When you see this symbol ☩, the sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.
In the name of the Father and of the ☩ Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Let my prayer rise before You as incense,
the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. (Psalm 141:2)
Joyous light of glory:
of the immortal Father;
heavenly, holy, blessed Jesus Christ.
We have come to the setting of the sun,
and we look to the evening light.
We sing to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
You are worthy of being praised with pure voices forever.
O Son of God, O Giver of life: the universe proclaims Your glory.
A hymn, canticle, or psalm may be sung or spoken.
An appointed reading or one of the following is read: Luke 24:28–31; Exodus 16:11–21, 31; Isaiah 25:6–9; Matthew 14:15–21; Matthew 27:57–60; Luke 14:15–24; John 6:25–35; John 10:7–18; Ephesians 6:10–18a.
Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen.
Observe silence as we pray for ourselves and the world.
Lord Jesus, stay with us, for the evening is at hand and the day is past. Be our constant companion on the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope among us, that we may recognize You as You are revealed in the Scriptures and in the breaking of the bread. Grant this for Your name’s sake.
Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Adapted from Lutheran Service Book pg 297
