![]() ![]() The presider may say these or other suitable words.Į te whanau a te Karaiti/ Dear friends in Christ, every year we celebrate Christ's death and resurrection. The Sermon may include an explanation of Lent and an invitation to keep it faithfully. In the fullness of your mercy blot out my offences.Ĭreate in me a clean heart, O God. Have mercy on me O God in your great kindness: Refrain: Create in me a clean heart, O God. "Create in me a clean heart, O God." may be used by the congregation as a refrain after verse 2, 4a, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17. Psalm 51:1-17 (page 256f.) is used after the first reading. Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 (Revised Common Lectionary) The Proclamation (Readings: NZPB page 574 or page 696) Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, We may receive your full and perfect forgiveness So that when we turn to you and confess our sins ![]() Let us (remain standing as we) pray (in silence) for grace to keep Lent faithfully.Īnd forgive the sins of all who are penitent These are often difficult to burn - two minutes in a microwave (or the equivalent in a conventional oven) dries out the palms and helps them to burn well.Īll standing, the service begins with the following or another greeting. If ashes are used, they may be made from the palms of the previous Palm Sunday. Where, because of particular circumstances, Ash Wednesday cannot be celebrated, this service may be used on the First Sunday in Lent. Ash Wednesday - A Service for the Beginning of Lent
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