18th June 2023 10.30am – Second Sunday after Trinity Eucharist

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The Readings

Exodus 19.2-8a

They had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain. Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, ‘Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.’

So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. The people all answered as one: ‘Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.’ Moses reported the words of the people to the Lord.

Matthew 9.35-10.8

Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.’

Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.

These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: ‘Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.

Scripture Quotations are from: New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. http://nrsvbibles.org

The Sermon
By Matthew Wood

 

(To be be uploaded later)

The Prayers
Prepared by  Joe

 

 

We pray for the Church of Christ, for Bishop Pete and Bishop Sophie, our Archbishops Justin and Stephen, all here who lead us in worship and prayer, and all those whose time and talents are given to St Mary’s, St John’s and St Mark’s.  

 

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

Jesus tells us “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”  We pray that we can be workers in your field, and bring people to the Gospel.

 

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

We pray for the people of Ukraine and hope for a peaceful resolution to that conflict. We pray for families on both sides of the conflict who have seen their members go to war.  We pray for our sister city of Donetsk, and all devastated settlements in Ukraine. We pray for those driven from their homes by conflict and natural disaster that they may find a safe haven, and we pray for those refugees lost at sea, and their families.

 

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

We pray for those in political office, that they may behave honestly and with the interests of the constituents and the citizens of this country in mind.

 

We pray for our community here in Walkley, and for the city of Sheffield, and for our neighbours and friends.  We pray for the people of the city of Nottingham and the victims of the attacks that took place there this week. 

 

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

On this Mothering Sunday, we pray for all those who act as a loving presence in the lives of those around them.  We pray for those with broken relationships with their mother or children. We pray for those mothers who have lost children, or who have suffered the pain of miscarriage.

 

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

We pray for the aged and infirm, and those sick in mind, body or spirit, and those who find life especially difficult at this time. We pray that you strengthen them and bring them the healing and peace that belong to your kingdom.  In a few moments of silence, we bring to mind those we know who need your healing presence.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

We pray for those currently close to death, and those accompanying them on this final part of their Earthly journey.  We pray for those who have died, recently and in the past, and those who mourn.  

 

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

Finally, Lord, we silently bring before you those special to us, and also those issues and concerns that we have in our own lives.

 

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

 

Rejoicing in the communion of Mary, Mark, John and of all the Saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to God.

Merciful Father:

accept these prayers

for the sake of your Son,

our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 

Amen

 

Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, material from which is used her is copyright (c) The Archbishops' Council 2000