SUNDAY, January 21, 2018: EPIPHANY 3
Liturgical Colour: GREEN
0800 Hrs: Holy Communion Service
Theme: “THE CHRISTIAN’S NEW NATURE”
Celebrant: The Vicar
At the Organ: Mr. Theophilus Okang
Processional Hymn: AMNS 140 (Tune: Miles Lane)
Introductory Sentence: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the Gospel”. (Mark 1: 15).
Preparation: (BCP[N] Pgs 170-176)
Collect
O/T: Exodus 33: 12 – 23 – Mr. Ore Onakoya
Epistle: 1 John 1: 1 – 7 – Dame Nancy Oghenekaro
Gradual Hymn: CH 630 (Tune: Bishopgarth)
Gospel: Matthew 8: 1 – 13 – The Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika
SERMON: The Rev. Silas Okoh
Nicene Creed
Intercession (BCP[N] Pgs. 178-184) – The Vicar
Peace
Offertory Hymn: AMNS 287 (Tune: Almsgiving) (No designated envelopes, please).
Communion Prayers (BCP[N] 187 – 193)
Prayer of humble access (pg. 193)
Communion Sentence: “Set your minds on God’s kingdom and His justice before everything else, and the rest will come to you as well”.
Invitation (BCP[N] pg. 194)
Hymns During Administration: A&M 386, WIS 130, AMNS 260, AMNS 255, Psalm 27, AMNS 169, AMNS 336, AMNS 481.
Post Communion Hymn: Song for the Year (Tune: Grace) (Offerings, Celebrating God’s goodness, Tithes & Mission Seed [Please use designated envelopes])
Post Communion Sentence: “Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs”. (Acts 2: 22)
Post Communion Prayers (BCP[N] 195 – 196)
Notices
Women’s Guild Rededication & Thanksgiving
Commitment for the year
Benediction
Withdrawal Hymn: AMNS 172 (Tune: Austria) (Women’s Sacrifice Cards/Envelopes Collection)