Preparation
Say quietly to yourself…
Have mercy on me, O God, in your great goodness:
according to the abundance of your compassion blot out my offences. Psalm 51,1
Praise
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
The Word of God
A Psalm followed by a Bible reading – see the back page of this leaflet.
Response
Silent reflection ending with these words:
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Prayers of Intercession
Prayers may include these concerns
• Those preparing for baptism and confirmation
• Those serving through leadership
• Those looking for forgiveness
• Those misled by the false gods of the present age
• All who are hungry
• Other themes from this week’s notice sheet.
The Collect from this week’s notice sheet or the following prayer is said
Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost;
to fight and not to heed the wounds;
to toil and not to seek for rest;
to labour and not to seek for any reward,
save that of knowing that we do your will. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer is said
The Conclusion
May God bless us and show us compassion and mercy.
Amen.