The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 30 th, 2017 Morning Prayer Rite II

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1 The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 30 th, 2017 Morning Prayer Rite II St. Alban s Episcopal Church An Open and Affirming Congregation Meeting at Theatre Arlington Contact Us saintalbans.episcopal@gmail.com Fifth Sunday: St. Cecilia s Music Fund (For music program fund)

2 All stand, as able Processional God of Grace and God of Glory Hymnal 594 2

3 The people standing, as able, Opening Versicle and Response BCP 80 Venite (said in unison) BCP 82 The people may be seated Psalm 105, vs (said responsively by one-half verse) BCP 738 Gloria Patri BCP 84 The Reading Romans 8:26-39 A reading from Paul s letter to the church in Rome. The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified. What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God 3

4 Canticle 9 (CHORAL OFFERING) The First Song of Isaiah Ecce, Deus BCP 86 All standing, as able Gospel Matthew 13:31-33, The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you Lord Christ Jesus put before the crowds another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches. He told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened. The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Have you understood all this? They answered, Yes. And he said to them, Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old. The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you Lord Christ Canticle 16 (said in unison) The Song of Zechariah Benedictus Dominus Deus BCP 92 Congregation may be seated The Sermon Fr. Kevin Johnson All standing, as able The Apostle s Creed BCP 96 4

5 The Peace All may be seated Birthday and Anniversary Blessings For a Birthday 51 BCP 830 Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he falls; and in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For an Anniversary BCP 431 O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Offertory Seek Ye First SA Booklet p.18 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, And all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, Alleluia. All stand, as able Doxology All Things Come of Thee O Lord UMH #588 Continue standing, as able The Prayers BCP 97 5

6 Our Father. BCP 97 Suffrages A (second reader from seat) BCP 97 Collect of the Day O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect for Sundays BCP 98 Other Collects as appropriate BCP Prayer for Mission BCP 101 Intercessions BCP 101 A Prayer of St. Chrysostom (said in unison) BCP 102 Closing Versicle and Response BCP 102 Processional Hymn into the World Open Your Ears O Christian People Hymnal 536 6

7 DISMISSAL The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Karen Sherman and dedicated to all men and women who have served and are currently serving in the United States Military. Music reprinted under OneLicense #A

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9 Prayer List for Week of July 30, 2017 We pray for healing for: Mickey Tryon, Bud and Bobbye Phifer, Marjorie, Kimberly Kingsbury, Sherry Gatlin, Michael Doyle, Mthr. Judy Upham, Joann Whitcomb, Andrew Standefer, Charlie Reilly, Ann Frazor, Mrs. Nelson, Marion Miller, Sandy Wren, Mr. Hinkle, and Beth. We pray for comfort for: Melanie, Richard, Karin Rice, and the family of Don Bagby. We pray for safe travel for: Ron and Katy Beth Elizabeth McPherson-Darrow Weekly Collections First Sunday: Global Needs (ERD and UTO) Second Sunday: Paper collection [Paper Towels and Toilet Paper for Arlington Life Shelter; Copy paper for Office (20 lb. 92 Brightness)] Third Sunday: 17 on the 17 th. Collection for 4Saints Food Pantry Fourth Sunday: Discretionary Fund (For Clergy use for those in financial need) Fifth Sunday: St. Cecilia s Music Fund (for music program use) We Pray Also For: First Responders: Police Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Personnel, and their families Our military Personnel & their families including: the Darkhorse 3 rd. Battalion 5 th Marines Those seeking Holy Orders: Sinclair Ender, Nick Busken, Christopher Thomas, Corrie Cabes, Maddie Hill, and Shelby Nowland We Celebrate: Birthdays: Sherry Morgan (Aug 4 th ) Anniversaries: Vernon & Sheila Green (Aug 2 nd ) We Remember: Sunday: The Week of July 30, 2017 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Worship (Morning Prayer): 9:30 am Adult Formation: 10:45 am Monday: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday: Bible Study 7:00 pm ** Friday: Saturday Sunday: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Worship: 9:30 am Adult Formation 10:45 am * Bible Study 1:00 pm. Classroom 1 (Resumes in September) Group Contact: Kathi Davis **Bible Study 7:00 pm in Classroom 3 (upstairs in Education Building) Group Contact: Katy Rudolphy ***Ladies Lunch Bunch Contact: Kandee Morgan (First Friday of month) **** Men s Group Contact: Fred Morgan (Fourth Saturday of month) 9

10 MINISTERS All Members of the Congregation PEOPLE YOU MAY ENCOUNTER TODAY The Rev. Kevin Johnson, Priest-in-Charge Christopher Thomas, Postulant for Holy Orders John E. Dosher, Music Director Corinne Starr, Director of Children s Formation Walt Cabe, Director of Adult Formation VESTRY & OFFICERS Pam Hardaway Sr. Warden Fred Morgan Jr. Warden, Patricia Newlin, Elizabeth McPherson-Darrow, Sandy Flory, Darryl Green, George Post, Karen Henry, Jeri Jarzabski Walt Cabe Treasurer, Priscilla Promise Clerk We work in partnership with: The Most Rev. Michael Curry-Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church The Rt. Rev. Scott Mayer, Provisional Bishop, Diocese of Fort Worth Server Schedule DUTY DATE DATE 7/30/2017 8/6/2017 VERGER G. Bender G. Bender USHER J. Woodard F. Morgan " E. McP-Darrow S. Johnson 1st READING L. Emmons D. Green PSALM N/A D. Green 2nd READING P. Pate S. Morgan ACOLYTE S. Johnson B. Davies CRUCIFER S. Johnson B. Davies CHALICE N/A P. Pate CHALICE N/A C. Thomas TELLER K. Davis B. Everett " J. Miner B. Davies HEALING N/A L. Emmons FLOWERS K. Sherman C. Parrish SCRIPTURES Romans 8:26-39 Exodus 34: Psalm 105:1-15 Psalm 99:5-9 Suffrages A Matthew 13: 31-33, Peter: 1-13,21 Luke 9:28-36 The mailing address for St. Alban's is: St. Alban's Episcopal Church 316 W Main Street Arlington, TX