Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament
Isaiah 53:4-12
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm
Psalm
91
*At the end of the Psalms this is sung or said Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
New Testament
Hebrews 5:1-6
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Gospel
Mark 10:35-45
Deacon:The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you. Or And with your spirit
Deacon: May the Lord be on our minds, on our lips, and on our hearts as we hear His Holy Gospel. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark.
People: Glory to You, Lord Christ.
Deacon: We are reading from Mark's Gospel chapter 10, beginning at verse 35.
35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, 'Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.' 36 And He said to them, 'What do you want Me to do for you?' 37 They said to Him, 'Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory.' 38 But Jesus said to them, 'You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?' 39 They said to Him, 'We are able.' So Jesus said to them, 'You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized; 40 but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.' 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be greatly displeased with James and John. 42 But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, 'You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.'
After the Gospel reading, the deacon elevates the book and says:
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, Lord Christ.
Prayers of the People
Brothers and sisters, God the Father has made peace with us through Jesus the Son.
Therefore, let us approach Him with confidence for our needs and the needs of the whole world.
That the Patriarch, all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons will lead, guide and direct God's people in the way of righteousness.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That missionaries will receive the spiritual and material resources necessary to further God's Kingdom.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That we will be faithful to share the Good News of salvation to everyone, as God presents the opportunity.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That leaders of nations will root out corruption and serve their people with integrity and justice.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That those who have repented from even the most serious of sins will know, in the deepest part of their being, the love and forgiveness of Jesus, Who became the curse for us and is familiar with all our weaknesses.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That the victims of war, violence, poverty or injustice will come to know God in their suffering and be assisted and comforted by those who serve in His name.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
For our own special intentions.
(Pause) Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, You sent Your Son not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.
Hear our prayer and give us the grace to serve one another in love.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.AMEN