Elizabeth Ferard, first Deaconess of the Church of England, Founder of the Community of St Andrew, 1883

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Holy Communion
Isaiah 26.7-9, 16-19
Psalm 102.14-21
Matthew 11.28-end

Morning Prayer
Psalms 14, 15, 16
1 Samuel 12
Luke 22.47-62

Evening Prayer
Psalm 18*
Ezekiel 20.1-20
2 Corinthians 13

Collect

Lord of all power and might,
the author and giver of all good things:
graft in our hearts the love of your name,
increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness,
and of your great mercy keep us in the same;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God, whose Son is the true vine and the source of life,
ever giving himself that the world may live:
may we so receive within ourselves
the power of his death and passion
that, in his saving cup,
we may share his glory and be made perfect in his love;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

Generous God,
you give us gifts and make them grow:
though our faith is small as mustard seed,
make it grow to your glory
and the flourishing of your kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.