SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018 – LENT 1
Liturgical Colour: Violet
11.00 A.M. Holy Communion
Theme: “The Marks of a Disciplined Christian”
At the Organ: Mr. Christian Ubani
Celebrant: The Revd Canon Taiwo Awosika
Processional Hymn: AMNS 263 (Tune: St. Helen)
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] Pgs 170 – 176)
Collects
Old Testament: Genesis 2:7 – 9; 3: 1- 7 – Mr. Emeka Chukwujindu
Epistle: James 1: 2 – 19 – Ms. Ogechi Okoro
Gradual Hymn: AMNS 367(Tune: Regent Square) [Offering]
Gospel: Matthew 4: 1 – 11 – The Revd Canon Akpoghene Okoro
Sermon – The Ven. Tunde Oduwole
Nicene Creed
Intercession (BCP[N] Pgs 178-184) – The Vicar
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:
Invitation (BCP[N] pg. 194)
Hymns during administration: AMNS 379, CH 262, AMNS 217, Psalm 1, AMNS 433, WIS 465, AMNS 129, AMNS 392
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 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).
Notices
Commitment for the Year
Benediction:
Withdrawal Hymn: AMNS 333 (Tune: St. Gertrude) (Collection of women sacrifice Cards/Envelopes).