WELCOME TO ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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1 WELCOME TO ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOME. In the name of Christ, we offer you welcome to this church. May those who sorrow, find comfort; the weary, rest; the troubled, peace; the stranger, friends; the unhappy, joy; and to all, the sense of God s presence in this Holy Place. If you are new to this parish community, please give your name and phone number to the Rector or sign our guest register on the stand in the back of the Church. As our honored guest, we want to welcome you. THE SERVICE. There are two main books used for our service; the smaller red book is the Book of Common Prayer and the larger blue book is the Hymnal. There is also a Gray Hymnal. They can be found in the bookrack on the back of the pew in front of you. A Bible can be found at the ends of the pew. The page / hymn numbers in the service bulletin help you find your place in these service books. We invite you to participate fully in our worship. RECEIVING COMMUNION. Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church is open to all who are comfortable participating in the Communion of the Lord s Table. To receive communion come to the altar rail; kneel or stand with one hand cupped on top of the other hand to receive the consecrated bread. Please take the chalice and drink from it; or you may intinct the bread by dipping it in the consecrated wine. Parents are encouraged to determine when a child is ready to receive communion. All children are invited to the altar rail to receive communion or a blessing. Please feel comfortable doing what is best for you and your child. Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 9, :00 A.M. Prelude Opening Hymn We Gather Together, to Ask the Lord s Blessing Hymnal 433 Call to Worship: Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Celebrant: Make a joyful noise to God. All: Sing the glory of God s name. Celebrant: Come and all God has done. All: Sing the glory of God s name. Celebrant: God s steadfast love holds us forever. All: Sing the glory of God s name. Collect for Purity Prayer Book, page 355 Gloria Hymnal S-280 Collect of the Day Insert First Reading Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Insert

2 Psalm 66:1-11 Insert Second Reading 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Insert Gospel Hymn We Plow the Fields Hymn 291 Gospel Luke 17:11-19 Insert Gospel Response If You Believe and I Believe Sermon The Rev. J. Patrick Peters Choir Anthem Nicene Creed Prayer Book, page 358 Prayers of the People (Form II) Prayer Book, page 385 Prayer of Confession O God, you know our frailties and failings. You reach out to us, surrounding us with your love. You know our deepest needs, even before we ask. Your Holy Spirit intercedes for us, giving voice even to those needs that we struggle to name. In Jesus name, have mercy on us. For those things we have done wrong, forgive us. For our inability to trust, strengthen us. Transform us from our indifference to your will and our unwillingness to fully love our neighbors as ourselves. Help us to live with thankfulness and joy. Assure us of your love and pardon that breaks through every barrier we erect. Help us to know that in you, we are made whole. Amen. Absolution Prayer Book, page 332 The Peace Prayer Book, page 360 Offertory Greetings and Announcements

3 Presentation Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth Gray Hymnal 776 Sursum Corda Rite II Sanctus Hymnal S-130 Eucharistic Prayer A Prayer Book, page 361 Memorial Acclamation Mass of Creation The Great Amen Mass of Creation Our Father Celtic The Breaking of the Bread Prayer Book, page 364 Communion Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer Book, page 366 The Blessing Closing Hymn Now Thank We All Our God Hymn 397 Postlude Dismissal

4 Prayer Requests October 9, 2016 Hospitalizations Homebound Jan Wood; Delores Baker (Saint Anne); Helen Vollmer (Saint Anne) Intercessions Sue Ellen; Buzz; Ruth; Matthew; Bonnie; George; Mike Birthday 10/13 Kevin Murphy; 10/15 Teresa Allen Anniversary 10/11 Valentine and Mary Angell; 10/15 Don and Pat Dancause Thanksgiving: Departed Evia Schaeffer; Tom Martin; Margaret Frey For Those in Positions of Public Trust President Barack Obama; Governor Tom Wolf; Mayor Leo Lutz; All legislative bodies & all courts of law; for the leaders of all nations and peoples For our Bishops, Rector, and Parish Members The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and his staff; The Most Rev. Michael Curry and his staff; The Rt. Rev. Audrey Scanlan and her staff; The Rev. J. Patrick Peters; the staff and people of this parish, especially George Brommer; Kelly and Rebecca Murphy; Janice Wood World Cycle of Prayer 10/9 Antigua and Barbuda; 10/10 Argentina; 10/11 Armenia; 10/12 Australia; 10/13 Austria; 10/14 Azerbaijan; 10/15 Bahamas Anglican Cycle of Prayer 10/9 Pray for The Church in the Province of the West Indies, The Most Rev d and The Hon. Dr. John Holder, Archbishop of West Indies and Bishop of Barbados; 10/10 Ideato, The Rt. Rev d Caleb Maduoma; Idoani, The Rt. Rev d Ezekiel Dahunsi; 10/11 Ife, The Rt. Rev d Oluwole Odubogun; 10/12 Ife East, The Rt. Rev d Oluseyl Oyelade; 10/13 Ifo, The Rt. Rev d Nathaniel Oladejo Ogundipe; 10/14 Igbomina, The Most Rev d Michael Akinyemi; 10/15 Igbomina, The Rt. Rev d James Akinola

5 Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer 10/9 Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland; 10/10 Association of Grace Baptist Churches; 10/11 Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America; 10/12 Association of Regular Baptist Churches; 10/13 Baptist Bible Fellowship International; 10/14 Baptist Conference of the Philippines; 10/15 Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec Diocesan Cycle of Prayer and Parish Cycle of Prayer St. Paul, Harrisburg and their congregation; Mennonite Vision Columbia, Columbia and their congregation Companion Parish Cycle of Prayer: Ecumenical: Rev. Beth J. Costlow and the people of Saint John Lutheran Church, Columbia Rev. Mark Kopp and the people of Saint James Lutheran Church, Columbia Rev. Stephen Kelley and the people of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Columbia Rev. Anthony Swamy Anthappa, MSFS and the people of Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, Columbia Rev. David Powers and the people of The Columbia Presbyterian Church, Columbia Rev. Thomas Grubbs and the people of The Columbia United Methodist Church, Columbia Rev. Patricia McAllister and the people of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Columbia Rev. Hub Smith and the people of The Columbia Christian Fellowship, Columbia Revs. Gordon and Angie Misal and the people of Impact Christian Center, Columbia Rev. Charles Deutsch and the people of Ironville United Methodist Church, Columbia Rev. Mary Ann Kingsborough and the people of Concordia Lutheran Church, Columbia Rev. Dione Kleptka and the people of Saint John Herr Estate Retirement Community Rim Parishes of the Lancaster Convocation: Rev. Gina Barrett and the people of Saint John Episcopal Church, Marietta Rev. Ingrid Andersen and the people of Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy Rev. Sud Tiwari and the people of Saint Paul Episcopal Church, Manheim Rev. Tim Small and the people of Hope Episcopal Church, Mt. Hope Rev. Mark Scheneman and the people of Bangor Church, Churchtown and the Revs. Beth Mollard, Pete Greenfield, John Emmert, Philip Snyder, Ellie Garner and Nancy Rementer

6 Peace and Justice South Sudan; Nigeria; Iraq; Israel; Kenya; Afghanistan; Palestine; Somalia; Iran; Libya; Syria; Egypt; Tunisia; Yemen; Ukraine; Venezuela; North Korea PRAYER CIRCLE The Prayer Circle is comprised of a group of people who will pray for special and / or specific intentions and people as requested. If you would like special prayers, call anyone on the Prayer Circle list and they will pass it to the next person and so on until everyone on the Prayer Circle list has received the request. If you would like to be a member of the Prayer Circle, please call the office and give Darlene your name and telephone number. Please note that the Prayer Circle is in the form of a circle going counterclockwise. Annabelle Vecero Mary Lynn Geltmacher Janet Herman Teresa Allen Beth Runkle If you are interested in joining the Prayer Circle, please call the Parish Office. We could use more people for this important ministry. Be Thoughtful Be Silent Be Reverent.. for this is the House of the Lord Before the service, speak to the Lord During the service, let the Lord speak to you After the service, speak to one another

7 COLLECTION COUNTER SCHEDULE: October 9, 2016 Bev Euculano October 16, 2016 Cle Berntheizel Amount needed each week to meet the 2016 income budget: $2, Amount budgeted each week from fundraisers and investment income: $1, Amount needed each week in pledge and plate to meet income budget: $1, Amount needed each week to meet the 2016 expense budget: $4, Amount expected each week from fundraisers and investment income: $1, Amount needed each week in pledge and plate to meet expense budget: $2, /02/16 10/04/15 St. John Herr Estate :00 a.m. 26 9:00 a.m :15 a.m Pledge and Plate: $ $1, Lottery Profit: $ (2016) $1, (2015) Weekly Attendance 10/02/16 148

8 October 15, :30 p.m. Lector: Eucharistic Minister: Prayers of the People: Deb Les Charlene October 16, :00 a.m. Lectors: Eucharistic Minister: Crucifer: Server: Gospel Bearer: Prayers of the People: Ushers: Greeter: Verger (Open): Verger (Close): Emily/Bev Alf/Danielle Alf Georgie Andra Beth George/Ralph Pat/George Janet Tracy

9 THIS WEEK AT SAINT PAUL Sun: 8:50 AM Sunday School in the Holy Communion Chapel 9:00 AM Eucharist Church 10:15 AM Coffee Hour in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center 10:45 AM Vestry Meeting in the Groome Room Mon: -Parish Office Closed- (Columbus Day) 7:00 PM Monday Night Adult Forum St. John Herr Estate Dining Room Tue: 6:00 PM Daisy Scouts meet in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center 6:30 PM Food Bank Board Meeting in the Groome Room 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal in the Choir Room Wed: 9:30 AM Morning Prayer and Healing Service in the Rector s Office Thu: 10:00 AM PA Council of Churches Meeting United Church Center 12:00 PM Lancaster Clericus Meeting at St. Edward 1:00 PM Clergy Council Meeting with Bishop Audrey at St. Edward 7:00 PM Bible Study The Book of Acts Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center Conference Room Fri: 4:00 PM Diocesan Convention at Spooky Nook Sat: 8:00 AM Bridge Bust Rt. 462 Bridge 9:00 AM Diocesan Convention at Spooky Nook 5:30 PM Eucharist St. John Herr Estate Chapel. Preacher and Celebrant, Father Patrick 5:30 PM Free Community Dinner in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center Sun: 8:50 AM Sunday School in the Holy Communion Chapel 9:00 AM Eucharist Church 10:30 AM Annual Parish Meeting with light brunch

10 PRAYER AND WORSHIP The Altar Flowers are available for the weeks of October 16, 23, 30. The Sanctuary Candle is available for the weeks of October 16, 30. The Bread and Wine are available for the weeks of October 16, 23, 30. CHRISTIAN FORMATION Sunday School: Sunday School is for young people ages 4 through 3rd grade. It begins at 8:50 on Sunday mornings and continues through the Prayers of the People of the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist. The children will then come into church for the rest of the service. It is held in the Holy Communion Chapel. Jenny Bair and Ericka Sipe work with our young people in this age group. It is the parent s responsibility to ensure that their children receive an education in the faith to pass on to the next generation the Goods News of Christ. Monday Night Adult Forum: October 10 THE COMMAND TO SACRIFICE ISAAC - GENESIS 22:1-19 Many of the stories from Genesis are familiar to Christians. Among these are the story of Cain and Abel, the original sibling rivalry, and Abraham's obedience to the Lord's command to sacrifice his own son. Still, every time we explore them, there is something new to be discovered. Please join us as we explore these two great and haunting stories! Rev. Dr. Brooks Schramm, Kraft Professor of Biblical Studies, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg October 17 HISTORY OF MT. BETHEL CEMETERY Mt. Bethel Cemetery, located next door to St. John Lutheran Church on Locust Street, is the oldest cemetery in Columbia. It has been in continuous use for almost three hundred years. We will hear stories of some of its most famous residents and learn about some of the monuments within its boundaries. Ron Mable Friend of the Cemetery

11 October 24 HOSANNA RINGERS HANDBELL CHOIR Jessica & Friends Community is a faith-based organization that provides services to adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities. The hand bell choir is made up of individuals who are cared for by Jessica & Friends Community. Their performance will be aweinspiring. Pilgrim Journey of Faith: The first course in our Pilgrim Journey Program Turning to Christ will begin on Thursday, November 3 and continue November 10, 27, December 1, 8, 15, 22 (skipping Thanksgiving Day). We will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 8:15 p.m. Class will be in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center. The aim of this course is to help people explore what it means to be disciples of Jesus. From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus called people to follow him and become his disciples. The Church in every generation shares in the task of helping others hear Christ s call to them and follow him. There are materials that each participant will have so you will need to register no later than October 26. Please call the parish office ( ) to register. There is no cost for the course or the workbooks. The course is open to all you do not need to be a member of Saint Paul to participate. Come and bring a friend! OUTREACH MINISTRY Food Donations: You are reminded to bring your food items to church each week so that on the last Sunday of the month we can present them to the Lord for blessing and then give them to our food bank. Whenever you go shopping, please add extra non-perishable items to your order for this parish outreach ministry. Jesus never forgot the last, the lost and the least in his ministry and neither can we. Adult Cereals (less sugar) Peanut Butter Jelly Soups Rice Boxed Potatoes Spaghetti Sauce Anything you can do to help would be deeply appreciated. Food Bank Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. The Food Bank is closed on holidays. Free Community Dinner: In order to help coordinate the generous donations to our Free Community Dinner on Saturday, October 15, 2016, there is a sign-up sheet in the parish hall on which you can indicate what desserts, beverages, and/or time you will donate. This way we will know what needs to be bought.

12 ADMINISTRATION Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office hours are: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Office is closed on holidays. Use of St. Paul s Facilities: If you are planning to use the Church, Groome Room, Parish Hall, Kitchen or Conference Room, you must reserve with the Parish Office. This will avoid conflicts and the overlapping use of the facilities. Thank you. Vestry Meeting: The Vestry will meet today, Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 10:45 a.m. in the Groome Room. Annual Parish Meeting: The Annual Parish Meeting will take place next Sunday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center following the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist. Annual reports will be given. A light brunch will be served. OTHER EVENTS 146 th Annual Diocesan Convention: The Diocesan Convention will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 14 th and 15 th at the Spooky Nook Conference Center in Manheim. Father Patrick and Teresa Allen (our Delegate) will be attending. Please keep Father Patrick, Teresa and the entire convention in your prayers. Halloween Parade and Food Stand: The Annual Columbia Halloween Parade will take place on Thursday, October 27. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m.; however, the parish will have a food stand in the church yard beginning at 4:00 p.m. Please come out and support our parish. A sign-up sheet for donations of food and time is on the Sign-Up Board in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center. Parish Halloween Pot-Luck Supper: On Saturday, October 29, at 5:00 p.m. we will have our Annual Parish Halloween Pot-Luck Supper. The parish will provide the drinks and you are invited to bring an entrée, a salad, a side dish, or a dessert to share. We will play our Now You Have It Now You Don t game. Sign-up sheets are in the church and on the Sign-Up Board in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center. Come and have fun. Costumes are not required but they are lots of fun. Annual Parish Christmas Party: Please note the NEW date and time: Sunday, December 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Save the date!!! Details to come.

13 SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY VISITOR S CENTER EVENTS For additional information call SVCC at Sunday, October 9 (Noon 4 p.m.): Apple Festival Haldeman Mansion, Bainbridge For information call Tuesday, October 18 (10 a.m. 3 p.m.): Annual Home School Day National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar Street, Columbia ext. 237 Saturday, October 22: Pig Iron Pedal Mussleman Vesta Iron Furnace. rivertownes@comcast.net Saturday, November 5 (7 10 p.m.): Time Traveler s Dance: 80 s - National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar Street, Columbia visit Saturday, November 5 (7:30 a.m. Registration): 5K MAG Fall Flash Rt. 462 Bridge Starts in Wrightsvillle call Saturday, November 12 (9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.): Kristkindle Mart Bainbridge Fire Hall, 34 S. 2 nd Street, Bainbridge Friday, November 18 (6 p.m.): Annual Banquet and Business Meeting Wrightsville Hope United Methodist Church, 314 Locust Street, Wrightsville Sunday, November 27 (6 p.m.): Community Christmas Celebration Constitution Square, 4 th and Hellam Streets, Wrightsville Sunday, December 4 (1 4 p.m.): Open House Wrightsville Historical Museum, 309 Locust Street, Wrightsville Sunday, December 4 (11 a.m. 7 p.m.): 51 st Annual Marietta Candlelight Tour call Sunday, December 4 (11 a.m. 5 p.m.): Christmas Sweet Shoppe St. John s Episcopal Church, 239 E. Market Street, Marietta Saturday, December 10 (10 a.m.): Tea Time with Mrs. Claus and Santa Visit National Watch and Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street, Columbia ext. 237 Saturday, December 10 (7:30 10:30 a.m.): Breakfast with Santa St. John s Episcopal Church, 239 E. Market Street, Marietta Saturday, Sunday - December 10, 11 (1 5 p.m.): Train Open House Columbia Historic Preservation Society, 19 South 2 nd Street, Columbia

14 Sunday, December 11 (11 a.m. 7 p.m.): Old Fashioned Christmas For information call Saturday, Sunday - December 17, 18 (1 5 p.m.): Train Open House Columbia Historic Preservation Society, 19 South 2 nd Street, Columbia Saturday, December 31: New Year s Eve at Noon National Watch and Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street, Columbia visit