{"id":3139,"date":"2020-03-28T13:38:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T17:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/main\/?page_id=3139"},"modified":"2020-03-28T15:08:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-28T19:08:16","slug":"divine-worship-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/detroitmarthoma.org\/main\/resources\/divine-worship-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Divine Worship – English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call To Worship:<\/strong>
\nP: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence
\nwith singing! Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless
\nHis name!
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Opening Song<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kauma \u2013 Adoration:<\/strong>
\nP: Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
\nC: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be forever. Amen.
\nP: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might, Heaven and Earth are full of Your Glory. Hosanna in
\nthe Highest.
\nC: Blessed is He who has come and is to come again in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
\nP: Holy art Thou, O God
\nC: Holy art Thou, Almighty Lord
\nP: Holy art Thou, Immortal Lord
\nC: O Lord, the Messiah, who was (\u2020) crucified for us, have mercy on us
\n(Repeat the above 3x)<\/p>\n

P: O Lord, have mercy on us.
\nC: O Lord, have compassion and mercy upon us.
\nP: O Lord, accept our prayers and worship and have mercy on us.
\nC: Glory be to You, O God.
\nP: Glory be to You, Creator of all.
\nC: Glory to You, O King the Messiah, for you have compassion on Your sinful servants. Bless us, O Lord.
\nP: Our Father in Heaven,
\nC: Hallowed be Your Name; May Your Kingdom come. May Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
\nGive us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Do not bring
\nus to the time of trial but deliver us from the evil one. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are
\nYours now and forever. Amen<\/p>\n

Prayer:<\/strong>
\nP: O Lord God, enlighten us with the rays of Your blissful and shining light. Cheer us this day with the
\njoy of Your resurrection from the dead. Make us joyful by Your Lordship. O God our Messiah, who is
\nthe hope of our life and Savior of our souls, strengthen us with the power of Your Grace.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Psalm of Confession:<\/strong>
\nP: Have mercy on me O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to Your abundant mercy blot
\nout my transgressions.
\nC: Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin!
\nP: For I know my transgressions and my sin is ever before me.
\nC: Against You, and You only have I sinned, and done that which is evil in Your sight.
\nP: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
\nC: Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities.
\nP: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.
\nC: Cast me not away from Your presence and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
\nP: Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.
\nC: O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your Praise.
\nP: Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
\nC: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.<\/p>\n

Prayer of Confession (#2):<\/strong>
\nALL: O God, our loving and merciful Father, we now confess our many and innumerable sins. Our sins
\nhave degraded us. We have caused grief and loss to others. We have caused dishonor and loss to Your
\nGlory and sorrow to Your Paternal love. We confess our sins of the mind and body and our
\nshortcomings in private and public life. Heavenly Father forgive us all these sins. O loving Jesus, take
\naway our burden of sin. O Sanctifying Spirit sanctify us. O Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
\nconfirm us in the heritage of Your children and hear our prayers in the name of our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n

Absolution:<\/strong>
\nP: May the Almighty God our Heavenly Father, who of His great mercy has promised forgiveness of
\nsins to all of them who with hearty repentance and true faith turn to Him, have mercy on you; pardon
\nand deliver you from all your sins; strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life,
\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Mar Bala\u2019s Petition:<\/strong>
\nP: O Merciful Lord, have compassion on us on our day of judgment. In Your tenderness, forgive our
\nmistakes. O compassionate One, we knock at Your door during our miseries. O Lord, look with mercy
\non our humble petitions. O sympathetic Lord, knowing that You would open Your door of blessings to
\nrepenting sinners, we come to You with a contrite heart. Heavenly Father, we are praying to You;
\naccept our prayers and bless us. Let us praise the Almighty who promised, \u201cCall and I will answer, seek
\nand you shall find, and ask you shall be given.
\nC: O Lord, who is the Master of everything above and the refuge for everyone below, accept our praise
\nand worship and bless us.<\/p>\n

(The following 2x lines will be repeated 3x)
\nP: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
\nC: Glory be to You, O God.<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving: The Magnificat (Song of Virgin Mary):<\/strong>
\nP: My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
\nC: For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden; For behold, henceforth all generations will call
\nme blessed.
\nP: For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name.
\nC: And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.
\nP: He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
\nC: He has put down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of low degree.
\nP: He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent empty away.
\nC: He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our Fathers, to
\nAbraham, and to his posterity forever.
\nP: Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
\nC: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.<\/p>\n

Ekba:<\/strong>
\nP: We praise You O Triune God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Psalm 103:<\/strong>
\nP: Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name!
\nC: Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all His benefits.
\nP: Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.
\nC: Who satisfies you with good as long as you live, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle\u2019s.
\nP: For as the Heavens are high above the Earth, so great is His steadfast love towards those who fear
\nHim.
\nC: As far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our transgressions from us.
\nP: As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him.
\nC: For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.
\nP: But the steadfast love of our Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear Him and
\nHis righteousness.
\nC: To those who keep His covenant and remember to do His commandments.
\nP: Glory be to the Father, the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
\nC: As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.<\/p>\n

Praise of The Angels:<\/strong>
\nP: As the angels in the most high, we the weak and frail praise You.
\nC: Glory to God on high, at all times and in all seasons, and on earth peace, unity, and goodwill among
\nhuman beings. Almighty Father, Heavenly King, Lord the Creator, we praise You, we bless You, we
\nworship You, we glorify You, we give You thanks for Your great Glory. O God, who is One with the only
\nbegotten Son, and the Holy Spirit. O Lamb of God, Son of the Father that takes away the sins of the
\nworld, have mercy upon us. O Lord, who takes away the sins of the world, accept our prayers. O Lord,
\nwho sits at the right hand of God in Glory, have mercy upon us and bless us. For You alone are Holy,
\nYour alone are the Lord, for the Glory of God the Father, You alone are Christ with the Holy Spirit of
\nmost high. Amen.<\/p>\n

Prayer:<\/strong>
\nP: Our Lord Jesus Christ, shut not the door of Your blessing against us.
\nC: Lord, we confess that we are sinners, bless us.
\nP: O Lord, Your love has brought You down to us so that our death might be avert by Your death.
\nC: O Lord bless us. Amen<\/p>\n

1st Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n

2nd Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prayer for The Holy Spirit (#2):<\/strong>
\nP: O Lord Jesus Christ, grant us Your Holy Spirit which was given to Your Holy Apostles in the Upper
\nRoom; give us the spirit of wisdom and power, the spirit of sonship that has power over all things and
\nabides with us forever. O Heavenly King, Spirit of Truth, and Comforter come to us and dwell in us.
\nCleanse us from all uncleanness and save us. As You came into the midst of Your disciples and gave
\nthem peace, come and ever abide with us Your servants. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are worthy
\nto receive praise and glory forever.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Petition:<\/strong>
\nP: We thank You O God our Father, the Lord of all things, who has brought us safely unto this hour,
\nkeep us this day from sin and danger and preserve us in righteousness. O Lord, our trust is in You
\nalone; let Your loving care and tender mercy be upon us. O Gracious Lord, teach us Your statutes and
\nlead us in them. Holy Lord, enlighten us with Your light. Give to us this day all the good things we
\nneed. Praise, glory, and dominion are Yours forever and ever.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Promeon (Fifth Sunday):<\/strong>
\nP: Let us pray to the Lord for His Grace and Mercy.
\nC: Merciful Lord, have mercy on us and help us.
\nP: Make us worthy O Lord, to offer to You continually praise and Thanksgiving, glory, adoration, and
\nunfading majesty. O Christ, the only begotten Son, who gave himself for the redemption and
\natonement of the sins of the whole world, who by His own crucifixion saved us His sheep from the
\nwolves; who by His own sacrifice, reconciled our race to the Holy and Righteous Father; then who by
\nHis resurrection brought new life to those who believe in Him; to You belong praise, honor, and
\nmajesty at this time of prayer and all the days of our life forever and ever.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Sedra (Fifth Sunday):<\/strong>
\nP: O Creator of heaven and earth, who offered himself to snners in order to deliver those enslaved to
\nsin and destruction; You, righteous son, who rose to shine in this dark world; You only true warrior,
\nwho was bound that we may be delivered from the bondage of the strong; we pray to You, O King of
\nkings, and our Lord Christ. We praise and glorify You because You have saved Your church from all
\ntribulations in persecutions; established the true faith on earth; illuminated with the light of life; and
\nstrengthened the worship of praise, thanksgiving and prayer. Lord, perfect Your church with all
\nspiritual blessings, offer courage and wisdom to all its ministers from above. Grant to Your people
\njoyous days and prosperous years. O Merciful and Gracious God, grant forgiveness of sins, full
\nrecovery for the sick, and comfort and peace to the poor and needy. Provide for the orphans and
\nwidows. Direct an end to wars, strife, and rebellion and let Your peace reign on earth. Hasten the time
\nwhen people of nations and tongues shall know the way of Your salvation and believe in You. We will
\noffer praise and thanksgiving to you and to the Father into the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Ethra (Fifth Sunday):<\/strong>
\nP: O Lord Jesus Christ, Savior and Protector of the faithful, who has drawn Your creations to worship
\nby Your sufferings, accept the worship we offer in Your presence. Grant us grace that we may be
\ncleansed from the stains of sin. May Your unchanging peace dwell in us. Let our wisdom be
\nenlightened by Your light. Reinforce us by the love of Your cross and may the power of Your blessing
\ngovern our thoughts. Give us joyful hearts to sing You praise and thanksgiving and equip us with good
\ngifts to please You. Give us Your grace to worship You with fear and reverence forever.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Mar Ephraim\u2019s Prayer (Fifth Sunday):<\/strong>
\nP: Have mercy on us O Lord, Son of God, who by Your glorious Resurrection did make us free.
\nC: On the first day of the week, the Word, the only begotten Son of the Father rose again from the tomb
\nand made the company of the beloved to rejoice and they preached the resurrection.
\nP: Praise to You, O firstborn of the Father; Praise to You, O first born of Mary; Praise be to You, O first
\nborn from the dead.
\nC: You who hears prayers and grants petitions, accept our prayers and grant our petitions by Your grace.
\nAmen.<\/p>\n

Praise and Petition to The Most High:<\/strong>
\nP: Blessed is the name of the Lord in the most high.
\nC: Blessed is the honor of the Lord in the most high, blessed is the name of the Lord forever and ever.
\nP: Holy and Glorious Trinity, have mercy on us.
\nC: Holy and Glorious Trinity, have compassion and mercy on us, Holy and Glorious Trinity, have mercy on
\nus.
\nP: You are Holy and Glorious forever.
\nC: You are Holy and Glorious forever, You are Holy, Blessed is Your Holy Name forever.
\nP: Our Lord we praise You.
\nC: Our Lord we praise You our eternal refuge, we praise You. God bless us.
\nP: Our Father in Heaven,
\nC: Hallowed be Your Name; May Your Kingdom come. May Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
\nGive us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Do not bring
\nus to the time of trial, but deliver us from the evil one. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are
\nYours now and forever. Amen<\/p>\n

Second Part:<\/strong>
\nP: O Lord who was sacrificed on the heights of Calvary and thereby did atone for the sins of the whole
\nworld, accept the prayers and supplications of Your servants, who now await Your abundant blessing,
\nand cleanse our bodies and souls. Let love, peace, and unity reign among us. Make us worthy for a
\nglorious resurrection and for a place at Your right hand forever, at Your coming again.
\nC: Amen<\/p>\n

Psalm 63:<\/strong>
\nP: O God, You are my God, early will I seek You;
\nC: My soul thirsts for You: my flesh faints for You, as in a dry and weary land where no water is.
\nP: So, I have looked upon You in the sanctuary, beholding Your power and glory.
\nC: Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You.
\nP: So, will I praise You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Your name.
\nC: My soul is feasted as with marrow and fat, and my mouth praises You with joyful lips, when I think of
\nYou upon my bed, and meditate on You in the watches of the night;
\nP: For You have been my help and in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.
\nC: My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. Praise be to You; O Lord forever.
\nP: Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
\nC: As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, a world without end. Amen.<\/p>\n

Litany:<\/strong>
\nP: O Lord, the host of spirits and flaming fires praise You in the highest. Together with them we also
\nsing praises to You.
\nC: Remember us O Christ, when You come.
\nP: O Lord we praise Your humility, we glorify Your divinity, and Your resurrection from the dead.
\nC: Remember us O Christ when You come.
\nP: O Lord, we children of Your faithful Church praise You on earth, because You have made us rejoice
\nby Your resurrection.
\nC: Remember us O Christ, when You come.
\nP: The Church and all her children praise You and glorify Your resurrection, because You came and
\nsaved Your Church from the way of estrangement.
\nC: Remember us O Christ when You come.
\nGospel:
\nD: Brothers and sisters, let us stand in silence and reverence and listen to the proclamation of the
\nliving Word of God from the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
\nC: Amen
\nP: Peace be with you all (\u2671)
\nC: May the Lord make us all worthy to listen to His Word
\nP: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, which proclaims life and salvation to the world, as
\nrecorded by the Apostle\u2026. (or) by the Evangelist\u2026.
\nC: Blessed is He that has come and will come again. Praise to the Father who sent Him for our salvation.
\nMay his blessings be ever upon us.
\nP: In the days of Jesus the Christ, our Lord and Savior, the Word of life, God incarnate of the Blessed
\nVirgin Mary, it happened in this way (or he taught in this manner).
\nC: So we believe and affirm
\nGospel Reading
\nP: Peace be with you all
\nC: And also with you. We thank you, Lord, that you have given us your gospel which is indeed the light of
\nthe world, that we may be drawn closer to you. Enable us by Your grace to praise You through the living
\nwords of Your gospel.<\/p>\n

Intercessory Prayer:<\/strong>
\nP: Our Father in Heaven,
\nC: Hallowed be Your Name; May Your Kingdom come. May Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
\nGive us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Do not bring
\nus to the time of trial, but deliver us from the evil one. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are
\nYours now and forever. Amen<\/p>\n

Nicene Creed:<\/strong>
\nP: We believe in the one true God, the Father Almighty;
\nC: Maker of Heaven and Earth and of all things visible and invisible. We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
\nthe only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds. Light of light, very God of very
\nGod, begotten not made being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who
\nfor us men and for our salvation came down from Heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the
\nVirgin Mary, and was made man. He was crucified also for us in the days of Pontius Pilate, suffered and
\ndied and was buried. The third day He rose again by his Father\u2019s holy will, ascended into Heaven and sits
\nat the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead and
\nof His kingdom there will be no end.
\nC: We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the
\nFather and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets and apostles.
\nC: We believe in one Holy, catholic and apostolic Church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission
\nof sins and look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the new life of the world to come. Amen<\/p>\n

Sermon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intercessory Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hoothama (Closing Prayer):<\/strong>
\nP: O Lord our God, Glory to You forever, Glory to You, Glory to You, O Lord Christ, by Your compassion
\nand infinite Grace, hear our prayers and accept our service. O Lord God, come for our help and cleanse
\nus. O Lord, may our service be agreeable to You, our worship pleasing, our petitions acceptable and
\nour prayers worthy of Your acceptance. O Lord God, may Your blessings, mercies, help and all Your
\ndivine gifts come on us who are weak, and upon our weak human race, and dwell among us forever.
\nC: Amen.<\/p>\n

Benediction:<\/strong>
\nP: You are blessed by the Lord who created Heaven and Earth, may the Lord bless and sanctify all of
\nyou who have attended this Divine Service with us. May (\u2020) God the Father, the Son, and the Holy
\nSpirit, hear and accept our weak and inadequate prayers before His Throne of Grace.
\nC: Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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