Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

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1 The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea Second Sunday of Advent December 9, :00 a.m. 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 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist: Rite II Prelude Savior of the Nations, Come Johann Pachelbel (Nun komm der Heiden Heiland) The congregation stands as the Procession enters. Latecomers may be seated at this time. Lighting of the Advent Wreath Celebrant 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. Celebrant Our King and Savior now draws near: O come, let us adore him. Celebrant We light this second candle of Advent, O Lord, expecting your presence in the wilderness, the countryside, the city and our homes. As you prepare the way, making every valley filled and every mountain brought low, guide our feet into the ways of peaceful living. Celebrant Light and peace in Jesus Christ our Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn 59 Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding Merton Opening Sentences Confession of Sin and Absolution Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. The congregation kneels, and a period of silence is kept. Celebrant and 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 Priest alone 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. 2

3 Invitatory and Psalter Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. All 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. Jubilate Hymnal S 41 Plainsong The congregation joins in singing the entire Jubilate. The antiphon below is sung before the Jubilate and each time ANT appears in the music. Canticle 16 Benedictus Dominus Deus The Song of Zechariah Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; * he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty savior, * born of the house of his servant David. Through his holy prophets he promised of old, that he would save us from our enemies, * from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers * and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, * to set us free from the hands of our enemies, Free to worship him without fear, * holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, * for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, To give his people knowledge of salvation * by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God * the dawn from on high shall break upon us, To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, * and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Said by all following the Canticle 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 congregation is seated. Lesson Baruch 5:1-9 Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God; put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting; for God will show your 3

4 splendor everywhere under heaven. For God will give you evermore the name, Righteous Peace, Godly Glory. Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height; look toward the east, and see your children gathered from west and east at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that God has remembered them. For they went out from you on foot, led away by their enemies; but God will bring them back to you, carried in glory, as on a royal throne. For God has ordered that every high mountain and the everlasting hills be made low and the valleys filled up, to make level ground, so that Israel may walk safely in the glory of God. The woods and every fragrant tree have shaded Israel at God s command. For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The congregation stands as the Canticle is introduced Canticle 11 Surge, illuminare Hymnal S 226 W. H. Longhurst The congregation is seated. Second Lesson Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The congregation stands as the hymn is introduced. Hymn 75 There s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying Ascension Homily The Rector A brief period of silence follows the Homily. Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 4

5 The Prayers The congregation kneels. Suffrages A The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Show us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; Let your people sing with joy. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live in safety. Lord, keep this nation under your care; And guide us in the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon earth; Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in us clean hearts, O God; And sustain us with your Holy Spirit. Collects The Collect of the Day Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A Collect for Sundays O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Collect for Guidance Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A 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. 5

6 Intercessions The Grace 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. The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Greeting and Announcements 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 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel David H. Williams O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death s dark shadow put to flight. O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. 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 6

7 The Celebrant 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 Celebrant 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: Sanctus and Benedictus Land of Rest The congregation kneels or remains standing, and the Celebrant 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, Celebrant and We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The Celebrant 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. 7

8 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. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ, has taught us, we are bold to say, Celebrant and 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. Advent Fraction Anthem James R. Harlan Celebrant The Gifts of God for the 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 69 What Is the Crying at Jordan? St. Mark s, Berkeley Anthem O Jesus, Grant Me Hope and Comfort J.W. Franck O Jesus, grant me hope and comfort; O let me ne er in sorrow pine, my heart and soul, yea, all my being, O Jesus, trust alone in Thee. Thou Prince of Peace, Thou Pearl from heaven, true God, true Man, my Morning Star! O come, Thou precious Son most radiant, Thy beams illumine my heart and soul. O Jesus, with Thy advent quiet my restless soul and anxious mind. In true humility I welcome Thee, Jesus Christ, my Joy divine. My thoughts, desires, and all my longings I dedicate, O Christ, to Thee. 8

9 The congregation stands when the Celebrant returns to the altar. Sending Out of Eucharistic Visitors Celebrant We who are many are one body. For we all share one bread, and one cup. Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant and 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 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 65 Prepare the Way, O Zion Bereden väg för Herran The Dismissal Response Thanks be to God. Postlude Prelude on Bereden väg för Herran Charles Ore We pray for the repose of the soul of Samuel Lester Bailey Elesabeth Ingalls Gillet William Haight Morrill Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for...angel, Angela, Ann, Anne, Barbara, Caroline, Chill Family, Chris, Christian, Connor, Consuelo, Donna, Dorothy, Edna, Elizabeth, Ellen, Emily, Ernest, Ernesto, Evan, Gary, Georgie, Holly, Jack, Janice, Jeff, John, Kaleb, Kelly, Kelley, Lewis Family, Lucy, Lynn, Marcia, Mary, Mary Ann, Matthew, Michael, Nancy, Nikki, Pat, Paul, Peggy, Penny, Phyllis, Reysean, Ricky, Robbie, Robert, Robin, Sally, Sandra, Sara, Sean, Sharon, Stephen, Stern Family, Susan, Sylvia, Tamara, Taryn, Thomas, Tina, Tristan, Virginia, Ward, and those serving our country...alex, Benjamin, Clara, Eric, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Luster Michael, and Tommy. 9

10 Announcements for Sunday, December 9 Church Tour Today 12:15 p.m. Church This tour is open to anyone interested in learning more about our beautiful church. Tours begin in the Chancel (front of the church), immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service. Angel Tree This Advent season we are gathering gifts for children of the Boys & Girls Clubs. If you would still like to make a donation we ask that you bring in a gift card. Gifts should not exceed $25 in value. Please remember to return your gift to the Narthex (giftwrapped and with the angel tag attached) on Sunday, December 16, so we can deliver the gifts by Christmas Day. On behalf of these children, thank you! Adult Confirmation and Holy Eucharist with Bishop Eaton Wednesday, December 12 6:30 p.m. Church. The Right Reverend Peter Eaton will preside at this special service, confirming and receiving several of our adults and a blessing of the vessels. A reception in the Garth will follow the service. Please plan on joining us for this very special occasion. Evangelism for Episcopalians - Surely You Jest! Saturday, December 15, :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a not-so-basic training designed to introduce a fresh, humble, effective, and Episcopal approach to the spiritual practice of evangelism. Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers and members of the Episcopal Evangelism Team, this half-day training includes a host of resources for understanding the Jesus Movement, redefining and reclaiming evangelism, organizing a revival, sharing our stories, walking the neighborhood, improving hospitality, and more. Join us as we seek, name, and celebrate Jesus loving presence in the stories of all people. Christmas Concert and Community Carol Sing Wednesday, December 19, :30 p.m. 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. $20 requested donation at the door. No tickets available in advance. 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! Parking: Persons attending Sunday services and/or events today at Bethesda will be allowed to park on all of Barton Avenue and on South County Road without receiving a ticket until 1:30 p.m. The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from The Book of Common Prayer, Hymn permission used by RiteSong, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use. 10

11 Christmas Altar Flowers We invite you to make a contribution in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving of, your loved ones during this Christmas season. Your gift provides for the special flowers and altar adornments during this season and throughout the year. Please complete the reverse side of this card and return it with your check made payable to Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Your loved ones names will be printed in the Christmas service leaflets as long as they are received by December 14. A minimum $35 contribution is suggested per name. Please complete the form below and mail it with your check (payable to Bethesda-by-the-Sea Church) to 141 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL You may also visit bbts.org and click the red Give Online slider and pay online. Please print clearly FULL CHRISTIAN NAME (first and last) Also specify by circling below in memory, in honor, or in thanksgiving of: 1. In (memory; honor) of In (memory; honor) of... Contributor Information: Given by Address City State Zip Phone Suggested contribution is $35 per name. 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 5) Acolytes (*Crucifer) Kate Deviney* Stephanie Branscomb Michelle Gooliak Altar Guild Phyllis Goodner Donna Arietta Eucharistic Ministers Chuck Zettler John Archer Patricia Donnelley Lectors Nick Kindred Ambassadors Laurie Kasprzyk George Kasprzyk Heide Griffin Ushers (*Head Usher) Jim Murphy* John Buxton Patty Lowdon Herb Roemmele Jan Shoobridge Fred Zriniscak Sound/Video System James Goodner Vergers Denny Lanier Kate Winseck Eucharistic Visitors Trish Donnelley George Schram Debbie Schram Jan Shoobridge 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