Services

Services in church at St Giles’

Sunday 25 July Trinity 8

Music and Readings for the Parish Eucharist at 10am

Organ Prelude Vierne Lied

Hymn 627 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim ((choir)

Collect

Merciful God,

whose holy apostle Saint James,

leaving his father and all that he had,

was obedient to the calling of your Son Jesus Christ

and followed him even to death:

help us, forsaking the false attractions of the world,

to be ready at all times to answer your call without delay;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

First reading: 2 Kings 4.42-44

A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, ‘Give it to the people and let them eat.’ But his servant said, ‘How can I set this before a hundred people?’ So he repeated, ‘Give it to the people and let them eat, for thus says the Lord, “They shall eat and have some left.”’ He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.

Psalm 126

1  When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,

    we were like those who dream.

2  Then our mouth was filled with laughter,

    and our tongue with shouts of joy;

    then it was said among the nations,

    “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3  The Lord has done great things for us,

    and we rejoiced.

4  Restore our fortunes, O Lord,

    like the watercourses in the Negeb.

5  May those who sow in tears

    reap with shouts of joy.

6  Those who go out weeping,

    bearing the seed for sowing,

    shall come home with shouts of joy,

    carrying their sheaves.

Glory to the Father and to the Son

And to the Holy Spirit:

As it was in the beginning, is now

And shall be for ever.  Amen

Second reading: Ephesians 3.14-21

I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.

Tye O come, ye servants of the Lord (choir)

The Gospel: John 6.1-21 

Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias.  A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?’ He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, ‘Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, ‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’ Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.’ So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.’ When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the lake and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’ Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land towards which they were going.

Sermon

Offertory Hymn 621 Who would true valour see (choir)

Eucharistic Prayer

Nicholson Tantum ergo (choir)

Post Communion Prayer

Blessing

Notices

Next Book Fair 26 July to 5 September

Please contact Jake (admin@stgileschurch.com) if you would like to volunteer

Katharine’s photo book

A copy of the photo book is available to view in church

Let Jake know if you’d like a copy at £30 admin@stgileschurch.com

Othona 10-12 September

The parish retreat at beautiful Othona, near Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, will take place this year over the weekend of 10-12 September 2021.

Cost, approximately £100pp (bursaries available). Please let Cath, David P or Alex know if you wish to come, or if you would like more information.

Organ Postlude Lefébure-Wély Sortie in E flat

Please click here if you would like to make a donation

The Sunday Club continues to meet at 10.00 via Zoom. Please contact Dave Archer for further details.   davidjarcher@hotmail.co.uk

Readings for Sunday 1 August Trinity 9

Exodus 16. 2-4, 9-15  Ephesians 4. 1-16  John 6. 24-35       

Weekday Services 

There will be no Morning Prayer on weekdays during the Interregnum.

Thursday 3 June 2021 - Private Prayer and Reflection from 13.00-13.30

You are invited to join others in church on 3 June for our monthly private prayer. You may find this prayer sheet helpful - please bring a copy with you to church. If you are not able to join us, we hope you will continue to pray with us wherever you are.

Our text for June: When Jesus was teaching in the temple, he looked around at those sitting around him and said, ‘Whoever does the will of God is my brother, sister and mother’ Mark 3 v 35

Let us pray for the church and the world and thank God for his goodness

Heavenly Father, we give thanks for the fellowship of the church, that supports and helps us to  put our faith into practice. Strengthen us, Lord, in your service, that we may be an encouragement to others and hold fast to all that is good.

• We pray for Christians worldwide at the beginning of the Season of the Trinity when we celebrate the doctrine of God as three persons. Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
• As we start a new chapter in the life of St Giles’, we pray for Alex our Curate, for the Church Wardens, Lorraine, Gail and Tim, the members of the PCC and others in the Diocese who are charged with appointing our new Rector. We pray that we will all support and help them in their tasks during this period of change. We know God is always with us and hears us when we pray, and we ask for His guidance that right decisions will be made during the Interregnum.
• We pray for the nations of the world and their leaders, for Queen Elizabeth, and the parliaments of the United Kingdom, for those who administer the law and all who serve in public office that with God’s help all may live in peace and freedom.
• We remember at this time those who live in authoritarian and oppressive regimes including the people of Belarus, for those detained illegally in prison by the state for speaking out against injustice and lack of freedom of speech.
• We pray for the people of the Middle East and in particular for those caught up in the recent Israeli Palestinian hostilities that a final and lasting settlement may be brokered internationally to end this long running tragic conflict that has cost the lives of and injured so many.
• We pray for the leaders of the G7 countries preparing to meet in Cornwall in June, with the stated aim to build back better from the pandemic and the determination to put climate, biodiversity, and the environment at the heart of the Covid 19 recovery, strategies, and investment.
• We pray to our Heavenly Father, to give grace us, our families, friends, and neighbours that we may serve Christ in one another and love as he loves us.                        
• We pray for comfort to those who suffer in body, mind or spirit, remembering those who live with memory loss or dementia and those who care for them, including those in our own families and communities
• We pray for those who have died and for comfort and strength to those who mourn.
• We pray, Holy God, faithful and unchanging, that our minds may be filled with the knowledge of your truth and be drawn more deeply into the mystery of your love so we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, One God, world without end.

Merciful Father accept our prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

We finish by saying the Lord’s Prayer. 

Lectionary for Sundays in July and August 

25 July Trinity 8 

2 Kings 4.42-44: Ephesians 3.14-21: John 6.1-21  

1 August Trinity 9

Exodus 16. 2-4, 9-15, Ephesians 4. 1-16, John 6. 24-35

8 August Trinity 10

1 Kings 19. 4-8, Ephesians 4. 25 – 5 .2, John 6. 35, 41-51

15 August Trinity 11

Proverbs 9. 1-6, Ephesians 5. 15-20, John 6. 51-58

22 August Trinity 12

Joshua 24. 1-2a 14-18, Ephesians 6. 10-20, John 6. 56-69

29 August Trinity 13

Deuteronomy 4. 1-2 6-9, James 1 17 to end, Mark 7.1-8 14-15   21-23   

Our Liturgy  

We use Common Worship for all services except on the first Sunday of the month when the 1662 Communion Service is used.

Baptisms

Christingle and Mothering Sunday Services

We especially welcome parents, Godparents and children to the Christingle service on Advent Sunday at 16.00 and to the Mothering Sunday service in the Spring as part of the Parish Eucharist at 10.00.

Weddings

"Welcome Back Sunday Service"

Each year we hold a "Welcome Back Service" on the second Sunday in May as part of the 10.00 Parish Eucharist, when we invite those who have been married or have worshipped here and moved away. We give thanks for faithful relationships and marriage, we sing many of the hymns chosen for weddings and the organ music at the end is one of the famous recessional pieces.This is a popular service and all are welcome. There is also an opportunity after the service to show your photos and enjoy a glass of wine or fruit juice.    

Funerals

All Souls' Service

A very popular service, the Commemoration of All Souls is held here on the Sunday nearest 2 November at 16.00.There is music and readings, prayers and the lighting of candles by members of the congregation; the names of the dead are read out and silence kept. People find it very moving and beautiful and make a point of coming back each year.

Memorial Services

Generally a memorial service takes place several weeks after the funeral. Sometimes a memorial service is referred to as a service of thanksgiving. Usually the deceased had a connection either with the church or this part of London.

The Rector and Director of Music are involved in the planning of the service.

The Columbarium

The Columbarium is known as 'one of London's secret gardens.' It lies to the east of the church down a flight of stairs. There are some niches on an outside wall and others are in a covered area enclosed by a gate. We have many requests for the placing of ashes here, but because of the limited space, only the ashes of those who were worshipping members of the congregation or who lived within the parish at time of death are placed there.

"I am the resurrection and the life," says the Lord."Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die." John 11.25,26