Holy Communion: the divine service
OUTLINE OF THE SERVICE
PREPARATION
Entrance
Opening sentences
In the name
Hymn
Confession and absolution
Hymn
Psalm/introit
Lord, have mercy
Hymn of adoration
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Greeting
Prayer of the day (collect)
First reading
Psalm
Second reading
Response
Gospel
Nicene Creed (here or after sermon)
Hymn
Sermon
Nicene Creed (if not before sermon)
Hymn
Offering
Offertory song/prayer
Prayer of the church
LITURGY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Hymn
Preface
Special preface for season
Holy, holy, holy
Lord’s Prayer (here or after words of institution)
Words of institution [with eucharistic prayer]
Lord’s Prayer (if not before words of institution)
Peace
Lamb of God
Invitation to receive sacrament
Distribution [with hymns/music]
Dismissal
Post-communion song
Post-communion prayer
CONCLUSION
Let us bless
Blessing
Doxology
Note: Scripture verses may be added at various points.
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