If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has passed
away, behold the new has come.  All this is from God, who
through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry
of reconciliation.  2 Corinthians 5:17-18 

*People*  Thanks be to God. 

*or this* 

From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be
great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be
offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be
great among the nations, says the Lord of Hosts.  Malachi 1:11 

*People*  Thanks be to God. 

*A meditation, silent or spoken, may follow.* 


*The Officiant then begins the Prayers* 

Lord, have mercy. 

Christ, have mercy. 

Lord, have mercy. 

*Officiant and People* 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
 hallowed be they 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,
 and the power, and the glory,
 for ever and ever.  Amen. 

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Our Father in heaven,
 hallowed be you 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. 

Save us from the time of trial,
 and deliver us from evil. 

For the kingdom, the power,
 and the glory are yours,
 now and for ever.  Amen.