Last Sunday after Epiphany A

The Transfiguration

Sentence
      Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him!' Matthew 17:5
 
Collects
      Almighty God, we confess that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP. Lent 2
 
      Eternal God, our glorious King, whose Son Jesus Christ was seen in splendour by his chosen witnesses: give us, your servants, faith to see in him the true light and to walk in his way, that we may be transformed into his likeness and live with him in glory; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. AAPB.
 
      O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the cloud you foreshadowed our adoption as your children: make us, with Christ, heirs of your glory and bring us to enjoy its fullness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. APBA
 
Readings
      Moses goes up Mount Sinai.   Exodus 24:12-18  
      God has given his Christ the nations for his inheritance.   Psalm 2  
      An authentic word from God.   2 Peter 1:12-21   1:16-21
      Jesus transfigured.   Matthew 17:1-13   17:1-9
 
Supplementary readings
      Habakkuk's prayer.   Habakkuk 3:1-19   3:3-19
      The glory of the new covenant.   2 Corinthians 3:7-18   3:12-4:2
 
Hymns and Spiritual Songs
 
Worship elements
Gathering Songs
 
 
Invocation
Praise
Gradual/Readings
Offertory/Prayer
Recessional 		Book & #
FS 19
NH 31
CC 195
FS 29
TIS 143
HTC 117
CC 203
TIS 217 		Hymn or Chorus first line
Come into his presence singing
But we all with open face beholding
Jesus how lovely you are
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Immortal, Invisible, God only wise
When Jesus led his chosen three
Lord give us your spirit
Love divine, all loves excelling 		Tunes and sources
 
Color Key and Notes
      RCL reading;
      APBA reading;
      Congregational response or refrain, AAPB/RSV;
      Subject heading, AAPB;
      Where there is a second Old Testament reading it is sequential rather than linked to the gospel;
      Hymn book and other abbreviations. See In Words and Song.
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