Fellowship Service Outline
- Reading of the Apostles Creed by Leader/Pastor
- A song played, preferably goes along with the reading for the week.
- The readings are read by Leader/Pastor or volunteers
- Short 10-15 min teaching followed by small group style conversation
- Communion & Prayers Administered by Leader/Pastor
Communion and Prayer Outline:
The Celebrant prays (and the People may be invited to join)
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Then follows the Summary of the Law, or The Decalogue (page 100)
Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ says:
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with
all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and great
commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your
neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all
the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 22:37-40).
The Deacon or other person appointed says these prayers
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Almighty and everliving God, we are taught by your holy Word
to offer prayers and supplications and to give thanks for all
people. We humbly ask you mercifully to receive our prayers.
Inspire continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth,
unity, and concord; and grant that all who confess your holy
Name may agree in the truth of your holy Word, and live in
unity and godly love.
Silence
Reader Lord, in your mercy:
People Hear our prayer.
We pray that you will lead the nations of the world in the way
of righteousness; and so guide and direct their leaders, especial-
ly our President/Sovereign/Prime Minister, that your people
may enjoy the blessings of freedom and peace. Grant that our
leaders may impartially administer justice, uphold integrity and
truth, restrain wickedness and vice, and protect true religion
and virtue.
Silence
Reader Lord, in your mercy:
People Hear our prayer.
The Confession and absolution of sin
The Deacon or other person appointed says the following
All who truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and seek to live
in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead the
new life, following the commandments of God, and walking
in his holy ways: draw near with faith and make your humble
confession to Almighty God.
silence
The Prayer of Humble Access
Celebrant and People together may say
We do not presume to come to this your table, O merciful Lord,
trusting in our own righteousness,
but in your abundant and great mercies.
We are not worthy so much as to gather up
the crumbs under your table;
but you are the same Lord
whose character is always to have mercy.
Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord,
so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ,
and to drink his blood,
that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body,
and our souls washed through his most precious blood,
and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, [which was shed for you,
preserve your body and soul to everlasting life. Drink this in
remembrance that Christ’s Blood was shed for you, and be
thankful. Amen
Baptized Christians Are Invited / Welcome To Take Part In The Bread and Wine
Post Communion Prayer
Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us, in these holy mysteries,
with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us, through this Sacrament, of your favor and
goodness towards us:
that we are true members of the mystical body of your Son,
the blessed company of all faithful people;
and are also heirs, through hope,
of your everlasting kingdom.
And we humbly ask you, heavenly Father,
to assist us with your grace,
that we may continue in that holy fellowship,
and do all the good works that you have prepared for us to
walk in;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The dismissal
The Deacon, or the Priest, may dismiss the People with these words
Let us go forth in the Name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
or this
Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
or this
Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power
of the Holy Spirit.
People Thanks be to God.
or this
Deacon Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
From the Easter Vigil through the Day of Pentecost, “Alleluia, alleluia” is added to
any of the dismissals. It may be added at other times, except during Lent and on
other penitential occasions.
The People respond
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.