Welcome to St Margaret’s Church IfieldLoved as you are

Sunday 22nd November 2015 Christ the King

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:

All hail the power of Jesu’s name;let angels prostrate fall;bring forth the royal diademTo crown him, crown him,Crown him, crown him Lord of all.

Crown him, ye martyrs of your God,who from his altar call;praise him whose way of pain ye trod,and crown him Lord of all.

Ye prophets who our freedom won,Ye searchers, great and small,by whom the work of truth is done,Now crown him Lord of all.

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

Sinners, whose love can ne’er forgetthe wormwood and the gall,go spread your trophies at his feet,and crown him Lord of all.

Bless him, each poor oppressed raceThat Christ did upward call;His hand in each achievement trace,and crown him Lord of all.

Let every tribe and every tongueto him their hearts enthral,lift high the universal songand crown him Lord of all.

THE GREETING

Celebrant The Lord be with youAll and also with you

THE PRAYER OF PREPARATION

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

(Romans 15:7)

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 says, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’ So let us turn away from sin and turn to Christ,confessing our sins in penitence and faith.

All Most merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God. 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 sung

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

A 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 Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to

the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; 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 Daniel 7:9-10; 13-14

This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to GodSecond Reading

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

Revelation 1:4b-8

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

Hymn

Christ is the world's light, he and none other;born in our darkness, he became our brother.If we have seen him we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high!

Christ is the world's peace, he and none other;no one can serve him and despise another.Who else unites us, one in God the Father? Glory to God on high!

Christ is the world's life, he and none other;sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother;he, who redeems us, reigns with God the Father:Glory to God on high!

Give God the glory, God and no other;give God the glory, Spirit, Son, and Father;give God the glory, God in man, my brother:Glory to God on high!

Remain standing and turn to face the Gospel:

The Gospel Reading‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

John 18:33-37

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

We stand for: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‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

Prayers 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 To crown all things there must be love, to bind all

together and complete the whole. Let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.

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

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

1. At the name of Jesus 2. At his voice creationevery knee shall bow, sprang at once to sight,every tongue confess him all the angel faces,king of glory now; all the hosts of light,’tis the Father’s pleasure thrones and dominations,we should call him Lord, stars upon their way,who from the beginning all the heavenly orders,was the mighty word. in their great array.

3. Humbled for a season, 4. Bore it up triumphantto receive a name with its human light,from the lips of sinners through all ranks of creatures,unto whom he came, to the central height,faithfully he bore it to the throne of Godhead,spotless to the last, to the Father’s breast;brought it back victorious, filled it with the glorywhen from death he passed: of that perfect rest.

Name him, brothers, name him, 6. In your hearts enthrone him;

with love as strong as death, there let him subduebut with awe and wonder all that is not holy,and with bated breath: all that is not true:he is God the Saviour, crown him as your captainhe is Christ the Lord, in temptation’s hour;ever to be worshipped, let his will enfold youtrusted, and adored. in its light and power.

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

7. Christians, this Lord Jesusshall return again,with his Father’s glory,with his angel train;for all wreaths of empiremeet upon his brow,and our hearts confess himKing of glory now.

Celebrant Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.

All All things come from you, and of your own do we give you.

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, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For with the oil of gladness you have anointed Christ the Lord, your only Son, to be our great high priest and king of all creation.

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

As priest, he offered himself once for all upon the altar of the cross and redeemed the human race by this perfect sacrifice of peace. As king he claims dominion over all your creatures, that he may bring before your infinite majesty a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.And so with angels and archangels and all the heavenly host, we proclaim your glory and join in their unending hymn of praise:

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

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

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 Jesus Christ is Lord:All Lord, by your cross and resurrection

You have set us free.You are the Saviour of the world.

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.

All Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

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 CommunionCome, not because you are strong, but because you are weak. Come, not because any goodness of your own gives you any right to come, but because you need mercy and help. Come, because you love the Lord a little, and would like to love him more.Come, because he loves you and gave himself for you.

We sing the Agnus Dei. A Gregory Murray, OSB 1905-1992©1975, 1987 McCrimmon Publishing Ltd

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.

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

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 HymnsGraham Kendrick. Copyright © 1983 Kingsway's Thankyou Music.

FROM HEAVEN YOU CAME, This is our God,Helpless babe, The Servant King,Entered our world, He calls us nowYour glory veiled; To follow Him,Not to be served To bring our livesBut to serve, As a daily offeringAnd give Your life Of worship toThat we might live. The Servant King.

There in the garden Come see His handsOf tears, And His feet,My heavy load The scars that speakHe chose to bear; Of sacrifice;His heart with sorrow Hands that flung starsWas torn, Into space'Yet not My will To cruel nailsBut Yours,' He said. Surrendered.

So let us learn

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

How to serve,And in our livesEnthrone Him;Each other's needsTo prefer,For it is ChristWe're serving.

Just as I am, without one pleabut that thy blood was shed for me,and that thou bidst me come to thee,O lamb of God, I come,

Just as I am, though tossed aboutwith many a conflict, many a doubt,fightings and fears within, without,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;sight, riches, healing of the mind,yea, all I need, in thee to find,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am, thou wilt receive,wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve:because thy promise I believe,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am (thy love unknownhas broken every barrier down),

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

now to be thine, yea, thine alone,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am, of that free lovethe breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,here for a season, then above,O lamb of God, I come.

The Prayers after CommunionCelebrant Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people; that

they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works,may by you be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

All Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen

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

THE BLESSINGCelebrant Christ our King make you faithful and strong to do his

will, that you may reign with him in glory; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. 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 peace to love and serve the Lord. All In the name of Christ. Amen Hymn

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!Bow down before him, his glory proclaim;with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,kneel and adore him, the Lord is his name!

Low at his feet lay thy burden of carefulness,high on his heart he will bear it for thee,comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness,guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.

Fear not to enter his courts in the slendernessof the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon as thine:truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness,these are the offerings to lay on his shrine.

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

These though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness,he will accept for the name that is dear;mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness,trust for our trembling and hope for our fear.

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!Bow down before him, his glory proclaim;with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,kneel and adore him, the Lord is his name!

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. 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.

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

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

Notices

Services next Sunday:Advent Sunday

Said Holy Communion (8am)Sung Eucharist (11am)Advent Readings and Carols

For our prayersThe Parish:

The Sick:

The Departed:

Year’s mind:

Also for our Prayers:

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

Patients of Langley Green Hospital and Jean Bovis and Elston

Edie Neighbours, Yvonne Bantin and Joyce Roberts

Karen Smith, Lee Baker, Karl Browne, Winifred Hall, Michael Rowsell and Mary Phillips

For hospices, especially St. Catherine’s

For the Mothers’ Union Advent Workshop

Thanksgiving for the funeral directors of our town

Thanksgiving for our serving team

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

Notices ContinuedThis Year’s Advent Course Booklet Is Out. There is a choice of five different courses, each lasting just four weeks. Two of these are not part of our regular house groups, but have been specially planned to help us think more deeply about the real meaning of Advent and Christmas. Do please have a look at the courses on offer, and join a group if you can. Today is the last opportunity to sign up using the forms in the booklet. If you’ve missed the deadline and would still like to take part, please contact Jill Bell on 521699 or jillbell@mac.com as soon as possible.

If you are free between Monday the 23rd and Wednesday the 25th of November and would like to help with the Parish Christmas cards please pop into the office between the hours of 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Many thanks Mave.

The funeral for Yvonne Bantin will take place on the 25th November at 1.15 pm in St Margaret’s Church.

Ifield PCC will be meeting on Monday 23rd November 2015 at 19:30 in Bewbush Barn Church (St. Mary Magdalene’s). Items for discussion include a report following the Ifield Ministry retreat; moving towards two parishes, and financial matters (approval of parish fees and the draft budget for 2016). Non-members of the PCC are very welcome to attend the meeting (although are not entitled to vote). A copy of the minutes of all meetings is available in the PCC file in each Church.

The Advent Workshop will take place this year on the morning of Saturday, 28 November, 9.30 - 12.30 in St Margaret's church for children from Reception year to Year 6. The charge remains at £5 per child (which pays for the craft materials). Registration forms are available at children's clubs and services and (from Oct 17th) from ann@swaine.info. We'll have crafts, worship, games and refreshments all as we usually do. Sadly, space limits us to 28 children so please book soon. You may assume your child has a place once the completed form and payment have been received in the parish office. We will contact you if not.

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

On Advent Sunday 29th November at 6pm there will be a Service of Advent readings and carols at St Margaret’s. All are welcome – please do join us as we focus on what the run up to Christmas should really be about.

Advent Travelling Crib. This consists of knitted figures of Mary, Joseph, two shepherds and a lot of sheep. They set off from the church at the beginning of Advent and stay at one families house every night of Advent. As it moves on a sheep stays with the family that have just hosted it. To host Mary and Joseph as they travel please see Sarah Dempster or Susan Maries in church, funstars@ifieldparish.org or Fun Stars, St Margaret's on Face Book.

Toy Service. This year's Toy service is on the 6th December at 11am. The toys donated will go to the Golden Lion Children’s Trust who help children with special needs and disadvantaged families in many varied ways. They hold a Christmas party for children of school age and so will be very grateful for toys.

See Claire Roadley to order your 'Real Advent Calendar'. A charity advent calendar with a 32 page Christmas story-activity booklet designed to be used each day in Advent. Behind each of the 24 windows there is a Fairtrade Belgian chocolate and a line of the Christmas story. As well as celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, the calendar makes a charity donation from every sale to Traidcraft Exchange and The Funzi and Bodo Trust who provide medical care for mothers and babies at the Trust’s clinics in Kenya.

Saturday 12th December 10am - 2pm Bewbush Barn Church's first table top sale. Jams, chutneys, clothes, bric a brac, toys, books and refreshments all under one roof. Pick up a flyer to receive a complimentary tea or coffee! For more details contact Naomi Gater on 852763.

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

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