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1. THE LORD’S DAY CEREMONY

2. The Lighting of the Candle Song: O Send Forth your Light C:\Users\Acer\Desktop\O SEND FORTH YOUR LIGHT AND YOUR TRUTH.pptx Reading: JOHN 1: 1-5

3. Leader Prays: Lord of the Universe, in honor of Your Son, Light of the Universe of the World and Author of Life, I am about to perform the duty of kindling the light for the Lord’s Day, even as it is written” and you shall call the Sabbath a delight, and the holy day of the Lord honorable “ and may the effect of our fulfilling this commandment be, that the stream of abundant life and heavenly blessing flow in upon is; that You may be gracious unto us and cause Your Holy Spirit to dwell more richly among us.

4. Father of mercy, O continue Your loving kindness towards us. Make us worthy to walk in the way of Your Son, loyal to your teaching and unwavering in love and service. Keep far from us all anxiety, darkness and gloom; and grant that peace, light and joy ever abide in our home; for in you is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light. Response: Amen.

5. Reponsorial Prayer ( Leader extends his/her hands towards unlit candle during this prayer .) Leader: Let us welcome the Lord’s Day. Response : May its radiance illuminate our hearts as we enkindle this candle. Leader : Light is the symbol of the Lord Jesus. Response: The Lord is my. light and my salvation

6. Leader: Light is the symbol of the Lord’s presence with us. Response: He is the true light that enlighten every man. Leader: Light is the symbol of the Lord’s purpose and ways. Response: His word is a lamp unto my feet and a light for my path.

7. Leader: Light is the symbol of the mission to which the Lord be called us. Response: You are the Light of the world, let Your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

8. Blessing of the Lord’s Day Light Leader: Therefore, remembering the Lord Jesus Who is the source of all light and life, and united with all our brothers and sisters and with all the angels and saints, we enkindle this light . Assistant: ( The wife or assistant now light the candle. Then with hands raised over the light prays the following blessing): Blessed are you Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who has hallowed us by Your loving world and taught us to kindle the light for the Lord’s Day.

9. Song: ( The Light of Christ) C:\Users\Acer\Desktop\The Light of Christ.pptx Leader: Father, You have glorified the world by the light of Your Risen Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him You sent Your Spirit into the world to enkindle in us the fire of Your Love. Grant that we who are gathered in his Name, may so live together in the light of His truth that our love for one another may continue to grow each day .

10. Blessing of the Wine Leader: Come let us welcome the day of the Lord in joy and peace. Like a Bride, radiant and joyous, come the day of the Lord. It brings blessings to our hearts, workday thoughts and cares are put aside. The brightness of the Lord’s Day Light shines forth to tell that the Divine Spirit of Love abides within our home. In that light all our blessings are enriched, all our griefs and trials are softened.

11. At this hour, Gods messenger of Peace comes and turns our heart towards one another, strengthening the bond of devotion to that pure and lofty ideal of brotherhood and sisterhood that is found in Holy Scripture. ( Here the leader pours wine into the cup. Holding the cup, be recites the following prayers) Lord , through Your Goodness we have this wine, symbol of joy. As we enter into this Lord’s Day celebration, we thank you for the blessings of this past week; for life, health and strength; for home, love and friendship for the discipline of our trials and temptations through which we are strengthened; for the fruit that has come out of our labors.

12. You have enabled us O Lord, by the blessing of work, and in your love and kindness You have made us holy by the blessing of rest according to your commandments “six” days shall you labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.” Response: Amen. ( the leader now raises the wine the wine cup and prays the traditional blessing): Blessed are You, o Lord our God, King of the universe, Who has created the fruit of the vine . ( The Cup is now passed around)

13. Blessing of the Bread Leader: ( Holding the bread in his hand, says:) Lord, through Your Goodness we have this bread, It is a symbol of our brotherhood and unity, since this one bread comes from many grains of wheat. It is a sign of Your daily provident care and love. As we have this one bread may we also share completely our lives together through the power of your Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life. Response: Amen.

14. Leader: (Holding of the bread, says the traditional blessing): Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who causes the earth to yield food for all. ( The bread is now passed around.) Thanksgiving ( as a portion of the bread is taken, each person may give thanks for a particular blessing he/she s received during the past week) For Example “ I Thank the Lord for this good day with my /family (Or, in the form of “ Berakah ”) “Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe Who has given us…” ( The bread is not eaten until all have given Thanks .

15. The Lords Day Greeting “ This is the Lord’s day- let us be glad and rejoice in it. Response: Amen. (Cheese may be passed around now. Concluding Song ( Thanks be to God) C:\Users\Acer\Desktop\THANKS BE TO GOD.pptx Concluding Prayers (said at the end of the meal) Leader: ( Leader extend his right hand towards members as they pray.)

16. God was given you to us as special gifts. He calls you to be true children of God. He calls you to live lives that are truly Christ like. So that you may experience the fulness of the life of Jesus Christ, we pray that God will bless you and empower you to live in holiness and honor all the days of your lives. Response: Amen

17. Father: I now call upon you the blessing which God commanded that Aaron should pray over the chosen people: ( Then the father calls each child to give his blessing. He may also choose to bless each household helper present.) ____________(child’s name),may the lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Response: Amen