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Christingle “Christingle"
means Christ-Light and derives from the Moravian custom of distributing lighted
candles to children on Christmas Eve. The theme of the worship is Jesus,
the Light of the World. Christingle was popularised by The ChiIdren's
Society in 1968 and today's Service is held in support of its work.
The cocktail sticks
represent the 4 corners of the world and the 4 seasons. The fruit stands for all
the good things God gives us. The red ribbon reminds
us of Jesus` blood, shed when he died for us on the Cross. The candle represents
Jesus, who shines his bright light into the dark corners of this world. We
prepare to worship Vicar Christ
has brought us out of darkness All
to live in his marvellous light. Minister
May
God our Father grant us the light of Christ, that we may shine with his love, be
prompt to serve and ever eager to follow in his steps, who is the true light and
source of life All Amen We listen to God`s Word
Our
Prayers Prayers
led by
Megan. Lord Jesus Christ, Light of the World, shine into the darkness of lives without hope. We pray for children who see crime as a way of life. Help us to show them how to find another way. Shine your light in their darkness. Sing together The Lord is my light, my light and salvation, In him I trust, in him I trust. Leader Lord Jesus Christ, Light of the World, shine into the darkness of lives lived in fear. We pray for children who have run away from home or are at risk. Help us to stand by them so that they may discover strength. Shine your light in their darkness. Lord Jesus Christ, Light of the World, shine into the darkness of lives lived in conflict. We pray for children who are refugees, torn by the tension of life in a new culture. Help us to understand their conflicts so that they may find acceptance. Shine your light into their darkness. Sing together The Lord is my light, my light and salvation, In him I trust, in him I trust. Leader Lord Jesus Christ, Light of the World, we thank you for the work of The Children’s Society. We pray that through their projects and their workers your light might shine into the lives of children lost in the darkness of fear, disregard and conflict. Help us, with them, to shine your light into the darkness. Amen.
At the end of the prayers All 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 yours, now
and for over. Amen. Presentation of Christingles The curate, Rev Ken supervises.......
The congregation
remain seated during the following
hymn Christingle Hymn
Tune Lourdes Round orange, round orange you serve as a sign that God made the world with a purpose divine. The
power of love is always the same: be
glad, give thanks, rejoice in God's name. Red ribbon, you tell of the bloodshed and pain which led to forgiveness when Jesus was slain. The
power of love.... Ripe fruits, freely given, this truth you recall; when God hands out presents they're meant for us
all. The
power of love…. Bright candle, the message you carry is clear:
the true light from God found a home with us here
The power of love…. The
lights are dimmed and Rev Ken says a prayer for the work of
The Children`s Society. The
lights are put on, the candles put out and everyone returns to their seat.
Blessing Minister
Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you,
scatter the darkness from before your path, and make you ready to meet him when
he comes in glory; and the blessing of God Almighty, Father Son and Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always All
Amen Dismissal Minister
God
shines in your hearts: All
Praise
to Christ our Light! Minister
Christ
is the Light of the World: All
Praise to Christ our Light! Minister
Go
in the power of the Spirit, to bring light to others: All
Praise to Christ our
Light!
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Collect (Prayer) for 11th May 2008WhitsundayGod, who as at this time taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all thingsand evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. This site is dedicated to Hilary Doreen Davies who departed this life 26 November 2003 aged 71 after 23 years of chronic illness with strokes, cancer and arthritis. St Hilary's Church is our tribute to a brave lady who was mother to Sarah, Catherine, the late Rachel, the late John and wife to the late Owen Williams Davies. [Guest
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