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An Evening Service of the Word

We say together the words printed in bold.

¶ Preparation

Greeting

The light and peace of Jesus Christ be with you
Alland also with you.

The glory of the Lord has risen upon us.
AllLet us rejoice and sing God's praise for ever.

Opening prayer

Faithful one, whose word is life:
come with saving power
to free our praise,
inspire our prayer
and shape our lives
for the kingdom of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

¶ The Word

Psalm

Reading

Reader: None

After each reading this response may be used

This is the word of the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.

¶ Response to God's Word

Sermon

Led by: None

Confession and Forgiveness

Christ the light of the world has come to dispel
 the darkness of our hearts.
In his light let us examine ourselves and confess our sins.

AllLord God,
we have sinned against you;
we have done evil in your sight.
We are sorry and repent.
Have mercy on us according to your love.
Wash away our wrongdoing and cleanse us from our sin.
Renew a right spirit within us
and restore to us the joy of your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The president declares God's forgiveness

Praise

Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe.
To you be glory and praise for ever.
From the rising of the sun to its setting
your name is proclaimed in all the world.
To you be glory and praise for ever.
When the time had fully come
you sent the Sun of Righteousness.
In him the fullness of your glory dwells.
To you be glory and praise for ever.

¶ Prayers

Prayers of Thanks and Intercession

Led by: None

[We pray to the Lord. 
In faith we pray.
We pray to you our God.]

That the rest of this day may be holy,
peaceful and full of your presence;
in faith we pray.
We pray to you our God.

That the work we have done
and the people we have met today
may bring us closer to you;
in faith we pray.
We pray to you our God.

[That we may be forgiven our sins and failures;
in faith we pray.
We pray to you our God.]

That we may hear and respond to your call
to peace and justice;
in faith we pray.
We pray to you our God.

That you will sustain the faith and hope of those
who are lonely, oppressed and anxious;
in faith we pray.
We pray to you our God.

That you will strengthen us in your service,
and fill our hearts with longing for your kingdom;
in faith we pray.
We pray to you our God.

God of mercy,
you know us and love us
and hear our prayer:
keep us in the eternal fellowship of
Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.

Collect

The Lord's Prayer

AllOur Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.

¶ Conclusion

Final Prayer

In darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us, heavenly Father,
to trust your love,
to serve your purpose,
and to praise your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Sending Out

Jesus Christ is the light of the world:
a light no darkness can quench.

Stay with us, Lord, for it is evening:
and the day is almost over.

Even the darkness is not dark for you:
and the night shines like the day.

Let your light scatter the darkness:
and fill your church with your glory.

cf John 1.5; 8.12; Psalm 139.12; Luke 24.29