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CONFIRMATION SERVICE

AT

CHRISLAND UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA

DATE: SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 2024

TIME: 10:00AM

VENUE: UNIVERSITY WORSHIP CENTRE

BY HIS LORDSHIP

THE RT. REV’D. DR. EMMANUEL OLUDAISI ADEKUNLE

BISHOP, DIOCESE OF EGBA

THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

AND CHAIRMAN, CAN OGUN STATE

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 Rev’d. Oluwajuwonlo A. Onasanya
University Chaplain

Rt. Rev’d. Emmanuel O. Adekunle Ph.D.

Diocesan Bishop, Egba Anglican Communion

Mr. Moses Esah

Ag. Bursar

Mr. Samuel Omotosho

Registrar

Prof. Ebenezer O. Farombi FAS

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Prof. (Mrs.) Chinedum Peace Babalola FAS, FAAS

Vice Chancellor

Distinguished Prof. Ayodeji Olukoju FNAL

Pro Chancellor

High Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Winifred Awosika OON

Chancellor

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 CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

Abodunde Esther Toluwase Adetunji Timothy

Adefuye Esther Jesudamiloju Awosanya Israel Oyindamola

Adejare Moyinoluwa Adebanke OlaAlaran Asher Moshood

Adenekan Dorcas Adejolajesu Oladunjoye Gabriel Tunmininu

Adetayo Naomi Adebanke Owolabi Ayomide Ahmed

Aihonsu Jemima Oluwapamilerinayo

Daniel Eniola Ruth

Falujo Deborah Oyinkansola

Ikemefuna Divine Anulichukwu

Koleowo Abigail Jesutobiloba

Ntia Victory Emilia

Ogunmokun Ibukun Salewa

Olubode Elizabeth Ifeoluwa

Salawu Blessing Moromoke

Sanwo Benedicta Olumoroti

Soneye Jesunifemi Olamide

Tawose Esther Oluseyi

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 ORDER OF SERVICE

Processional Hymn: Oh Worship the King

Invocation
The Preparation
The Ministry of the Word
Collect
Epistle – Galatians. 5:16-25
Gospel – John 15:1-11
Hymn: Thou, Whose Almighty Word (Mustard Seed)
Sermon
Hymn: Rescue The Perishing (Tithes)
Presentation of Candidates
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Affirmation of Faith
The Confirmation
Nicene Creed
Intercession
Exchange of Peace
Hymn – The Church’s One Foundation (Offertory)
Eucharistic Prayers
Administration of Communion Elements
Ablution Hymn – Will Your Anchor Hold
Post Communion Prayer
Thanksgiving
Doxology
Prayers and Benediction
Appreciation & Remarks
Withdrawal Hymn: Jesu My Lord

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 1. PROCESSIONAL HYMN: O Worship The King
1. O worship the King all-glorious above,
O gratefully sing his power and his love:
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.

2. O tell of his might and sing of his grace,

whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.

3. Your bountiful care, what tongue can recite?

It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.

4. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,

in you do we trust, nor find you to fail.
Your mercies, how tender, how firm to the end,
our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend!

5. O measureless Might, unchangeable Love,

whom angels delight to worship above!
Your ransomed creation, with glory ablaze,
in true adoration shall sing to your praise!

2. INVOCATION: Eternal Praises

Sing Eternal Praises unto the Father
Sing Eternal Praises ever to the Son
Sing Eternal Praises to the Holy Ghost
Sing Eternal Praises to the Three In One.

Sing Eternal Praises for the Father’s Love

Sing Eternal Praises for Emmanuel’s Love
Sing Eternal Praises for the Spirit’s Love
Sing Eternal Praises to the Three In One.
Amen!

3. THE PREPARATION

President: I will bless the Lord at all times.

All: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

President: O magnify the Lord with me,

All: And let us exalt his name together.

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President: This is the day which the Lord has made
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Collect for Purity: (All)

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden.
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts, by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love
You, and worthily magnify Your Holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis: (All)

Glory be to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty
God and Father. We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory. Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. For You alone are the Holy One, You
alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God
the Father. Amen.

Summary of the Law:

President: Our Lord Jesus Christ said: “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord: and you shall
love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all
your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this: You shall love your
neighbour as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. On these two commandments
hang all the Law and the Prophets.

All: Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these Your laws in our hearts.

President: God so loved the world that He gave His only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins,
to be our Advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life.

Hear the words of comfort our Saviour Christ says to all who truly turn to Him: Come to me, all who
labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Mt. 11:28).

Hear also what St. John says: If any one sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous; and He is the propitiation for our sins (1 Jn. 2:1)

A Brief pause

President: Let us confess our sins, in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments
and to live in love and peace with all people; meekly kneeling upon our knees.

All: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against You and against our neighbours, in
thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We
have not sufficiently walked according to the mind of Christ. We have named the name of Christ, but
have not departed from iniquity. We are truly sorry, and repent of all our sins. For the sake of Your Son
Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve You in newness of
life, to the glory of Your name. Amen.

President: Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and
deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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All: Amen.

4. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

i. Collect

President: The Lord be with you

All: And also with you

President: Let us pray.

(The President says the Collect)

ii. The Epistle- Galatians 5:16 – 25

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I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
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For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one
another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.
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But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
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Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
20
Idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions,
heresies,
21
Envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told
you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23
Gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
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And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
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If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

iii. Gospel- John 15:1 - 11

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"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.
2
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes,
that it may bear more fruit.
3
You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
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Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither
can you, unless you abide in Me.
5
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without
Me you can do nothing.
6
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and
throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
7
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for
you.
8
By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
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"As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.
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If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's
commandments and abide in His love.
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These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

5. HYMN: Thou, Whose Almighty Word (Mustard Seed collection)

1. Thou, whose almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight;
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.

2. Thou, who didst come to bring

on thy redeeming wing
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
O now to all mankind
let there be light.

3. Spirit of truth and love,

life-giving, holy Dove,
speed forth thy flight;
move on the water's face,
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.

4. Holy and blessèd Three,

glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might;
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the earth far and wide
let there be light.

6. SERMON

7. HYMN: Rescue The Perishing (Tithes shall be taken)

Rescue the perishing,

Care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save.

Refrain:
Rescue the perishing,
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 Care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.

Though they are slighting Him,

Still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive;
Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;
He will forgive if they only believe. [Refrain]

Down in the human heart,

Crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more. [Refrain]

Rescue the perishing,

Duty demands it;
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
Back to the narrow way patiently win them;
Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. [Refrain]

8. PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Priest: Reverend Father in God, I present to you these persons to receive the laying on of hands.
The Bishop says:
Dearly beloved in the Lord, in ministering confirmation, the church follows the example of the
Apostles of Jesus Christ, for in the eighth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, we read thus: They
therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word. And Philip went down to the
city of Samaria, and proclaimed unto them the Christ. When they believed Philips’ preaching of
Good Tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized,
both men and women. Now when Apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had
received the word of God, they sent unto Peter and John, who, when they were come down,
prayed for them that they receive the Holy Spirit: for as yet He was fallen upon none of them,
only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then laid they their hands on them,
and they received the Holy Spirit.
The scripture here teaches us that a special gift of the Holy Spirit is bestowed through the laying-
on of hands with prayer. And for as much as this gift comes from God alone, let us who are here
pray to Almighty God, that He will strengthen with his Holy Spirit in confirmation those who in
Baptism were made His children.
You then, who are to be confirmed must now declare before this congregation that you are
steadfastly purposed, with the help of this gift, to lead your life in the faith of Christ and in

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 obedience to God’s will and commandments; and must openly acknowledge yourselves bound to
fulfill the Christian duties to which your baptism has pledged you.

9. THE RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS

The candidates stand before the bishop and he addresses them:
Bishop: You, who are to be confirmed, must renew the vows of baptism and first, with your own
lips and from your heart you must declare your rejection of all that is evil. Do you here, in the
presence of God, and of this congregation, renew the solemn promises and vows that you made
all that were made in your name at your baptism?
Candidate(s): I do
Bishop: Do you renounce the devil and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against
God?
Candidate(s): I renounce them
Bishop: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy what God has
created?
Candidate(s): I renounce them
Bishop: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy what God has
created?
Candidate(s): I renounce them
Bishop: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you away from the love of God
Candidate(s): I renounce them.

10. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

Bishop: Now, in allegiance to Christ, you must declare before God and this congregation that you
accept the Christian faith into which you are baptized, and in which you will continue to live and
grow.
Do you believe and trust in God the Father who made this world?
Candidate(s): I believe and trust in Him.
Bishop: Do you believe and trust in His Son, Jesus Christ who redeemed mankind?
Candidate(s): I believe and trust in Him.
Bishop: Do you believe and trust in His Holy Spirit who gives life to the people of God?
Candidate(s): I believe and trust in Him.
Bishop: Will you live in obedience to God’s laws, as a loyal member of His Church?
Candidate(s): With God’s help, I will.
11. THE CONFIRMATION (Let the Spirit Come)

Bishop: Our help is in the Name of the Lord

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 Response: Who has made heaven and earth

Bishop: Blessed be the Name of the Lord

Response: Now and forever. Amen.

The bishop stretches out his hands towards those to be confirmed and prays:

Almighty and Ever living God, you have given children new birth in baptism by water and the
Spirit, and have forgiven them all their sins. Let your Holy Spirit rest upon tem, the Spirit of
knowledge and true godliness; and let their delight be in the fear of the lord, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

The candidates will come up very quietly in a continuous stream and kneel before the Bishop.

Bishop: We lay our hands upon you. Be confirmed and strengthened with Holy Spirit for His
service. Amen.

Then the Bishop and the people shall conclude with this prayer:

All: Defend, O Lord, your servants with your heavenly grace, that they may continue to be yours
forever, and daily increase in our Holy Spirit more and more until they come to your everlasting
kingdom. Amen.

When all have been confirmed, the bishop will pray:

Heavenly Father, we pray for your children upon whom we have now laid our hands, may your
Fatherly hand ever be over them and may your Holy Spirit ever be with them. Sustain them
continually with the body and Blood of your Son, and so lead them in the knowledge and
obedience of your word that in the end so lead them in the knowledge of your word that in the
end they may enjoy the fullness of eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Concluding Prayers:

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is
injury, let there be pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where is
darkness, light; where there is despair, hope; where there is sadness, joy; for your mercy and for
your truth’s sake. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you for all the benefits you have won for us, for all the pains and
insults you have borne for us. Most merciful Redeemer, friend and Brother, may we know you
more clearly and follow you more nearly day by day. Amen.

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 Eternal God, you have declared in Christ the completion of your purpose of love, as we live by
faith, walk in hope and be renewed in love, until the world reflects your glory and you are in all.
Even so come, Lord Jesus. Amen.

12. THE NICENE CREED (All):

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and
unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father God from
God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father,
through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation, He came down from heaven; by the
power of the Holy Spirit He became incarnate of the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake He
was crucified under Pontius Pilate: He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in
accordance with the scriptures; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He
will come again in glory, to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe
in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father
and the Son He is worshipped and glorified; He has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church; we acknowledge one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

13. THE PEACE

President: Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God; in one body by the cross. We meet in
His name and share His peace. The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

All: And also with you.

President: Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

14. HYMN: The Church’s One Foundation (Offertory shall be collected)

1. The church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
she is His new creation,
by water and the word.
From heav'n He came and sought her
to be His holy bride;
with His own blood He bought her,
and for her life He died.

2. Elect from every nation,

yet one o'er all the earth,

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 her charter of salvation:
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.

3. Though with a scornful wonder,

men see her sore oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping,
their cry goes up, "How long?"
and soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song!

4. The church shall never perish!

Her dear Lord to defend,
to guide, sustain, and cherish,
is with her to the end;
though there be those that hate her,
and false sons in her pale,
against the foe or traitor
she ever shall prevail.

5. 'Mid toil and tribulation,

and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace forevermore;
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.

6. Yet she on earth hath union

with God the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won;
O happy ones and holy!
Lord give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with Thee.

15. THE BLESSING OF THE OFFERTORY

President: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through Your goodness we have this bread to
offer which the earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the Bread of Life.

All: Blessed be God for ever. Amen.

President: Blessed are You Lord, God of all creation. Through Your goodness we have this wine to
offer fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink.

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All: Blessed be God for ever. Amen.

All: Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything
in heaven and on earth is Yours. All things come from You, and of Your own do we give You. Amen.

16. EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS

President: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.

President: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them to the Lord.

President: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

President: It is indeed right; it is our duty and joy at all times and in all places to give You thanks
and praise, Holy Father, heavenly King, Almighty and eternal God through Jesus Christ Your only Son
our Lord, For He is Your living Word; through Him You have created all things from the beginning, and
formed us in Your own image. Through Him You have freed us from the slavery of sin, giving Him to be
born as man and to die upon the cross; You raised Him from the dead and exalted Him to Your right hand
on high, Through Him You have sent upon us Your holy and life-giving Spirit, and made us a people for
Your own possession.

Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we proclaim Your great and
glorious name, forever praising You and saying:

All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of Your glory,
Hosanna in the highest.

President: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

All: Hosanna in the highest.

(The congregation may kneel)

President: Accept our praises, heavenly Father, through Your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and as
we follow His example and obey His command, grant that by the power of Your Holy Spirit these gifts of
bread and wine may be to us His Body and Blood; Who in the same night that He was betrayed, took
bread and gave You thanks; He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: “Take, eat; this is my body
which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me,”

In the same way, after supper, He took the cup and gave You thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink
this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the
forgiveness of sins. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me”.

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Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith.

All: Christ has died, Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

President: Therefore, heavenly Father, we remember His offering of Himself made once for all upon
the cross; and proclaim His mighty resurrection and glorious ascension. As we look for His coming in
glory, we celebrate with this bread and this cup His one perfect sacrifice.

Accept through Him, our great High Priest, this our sacrifice of thanks and praise: and as we eat and drink
these holy gifts in the presence of Your divine Majesty, renew us by Your Spirit, inspire us with Your
love, and unite us in the body of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Him, and with Him, and in
Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit with all who stand before You in earth and heaven we worship You,
Father Almighty, in songs of everlasting praise.

All: Blessing and honour and glory and power be Yours for ever and ever. Amen.

The President breaks the consecrated bread, saying:

President: The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the Body of Christ?

President: The cup which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ?

All: Though we are many, we are one body, because we share in one Bread.

President: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.

All: Have mercy on us

President: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.

All: Have mercy on us

President: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.

All: Grant us peace.

Prayer of Humble Access (All Kneeling)

All: We do not presume to come to Your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness but in
Your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Your
table But You are the same Lord, whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious
Lord, so to eat the flesh of Your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood; that we may evermore
dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.

President: Draw near with faith, receive the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which He gave you, and
His Blood which He shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that He died for you. and feed on Him
in your heart by faith with thanksgiving.

The body of Christ keep you in eternal life; The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.

All: Amen.

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 17. ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNION ELEMENTS

18. ABLUTION HYMN: We Have An Anchor

1. Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
will your anchor drift, or firm remain?
Refrain:
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

2. Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,

when the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rage, and the wild winds blow,
shall the angry waves then your bark o'erflow?
[Refrain]

3. Will your anchor hold in the floods of death,

when the waters cold chill your latest breath?
On the rising tide you can never fail,
while your anchor holds within the veil.
[Refrain]

4. Will your eyes behold through the morning light

the city of gold and the harbour bright?
Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore,
when life's storms are past for evermore?
[Refrain]

19. POST COMMUNION PRAYER

President: As our Saviour taught us, so we pray:

All: Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth
as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours
now and forever. Amen.

President: Father of all, we give You thanks and praise, that when we were still far off, You met us
in Your Son and brought us home. Dying and living he declared Your love, gave us grace, and opened the
gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s Body, live His risen life; We who drink His cup, bring life to
others; We whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us.
So we and Your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise Your name through Christ our
Lord. Amen.

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All: Almighty God, we thank You for feeding us with the Body and Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ.
Through Him we offer You our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of Your
Spirit to live and work to Your praise and glory. Amen.

20. THANKSGIVING

21. DOXOLOGY

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen.

22. PRAYERS AND BENEDICTION

The President prays and pronounces this BLESSING

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love
of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.

23. APPRECIATION AND REMARKS

24. WITHDRAWAL HYMN: Jesu, My Lord

1. Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all,

hear me, blest Savior, when I call;
hear me, and from thy dwelling place
pour down the riches of thy grace.
Refrain:
Jesus, my Lord, I thee adore;
O make me love thee more and more.

2. Jesus, too late I thee have sought;

how can I love thee as I ought?
And how extol thy matchless fame,
the glorious beauty of thy name?
[Refrain]

3. Jesus, what didst thou find in me

that thou hast dealt so lovingly?
How great the joy that thou hast brought,
so far exceeding hope or thought!
[Refrain]
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 4. Jesus, of thee shall be my song;
to thee my heart and soul belong;
all that I have or am is thine,
and thou, blest Savior, thou art mine.
[Refrain]

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 Chrisland University Anthem
We will Shine the Light for all to see Chrisland University;
For intellectual radiance Moral standard & leadership;
We uphold our values and principles to raise great minds & entrepreneurs;
Chrisland University, We'll always Shine the Light.

A shining tower that God has built Chrisland University;

Deploying resources to educate Great hearts of nobility;
Through innovation and research for meeting our society's needs;
Chrisland University We always Shine the Light.

The Vision of Chrisland University

“To become a world-class University renowned for intellectual freedom, ethical standards,
research, community service, and the outstanding training of a new generation of leaders”

Our Mission Statement

“To create a learning environment that nurtures a sound moral and intellectual culture that attracts
an excellent blend of faculty from across the world, and deploys resources to educate the total
person”.

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