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
All those gathered may be seated. The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day
Psalm 97:1-6 (NIV)
1  The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. 2  Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

9. All those gathered may be seated
All those gathered may be seated. The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day
Psalm 97:1-6 (NIV)
3  Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. 4  His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

10. All those gathered may be seated
All those gathered may be seated. The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day
Psalm 97:1-6 (NIV)
5  The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. 6  The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

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
Hosea 6:4-6 (NIV)
4  "What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears. 5  Therefore I cut you in pieces with my prophets, I killed you with the words of my mouth; my judgments flashed like lightning upon you.

13. The Old Testament lesson is read
Hosea 6:4-6 (NIV)
6  For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

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

15. The Epistle is read
Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
12  Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13  Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

16. The Epistle is read
Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
14  And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15  Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

17. The Epistle is read
Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

18. The Epistle is read
Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
17  And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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

20. The pastor or leader then says or sings the Gradual Psalm appointed for the day
Psalm 126:5-6 (NIV)
5  Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. 6  He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.

21. 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.

22. The people stand for the Gospel reading
Matthew 13:24-30 (NIV)
24  Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25  But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.

23. The people stand for the Gospel reading
Matthew 13:24-30 (NIV)
26  When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27  "The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?'

24. The people stand for the Gospel reading
Matthew 13:24-30 (NIV)
28  "'An enemy did this,' he replied. "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' 29  "'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them.

25. The people stand for the Gospel reading
Matthew 13:24-30 (NIV)
30  Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.'"

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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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

34. 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.

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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.

38. 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

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

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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

43. 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…

44. 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

45. 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.

46. All those gathered may be seated
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,

47. All those gathered may be seated
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.

48. All those gathered may be seated
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

49. All those gathered may be seated
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

50. All those gathered may be seated
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

51. All those gathered may be seated
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

52. All those gathered may be seated
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.

53. A time of worship in song to the Lord begins
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.