1. The pastor or leader will greet the people The Lord be with you. And also with you.

2. All those gathered stand and everyone says the Lord’s Prayer Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. AMEN.

3. The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Open our lips, O Lord. And our mouths shall declare Your praise. (2x) O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. (2x)

4. The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Let us praise the Lord. The Lord’s Name be praised.

5. The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung O joyful light, from the pure glory of the eternal heavenly Father, O holy, blessed Jesus Christ.

6. The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung As we come to the setting of the sun and see the evening light, we praise God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

7. The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung Worthy are You at all times to be praised with holy voices, O Son of God, O giver of life, and to be glorified in all the world

8. All those gathered may be seated. The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 18:18-21 (NIV) 18 They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support. 19 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.

9. All those gathered may be seated. The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 18:18-21 (NIV) 20 The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.

10. All those gathered may be seated. The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 18:18-21 (NIV) 21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I have not done evil by turning from my God.

11. After the Opening Psalm, the pastor or leader and all those gathered say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

12. The Old Testament lesson is read Genesis 12:1-4 (NIV) 1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.

13. The Old Testament lesson is read Genesis 12:1-4 (NIV) 2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

14. The Old Testament lesson is read Genesis 12:1-4 (NIV) 4 So Abram left, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Haran.

15. At the end of the reading, the reader says This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

16. The Epistle is read 1 John 3:13-24 (NIV) 13 Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death.

17. The Epistle is read 1 John 3:13-24 (NIV) 15 Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him. 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

18. The Epistle is read 1 John 3:13-24 (NIV) 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

19. The Epistle is read 1 John 3:13-24 (NIV) 19 This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence 20 whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

20. The Epistle is read 1 John 3:13-24 (NIV) 21 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.

21. The Epistle is read 1 John 3:13-24 (NIV) 23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 24 Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.

22. At the end of the reading, the reader says This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

23. The pastor or leader then says or sings the Gradual Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 23:5-6 (NIV) 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

24. After the Gradual Psalm, the pastor or leader and all those gathered say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

25. The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.'

26. The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 18 "But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.' 19 "Another said, 'I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.'

27. The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 20 "Still another said, 'I just got married, so I can't come.' 21 "The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant,

28. The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.' 22 "'Sir,' the servant said, 'what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.'

29. The people stand for the Gospel reading Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 23 "Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. 24 I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.'"

30. After the Gospel, the reader says This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, Lord Christ.

31. The Nicene Creed is said by all standing I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light of

32. The Nicene Creed is said by all standing Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, He came down from heaven, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and

33. The Nicene Creed is said by all standing was made man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will

34. The Nicene Creed is said by all standing come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and

35. The Nicene Creed is said by all standing glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, universal, and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

36. The Nicene Creed is said by all standing I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. AMEN.

37. Then the pastor or leader says You who truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are reconciled and at peace with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, walking in His holy ways, and living by trying to do the next right thing, prepare to draw

38. Then the pastor or leader says near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to strengthen and comfort you. But first, let us make a humble confession of our sins to Almighty God.

39. All those gathered remain standing and say this General Confession Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all people, we acknowledge and lament our many sins and the wickedness we have committed time after time, by thought, word and deed against Your divine

40. All those gathered remain standing and say this General Confession majesty. We earnestly repent, and are deeply sorry for these our wrongdoings; the memory of them weighs us down, the burden of them is too great for us to bear. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. For Your Son

41. All those gathered remain standing and say this General Confession our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that from this time forward we may always serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

42. The pastor or leader pronounces this Absolution Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in His great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all who with sincere repentance and true faith turn to Him: have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and

43. The pastor or leader pronounces this Absolution strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

44. Then the pastor or leader says Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

45. Then the pastor or leader says It is indeed right, and our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to You, holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God.

46. The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we proclaim Your great and glorious name, for ever praising You and singing

47. The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might Heaven and earth are filled with Your Glory… Hosanna, Hosanna, in the Highest… Hallelujah, Hallelujah…

48. Then the pastor or leader and all those gathered join in this prayer We do not presume to come to this Your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in Your abundant and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Your table. But You are the

49. Then the pastor or leader and all those gathered join in this prayer same Lord, who delights in showing mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him, and He in us. AMEN.

50. All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying On the night He was betrayed, Jesus took bread, and He broke it, saying this is My body which is for you. Take and eat in remembrance of Me. In the same manner He took the cup,

51. All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying and during the Last Supper, a Passover celebration, the Cup of Sanctification and the Cup of had been poured and celebrated.

52. All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying Jesus takes the third cup, the Cup of Redemption, and says this is My blood poured out for you, drink this in remembrance of Me. There with

53. All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying His friends that night, Jesus gave a lasting ordinance or remembrance that we call Communion, or the Lord’s Table, or the Lord’s Supper. He said to His friends that from now on when you get together and partake of this meal, I want

54. All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying you to remember Me. And as His friends gathering this evening, we partake of the bread and the cup, the body and blood of the Lord and we remember and give thanks. We remember all that Jesus has said and done and promised to

55. All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying do. We remember His willingness to go to the cross on our behalf. We remember how He defeated death and rose again, and we remember with awe and thanksgiving that He is coming back for us soon. So here on this table are the

56. All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying elements of communion, the bread and the cup, the body and blood of the Lord. The Table is open to all who believe, and as the Spirit leads as we praise and worship God in song please come, partake, remember and give thanks.

57. A time of worship in song to the Lord begins. All those gathered who desire to participate in Communion may proceed to the table and partake of the elements and then return to their seats.