Lectionary resources Lent 5 Year C

Lectionary -- Lent 5 Year C

Isaiah 43:16-21 I am about to do something new
Psalm 126 We were like people renewed in health
Philippians 3:4b-14 I press on towards the finishing line
John 12:1-11 Mary anointed Jesus' feet

Suggested Hymns (From Denis Towner. TIS = Together in Song; AHB = Australian Hymn Book; SA = Sing Alleluia)

Hymns for Lent 5, Yr.C

lesson hymn TIS AHB SA

G A prophet woman broke a jar 696

E All hail the power of Jesus' name 224 159

E And can it be that I should gain 209 138

Be thou my vision 547 455

O Fear not, rejoice and be glad 36

E Fight the good fight with all thy might 594 511

Ps Forth in your name, O Lord, I go 573 480

O God is the refuge of his saints 120 45

Guide me O thou great Redeemer 569 478

Ps Hail to the Lord's anointed 275 203

E Here gracious Lord, we see you face to face 516 438

G How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 223 158

E I greet you, my Redeemer sure, who lives 198 128

E In faith and hope and love 628 555

Jesus priceless treasure 463

E Jesus the name high over all 218 150

E Jesus the very thought of thee 126

E Jesus thy blood and righteousness 137

Let us with a gladsome mind 83 11

E Lord Jesus joy of loving hearts 499 420

E My God accept my heart this day 485 410

G Myrrh-bearing Mary from Magdala came 662

G O dearest Jesus, why aren't you acquitted? 337 254

E O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder 155

G O sacred head sore wounded 339 255

O Sing praise to God who reigns above 110 27

O/E This is a day of new beginnings 453

Ps To God be the glory, great things he has done 147 85

G To the name of our salvation 127

E We sing the praise of him who died 347 262

What God ordains is always good 109

E When I survey the wondrous cross 342 258

G Woman in the night 661

Other Possible Hymns
(Numbers refer to The Australian Hymn Book and Sing Alleluia. TIS = Together in Song)
56 (TIS 129) Amazing grace
75 (TIS 139) O love of God how strong and true
79 (TIS 141) Praise to the holiest in the heights
148 (TIS 217) Love divine, all loves excelling
257 (TIS 341) My song is love unknown
258 (TIS 342) When I survey the wondrous cross
337 (TIS 430) Your words to me are life and health
455 (TIS 547) Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
488 (TIS 576) O for a closer walk with God
555 (TIS 628) In faith and hope and love
576 (TIS 771) Now to him who loved us, gave us

Sermon Summary (Click here for complete sermon)

A Sign of Love

Mary at Bethany gave an extravagant sign of her love by anointing Jesus with very costly perfume -- nard. [John 12:3-8]. [See also Mark 14:3-9; Matthew 26:6-13 and Luke 7:36-50] ....a dramatic sign of love, a deeply compassionate tenderness, a careless outpouring of emotion, committed in true devotion.

Another kind of love;
There are different human emotions associated with the use of the perfume nard in the only other part of the Bible where it is found. That is in the book of Old Testament love songs, the Song of Solomon or the Song of Songs. [See Song of Songs 1:1-4, 12-17; 2:1-6; 4:9-16.]

Anointing in death
Different kinds of love might be celebrated with spices like those which were erotic for the bride and groom in the Song of Songs ....frankincense, myrrh and aloes? ...As at Bethlehem which in part looks forward to the other New Testament use at the burial of Jesus [John 19:38-40; Mark 15:47-16:1; Luke 23:55-24:1.]

The meaning of her action
It was that use which Mary's action anticipated-- she has anointed my body beforehand for its burial Mark's account foretells how she will be remembered for what she has done, and how Judas immediately went out to betray him, which is highly significant in this context while John take up the other side with the determination of the authorities to kill him. [Mark 14:8. See also Mark 14:10-11; John 11:49-53,57;12:23-24] Mary's loving service is the worship of the one whose sacrificial death is about to make him the universal saviour of humankind.

How often do we still allow arguments about practicality, which are really self justifying, like the complaint of Judas, to take us away from centre of our faith, avoiding true commitment and loyalty. For, despite all misunderstandings to contrary, this is what it means to be a Christian, to be related first to Christ, in true devotion honouring him in his death and knowing the power of his resurrection. Mary knew in her heart what it meant. We too say, Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

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The Gathering of the People of God

CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us worship God. In the name of Christ, Amen.
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. -- Philippians 3:10-11

COLLECT FOR PURITY
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

HYMN O love of God how strong and true TIS 139 AHB 75

PRAYER OF ADORATION
Most wonderful God, our Creator and Redeemer, our Saviour and Friend, our Guide and King, our devotion to you would grow stronger, more true and more pure, looking only to you in love and thanksgiving. Inspire us now to love and honour, remembering the signs of your love, presence and power in the person of Jesus, in his life, death and resurrection. We offer worship in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

CONFESSION
Merciful God, our Maker and our Judge,
We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed:
We have not loved you with our whole heart,
We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves;
We repent, and are sorry for all our sins.
Father, forgive us.
Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. -- 1 Timothy 1:15
Hear then Christ's word of grace to us: Your sins are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.

DOXOLOGY: Hymn 576 Now to him who loved us

Service of the Word

INTRODUCTION OF THEME: Mary's devotion at Bethany: A sign of love and death.
OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 43:16-21 I am about to do something new
PSALM 126 We were like people renewed in health
EPISTLE Philippians 3:4b-14 I press on towards the finishing line
GOSPEL John 12:1-11 Mary anointed Jesus' feet

HYMN 257 My song is love unknown

SERMON

NICENE CREED [Back of Hymn Book]

OFFERING [Singing Group: Jesus stand among us]
SHARING TIME [Notices, celebrations and requests for intercessions]
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Father, we pray for the holy catholic Church;
that we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the church may truly and humbly serve you;
that your name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all ministers of the gospel;
that they may faithfully proclaim your Word
and administer your holy sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
that there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
that our works may find favour in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
that they may be delivered from their distress
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
may we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our community, for the life and worship of this congregation, and for those whose needs are known to us....

THE COLLECT FOR THE DAY
Most generous God,
no human words or costly gifts
can ever express our thanks and praise
for all that you have done for us through Christ your Son.
Grant that we may gladly give you
the one precious gift that we have to bring,
the offering of our loyalty and love;
and enable us to walk in love for others,
as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us,
a fragrant offering and sacrifice to you.
We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Lord's Supper

THE PEACE

HYMN 258 When I survey the wondrous cross

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Thanks and praise ..... in the eternal hymn:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

We thank you ....

[The great prayer of thanksgiving continues, recalling God's goodness in caring for his people, the life and saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ, how he commanded his disciples to remember him with the bread and the wine, and we pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit on us and what we do.]

THE LORD'S PRAYER

BREAKING THE BREAD

LAMB OF GOD
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace.

COMMUNION
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

The Sending Forth of the People of God

HYMN To God be the glory, great things he has done TIS 147 AHB 85
WORD OF MISSION
BLESSING
DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:
In the name of Christ. Amen.

	Hymns for Lent 5, Yr.C
lesson	hymn	TIS	AHB	SA
G	A prophet woman broke a jar	696
E	All hail the power of Jesus' name	224	159
E	And can it be that I should gain	209	138
	Be thou my vision	547	455
O	Fear not, rejoice and be glad			36
E	Fight the good fight with all thy might	594	511
Ps	Forth in your name, O Lord, I go	573	480
O	God is the refuge of his saints	120	45
	Guide me O thou great Redeemer	569	478
Ps	Hail to the Lord's anointed	275	203
E	Here gracious Lord, we see you face to face	516	438
G	How sweet the name of Jesus sounds	223	158
E	I greet you, my Redeemer sure, who lives	198	128
E	In faith and hope and love	628	555
	Jesus priceless treasure		463
E	Jesus the name high over all	218	150
E	Jesus the very thought of thee		126
E	Jesus thy blood and righteousness		137
	Let us with a gladsome mind	83	11
E	Lord Jesus joy of loving hearts	499	420
E	My God accept my heart this day	485	410
G	Myrrh-bearing Mary from Magdala came	662
G	O dearest Jesus, why aren't you acquitted?	337	254
E	O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder	155
G	O sacred head sore wounded	339	255
O	Sing praise to God who reigns above	110	27
O/E	This is a day of new beginnings	453
Ps	To God be the glory, great things he has done	147	85
G	To the name of our salvation		127
E	We sing the praise of him who died	347	262
	What God ordains is always good	109
E	When I survey the wondrous cross	342	258
G	Woman in the night	661