Evening Worship. Wednesday, November 16 Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church of the Ascension, Dallas, TX GATHERING MEDITATION

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2 Evening Worship Wednesday, November 16 Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church of the Ascension, Dallas, TX Margaret (born c. 1045) was the grand-daughter of Edmund Ironside, King of the English, but was probably born in exile in Hungary, and brought to England in After the Norman Conquest in 1066, she sought refuge in Scotland, where about 1070 she married the King, Malcolm III. She and her husband rebuilt the monastery of Iona and founded the Benedictine Abbey at Dunfermline. Margaret undertook to impose on the Scottish the ecclesiastical customs she had been accustomed to in England, customs that were also prevalent in France and Italy. But Margaret was not concerned only with ceremonial considerations. She encouraged the founding of schools, hospitals, and orphanages. She argued in favor of the practice of receiving the Holy Communion frequently. She was less successful in preventing feuding among Highland Clans, and when her husband was treacherously killed in 1093, she herself died a few days later (of grief, it is said). * = Rise as you are able GATHERING MEDITATION * CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Music: John Tirro Iona Abbey Creator of the world, eternal God: We have come from many places for a little while Redeemer of humanity, God with us: We have come with all our differences, seeking common ground. Spirit of unity, go-between God: We have come on journeys of our own, to a place where journeys meet. So here, in this place, let us take time together. For when paths cross and pilgrims gather, there is much to share and celebrate. In your name, Three-in-one God, Pattern of community, Amen.

3 * OPENING HYMN Words: Delores Dufner High Voices: Low Voices: * A PRAYER FOR NEW MINISTRIES The Book of Occasional Services O God the Creator and ruler of all things, your reign grows like a mustard seed into abundant life: Bless those who plant and tend the new life of your Church, that it may become a place of welcome, a refuge of healing, a school for souls, and a life-giving spring; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ, our strength and our salvation. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 61 SONG SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:16-21 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 Then he began to say to them, Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. 2

4 * INTERCESSIONS Prayers: Iona Abbey Music: Mark Miller A TIME OF REFLECTION AND RESPONSE The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers * CLOSING PRAYER AND SONG Lord Jesus Christ, you have called us to bear new life in your name. We place our gifts, our fears and our hopes in your hands. Make of them - make of us - what you will. Only you know the future for this broken, blessed body known as your church. Lead us on. Take us with you. Amen. Words: Carl Daw Jr. Music: Mark Miller 3

5 GATHERING SONG INVOCATION From Psalm 37 Morning Prayer Based on the Service of Discernment for a New Church Mission in The Book of Occasional Services. Thursday, November, 17 Church of the Ascension, Dallas, TX Be still before the Lord, And wait patiently for God s presence. A period of silence is kept. O Holy Spirit, you are the seeker s resource and guide. Come, create, renew and inspire. Teach us to hear, teach us to speak. Show us your will that we may follow. Eternal God, you have promised your salvation to all peoples, and have given us a vision of a great multitude around your throne, from all nations and tribes and languages: Help us to bring this vision into our time and place; banish from us all prejudices and false presumptions; and enable us to hear and to speak new words of hope and praise; through Jesus Christ, the living Word. Amen. MUTUAL CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Evangelical Lutheran Worship Side 1: I confess to God Almighty, before the whole company of heaven, and this community that I have sinned by my own fault in thought, word, and deed. I pray God Almighty to have mercy on me, forgive me all my sins, and bring me to everlasting life. Side 2: May our almighty and merciful God grant you + healing, pardon, and forgiveness of all your sins. Amen. I confess to God Almighty, before the whole company of heaven, and this community that I have sinned by my own fault in thought, word, and deed. I pray God Almighty to have mercy on me, forgive me all my sins, and bring me to everlasting life. Side 1: May our almighty and merciful God grant you + healing, pardon, and forgiveness of all your sins. Amen. 4

6 PSALM 126 Refrain: & b 4 3 j.. j? b 4 3 Then our mouth was filled with - laugh ter, and our tongue with shouts of joy! Chant Tone: (Verses) &? b b.. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.!!!! Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy. Refrain Then they said among the nations, * "The LORD has done great things for them."!!! The LORD has done great things for us, * and we are glad in-deed. Refrain Restore our fortunes, O LORD, * like the watercourses of the Ne-gev.!!!!! Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy. Refrain Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *!!!!!!!! will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves. Refrain SCRIPTURE READING Hosea 6:1-6, 11-7:1a 5

7 * SONG Words: John Bell Music: Fran McKendree Refrain: & b Œ Œ.... Al - le - lu - ia! Al - le - lu - ia! Al- & b.... le & b Œ & b When While In grew; nied; tire; Œ Œ lu - ia! Al - le - lu - the the each Œ When While In.... wind on trades - man dark - ness, the his our cha - was cloud, os de and.... pri - mal son was lost and & b.... ear - liest mor - there, what but we not are & b Œ tals in or dream cru best came - ci - de - Œ Œ. ia! Œ blew; When the world - cried; fire; While In the the sav quiet, - true, fied, sires, Œ talked; vain, do,.... When the shield - ing Not for. God God God.... was was is from ior as there. there. there!... vir joy, what - gin and we've. no - was words Œ thing d e - re - When God Not. land shar jour - - was ing neyed the was for Œ Œ Œ walked; When e - mer- gent faith was rocked, God was there. pain; rais - ing life to live a - gain, God was there! (Refrain) through, But for all you call us to, God be there! & b!!!! SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 28: When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. 6

8 * AN EXPRESSION OF FAITH Iona Abbey Lord, You have always given bread for the coming day; and though I am poor, today I believe. Lord, You have always given strength for the coming day; and though I am weak, today I believe. Lord, You have always given peace for the coming day; and though of anxious heart, today I believe. Lord, You have always kept me safe in trials; and now, tried as I am, today I believe. Lord, You have always marked the road for the coming day; and though it may be hidden, today I believe. Lord, You have always lightened this darkness of mine; and though the night is here, today I believe. Lord, You have always spoken when time was ripe; and though you be silent now, today I believe. * MORNING INTERCESSIONS * PRAYER FOR MISSION Blessed God, who makes all things new: Grant that the new ministries and communities you are now calling us to create and nurture may be leaven for the world s bread, and wine of delight for hearts in need; assemblies strong for service and glad in praise; steadfast in listening and responding to your presence in their midst; through Jesus our redeemer and constant companion. Amen. * CLOSING SONG Traditional, Source disputed Transcribed by Jorge Lockward Si tuvieras Fe como un grano de mostaza, Eso lo dice el Señor, Si tuvieras Fe como un grano de mostaza, Eso lo dice el Señor, Tu le dirías a esa montana, Muévete, muévete, Tu le dirías a esa montana, Muévete, muévete, Chorus: Esa montana se moverá, se moverá, se moverá (4x) 7

9 Evening Worship Thursday, November 16 Church of the Ascension, Dallas, TX GATHERING SONG Words: John Philip Newell Music: David Poole OPENING SENTENCES from Psalm 130 My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. Out of the depths I have cried to You. O Lord, hear my voice. With my whole heart I want to praise You. O Lord, hear my voice. If you, Lord, should mark iniquities: Who could stand? who could stand? I will wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word do I hope. For the quietness that surrounds us and your promise of peace deep within us for the stillness of sleep for our bodies and the hope of healing for our souls thanks be to you, O God. Amen. * HYMN #482: Lord of All Hopefulness SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:

10 * LITANY FOR THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH The Book of Ocassional Services Holy God, in whom all things in heaven and earth have their being, Jesus the Christ, through whom the world is reconciled to the Father, Holy Spirit, whose glory fills the world and searches the depths of God, Blessed Trinity, source of both unity and diversity, Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. From blind hearts and petty spirits, that refuse to see the need of all humankind for your love, Savior, deliver us. From pride, self-sufficiency and the unwillingness to admit our own need of your compassion, Savior, deliver us. From discouragement in the face of pain and disappointment, and from lack of persistence and thoroughness, Savior, deliver us. From ignorance, apathy, and complacency that prevent us from spreading the Gospel, Savior, deliver us. O God, we pray for the gifts of ministry. Inspire our minds with a vision of your kingdom in this time and place. Hear us, O Christ. Touch our eyes, that we may see your glory in all creation. Hear us, O Christ. Touch our ears, that we may hear from every mouth the hunger for hope and stories of refreshment. Hear us, O Christ. Touch our lips, that we may tell in every tongue and dialect the wonderful works of God. Hear us, O Christ. Touch our hearts, that we may discern the mission to which you call us. Hear us, O Christ. Touch our feet, that we may take your Good News into our neighborhoods, communities, and all parts of the world. Hear us, O Christ. Touch our hands, that we may each accomplish the work you give us to do. Hear us, O Christ. Strengthen and encourage all who minister in your name in lonely, dangerous and unresponsive places. Hear us, O Christ. Open the hearts and hands of many to support your Church in this and every place. Hear us, O Christ. O Holy God, you raise up among us laborers for your harvest, sending us out as sowers of your Gospel and caretakers of new life: Bless use in our work of planting and tending your Church in across the Globe; equip us for service, enliven us with your joy, and help us remember and trust that it is you who will bring in the harvest; through Jesus Christ, the Savior of souls. Amen. 9

11 FINAL COMMISSIONING * CLOSING SONG Text: Shirley Erena Murray, Music: Brian Mann. DISMISSAL Response: Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia! 10

12 The D005/Genesis Advisory Group extends special thanks to Sam Hensley, Meghan Ritchie, The Clergy and Staff of Church of The Ascension, and all who helped make worship possible during our time together! All Music Reprinted By Permission OneLicense.net account number A