VERSION: 8 May 2002
SUNDAY BETWEEN 12 AND 18 JUNE (if after Trinity) (PROPER 6), YEAR B
In 2003: ---
In 2006: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, 18 June
In 2009: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, 14 June
In 2012: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, 17 June
In 2015: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, 14 June
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Note: For explanations and suggestions on the various resources provided, see the documents 'General notes and resources' and 'Time after Pentecost' in the 'General and seasonal' folder.
LITURGY
SENTENCE
See the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Sentence', in the 'General and seasonal' folder for suggestions on using a Sentence.
The righteous flourish like the palm tree,
and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
They are planted in the house of the Lord. (Ps 92:12,13a NRSV)
OR
If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation;
the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Cor 5:17 NIV)
OR, use one of the general Sentences in the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Sentence', in the 'General and seasonal' folder.
PRAYER OF THE DAY (COLLECT)
Traditional
O God, the protector of all who trust in you,
without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy:
Multiply your mercy upon us that,
with you as our ruler and guide,
we may so pass through good things temporal
that we finally lose not those that are eternal;
through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
OR, modernised traditional
Lord God, you protect all who trust in you,
and without you
nothing is strong and nothing is holy:
In your great mercy
guide us through the good things of this life,
so that in the end
we do not lose the things of eternal life.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
OR, alternative
(Let us pray for the compassion of Christ. [silence])
Merciful Father,
you have freed us from guilt
through your Son
and called us to work with him
in your kingdom.
Help us to be as compassionate with others
as he has been with us.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
OR, new
(Let us pray for dedication in following Jesus. [silence])
Jesus, our Saviour,
thank you for giving up everything for us,
and making us your people.
Live within us,
and teach us to follow you
without counting the cost.
For you live and reign
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
FIRST READING AND PSALM
Note: There are two sets of first readings (with accompanying Psalms) given for the Sundays after Pentecost: (a) a new semi-continuous set, and (b) a set related thematically to the gospels (as in the earlier form of the lectionary). It is intended that either one of these two sets be used throughout and that they not be mixed.
1a
1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 David anointed as king
Psalm 20
Antiphon:
We trust in the name of the Lord our God. (Ps 20:7b NIV)
OR, 1b
Ezekiel 17:22-24 God's promise of hope
Psalm 92:1-4,12-15
Antiphon:
Your mighty deeds, O Lord, make me glad. (Ps 92:4a TEV)
SECOND READING
2 Corinthians 5:6-19(11-13)14-17 Living for Christ, by faith
ALLELIA VERSE (Matt 13:37 NRSV)
Alleluia, alleluia.
The one who sows the good seed
is the Son of Man.
Alleluia.
Mark 4:26-34 The growing seed; the mustard seed
(If using NRSV or NIV, begin: 'Jesus said:')
PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL
Thank you, Lord Jesus,
for calling us into your kingdom.
Help us to grow in faith and bear fruit.
Amen.
OFFERING PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, for sending your Son
to establish your kingdom among us.
Teach us to live by faith in him,
and gladly serve you
with all that we are and all that we have.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Call to prayer
St Paul reminds us that anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being. So let us, in the name of Christ, confidently bring our prayers to God.
Response
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Suggested intercessions
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for the church, that God would make it grow like seed in the ground in his own time, and bring a rich harvest
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that the church would hear and proclaim Christ's teachings about the kingdom of God
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that Christians would live their lives in faith and confidence, ruled by the love of Christ
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that all those in need and despair would know the love of Christ, who died for all
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Concluding prayer
Heavenly Father, we ask you to give us all these things and whatever else we need on the journey to our heavenly home, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
PREFACE
It is indeed right and good,
Lord God, holy Father,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks to you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(On this day)*
he overcame death by his resurrection
and opened up for us
the way to eternal life with you.
And so, with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven,
we adore and praise your glorious name:
* The words 'on this day' are used only on Sundays.
COMMUNION INVITATION
For a choice of communion invitations, see the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Communion invitation', in the 'General and seasonal' folder.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
See the service order for a standard post-communion prayer. Alternatively, use the fourth prayer of the day (as listed above) at this point. It may be modified as follows.
Jesus, our Saviour,
in this sacrament,
you have given yourself for us,
and have strengthened us
as your people.
Live within us,
and teach us to follow you
without counting the cost.
For you live and reign
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. In Christ you are a new creation (, living by faith).
Thanks be to God. OR In the name of Christ. Amen.
HYMNS AND SONGS
FOR THE READINGS
Please note: * = Modernised version available
G3, G4 . . . = Guitar chords available in the Music Package 3, 4 . . .
GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH
First reading (a): 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13
LHS
122
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O Holy Ghost, Thou gift divine*
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337
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God, from all eternity*
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358
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Renew me, O eternal Light*
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364
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A new heart, Lord, create in me*
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AT
357
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Give us hearts to know you, Lord
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TIS
559
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A new heart, Lord, create in me
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First reading (b): Ezekiel 17:22-24
LHS
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AT
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TIS
Second reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17
LHS
228
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Lord Jesus Christ, the cause is Thine*
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296
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My Maker, be Thou nigh*
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339
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Praise to Thee and adoration*
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358
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Renew me, O eternal Light*
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AT
103
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Send your servant down the road
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TIS
218
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Jesus! the name high over all
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414
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There's a spirit in the air
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509
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Come now, everlasting Spirit
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Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
LHS
226
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Winter reigns o'er many a region
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564
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Come, ye thankful people, come (vv 2,3,4)
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814
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For the fruits of his creation
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AT
TIS
168
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For the fruits of all creation
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PSALM 20
For musical settings of Psalm 20, see Music Package 10.
PSALM 92:1-4,12-15
For musical settings of Psalm 92:1-4,12-15, see Music Package 10. TIS 50, It is good to give thanks to the Lord, is a version of Psalm 92:1-2,5,12-13.
VISUAL
VISUALS FOR THE READINGS
Pictures or visual symbols could be displayed on banners or the overhead screen during the readings. For instance, the first reading (1b) from Ezekiel could be illustrated by a picture like the one in the TEV Bible for Ezekiel 17:23.
DRAMA
'MEGA DRAMA'
See a drama for the day in Mega Drama resources (Openbook Publishers), originally included in these worship resources when they were released on disks.
DRAMATISING THE READINGS
The readings can be read by more than one person to make the dramatic meaning of the text clearer. For instance, the first reading (1a) from 1 Samuel could be read by up to five readers: narrator, the Lord, Samuel, elder (city leader), Jesse; and the gospel by two readers: narrator (the pastor), Jesus.
CHILDREN
TALKING WITH THE CHILDREN
Show seeds to the children, and talk about seeds growing.
'COME AND SEE JESUS'
The Come and See Jesus curriculum published by Openbook Publishers has a wealth of material and ideas that may be adapted for use in worship. Please note that a new edition of this material is currently available for the Revised Common Lectionary.
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