December 10, Advent Holy Eucharist Rite I 7:30 a.m.

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1 December 10, Advent Holy Eucharist Rite I 7:30 a.m. 317 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN

2 Welcome to Trinity! We extend a warm welcome to those visiting Trinity. Please take a moment to complete one of the visitor cards in the pew rack in front of you. Place the card in the offering plate OR check in with one of the greeters or ushers at the conclusion of the service. Restroom A restroom is located to the right as you enter the church, to the left as you exit. Please note that the parish house doors are locked during service. Please use the restroom located in the Narthex. Should you need directions to the restroom or access to the parish house, please see a greeter. Remembered in our Prayers Diocese and Worldwide: *Our military and the victims of all wars Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville Parish Prayer Cycle for this week: Shirley Hood Bob Houston Quentin & Vanna Humberd Mark & Melissa Hunter Hazel Irwin *The full prayer list is published in the Talk of Trinity e-newsletter. Those serving today: Lector: Laura Harpel Chalice: Robert Boone Acolyte: Blake Yrabedra Altar Guild: Matthew Chapter: Mary Smith, Susan Hilborn, Betsy Kimbrough, Beverly Kimbrough The Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Mr. and Mrs. Rucj Uffelman and Mrs. Charles Marquardt in memory of their sister Jane Barksdale Dowlen, their parents Mr. and Mrs. William Barksdale, Rucj's grandmother Edna Uffelman, and Gay Marquardt husband Charles. Communion wine is generously donated by Louisa and Ed Cooke of Beachaven Winery. HOME COMMUNION is available for those who are unable to attend worship, either permanently or temporarily. Contact the parish office at

3 The Word of God Opening Sentences Prayer book, p. 323 Gloria Prayer book, p. 324 Collect of the day Celebrant People Celebrant The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Merciful God, who sent thy 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 liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading Isaiah 40:1-11 All sit. Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. A voice says, Cry out! And I said, What shall I cry? All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, Here is your God! See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

4 Psalm 85:1-2,8-13 BCP p. 708 Benedixisti, Domine 1 You have been gracious to your land, O LORD, * you have restored the good fortune of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins. 8 I will listen to what the LORD God is saying, * for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him. 9 Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, * that his glory may dwell in our land. 10 Mercy and truth have met together; * righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11 Truth shall spring up from the earth, * and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12 The LORD will indeed grant prosperity, * and our land will yield its increase. 13 Righteousness shall go before him, * and peace shall be a pathway for his feet. Second Reading 2 Peter 3:8-15a Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by

5 him at peace, without spot or blemish, and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 All stand. Priest People The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory be to thee, O Lord. The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight, John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Priest People The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon A period of silence will be observed after the sermon. The Nicene Creed Prayer book, p. 326 Prayers of the People Prayer book, p. 328 Confession Prayer book, p. 330 Exchange of the Peace Announcements The Communion of God s People Collection of Offerings

6 The Great Thanksgiving Prayer I Prayer book, p. 333 Sanctus Prayer book, p. 334 (The congregation may stand or kneel) The Lord s Prayer Prayer book, p. 336 The Breaking of the Bread Prayer book, p. 337 Prayer after Communion Prayer book, p. 339 Blessing The Dismissal Congregational response: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Serve as Convention Alternate: the 186 th Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee will be Jan , St. Paul s Episcopal Church-Murfreesboro, TN. Those interested in serving as a delegate or alternate contact Rev. Meghan Holland or Parish Administrator, Bethany Kelly. For more information about the Convention, or to register as a visitor, visit: or contact the church office. Christmas Poinsettias Anyone interested in donating a plant in honor of, or in memory of, loved ones, please have them in the church Christmas Eve morning by 10 a.m. with your name on the plant. To provide altar flowers or to list memorials for the poinsettias, contact Elaine Longhurst at billlguthrie@att.net or the church office. Trinity Travelers: Dec. 28, 11:30 a.m. - Christmas/New Years party at Daisy Crowley s. Main Dish will be provided, please bring a side or dessert. For more information please contact Tia Batterson.

7 Last Sunday to help with Nashville CARES Food Basket. ALL are invited to join Nashville CARES for a pot luck lunch in the Parish Hall Saturday, December 12:30 pm.

8 NEEDLES - Trinity s Knitting/Crocheting group will not meet until the second Tuesday of 1 pm (weather permitting). See you in the new year! The Vestry Nominating Committee is presently seeking suggestions of Trinity parishioners who might serve well on the Vestry. Suggested individuals must be at least 18 years old at the time the election takes place and must be confirmed members of Trinity Episcopal Church. New members will start serving their three-year term after annual meeting January 28, Please forward your suggestions to Bethany Kelly bethany@trinityparish.com or Rev. Meghan meghan@trinityparish.com. The deadline for suggesting individuals is January 7, Upcoming Events TODAY 11:15 am: Book of Common Prayer, third floor, vestry room 5 p.m. - Youth hand bell rehearsal COMING UP December 13: 6 pm, Wednesday Evening Dinner/Activities: Dinner & Advent Intergenerational Program Book Study Compline December 16: 12:30 pm, Nashville CARES Potluck Lunch, Trinity December 19: 6 pm, Vestry Meeting December 23: Advent IV Eucharist, 5 pm December 24/Christmas Eve: 4 pm Holy Eucharist with Children s Pageant January 19-20: Diocesan Convention 10:30 PM Festival Eucharist January 28: Trinity Episcopal Annual Meeting To view our full calendar, visit and click on news & events.

9 Please continue to bring items for Loaves and Fishes. All items may be put in bin in the hallway outside the parish hall.

10 Trinity Episcopal Parish Christmas Services: December 23 Advent IV Contemplative Eucharist 5 pm Christmas Eve NO MORNING SERVICES Holy Eucharist with Children's Pageant 4 pm Festival Eucharist 10:30 pm The church offices will be closed Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 There will be NO Wednesday evening activities Dec. 20 & Dec. 27. We will resume Wednesday evening activities Jan. 3, 2018

11 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH FALL/WINTER CALENDAR Sunday (Nursery available starting at 9 am for Sunday School through the 10 am worship) 7:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I (no music) 9 am Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School (nursery available) 10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:00 am Children s Chapel (through Offertory) First Floor, Parish House 11:15 am Book of Common Prayer Vestry Room, Third Floor, Parish House Coffee & Conversation immediately following the 10 a.m. service, in parish hall. Monday 5:30-7:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 779(1 st & 3 rd ) 5:30-7:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 714 (1 st & 3 rd ) 6:00 pm EfM Vestry Room, Third Floor, Parish House 7:00 pm PFLAG (Parish Hall, 1 st ) Tuesday 7:00 am Holy Eucharist (4 th & 5 th Tues. Morning Prayer) 1:00 pm Needles (knitting/crocheting group) (2 nd & 4 th ) Library 5:30-7:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 3272 (2 nd & 4 th ) 6:00 pm Executive Committee meeting (2 nd ) 6:00 pm Vestry meeting (3 rd ) 6:30 pm Daughters of the King (2 nd ) 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous Wednesday 11 am-12:15pm Chair Yoga - Parish Hall 5:45 pm-6:45 pm Wednesday Evening Dinner Parish Hall, Main Floor, Parish House 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Youth Group and Adult Classes (nursery available) 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (1 st & 3 rd ) 7:45 pm Compline Thursday 1:00 pm Tennova Hospice Grief Support Group Meeting 6 7:30 pm Girl Scouts (1 st & 3 rd, ) 7:00 pm Parish Ministries Council (1 st ) 6-8 pm Nashville Cares Support Group (Last) Saturday 9:30 am Episcopal Church Women (2 nd ) Any changes/additions to the weekly schedule, please call the church office or bethany@trinityparish.com.

12 The Staff of Trinity Church The Rev. Meghan Holland, Rector Anne Glass, Organist Lisa Conklin-Bishop, Choir Director Mark Hunter, Lead Verger Howell Foust, Treasurer Tia Batterson, Librarian Kelly Loy & Courtney Grisham, Nursery Rex Cummings, Youth Minister Bethany Kelly, Parish Administrator, Senior Warden: Junior Warden: The Vestry Clerk of the Vestry: Sheila Foust, Bob Houston, Bethany Kelly Phil Blake Daisy Crowley Heather Fleming Nancy Gibson Nancy Hawkins Liz Holt Russ Longhurst Kate Smith Privott Stroman Ric Williams To access Trinity_Guest WiFi, the password is: trinityparish