christ the king sunday

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CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

THE WORD OF GOD

Opening Hymn: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!                          #450  

The Opening Acclamation                                                                           

Presider:      Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People:         And blessed be His kingdom, now and for ever.  Amen.

Collect for Purity                           BCP p. 355

The Collect of the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Reading                                                                                     Daniel 7:9-10,13-14

As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgment, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.

              Reader:  The Word of the Lord.                  People:  Thanks be to God.

Psalm 93

     1   The Lord is King;

          he has put on splendid apparel; 

          the Lord has put on his apparel

          and girded himself with strength.

     2   He has made the whole world so sure 

          that it cannot be moved;

     3   Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; 

          you are from everlasting.

4   The waters have lifted up, O Lord,

          the waters have lifted up their voice; 

          the waters have lifted up their pounding waves.

     5   Mightier than the sound of many waters,

          mightier than the breakers of the sea, 

          mightier is the Lord who dwells on high.

     6   Your testimonies are very sure, 

          and holiness adorns your house, O Lord,

                   for ever and for evermore.

The Second Reading:                                                  Revelation 1:4b-8

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

   Reader:      The Word of the Lord.           People:    Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn     Jesus, Lover of My Soul                                         #699

The Holy Gospel                                                                                John 18:33-37

Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

   Reader:        The Gospel of the Lord.                       People:      Praise to you, Lord Christ.                                 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE          

With the people of God gathered here and throughout the world, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.

Almighty God, you love us and free us through the death and resurrecton of your Son. Lead your church through the gospel. Bless pastors, deacons, musicians, teachers, and all who speak your truth. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

You reveal your goodness through the majesty of what you have created. Bring favorable weather to places affected by storms and wildfires, protect plants and animals from devastation, and guide us in our use of all natural resources. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

You desire justice in the world. Grant to courts wise and discerning judges, attorneys, and public defenders, and guide the rulers of nations to bring about peace. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

You are our beginning and end. Soothe the afflicted, comfort the distressed, console the bereaved, and heal the sick, especially Cathy, Deon, Don, Helena, Jeanne, Judy, Louise, Lyndon, Miriam, Nancy, Ray, Ron, Zach, and others? (pause)  Give all who provide care the grace of your compassion and peace. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

You call us to serve our neighbors. Nourish us with word and sacrament so that we serve as your hands and feet in the world. Protect those who are traveling, and bless those who are unable to attend worship today. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Your dominion is forever and ever. We give thanks for the faithfuld eparted who live with the saints of all ages in your infinite love. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Hear our payers, spoken and silent, that we commend to you this day, trusting in your abundant mercy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

The Confession of Sin

Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,

and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

have mercy on us and forgive us;

that we may delight in your will,

and walk in your ways,

to the glory of your Name. Amen

The Lord’s Prayer                                                                                     BCP p. 364

A Prayer for Spiritual Communion When We Cannot Receive The Sacrament

In union, O Lord, with your faithful people

at every altar of your Church

where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated:

I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving.

I remember your death, Lord Christ,

I proclaim your resurrection,

and I await your coming in glory.

And since I cannot receive you today

in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood,

I ask you to come into my heart.

Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus,

and let me never be separated from you.

May I live in you, and you in me,

in this life, and in the life to come.

Amen

Closing Hymn                           God of Grace and God of Glory                             #594

The Blessing

May the peace of God, that passes all understanding

Keep our hearts and minds in the love of God,

And of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord;

And may the blessing of God Almighty:

The Father, and the + Son, and the Holy Spirit

Be with us, and remain with us always.

Amen.

The Dismissal 

Presider:     Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People:        Thanks be to God.