Welcome to St Margaret’s Church IfieldSunday 22nd May 2016

Trinity Sunday

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:

Reginald HeberHOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!Early in the morningOur song shall rise to Thee:Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,Casting down their golden crownsAround the glassy sea;Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,Who were, and are, and ever more shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee,Though the eye of sinful manThy glory may not see;Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee,Perfect in power, in love and purity.

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

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!All Thy works shall praise Thy nameIn earth, and sky, and sea;Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!

THE GREETINGCelebrant The Lord be with youAll and also with you

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 We have too often exchanged the worship of the living

God for idols of our own imagining.

As we gather to offer our praises to the holy and undivided Trinity, and to worship him in spirit and in truth, let us call to mind our sins.

Celebrant Father, you come to meet us when we return to you:Lord, have mercy.

All Lord, have mercy.

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

Jesus, you died on the cross for our sins:Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.

Spirit, you give us life and peace:Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Celebrant The Lord enrich us with his grace, and nourish us with his blessing; the Lord defend us in trouble and keep us from all evil; the Lord accept our prayers, and absolve us from our offences, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.

All Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis is sungWords and music©1981,1982 Peter Jones. Published by OCP

Cantor: Glory to God, glory in the highest.Peace to his people, peace on earth.

People: Glory to God, glory in the highest.Peace to his people, peace on earth.

Cantor: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father.People: Glory to God, glory in the highest.

Peace to his people, peace on earth.Cantor: We worship you.People: Glory in the highest.Cantor: Give you thanks,People: Glory in the highest.Cantor: Praise you for your glory.People: Glory to God, glory in the highest.

Peace to his people, peace on earth.

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

Cantor: 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.

People: Have mercy on us.Cantor: You are seated at the right hand of the Father:

Receive our prayer,People: Receive our prayer.

Cantor: Glory to God, glory in the highest.Peace to his people, peace on earth.

People: Glory to God, glory in the highest.Peace to his people, peace on earth.

Cantor: 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 glory of God the Father.

People: Glory to God, glory in the highest.Peace to his people, peace on earth.

Cantor: Amen. Amen.

THE COLLECTCelebrant Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your

servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

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

We sit for the readings. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Proverbs 8:1-4; 22-31

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

Second Reading Romans 5:1-5

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

Lead us, heavenly Father, lead uso’er the world’s tempestuous sea;guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,for we have no help but thee;yet possessing every blessing,if our God our Father be.

Saviour, breathe forgiveness o’er us:all our weakness thou dost know;thou didst tread this earth before us,thou didst feel its keenest woe;lone and dreary, faint and weary,through the desert thou didst go.

Spirit of our God, descending,fill our hearts with heavenly joy,love with every passion blending,pleasure that can never cloy:thus provided, pardoned, guided,nothing can our peace destroy.

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

Remain standing and turn to face the Gospel:

The Gospel ReadingJohn 16:12-15

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

Celebrant We say together in faith

All Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty,who was, and is, and is to come.

Celebrant We believe in God the Father, who created all things:All for by his will they were created

and have their being.

Celebrant We believe in God the Son, who was slain:All for with his blood, he purchased us for God,

from every tribe and language,from every people and nation.

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

Celebrant We believe in God the Holy Spirit:All the Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come!’

Even so come, Lord Jesus! Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONPrayers for the Church, the world, and for all human need. After each petition the following response is used:

Father, Son and Holy SpiritAll Receive our praise.

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 Peace to you from God our heavenly Father.

Peace from his Son Jesus Christ who is our peace.Peace from the Holy Spirit, the life-giver.

The peace of the triune God be always with you

All And also with you.

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.

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

The Preparation of the TableThe Taking of the Bread and Wine

I bind unto myself todaythe strong name of the Trinity,by invocation of the same,the three in one, and one in three.

I bind this day to me for ever,by power of faith, Christ’s Incarnation,his baptism in the Jordan river,his death on cross for my salvation:his bursting from the spiced tomb,his riding up the heavenly way,his coming at the day of doom,I bind unto myself today.

I bind unto myself todaythe virtues of the star-lit heaven,the glorious sun’s life-giving ray,the whiteness of the moon at even,the flashing of the lightning free,the whirling winds’ tempestuous shocks,the stable earth, the deep salt seaaround the old eternal rocks.

I bind unto myself todaythe power of God to hold and lead,his eye to watch, his might to stay,his ear to hearken to my need;the wisdom of my God to teach,his hand to guide, his shield to ward,the word of God to give me speech,

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his heavenly host to be my guard.

I bind unto myself the name,the strong name of the Trinity,by invocation of the same,the three in one, and one in three,of whom all nature hath creation,eternal Father, Spirit, Word.Praise to the Lord of my salvation:salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen

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!

Celebrant 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.

We sit or stand for:The Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord is hereAll His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.

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

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, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For with your only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit you are one God, one Lord.All that you reveal of your glory, the same we believe of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, without any difference or inequality.

We, your holy Church, acclaim you, Father of majesty unbounded, your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.Three Persons we adore, one in being and equal in majesty. And so with angels and archangels, with cherubim and seraphim, we sing for ever of your glory:

(Gathering Mass © Paul Inwood/OCP) Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of pow'r and God of might. Heaven and earth, heaven and earth, are full of your glory, your power and might.

All: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!Blessed, blessed is he who comes. Blessed, blessed is he who comes.Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

All: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!

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

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 risenChrist 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.

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

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 St Margaret and all the saints, may praise and glorify you forever, 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, forever 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 yours now 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.

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

The Giving of Communion

Celebrant 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.

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

Communion Hymns

Christ be with me, Christ within me,Christ behind me, Christ before me,Christ beside me, Christ to win me,Christ to comfort and restore me,Christ beneath me, Christ above me,Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,Christ in hearts of all that love me,Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

Gilbert Rorison (1821-1869), 1849

Three in One and One in Three,Ruler of the earth and sea,hear us while we lift to theeholy chant and psalm.

Light of lights! with morning shine,lift on us thy light divine;and let charity benignbreathe on us her balm.

Light of lights! when falls the even,let it sink on sin forgiven;fold us in the peace of heaven;shed a vesper calm.

Three in One and One in Three,darkling here we worship thee;with the saints hereafter wehope to bear the palm.

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

The Prayers after CommunionCelebrant Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed yourself

as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and live and reign in the perfect unity of love: hold us firm in this faith, that we may know you in all your ways and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory, who are three Persons yet one God,now and for ever. 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 BLESSING

Celebrant God the Father, who first loved us and made us accepted in the beloved Son, bless you. Amen.

God the Son, who loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood, bless you. Amen.

God the Holy Spirit, who sheds abroad the love of God in our hearts, bless you. Amen.

The blessing of the one true God, to whom be all love and all glory for time and for eternity, come down upon you and remain with you always.Amen.

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

THE DISMISSAL

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 peace to love and serve the Lord. All In the name of Christ.

HymnStewart Cross

Father, Lord of all Creation,Ground of Being, Life and Love;Height and depth beyond descriptionOnly life in you can prove:You are mortal life's dependence:Thought, speech, sight are ours by grace;Yours is every hour's existence,Sovereign Lord of time and space.

Jesus Christ, the Man for Others,We, your children, make our prayer:Give us grace to love as brothersAll whose burdens we can share.Where your name binds us togetherYou, Lord Christ, will surely be;Where no selfishness can severThere your love may all men see.

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

Holy Spirit, rushing, burningWind and flame of Pentecost,Fire our hearts afresh with yearningTo regain what we have lost.May your love unite our action,Nevermore to speak alone:God, in us abolish faction,God, through us your love make known.

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

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:Trinity 1

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

For our prayersThe Parish:

The Sick:

The Departed:

Year’s mind:

Also for our Prayers:

Grier Close, Guillemot Path, Guinevere Road and Hoyloake Close, Pinova Close, Pippin Close and Pippin Link

Patients of Langley Green Hospital and Ann Rice and Toby Barton

Betty Francis, Lyn Hollyer, Carole Davis, Joan Mills, Norman Simpson and Mary Powells

Arthur Challoner, Derek Hollis, George Causer, Annie Ball, Brian Selby and Jenny Buck

For the Pillars to Plough sponsored walk being held today

For the laying on of hands ministry here in St. Margaret’s

Thanksgiving for Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre

Thanksgiving for our Pastoral Care Team

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Notices Continued

Crazy Christians’ cake sale – Thank you for supporting our cake sale last Sunday. We have donated £65 to Christian Aid.

Bible Reading Fellowship – New Daylight Booklet. May is the month when the annual subscriptions for New Daylight are due. New Daylight has a Bible reading and prayer for every day of the year and your subscription will provide you with three books per year. If you already receive New Daylight, then you will be soon be asked if you wish to continue with your subscription. If you wish to order New Daylight or like details of prices, please see Jane Binmore or call 512255.

We have a new position at St Margaret’s church of Emergency Pastoral Care Coordinator. This role involves being a point of contact for those who have need of emergency pastoral care due to illness or bereavement or some other similar personal difficulty. The need might be a hot meal, a lift to hospital, help with ironing/cleaning, walking the dog or shopping. Susan Maries has agreed to undertake this role, but she needs your help to do this. Susan needs a list of people who would be willing to cook a meal at short notice, or give a lift, or go shopping, or..... Please do contact

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Susan on susanemaries@gmail.com or 07903 712567 so that she can begin to put a list together of people who might be willing to help (if they are available) in an emergency.

Request for wool. If anyone has spare chunky or double knitting wool they would like to donate to the cause of making twiddlemuffs and cushions for people living with dementia please see Ann Utting.

First Mass - Sandra Bale will preside at her first mass on the feast of Corpus Christi - Thursday May 26th, 8pm in Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row. RH18 5AF The preacher is none other than the Revd. Simon Newham! There is no parking at the church but plenty of space in 2 car parks off the Hartfeld Road a few minutes walk away.

You're Invited to celebrate Jamie's ordination as he celebrates the Eucharist for the first time on Saturday 28th May at 6pm.This will be followed by a champagne reception and food at the barn theatre. We'd love your help in one of two ways: a) by bringing some food - speak to Naomi to choose something you can bring from the list. b) it has been decided to erect (relocate from Lychgate) the marquee for Jamie’s first Mass on Saturday 28th May at 9am. We will dismantle and pack away the marque at 12.30pm on Sunday 29th May, if you are free please help, many hands make light work, bring a friend! - speak to James Chase. We are expecting this to be a well-attended service, so do arrive in plenty of time.

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St Margaret’s will be hosting the Crawley wide service of commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland at 3pm on Sunday 29th May.

17 members of the St. Margaret's congregation will be joining the "Pillars to Plough 2016" charity walk on the 29th May 2016. You will see posters advertising the walk in Church and on the porch notice board, along with sponsorship forms for you to sponsor us. Alternatively you can go to www.justgiving/teams/p2p2016 where you will find three links under the name of Graham Plunkett where you can sponsor the team for one of the three wonderful charities; Olive Tree; Springboard and Chestnut Tree House. Any support you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

SMILE Ladies group events

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 pccsecretary@ifieldparish.org or 0776 1122 172

Ifield PCC will be meeting on Tuesday 31st May 2016 at 19:30 in Bewbush Barn Church (St. Mary Magdalene’s). Non-members of the PCC are very welcome to attend the meeting (although are not

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entitled to vote). A copy of the minutes of all meetings is available in the PCC file in each Church.

Wednesday 1st June - Visit to Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre. Some members of the healing and pastoral care team are visiting Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre on Weds 1st June for a day of teaching and prayer around this important ministry. Crowhurst supported us in delivering the healing service last year. There are limited places available if anyone would like to join us on the visit. For more details contact Kathy Jones by 20th May on 07590 066566 or email on kathymikejones@blueyonder.co.uk

The Friends of St. Margaret's will be holding a Plant Sale after the service on Sunday 5th June, all proceeds to the Church Fabric Fund. So bring your wallets and purses along to make some purchases.

Bewbush Barn Church Café - Come and join us for a drink and a piece of cake. Chat with others, do a puzzle, read a book or take up a new hobby! With occasional guest speakers. Why not bring a friend? Starts Tuesday 7th June 1.30pm-3.30pm, then every Tuesday. For more details or a poster/flyer speak to Naomi.

FIISH / Crazy Christians Mission Outreach Event and Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration on Sat 11th June – Tickets will be available from next Sunday 15th May until the 5th June for this event and also Sign-up sheets for helping with BBQ’ing, Salads, Puddings and Help on the day with other jobs. The Tickets will be going through FIISH and Crazy Christians and into St Margaret’s School next week, so

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please keep this in your Prayers. Rob, Clare and Veryan will have tickets and details.

Eastbourne Family Contact Centre - Mothers’ Union will be holding a collection in St Margaret’s on Sunday 19 June (Fathers’ Day) to help fund the ECFC. The Centre has been run by Mothers’ Union members since 2004 when they took over from WRVS, and more recently has been led by Kathryn Anderson, our MU Diocesan President. The Centre provides a free, safe environment for children to spend time with a non-resident parent, and are accompanied at all times by two volunteers, who are impartial and non-judgemental in all cases. The resident parent is able to wait in a separate room whilst the contact session is taking place. This is an invaluable service which can help to keep families together in times of great difficulty. However, there is rent, toys, refreshments, and other items to pay for, and we would very much appreciate your assistance to help families who are less fortunate than we. Envelopes will be provided on the pews on 19 June and MU members will be available to collect any contribution you are able to make. Thank you. Please Gift Aid your donations, if appropriate. Mothers’ Union is celebrating its 140th anniversary this Year!

Training for those working with children: Saturday 16th July 10 am – 2 pm venue to be confirmed. Jamie Gater and Irene Smale, the Diocesan Children and Family Work Adviser, will lead this

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training session for all those working with children. More details to follow.

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 veryan_nicholls@Hotmail.com / 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/

For the first two weeks in September St Margaret’s School will be studying the history and geography of Ifield. Do you have any old photos, artefacts or information that they may be able to use as part of this study? If so, please contact Ms Rebekah Blondell 01293 521077.

See www.stmargaretschurchifield.org for service times, The Buzz, current service sheets, Church groups and events

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