Thursday, February 25, 2016

A Liturgy for an Evangelization Meeting

A Liturgy for an Evangelization Meeting

This liturgy is to be used for renewal Sundays, Revival meetings and other occasions for all day preaching and evangelization. The structure of this liturgy is the prayer book office with some of the little hours and some preaching services.

The meeting begins at sometime between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. a possible schedule would be

7:30      Matins                                                                         (Creation)
8:45      1st Prone                                                                       (Fall)
9:00      Terce                                                                            (The One Sacrifice)
9:45      2nd Prone                                                                      (The Fruits of the Cross)
10:30    Testimony
11:15    3rd Prone                                                                      (The Father)
12:00    Sext
12:15    Fellowship Lunch
13:15    4th Prone                                                                      (The Son)
14:00    Breakout Groups
15:00    None                                                                            (The Holy Ghost)
15:45 5th Prone                                                                         (Sin and Repentance)
16:30    Penitential Office with Litany
17:15    6th Prone                                                                     (Baptism)
18:00    Evensong with Baptisms
19:00    Solemn High Mass
20:00    Compline

This service is structured around teaching the basic gospel message and the scriptural basis of the Nicene creed. The same format could be used to teach on other important topics.

The Processional Hymn

The Liturgy begins with the Ministers and Choir processing in to a hymn. It should be a well known hymn that people who are not regular church goers will be able to sing. “As the Saints go marching in”, “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty”, “Joyful Joyful we adore Thee”, “For the Beauty of the Earth”, “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name”, “Glorius things of Thee are spoken”, or “O God our help in ages past” could all be a good choices. It is important that the regular members of the congregation as well as the choir have practiced these hymns. The regular members of the congregation should be seated in small blocks around the nave of the church to provide a core of people who can support the choir in leading the singing.

At Matins
The Luiturgy proper begins with Matins.

The Opening Sentence

Repent ye, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand. St. Matt. iii. 2.

The Confession and Lords prayer are omited here. Then is chanted the venite followed by

The Psalm
The following or another psalm is chanted here with the gloria Patri.

Psalm 1. Beatus vir qui non abiit.
BLESSED is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, * and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful.
    2 But his delight is in the law of the L
ORD; * and in his law will he exercise himself day and night.
    3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the water-side, * that will bring forth his fruit in due season.
    4 His leaf also shall not wither; * and look, whatsoever he doeth, it shall prosper.
    5 As for the ungodly, it is not so with them; * but they are like the chaff, which the wind scattereth away from the face of the earth.
    6 Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand in the judgment, * neither the sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
    7 But the L
ORD knoweth the way of the righteous; * and the way of the ungodly shall perish.

The Office Hymn

Here is sung a morning hymn such as “Father we praise Thee now the night is over,” “Morning has broken”, and Etc. This is followed by

The Old Testament Reading Gen 1:1-2:3 & 5:1&2

After the creation is read is sung the Te Deum or Benedicte Omina Opera Domine

The New Testament Reading John 1:1-14

After the reading of John is chanted the Benedictus. Then is said the prayers. This is followd by,

The Hymn before the Sermon

One of the hymns # 626-634 in the 1982 Hymnal about Holy Scripture

The Sermon

The sermon needs to interpret the readings on the creation in a way compatible with Anglican theology and the scientific world view.
Then shall be said the prayer of Saint Chrysostom and the grace.

Hymn after the Sermon

Joyful Joyful we adore Thee” or “For the Beauty of the Earth”

At the First Prone
The First Prone shall teach about the fall. The Angelic salutation may be omitted after the Lord’s Prayer lest it cause scandal. Also the Prayer for the Faithful Departed, the Decalogue, the Creed and the confession and absolution may be omitted

The Readings on which the Sermon shall be preached

Genesis 3:1-15, Deuteronomy 31&32

The Hymn

A Hymn of sorrow and penitence: “Wilt Thou Forgive that sin by man begun”, “From deepest woe I cry to Thee”, & etc.

At Terce
At Terce shall be taught the one offering made on the cross for the sin of the whole world.

The Opening Sentence

At the third hour they crucified him. Mark 15:25

The Office Hymn

The Traditional Sarum Offfice Hymn is “Now Holy Spirit Ever One” other possibilities would be “O sacred head sore wounded”, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord”, or “To mock your reign O dearest Lord.”

The Psalm

Psalm 121. Levavi oculos.

I WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills; * from whence cometh my help?
2 My help cometh even from the LORD, * who hath made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; * and he that keepeth thee will not sleep.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel * shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD himself is thy keeper; * the LORD is thy defence upon thy right hand;
6 So that the sun shall not burn thee by day, * neither the moon by night.
7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil; * yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul.
8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in, * from this time forth for evermore.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.

The Reading

Matt 27:1-54

The Sermon

On the crucifixion

At the Second Prone
The Second Prone shall teach about the Benefits of Christ’s Passion Death and Resurrection. The Angelic salutation may be omitted after the Lord’s Prayer lest it cause scandal. Also the Prayer for the Faithful Departed, the Decalogue, and the Creed may be omitted.

A  Hymn
“When I survey the wondrous cross”, “There is a wideness in God’s mercy”, “O Love of God how strong, how true”, “O love, how deep, how broad, how high”,

The Reading on which the Sermon shall be preached
1 John 1:8-2:2

A Hymn
“Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah”

Offering of Testimony
This is a time for the parishioners to offer testimony about how God has helped them in their lives.

At the Third Prone
The Third Prone shall teach about the teaching of the creed on God the Father the Almighty, the creator of Heaven and Earth. The Angelic salutation may be omitted after the Lord’s Prayer lest it cause scandal. Also the Prayer for the Faithful Departed, the Decalogue, and the Creed may be omitted.

A Hymn

“All people that on earth do dwell”, “Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of Creation”, “Now thank we all our God”, “All creatures of our God and King”, “Praise my soul the King of heaven”, “God, my King Thy might confessing”, “Immortal invisible God only wise”, or  “O praise ye the Lord, praise him in the height”

The Readings on which the Sermon shall be preached

Mark 12:29, Isa 44:6, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 2 Cor 6:18, Gen 1:1,8,31, Rev 4:11, Col 1:16

A Hymn

See above.

At Sext
There is no sermon at this service.

The Opening Sentence

On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: Acts 10:9

The Office Hymn

“O God of truth, O Lord of might”

The Psalm

Psalm 23   Dominus regit me

THE LORD is my shepherd; * therefore can I lack nothing.
2 He shall feed me in a green pasture, * and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort.
3 He shall convert my soul, * and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; * for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me.
5 Thou shalt prepare a table before me in the presence of them that trouble me; * thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full.
6 Surely thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.

The Little Chapter

Malachi 1:11

Community Meal
Here shall be served a meal to all those attending the meeting.

At the Fourth Prone
The Fourth Prone shall teach about the teaching of the creed on the One Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God. The Angelic salutation may be omitted after the Lord’s Prayer lest it cause scandal. Also the Prayer for the Faithful Departed, the Decalogue, and the Creed may be omitted.

A Hymn

“Of the Fathers love begotten”, “All hail the the power of Jesus name”, “O love how deep, how broad, how high”, “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus”, “Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy”, “Be thou my vision oh Lord of my heart”, “Crown him with many crowns”, etc

The Readings on which the Sermon shall be preached
1 Corinithians 1:1-3, 8:6 John 1:1-5, 3:16, Col 1:15-17,

A Hymn
See the hymns above

Breakout Groups
During this time, various church service groups: soup kitchen, homeless shelter, altar guild, daily prayer group, etc. will give presentations to smaller groups who are interested.

At None
At None shall be taught the teaching of the creed on the Holy Ghost, the Lord the giver of life. 

The Opening Sentence

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Acts 3:1

The Psalm

Psalm 146. Lauda, anima mea.

PRAISE the LORD, O my soul: while I live, will I praise the LORD; * yea, as long as I have any being, I will sing praises unto my God.
    2 O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man; * for there is no help in them.
    3 For when the breath of man goeth forth, he shall turn again to his earth, * and then all his thoughts perish.
    4 Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, * and whose hope is in the LORD his God:
    5 Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is; * who keepeth his promise for ever;
    6 Who helpeth them to right that suffer wrong; * who feedeth the hungry.
    7 The LORD looseth men out of prison; * the LORDgiveth sight to the blind.
    8 The LORD helpeth them that are fallen; * the LORD careth for the righteous.
    9 The LORD careth for the strangers; he defendeth the fatherless and widow: * as for the way of the ungodly, he turneth it upside down.
    10 The LORD thy God, O Sion, shall be King for evermore, * and throughout all generations. 

The Office Hymn
“O God of truth, O Lord of might” or “Come Holy Ghost Our Souls Inspire”

The Reading
Acts 1:8

At the Fifth Prone
The Fifth Prone shall teach about Sin and Repentance. The Angelic salutation may be omitted after the Lord’s Prayer lest it cause scandal. Also the Prayer for the Faithful Departed, the Decalogue, and the Creed may be omitted.

A Hymn
“Now let us all with one accord” “Before thy throne O God we kneel” “The King of Love my shepherd is” “Dear Lord and Father of mankind”

The Reading on which the Sermon shall be preached
1 John 1:1-9

A Penitential Office with Litany

The Psalm

Miserere mei, Deus. Psalm li.

HAVE mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; * according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences.
    Wash me throughly from my wickedness, * and cleanse me from my sin.
    For I acknowledge my faults, * and my sin is ever before me.
    Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight; * that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou art judged.
    Behold, I was shapen in wickedness, * and in sin hath my mother conceived me.
    But lo, thou requirest truth in the inward parts, * and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly.
    Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; * thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
    Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness, * that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
    Turn thy face from my sins, * and put out all my misdeeds.
    Make me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me.
    Cast me not away from thy presence, * and take not thy holy Spirit from me.
O give me the comfort of thy help again, * and stablish me with thy free Spirit.
    Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked, * and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
    Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health; * and my tongue shall sing of thy righteousness.
    Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord, * and my mouth shall show thy praise.
    For thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it thee; * but thou delightest not in burnt-offerings.
    The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: * a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise.
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost;
    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.

The Litany
Then the Litany shall be chanted
Then shall be said

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.

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. Amen.

O Lord, save thy servants;
That put their trust in thee.
Send unto them help from above.
And evermore mightily defend them.
Help us, O God our Saviour.
 And for the glory of thy Name deliver us; be merciful to us sinners, for thy Name's sake.
 O Lord, hear our prayer.
 And let our cry come unto thee.
Let us pray.

O LORD, we beseech thee, mercifully hear our prayers, and spare all those who confess their sins unto thee; that they, whose consciences by sin are accused, by thy merciful pardon may be absolved; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O MOST mighty God, and merciful Father, who hast compassion upon all men, and who wouldest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his sin, and be saved; Mercifully forgive us our trespasses; re-ceive and comfort us, who are grieved and wearied with the burden of our sins. Thy property is always to have mercy; to thee only it appertaineth to forgive sins. Spare us there-fore, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast re-deemed; enter not into judgment with thy servants; but so turn thine anger from us, who meekly acknowledge our transgressions, and truly repent us of our faults, and so make haste to help us in this world, that we may ever live with thee in the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then shall the People say this that followeth, after the Minister.

TURN thou us, O good Lord, and so shall we be turned. Be favourable, O Lord, Be favourable to thy people, Who turn to thee in weeping, fasting, and praying. For thou art a merciful God, Full of compassion, Long-suffering, and of great pity. Thou sparest when we deserve punishment, And in thy wrath thinkest upon mercy. Spare thy people, good Lord, spare them, And let not thine heritage be brought to confusion. Hear us, O Lord, for thy mercy is great, And after the multitude of thy mercies look upon us; Through the merits and mediation of thy blessed Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then the Minister shall say,
O GOD, whose nature and property is ever to have mercy and to forgive; Receive our humble petitions; and though we be tied and bound with the chain of our sins, yet let the pitifulness of thy great mercy loose us; for the honour of Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
THE Lord bless us, and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up his countenance upon us, and give us peace, both now and evermore. Amen.

At the Sixth Prone

The Sixth Prone shall teach about the teaching of the creed on the sacrament of baptism. The Angelic salutation may be omitted after the Lord’s Prayer lest it cause scandal. Also the Prayer for the Faithful Departed, the Decalogue, and the Creed may be omitted.

A Hymn
baptized in water” “O Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear” etc.

The Reading on which the Sermon shall be preached
Acts 2:36-47


At Evensong with Baptisms

The Opening Sentence

Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as the incense; and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. Psalm cxli. 2.

The Psalm Psalm 84. Quam dilecta!

    O HOW amiable are thy dwellings, * thou LORD of hosts!
    2 My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the LORD; * my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
    3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest, where she may lay her young; * even thy altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.
    4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house; * they will be alway praising thee.
    5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; * in whose heart are thy ways.
    6 Who going through the vale of misery use it for a well; * and the pools are filled with water.
    7 They will go from strength to strength, * and unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them in Sion.
    8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; * hearken, O God of Jacob.
    9 Behold, O God our defender, * and look upon the face of thine anointed.
    10 For one day in thy courts * is better than a thousand.
    11 I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, * than to dwell in the tents of ungodliness.
    12 For the LORD God is a light and defence; * the LORD will give grace and worship; and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life.
    13 O LORD God of hosts, * blessed is the man that putteth his trust in thee.


The Office Hymn


The Old Testament Reading Gen 6:9-22
After the reading is sung the Magnificat

The New Testament Reading Mark 10:13-16
After the reading of John is chanted the Nunc. Then is said the prayers. This is followd by,

Baptisms
Following the order laid out in this book but with the forgoing new testament reading omitted.
Then shall be said the prayer of Saint Chrysostom and the grace.


At Holy Communion

Processional Hymn
“Low He comes with Clouds Descending”

The Introit Psalm 81. Exultate Deo.

The Collect.
From the Votive Mass of the Holy Sacrament

The Epistle
From the Votive Mass of the Holy Sacrament

The Gradual Ps 145:15-20

The Alleluia Ps 145:21

The Gospel
From the Votive Mass of the Holy Sacrament

The Presentation Hymn
“Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”

The Communion Hymn
“Let us break bread together on our knees” or “Glory, love, and praise, and honor”

Recessional Hymn
“The Church’s One Foundation” “

Compline

The Psalm

Psalm 134. Ecce nunc.

BEHOLD now, praise the LORD, * all ye servants of the LORD;
2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the LORD, * even in the courts of the house of our God.
3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, * and praise the LORD.
4 The LORD that made heaven and earth * give thee blessing out of Sion.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,* and to the Holy Ghost:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,* world without end. Amen.

The Reading
Hebrews 13:20-21

The Hymn

“To thee before the close of day”

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