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17th Sunday after Pentecost
in Ordinary Time
Holy Eucharist Rite II
September 24, 2023 - 10am
Prelude: “Lamb of God” ~T. Paris/P. Keveren
(This is a time of quiet reflection. Please be mindful of your neighbors and quieten your conversation.)
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn: “Sing a New Song” ~Red Hymnal 544
Opening Sentences ~BCP 355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The Gloria: Glory 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. ~J. Hylton
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
The Collect for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost: ~BCP 234
Celebrant: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
The Word of God
The First Lesson: Exodus 16:2-15
Lector: The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.” So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “In the evening you shall know that it was the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your complaining against the Lord. For what are we, that you complain against us?” And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and your fill of bread in the morning, because the Lord has heard the complaining that you utter against him—what are we? Your complaining is not against us but against the Lord.”
Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, ‘Draw near to the Lord, for he has heard your complaining.’“ And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. The Lord spoke to Moses and said, “I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’“
In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm: 145 (sung)
Cantor: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
Cantor: Every day will I bless you,
And I will praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord and highly to be praised;
His greatness is unsearchable.
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
Cantor: The Lord is gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger and of great kindness.
The Lord is good to all
And compassionate toward all his works.
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
Cantor: The Lord is just in all his ways
And holy in all his works.
The Lord is near to all who call upon him,
To all who call upon him in truth
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
The Second Lesson: Philippians 1:21-30
Lector: To me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.
Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God's doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well-- since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” ~Hymnal 660
The Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Celebrant: Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same.
And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’
When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon: Father Mike Floyd
Prayer for the Sermon: Lord, you have promised that when two or three gather in your name you will be present with them. We depend on that promise today and pray that you will move among us. Lord, we pray that you have inspired Mike's preparation, that you will enliven his presentation and that you will empower our application. Amen.
(a period of silence)
The Nicene Creed: ~BCP 358
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 and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from 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 worshiped 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
The Prayers
The Prayers of the People: Form IV (with additions) ~BCP 388
Lector: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Lector: Grant Almighty God that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, especially Joseph our President, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, especially Presiding Bishop, Michael, our Bishop Anne and our Priest Mike, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. We pray also for Journey Church and Pastor Parrish Purnell, Jr. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer today we pray for The Church of Ireland. Let us pray for our world and the needs of our neighbors in other communities around the world.
I invite your intercessions and petitions, aloud or silently…
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray for the needs and concerns of this congregation. Let us turn our hearts to those in need in our Parish and pray for those who need our prayer.
I invite your intercessions and petitions, aloud or silently.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: For this congregation for those who are present, and for those who are absent, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all we do, we pray to you, O Lord. Let us turn our hearts to the blessings which we have received as a Parish and thank the Lord for all His blessings.
I invite your thanksgivings, aloud or silently…
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Celebrant: Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen
A Confession of Sin:
Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
(Silence may be kept.)
Together: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace:
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2)
Offertory Anthem: “Let All Creation” ~J. Pasquet
The Doxology: ~Hymnal 380: Verse 3
Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Celebrant: All things come of thee oh lord
Response: And of thine own have we given thee.
In the Episcopal Church, all baptized persons, that Christ draws to his table, regardless of denomination, are welcome to receive communion.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
The Great Thanksgiving: ~BCP 372
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.
Sanctus: (sung) Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power, God of might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest,
Hosanna in the highest. ~ S.A. Morris
Celebrant: Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: (sung)
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again ~Danish
Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.
The Great Amen: (sung)
Together: Amen, Amen, Amen ~Danish
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray, (sung)
Our Father, who 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 trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, thine is the power,
thine is the glory, for ever and ever. ~Fr. R. Bethancourt
The Breaking of the Bread
(A period of silence is kept.) ~BCP 364
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
Lamb of God: (sung)
Together: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
grant us peace. ~J. Vermulst
Celebrant: We will take a moment of silence to pray for our brothers and sisters watching online inviting the Holy Spirit to engage with and for them.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Communion Hymn: “I am the Bread of Life” ~ Hymnal 335
Post Communion Thanksgiving: ~BCP 337
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Together: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen
Closing Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” ~Hymnal 366
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Announcements
First Announcement every week:
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (recited together)
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Benediction: (sung)
“Now Unto Him” ~Jude 24-25; O. Wood
Now unto Him who is able to keep,
able to keep you from falling,
And present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy;
To the only wise God our Savior,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power
both now and forever. Amen.
Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
~2 Corinthians 13:14
Postlude
The Flowers on the Altar this morning are donated by Steve Terry, in celebration of his Anniversary.
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We use the Revised Common Lectionary for reading selections, Track 1.
The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and used by permission.
The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.
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Serving at Christ Church this morning:
CELEBRANT – The Rev Michael Floyd
ORGANIST / CHOIR DIRECTOR – G. James Petersen Jr.
ALTAR GUILD – Lucy Bille
VIDEOGRAPHER – Paul Bauman
POWERPOINT – Cliff Hayes
GREETER / USHER – Ken Anderson
BELL RINGER – Chuck Bille
LECTOR – Paul Bauman
CANTOR – Jim Petersen
ACOLYTES – Lucy Bille / Xavier Haney
CHALICE BEARER – Lucy Bille / Xavier Haney
(This is a time of quiet reflection. Please be mindful of your neighbors and quieten your conversation.)
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn: “Sing a New Song” ~Red Hymnal 544
Opening Sentences ~BCP 355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The Gloria: Glory 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. ~J. Hylton
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
The Collect for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost: ~BCP 234
Celebrant: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
The Word of God
The First Lesson: Exodus 16:2-15
Lector: The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.” So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “In the evening you shall know that it was the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your complaining against the Lord. For what are we, that you complain against us?” And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and your fill of bread in the morning, because the Lord has heard the complaining that you utter against him—what are we? Your complaining is not against us but against the Lord.”
Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, ‘Draw near to the Lord, for he has heard your complaining.’“ And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. The Lord spoke to Moses and said, “I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’“
In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm: 145 (sung)
Cantor: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
Cantor: Every day will I bless you,
And I will praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord and highly to be praised;
His greatness is unsearchable.
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
Cantor: The Lord is gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger and of great kindness.
The Lord is good to all
And compassionate toward all his works.
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
Cantor: The Lord is just in all his ways
And holy in all his works.
The Lord is near to all who call upon him,
To all who call upon him in truth
People: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.”
The Second Lesson: Philippians 1:21-30
Lector: To me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.
Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God's doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well-- since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” ~Hymnal 660
The Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Celebrant: Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same.
And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’
When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon: Father Mike Floyd
Prayer for the Sermon: Lord, you have promised that when two or three gather in your name you will be present with them. We depend on that promise today and pray that you will move among us. Lord, we pray that you have inspired Mike's preparation, that you will enliven his presentation and that you will empower our application. Amen.
(a period of silence)
The Nicene Creed: ~BCP 358
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 and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from 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 worshiped 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
The Prayers
The Prayers of the People: Form IV (with additions) ~BCP 388
Lector: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Lector: Grant Almighty God that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, especially Joseph our President, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, especially Presiding Bishop, Michael, our Bishop Anne and our Priest Mike, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. We pray also for Journey Church and Pastor Parrish Purnell, Jr. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer today we pray for The Church of Ireland. Let us pray for our world and the needs of our neighbors in other communities around the world.
I invite your intercessions and petitions, aloud or silently…
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray for the needs and concerns of this congregation. Let us turn our hearts to those in need in our Parish and pray for those who need our prayer.
I invite your intercessions and petitions, aloud or silently.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: For this congregation for those who are present, and for those who are absent, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all we do, we pray to you, O Lord. Let us turn our hearts to the blessings which we have received as a Parish and thank the Lord for all His blessings.
I invite your thanksgivings, aloud or silently…
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Lector: We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
(Silence)
Lector: Lord, in your mercy
Response: Hear our prayer.
Celebrant: Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen
A Confession of Sin:
Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
(Silence may be kept.)
Together: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace:
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2)
Offertory Anthem: “Let All Creation” ~J. Pasquet
The Doxology: ~Hymnal 380: Verse 3
Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Celebrant: All things come of thee oh lord
Response: And of thine own have we given thee.
In the Episcopal Church, all baptized persons, that Christ draws to his table, regardless of denomination, are welcome to receive communion.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
The Great Thanksgiving: ~BCP 372
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.
Sanctus: (sung) Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power, God of might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest,
Hosanna in the highest. ~ S.A. Morris
Celebrant: Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: (sung)
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again ~Danish
Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.
The Great Amen: (sung)
Together: Amen, Amen, Amen ~Danish
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray, (sung)
Our Father, who 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 trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, thine is the power,
thine is the glory, for ever and ever. ~Fr. R. Bethancourt
The Breaking of the Bread
(A period of silence is kept.) ~BCP 364
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
Lamb of God: (sung)
Together: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
grant us peace. ~J. Vermulst
Celebrant: We will take a moment of silence to pray for our brothers and sisters watching online inviting the Holy Spirit to engage with and for them.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Communion Hymn: “I am the Bread of Life” ~ Hymnal 335
Post Communion Thanksgiving: ~BCP 337
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Together: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen
Closing Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” ~Hymnal 366
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Announcements
First Announcement every week:
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (recited together)
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Benediction: (sung)
“Now Unto Him” ~Jude 24-25; O. Wood
Now unto Him who is able to keep,
able to keep you from falling,
And present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy;
To the only wise God our Savior,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power
both now and forever. Amen.
Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
~2 Corinthians 13:14
Postlude
The Flowers on the Altar this morning are donated by Steve Terry, in celebration of his Anniversary.
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We use the Revised Common Lectionary for reading selections, Track 1.
The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and used by permission.
The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.
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Serving at Christ Church this morning:
CELEBRANT – The Rev Michael Floyd
ORGANIST / CHOIR DIRECTOR – G. James Petersen Jr.
ALTAR GUILD – Lucy Bille
VIDEOGRAPHER – Paul Bauman
POWERPOINT – Cliff Hayes
GREETER / USHER – Ken Anderson
BELL RINGER – Chuck Bille
LECTOR – Paul Bauman
CANTOR – Jim Petersen
ACOLYTES – Lucy Bille / Xavier Haney
CHALICE BEARER – Lucy Bille / Xavier Haney
3rd Wednesday Healing Service
August 20, 2023 - 7pm
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Song: "Here I Am Lord" ~ Red Hymnal 671
Opening Responses
Leader: Come to us this night, O God,
People: Come to us with light.
(Here a candle may be lit and placed centrally)
Leader: Speak to us this night, O God,
People: Speak to us your truth.
(Here a Bible may be placed centrally)
Leader: Dwell with us this night, O God,
People: Dwell with us in love.
(Here a cross may be placed centrally)
Song: "You Are Mine" ~ Red Hymnal 627
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Leader: Thanks be to you O Christ,
People: For the many gifts you have bestowed on us,
Each day and night, each sea and land,
Each weather fair, each calm, each wild.
Leader: Each night may we remember your mercy given so gently and generously.
People: Each thing we have received,
From you it came;
Each thing for which we hope,
From your love it will come;
Each thing we enjoy,
It is of your bounty;
Each thing we ask,
Comes of your disposing.
Leader: O God, from whom each thing that is, freely flows,
People: Grant that no tie over strict, no tie over dear,
May be between ourselves and this world. Amen.
The Word of God
Leader: O God, as these words are read,
People: In our hearts may we feel your presence.
The Old Testament: Isaiah 53: 1-6
Who has believed what we have heard?
And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
For he grew up before him like a young plant,
and like a root out of dry ground;
he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
He was despised and rejected by others;
a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity;
and as one from whom others hide their faces
he was despised, and we held him of no account.
Surely he has borne our infirmities
and carried our diseases;
yet we accounted him stricken,
struck down by God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions,
crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the punishment that made us whole,
and by his bruises we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have all turned to our own way,
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23: 1-6
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures
and leads me beside still waters.
He revives my soul
and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil,
and my cup is running over.
Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now and will be for ever. Amen
The Gospel: Luke 7: 1 - 10
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death. When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave. When they came to Jesus, they appealed to him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy of having you do this for him, for he loves our people, and it is he who built our synagogue for us.” And Jesus went with them, but when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; therefore I did not presume to come to you. But only speak the word, and let my servant be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and the slave does it.” When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, he said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ
Homily – Father Mike
Song: "We Walk By Faith" ~ Hymnal 209
Affirmation of Faith
Together: We believe, O God of all gods,
That you are the eternal God of life,
We believe, O God of all gods,
That you are the eternal God of love.
Men: We believe, O God and Maker of all creation,
that you are the creator of the high heavens,
that you are the creator of the deep seas,
that you are the creator of the stable earth.
Women: We believe, O God of all the peoples,
that you created our souls and set their warp,
that you created our bodies and gave them breath,
that you made us in your own image.
Together: We give you our worship
With our whole lives,
We give you our assent
With our whole power,
We give you our existence
With our whole mind,
We give you our kneeling
With our whole desire.
Prayers of Concern
Leader: O Christ, kindle in our hearts within a flame of love
to our neighbor, to our foes, to our friends,
to our kindred all.
People: O Christ of the poor and the yearning,
From the humblest thing that lives
To the name that is highest of all,
Kindle in our hearts within a flame of love.
A period of intercessions, freely spoken or unspoken.
At the end of this time the following prayer will be said:
Leader: We are placing our souls and our bodies
under your guarding this night, O Christ.
People: O son of the tears, of the wounds, of the piercings,
May your cross this night be shielding all.
Song: "Go Now In Peace"
Together: Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of ev'ry day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
The Blessing
Leader: Be the great God between our shoulders
to protect us in our going and our coming;
be the Son of Mary near our heart;
and be the perfect Spirit upon us pouring. Amen.
Benediction ~ Jude 24 -25 (New King James Version)
ALL:
NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU FROM STUMBLING,
AND TO PRESENT YOU FAULTLESS
BEFORE THE PRESENCE OF HIS GLORY WITH EXCEEDING JOY,
TO GOD OUR SAVIOR,
WHO ALONE IS WISE,
BE GLORY AND MAJESTY,
DOMINION AND POWER,
BOTH NOW AND FOREVER. AMEN
Dismissal: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all ever.
Celebrant: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Song: "Here I Am Lord" ~ Red Hymnal 671
Opening Responses
Leader: Come to us this night, O God,
People: Come to us with light.
(Here a candle may be lit and placed centrally)
Leader: Speak to us this night, O God,
People: Speak to us your truth.
(Here a Bible may be placed centrally)
Leader: Dwell with us this night, O God,
People: Dwell with us in love.
(Here a cross may be placed centrally)
Song: "You Are Mine" ~ Red Hymnal 627
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Leader: Thanks be to you O Christ,
People: For the many gifts you have bestowed on us,
Each day and night, each sea and land,
Each weather fair, each calm, each wild.
Leader: Each night may we remember your mercy given so gently and generously.
People: Each thing we have received,
From you it came;
Each thing for which we hope,
From your love it will come;
Each thing we enjoy,
It is of your bounty;
Each thing we ask,
Comes of your disposing.
Leader: O God, from whom each thing that is, freely flows,
People: Grant that no tie over strict, no tie over dear,
May be between ourselves and this world. Amen.
The Word of God
Leader: O God, as these words are read,
People: In our hearts may we feel your presence.
The Old Testament: Isaiah 53: 1-6
Who has believed what we have heard?
And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
For he grew up before him like a young plant,
and like a root out of dry ground;
he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
He was despised and rejected by others;
a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity;
and as one from whom others hide their faces
he was despised, and we held him of no account.
Surely he has borne our infirmities
and carried our diseases;
yet we accounted him stricken,
struck down by God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions,
crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the punishment that made us whole,
and by his bruises we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have all turned to our own way,
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23: 1-6
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures
and leads me beside still waters.
He revives my soul
and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil,
and my cup is running over.
Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now and will be for ever. Amen
The Gospel: Luke 7: 1 - 10
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death. When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave. When they came to Jesus, they appealed to him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy of having you do this for him, for he loves our people, and it is he who built our synagogue for us.” And Jesus went with them, but when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; therefore I did not presume to come to you. But only speak the word, and let my servant be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and the slave does it.” When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, he said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ
Homily – Father Mike
Song: "We Walk By Faith" ~ Hymnal 209
Affirmation of Faith
Together: We believe, O God of all gods,
That you are the eternal God of life,
We believe, O God of all gods,
That you are the eternal God of love.
Men: We believe, O God and Maker of all creation,
that you are the creator of the high heavens,
that you are the creator of the deep seas,
that you are the creator of the stable earth.
Women: We believe, O God of all the peoples,
that you created our souls and set their warp,
that you created our bodies and gave them breath,
that you made us in your own image.
Together: We give you our worship
With our whole lives,
We give you our assent
With our whole power,
We give you our existence
With our whole mind,
We give you our kneeling
With our whole desire.
Prayers of Concern
Leader: O Christ, kindle in our hearts within a flame of love
to our neighbor, to our foes, to our friends,
to our kindred all.
People: O Christ of the poor and the yearning,
From the humblest thing that lives
To the name that is highest of all,
Kindle in our hearts within a flame of love.
A period of intercessions, freely spoken or unspoken.
At the end of this time the following prayer will be said:
Leader: We are placing our souls and our bodies
under your guarding this night, O Christ.
People: O son of the tears, of the wounds, of the piercings,
May your cross this night be shielding all.
Song: "Go Now In Peace"
Together: Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of ev'ry day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
The Blessing
Leader: Be the great God between our shoulders
to protect us in our going and our coming;
be the Son of Mary near our heart;
and be the perfect Spirit upon us pouring. Amen.
Benediction ~ Jude 24 -25 (New King James Version)
ALL:
NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU FROM STUMBLING,
AND TO PRESENT YOU FAULTLESS
BEFORE THE PRESENCE OF HIS GLORY WITH EXCEEDING JOY,
TO GOD OUR SAVIOR,
WHO ALONE IS WISE,
BE GLORY AND MAJESTY,
DOMINION AND POWER,
BOTH NOW AND FOREVER. AMEN
Dismissal: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all ever.
