Holden Evening Prayer – April 12, 2023
The Order of Worship at 7:00 pm
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SERVICE OF LIGHT – Procession
Evening Thanksgiving
Psalm 141
Prayer
O Wounded One, Risen One, Life-giving Lover of Souls: Guide us as we seek to build up your Church on earth, drawing others into the warmth of your saving embrace; to the honor and glory of your most blessed name, from this forth and forever. | Amen.
The Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Peter began to speak to [the people]: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
Homily Pastor Jonathan Trapp
The Annunciation: Luke 1:26-28, 30-32, 38
Sung as solo
An angel went from God to a town called Nazareth to a woman whose name was Mary. The angel said to her, "Rejoice, O highly favored, for God is with you. You shall bear a child, and his name shall be Jesus, the Chosen One of God Most High." And Mary said, "I am the servant of my God, I live to do your will.
The Magnificat Luke 1: 46-55
Prayers of Intercession:
Let us pray for the church, the world, and all of creation,
Holy and faithful God, you have called women to serve, lead, preach and prophesy throughout generations. Embolden the church to shatter the stained-glass ceilings so women may continue to faithfully witness your good news. We pray especially for presiding bishop, Elizabeth Eaton.
Silence
Merciful God, | Hear our prayer.
Holy and gracious God, you created us in your image. Help us to recognize and honor your image in ourselves, in one another, and in the bountiful creation you established. Mold us in your will to defend and nurture the earth and her many delicate ecosystems.
Silence
Merciful God, | Hear our prayer.
Holy and merciful God, hear our prayers for our sisters who are silent because of oppression, those who feel that their voices are not heard, and those who bear the brunt of war, that they may live in justice and peace.
Silence
Merciful God, | Hear our prayer.
Holy and life-giving God, look with compassion on all those in this world and in our communities who are suffering from violence, abuse, disease, and hardship of any kind. We especially pray for…
Silence
Merciful God, | Hear our prayer
Holy and ever-living God, we give you thanks for the love and wisdom of our foremothers, for those who we have loved and died, and we rejoice in the communion of our sister saints (especially). We give you thanks especially for the women pioneers for the deaconesses, missionaries, pastors, bishops, and church workers who ministered in your name.
Silence
Merciful God, | Hear our prayer.
Almighty God, mighty mother and tender father, receive these prayers of your children. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Blessing
Let us bless our God, Praise and thanks to you. May God, Creator bless us and keep us, May Christ be ever light for our lives, May the Spirit of Love be our guide and path, For all of our days. | Amen.
Musicians
Peg Wyse, piano
Alan Boda, violin