SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018 – LENT 1
Liturgical Colour: Violet
7.00 A.M. Holy Communion in the Chapel
Theme: “The Marks of a disciplined Christian”
Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Festus Ajayi
Procession: Organ voluntary
Introductory Sentence: “I am the vine, and you are the branches, says the Lord. Those who abide in Me and I in them, bear much fruit”. (John 15: 5).
Preparation: (BCP[N] Pg170-176)
Collects
Epistle: James 1: 2 – 19 – The Rev. Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi
Gospel: Matthew 4: 1 – 11 – The Rev. Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi
S E R M O N – The Revd. Canon Akpoghene Okoro
Nicene Creed
Intercession (BCP[N] Pgs 178-184) – The Rev. Canon Festus Ajayi
Peace
Offertory Hymn: A&M 406 (Tune: All Saints) (No designated envelopes, please)
Communion Prayers (BCP[N] 187-193)
Prayer of humble access (BCP{N} 193)
Communion sentence: Zacchaeus stood forth and said unto the Lord, Behold Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have done any wrong to any man, I restore four-fold.
Invitation (BCP [N] pg. 194)
Hymns during administration: AMNS 379, CH 262, AMNS 217
Post Communion Hymn: Song for the Year (Offerings, Celebrating God’s
goodness, Tithes & Mission Seed [Please use designated envelopes])
Post Communion Sentence: “Jesus answered, “It is written; Man does not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God”. (Matthew 4: 4)
Post Communion Prayers (BCP[N] 195 – 196)
Notices
Benediction
Withdrawal Hymn: AMNS 333 (Tune: St. Gertrude) (Collection of women sacrifice Cards/Envelopes).