St Pauls Church Drighlington

Easter Day 2014

The Gathering
Please stand when the HYMN is announced CP 147 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!

The Lord be with you and also with you. Alleluia. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed Alleluia. 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. In baptism we died with Christ, so that as Christ was raised from the dead, we might walk in newness of life. Let us receive new life in him as we confess our sins in penitence and faith. Like Mary at the empty tomb, we fail to grasp the wonder of your presence. Lord, have mercy Lord have mercy. Like the disciples behind locked doors, we are afraid to be seen as your followers. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Like Thomas in the upper room, we are slow to believe. Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy. May the God of love and power forgive you and free you from your sins heal and strengthen you by his Spirit and raise you to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, Gloria, alleluia, alleluia! The Collect God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

Reading from the New Testament: Acts 10: 34-43 Peter began to speak to those assembled in the house of Cornelius. I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised
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him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. At the end the reader may say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. See, what a morning, gloriously bright With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem Folded the grave-clothes, tomb filled with light As the angels announce, "Christ is risen" See God's salvation plan Wrought in love, borne in pain, paid in sacrifice Fulfilled in Christ, the man For He lives, Christ is risen from the dead See Mary weeping, "Where is He laid?" As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb Hears a voice speaking, calling her name It's the Master, the Lord raised to life again The voice that spans the years Speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us Will sound till He appears For He lives, Christ is risen from the dead One with the Father, Ancient of Days Through the Spirit who clothes faith with certainty Honor and blessing, glory and praise To the King crowned with pow'r and authority And we are raised with Him Death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered And we shall reign with Him For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead

Gospel Reading Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 20: 1-18. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him. 3Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went towards the tomb. 4The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7and the cloth that had been on Jesus head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; 12and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13They said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? She said to them, They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him. 14When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15Jesus said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? For whom are you looking? Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away. 16Jesus said to her, Mary! She turned and said to him in Hebrew, Rabbouni! which means Teacher. 17Jesus said to her, Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. 18Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, I have seen the Lord; and she told them that he had said these things to her. At the end the reader says This is the Gospel of the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
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Sermon Affirmation of Faith Let us declare our faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; he was buried; he was raised to life on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures; afterwards he appeared to his followers, and to all the apostles: this we have received, and this we believe. Amen. Response He is Lord, he is Lord. He is risen from the dead and he is Lord. Evry knee shall bow, evry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord. He is King, he is King. He is risen from the dead and he is King. Evry knee shall bow, evry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is King. He is Love, he is Love. He is risen from the dead and he is love. Evry knee shall bow, evry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Love. He is Lord, he is Lord. He is risen from the dead and he is Lord. Evry knee shall bow, evry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord.

Prayers of Intercessions These responses may be used Lord in your mercy hear our prayer And at the end Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Sacrament

The Peace The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and said, Peace be with you. Then they were glad when they saw the Lord. Alleluia. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. All may exchange a sign of peace. Preparation of the Table and Taking of the Bread and Wine During this hymn the gifts of the people are gathered and presented. The table is prepared and bread and wine are placed upon it. CP 137 Alleluia, alleluia, hearts to heaven and voices raise

Be present, be present, Lord Jesus Christ, our risen high priest; make yourself known in the breaking of bread. Amen.

The Eucharistic Prayer The Lord is here. His Spirit is with us. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. We give you thanks and praise for the gospel we have received. Christ died for our sins. Alleluia. He is risen indeed. Alleluia. Death comes to all through Adam, and sin reigns for a time. New life without end comes through Christ, and he reigns for ever. Alleluia. He is risen indeed. Alleluia. We have been crucified with Christ, and live his risen life, to praise you for ever with the angels and archangels. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Holy is the Lord God almighty. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Holy is the Lord God almighty. Who was and is and is to come. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. We praise and bless you loving Father through Jesus Christ, your Son 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 roke the read ga e it to the a d said. Take, eat; this is y ody hi h is gi e for you; do this i re e ra e of e. When supper was ended he took the cup of wine. Again he praised you, gave it to the a d said Dri k this all of you; this is y lood of the e o e a t, hi h is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, i re e ra e of e. 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. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord, Jesus is the Lord God almighty. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord, Jesus is the Lord God almighty. Who was and is and is to come. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord. Lord of all life, help us to work together for that day when your kingdom comes and justice and peace will be seen in all the earth. Look with favour on your people, gather us in your loving arms and bring us with Paul and all the saints to feast at your table in heaven. Amen. 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. Amen. Glory, glory, glory to the Lord, Glory to the Lord God almighty. Glory, glory, glory to the Lord, Glory to the Lord God almighty. Who was and is and is to come Glory, glory, glory to the Lord.

The Lords Prayer As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be they name; thy Kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. Jesus, Lamb of God, Have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world your peace, grant us peace. Giving of Communion Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The president and people receive communion. Anthem: An Anthem for Easter (Billings) CP137 Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord

Prayer after Communion 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 Christs 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. The Dismissal God the Father by whose glory Christ was raised from the dead, strengthen you to walk with him in his risen life. And the blessing. Amen The notices may be given and banns read. CP 160 Thine be the glory

Go in the peace of Christ, Alleluia, Alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia. The ministers and people depart.

Notices
Thank you to everyone who helped prepare the church for today. Congratulations to everyone who has helped with Lent Lunches. Over 700 has been raised for Christian Aid so far. If you took a box, please bring it back now. There is no Morning Prayer this Thursday. Normal service will resume next week. The Funeral of Charlie Cole will be at 12.30pm on Tuesday 29 April at St Peters. Friday 25 April 7.30pm: Friendship Group at St Peters: Pavers shoes talk and Fashion Parade. Saturday 26 April 10.00 3.30 Bethany at St Peters: For Jesus, Bethany was a place where he was welcomed and supported, a time to relax among friends. There are optional sessions morning and afternoon, a lunch of home-made soup, bread, cheese and fruit, and a short time together in church for those who wish. It is usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month. This month Crafts with Liz Silver in the morning and Chris Fields from St Georges Crypt in the afternoon. Sunday 4 May 6.30pm at Wakefield Cathedral, Adrian Plass and the Church Weekend. An evening of theatre, stories, music and laughter with Searchlight Theatre, World Vision and Adrian and Bridget Plass. Tickets 12; Concessions and Groups: 10. Available from Cathedral shop or book on-line through Searchlights website. Friday 9th May at 7.00 pm A Chocolate Master Class with David Greenwood-Haigh (from Divine Chocolate) at St Peters. Come along and sample Fairtrade chocolate and wine and learn how to pair them along with demonstrations. Tickets 4 for Christian Aid. Hot drinks provided or BYOB! Christian Aid Week Sponsored Walk 5 miles circular from Sandal Castle. Details from Ann Johnson at St Peters. Saturday 24 May Funzi & Bodo clothing collection at St Peters. Both primary school choirs will sing during the day. Saturday 7 JuneBig Funzi Folk Night at St Peters at 6.00pmfeaturing three live folk bands.