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Introductions |
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One of these may be used by
the president, either at the Greeting, or to introduce
the Prayers of Intercession before the Laying on of
Hands and Anointing. |
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We are gathered here in the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is present among us by his
Spirit. He suffered for us on the cross to bring us healing
and reconciliation. Having shared our weakness and learned
obedience through suffering, he now lives as our great high
priest and is able to save to the uttermost all who draw
near to God through him. With our hope set on this great
salvation we lay before God our weakness and our need. |
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Jesus sets before us the hope of
the kingdom of God. All that is broken will be bound up in
God's healing love. All that is marred by weakness and sin
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In his humanity, Jesus
took on himself our weakness and bore our sins. The Holy
Spirit is present in the struggles and groaning of a world
subject to decay, bringing to birth the freedom and glory
of God's new creation. It is in this hope that we bring to
God our prayers and our penitence, and look to God for the
new life of the kingdom. |
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Christ taught his disciples to
love one another. In his community of love, in praying
together, in sharing all things and in caring for the sick,
they recalled his words: 'In so far as you did this to one
of these, you did it to me.' We gather today to witness to
this teaching and to pray in the name of Jesus the healer
that the sick may be restored to health and that all among
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Our Lord Jesus Christ went about
preaching the gospel and healing. He commanded his
disciples to lay hands on the sick that they might be
healed. Following his example, and in obedience to his
command, we shall lay hands [on N ], praying that
the Lord will grant healing and peace according to his
loving and gracious will. |
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Saint James writes, 'Is
any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the
church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil
in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save
the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has
committed sins he will be forgiven.' In fulfilment of this
we shall anoint [N ] with oil, praying that the
Lord will grant healing and restoration and forgiveness
according to his loving and gracious will. |
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Bible
Readings |
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Old
Testament |
Psalm |
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Advent |
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Isaiah
26.16-19 |
Psalm 46.1-7 |
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Christmas |
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Isaiah
55.1-3,10-11 |
Psalm 145.14-end |
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Epiphany |
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Isaiah
42.1-7 |
Psalm 27.1-6 or 1-10 |
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Lent |
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Isaiah 53.3-6 |
Psalm 103.1-5,8-14 |
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Lamentations
3.17-24 |
Psalm 38.9-15 |
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2 Chronicles 28.15
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Psalm 23 |
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or Jeremiah
17.5-10,14 |
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Easter |
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1 Kings
17.17-24 |
Psalm 30.6-12 |
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Pentecost |
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Isaiah
61.1-3 |
Psalm 139.1-17 or 1-11 |
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All Saints |
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Ezekiel
47.1-12 |
Psalm 87 |
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Eucharist |
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Isaiah
55.1-3,10-11 |
Psalm 145.14-end |
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General |
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2 Kings
5.9-14 |
Psalm 66.15-end |
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2 Kings
20.1-5 |
Psalm 130 |
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1 Samuel
16.14-23 |
Psalm 91.1-6,9-13 |
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New
Testament |
Gospel |
Dismissal Gospel |
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Advent |
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Romans 8.18-23 |
Matthew 24.3-13 |
Matthew 5.14-16
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Birth pangs of new age
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Christmas |
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Colossians
3.14-17 |
John 6.47-51 |
John 6.63-64,66-69
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Bread of Life
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Epiphany |
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Acts 9.10-19a |
John
9.1-7 |
John
9.34b-38 |
The opening of eyes
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Lent |
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Romans 5.6-11 |
Mark 2.1-12 |
Mark 5.18-20
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Sin & forgiveness
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2 Corinthians 12.7b-10 |
Mark 14.32-38 |
Mark
13.34-36 |
Powerlessness & grace
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James
5.14-16 |
Mark 6.7-13 |
Mark 6.54-56
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Anointing
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Easter |
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Acts
20.7-12 |
Mark 5.35-end |
Mark 6.7-13
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Resurrection
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Pentecost |
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Romans
8.12-17 |
Luke 4.16-21 |
Luke 4.33-37
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Power of the Spirit
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All Saints |
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Revelation 21.22; 22.5 |
Matthew 28.16-20 |
Matthew 28.9-10 |
Healing of the nations
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Eucharist |
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Colossians
3.14-17 |
John 6.47-51 |
John 6.63,64,66-69 |
Bread of Life
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General |
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Romans
10.5-11 |
Luke 17.11-19 |
Luke 17.20-21 |
Cleansing & response
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James
5.13-16 |
Mark 9.16-29 |
Mark 9.38-40
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Prayer
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Acts 10.36-43 |
Mark 1.21-28
or 5.1-20 |
Mark 5.25-34
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Deliverance
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Prayers
over the Oil |
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Either of these forms may be
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A
Responsive Form of Prayer over the Oil |
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Our help is in the name of the
Lord |
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who has made heaven and
earth. |
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Blessed be the name of the
Lord: |
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now and for ever.
Amen. |
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Praise God who made heaven and
earth, |
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who keeps his promise
for ever. |
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Let us give thanks to the Lord
our God, |
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who is worthy of all
thanksgiving and praise. |
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Blessed are you, sovereign God,
gentle and merciful,
creator of heaven and earth.
Your Word brought light out of darkness,
and daily your Spirit renews the face of the earth. |
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To you be glory and
praise for ever. |
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When we turned away from you in
sin,
your anointed Son took our nature and entered our
suffering
to bring your healing to those in weakness and
distress.
He broke the power of evil and set us free from sin and
death
that we might become partakers of his glory. |
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To you be glory and
praise for ever. |
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His apostles anointed the sick
in your name,
bringing wholeness and joy to a broken world.
By your grace renewed each day
you continue the gifts of healing in your Church
that your people may praise your name for ever. |
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To you be glory and
praise for ever. |
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By the power of your Spirit may
your blessing rest
on those who are anointed with this oil in your
name;
may they be made whole in body, mind and spirit. |
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Hear us, good
Lord. |
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Hear the prayer we offer for all
your people.
Remember in your mercy those for whom we pray:
heal the sick, raise the fallen, strengthen the
faint-hearted
and enfold in your love the fearful and those who have no
hope. |
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Hear us, good
Lord. |
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In the fullness of time complete
your gracious work.
Reconcile all things in Christ and make them new,
that we may be restored in your image, renewed in your
love,
and serve you as sons and daughters in your kingdom. |
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Hear us, good
Lord. |
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Through your anointed Son, Jesus
Christ, our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
we lift our voices of thanks and praise: |
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Blessed be God, our
strength and our salvation,
now and for ever. Amen. |
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A
Short Form of Prayer over the Oil |
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Lord, holy Father, giver of
health and salvation,
as your apostles anointed those who were sick and healed
them,
so continue the ministry of healing in your Church.
Sanctify this oil, that those who are anointed with
it
may be freed from suffering and distress,
find inward peace, and know the joy of your
salvation,
through your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. |
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Amen. |
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