Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

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1 The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea Third Sunday of Advent December 16, :00 a.m. The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation, guest preacher Welcome to the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea! Child care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children up to three years of age. You are welcome to take your child to our nursery at any point during the service just ask an usher to point the way. Please turn off your cell phones. A large-print version of this leaflet is available from our ushers. In case of an emergency Bethesda has two AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) available in the sound booth at the back of the church and on the south wall in the Parish Hall. Service Changes during the Season of Advent We begin our service by lighting the Advent Wreath. Our altar is adorned with greenery rather than flowers; the altar frontal and pulpit and lectern hangings are in Sarum Blue. The Opening Acclamation becomes Blessed are you, holy and living One. We sing a Trisagion rather than the Gloria in excelsis. We use the final stanza of On Jordan s Bank as our Advent Doxology. Our Fraction Anthem changes from Christ Our Passover to Our King and Savior now draws near.

2 Prelude Voluntary on Winchester New C.S. Lang The congregation stands as the Procession enters. Lighting of the Advent Wreath May God Almighty, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify with the light of his blessing this Advent Wreath; and may he, whose Second Coming in power and great glory we await, make us steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen. People People 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing: Rite II Latecomers may be seated at this time. Our King and Savior now draws near: O come, let us adore him. We light this third candle of Advent, O Lord, in search of that peace that passes all understanding. Fill our hearts and minds with everything that is good and loving and worthy of thanksgiving and praise, everything that comes to us as a sign of your love. Light and peace in Jesus Christ our Lord. Thanks be to God. The Word of God Hymn 76 On Jordan s Bank Winchester New Advent Acclamation Blessed are you, holy and living One. People You come to set your people free. The continues. 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. Trisagion Hymnal S 101 John Rutter 2

3 Salutation People The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Collect of the Day Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. Collect For Welcome (in unison) Light within all light, soul behind all souls, guide our hearts and minds as we welcome those who worship today at Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Give us discerning hearts to recognize the face of the Beloved in each child of God, for often goes the Christ in the stranger s guise. In the name of the undivided Trinity. Amen. The congregation is seated. Lesson Zephaniah 3:14-20 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival. I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it. I will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the Lord. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Canticle 9 The First Song of Isaiah Thomas Pavlechko The congregation, remaining seated, joins in singing the antiphon before the Canticle and each time the introduction is played. 3

4 Epistle Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to every one. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The Gospel Procession The congregation stands as the hymn is introduced. Hymn 70 Herald, Sound the Note of Judgment Herald, Sound Gospel Luke 3:7-18 Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, We have Abraham as our ancestor ; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. And the crowds asked him, What then should we do? In reply he said to them, Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise. Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, Teacher, what should we do? He said to them, Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you. Soldiers also asked him, And we, what should we do? He said to them, Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages. As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers A brief period of silence follows the Homily. Nicene Creed 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, 4

5 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. Prayers of the People: Form IV The Leader says Let us pray for the Church and for the world. 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 Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. 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 Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Silence 5

6 Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. 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. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. 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 Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. The adds a concluding Collect. Confession of Sin and Absolution Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. The congregation kneels, and a short period of silence is kept. and People 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. The stands and says 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 People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Greeting and Announcements 6

7 The Holy Communion Offertory Members of the congregation will present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. See page 11 for more information. Offertory Anthem Rejoice in the Lord Alway Henry Purcell Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ, our Lord. [Philippians 4:4 7, today s Epistle]] Jorge Toro, tenor Shane Thomas, tenor Mark Young, baritone The congregation stands as the gifts are brought forward. Presentation and Advent Doxology Winchester New All praise e - ter - nal Son, to thee, whose ad -vent doth thy peo-ple free; whom with the Fa-ther we a - dore and Ho - ly Spi - rit ev - er- more. A - men. The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer B The proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. The adds a Proper Preface then continues 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: 7

8 Sanctus and Benedictus Land of Rest The congregation kneels or remains standing, and the continues We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father, and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the ever-blessed Virgin Mary and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 8

9 By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, And now, as our Savior Christ, has taught us, we are bold to say, and People 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, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Advent Fraction Anthem James R. Harlan The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion In the Episcopal Church, all baptized Christians are encouraged to receive communion. This is the Lord s table. It is the Lord who invites you. It is his wish that those who want him should meet him here. During communion, please come forward at the direction of the ushers, to the high altar or to the chapel altar, filling in at the altar rail from right to left, and either kneeling or standing to receive. For those who prefer not to use the steps, please either go to the chapel or request from an usher that communion be brought to you in your pew. Our custom in the Episcopal Church is to receive both elements by putting hands forward, palms crossed and facing upward to receive the bread, and by guiding the chalice lightly to receive the wine. Please note that receiving just the bread or wine alone is fully receiving communion. If you would like to receive a blessing instead, simply cross your arms across your chest. Gluten-free wafers are available at the high altar; let the priest know when you go up to receive. During the Communion Hymn 640 Watchman, Tell Us of the Night Aberystwyth Anthem The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns George Mabry The King shall come when morning dawns, and light triumphant breaks; when beauty gilds the eastern hills, and life to joy awakes. Not as of old a little child to bear, and fight, and die, but crowned with glory like the sun that lights the morning sky. The King shall come when morning dawns, and earth s dark night is past; O haste the rising of that morn, the day that aye shall last. And let the endless bliss begin, by weary saints foretold, when right shall triumph over wrong, and truth shall be extolled. The King shall come when morning dawns, and light and beauty brings: Hail, Christ the Lord! Thy people pray, come quickly, King of kings. The congregation stands when the returns to the altar. Sending Out of Eucharistic Visitors We who are many are one body. People For we all share one bread, and one cup. 9

10 Postcommunion Prayer and People Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Advent Blessing May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Hymn 444 Blessed Be the God of Israel Thornbury The Dismissal Response Thanks be to God. Postlude Epilogue on Winchester New Eric Thiman Anointing and Laying-on-of-Hands Those who wish to receive Anointing and Laying-on-of-Hands are asked to come forward to the High Altar. Those who are not staying for the healing service are asked to leave the church quietly. We pray for the repose of the soul of Garnet Cameron Jennie King Scaife Harriette Burbank Waddell Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for...angel, Angela, Ann, Anne, Barbara, Caroline, Connor, Consuelo, Donna, Dorothy, Edna, Elizabeth, Ellen, Emily, Ernest, Ernesto, Evan, Gary, Georgie, Holly, Jack, Janice, Jeff, Kay, John, Kelly, Kelley, La Neil, Lynn, Marcia, Mary, Mary Ann, Matthew, Michael, Nikki, Pat, Paul, Peggy, Penny, Phyllis, Reysean, Ricky, Robbie, Robert, Robin, Ron, Sally, Sandra, Sharon, Stephen, Stern Family, Susan, Sylvia, Tamara, Terry, Taryn, Thomas, Tina, Tristan, Virginia, Ward, and those serving our country...alex, Benjamin, Clara, Eric, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Luster Michael, and Tommy. 10

11 Announcements for Sunday, December 16 Christmas Concert & Community Carol Sing Wednesday, December 19 7:30 p.m. Church Ring in the upcoming Christmas season with one of our area s most popular annual concerts! The Bethesda Choir performs with some of South Florida s finest instrumentalists, and the audience sings many favorite Christmas carols with the festive sounds of orchestra accompaniment.. All are welcome and encouraged to attend come early to get a seat. A requested donation of $20 will be received at the door. Help the Flower Guild Decorate for Christmas Sunday, December 23 12:15 p.m. Help assist the Flower Guild in transforming our church from Advent to Christmas the ultimate preparation! Parishioners are encouraged to stay after the 11:00 a.m. service Sunday, December 23 to help the Flower Guild decorate the church for our Christmas services. Cast & Crew Call The Boar s Head & Yule Log Festival (January 5 & 6) The Boar s Head is one of the oldest continuing festivals of the Christmas season, and is a long-running tradition at Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Entire families can participate in a variety of roles for all ages. If not in the cast, you re needed as a support member of the crew. Learn more and sign up today at the Boar s Head table in the Cloister. For more information about our upcoming events, pick up and read the Bethesda Happenings. It is available in the Narthex, in our tract rack, on our website, and in our newsletter! Bethesda s Mission is to experience the clear and strong presence of God and to understand and spread Christ s teachings through collective worship, learning, and service. Give Now Online! You may Give Now electronically in one of two ways: 1. Scanning the QR code with your smartphone; or 2. Visiting bbts.org and clicking the red Give Online button. 11

12 Serving Today (as of Wednesday, December 12) Acolytes (*Crucifer) Kate Deviney* Michelle Gooliak Foster Beeuwkes Altar Guild Linda Greenberg Kate Winseck Gisela Chanm Eucharistic Ministers Michael Smyser Cecie Titcomb Tom Chan Lectors Shawn McAllister Paul Coombs Ambassadors DJ Snapp Heide Griffin Sara Griffen Ushers (*Head Usher) Richard Day* Bill Gee Chris Leidy Trish Donnelley Lisa Swift Trent Swift Video/Sound System Jeffrey S. Beebe Jr Vergers Kate Winseck Donna Arietta Eucharistic Visitors John Archer Tom Chan Kate Winseck Harold E. Pysher Associate for Music & Liturgy The Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. Geitz Assisting Priest Rector and Associates The Rev. James E. Harlan, Rector The Rev. Burl Salmon Associate for Christian Education, Pastoral Care, and Outreach The Rev. Margaret E. McGhee Curate Program Director Greg Knight, Director of Children & Youth Ministries Coordinators Turia Roebuck-Hayden, Outreach & Development Coordinator Jessica Hitchcock, Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator Douglas Kwoka, Communications Coordinator April Lawrence, Evangelism, Fellowship & Membership Coordinator Amy Warfield,Worship & Pastoral Care Coordinator Administrative Staff Joann LaBarca, Financial & Retail Assistant Ayana Pineiro, Assistant to the Rector Non-Stipendiary Assisting Clergy The Rev. Dr. Cecily J. Titcomb Deacon for Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care Staff Wardens, Officers, and Vestry 12 Fred E. Staley Associate for Administration The Rev. Clayton B. Waddell Deacon for Port Ministry Sextons Robert Mancuso, Sexton for Liturgical Support Keith Risley, Sexton for Grounds Jonathan Rivera, Sexton for Hospitality William Thompson III, Sexton for Building Preservation & Lead Sexton The Church Mouse and The Shoppe Staff Daisy Alvarez, General Manager for Retail Operations Evaristo Riestra, General Manager Marquis Brown, Receiving Specialist Rosie Cartagena, Seamstress Jonathan Goodine, Receiving Specialist Beth Cole, Senior Warden Connie Purcell, Junior Warden Michelle Diffenderfer, Clerk Robert Diffenderfer, Chancellor Zachary Shipley, Treasurer Arthur Burdett Charles Hagy, Jr. Charles McGill Raphael Clemente Peggy Johnson Jodie Payne Paul Coombs Kitty Lanier Wendy Victor The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea 141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL (561) bbts.org