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Sunday 15th November 2015 Second Sunday Before Advent

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:

Crown him with many crowns,the lamb upon his throne;hark! how the heavenly anthem drownsall music but its own:awake, my soul, and singof him who died for thee,and hail him as thy matchless Kingthrough all eternity.

Crown him the virgin’s Son,the God incarnate born,whose arm those crimson trophies wonwhich now his brow adorn:fruit of the mystic rose,as of that rose the stem;the root whence mercy ever flows,the babe of Bethlehem.

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

Crown him the Lord of love!Behold his hands and side,rich wounds yet visible abovein beauty glorified:no angel in the skycan fully bear that sight,but downward bends his burning eyeat mysteries so bright.

Crown him the Lord of peace,whose power a sceptre swaysfrom pole to pole, that wars may cease,absorbed in prayer and praise:his reign shall know no end,and round his pierced feetfair flowers of Paradise extendtheir fragrance ever sweet.

Crown him the Lord of years,the potentate of time,creator of the rolling spheres,ineffably sublime.Glassed in a sea of light,where everlasting wavesreflect his throne - the infinite!who lives - and loves - and saves.

THE GREETING

Celebrant The Lord be with youAll and also with you

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

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

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 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.

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

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 Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to

destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that when he shall appear in power and great glory we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. 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 Daniel 12:1-3

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

Second Reading Hebrews 10:11-14; 19-25

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

Hymn

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 dependencethought, speech, sight are ours by grace.Yours is every hour's existencesovereign Lord of time and space.

Jesus Christ, the Man for Otherswe, your people, make our prayergive 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 others 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 factionGod, through us your love make known.

Remain standing and turn to face the Gospel:The Gospel ReadingMark 13:1-8

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

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

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

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

We stand for:AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

All 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.

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

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 SACRAMENT

We 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)

Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend©2001 Thankyou MusicIn 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.

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

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.

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.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.

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

Celebrant It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should always sing of your glory, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.For you are the hope of the nations, the builder of the city that is to come. Your love made visible in Jesus Christ brings home the lost, restores the sinner and gives dignity to the despised. In his face your light shines out, flooding lives with goodness and truth,gathering into one in your kingdom a divided and broken humanity. Therefore with all who can give voice in your creation we glorify your name, for ever praising you and singing:

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.

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

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 Great is the mystery of faith:All Christ has died:

Christ is risen:Christ will come again.

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

(Romans 15:7)

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 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 CommunionDraw 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. 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 HymnsMelody Green. Copyright © 1982 Birdwing Music/ BMGSongs/EMIChristian Music Publishing/Adm. by CopyCare.THERE IS A REDEEMER,Jesus, God's own Son,Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,Holy One.

Thank You, O my Father,For giving us Your Son,And leaving Your Spirit-Till the work on earth is done.

Jesus my Redeemer,Name above all names,Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,O for sinners slain.

When I stand in gloryI will see His face,And there I'll serve my King foreverIn that holy place.

The Prayers after Communion

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

Celebrant Gracious Lord, in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope: bring us at the last to that fullness of life for which we long; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. 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 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‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

Graham Kendrick. Copyright © 1987 Make Way Music.LORD, THE LIGHT OF YOUR LOVE is shining,In the midst of the darkness, shining;Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us,Set us free by the truth You now bring us,Shine on me, shine on me.

Shine, Jesus, shine,Fill this land with the Father's glory;Blaze, Spirit, blaze,Set our hearts on fire.Flow, river, flow,Flood the nations with grace and mercy;Send forth Your word,Lord, and let there be light.

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence,From the shadows into Your radiance;By the blood I may enter Your brightness,Search me, try me, consume all my darkness.Shine on me, shine on me.

As we gaze on Your kingly brightnessSo our faces display Your likeness.Ever changing from glory to glory,Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story.Shine on me, shine on me.

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

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

Notices

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

Services next Sunday:Christ The King

Said Holy Communion (8 am)ReFresh (9.30 am)Sung Eucharist (11 am)

For our prayersThe Parish:

The Sick:

The Departed:

Year’s mind:

Also for our Prayers:

Rydal Close, Selham Close, Sharpthorne Close and Shipley Road, Juniper Road, Kestrel Close and Langley Drive

Patients of Langley Green Hospital and Rev’d Richard Poole, Yvonne Bantin, Jean Bovis, Maya, Elston and Richard

Eileen Chaplin, Mary Strudwick, Maurice Jezzard, Thora Pattenden, Phyllis Course, Anthony Lockhart, Vera Collingridge, Christine Cook, Simon Jagger and Ernest Hope

For the Advent Fayre here next Saturday

For Christians worldwide who are persecuted for their faith

Thanksgiving for the fellowship of SMILE and the Men’s Fellowship

Thanksgiving for all who lead our intercessions

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

(Romans 15:7)

This 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 at 6pm at St Margaret’s there will be a service of Choral Evensong. Nicholas will be leading the choir; Jamie singing the Office; and Simon preaching on the problem of evil (if God is good why is evil allowed to exist in the world?). Please do come and support the choir and clergy.

Mens Fellowship Chinese meal Wednesday 18th November at 8pm. All men are welcome to join us for a great Chinese meal at Mo Lin, in the High Street, round the corner from Asda going towards the level crossing. So we can book tables in advance please use the doodle poll link to register your participation. http://doodle.com/poll/83rnrhw9yewdemhn

For more information call Rob Pudney (01293 437038) or Chris Bell (01293 521699)

CIFN Annual General Meeting 2015. In Celebration of UK Interfaith Week. Guest Speaker: Katharina Smith Muller - Adviser to the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

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

She will present a – “Guide to Inter Faith - Building bridges – the practice and spirituality of interfaith dialogue”. Date: Friday 20th November 2015. Time: 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Venue: St. Bernadette’s Church, Tilgate Way, Crawley, RH10 5BS.

Quiz Night. 2nd Ifield (St Margaret’s) Scout Group are arranging a quiz night on Friday 20th November in their headquarters in Friston Walk starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £5 for adults or £2 for children. Bring your own drink and nibbles. Tickets are available from Ian Pearse after the 11am service today or from 5 Tern Road, Ifield West or by email from impearse@outlook.com.

Friends of St Margaret’s Advent Fair 21st November 2015. We are hoping to have a ‘Bottle Tombola at the advent fair again this year and would greatly appreciate your donations of bottles of Wine or Spirits. Any donations can be left with Mave in the parish office or given to Graham Plunkett, Sue Gilbert or Simon Newham in church on a Sunday. Your support will be appreciated.

Journeying with John on the 21st November 2015 from 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm. An afternoon at Chichester Cathedral to explore, celebrate and learn about St John’s Gospel through word, music, prayer and art. £7.00 per person, please contact 01243 813595.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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)