Please stand for the entrance of the High Sheriff of Somerset and MU Diocesan President
Opening Hymn 354 Now Thank We All Our God
during which the Branch Banner is presented.
Kneel /Sit
BIDDING PRAYER
Rector: Ever-loving Father,
We have come here today to thank you for the work and
witness of this branch of the Mothers' Union,
for all by which it is remembered,
for all that it has meant to those who have belonged to it,
and for all who have in any way been helped by its members.
We are here to give thanks to you for everything in its life which
has reflected your mercy, love and grace.
We remember with thanksgiving all past members who have
departed this life and are now in your nearer presence,
for those who have moved away,
and for all members who through sickness or age
cannot be with us today.
And as we recall the happy times of past and present we come to ask your blessing upon the future members and activities of this branch as we enter upon the next century in its life, work and wit-ness, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.
Sit
BIBLE READING Luke 1 : 26 - 38
read by the Bath Archdeaconry President, Mrs Shirley Penn
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