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Welcome to St Margaret’s Church IfieldSunday 3rd April 2016

Easter 2

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.

THE GATHERINGWe stand at the entrance of the choir and clergy and sing:

Joachim Neander. Tr. Catherine Winkworth 1863, and P. Dearmer 1906.

PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY, the King of creation!O my soul, praise Him, for He is your health and salvation!All you who hear, now to his altar draw near,Join in profound adoration.

Praise to the Lord, let us offer our gifts at his altar;Let not our sins and transgressions now cause us to falter.Christ, the High Priest, bids us all join in his feast,Gathered with him at the altar.

Praise to the Lord, who will prosper our work and defend us;Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend us:Ponder anew all the Almighty can do,He who with love will befriend us.

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

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in us adore Him!All that has life and breath, come now in praises before Him!Let the Amen sound from His people again:Now as we worship before Him.

THE GREETINGCelebrant The Lord be with youAll and also with you

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risenAll: He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

THE PRAYER OF PREPARATIONAll 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 Christ our passover lamb has been sacrificed for us.Let us therefore rejoice by putting away all malice and evil and confessing our sins with a sincere and true heart.

All Lord 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.

Celebrant Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep us in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis is sungA Gregory Murray, OSB 1905-1992©1975, 1987 McCrimmon Publishing Ltd

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;you are seated at the right hand of the Father:receive our prayer.


For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE COLLECTCelebrant Almighty Father, you have given your only Son to die

for our sins and to rise again for our justification:grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

We sit for the readings.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Acts 5:27-32

This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God

Second Reading Revelation 1:4-8

This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God


Hymn Noel and Tricia Richards. Copyright © 1987 Kingsway's Thankyou Music.ALL HEAVEN DECLARESThe glory of the risen Lord.Who can compareWith the beauty of the Lord?Forever He will beThe Lamb upon the throne.I gladly bow the kneeAnd worship Him alone.

I will proclaimThe glory of the risen Lord,Who once was slainTo reconcile man to God.Forever You will beThe Lamb upon the throne.I gladly bow the kneeAnd worship You alone.

Remain standing and turn to face the Gospel:

The Gospel ReadingJohn 20:19-31

The Lord be with you.All And also with you.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

All Glory to you, O Lord.

At the end:This is the Gospel of the Lord.


All Praise to you, O Christ.Remain standing until the Priest has introduced the Sermon:

THE SERMON

THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.


PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONPrayers for the Church, the world, and for all human need. After each petition the following responses may be used:

Lord in your mercyAll Hear our prayer

and at the end of the prayers: Merciful father,All accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,

our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENTWe stand to share the peace:The PeaceCelebrant 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.Deacon 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 TableThe Taking of the Bread and Wine


Tr. Mary E. Byrne & Eleanor H. Hull.BE THOU MY VISION, O Lord of my heart,Be all else but naught to me, save that Thou art;Be Thou my best thought in the day and the night,Both waking and sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my wisdom, be Thou my true word,Be Thou ever with me, and I with Thee, Lord;Be Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son;Be Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight;Be Thou my whole armour, be Thou my true might;Be Thou my soul's shelter, be Thou my strong tower:O raise Thou me heavenward, great Power of my power.

Riches I need not, nor man's empty praise:Be Thou mine inheritance now and always;Be Thou and Thou only the first in my heart:O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure Thou art.

High King of heaven, Thou heaven's bright Sun,O grant me its joys after victory is won;Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,Still be Thou my vision, O Ruler of all.

Should you wish to make a donation to the work of St Margaret’s church a collection bowl is situated by the entrance/exit door – please feel free to leave your gift in this bowl at any time before or after the service. 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!‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation; through your goodness we have this bread and wine to offer which the earth has given and human hands have made. They will become for us the bread of life and cup of salvation.

All Blessed be God for ever.

Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation; through your goodness we have ourselves to offer, fruit of the womb and formed through your love. We will become the people of God.

All Blessed be God for ever.

We sit or stand for:The Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord is hereAll His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.All We lift them to the Lord.

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 helland 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 LtdAll 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.

We praise and bless you, loving Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; and as we obey his command, send your Holy Spirit, that broken bread and wine outpoured may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.

On the night before he died he had supper with his friends and, taking bread, he praised you. He broke the bread, gave it to them and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

When supper was ended he took the cup of wine. Again he praised you, gave it to them and said: 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.

So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did, in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all


upon the cross. Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation, we proclaim his death and resurrection until he comes in glory.

Deacon Praise to you Lord Jesus:All Dying you destroyed our death,

Rising you restored our life:Lord Jesus, come in glory.

Lord of all life, help us to work together for that daywhen your kingdom comes and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth. Look with favour on your people, gather us in your loving arms and bring us with St Margaret and all the saints to feast at your table in heaven. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ,in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s PrayerAll 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 yoursnow and forever. Amen.

The Breaking of the BreadThe Priest breaks the consecrated bread


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.

The Giving of CommunionJesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper.

All Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

We sing the Agnus Dei.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: 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

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.

Donna Adkins. Copyright © 1976 Maranatha! Music/ Adm. By CopyCare.

FATHER, WE LOVE YOU,‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

We worship and adore You,Glorify Your name in all the earth.Glorify Your name,Glorify Your name,Glorify Your name in all the earth.

Jesus, we love You … (etc.)

Spirit, we love You … (etc.)

The Prayers after CommunionCelebrant Lord God our Father, through our Saviour Jesus Christ

you have assured your children of eternal life and in baptism have made us one with him: deliver us from the death of sin and raise us to new life in your love, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. 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.

THE BLESSINGCelebrant The God of peace, who brought again from the dead

our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you


perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; 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 DISMISSALDeacon We go into the world to walk in God’s light,

to rejoice in God’s love, and to reflect God’s glory.

Go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia.All Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

HymnDavid J. Mansell. Copyright © 1982 Word's Spirit of Praise Music/Adm. by CopyCare.

JESUS IS LORD! Creation's voice proclaims it,For by His power each tree and flowerWas planned and made.Jesus is Lord! The universe declares it,Sun, moon and stars in heavenCry, 'Jesus is Lord!'

Jesus is Lord! Jesus is Lord!Praise Him with hallelujahsFor Jesus is Lord!

Jesus is Lord! Yet from His throne eternalIn flesh He came to die in painOn Calvary's tree.


Jesus is Lord! From Him all life proceeding,Yet gave His life a ransomThus setting us free.

Jesus is Lord! O'er sin the mighty conqueror,From death He rose, and all His foesShall own His name.Jesus is Lord! God sent His Holy SpiritTo show by works of powerThat Jesus is Lord.

Calamus Licence No: 95 C.C.L. Licence No: 210222The 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 (8am)Sung Eucharist (11am)

For our prayersThe Parish:

The Sick:

The Departed:

Year’s mind:

Also for our Prayers:

Deerswood Court, Dempsey Walk, Duncton Close and Elstead Close, Briar Close, Brighton Road and Brisbane Close

Patients of Langley Green Hospital and Jean Bovis, Denise, Mo Knox-Crawford, Ingrid, Bill, Lynne, Viv, Gwen Symonds, Richard Symonds, Kim Cheesman and Ted

Vera Thorne, Olive Morrissey and Kitty O’Shea

Elizabeth Parker, Claire Adamson, Ivy Johns, Robert Gee and Vera Fletcher

For our Mission Partner, Ruth, in Tanzania

For the work of The Alzheimer’s Society

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

Thanksgiving for all who decorated our church for Easter

Notices Continued

PRAYER FOR CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED


Father, as we prepare to run a Christianity Explored course, we seek your guidance and blessing on all those involved.

We pray for those leading the groups that they will be well prepared and faithful to your word.

We pray that by the prompting of your Holy Spirit many will seek to explore the impact of Jesus on their lives.

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The April Edition Of The Buzz, our monthly information sheet, is available in church today. Please collect your copy.

St. Margaret’s Church News: the Easter edition of our magazine for the community is being distributed through local shops and other outlets in Ifield, Ifield West and Langley Green. It can also be accessed on St. Margaret’s website. A limited number of copies are also available in church today. Please feel free to take one, read it and then put it through a neighbour’s door to help us distribute it as widely as possible.

Scout Gang Show. Ifield Scouts will be putting on a review of songs and sketches called a “Gang Show” on 7, 8, 9 April in Ifield Barn Arts Centre. Tickets go on sale to the general public from this weekend. Details on the poster and booking forms are by the church door.

Bewbush Barn Church Table Top Fair - Saturday 16th April 10am-2pm. For tables email Naomi at [email protected] or ring 01293852763. Help promote our fair - ask for some posters. Help by baking a cake - cakes to Naomi by 15th April.

SMILE Ladies group events

Saturday 23rd April 2:30 pm – 4.30 pm, SMILE invite you to a St. George’s Day Afternoon tea at St. Margaret’s Church. Drop in for a ‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

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cuppa and a chat. We’ll have entertainment for all the family. Do join us and invite your friends and neighbours. Let us know if you can offer any support with organisation

Sunday 29th May – Pillars to Plough charity walk hosted by Ifield Chestnut House. This sponsored walk finishes at the Plough Inn, Ifield and is a real community event. You can opt to walk 5, 10 or 20 miles. The Men’s Fellowship are challenging the SMILE ladies to join them – are you up for this? Can’t manage it – then why not sponsor those who are taking part.

Wednesday 22nd June ‘Grease’ sing-a-long – a screening of this classic movie (cert PG) at The Hawth with a vocal warm up, a fancy dress competition (optional!) and an activity fun pack. Tickets £16 each. Get in touch if this is ‘the one that you want’!

All ladies are welcome to attend our events (and men too!). For further details, contact Clare Wilson [email protected] or 0776 1122 172

Mayfayre 2016 will soon be upon us, please get baking, making cakes for the cake stall and refreshment stall. All donations will be gratefully received from now as freezer space is available to store. If making Victoria sponges’ please do not fill or ice as they freeze better plain. Cakes can be brought to church on Sundays or contact Lindsey 01293 539116 or Sue 01293 520860.

Who Is Jesus? Why Did He Come? What Does It Mean To Follow Him? Come and explore the answers to these and any other questions you may have about the Christian faith at Christianity Explored, a seven-week course starting on Thursday, 5th May at 7.30 pm at The Barn Church, Bewbush. For those who wish, this course also serves as our parish preparation for Confirmation. Each evening begins with a shared meal, followed by a DVD and time for discussion in small groups. For more information, or to register, please contact Jill Bell on 01293 521699 or email [email protected]




Following the Saturday morning workshop on accompanying those who are dying, Lisa Rainer (Chaplain to St Catherine’s Hospice) has invited us to an event called #hello hospice being held on Monday 9th May 5-6:30pm at St Catherine’s Hospice, which there will be tea, a tour and a brief talk from Dr Julia Fleming who is a Palliative Care Consultant. Lisa will be there and the invitation is extended to anyone who would like to attend. If you would like to attend could you let Lisa know by email (www.stch.org.uk) so that enough cake can be provided!

Save The Date! – Saturday 11th June – 11:30 to 15:00 – St Margaret’s School – FIISH / Crazy Christians Outreach and Queens 90th Birthday Celebration. This promises to be a great event and there will be many ways in which you can help nearer the time – we will be asking! There will be tickets as well (But Free!) so we can manage the catering which will be a BBQ etc. So please put this in your diary and include it in your prayers…….Thanks Rob & the Team

Anyone interested in an exciting, fun packed week in August? We are looking for a number of volunteers (leaders, junior leaders, craft designers/helpers and refreshment helpers) to help with this year's Summer Club. The summer club runs every morning from 9-12 August. If you would like to know more please contact Veryan Nicholls [email protected] / 07919 201 254.

Registration for our Parish Holiday Club is now open! 'The good news kingdom' will take place from Tuesday 9th- Friday 12th August at St Margaret's school. Registration forms can be found at www.stmargaretsifield.wordpress.com/whats-happening/holiday-club/

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