THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT The Holy Eucharist Rite II December 2, :00 am

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1 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT The Holy Eucharist Rite II December 2, :00 am Welcome! We are glad you chose to worship with us today and invite you to participate fully in our service. In the Parish House Children are always welcome in the church for all or part of the service, but should you want to use it, nursery care is available in the Parish House building, around the left side of the church. Restrooms are also in the Parish House. A Children s Corner is available in the back of the church. Visitor s Card Please fill out a visitor s card (found on the hook in your pew) so we can get to know you better. You may hand it to an usher or put it in the offering plate. Flow of Worship We begin our service with the WORD including a SERMON, continue with PRAYERS, and follow with COMMUNION. Words in italics provide directions about when it is customary to stand, sit or kneel. If any of this is physically difficult for you, please remain seated. Bold type indicates words we will speak together. Music not printed in the bulletin is in the blue hymnal. Communion Baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion and ALL are welcome to come forward for a blessing. To receive the bread, hold your hands out together. To receive the wine, help the server by guiding the chalice. If you prefer, you may dip (intinct) the bread in the wine chalice. If you wish to receive a blessing, or only bread, simply place your hands across your chest when the priest or server comes to you. Children are welcome to receive communion at the discretion of their parents. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we welcome you at Trinity. God s grace sustains us as we strive to know, love and serve others in our daily lives. Thank you for worshiping with us.

2 VOLUNTARY Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650 Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) WELCOME THE ENTRANCE RITEI The people stand to sing the Processional Hymn, and remain standing through the Collect of the Day. PROCESSIONAL HYMN Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding Merton Hymnal 59 OPENING ACCLAMATION Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. THE COLLECT FOR PURITY 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. SONG OF PRAISE Sung by all Blessed be the God of Israel Thornbury Hymnal 444 2

3 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE WORD OF GODI The people are seated for the First Lesson, Psalm, and Second Lesson. THE FIRST LESSON A righteous branch springing up from David Jeremiah 33:14-16 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness." The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE GRADUAL PSALM Sung by the choir Ad te, Domine, levavi Psalm 25:1-9 Setting: William Crotch 1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. 3 Show me your ways, O LORD, * and teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. 5 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting. 6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions: * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD. 3

4 7 Gracious and upright is the LORD; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. 8 He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. 9 All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. THE SECOND LESSON Strengthen hearts of holiness for the coming of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people stand to sing the Sequence Hymn and remain standing for the Gospel. SEQUENCE HYMN The King shall come when morning dawns St. Stephen Hymnal 73 THE GOSPEL Be alert for the coming of the Son of Man Luke 21:25-36 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people are seated for the Sermon. 4

5 THE SERMON The people stand for the Nicene Creed and the Prayers of the People. The Rev. Paul Nancarrow THE NICENE CREED Said by all 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 OF THE PEOPLE After each intercession: We pray to you, O Lord: Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! In the petition for the sick, the people join in naming those with special needs. Bob Craycroft*, Champe Davis, Robert Dunn*, Nancy Feagans, Susie Finlay, Sean Flanders*, Mike and Elizabeth Hanna, Tom Hawks, Ken Keller*, Seth Long, Preston Mayson*, Leslie McMacken, Peter Meyers, Toni Nelson* Final intercession Lifting our voices with all creation, with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord. Concluding Collect O Emmanuel, our king and lawgiver, desire of all nations and Savior of all peoples, come and save us, O Lord our God. Glory to you for ever. Amen. The people kneel for the Confession. 5

6 CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION Confession said by all 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. 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 All stand The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of God s peace and then are seated. THE HOLY COMMUNIONI THE OFFERTORY The people remain seated while their offerings of bread and wine are brought forward and their monetary gifts are received. The collection taken at this liturgy is divided between the maintenance and mission of Trinity Episcopal Church and the charitable causes we support. We are grateful for your generous giving. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Zion, at thy shining gates George Guest ( ) Zion, at thy shining gates lo, the King of glory waits, haste thy monarch s pomp to greet, strew thy palms before his feet. Christ, for thee their triple light, faith and hope and love unite; this the beacon we display to proclaim thine advent day. Come and give us peace within, loose us from the bands of sin, take away the galling weight laid on us by Satan s hate. Give us grace thy yoke to wear, give us strength thy cross to bear, make us thine in deed and word, thine in heart and life, O Lord. So, when thou shalt come again, judge of angels and of men. We with all thy saints shall sing Alleluias to our King. The people stand to sing the Presentation Hymn, and remain standing through the Sanctus & Benedictus. PRESENTATION HYMN Sung by all Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Truro Hymnal 436, v.1 6

7 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B The Book of Common Prayer, p. 367 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. The presider offers our thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sung by all Richard Proulx Hymnal S 125 The people kneel (throughout Advent). The presider continues with the Eucharistic Prayer. BCP p. 368 WE give thanks to you, O God.... Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death. We proclaim his resurrection. We await his coming in glory. And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all.... 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. AMEN. 7

8 THE LORD S PRAYER 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 & THE FRACTION ANTHEM Sung by all Christ our Passover Gerald Near Hymnal S 155 MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION All are welcome to come to the altar. There is a place set here for you. Gluten-free wafers are available on request. Baptized Christians may receive Communion. Those not yet baptized may receive a blessing. The ushers will guide you forward. COMMUNION MOTET Herald, sound the note of judgement Robert Powell (b. 1932) Herald, sound the note of judgment, warning us of right and wrong, turning us from sin and sadness till once more we sing the song. Sound the trumpet! Tell the message! Christ, the Savior King, has come! Herald, sound the note of gladness; tell the news that Christ is here; make a pathway through the desert for the one who brings God near. Sound the trumpet! Tell the message! Christ, the Savior King, has come! Herald, sound the note of pardon those repenting are forgiven; God receives his wayward children and to them new life is given. Sound the trumpet! Tell the message! Christ, the Savior King, has come! Herald, sound the note of triumph; Christ has come to share our life, bringing God s own love and power, granting victory in our strife. Sound the trumpet! Tell the message! Christ, the Savior King, has come! HYMN DURING COMMUNION Sung by all, seated Once he came in blessing Gottes Sohn ist kommen Hymnal 53 SENDING FORTH OF THE EUCHARISTIC VISITORS At the conclusion of communion, the Eucharistic Visitors go to the altar rail. We send you out to share Communion this day. 8

9 May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take this sacrament of Christ s presence. May those who receive it from you be strengthened and encouraged in that community we have together in our Lord Jesus Christ. THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER Said by all, standing Let us pray 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 Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came amongst us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen. MAY he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen. MAY you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen. AND the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. RECESSIONAL HYMN Come thou long expected Jesus Stuttgart Hymnal 66 DISMISSAL Let go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. VOLUNTARY Veni, veni Emmanuel Robert Powell COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: All music is reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A VESTRY Ernest Holley, Senior Warden Erik Boody, Junior Warden Tom Fechtel, Treasurer 2018 Term: Erik Boody Molly Brown Ernest Holley Jim Manchester Sharlene Richards Pat Williams David Wallace 2019 Term: Rick Chittum Hunter Moss Richard Obenschain Juliette Swenson Karen Tate 2020 Term: Frank Babcock Katie Cathey Sally James Lynn Manka Betsy Pinkston CLERGY STAFF The Rev. Paul Nancarrow, Rector rector@trinitystaunton.org The Rev. John D. Lane, Rector Emeritus jdlane08@gmail.com The Rev. Shirley Ruedy, Deacon ruedyse@outlook.com Office Phone: Website: Address: P.O. Box West Beverley Street 9 Virginia Bolena, Organist & Choirmaster music@trinitystaunton.org Muffie Newell, Formation formation@trinitystaunton.org Deidre Jones, Communications communications@trinitystaunton.org Laurie Clements, Parish Admin. admin1746@trinitystaunton.org Robert Richardson, Sexton

10 In Our Prayers This Week Pray for Church leaders: Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael Curry, our Presiding Bishop; Mark Bourlakas, our Bishop; Paul and John, our priests, Shirley, our deacon. For the people and mission of St. Mark s, Fincastle, and their Rector, The Rev. Willis Logan. For the people of the Maya Deanery in the Diocese of Honduras, especially the churches of The Holy Spirit, St. Nicholas, San Antonio, San Francisco de Assisi, St. John the Evangelist, Santa Cruz, San Miguel Arcángel, and Santa Maria Virgen. For the people of the Diocese of Haiti, especially St. Marc s School in Cerca-la-Source. For the people of the Diocese of Leeds. Pray for our Government leaders: President Donald Trump; Governor Ralph Northam; Mayor Carolyn Dull; and County Chair Gerald Garber. Pray for our parish family and friends: (Names with an * are members of Trinity.) This week read at 8:45 Alex, Ben*, Betsy*, Carol*, Diana, Hugh, Katherine, Kendall, Kevin, Lynn*, Michael, Waverly, Robert Ambler, Marv and Peg Belden*, Kenneth Bond, Betsy Brown, Martin Brown*, Wendy Brown, Libbey Buckley*, Patti Burtner, Davison Chapman, Pat Clark* This week read at 11:00 Bob Craycroft*, Champe Davis, Robert Dunn*, Nancy Feagans, Susie Finlay, Sean Flanders*, Mike and Elizabeth Hanna, Tom Hawks, Ken Keller*, Seth Long, Preston Mayson*, Leslie McMacken, Peter Meyers, Toni Nelson* This week read at 7:45 Dorothy Quick, Erick Roderick, Pat Rollins, Tanner Rosebrook, Ralph Ruedy*, Lila San Angelo, John Shuster*, Bob Small* and Kathleen Tosco*, Dee Schumann*, Jackie Sprouse*, Roland Stetler, April Temple*, Donna Vazquez, Bobby Wilfong Pray for those celebrating birthdays: particularly Ashur DuVal, Helen Hartt, Lisa Moore, Buckley Gillock, Marin Rehfield, Erik Boody, Wendy Diment, Rebecca Greeley, Sallie Meffert, Moira Coleman-Leigh, and Michele Edwards. 10

11 This Week at Trinity Noon Lunch is served M-F at 11:30 in McCracken Hall unless otherwise noted. Several AA groups meet throughout the week; please contact our office at or visit our website calendar for more details SUNDAY December 2 7:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I CHURCH 8:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II CHURCH 10:00 AM Advent Event MCCRACKEN HALL 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II CHURCH 5:00 PM Advent Lessons & Carols CHURCH 6:00 PM Reception MCCRACKEN HALL MONDAY December 3 6:30 PM Mindfulness Meditation FOSTER ROOM TUESDAY December 4 9:00 AM Morning Prayer SAINT COLUMBA CHAPEL 10:00 AM Staff Meeting RECTOR S OFFICE 4:00 PM Children s Choir Rehearsal LOWER LEVEL 4:00 PM Senior Girls Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM 4:30 PM Boys & Girls Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM 6:00 PM Spaghetti Supper MCCRACKEN HALL 7:00 PM Taizé Service CHURCH THURSDAY December 6 10:00 AM Care Giver Support Group STAUNTON LIBRARY BOARD ROOM 6:15 PM Evening Prayer SAINT COLUMBA CHAPEL 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM/CHURCH FRIDAY December 7 SATURDAY December 8 9:30 AM Altar Guild Setup CHURCH 10:00 AM Pageant Rehearsal, whole cast CHURCH 12:00 PM Confirmation Prep Mini-Retreat FOSTER RM SUNDAY December 9 Vestry Election 7:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I CHURCH 8:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II CHURCH 10:00 AM Sunday School/WKYUAN PARISH HOUSE 11:00 AM Christmas Pageant and Liturgy of the Word CHURCH WEDNESDAY December 5 7:30 AM Men s Bible Study FOSTER ROOM 10:30 AM Healing Prayer SAINT COLUMBA CHAPEL 10:45 AM Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM 11:00 AM Women s Bible Study FOSTER ROOM The ALTAR FLOWERS are presented to the Glory of God and in grateful thanksgiving for our children David, Shari, Jack and Mollie Meffert; Stephanie and Greg Vetter PRESIDER & PREACHER: The Rev. Paul Nancarrow DEACON: The Rev. Shirley Ruedy ALTAR CHAIR: Karen Tate EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Lee Nancarrow, Claudette Obenschain CRUCIFER: Dominic Einselen CHOIR CROSS: Anne Moody TORCH BEARERS: Ivan Einselen, Paige McKellop LECTOR: Grace Rice PRAYERS: John Boody HEAD USHER: Judy Burtner USHER: Nick MacNeil GREETER: Kathy Schneiderman ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER: Virginia Bolena ASSISTANT ORGANIST: Louise Temple-Rosebrook 11

12 Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany Schedule *Sundays only list items of special interest The Giving Tree and sign ups for the Christmas Eve outreach dinner and gift donations are at the back of the church Sunday, December 2 5:00pm Advent Lessons & Carols with reception Friday, December 7 Toffee and shortbread orders due Saturday, December 8 10:00am Pageant practice for all cast, costumes will be distributed Sunday, December 9 11:00 am Nativity Pageant Monday, December 10 Christmas Flower Memorials due Sunday, December 16 Bishop's Visitation with Baptisms and Confirmation Giving Tree Gifts Due Gift Cards for guests at the Christmas Eve Outreach Dinner due 10:00am Wrap gifts for Foster Children 1:30pm Christmas Caroling by Choir Monday - Thursday, December Toffee and shortbread orders pickup in office Sunday, December 23 12:15pm Altar Guild decorates for Christmas Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve 12:00pm Office Closes 1:30pm Outreach Dinner 5:00pm Family Service with Eucharist 10:00pm Music for the Nativity 10:30pm Festival Choral Eucharist Monday, December 25 Christmas Day 10:30am Holy Eucharist Sunday, January 6 The Epiphany 5:00pm The Playing of the Merry Organ Concert The office will be closed from noon on December 24 through January 1. 12