An Order of Worship
for the Evening

*The church is dark, or partially so, when the service is to begin.* 


*All stand, and the Officiant greets the people with these words.* 

Light and Peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord. 

*People*  Thanks be to God. 


*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost* 

*Officiant*  Alleluia.  Christ is risen.
*People*  The Lord is risen indeed.  Alleluia. 


*In Lent and on other penitential occasions* 

*Officiant*  Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins; 

*People*  His mercy endures for ever. 


*One of the following, or some other Short Lesson of Scripture
appropriate to the occasion or to the season, may then be read* 

Jesus said, "You are the light of the world.  A city built on a
hill cannot be hid.  No one lights a lamp to put it under a
bucket, but on a lamp-stand where it gives light for everyone
in the house.  And you, like the lamp, must shed light among
your fellow men, so that they may see the deed you do, and
give glory to your Father in heaven."  Matthew 5:14-16