The Life of Joseph
uncovering divine wisdom in the everyday
Gathering Hymn
Come Thou Fount
Verse 1
Come, thou fount of every blessing,
tune my heart to sing thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
sung by flaming tongues above
Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it,
mount of thy redeeming love.
Verse 2
Here I raise my Ebenezer,
here by thy great help I’ve come
And I hope, by thy good pleasure,
safely to arrive at home
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
wandering from the fold of God
He, to rescue me from danger,
interposed his precious blood.
Verse 3
O to grace how great a debtor,
daily I’m constrained to be
Let thy goodness, like a fetter,
bind my wandering heart to thee
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
prone to leave the God I love
Here’s my heart, O, take and seal it,
seal it for thy courts above.
Gathering Prayer
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. And also with you.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you 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.
The Collect
Almighty God, in our baptism you adopted us for your own. Quicken, we pray, your Spirit within us, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
The First Reading: Genesis 48:1-20
48 After this, Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is ill.” So he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And it was told to Jacob, “Your son Joseph has come to you.” Then Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed. 3 And Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me, 4 and said to me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will make of you a company of peoples and will give this land to your offspring after you for an everlasting possession.’ 5 And now your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, are mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, as Reuben and Simeon are. 6 And the children that you fathered after them shall be yours. They shall be called by the name of their brothers in their inheritance. 7 As for me, when I came from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died in the land of Canaan on the way, when there was still some distance to go to Ephrath, and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).”
8 When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said, “Who are these?” 9 Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” And he said, “Bring them to me, please, that I may bless them.” 10 Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. So Joseph brought them near him, and he kissed them and embraced them. 11 And Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your offspring also.” 12 Then Joseph removed them from his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. 13 And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near him. 14 And Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, crossing his hands (for Manasseh was the firstborn). 15 And he blessed Joseph and said,
“The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked,the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day,16 the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys; and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.”
17 When Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him, and he took his father's hand to move it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's head. 18 And Joseph said to his father, “Not this way, my father; since this one is the firstborn, put your right hand on his head.” 19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great. Nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” 20 So he blessed them that day, saying, “By you Israel will pronounce blessings, saying,‘God make you as Ephraim and as Manasseh.’” Thus he put Ephraim before Manasseh.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Hymn
In Tenderness
Verse 1
In tenderness He sought me
Weary and sick with sin
And on His shoulders brought me
Back to His fold again
While angels in His presence sang
Until the courts of heaven rang
Chorus
Oh the love that sought me
Oh the blood that bought me
Oh the grace that
brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me
to the fold of God
Verse 2
He died for me while I was sinning
Needy and poor and blind
He whispered to assure me
I've found thee thou art Mine
I'd never heard a sweeter voice
It made my aching heart rejoice
Verse 3
Upon His grace I'll daily ponder
And sing anew His praise
With all adoring wonder
His blessings I retrace
It seems as if eternal days
Are far too short to sing His praise
Gospel Reading:
Luke 9:46-48
The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to LUKE.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. 48 Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
The Apostles Creed
The congregations stands
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Your will be done:
on earth as in heaven.
At the prayers conclusion:
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Confession
The Priest calls the people to confession, then all say together.
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
The Priest prays the Absolution
The Peace
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
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Offertory Hymn
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Verse 1
Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow
Of turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been
Thou forever wilt be
Chorus
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning
New mercies I see
All I have needed
Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
Verse 2
Summer and winter
And springtime and harvest
Sun moon and stars
In their courses above
Join with all nature
In manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness
Mercy and love
Verse 3
Pardon for sin
And a peace that endureth
Thy own dear presence
To cheer and to guide
Strength for today
And bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine
With ten thousand beside
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of constant love, in this eucharist you renew the covenant made once with us in baptism. As you are faithful in all things may we, in our offering, be faithful to our calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…Now with all creation we raise our voices
to proclaim the glory of your name.
Holy, holy, Lord,
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna,
hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes
who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna,
hosanna in the highest.
...All glory and honour are yours, Father and Son, with the Holy Spirit in the holy Church, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
“I am the bread which has come down from
heaven,” says the Lord.
Give us this bread for ever.
“I am the vine, you are the branches.”
May we dwell in him, as he lives in us.
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
The Congregation is invited to the Lord’s Table to receive the bread and the wine.
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Thanks be to God.
Communion Hymn
538 - Nearer, My God, to Thee
Prayer after Communion
Faithful God, in baptism and eucharist we are made one with you. May we who have shared in holy things always bear witness to your covenant, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Closing Hymn
Tethered to the Cross
Verse 1
Tho winds of change blow bitter
I will not fear the win - ter
My faith won't bend or wither
I'm tethered to the cross
Verse 2
Should wanderlust entice me
His compass true will guide me
Back where his love will hide me
I'm tethered to the cross
Chorus 1
Here and now and age to age
My grateful song will be the same
Thank you thank you I've been saved
I'm tethered to the cross
Verse 3
When troubles roll like breakers
So full of dread and dangers
My victory's in the Saviour
I'm tethered to the cross
Verse 4
Tomorrow looms uncertain
With untold joy and burdens
I'll walk with strength and fervour
I'm tethered to the cross
Chorus 1
Here and now and age to age
My grateful song will be the same
Thank you thank you I've been saved
I'm tethered to the cross
Verse 5
When through the valley's shadowed
I fight my final battle
I'll rise in Christ unshackled
Tethered to the cross
Final Chorus
Hallelujah oh my soul
He will not ever let me go
Hell may rage but it will hold
I'm tethered to the cross
The Blessing
Send us anywhere you would have us go, only go there with us. Place upon us any burden you desire, only stand by us to sustain us. Break any tie that binds us, except the tie that binds us to you. And the blessing of God; the Creator, who made and knows us; the Savior, who redeems and befriends us; and the Spirit, who enlightens and sustains us, be with you this day and always. Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
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