Welcome to St Margaret’s Church IfieldSunday 7th May 2017

Easter 4

All are welcome to St Margaret’s and we encourage all to take part fully in this service. If you have mobility issues that make it difficult for you to

come and receive communion or laying-on-of-hands for healing, should you want to, then do please notify our sides-people, and we will come to you.

Please do stay for coffee served at the back of church after the service. There is a toilet at the back of church should you need to use it during the

service.

THE GATHERINGWe stand and sing:Hymn 623: Henry Lyte.

PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN!To his feet thy tribute bring;ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,who like me his praise should sing?Praise him! Praise him!Praise him! Praise him!Praise the everlasting King!

Praise him for his grace and favourto our fathers in distress;praise him still the same as ever,slow to chide, and swift to bless.Praise him! Praise him!Praise him! Praise him!Glorious in his faithfulness!

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Father-like, he tends and spares us;well our feeble frame he knows;in his hands he gently bears us,rescues us from all our foes.Praise him! Praise him!Praise him! Praise him!Widely as his mercy flows.

Angels, help us to adore him;ye behold him face to face;sun and moon, bow down before him;dwellers all in time and space.Praise him! Praise him!Praise him! Praise him!Praise with us the God of grace!

THE GREETINGCelebrant The Lord be with youAll and also with you

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risenAll: He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

THE PRAYER OF PREPARATIONAll Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all

desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

PRAYERS OF PENITENCE Celebrant Our Lord Jesus Christ said: The first commandment is

this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength’. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. There is no other commandment greater than these. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

All Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant Christ our passover lamb has been sacrificed for us.Let us therefore rejoice by putting away all malice and evil and confessing our sins with a sincere and true heart.

All Lord God, we have sinned against you; we have done evil in your sight. We are sorry and repent. Have mercy on us according to your love. Wash away our wrongdoing and cleanse us from our sin. Renew a right spirit within us and restore to us the joy of your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep us in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Gloria in Excelsis George Salazar arranged by Paul Inwood © 1993 OCP Publications

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!Glory! Glory! Glory to God! Glory to God in the heights of the heavens.Peace to God’s people, all people on earth. Glory! Glory! Glory to God!Glory! Glory! Glory to God! Son of the Father, all glory and worship;praise and thanksgiving to you, Lamb of God. Glory! Glory! Glory to God!Glory! Glory! Glory to God! You take away the sin of the world;have mercy on us, receive our prayer. Glory! Glory! Glory to God!Glory! Glory! Glory to God! Seated in power at the right of the Father,Jesus alone is the Lord, the Most High. Glory! Glory! Glory to God!Glory! Glory! Glory to God! And with the Spirit of love everlasting,reigning in glory forever. Amen.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!Glory! Glory! Glory to God!

THE COLLECTCelebrant Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the

resurrection and the life: raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

We sit for the readings.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Acts 2:42-end

This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God

Second Reading 1 Peter 2:19-end

This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God

Hymn 715: Henry Baker.

THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS,whose goodness faileth never;I nothing lack if I am hisand he is mine for ever.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Where streams of living water flowmy ransomed soul he leadeth,and where the verdant pastures growwith food celestial feedeth.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,but yet in love he sought me,and on his shoulder gently laid,and home rejoicing brought me.

In death’s dark vale I fear no illwith thee, dear Lord, beside me;thy rod and staff my comfort still,thy cross before to guide me.

Thou spread’st a table in my sight,thy unction grace bestoweth;and O what transport of delightfrom thy pure chalice floweth!

And so through all the length of daysthy goodness faileth never:good Shepherd, may I sing thy praisewithin thy house for ever.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Remain standing and turn to face the Gospel:

The Gospel ReadingJohn 10:1-10

The Lord be with you.All And also with you.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

All Glory to you, O Lord.

At the end:This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All Praise to you, O Christ.Remain standing until the Priest has introduced the Sermon:

THE SERMON

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONPrayers for the Church, the world, and for all human need. After each petition the following responses may be used:

Lord in your mercyAll Hear our prayer

and at the end of the prayers: Merciful father,All accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,

our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENTWe stand to share the peace:The PeaceCelebrant The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples

and said, ‘Peace be with you.’Then were they glad when they saw the Lord. Alleluia.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you.

Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

As the Body of Christ receives its life from God, and offers its life to God, so we, as members of that Body, greet each other in love.

The Preparation of the TableThe Taking of the Bread and Wine

Hymn 52: Caroline Noel.

At the name of Jesus ev’ry knee shall bow, ev’ry tongue confess him king of glory now; ’tis the Father’s pleasure we should call him Lord, who, from the beginning,

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

was the mighty Word.

At his voice creationsprang at once to sight,all the angels’ facesall the hosts of light,thrones and dominations,stars upon their way,all the heav’nly orders,in their great array.

Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed.

Bore it up triumphantwith its human light,through all ranks of creatures,to the central height,to the throne of Godhead,to the Father’s breast;filled it with the gloryof that perfect rest.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

In your hearts enthrone him;there let him subdueall that is not holy,all that is not true:crown him as your captainin temptation’s hour;let his will enfold youin its light and pow’r.

Truly, this Lord Jesusshall return again,with his Father’s glory,with his angel train;for all wreaths of empiremeet upon his brow,and our hearts confess himKing of glory now.

Should you wish to make a donation to the work of St Margaret’s church a collection bowl is situated by the entrance/exit door – please feel free to leave your gift in this bowl at any time before or after the service. If you are a UK Tax Payer do please consider placing your gift

in one of the yellow GiftAid envelopes provided and complete the required details as this will enable us to claim back 25p/£1 donated.

Thank you!

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Celebrant Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation; through your goodness we have this bread and wine to offer which the earth has given and human hands have made. They will become for us the bread of life and cup of salvation.

All Blessed be God for ever.

Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation; through your goodness we have ourselves to offer, fruit of the womb and formed through your love. We will become the people of God.

All Blessed be God for ever.

We sit or stand for:The Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord is hereAll His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.All We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All It is right to give thanks and praise.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Celebrant It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you thanks, almighty and eternal Father, and in these days of Easter to celebrate with joyful hearts the memory of your wonderful works.For by the mystery of his passion Jesus Christ, your risen Son, has conquered the powers of death and helland restored in men and women the image of your glory.

He has placed them once more in paradise and opened to them the gate of life eternal. And so, in the joy of this Passover, earth and heaven resound with gladness, while angels and archangels and the powers of all creation sing for ever the hymn of your glory:

A Gregory Murray, OSB 1905-1992©1975, 1987 McCrimmon Publishing LtdAll Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

We praise and bless you, loving Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; and as we obey his command, send your Holy Spirit, that broken bread and wine outpoured may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.On the night before he died he had supper with his friends and, taking bread, he praised you. He broke the bread, gave it to them and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

me.

When supper was ended he took the cup of wine. Again he praised you, gave it to them and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did, in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross. Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation, we proclaim his death and resurrection until he comes in glory.

Praise to you Lord Jesus:All Dying you destroyed our death,

Rising you restored our life:Lord Jesus, come in glory.

Lord of all life, help us to work together for that daywhen your kingdom comes and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth. Look with favour on your people, gather us in your loving arms and bring us with St Margaret and all the saints to feast at your table in heaven. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ,in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

The Lord’s PrayerAll Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,your kingdom come, your will be done,on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins,as we forgive those who sin against us.Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yoursnow and forever. Amen.

The Breaking of the BreadThe Priest breaks the consecrated bread

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.All Though we are many, we are one body,

because we all share in one bread.The Giving of Communion

Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper.

All Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

We sing the Agnus Dei. A Gregory Murray, OSB 1905-1992©1975, 1987 McCrimmon Publishing Ltd

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

All are welcome to either come and receive Communion or a blessing. If you would like a blessing rather than to receive Communion (the bread and

wine) then please keep hold of your service sheet as you approach the servers at front of the church.

Laying on of hands for healing is offered in the south aisle chapel during the distribution of communion. This ministry is offered for your own

needs or for someone who maybe on your heart and mind at this time.Those who are going into hospital in the coming week, or for some other reason, and who would like to be anointed with oil of healing and prayed for by a priest please do have a word with a priest after the service – they

will gladly offer you this ministry.

Communion HymnsHymn 467: Jan Struther. Copyright © Oxford University Press.

LORD OF ALL HOPEFULNESS, Lord of all joy, whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy, be there at our waking and give us, we pray, your bliss in our hearts, Lord,

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

at the break of the day.Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe,be there at our labours, and give us, we pray, your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace, be there at our homing, and give us we pray, your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm, be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray, your peace in our hearts, Lord at the end of the day.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

The Prayers after CommunionCelebrant Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be

the good shepherd, and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again: keep us always under his protection, and give us grace to follow in his steps;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

GIVING OF A LIGHTED CANDLECelebrant: God has delivered us from the dominion of darkness

and has given us a place with the saints in light. Thaddeus and Violet you have received the light of Christ; walk in this light all the days of your life.

All: Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father.

THE BLESSINGCelebrant The God of peace, who brought again from the dead

our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

All Amen.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Hymn 33:William Dix. Copyright © 1999 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.

ALLELUIA! SING TO JESUS,his the sceptre, his the throne;alleluia, his the triumph,his the victory alone:hark, the songs of peaceful Sionthunder like a mighty flood:Jesus out of ev’ry nationhath redeemed us by his blood.

Alleluia, not as orphansare we left in sorrow now;alleluia, he is near us,faith believes, nor questions how:though the cloud from sight received himwhen the forty days were o’er,shall our hearts forget his promise,‘I am with you evermore’?

Alleluia, bread of angels,here on earth our food, our stay;alleluia, here the sinfulcome to you from day to day.Intercessor, friend of sinners,earth’s redeemer, plead for me,where the songs of all the sinlesssweep across the crystal sea.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Alleluia, King eternal,he the Lord of Lords we own;alleluia, born of Mary,earth his footstool, heav’n his throne;he within the veil hast enteredrobed in flesh, our great High Priest;he on earth both priest and victimin the Eucharistic Feast.

THE DISMISSALCelebrant We go into the world to walk in God’s light,

to rejoice in God’s love, and to reflect God’s glory.

Go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia.All Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Calamus Licence No: 95 C.C.L. Licence No: 210222The service material in this booklet is taken from Common Worship. © Copyright 2000

The Archbishop’s Council

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Notices

Services next Sunday:Easter 5

Said Holy Communion (8am)FIISH (9.30 am)Sung Eucharist (11am)

For our prayersThe Parish:

The Sick:

The Departed:

Year’s mind:

Also for our Prayers:

Lady Margaret Walk, Lancing Close, Langley Lane and Lavington Close, Coombe Close, County Oak Lane and Delrogue Road

Patients of Langley Green Hospital and Barry, Pete, Bill Winstone, Toby Barton and Debbie

Margery Walton

Albert Steele, Robert Bowen, Jean Green, Carol Davis, Alice Allday, Esme Shaboe, Charles Humphrey, John Sumner and Francis Hale

For the Alzheimer’s Society and all for whom it cares

For the leaders and young people in Crazy Christians

Thanksgiving for Monday’s May Fayre and all who joined in the fun

Thanksgiving for all involved in our outreach to Crawley Open House

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Notices Continued

Mayfayre: A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Mayfayre last Monday in any capacity be it large or small. We are especially grateful to the people who took over running stalls where a number of the regulars had retired, and to the intrepid who braved the weather, some as late as 8pm, to clear up and pack away. Heavy showers in the afternoon led to the Fayre finishing a little earlier than usual and consequently lower overall takings than last year. Nonetheless, the result was very pleasing given the weather conditions and we have received many positive comments from a wide range of people. It will be some while before we know exactly how much we made but in the meantime the Treasurer has produced a list of takings for each individual stall (before expenses) which is displayed on the porch noticeboard.

A big thank you to all those who contributed to the May Fayre by providing flowers in the church. You really pulled out all the stops this year and made some really interesting and informative displays. Many thanks Sue.

We are looking for a volunteer to help clean Lychgate Cottage. If you have some spare time please contact Mave in the parish office. Thank you.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

The financial position for April was:

Income £11141Expenditure £11809The main items of income were;PGS £4669 and the rent from St Leonard’s £2500.The largest items of expenditure were;Diocesan Contribution £6125Supplies £1348Mission £721The final invoice for the Sound System is still awaited but £17767 has been paid on account.For further information please contact Ray Budd on 01293 520407

It’s now time to return your Church Mission Society collection boxes full of your donations to the work of Dr Ruth Hulser in Tabora Tanzania. For more information about Ruth’s work do please look at the Mission Notice Board at the back of the south aisle or take home a copy of the latest Mission News.

Please note the chancel floor repair works will commence on Monday 24th April it could take up to six weeks to complete the works but we are hopeful and aiming for four weeks, subject to the condition of sleeper timbers and walls. The area will be screened off and will not be available for access. Photos of the work in progress will be placed on Facebook and the website so you can all see what is going on! For any queries please contact James Chase.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Ifield PCC will be meeting on Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 19:30 in St. Margaret’s Church. Items for discussion include feedback on worship matters, plans for the Parish Strategy Awayday on 17/6/17 and an update on the CAP Befriending scheme. Non-members of the PCC are very welcome to attend the meeting (although not entitled to vote). A copy of the minutes of all PCC meetings is available in the PCC file in church. Following the formation of the new Parish of Gossops Green & Bewbush, St. Alban’s on 1//4/17, Ifield DCC meetings are no longer being held. Your new PCC representatives are David Baker, Chris Bell, Jane Binmore, Claire Budd, Sue Edgson, Sue Gilbert, Susan Maries, Veryan Nicholls, Carl Peirce, Lindsey Plunkett, Trevor Strutt and Patricia Upham-Hill. Clare Wilson, PCC Secretary email pccsecretary@ifieldparish.org

Thy Kingdom Come: Responding to the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury to pray that people would know Jesus, called ‘thy kingdom come’, churches across Crawley will be praying together during the days between ascension and pentecost (24th May-4th June). Please look out for posters detailing the events, and join the global wave of prayer.

As part of our ‘Christian Unity Week’ celebrations, the Children of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School warmly invite members of St Margaret’s Church to join with us for our Marian Procession on Friday 26th May. There will be tea an cake served after the liturgy. Please be at school by 1pm, for a 1.15pm start. All welcome!

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

Pillars to Plough 28th May 2017. A number of us will be entering the Pillars to Plough charity walk again this year and we will have people walking 5; 10 or 20 miles in aid of the ‘Ifield Chestnut House’ charities. If you would like to join us I will have some Entry Forms with me in Church, so please see me before or after the service. It will be great to have you join us and support these great causes. Thank you Graham Plunkett. More information is available at http://www. ifieldchestnuthouse . co . uk / We will be running a Confirmation Course for our young people in year 6 of Primary School or above. The course will be held at 3:30pm at St Margaret’s Primary school beginning on Thursday 15th

June for 6 sessions until Thursday 20th July. For more information or to book a place on the course please` contact Mave in the Parish Office.

There are currently Reception Class places available at St Margaret’s School for 2017/18 entry. Please do let friends and family know if you are aware of any who are looking for a school place for the coming year.

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

On Saturday 17th June 10am – 3pm St Margaret’s is having its biannual Strategic Planning Away Day at the brand new church hall built at St John’s, Copthorne. This is the gathering at which we plan our priorities and aims as a church for the next two years so it’s really important that as many of you come as possible. There will be time to enjoy the surroundings and child care facilities laid on if you want to bring your children. So that we know how many to expect and who to send further details to – please do sign up on the list in church. Please put this date in your diary; please pray for us as we begin to think about the priorities for the next two years; and above all else – please do come and join us and have your say.

We are planning to run a four part CMS (Church Mission Society) produced course ‘Living with Muslims’ on Tuesday evening’s beginning at 7:30pm on Tuesday 20th June in St Margaret’s church. The course has 6 sessions including a visit from the Diocesan Interfaith Advisor and a visit to a local mosque. If you are interested in taking part then do please ’sign up’ with Mave in the Office. For more information contact Revd Simon Newham.

Mothers’ Union Family Fun Day at Amberley Museum on July 8th. Application forms for tickets are available now. Email ann@swaine.info Reduced price tickets [£7.00 & £5.00] are ONLY available from Mothers’ Union and ONLY in advance and valid for July 8th. All are welcome - families with or without children, couples and singles. All the attractions of Amberley plus extra activities for children and family worship. Covered areas if it rains cafe/restaurant and a picnic area.

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Holiday Club: Our holiday this year runs from 1st-4th August and we are in urgent need of helpers. Our holiday club is popular and is a great chance to share our faith and have fun with children from our local community. Because the club is running earlier in the summer than in previous years, a few of our normal adult helpers aren’t able to staff the club this year, and the fear is that we won’t be able to run it unless some new adults step forward. Could you offer a week of your time? Speak to Jamie, Veryan or Claire Budd for more information.

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‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)