The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew

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1 The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew The Reverend David T. Andrews, Jr., Rector SEASON OF CREATION 2015 Holy Eucharist November 8, :00 and 10:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday WORLD PEACE ORIGAMI CRANES FOR WORLD PEACE SUNDAY The crane, a traditional symbol of luck in Japan, was popularized as a peace symbol by the story of Sadako Sasaki ( ), a girl who died as a result of the atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima in According to the story, in her last illness she started folding paper cranes, inspired by the Japanese saying that one who folded a thousand paper cranes was granted a wish. Thanks to all those who made origami cranes for today s tribute to world peace.

2 A SEASON OF CREATION 2015 A spiritual journey of seven Sundays into all aspects of creation human, other living creatures, and the natural environment featuring guest speakers, storytellers and artists, contemporary liturgy, readings, music and other art forms. The purpose: to celebrate the wonders of God s creation, and to commit ourselves to being peacemaking stewards for ourselves, our local communities and the world. Sunday mornings at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 15 OUR ROLE AS STEWARDS The Rev. David T. Andrews, preacher Rector, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew NOVEMBER 22 THE COSMIC CHRIST The Rev. Emily Gibson, preacher Associate Priest, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew During the Season of Creation, much of the text in our liturgies is contemporary and reflective of our parish s view on the use of inclusive (or expansive) language. For more detailed information on this, please pick up a copy of the brochure entitled: The use of EXPANSIVE LANGUAGE (INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE) at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew Prepared in July 2004 by the Expansive Language Task Force, appointed by the Liturgy and Special Events Committee of The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew. -2-

3 SEASON OF CREATION 2015 Fifth Sunday WORLD PEACE BCP refers to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymns marked # and service music marked S are found in the Hymnal Hymns marked (LEVAS II) are found in Lift Every Voice and Sing. * indicates selections for the 10:30 a.m. service only As the candles are lighted, please enter into prayerful silence until the liturgy begins. *ORGAN VOLUNTARY An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653 J. S. Bach ( ) Psalm Prelude on By the Waters of Babylon John Huston ( ) GREETING Please REMAIN SEATED as we sing the Introit *INTROIT (all singing) Dona nobis pacem Traditional Canon (Translation GRANT US PEACE ) Sung as a three part canon The congregation is invited to join the choir in any of the three divisions As the procession enters the church, all who are able, stand. *PROCESSION The SsAM Drumming Circle -3-

4 The earth belongs to God and all that is in it. The world and all who dwell therein. Let everything that has breath praise God. Hallelujah! COLLECT FOR PURITY (all in unison) 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. CANTICLE # 243 (LEVAS II) Glory to God Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood (b. 1949) Hear our cry, O God, And listen to our prayer. Let us pray. COLLECT OF THE DAY Loving Creator, God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity your dominion may increase until all people everywhere are filled with the knowledge of your love, and peace and justice reign over all the earth; through Jesus, the Prince of peace, who with you and the holy Spirit, lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. All sit for the readings. THE WORD OF GOD At the conclusion of each Reading: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. FIRST READING Amos 5:21-24 Thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals I will not look upon. Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. PSALM 85:7-14 (all singing) Benedixisti, Domine David Hurd -4-

5 Turn, revive us, nourish our joy. Show us mercy, save us, Lord. I listen to God speaking: "I, the Lord, speak peace, peace to my faithful people who turn their hearts to me." Salvation is coming near, - glory is filling our land. Love and faithfulness embrace, peace and justice kiss. Fidelity sprouts from the earth, justice leans down from heaven. The Lord pours out riches, our land springs to life. Justice clears God's path, justice points the way. From The Psalter: A faithful and inclusive rendering, Liturgy Training Publications (International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc.), SECOND READING from the Farewell Sermon of Presiding Bishop John E. Hines What I hope for has little to do with growth in communicant strength, though I would rejoice at a multitude of conversions possessing integrity. This has little to do with bigger budgets, nothing to do with maintaining a respected place with the carriage-trade clientele of our society. I hope for a witnessing community of unquestioned integrity. It may - in the future, this Church of ours - be an even smaller Church because of its witness; less powerful, and less influential - as a secular society gauges power and influence. For the essential question is not, "How shall the Episcopal Church grow?" - but rather, "How can the Episcopal Church be faithful?"for that is the heritage worth sacrificing for - worth passing on to our children and grandchildren. God forbid that they should come to a time and place unashamed of the Gospel, but ashamed of us. Kenneth Kesselus, John E. Hines - Granite on Fire, Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, Bishop Hines served as the 22nd Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church from All who are able, stand as the Gospel Book is carried in procession. *HYMN # 593 (vs. 1-3) Lord, make us servants of your peace Dickinson College THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 5:

6 Congregation: Glory to you, Lord Christ When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said, Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Christ *HYMN # 593 (vs. 4-5) Lord, make us servants of your peace Dickinson College SERMON All stand for the Creed, and remain standing or kneel for the prayers. A LITURGICAL AFFIRMATION (unison) THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE You, O God are supreme and holy, You create our world and give us life. Your purpose overarches everything we do. You have always been with us. You are God. Infinitely generous, good beyond all measure. You came to us before we came to you. You have revealed and proved your love for us in Jesus Christ, Who lived and died and rose again. You are with us now. You are God. You, O God, are Holy Spirit. You empower us to be your Gospel in the world. You reconcile and heal; You overcome death. You are God. We worship you. From the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Province of New Zealand -6-

7 Let us, God s people, pray. Glorious God of Love and Justice, fire our hearts with the desire to blaze throughout Creation as beacons of your righteousness, faithfulness, and mercy, seasoned with the love of Christ Jesus, our Salvation. Benevolent LORD Salt our souls with the thirst and hunger to work for peace Glorious God of Love and Justice, guide us to be fearless in our audacity, to live into and carry the words and actions of peace and equity, to every hall of government throughout our World, our Nation, and our Community. We pray especially for: Barack, our President; Jack, our Governor; Tom, our County Executive; and Dennis, our Mayor. Benevolent LORD Salt our souls with the thirst and hunger to work for peace Glorious God of Love and Justice, revive the spirits of and grant healing to all who suffer from physical, emotional, or other life-altering pain, and to all who give them care. We pray especially for: Benevolent LORD Salt our souls with the thirst and hunger to work for peace Glorious God of Love and Justice, as you bless and comfort all who mourn, let us rejoice to know that our loved ones have now entered victoriously into their everlasting reward in the kingdom of heaven. We pray especially for: LeRoy Ames, Sr., Ella Marie Herron, Helen Richards and Jack Vernarde. Benevolent LORD Salt our souls with the thirst and hunger to work for peace Glorious God of Love and Justice, we pause in this moment to offer you our other heartfelt intentions and petitions, silently or aloud Benevolent LORD Salt our souls with the thirst and hunger to work for peace Glorious God of Love and Justice, help us to navigate the ever-flowing waters of virtue, generosity, and honor together with those who lives are ordained to point our way to you. We pray especially for: Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Wayne, our own Bishop; David, our Rector; Lloyd, our Rector Emeritus; Emily, our Associate Priest. We pray also for Yasser Payne, our preacher, for the people of Central Africa and for the Episcopal Relief and Development Agency. Benevolent LORD Salt our souls with the thirst and hunger to work for peace The Celebrant adds a concluding prayer. -7-

8 Unwavering, Steadfast God, nourish our joy as we strive to be your faithful witnesses with the integrity to unashamedly and openly embrace Christ's Gospel of peace, truth, and justice. We ask through Jesus, our Divine Example, and through the Holy Spirit, our Heavenly Inspiration, who together with you are One, Infinite, Eternal God, now and forever. Amen. CONFESSION Let us confess our sins to God. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. PEACE The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY THE HOLY COMMUNION *ANTHEM O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem Herbert Howells ( ) O pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls and plenteousness within thy palaces. *HYMN # 210 (LEVAS II) Down By the Riverside Negro Spiritual 1. Goin to lay down my sword and shield, down by the riverside, down by the riverside, down by the riverside. (Repeat) I ain t goin t study war no more, ain t goin t study war no more, ain t goin t study war no more (Repeat) 2. Goin to lay down my war shoes Goin to put on my long white robe Goin to meet my loving savior...

9 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer C, BCP 396 God be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to God. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn: SANCTUS - *255 LEVAS II Music for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown (b. 1948) The Celebrant continues: And so, gracious God, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, 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, gave thanks, 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. Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. Lord God of our Holy Ancestors; God of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, and Jacob; God and -9-

10 Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. *AMEN S 143 Missa de Angelis THE LORD S PRAYER (contemporary) BCP 364 As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, 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. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. BREAKING OF THE BREAD FRACTION ANTHEM (*all singing) Christ Our Passover Craig Phillips (b. 1961) The choir adds the following verse. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast. The ANTIPHON is repeated by all -10-

11 COMMUNION EVERYONE IS INVITED TO HOLY COMMUNION *MOTET Kum Ba Yah arr. By Dave and Jean Perry The Men of the Adult Choir *HYMN #597 O day of peace that dimly shines Jerusalem SENDING FORTH OF THE EUCHARISTIC VISITORS In the name of God and of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in Christ's body and blood, We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup. POST COMMUNION PRAYER (said by all) BLESSING Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. *HYMN # 569 God the Omnipotent Russia DISMISSAL *VOLUNTARY Congregational Response: Thanks be to God DRUMMING CIRCLE Kum Ba Yah (Variation III) John A. Behnke -11-

12 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE The Reverend David T. Andrews, Jr. Celebrant Dr. Yasser Payne, Guest Preacher The SsAM Adult Choir David Christopher, Organist, Director of Music and Associate for Liturgy The SsAM Drumming Circle, Jonathan Whitney, Leader 8:00 AM SERVING THIS WEEK 10:30 AM Greeter Anne Gibson Eucharistic Minister Charles Annan Acolyte Charles Annan First Reading & Psalm Charisse Rodgers Second Reading & Prayers Linda Whitehead Gift Bearers..... Ana Washington, Paulyne Webster Usher Gerry Barnes Greeter Mali Mase Eucharistic Ministers..... Pat Hampton, Les Roberts, Tom Roberts Liturgical Assistant Eudel Drain Acolytes Al Brock, Les Roberts, Tracey Dixon, Lore Noyes First Reading Audrey Collins Second Reading Sherry Goodill Prayers of the People Cecil Gordon Gift Bearers.... Shirley Bynoe, Cynthia Cumberbatch Visitors Cyndi Dombrowski, Lu Soukup Ushers Sylvia Banks, Alice Smith, Buck Smith Counters Barbara Davison, Cislyn Taylor The Prayers of the People were composed by Christina Brennan Lee The Introductions to the Scripture readings are written by The Rev. Peter Huiner SERVING NEXT WEEK :00 AM Greeter Paulyne Webster Eucharistic Minister Bill Kauffman Acolyte Anne Kauffman First Reading & Psalm Bernard Fisher Second Reading & Prayers Anne Kauffman Gift Bearers..... Ana Washington, Paulyne Webster Ushers Joe Johnson, LeRoy Trotz 10:30 AM Greeter Andres decos Eucharistic Ministers.... Barbara Henry, Retha Fisher Andres decos Liturgical Assistant D-L Casson Acolytes Al Brock, Les Roberts, Barbara Henry, Walt Meredith First Reading Tracy Lea Dorsey Second Reading Bernadette Holcomb Prayers of the People Tom Angell Gift Bearers Anita Young, Cislyn Taylor Visitors.... Ernestine Brock-Walker, Stacy Lea Mentor Ushers Jenna Christy, Patty Greene Counters Edythe Bryant, Cyndi Dombrowski The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew 719 North Shipley Street Wilmington, Delaware (302)