A morning service during the Covid-19 restrictions
12th Sunday after Pentecost – August 15,2021

Prelude: “Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup”.  Text: John 6:35-51. Robert J. Batastini (1942 - ) and the Taize Community (France), 1984. Music: Jacques Berther (1923 - 1994). Paraphrase and music  © 1984 Les Presses de Taize, Used by permission of G.I.A. Publications.  Reprint/Podcast/Streamed with permission under One License #606702-A . 

Opening Sentence
Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me and I in them, says the Lord. John 6:56

Lord, open our lips,				And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.		O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia!
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul praise him, for he is thy health and salvation:
all ye who hear, brothers and sisters draw near,
praise him in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
shelters thee under his wings, yea, so gently sustaineth:
hast thou not seen how thy entreaties have been
granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee:
ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
if with his love he befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord, who, when tempest their warfare are waging,
who, when the elements madly around thee are raging,
biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace,
whirlwinds and waters asssuaging.

Praise to the Lord, who when darkness of sin is abounding,
who, when the godless do triumph, all virtue confounding,
sheddeth his light, chaseth the horrors of night,
saints with his mercy surrounding.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath life and breath come now with praises before him!
Let the Amen sound from his people again:
gladly for aye we adore him.
Text: Joachin Neaner  ( 1650-1680); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) alt. Music: Ernewerten Gesangbuch, Strasland,1665, alt,  Reprint/Podcast/Streamed with permission under One License #606702-A . 

The Proclamation of the Word: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14

					Psalm 111
1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *
	in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the deeds of the Lord! *
	they are studied by all who delight in them.
3 His work is full of majesty and splendour, *
	and his righteousness endures for ever.
4 He makes his marvellous works to be remembered; *
	the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He gives food to those who fear him; *
	he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works *
	in giving them the lands of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
	all his commandments are sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, *
	because they are done in truth and equity.
9 He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever; *
	holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *
	those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
	as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6.51-58 A reflection on the readings (written by the Ven. Glen Miller)

The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
					
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour

Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour, first begotten from the dead,
thou alone, our strong defender, liftest up thy peoples’ head.
Alleluia! Jesus, true and living bread!

Here our humblest homage pay we, here in loving reverence bow;
here for faith’s discernment pray we, lest we fail to know thee now.
Alleluia! Thou art here, we ask not how.

Though the lowliest form doth veil thee as of old in Bethlehem,
here as there thine angels hail thee, branch and flower of Jesse’s stem.
Alleluia! We in worship join with them.

Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished once for all when thou wast slain,
in its fullness undiminished shall for evermore remain,
alleluia! Cleansing souls from every stain.

Life imparting heavenly Manna, stricken Rock with streaming side,
heaven and earth with loud hosannas worship thee, the Lamb who died,
alleluia! Risen, ascended, glorified.
Text: George Hugh Bourne (1840-1925)  Music: Healey Willan  (1880-1968). © 1994 Waterloo Music Co Ltd. Reprint/Podcast/Streamed with permission under One License #606702A
      
The Prayer of the People (see litany below and...)
Parish Prayer cycle: Bob & Diane Hepinstall, Jack & Elizabeth Fraser
Our prayers have been requested for: Thelma, Wendy, Vivian, Spruce, Tom. 
We continue to pray for  the front line workers who serve in the midst of this pandemic and our Archbishop, Anne. We pray for the congregations at St. Mary’s, Nipigon, The Rev. Dr. Patti Brace (Interim Incumbent) and St. John’s, Schreiber. We also pray for the congregation at the Church of the Ascension and the Rev. Canon Dr. John Gibaut, interim priest. 

Prayers of the People - Litany # 2 (Let us pray with confidence to the Lord, saying, “Lord hear
our prayer.”)
O Lord, guard and direct your Church in the way of unity, service, and praise.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Give to all nations an awareness of the unity of the human family.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Cleanse our hearts of prejudice and selfishness, and inspire us to hunger and thirst for what is right.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Teach us to use your creation for your greater praise, that all may share the good things you provide.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Strengthen all who give their energy or skill for the healing of those who are sick in body or in mind.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Set free all who are bound by fear and despair.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Grant a peaceful end and eternal rest to all who are dying, and your comfort to those who mourn.
Lord, hear our prayer.

The Collect of the day
Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent into our hearts the Spirit of your Son. Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord’s prayer
Songs of Praise the Angels Sang

Songs of praise the angels sang, heaven with alleluias rang
when creation was begun, when God spoke and it was done.
Songs of praise awoke the morn when the Prince of Peace was born;
songs of praise arose when he captive led captivity.

Heaven and earth must pass away; songs of praise shall crown that day.
God will make new heavens and earth; songs of praise shall hail their birth.

And shall Christians fail to sing till on earth Christ come as King?
No, the church delights to raise psalms and hymns and songs of praise.

Saints below, with heart and voice, still in songs of praise rejoice,
learning here, by faith and love, songs of praise to sing above.

Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto you we raise.
Jesus, Saviour, living Word, with the Spirit be adored.
Text: Martin H. Franzmann (1907 -1976 ) alt. © 1969 Concordia Publishing House..  Music: Thomas John Williams (1869-1944).© Estate of Gwenlyn Evans.  Reprint/Podcast/Streamed permission from  One License #606702-A 

Final  Blessing	& Dismissal 
Officiant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God!	
Postlude: “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”. Text: St. 1-2, Robert Lowry (1826-1899); st. 3. Doris Plenn. St. 3 © 1957 Renewed. Sanga Music, Inc. Music: attr. Robert Lowry). alt.  Reprint/Podcast/Streamed permission from  One License #606702-A  The text above is taken from the Book of Alternative Service published by the Anglican Church of Canada and used with permission. The words of the Hymns are all in public domain unless otherwise noted.