Holy Communion Service | The Church of England Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord,
Therefore with Angels etc. A Virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel; God with us. Nigeria approved a Book of Common Prayer of its own in 1996, from which this booklet presumably was taken. by His one oblation of Himself once offered,
(b) President: Accept, we pray You, O Lord
Therefore with Angels etc. This Constitution shall be known as the Constitution of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), 2002. Jn. took bread and gave You thanks;
He took the cup and gave You thanks,
Amen. (Here any consecrated bread and wine which is not required for purposes of communion is consumed, otherwise it is consumed after the service). 13:34. Amend your lives, and be in perfect love with all people; so shall you be fit partakers of those holy mysteries. President: For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of Gods holy Church, and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord
President: Endue with grace, wisdom and understanding the State Governors, the Federal Ministers, State Commissioners, members of National and State Assemblies, Traditional Rulers, Local Government Chairmen, Councilors and all in authority in this land. Amen. EASTER DAY
Almighty God, You have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to You, and You have promised that when two or three are gathered together in Your name You will grant their requests. Collect or Opening Prayer Prayer after Communion The Collect is introduced by the words "Let us pray" and followed by a few moments of silence to allow us to quietly compose our own prayers.
NIGHT OF OPEN HEAVEN / DAY 32 (100 DAYS FASTING & PRAYER - Facebook begotten, not made,
For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ,
Lk 7.16. 27: 9 'Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: neither forsake me, o God of my salvation.' Heavenly Father we come before your throne, we ask for your help, Heavenly Father, in our nation Nigeria, help us Lord in the name of Jesus Christ. Intercession and thanksgiving are led by the President or by other person appointed. A PSALM shall be used. which is shed for you and for many
44. Then he laid him in a tomb cut out of the rock. to judge the living and the dead,
And now we give You thanks because for our sins He was lifted high upon the cross, that He might draw the whole world to Himself and, by His suffering and death, became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in Him. Either or both of the follow prayers or other suitable prayer is said. Because in Jesus Christ our Lord You have received us as Your sons and daughters, made us citizens of Your kingdom and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. All: And also with you. President: Therefore, heavenly Father,
LENT II
O Lord, we commemorate,
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
EPIPHANY III
we acknowledge one baptism
And because it is requisite, that no-one should come to the Holy Communion, but with a full trust in Gods mercy, and with a quiet conscience; therefore if there be any of you, who by this means cannot quiet his or her own conscience herein, but requires further comfort or counsel, let him or her come to me, or to some other discreet and learned Minister of Gods Word, and open his or her grief; that by the ministry of Gods holy Word he or she may receive the benefit of absolution, together with Godly counsel and advice, to the quieting of his or her conscience, and avoiding of all scruple and doubtfulness. 19. All: Hear us good Lord. The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand, repent, and believe in the Gospel. All: Amen. I am the vine, and you are the branches, says the Lord. Amen. One of the forms below or other suitable forms may be used. He ascended into heaven,
Prayer after Holy Communion - Saint Alphonsa Christians from across the states of Nigeria and around the world are invited by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria to join in a year of 24-7 united prayer - firstly in repentance and then . LENT IV MOTHERING SUNDAY
Ps. we may all attain to the unity of the faith,
President: Honour your father and mother (Exod. Jn. President: Almighty God,
O Lord, have mercy on Nigeria and let her find favour in your sight, in Jesus name. PENTECOST XIV (TRINITY XIII)
President: I will bless the Lord at all times. THE GOSPEL when it is announced. 2. Jesus Christ our Lord. He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying:
President: Father, you hear those who pray in the name of Your Son, grant that what we have asked in faith we may obtain according to Your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. these gifts of bread and wine
Prayer for mercy. and to die upon the cross;
But, this too has undergone several revisions in different parts of the Communion to meet the strong spiritual desires and liturgical needs of the people in their different dioceses. 8:12. and exalted Him to Your right hand on high,
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. I, for my part, shall be ready; and according to my office, I bid you in the Name of God, I call upon you in Christs behalf, I exhort you, as you love your own salvation, that you will be partakers of this Holy Communion. The Minister and Church wardens decide on the disposal of the offertory alms. we laud and magnify Your glorious name;
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10 Prayers To Recite After Communion (b)
38. All: We believe in one God,
Lord in Your mercy. PENTECOST (TRINITY)
President: For our bishops and other ministers (especially N our Archbishop, and N our bishop) that with a good heart and a pure conscience they may accomplish their ministry, let us pray to the Lord. PENTECOST XXII (TRINITY XXI)
and peace to His people on earth. I am the Lord your God; you shall have no other gods but me (Exod. All: Hear us good Lord. 4:8. God is love; he who dwells in love is dwelling in God, and God in him. (The President faces the congregation and sings or says). These words may be said as water is poured on the fingers. God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. Amen. O God who has given all people work to do, help them to do it with all their might. Eph. Jesus gives us an amazing gift in the Eucharist. President: You shall not dishonour the name of the Lord your God (Exod. HOLY SATURDAY
EASTER I
Likewise after supper He took the Cup,
All: Our Father in Heaven,
We whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Through Him You have sent upon us
We meet in His name and share His peace. All: There is one holy,
God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, and He has entrusted us with the message of reconciliation. 5:19. 1 Pet. 2:10-11. Hear the words of comfort our Saviour Christ says to all who truly turn to Him: Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. All: Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is Yours. Night Prayer. The Decalogue or else the Summary of the Law shall be said or sung on Sundays. President: The Lord is here
3. St. Thomas Aquinas wrote this prayer to be recited after Mass and communion which beautifully expresses what it means to receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist and cultivates the proper dispositions so that this sacrament can bear greater fruit in our lives. Let the peace of Christ rule your hearts: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly and whatever you do, do everything in the name of Jesus. by the power of the Holy Spirit
President: Holy God,
(Congregation remains Standing,)
Therefore with Angels etc. and with all the company of heaven,
PENTECOST XVIII (TRINITY XVII)
46. All: Hear us good Lord. The story of the Last SupperWhat is communion? My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. It goes as follows: Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Blood of Christ, inebriate me Water from Christ's side, wash me Passion of Christ, strengthen me Amen. give thanks to You, O Lord,
Prayers of Thanksgiving After Receiving Holy Communion. 5.1. It reminds us that God is still God and He is in control. All: Lord have mercy. He calls His faithful servants to lead Your holy people in love, nourishing them by Your word and sacraments. Succour all who are in tribulation, necessity or distress. ASH WEDNESDAY
President: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Christ is risen;
The Lord's Prayer is then said, the Deacon first saying, "As our Saviour has taught us. In your great mercy, and not because of my own merits, you have fed me, a sinner and your unworthy servant, with the precious Body and Blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. 4:16. And now we give You thanks, because in the incarnation of the Eternal Word, a new light has dawned upon the world, and those who sat in darkness and under the shadow of death have seen the great light. for the sins of the whole world:
Amen. 22. All: Hear us good Lord. Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.
Act of Hope and Confidence after Holy Communion #1 LENT III
All: Hosanna in the highest. President: You shall not steal (Exod. and with all the company of heaven,
All: Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
these gifts which we here bring to You as the token of our love and gratitude; and grant that they may be so wisely used, that by them the work of Your Church may be prospered and Your kingdom enlarged; for the glory of Jesus Christ our Saviour. PENTECOST XXIII (TRINITY XXII)
(The congregation may kneel)
7:21. President: Strengthen those who stand; comfort and help the faint-hearted; raise up the fallen; and finally beat down satan under our feet. 13. By His death He destroyed death, and by His rising again He has restored to us eternal life. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. All: Blessing and honour and glory and power
and grant that we may serve You in newness of life,
He suffered death and was buried. 2. And now we give You thanks because You are the source of light and life; You made us in Your image, and called us to new life in Him. 26. Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. (for bread) Our Saviour, Christ,
Amen. PROPER PREFACES: Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays and on other occasions as appointed (see the appendix pp. 21. !, purge the foundation of Nigeria with the fire of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus. All: We lift them to the Lord. It is right, and a good and a joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to You, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, because You bind husband and wife in a solemn covenant of love, as a witness of the bond and covenant established in, creation. 2:16b, 17a). 12:2. redemption which You have wrought for us in Him. If any is not, let him repent. The President takes the Bread and Cup into his hands and places them on the Holy Table. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Padre Pio After Communion - Our Catholic Prayers Jn. President: Bless the Lord who forgives our sins,
Therefore with Angels etc. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. President: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. #zpmom. in earth and heaven. Nigeria was first evangelized by Anglican missionaries of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1842, and to this day maintains the evangelical character typical of areas where the CMS was active. PENTECOST XI (TRINITY X)
All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of Your glory, Hosanna in the highest. He has spoken through the prophets. on earth. President: Blessed are You Lord, God of all creation
2 days of 'and the lord changed my name' [i have a new name] - day 1 || nsppd || 22nd june 2023 . Make us equal to our high trusts, reverent in the use of freedom, just in the exercise of power, and generous in the protection of the weak. He can do thee every good. Now with all creation we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of Your name, saying: Dearly beloved in Christ, on day next I purpose, through Gods assistance, to administer to all such as shall be religiously and devoutly disposed the most comfortable Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ; to be by them received In remembrance of his meritorious Cross and Passion, whereby alone we obtain remission of our sins and are made partakers of the kingdom of heaven. All: Blessed be God for ever. Know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. President: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. PENTECOST XX (TRINITY XIX)
saying: Drink this, all of you;
We have not sufficiently walked according to the mind of Christ. in the unity of the Holy Spirit
When you should return to God, will you excuse yourselves, and say you are not ready? Be reconciled to your neighbour (Rom. It has been said that St. Pio's entire priestly life was dedicated to the task of winning souls for God. 5. Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children. Lord have mercy
40. We are expressing gratitude to the Holy Eucharist that signifies the new covenant, Christ's promise to .
Prayers after Holy Communion - Prayers - Catholic Online which the earth has given and human hands have made. This is the word of the Lord. We have named the name of Christ,
16. The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
Jn. and to suffer death upon the cross
The sermon is an integral part of the Ministry of the Word. This response may be used before or after each paragraph. Prayer after communion reminds us of the eternal gratitude that is etched in our hearts. And now we give You thanks because of the unity that You have given us in Your Son and that You are the God and Father of us all, above all and through all and in all. He has reconciled us to God;
Congregation stands and faces the reader
And as the Son of God did condescend to yield up His soul by death upon the Cross for your salvation; so it is your duty to receive the Communion, in remembrance of the sacrifice of His death, as he himself has commanded: which if you shall neglect to do, consider with yourselves how great injury you do to God, and how sore punishment hangs over your head for the same; when you wilfully abstain from the Lords Table, and separate from your brethren, who come to feed on the banquet of that most heavenly food. may be to us His Body and Blood;
15:5. so to eat the flesh of Your dear Son Jesus Christ,
Lk. All: Hear us good Lord. Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. PENTECOST XV (TRINITY XIV)
Therefore with Angels etc. Therefore with Angels etc. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts,
Prayer before holy communion. as to gather up the crumbs under Your table
Prayer For After Communion receive our prayer. this is my blood of the new covenant,
as we forgive those who sin against us. This ANTHEM may also be used President: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 1 Jn. I Cor. and Your second coming we await
Do this as often as you drink it,
THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE EUCHARISTIC ELEMENTS. Catholic and Apostolic Church;
it is our duty and joy
Thanksgiving after Communion is a spiritual practice among Christians who believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Communion bread, maintaining themselves in prayer for some time to thank God and especially listening in their hearts for guidance from their Divine guest. Prayer and Worship Worship texts and resources Common Worship Common Material Collects and Post Communions Easter Easter Day Principal Feast Gold or White Collect Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord. Therefore with Angels etc. 19:21. The prayer of St. Chrysostom and the Grace conclude this part when there is no Communion Proper. grant that by the power of Your Holy Spirit
Grant that being joined together in Him,
for the forgiveness of sins. we worship You, Father Almighty,
This return to the concept of the Ante Communion as a part of the Churchs liturgical life, will enable regular worshippers to become more familiar with the rite and to learn their part in it. 10:27. Make us hunger now for his coming. By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. President: For ourselves and all who confess the name of Christ, that we may show forth the excellencies of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvellous light, let us pray to the Lord. the Lord, the Giver of life,
Jn. Yes, my dear Jesus, Thou art my hope and my salvation. This prayer of St. Padre Pio after Communion is a stirring tribute both to our Lord and to this great saint who bore the stigmata, the wounds of Christ from His Passion. All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. And now we give You thanks because for the hope to which You call us in Your Son, that following in the faith of all Your Saints, we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us, and with them receive the unfading crown of glory.
Catholic Prayers: Prayer After Receiving Holy Communion President: Bless the judges and magistrates and all who administer the law, that they may uphold justice, honesty and truth. 6:19). 6:35. During the distribution lyrics or hymns may be sung. If any is holy, let him come;
A great prophet has risen among us; God has visited his people. Do this in remembrance of me. You are a good God. A Form of Preparation This form may be used in any of three ways. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Lk. Body of Christ, save me. in remembrance of me. The minister who presides over the liturgy is designated as President, who must have been an episcopally ordained priest. most joyous and healthful wound of . fruit of the vine and work of human hands.
5 Prayer Points To Pray For Nigeria All:Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. (Mt. 21:36. Looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. President: Forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and turn their hearts. CHRISTMAS II
Lord God, heavenly King,
and the blessing of God Almighty,
15. David Okeke, in an essay on the BCP in Nigeria in The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer, states that the 1996 Nigerian BCP "on the whole relies on adoption and adaptation rather than on liturgical creativity and innovation". EPIPHANY V
Bless and guide our rulers; give wisdom to all in authority; and direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that people may honour one another, and seek the common good. in accordance with the scriptures;
EASTER II
And now we give You thanks because through Him You have given us eternal life, and delivered us from the bondage of sin and fear of death into the glorious liberty of the children of God. President: Truly holy, truly blessed are You,
14:15) happy are those who hear the word of God and keep it. May its power be seen more and more in the lives of them who believe.
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