Almighty God,
your Son Jesus Christ has taught us
that what we do for the least of his brothers and sisters
we do also for him:
give us the will to serve others
as he was the servant of all,
who gave up his life and died for us;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Holy and blessed God,
as you give us the body and blood of your Son,
guide us with your Holy Spirit,
that we may honour you not only with our lips
but also with our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(c) 1st Reading 2 Samuel 5: 1–5, 9–10
12* God is our strength and refuge
529* Thy hand, O God, has guided

(c) Psalm Psalm 48 [Ep4C]
646* Glorious things of thee are spoken
380 God has spoken to his people, alleluia
354 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise
593* O Jesus, I have promised

(p) 1st Reading Ezekiel 2: 1–5
381* God has spoken – by his prophets
387* Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken

(p) Psalm Psalm 123 [Pr28A]
696* God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
208 [Hearken, O Lord, have mercy upon us]
145* You servants of the Lord

2nd Reading 2 Corinthians 12: 2–10
645* Father, hear the prayer we offer
352* Give thanks with a grateful heart
594* O Lord of creation, to you be all praise
387* Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken

The Gospel Mark 6: 1–13
454* Forth in the peace of Christ we go
483 Jesus went to worship
618* Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy
197* Songs of thankfulness and praise