O God,
who has taught us
that those who give a cup of water
in his name will not lose their reward:
open our hearts to the needs of your children,
and in all things make us obedient to your will,
so that in faith we may receive your gracious gift,
eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

God,
the strength of all those who put their trust in you:
Mercifully accept our prayers
and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace,
that in the keeping of your commandments
we may please you, both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eternal Father,
we thank you for nourishing us
with these heavenly gifts.
May our communion strengthen us in faith,
build us up in hope,
and make us grow in love;
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

PROPER 8 The Sunday between June 26 and July 2 inclusive

Year A

(c) 1st Reading Genesis 22: 1–14
13* God moves in a mysterious way
59* New every morning is the love
601* Teach me, my God and King
323* The God of Abraham praise

(c) Psalm Psalm 13
528* The Church’s one foundation

(p) 1st Reading Jeremiah 28: 5–9
381* God has spoken – by his prophets

(p) Psalm Psalm 89: 1–4, 15–18
80* Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
32* O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
490* The Spirit lives to set us free
374* When all thy mercies, O my God

2nd Reading Romans 6: 12–23
642* Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!)
400* And now, O Father, mindful of the love
87 Christ is the world’s light, he and none other
703 Now lives the Lamb of God
638* O for a heart to praise my God
594* O Lord of creation, to you be all praise!
597* Take my life and let it be
492* Ye servants of God, your master proclaim

The Gospel Matthew 10: 40–42
517* Brother, sister, let me serve you
495* Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love