Page #s refer to the BAS

Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:4

Processional Hymn #1 Holy, Holy, Holy

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land 

Call to Worship: 
The night has now passed and the day lies open before us.

Let us greet the beginning of a new day in Christ and acknowledge, with thanksgiving, the circle of life.

The Community Gathers p. 185

Glory to God p. 186

Kyrie Eleison p.186

The Collect of the Day 
Source of all life, we give thanks to you for your wondrous creation made manifest in the environment that surrounds us; strengthen us in the mission of stewardship and care towards nature, the work of your hands, encouraging us to preserve life in all its precious forms. All this we ask through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.   Amen        (Anglican Alliance)

The Proclamation of the Word;
1st Lesson:    GENESIS 28:10-17
PSALM 103:19-22 R: Bless the Lord, O my soul!
2nd Lesson: REVELATION 12:7-12

Gospel Hymn: #56 I Am the Bread of Life

The Gospel:      JOHN 1:47-51

Homily: “Power of Testimony, Power of the Cross”

Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed     p. 189

Prayers of the People    p.190

Confession and Absolution    p.191 

The Peace (a nod or bow is permitted)    p. 192

Offertory Prayer 
From the giver comes the giving, from the earth, watered and warmed, gifts of tree and wing and flower - our land, our home, our place. In the giving comes the gift, food to be shared, care for the poor, work to be done, people to love - your world, your work, your gift.  Amen (https://www.conversations.net.nz/prayers.html)                          

The Celebration of the Eucharist 

The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer 5, p. 204)

The Lord’s Prayer        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 2)     p. 212

The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion)    p. 213

Prayer after Communion  
Creator God, giver of life, You sustain the earth and direct the nations. As we have partaken in this holy meal, open our hearts, eyes and ears in this time of climate crisis to hear the groaning of creation and the cries of the poor; challenge us to change our lifestyles; guide our leaders to take courageous action; enable your church to be a beacon of hope; and foster within us a renewed vision of your purposes for your world; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, by and for whom all things were made.  Amen      (Church of England)

 The Blessing  

Closing Hymn: #528 O God, Our Help in Ages Past  

The Dismissal  p. 215