Year B - Proper 28 (13 Nov - 19 Nov)

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VERSION: 8 May 2002

SUNDAY BETWEEN 13 AND 19 NOV (PROPER 28), YEAR B

SECOND-LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR

In 2003: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, 16 Nov

In 2006: 24th Sunday after Pentecost, 19 Nov

In 2009: 24th Sunday after Pentecost, 15 Nov

In 2012: 25th Sunday after Pentecost, 18 Nov

In 2015: 25th Sunday after Pentecost, 15 Nov

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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 Lord says to my lord, 'Sit at my right hand

until I make your enemies your footstool.' (Ps 110:1 NRSV)

OR

Beware that no one leads you astray.

The one who endures to the end will be saved.

(Mark 13: 5,13 NRSV)

OR, use one of the general Sentences in the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Sentence', in the 'General and seasonal' folder.

INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFESSION OF SINS

The following introduction to the confession of sins (or selections from it) may be used.

Friends in Christ:

Since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary

by the blood of Jesus,

by the new and living way

that he opened for us through the curtain

(that is, through his flesh),

and since we have a great high priest over the house of God,

let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith,

and our bodies washed with pure water,

to confess our sins to God our Father,

and ask him, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to forgive us.

Continue with the prayer of confession in the order.

PRAYER OF THE DAY (COLLECT)

Traditional

O God,

so rule and govern our hearts and minds

by your Holy Spirit

that, being mindful of the end of all things

and the day of your just judgment,

we may be stirred up to holiness of living,

and dwell with you forever;

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,

govern our hearts by your Holy Spirit.

Make us mindful of the end of all things

and the day of your just judgment.

Stir us up to lead holy lives,

and let us live with you forever.

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, another traditional, modernised

Almighty God,

we cannot trust in our own goodness,

so deal with us,

not according to the severity of your judgment,

but according to your mercy.

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, new (revised alternative)

(Let us pray to be ready for Christ's return. [silence])

Help us, Lord Jesus Christ,

to wait for you,

to wish for you,

and to watch for you,

so that when you come again

you will find us ready.

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 1:4-20 The birth of Samuel

'Psalm': 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Antiphon:

My heart rejoices in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God.

(1 Sam 2:1)

OR, 1b

Daniel 12:1-3 The time of the end

Psalm 16

Antiphon:

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. (Ps 16:1 NRSV)

SECOND READING

Hebrews 10:11-14(15-18)19-25 Let us confidently draw near to God

(If using NIV, add 'Jesus' in verse 12: 'But when this priest, Jesus, . . . ')

ALLELUIA VERSE (Mark 13:7b NKJV)

Alleluia, alleluia.

(Jesus said:) Do not be troubled; for such things must happen,

but the end is not yet.

Alleluia.

GOSPEL

Mark 13:1-8 Signs of the end of the age

(If using NRSV or NIV, begin: 'As Jesus . . . ')

PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL

This is the gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

Lord Jesus, thank you for promising to be with us

in times of trial.

Help us to trust in you through all troubles.

Amen.

OFFERING PRAYER

Eternal God,

we thank you for saving us through your Son Jesus.

Make us always confident in your love,

so that we can freely serve you and others

on our way to our heavenly home.

Amen.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Call to prayer

We have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way he opened for us through the curtain. Let us approach God with a true heart in full assurance of faith, and pray for the church, the world, and those in need.

Response

O Saviour God.

hear our prayer.

Suggested intercessions

Concluding prayer

Loving Father, we eagerly await the return of your Son as he comes to bring us home to you. Until then, hear our prayers, O Lord, and answer them according to your grace and mercy. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the 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.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

If using the Service - Alternative Form, or any of the Sing The Feast settings, instead of saying 'Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again' after the words of institution, the following acclamation may be used:

When we eat this bread and drink this cup,

we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,

until you come in glory.

COMMUNION INVITATION

For a choice of communion invitations, see the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Communion invitation', in the 'General and seasonal' folder. Alternatively, the following invitation may be used (if it has not been used for the memorial acclamation above):

As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup,

you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

(Thanks be to God.)

Come, everything is ready.

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.

Lord Jesus Christ,

as we have proclaimed your death

by eating this bread and drinking this cup,

help us to wait for you,

to wish for you,

and to watch for you,

so that when you come again

you will find us ready.

For you live and reign

with the Father and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Amen.

DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Hold firmly to your hope in God.

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 1:4-20

LHS

AT

TIS

First reading (b): Daniel 12:1-3

LHS

AT

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TIS

Second reading: Hebrews 10:11-14(15-18)19-25

LHS

AT

TIS

Gospel: Mark 13:1-8

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'PSALM': 1 SAMUEL 2:1-10

For musical settings of 1 Samuel 2:1-10, the 'psalm' appointed with the first reading 1a, see Music Package 6.

PSALM 16

For musical settings of Psalm 16, see Music Packages 2, 6 and 9.

The following paraphrase by David Sch¸tz may be sung to the tune: 'Now thank we all our God', LH 437, TIS 101. If reproducing this version, please put 'Words (c) David Sch¸tz' at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

Protect me, Lord my God,

in you I find my refuge.

I say, 'You are my Lord;

I've no good thing without you.'

And as for all your saints,

the righteous in the land,

they are the noble ones

in whom is my delight.

Those who choose other gods

will end their days in sorrow.

I will not speak their names,

or share in their blood off'rings.

The Lord maintains my lot,

my portion and my cup.

My future's safe in him,

my heritage is good.

I bless the Lord my God,

who always gives me counsel.

At night he teaches me

and guides my heart to wisdom.

I let God lead the way,

and follow in his steps.

With God close by my side,

I never will be moved.

Therefore my heart is glad,

in you my soul rejoices.

My body rests secure,

when death and grave seem final.

For you won't give me up

nor let me see decay.

You show the path of life

to joy with you always.

NOTES ON THE READINGS

See the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Notes on the readings', in the 'General and seasonal' folder.

DANIEL 12:1-3: The book of Daniel foretells devastating times of suffering under the struggles of Greece and Persia in the region of Israel. At the time when this prophecy would come true an infamous tyrant, Antiochus Epiphanes (died 164 BC), will have just been overthrown and killed. The forces involved in the event, though identifiable as historical and earthly political powers, are seen as tools of the protective angel Michael. The prophet sees forward through that event much further into the future to the wider events associated with the end of the world. The 'many' who will rise from death actually means the same thing as 'all'. Some will rise to everlasting shame through separation from God. Those who rise to glory can be described only in terms of the greatest brilliance in creation.

HEBREWS 10:11-14(15-18)19-25: While Old Testament priests had continually to stand at the sacrificial altar unable to see the end of sin, Jesus the risen and ascended Lord 'sits' after a task completed once and for all. At the right hand of God he is assured that all enemies will be finally subdued under his feet, for his believing people are perfected forever (vv 11-14). This is born out by the Holy Spirit's triumphant testimony that Jeremiah 31:31-34 is truly fulfilled (vv 15-18). We can enter the holy place of God's presence freely and confidently, for we believers are perfected to be New Testament priests. Therefore let us do so in strong faith, firm in conviction, frequently and regularly assembling for worship, and strengthening and building one another up in faith and loving deeds.

MARK 13:1-8: Verses 1 and 2 are an astounding prophecy about an astounding building. With stones ten metres in length, a gold facade, larger in size than most cathedrals, the temple at Jerusalem was a symbol of God's lasting presence among his special people. Jesus' answer to the disciples' question takes two separate events side by side, namely the destruction of the temple and Jerusalem in 70 AD, and the end of all things. This is because the first event is symbolic of the other. As in today's first reading, the first prophecy is predictive, namely using an earlier future event to stretch out further and interpret the greater final catastrophic end of all things. In this way we see the signs in our own times (false teachers, wars, cataclysms of nature) heralding the final coming of our Lord.

VISUAL

VISUALS FOR THE READINGS

Pictures or visual symbols could be displayed on banners or the overhead screen during the readings. For instance, reading 1a could be accompanied by a picture like the illustration in the TEV Bible for 1 Samuel 1:14; the second reading by a picture like the illustration in TEV for Hebrews 10:25; and the gospel by a picture of the temple.

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, reading 1a could be read by four readers: narrator, Elkanah, Hannah, Eli; and the gospel by three readers: narrator (the pastor), one of the disciples, Jesus.

CHILDREN

'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.

This week's story is 'Bringing Christ to the nations'. Material for this story may be found in

Original Edition, Series B, Second Semester (26 Pentecost)

OR

Revised RCL Edition, Series B, Second Semester (Proper 28)