READING:

John 1:1-5
“In the beginning was the word, and the word was with
God, and the word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
All things came to be through him, and without him
nothing came to him
What came to be through him was life, and this life was the
light of human race;
the light shine in the darkness and the darkness has not
overcome it.”
The Lord of the Universe, in honor of Your Son,
Light 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 us; that You
May be gracious unto us and cause Your Holy
Spirit to dwell more richly among us. 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.
Amen.
(Leader extends his hands toward 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.

Leader: Light is the symbol of the Lord’s presence
with us.
Response: He is the true light that enlightens 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.
Leader: Light is the symbol of the mission to which
the Lord has 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.
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:
(Now lights the candle. Then with hands raised over the
light prays the following blessing.)

Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the

Universe, Who has hallowed us by Your loving
word and taught us to kindle the light for the
Lord’s Day.
Song…
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.
Leader:
Come let us welcome the day of the Lord in joy
and peace. Like a Bride, radiant and joyous,
comes 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.
At this hour, God’s 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.

(the Reader pours wine into the cup)

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.
You have enobled us O Lord, by the blessings
of work, and in your love and kindness You
have made us holy by the blessings of rest
according to your commandment: “Six days
shall you labor and do all your work, but the
seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your
God.”
AMEN.

(raises 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.

(cup is now passed around)

Leader: (holding the bread in his hand)
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 loves together through the power
of your Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life.
AMEN.

Leader: (holding up 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)

(As a portion of the bread is taken, each person may give thanks for a
particular blessing he/she received during the past week.)
For example:
“I thank the Lord for this good day with my family.”
“I thank the Lord for the rain we have received.”
(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)
(after the thanksgiving prayers are said, all eat the bread together
while the leader says the Lord’s Day greeting)

“This is the Lord’s Day- let us be glad and

rejoice in it.

Response:
Amen.
(cheese may be passed around now, ceremony concludes with a song of
praise )