The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

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1 The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist The Rt. Reverend Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop The Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine, Priest In Charge The Rev. Canon Nelson W. Pinder, Rector Emeritus Sunday, November 17, th Sunday After Pentecost Proper 28 Year C RCL 1000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL Telephone: Fax: stjohneps@bellsouth.net

2 MISSION STATEMENT The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist was established on April 18, We seek to maintain the fullness and richness of the Anglican tradition in its common life and worship; to witness to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the good news about God and life which is revealed in the Gospel. We seek to serve the community as a place of hope and love, and to reach out and touch those who need the enabling and empowering, the healing and forgiving grace of God. A Note to Our Visitors We welcome you to The Episcopal of St. John the Baptist with an extended hand and a joyful spirit! We are blessed by your visit, and we believe that God has directed our paths to intersect. Our meeting is not an accident but a divine appointment, so we want to express Christ s love to you with genuine warmth. We are delighted to know you and we are exited to share with you the marvelous ways in which God s hand is at work in our church. We believe you will discover that our fellowship is truly a family, rich in the relationships that matter most. Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh, we cry, we learn, and we reach out to our world with life-transforming truth. We reach out to you, as well. Our doors are open. Our hearts are open, too. If you re been thinking, praying, searching and hoping for a place to belong, we say again Welcome! All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the real and living presence of Christ in this Holy Communion. To receive the Bread, extend your hands upward, palms crossed. When receiving the Wine, please guide the chalice as it is offered. If you prefer not to drink from the common cup you may choose Inctinction. The person administering the chalice will dip the Bread into the Wine and place it on your tongue. You may come for a prayer for God s blessing in lieu of receiving Holy Communion. Please indicate your desire for a blessing by crossing your arms on your chest. Ladies are encouraged to blot lipstick before receiving Communion. 2

3 SOLEMN EUCHARIST ORGAN PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL I Want To Walk As A Child of the Light HYMNAL Page 490 ACCLAMATION COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP Page 355 HYMN OF PRAISE Ev ry time I Fell the Spirit LEVAS II Page 114 THE COLLECT Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD THE FIRST LESSON Lector: A Reading from Malachi Malachi 4:1-2a See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes shall burn them up, says the LORD of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God 3

4 THE PSALM Psalm 98: 5-10 Based on Song 1 (H82 499) 5. Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands;* lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 6. Sing to the LORD with the harp,* with the harp and the voice of song. 7. With trumpets and the sound of the horn* shout with joy before the King, the LORD. 8. Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it,* the lands and those who dwell therein. 9. Let the man clap their hands,* and let the hills roll ring out with joy before the LORD, when he comes to judge the earth. 10. In righteousness shall he judge the world* and the peoples with equity. [ANT.] [ANT.] [ANT.] THE EPISTLE Lector: A Reading from 2 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat anyone's bread without paying for it; but with toil and labor we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you. This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right. Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God 4

5 SEQUENCE HYMN I Will Trust in the Lord LEVAS II Page 193 THE GOSPEL Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke People: Glory be to you, Lord Christ. Luke 21:5-19 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, "As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down." They asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?" And he said, "Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, `I am he!' and, `The time is near!' Do not go after them. "When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. "But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls." Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN This Little Light of Mine LEVAS II Page 221 SERMON The Rev. Jabriel Ballentine A moment of silent meditation NICENE CREED THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE CONFESSION OF SIN THE PEACE 5

6 OFFERTORY OFFERTORY ANTHEM My Lord, What a Morning St. John the Baptist Choir PRESENTATION HYMN Take My Hand, Precious Lord LEVAS II Page 106 HE GREAT THANKSGIVING THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Rite II BCP Page SANCTUS BENEDICTUS Holy, Holy, Holy LEVAS II Page 252 PRAYER OF CONSECRATION MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION THE LORD S PRAYER LEVAS II Page 264 PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. AGNUS DEI Lamb of God LEVAS II Page 269 THE HOLY COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMNS Bind Us Together Down By the Riverside LEVAS II Page 210 PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, TRAVELS THE WELCOME OF VISITORS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS THE BLESSING CLOSING HYMN We re Marching to Zion LEVAS II Page 12 6

7 participants in today s service LECTORS & INTERCESSORS LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 7:30AM 10:00AM 7:30AM 10:00AM Barbara Grant Miriam Henry Cynthia Hammonds Lorraine Harris Dale Feagins Bob Henry Cynthia Hammonds Norma Smith Nell Tisdale Judy Hayes Carolyn Morris, Organist Sylvia Warren, Worship Leader Ernest Pete Boyd, Musical Director Roger Johnson, Verger ACOLTYES Jadon Blaco Taylor Harris Alexandria Musgray Camden Acree Walker Harris Bryan Musgray Deshawn Romeo Avery Lewis Camuriel Parr Omari Ballentine Evan Lewis Sean Parr Deyone Romeo Miles Parr USHERS 6:30AM 10:00AM Russell Warren Heldon Ward Nelson Pinder Joe Williams Roopchand Chandoo Tracey Monroe Joe Reed Ken Beckles Judith Hayes Janet Pinder Eric Parr Patricia Jones 7

8 THIS WEEK S EVENTS Tuesday 5:00PM Episcopal Counseling Center Wednesday 11:00AM Pantry Opens 5:30 PM DOK Prayer 7:00PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30PM NA Meeting Thursday 12:00PM Bible Study 5:00PM Episcopal Counseling Center 6:30pm Bible Study Friday 4:00PM King s Kids Saturday Noon King s Kids THE CONGREGATION IS REQUESTED TO PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK AND CONFINED, ESPECIALLY Grace Burgess 220 Domino Dr., Muriel Burgess, Health Center of Windermere 4875 Cason Cove Dr , Ileane Jones, Town Center Blv.d, Florita McKenzie, 5900 West Gate Drive, 32835, 32805, Nathaniel Williams, 2124 West Gore Street, Carrie Lawrence 3401 Rogers Drive, Pat Brooks and Dorothy Wilder, 6106 Bruhley Ct., Orlando, FL condolences We extend our sincere condolences to Beverly Mitchell and the entire Mitchell family at the death of her husband Thomas Mitchell. Memorial services were held on yesterday. The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the church in his memory. DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday..Luke 21: Monday.... Revelation 20: 7 Tuesday......Revelation 21: 4 Wednesday..Revelation 21: Thursday... Matthew 18: 3 Friday...Revelation 22: 6 Saturday......Isaiah 65: 17 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Pete Boyd 11/16 Edwina Chandoo 11/6 Ken Clark 11/7 Britt Lyle 11/18 Nell Tisdale 11/7 Rose Marie Vereen 11/1 Alexandria Musgray 11/16 David & Rosie Grace - 11/26-18 Years 8

9 FOOD PANTRY One Can does make a difference. The Pantry Social Concerns Committee has established a goal to become self sustaining in the new year. Your weekly contribution of one can or bag of rice, beans, sauce, cereal, etc. will allow us to meet the needs of those who come to our door seeking assistance without purchasing food from outside sources. This vital ministry of our church opens our doors each Wednesday to provide food assistance for those in our community. Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me Matthew 25:34 THANKSGIVING BASKETS Preparations are underway for our Thanksgiving Basket giveaway. Turkeys are needed! Please contact Sylvia McElroy if you are able to contribute. MARK YOUR CALENDARS On Sunday, December 8, 2013, Bishop Gregory O. Brewer will celebrate the beginning of the new ministry of Fr. Jabriel S. Ballentine with the family of St. John Baptist. The service will begin at 3PM and a reception will follow in the Pinder Parish Hall. PRIEST S DISCRETIONARY FUND You may have wondered why the little baskets are at the end of the front pews. Offerings for the discretionary fund may be dropped in the basket as you approach the altar for communion. Any donations large or small will be used to assist those in need of rent, utility payment or other assistance. DELEGATES NEEDED The Forty-Fifth Annual Convention of the Diocese of Central Florida will be held at St. George Episcopal Church and La Hacienda Center, The Villages, Florida, Friday, January 24 & Saturday, January 25, As a parish church, St. John the Baptist is entitled to representation by three lay delegates and three lay alternate delegates. The Vestry must certify that delegates and alternates are adult confirmed communicants of this church in good standing and qualified electors of this Congregation. Please contact Fr. Ballentine or Krisita Jackson if you are interested in serving. Christmas Book Drive The 10th Annual Christmas Gift Book Drive is underway. As you begin your holiday shopping, we hope you will remember to buy a few new books for the children of Washington Shores Elementary. Books are needed for children in K 5. Cash contributions are welcomed and may be given to any member of the Daughters of the King. 9

10 DON T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY Guest Preacher The Reverend Simeon Newbold will be our Guest Preacher on Sunday, November 23, 2013 at the 10:00AM service. The Forerunner The deadline for submissions for the next edition of the Forerunner will be Sunday, November 24th. Your input is needed. If you have news of personal achievements, a new job, school awards, etc. please it to krisjac1@bellsouth.net or leave in the church office. Business ads are now being solicited. Publicize your business, group event in a color ad or classified listing. See Krisita Jackson for information about ad rates. it is not too late to make your pledge Please see an Usher if you need a pledge card to make your commitment. Our goal is still 100% participation. No matter how large or small your contribution is important. If you have questions about your pledge, please Janet Pinder, Treasurer. 10

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12 ONE HUNDRED seventeen YEARS OF FAITHFULNESS The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist was established on April 18, 1896 in a four room house on the corner of Terry St. and Pine St. in Orlando, FL. During our 117 year existence, we have become known for a rich history of a blend of Anglican but contemporary family friendly liturgical worship. Our modern sanctuary is graced with a series of twelve African American inspired stained glass windows including representations of St. John the Baptist and window etched renditions of the beasts of the four Gospels. Whether you are a resident of Central Florida or a visitor to the area, we invite you to visit and participate in our worship and various opportunities for fellowship. Our ministries include weekly Bible Study, a Young Adults Spiritual Focus Group, Men s Fellowship, the Episcopal Church Women and The Order of The Daughters of the King. Our outreach ministries provide a weekly distribution of groceries through our Food Pantry, a neighborhood youth Bible study group and we serve as a satellite office of the Episcopal Counseling Center. We are a host site for weekly meetings of Narcotics Anonymous. 12