The Greeting and IntroductionHeaviness may endure for a night:All But joy comes in the morning.God has been our refuge and our strength:All A present help in time of trouble.Dear friends, we have come together on this day to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, when the sounds of war fell silent on this continent. We come together conscious of our need for God’s forgiveness for the sin and the desire to dominate others that leads to conflict between people, and war between nations. And as we remember the many soldiers, sailors, and airmen who gave their lives restraining evil and opposing tyranny, so we also come in thanksgiving for the years of peace that the nations of Europe have enjoyed since the Second World War. We gather joyfully today, as those who gathered on that first Victory day, glad of each other’s company, and grateful for the laughter and love that follows times of sadness and loss. But above all things, let us pray that God’s will may be done on earth as it is in heaven, as we join our voices together and say:All Our Father…Hymn 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 the everlasting King.Praise him for His grace and favour To our fathers in distress. Praise Him still the same for ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless. Praise him, praise him! Glorious in his faithfulness.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! 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 with us the God of grace.Old Testament Reading: Micah 4.1–4Psalm 85. 9-14The Lord speaks peace to his people.All The Lord speaks peace to his people.I will hear what the Lord God has to say,a voice that speaks of peace.His help is near for those who fear hi,and his glory will dwell in our land.All The Lord speaks peace to his people.Mercy and faithfulness have met;justice and peace have embraced.Faithfulness shall spring from the earthand justice look down from heaven.All The Lord speaks peace to his people.The Lord will make us prosperand our earth shall yield its fruit.Justice shall march before himand peace shall march in his steps.All The Lord speaks peace to his people.New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 5. 16–21Your salvation is near to those who fear you,All that glory may dwell in our land.Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.All that glory may dwell in our land.Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulnessgo before you.All Your salvation is near to those who fear you, that glory may dwell in our land.PrayersLet us pray for all who suffer as a result of conflict,and ask that God may continue to give us peace as we commemorate the 75th anniversaryof Victory in Europe in the Second World War:for the service men and womenwho have died in the violence of war,each one remembered by, and known to, God;Jesus says, Peace I leave youAll My peace I give you.For those who love them in death as in life,offering the distress of our griefand the sadness of our loss.Jesus says, Peace I leave youAll My peace I give you.For all members of the armed forceswho are in danger this day,remembering family, friendsand all who pray for their safe return.Jesus says, Peace I leave youAll My peace I give you.For civilian women, children and menWhose lives are disfigured by war or terror,Calling to mind in penitenceThe anger and hatreds of humanityJesus says, Peace I leave youAll My peace I give you.For peacemakers and peace keepers,who seek to keep this world secure and free.Jesus says, Peace I leave youAll My peace I give you.For all who bear the burden and privilege of leadership,political, military and religious;asking for gifts of wisdom and resolvein the search for reconciliation and peace;Jesus says, Peace I leave youAll My peace I give you.O God of truth and justice,we hold before you those whose memory we cherish,and those whose names we shall never know.Help us to lift our eyes above the torment of this broken world,and grant us the grace to pray for those who wish us harm.As we honour the past,may we put our faith in your future;for you are the source of life and hope,now and for ever.All Amen.A prayer for the Sovereign:Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness,bless our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth,and all who are in authority under her;that they may order all things in wisdom and equity,righteousness and peace, to the honour of your name,and the good of your Church and people;through Jesus Christ our Lord.All Amen.The National AnthemAn Act of CommitmentLet us pledge ourselves anew to the service of God and our fellow men and women:that we may help, encourage and comfort others,and support those working for the relief of the needyand for the peace and welfare of the nations.All Lord God our Father, we pledge ourselves to serve you and all humankind,in the cause of peace, for the relief of want and suffering, and for the praise of your name.Guide us by your Spirit; give us wisdom; give us courage; give us hope;and keep us faithful now and always.Amen.O Lord our God, as we remember, teach us the ways of peace.As we treasure memories, teach us to hope.As we give thanks for the sacrifices of the past,help us to make your future in this world, until your kingdom come.All Amen.The Collect for PeaceAlmighty God,from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed:kindle in the hearts of all people the true love of peace;and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdomthose who take counsel for the nations of the earth;that in tranquillity your kingdom may go forward,till the earth is filled with the knowledge of thy love;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with youin the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.All Amen.HymnNow thank we all our God,With heart and hands and voices,Who wondrous things hath done,In whom his world rejoices;Who from our mother’s armsHath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love,And still is ours to-day.O may this bounteous GodThrough all our life be near us,With ever joyful heartsAnd blessèd peace to cheer us;And keep us in his grace,And guide us when perplexed,And free us from all illsIn this world and the next.All praise and thanks to GodThe Father now be given,The Son, and him who reignsWith them in highest heaven,The One eternal God,Whom earth and heaven adore;For thus it was, is now,And shall be evermore.The BlessingMay God grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest;to the Church, the Queen, the Commonwealth, and all people, peace and concord;and to us and all his servants, life everlasting;and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,be with you now and remain with you always.All Amen.Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.All In the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
NOTICESPastoral Care The clergy are not allowed tomake home visits, even with HolyCommunion, but pleased be assured that youare all in their prayers. If there are any particular needsyou wish prayed for, please let them know by email. FrAdam is contacting as many as possible by phone.Lend with care have decided to offer atemporary pause on payments whileentrepreneurs deal with the impacts of theCoronavirus pandemic. Trudi Watkins hopes thisagreeable to you all.Off line Services There is a free nationalphone line aimed particularly at the over75’s who don’t have access to the internet.Research indicates that some three million people –particularly those in this age group have no, or veryirregular, access to the internet. The line will be available24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044. It is a simple new wayto bring worship and prayer into people’s homes whilechurch buildings are closed.On Line Services will continue to be streameddaily at 10am (except Monday) and also onSundays at 6.30pm. Simon, our organist, isvery kindly providing accompaniment to the hymn, aswell as singing. Thank you, Simon! Please do join in.Sunday Coffee One of the things we’remissing is the opportunity to chat with friends,such as we did in hall on Sundays. Wouldanyone like to have a virtual coffee and chat on Sundaysat 11.00am? If you’d like to, please email Fr Julian(frjulianssc@gmail.com) and he’ll try and set somethingup (this technology malarkey has been a very steeplearning curve for him, as he could barely use a mobilephone!).VE Day This year marks the 75th anniversary ofVE Day this Friday (8th). There will be astreamed service at 2.00pm that day to helpmark this significant commemoration.Donations of the usual kinds are allthe more necessary at the moment.These can be left at Holy TrinitySchool between 9 and 3 just buzz atthe pedestrian gate for access, or at the Vicarage. Thankyou.If you wish to include any items for the notice sheetplease contact Fr. Julian or email Rosie Clarke(rosalynclarke@outlook.com)
Pastoral Care The clergy are not allowed to make home visits, even with Holy Communion, but pleased be assured that you are all in their prayers. If there are any particular needs you wish prayed for, please let them know by email. Fr Adam is now fully recovered will be undertaking to contact you by phone. Lend with Care Trudi Watkins has been asked to nominate an entrepreneur. Please see their website for details, and if you have any preferences please let Fr Julian know (frjulianssgmail.com) and he will pass on your suggestions.Parish Magazine This month’s ‘Outlook’ is available, and will be sent online to those whose email addresses we have, and delivered to the remaining. Please enjoy it. We’re grateful for the contributions in May’s issue, and would welcome as many for June! Thank you.If you wish to include any items for the notice sheet please contact Fr. Julian or email Rosie Clarke (rosalynclarke@outlook.com)
Pastoral Care The clergy are not allowed to make home visits, even with Holy Communion, but pleased be assured that you are all in their prayers. If there are any particular needs you wish prayed for, please let them know by email. Fr Adam is now fully recovered will be undertaking to contact you by phone.Barbara Stratton, RIP Barbara’s funeral will take place on Wednesday. There will be requiem for her streamed on the church’s Facebook page (or through a Church Near You) at 2pm that afternoon (22nd). Lend with Care Trudi Watkins has been asked to nominate an entrepreneur. Please see their website for details, and if you have any preferences please let Fr Julian know (frjulianssgmail.com) and he will pass on your suggestions.Any items for the notice sheet to be received at the Parish Office by Thursday morning, please.
