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We gather in the name of our God – the God who is love. |
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WE GATHER IN THE NAME OF THE ONE WHO
CALLED ALL THINGS INTO BEING; WHOSE GLORY AND DELIGHT IS IN HUMAN BEINGS FULLY ALIVE. |
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| Reader |
We gather in the name of Jesus – whose life witnessed to the infinite love of God. |
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| ALL |
WE GATHER WITH THE ONE WHOSE LOVE POURED
OUT IN HEALING – IN WORDS AND STORIES THAT BROUGHT PEOPLE TO LIFE LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS. |
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We gather in the name of the Spirit – poured from the love of the Father and the Son. |
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| ALL |
WE GATHER IN THE LIFE AND LOVE OF THE
SPIRIT, TO COME BEFORE OUR GOD IN HUMBLE PRAYER FOR HEALING FOR REPENTANCE FOR RENEWAL OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. |
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| Scripture Reading - John 15: 12-17 | ||
| Music response | ||
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Litany of Lament |
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Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy |
LORD HAVE MERCY CHRIST HAVE MERCY LORD HAVE MERCY |
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Source of all loving Source of all healing Source of well-being Source of righteous anger Source of justice Source of mercy Source of forgiveness Source of... |
HAVE MERCY ON US | |
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Mourner for lost innocence Mourner for damaged childhoods Mourner for hearts and minds broken Mourner for potential unfulfilled Mourner for trust betrayed Mourner for spirits crushed Mourner for souls driven to despair Mourner for hope disillusioned Mourner for voices unheard Mourner for sin unrepented. Mourner for ... |
WEEP WITH US | |
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If prayed in the evening, the liturgy/ Hour could close with the psalm for Night Prayer (87/88), Nunc Dimittis, etc. Alternatively, Psalm 129/130, Out of the Depths could be used. © Wellspring 2010 |
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