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‘Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Welcome to St Margaret’s Church Ifield Loved as you are

Sunday 1st April 2018

Easter Day

All are welcome to St Margaret’s and we encourage all to take part fully in this service. If you have mobility issues that make it difficult for you to

come and receive communion or laying-on-of-hands for healing, should you want to, then do please notify our sides-people, and we will come to you. Please do stay for coffee served at the back of church after the service.

There is a toilet at the back of church should you need to use it during the service.

We stand as the priest enters and sing: Hymn 381: 1. JESUS CHRIST IS RIS’N TODAY, 2. Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Alleluia! Who did once, upon the cross, Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! Alleluia!


3. But the pains that he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured; Alleluia! Now above the sky he’s King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Celebrant: The Lord be with you All: and also with you

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen

All: He is risen indeed. Alleluia! All: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires

known, and from whom no secrets are hidden, 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.

PRAYERS OF PENITENCE

Celebrant: Our Lord Jesus Christ said: ‘The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

All: Amen. Lord, have mercy.


Celebrant: Jesus Christ, risen Master and triumphant Lord, we come to you in sorrow for our sins, and confess to you our weakness and unbelief. We have lived by our own strength, and not by the power of your resurrection.

In your mercy, forgive us. All: Lord, hear us and help us. Celebrant: We have lived by the light of our own eyes, as faithless

and not believing. In your mercy, forgive us. All: Lord, hear us and help us. Celebrant: We have lived for this world alone, and doubted our

home in heaven. In your mercy, forgive us. All: Lord, hear us and help us. Celebrant: May the God of love and power forgive us and free us

from our sins, heal and strengthen us by his Spirit, and raise us to new life in Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis is sung - Michael Perry © 1982 The Jubilate Group Glory be to God in heaven, Only Son of God the Father, peace to those who love him well; Lamb who takes our sin away, on the earth let all his people now with him in triumph seated speak his grace, his wonders tell. for your mercy, Lord we pray. Lord, we praise you for your glory, Jesus Christ, most high and holy, Mighty Father, heaven’s king; Saviour, you are God alone hear our joyful adoration in the glory of the Father and accept the thanks we bring. with the Spirit: Three in One!


THE COLLECT Celebrant Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty

resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Acts 10:34-43 Reader This is the word of the Lord. All Thanks be to God. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Reader This is the word of the Lord. All Thanks be to God Hymn 352: Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend©2001 Thankyou Music

In Christ alone my hope is found; he is my light, my strength, my song; this cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all— here in the love of Christ I stand.


In Christ alone, Who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save. till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied; for ev'ry sin on Him was laid— here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, light of the world by darkness slain; then bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, sin's curse has lost its grip on me; for I am His and He is mine— bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death— this is the pow'r of Christ in me; From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from His hand; till He returns or calls me home— here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand!


Remain standing and turn to face the Gospel: THE GOSPEL

Mark 16:1-8 Reader Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. All Glory to you, O Lord. At the end of the reading: Reader This is the Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, O Christ. Remain standing until the Priest has introduced the Sermon:

THE SERMON

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Let us declare our faith in God. All We believe in God the Father, from whom every family

in heaven and on earth is named. We believe in God the Son,

who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love.

We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with power from on high.

We believe in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.


PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Prayers for the Church, the world, and for all human need. After each petition the following response is used: Living Lord All Sing Through our lives and by our prayers, your kingdom come.

and at the end of the prayers: Merciful father, All accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT The Peace Celebrant The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and

said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then were they glad when they saw the Lord. Alleluia.

The peace of the Lord be always with you; All and also with you. Celebrant Let us offer one another a sign of peace.


As the Body of Christ receives its life from God, and offers its life to God, so we, as members of that Body, greet each other in love.

The Preparation of the Table The Taking of the Bread and Wine Should you wish to make a donation to the work of St Margaret’s church a

collection bowl is passed around during the following hymn. If you are a UK Tax Payer do please consider placing your gift in one of the yellow GiftAid

envelopes provided and complete the required details as this will enable us to claim back 25p/£1 donated. Thank you!

Hymn 36: Charles Wesley.

AND CAN IT BE that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? Died He for me, who caused his pain? For me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? 'Tis myst’ry all! Th’ Immortal dies: Who can explore his strange design? In vain the first-born seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine! 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more, 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more.


He left His Father's throne above so free, so infinite His grace; emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race; 'tis mercy all, immense and free; for, O my God, it found out me, 'tis mercy all, immense and free; for, O my God, it found out me. Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed thee, my chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed thee. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine! Alive in Him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own, bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own.


Celebrant Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. In your loving care you spread before us the table of life and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of our Saviour and our Shepherd, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Blessed be God forever

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Celebrant The Lord be with you All and also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. All We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All It is right to give thanks and praise. Celebrant It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, always and

everywhere to give you thanks, almighty and eternal Father, and in these days of Easter to celebrate with joyful hearts the memory of your wonderful works.

For by the mystery of his passion Jesus Christ, your

risen Son, has conquered the powers of death and hell and restored in men and women the image of your glory. He has placed them once more in paradise and opened to them the gate of life eternal. And so, in the joy of this Passover, earth and heaven resound with gladness, while angels and archangels and the powers of all creation sing for ever the hymn of your glory:


A Gregory Murray, OSB 1905-1992©1975, 1987 McCrimmon Publishing Ltd

All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Celebrant Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness;

grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

In the same way, after supper he took the cup and

gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

Great is the mystery of faith: All Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again.


And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into

one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of Saint Margaret and all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

All Our 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.


Celebrant We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. All Though we are many, we are one body, because we

all share in one bread. Celebrant This is the table of the Lord. It has been made ready

for those who love him and who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little; you who have been here often and you who have not been for a long time; you who have tried to follow and you who have failed.

Come, not because I invite you: it is our Lord. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.

We sing the Agnus Dei. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Grant us peace.

All are welcome to either come and receive Communion or a blessing. If

you would like a blessing rather than to receive Communion (the bread and wine) then please keep hold of your service sheet as you approach the

servers at front of the church.

Laying on of hands for healing is offered in the south aisle chapel during the distribution of communion. This ministry is offered for your own

needs or for someone who maybe on your heart and mind at this time.

Those who are going into hospital in the coming week, or for some other reason, and who would like to be anointed with oil of healing and prayed for by a priest please do have a word with a priest after the service – they

will gladly offer you this ministry.


Communion Hymns Hymn 62: David J. Evans. Copyright © 1986 Kingsway's Thankyou Music. BE STILL, FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD, the Holy One is here. Come bow before him now with reverence and fear. In Him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here. Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; he burns with holy fire, with splendour He is crowned. How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of light! Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place; he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace. No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. Hymn 294: Unknown

HE IS LORD, he is Lord. He is risen from the dead and he is Lord. Ev’ry knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

He is King, he is King. He is risen from the dead and he is King. Ev’ry knee shall bow, ev’ry tongue confess that Jesus Christ is King.


He is love, he is love. He is risen from the dead and he is love. Ev’ry knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is love.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Celebrant God of Life, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection have delivered us from the power of our enemy: grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his risen life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

All Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the

body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

BLESSING OF THE EASTER GARDEN

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. To you be glory now and forever. In your great mercy you have given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (+) Bless this Easter garden that all who look upon it may share in the celebration of Christ’s victory, be strengthened in faith, know the power of his presence, and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory. Blessed be God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen


BLESSING OF THE EASTER LILIES Heavenly Father (+) bless the Easter Lilies displayed in this

church that as we look upon them and are reminded of those whom we love but see no longer, so too will we be reminded of Christ’s victory over death and the promise of eternal life offered to all who place their faith and trust in him. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

THE BLESSING

Celebrant God the Father, by whose love Christ was raised from the dead, open to you who believe the gates of everlasting life.

All Amen Celebrant God the Son, who in bursting from the grave has won a

glorious victory, give you joy as you share the Easter faith.

All Amen Celebrant God the Holy Spirit, who filled the disciples with the life

of the risen Lord, empower you and fill you with Christ’s peace.

All Amen Celebrant And the blessing of God almighty the Father, the Son,

and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

All Amen.


THE DISMISSAL Celebrant We go into the world to walk in God’s light, to rejoice in God’s love, and to reflect God’s glory. Celebrant Go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. All Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia. Hymn 751: George Handel. Copyright © Text Control THINE BE THE GLORY, risen, conqu’ring Son, endless is the vict’ry thou o’er death hast won; angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay.

Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the vict’ry thou o’er death hast won.

Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom. Let the Church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting: No more we doubt thee, Glorious Prince of Life! Life is naught without thee: aid us in our strife. Make us more than conqu’rors through thy deathless love. Bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above: in the Eucharistic Feast.

Calamus Licence No: 95 C.C.L. Licence No: 210222 The service material in this booklet is taken from Common Worship. ©

Copyright 2000 The Archbishop’s Council


Notices

Services next Sunday: Easter 2

Said Holy Communion (8 am) Sung Eucharist (11 am)

For our prayers The Parish:

The Sick:

The Departed:

Year’s mind:

Baptisms:

Also for our Prayers:

Abbotsfield Road, Albert Crane Close, Aldingbourne Close and Ambleside Close, Adelaide Close, Ashmore House, Auckland Close and Beckett Lane Patients of Langley Green Hospital and Pete, Petra Daub, Judith Aldridge, Alison, Clive, Shirley Balmer, Sean Bushell, Dorothy Warder, Rose Smith and Concetta Bailey Rev’d Will Pratt, John McGrath, Baby Alice and Andrea Judd Roy Seymour, Richard Cooper, Christopher Richmond, Roy Heather, Elizabeth Parker, Claire Adamson, Ivy Johns and Robert Gee Evie Mitchell, Maisie Sushams, Jake Wells, Thad and Violet Nampala

For our Mission Partner, Ruth, in Tanzania

For those who take Home Communion to the housebound

Thanksgiving for Mave and all who assist her in the Parish Office

Thanksgiving for those who have decorated our church today


Notices Continued Count your blessings. If you didn’t bring your contribution last week, please either put it, in its brown envelope, in the collection plate or give it to a MU member at the end of the service. Don’t be a Mug!.........Bring your own Cup to Church and Help the Environment – as I am sure you are aware we use Paper Cups after the Service for Coffee and Tea. These Cups are not recyclable and our ultimate goal with our new extension will be to have ceramic ones which can then be put through a dishwasher. In the meantime whilst we will still have cups for visitors, please could we kindly request that you bring your own cup/mug/beaker to church, and then take it home again and clean it. This will not only help us reduce waste, but also allow us to channel funds to more mission based projects. Crawley Open House is organising a sponsored sleep out on the 12th of April from 7 pm. Please see the poster for more details. Lilies on the Land, a play based on the real lives of The Women’s Land Army. At St Margaret’s church on the 20th of April at 7.30 pm and Saturday 21st of April at 3.00 pm and 7.30 pm. Tickets are £10.00 or £8.00 for concessions. Tickets available from the Parish office. Please see poster or flyers for more information.


Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) - St. Margaret’s Church Tuesday 17th April 2018 at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the APCM to hear about the life of our church, our mission over the last year and our plans going forward. This meeting will include election of the two Parish Wardens and the 12 PCC representatives. We will also approve the Sides people and PCC officers – Treasurer, Secretary and Safeguarding representatives, etc. (NB .If you wish to vote at this meeting, you will need to be on the Church Electoral Roll). Please contact Clare Wilson, PCC Secretary and Parish Electoral Roll Officer for additional information. Email [email protected] An All New Men’s Christian Fellowship Group will start up on 30th April at 7:30 pm:- Who’s it for? Any men who want to deepen their relationship with God and with one another. Where? Ifield Rectory – led by our Rector, Simon. What are we going to do? A little bit of bible study; a little bit of talking about what’s really on our hearts and minds; a little bit of praying about it all. How do I sign up or find out more? Contact Simon on 01293 543126 or at [email protected] May Camp 2018 - Are you interested in coming with our new group of teenagers to the Diocesan May Camp at Plumpton Race Course. Are you free from Friday 25th May till Monday 28th May? If so please contact Naomi on [email protected]


Horsham Archdeaconry Pilgrimage – on Saturday 14th July we are invited to take part in a pilgrimage of prayer to Chichester Cathedral in this Diocesan Year of Prayer. The pilgrimage will involve walking from Hunston to Chichester Cathedral (a distance of about 2 miles) along the canal with various prayer stations along the way. The walk begins with prayers at 10:30 am from Hunston. Everyone attending will be given a small cross to hold throughout the pilgrimage. The pilgrimage will finish at 1 noon with a Eucharist presided over by Bishop Mark in the Cathedral. If you would like to come do let Mave know in the Parish Office and especially if you would like a lift. Summer Club: Helpers Needed. We urgently need helpers for summer club this year (w/c 5 August) which will have a spy theme. Summer Club is really great fun, a chance to spend time with the children playing games, doing craft and learning more about our faith. At the moment we have half the leaders that we need. If you are interested please contact Veryan Nicholls: [email protected] / 07919 201 254 to discuss how you could help. See www.stmargaretschurchifield.org for service times, The Buzz,

current service sheets, Church groups and events


Easter Lilies in Memory of: Eric, Phyl, Gail, Terry Wilmot Ern and Nance King Jack and Irene Merrick Charles and Millie Swaine Arthur Challoner Jenny Buck Fred Johnstone Brenda Hide Patricia Hartridge Tom and Mary Moorhouse Harold and Annie Martin Marian Bowen Brian Lloyd Catherine Watts Eric Kent Len Turner Jeremy Suter Sam Alexander Wendy Miller Si Hands Joseph Lucy Tommy Buckle Olwyn Bayliss Frank and Olive Skilton Grace and Fred Coles Ciss Merritt

Phyllis Course Charlie Willoughby Elsie Cooper Florence Halliday Bob Wallsworth Mary Hall Yvonne Bantin Geoff Juggins Nora Mankelow Douglas Mankelow June Turney Russ Turney Barry Unsted Moira Plunkett Peter Plunkett Fredrick Crisfield Margaret Crisfield Wilson Family Hollis Family Lennard Family Dulcie Ratcliffe Richard Cooper Stuart Howard Leonard Ward Jack and Rita Hitch Sam Smith


George Causer Mark Causer Jim Smith Bob Bradstreet Leonard and Violet Bradstreet Rob Richmond Chris Richmond Eileen Lewis William Lewis Kayla Roadley Rowland and Helen Thorne-Davis William and Dorothy Binmore John Strives Jeffrey Walton Ian Walton George Collins Constance Collins

Christine Wonders Bill Webster Martin Webster Leslie Cooper Joan Cooper Phyllis Bell Harold Bell Eva Foster Bobby Afford Barbara Afford Edith Allen Jack Allen Pam Bing Roy Fairbourn Patricia Jones Malcolm Jones May McLeod Stuart McLeod

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