VERSION: 8 May 2002
SUNDAY BETWEEN 10 AND 16 JULY (PROPER 10), YEAR C
In 2004: 6th Sunday after Pentecost, 11 July
In 2007: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, 15 July
In 2010: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, 11 July
In 2013: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, 14 July
In 2016: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, 10 July
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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 word is very near you;
it is in your mouth and in your heart so that you may obey it.
(Deut 30:14 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, whose never-failing providence
orders all things in heaven and earth:
Put away from us all hurtful things,
and give us whatever is profitable for us;
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, everything is in your care.
Put away from us all things that are harmful,
and give us whatever is profitable for us.
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 gift of spiritual growth. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
you have planted in us the seed of your word.
Help us by your Holy Spirit
to receive it with joy
and live according to it,
so that we may grow in faith, hope, and love.
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
(Let us pray that we are active in Christian love. [silence])
Thank you, merciful God,
for showing your love for us
by sending your Son to live among us
and to suffer and die.
Lead us to reflect this love to our neighbours
by helping them in all their needs.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you 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
Amos 7:7-17 A plumbline; Amos and Amaziah
(If using NRSV or NIV, begin: 'This is what the Lord showed me:')
Psalm 82
Antiphon:
Rise up, O God, and judge the earth (; for all the nations belong to you)! (Ps 82:8 NRSV)
OR, 1b
Deuteronomy 30:9-14 A call to obey God whose word is very near
(If using NRSV or NIV, begin: 'The Lord your God . . .')
Psalm 25:1-10
Antiphon:
Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. (Ps 25:5a NRSV)
SECOND READING
Colossians 1:1-14 Paul's thanksgiving and prayer
ALLELUIA VERSE (based on Col 1:5-6a NKJV)
Alleluia, alleluia.
You have heard of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven,
in the word of the truth of the gospel which has come to you.
Alleluia.
GOSPEL
Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the good Samaritan
PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL
This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Thank you, Lord Jesus,
for showing us God's great love for us.
Help us to love our neighbours.
Amen.
OFFERING PRAYER
God of love,
teach us to give of ourselves in love,
and use us and our possessions
to help other people.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Call to prayer
Let us pray with thanksgiving to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has enabled us to share in the inheritance of the saints. Let us ask him to satisfy the needs of the church, the world and those in need.
The regular response, OR:
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
hear us and have mercy.
Suggested intercessions
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for the church, that it would seek out and save those who have been harmed or abused by the world
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for those who are afraid to help people in need
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for those who commit violence against other human beings, that they would repent and seek to repair the damage they have done
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for doctors and nurses and all others in healing professions
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for community housing projects and all who work to provide housing for the poor
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for those who are strangers and refugees in our country, especially new or illegal immigrants
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for those who are dying in loneliness, that God would send someone to sit beside them in their last hours
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for all Christians, that we may be willing to 'cross the road' and help our neighbour who is in need
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Concluding prayer
Father, teach us to see your own dear Son in the face of all who suffer. May we be your instruments of love and healing in the world. 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.
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 third prayer of the day (as listed above) at this point. It may be modified as follows.
Almighty and merciful God,
you have planted in us the seed of your word,
and nurtured us
with the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Help us by your Holy Spirit
to grow in faith, hope, and love.
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.
DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve your neighbour.
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): Amos 7:7-17
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First reading (b): Deuteronomy 30:9-14
LHS
462
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God of mercy, God of grace
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AT
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TIS
102
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Praise to the living God
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427
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Help us, O Lord, to learn
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452
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God of mercy, God of grace
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Second reading: Colossians 1:1-14
LHS
39
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O Christ, Thou Lord eternal* (esp vv 3-5) G7
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132
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Spirit of wisdom, turn our eyes (alt tune 245, G6)
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134
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Come, O come, Thou quickening Spirit* G3
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163
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Would you know what most I prize?* G9
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176
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We come, O Christ, to Thee G9
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178
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Dearest Saviour, hear my promise G3
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181
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Abide, O dearest Jesus* G5
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500
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Blessed Jesus, at Thy word* G5
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798
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Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round G6
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871
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My heart is filled with faith and wonder G6
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AT
TIS
202
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I know that my Redeemer
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437
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Blessed Jesus, at your word
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470
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Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days
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551
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O stay with us, Lord Jesus
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Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
LHS
344
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Our God is love, and all His saints* G6
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356
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Lord of glory, who hast bought us* G3
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359
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Thee will I love, my strength, my treasure* G6
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366
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Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult G7
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370
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Saviour, Thy dying love* G9
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380
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O God of mercy, God of might G9
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381
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O God our Father, throned on high (alt tune 391, G9)
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385
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With all my heart, I love Thee, Lord* G7
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816
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O Fount of good, for all your love G7
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817
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O Jesus Christ, to you may hymns be rising G7
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819
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Wake us, O Lord, to human need GS
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820
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We thank you, God, for eyes to see GS
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AT
175
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The greatest commandment
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197
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When I needed an neighbour
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TIS
572
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O Thou who camest from above
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589
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Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult
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614
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O God of love, whose heart is ever yearning
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618
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What does the Lord require
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620
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O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising
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640
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Kneels at the feet of his friends
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PSALM 82
For musical settings of Psalm 82, see Music Package 9.
The following paraphrase of Psalm 82 by David Sch¸tz may be sung to the tune Aberystwyth (LH 302, TIS 211(i)). If reproducing this version, please put 'Words (c) David Sch¸tz' at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
In the council of the great,
God sits in the judgment seat,
calling nations to admit
to the sins that they commit.
'How much longer will you keep
justice from the low and weak?
Aid the cause of wrong no more,
save the needy and the poor.'
No-one knows or understands
what our God in judgment plans;
other judges all seem blind,
but our God declares his mind:
'Acting like the gods, most high,
you, as mortals, still will die!'
Rise, O God, give judgment true;
all the earth belongs to you.
PSALM 25:1-10
For musical settings of Psalm 25:1-10, see Music Packages 5, 6, 7 and 9. TIS 14, O Lord, make me know your ways, is a version of Psalm 25:1,4-5,8-10,14.
John Bell's paraphrase of Psalm 25 'I lift my soul to you, O God' may be found on page 14 of Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise (c) 1993 Wild Goose Publications.
Note: The Iona Community is willing to allow a church or worship assembly to reproduce the words only of a song from this publication on a service sheet or overhead projector transparency that is to be used once only on a non-commercial basis...provided that the title of the song and name of the copyright owner are clearly shown.
Alternatively, the following paraphrase of Psalm 25:1-10 by David Sch¸tz may be sung to the tune 'Die Sach ist dein', LH 228. If reproducing this version, please put 'Words (c) David Sch¸tz' at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
My God, in you I trust;
Do not let me be put to shame;
don't let my foes rejoice.
Do not let those who wait for you
be disappointed in their hope.
Let them be disappointed who
have openly rejected you.
Show me your ways,
O Lord, teach me your paths.
Teach me and lead me in your truth,
my Saviour and my God;
I wait for you the whole day long,
do not forget me, Lord.
Be mindful of your mercy, Lord,
and of your steadfast love of old.
Forget and wipe away my sins
according to your steadfast love.
Remember me,
Lord, for your goodness' sake.
The Lord, my God, is good and just,
therefore he shows the way
to sinners who return to him
and those with humble hearts.
He shows the humble what is right,
and teaches them to know his will.
The paths of God are steadfast love
and faithfulness for those who keep
his covenant
and listen to his word.
NOTES ON THE READINGS
See the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Notes on the readings', in the 'General and seasonal' folder.
AMOS 7:7-17: A builder's plumbline establishes whether a building is 'in line', either at the construction stage or later when it may need demolition. In Amos's vision God's plumbline showed Israel to be so 'out of true' in its religious observances and national justice that God would have to destroy it. He would use the sword of a foreign nation to take both the king and people into exile. Because Bethel was King Jeroboam's royal chapel, so to speak, the priest Amaziah denounced Amos's pronunciation from there as treason. In answer to Amaziah's sarcastic, belittling taunts directed at him, Amos the cowherd simply cited his credentials as a true prophet of the Lord. His repeated but now detailed prophecy of what would befall (verse 17) is truly terrible.
DEUTERONOMY 30:9-14: Moses, in his prophetic role, is here prophesying to the Israelites the consequences of rejecting God's law. Punishment will surely follow, even to the extreme of suffering in exile, wrenched from the land God would give them. However, true repentance would trigger their return under the delighted care and gracious power of the Lord. Therefore future obedience to his word would be essential. That word would not remain remote and inaccessible in heaven, or far away beyond the sea, but would be, as it always is, given in simple and clear terms which they could understand.
COLOSSIANS 1:1-14: Paul begins his letter with a prayer of enthusiastic thanksgiving. The Colossian Christians' robust and certain hope of heaven, generated by their hearing of the gospel message, was intimately connected with a firm faith in Jesus Christ and a vibrant love for each other. Thus the grace of God had brought about rich growth by the Spirit. He prays further for expanded growth in their knowledge for the new life of God-pleasing activity, which is founded on this spiritual wisdom and understanding. The power to endure, then, is joyfully experienced, and thanksgiving ensues from their radical rescue from the darkness of evil into the light shared by the saints. Redemption and forgiveness have accomplished this.
LUKE 10:25-37: Knowing the insincerity of the religious lawyer's question, Jesus threw the responsibility to answer back on him. What was the answer in the law? This lawyer, disregarding the 613 commandments Jewish scholars identified in the Law of Moses, went to the very centre of the law with his summary. It is true that anyone loving God with one’s whole being will love one's fellow human being just as perfectly. In this way one could attain eternal life. The lawyer, not recognising his own inability because of his sin, able only to think in legalisms, was told, 'Do this and you will live'. Feeling defeated, the lawyer threw up the question, 'Who is my neighbour?' The famous story of the Samaritan who showed what love really is and does exposes all those who think they are self-sufficient in their relation to God, and yet 'pass by on the other side'. Love is the fulfilling of the law, but it can only grow from God's love to us in Jesus Christ.
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 from Amos could be illustrated by the picture of a plumbline (see below under 'Talking with the children'); and the gospel could be illustrated with a picture like that in the TEV Bible for Luke 10:33.
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 from Amos could be read by three readers: narrator, the Lord and Amaziah; and the gospel could be read by three readers: narrator (the pastor), lawyer, and Jesus.
BLESSING OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN WELFARE WORK
As today's gospel is the parable of the good Samaritan, any people in the congregation involved officially in welfare or caring work could be blessed. Note the suggestions in the document 'General notes and resources', under 'Blessings of people', in the 'General and seasonal' folder. Before or after the prayer of the church, those involved could be invited up, and after a suitable word of God and a brief prayer, a blessing such as the following could be said as hands are briefly laid on each person: 'I bless you, N, for___/in___, in the name of the Father and of the Son+ and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.'
CHILDREN
TALKING WITH THE CHILDREN
If the first reading from Amos (1a) is read, it may be useful, in talking to the children (also for the adults), to explain what a plumbline is (perhaps by showing one) and to explain its significance in the reading from Amos.
With regard to the gospel, the story of the good Samaritan could be explained in simple terms (perhaps with a Bible story book).
'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 'The parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)'. Material for this story may be found in
Original Edition, Year C, Semester 2, 8 Pentecost
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Revised RCL Edition,Year C, Semester 2, Proper 10
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