Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Fridays: From Psalm 16, Conserva me, Domine Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; I have said to the Lord,“You are my Lord, my good above all other.”All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, *upon those who are noble among the people.O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot.My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a goodly heritage.I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night after night.I have set the Lord always before me; because you are at my side I shall not fall.My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope.You
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Evening Prayer, Easter Thursday, 16th April 2020
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Thursdays: From Psalm 133, Ecce, quam bonum Oh, how good and pleasant it is, when kindred live together in unity!It is like fine oil upon the head that runs down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, and runs down upon the collar of his robe.It is like the dew of Hermon that falls upon the hills of Zion. For there the Lord has ordained the blessing: life for evermore.Oh, how good and pleas-ant it is, when kindred live together in unity! READING: Matthew 28:16–20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority
Easter Thursday Morning Prayer, 16th April 2020
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Thursdays: From Psalm 23, Dominus regit me The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.You make me lie down in green pastures and lead me beside still waters.You revive my soul and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil;for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. READING: 1 Corinthians
Evening Prayer, Easter Wednesday, 15th April 2020
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Wednesdays: From Psalm 114, In exitu Israel Hallelujah! When Israel came out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange speech,Judah became the sanctuary of the Lord and Israel the dominion of God.The sea beheld it and fled; Jordan turned and went back.The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like young sheep.What ailed you, O sea, that you fled? O Jordan, that you turned back?You mountains, that you skipped like rams? You little hills like young sheep?Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,who turned the hard rock into a pool of water and flint-stone into a flowing spring. READING: Matthew 28:1–16 After the sabbath, as the
Easter Wednesday Morning Prayer, 15th April 2020
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Wednesdays: From Psalm 18, Diligam te, Domine I love you, O Lord my strength, O Lord my stronghold, my crag and my haven.My God, my rock in whom I put my trust, my shield, the horn of my salvation and my refuge; you are worthy of praise. I called upon the Lord in my distress and cried out to my God for help.You heard my voice from your heavenly dwelling; to your ears came my cry of anguish.You reached down from on high and grasped me; you drew me out of great waters.You brought me out into an open place; you rescued me because you delighted in me. READING: 1 Corinthians 15: 30–41 And why are we putting ourselves in danger every hour?
Evening Prayer, Easter Tuesday, 14th April 2020
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Tuesdays: From Psalm 18, Diligam te, Domine I love you, O Lord my strength, O Lord my stronghold, my crag and my haven. My God, my rock in whom I put my trust, my shield, the horn of my salvation and my refuge; you are worthy of praise. I called upon the Lord in my distress and cried out to my God for help. You heard my voice from your heavenly dwelling; to your ears came my cry of anguish. You reached down from on high and grasped me; you drew me out of great waters. You brought me out into an open place; you rescued me because you delighted in me. READING: Mark 16:9–20 The Shorter Ending of MarkAnd all
Easter Tuesday Morning Prayer, 14th April 2020
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Tuesdays: From Psalm 91, Cantate Domino Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing the praises of God in the congregation of the faithful.Let the people rejoice in their maker; let the children of God be joyful in their sovereign.Let them praise the name of the Lord in the dance; let them sing praise to God with timbrel and harp.For the Lord takes pleasure in this people and adorns the poor with victory. READING: 1 Corinthians 15:12–28 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, then
Evening Prayer, Easter Monday, 13th April 2020
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Mondays: From Psalm 30, Exaltabo te, Domine O Lord my God, I cried out to you, and you restored me to health.You brought me up, O Lord, from the dead; you restored my life as I was going down to the grave.Sing to the Lord, you servants of God; give thanks for the remembrance of the holiness of God.For the wrath of God endures but the twinkling of an eye, the divine favour for a lifetime.Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever. READING: Mark 16:1–8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and
Worship for Easter Day
The provincial Eucharist will be live-streamed at 11am (and available thereafter) on YouTube and Facebook. Here is a Service of the Word Suitable for use at Home. You will need a candle to light during the service, and a small bowl of water. May our gift of love in worship be offered in the name of the God whose best name is Love, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us keep silence. *** The Greeting Rise up and live!Life springing forth from death is offered to the world.Thanks be to you, O Christ.Christ is risen, alive in overflowing grace.Thanks be to you, O Christ.Christ is risen, alive in the determined survival of good.Thanks be to you, O Christ. Death is overcome for ever. Lord Jesus Christ passed from death to life. Throughout the world Christians celebrate the awesome power of God. As we hear his word and proclaim all
The Easter Vigil.
The Province is live streaming this service at 8.30pm. Find it on YouTube. Or on Facebook.
St Ternans Banchory 