Christ Church Christiana Hundred

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1 THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 3, :00 AM CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION, REAFFIRMATION, AND HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II Service Music from The Christ Church Mass, Sir David Willcocks ( ) Voluntary Prelude, Fugue, and Ciaconna Dietrich Buxtehude ( ) Welcome and Announcements Christ Church Christiana Hundred WELCOME! Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are glad you are with us today to join in the worship of God and to share in Christ s presence given to us in the sacrament of bread and wine. We hope you stay for what follows our worship this morning. You are welcome here. THE WORD OF GOD Ruth Beresford Please stand, as able, and sing The Entrance Hymn 410 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (blue) Hymnal 1982 Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God s call to us; One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all. Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Please be seated for The First Reading Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work you, or your son or your daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or your donkey, or any of your livestock, or the resident alien in your towns, so that your male and female slave may rest as well as you. Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm; therefore the Lord your God commanded you to keep the sabbath day. At the conclusion the respond, Thanks be to God.

2 The Choir sings Psalm 81:1-10 Exultate Deo Chant: T. A. Walmisley ( ) Sing we merrily unto God our strength; make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob. Take the psalm, bring hither the tabret, the merry harp with the lute. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, even in the time appointed, and upon our solemn feast-day. For this was made a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he came out of the land of Egypt, and had heard a strange language. I eased his shoulder from the burden, and his hands were delivered from making the pots. Thou calledst upon me in troubles and I delivered thee; and heard thee what time as the storm fell upon thee. I proved thee also at the waters of strife. Hear, O my people, and I will assure thee, O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me, There shall no strange god be in thee, neither shalt thou worship any other god. Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be; world without end. Amen. The Second Reading II Corinthians 4:5-12 We do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus sake. For it is the God who said, Let light shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. At the conclusion the respond, Thanks be to God. Please stand and sing The Gradual Hymn 490 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Hymnal 1982 The Gospel is carried into the congregation so that we remember it is our Good News to hear and to share. The Gospel Reading Mark 2:23 3:6 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. One sabbath Jesus and his disciples were going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath? And he said to them, Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions. Then he said to them, The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath. Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that

3 they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, Come forward. Then he said to them, Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill? But they were silent. He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him. Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Once the Book of Gospels has returned to its place of honor, the may be seated at the invitation of the preacher. The Sermon The Rt. Rev. Kevin Brown, The Episcopal Church in Delaware The Presentation and Examination of the Candidates The Candidates will now be presented. Presenters I present these persons for Confirmation. I present these persons to be received into this Communion. I present these persons who desire to reaffirm their baptismal vows. Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil? Candidates I do. Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? Candidates I do, and with God s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord. After all have been presented, the addresses the Congregation Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? We will. Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. Please stand for The Baptismal Covenant Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God s help.

4 Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God s help. Prayers for the Candidates Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ. Leader By their names, Lord, know each one as your disciple and friend. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader By their names, Lord, call them to serve you in the world. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Through this renewal, Lord, give them joy for life. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Through this renewal, Lord, keep them in your holy Church. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader From this day forward, Lord, teach them to love others as you love us. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader From this day forward, Lord, guide them on life s journey. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader In the end, Lord, bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. Lord, hear our prayer. Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Please be seated for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation The lays hands upon each candidate and says Defend, O Lord, your servant N. with your heavenly grace, that he/she may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until he/she comes to your everlasting kingdom. Amen. N., we recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and we receive you into the fellowship of this Communion. God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you. Amen.

5 N., may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom. Amen. The concludes Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE HOLY COMMUNION Being seated, we begin with a time of offering, giving money as a sign that our life serves God s purposes and showing our gratitude for God s many blessings. For those who give online or will text a contribution to (302) , a card is available in the narthex to participate in the act of offering. Today s loose plate offering will be given to support the s Discretionary Fund. Newcomers and guests may place the welcome card in the offering plate. Anthem Malcolm Boyle ( ) Thou, O God, art praised in Sion, and unto Thee shall the vow be performed in Jerusalem. Thou that hearest the prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come. Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest and receivest unto Thee. He shall dwell in Thy courts and be satisfied with the pleasures of Thy house, even of Thy temple. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Let the people praise Thee, O God, yea, let all the people praise Thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase: and God shall give us his blessing. Please stand and sing The Presentation Hymn 380, v. 3 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal 1982 The Great Thanksgiving 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 our thanks and praise. from Enriching Our Worship The continues the prayer, inviting our praise in the ancient song of the Sanctus. And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we sing with joy:

6 The continues the prayer, inviting our acclamation of Christ s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, saying And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: and Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! The continues the prayer, concluding Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. and Blessed are you now and for ever. Amen. The invites the to say the prayer Jesus taught his first disciples. 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 We sing the anthem at the breaking of the bread, which is Christ s Body, broken for us. Please be seated after the sacrament is presented. All are welcome to receive the sacrament of Christ, kneeling or standing, either consuming the bread and drinking from the cup or dipping (intincting) the bread carefully into the cup. Gluten-free host are available; let the clergy know your need when they approach you at the rail. If you are unable to come forward, ask an usher to let the clergy know.

7 Communion Anthem Stephen Paulus ( ) Even before we call on your name to ask you, O God when we seek for the words to glorify you, you hear our prayer. Unceasing love, O unceasing love, surpassing all we know. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Even with darkness sealing us in, we breathe your name, and through all the days that follow so fast, we trust in you. Endless your grace, O endless your grace, beyond all mortal dream. Both now and forever, and unto ages and ages. Amen. Please stand for The Post-Communion Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. The Blessing Our help is in the Name of the Lord; The maker of heaven and earth. Blessed be the Name of the Lord; From this time forth for evermore. The blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen. All sing Hymn in Procession 347 Go Forth for God Hymnal 1982 Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary Prelude in E-flat J. S. Bach ( ) We are sent forth to be Christ s blessing in the world. Our prayer is that today s worship has encouraged you in love and filled you with peace. Ask God to lead you to someone who needs an invitation to worship or encouragement in the blessing of your care. We look forward to your presence again in worship, in service to others, in learning and fellowship. Please return the children s worship activity bags as you leave church but take our community announcements with you to learn of upcoming opportunities. Caroline Grace Cooley Caroline Summerfield Kirtley Christina Stafford Marcin Madeline Lauren Passarello CONFIRMED Alexander Prescott Schlerf Christopher Walker Simon Valerie Kay Spencer Lydia Anne Stipa Brin Johnson Taylor William Wayne Warner Alexandra Nicole White William Matthew Zakielarz Wendy Jill Johnson Gabrielle Chaussée Koury RECEIVED INTO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH REAFFIRMED Margaret Ann Morrison Janet Kemmerer Stoltenborg Deborah Lynn Piper Dana Stoltenborg

8 PEOPLE SERVING TODAY Acolytes: 8 AM Peter Erskine. 10 AM Lily Allingham, Jake Brown, Andrew Arce, Campbell Craig, Kendall Massey, Jackson Parsells; Jennifer O Connor, Advisor. 5 PM Sarah Gessner, Spencer Kelly. Altar Guild: Barbara Tucker, Donna Gleason, Lee Kallos, Anne Nickle, Isabella Patty, Alice Shannon, Marion Silliman. s Chaplain: Clay Brown. Eucharistic Ministers: 8 AM Margaretta Frederick, Hal Schneikert. 10 AM Jamie Holden, Jane Schindewolf Romano, Marty Rushlow, Susan Sherk. Greeters: 10 AM Harold and Hanna Woodward. Lectors: 10 AM Lydia Stipa. 5 PM Steve Boyden. Lemonade on the Lawn: Members of the Parish Fellowship Ministry. Ushers: 10 AM Bob Welsh, Thym Smith, Cathy Welsh, Harold Woodward. 5 PM John Morton. MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Charles Lee Reese III and in loving memory of Vida Beard Ruppe Ernest Emil and Helen Gunn Ruppe David Fleming and Margaret Cook Beard Our parish s mission: As followers of Christ, we share the beauty and power of God s transforming love through worship, community, and service in the world. PARISH CLERGY The Rev. Ruth Beresford, Rector The Rev. Stephen Setzer, Associate Rector The Rev. Ann Urinoski, Priest Associate The Very Rev. William Lane, Pastoral Associate LAY MINISTRY STAFF Bruce Barber, Director of Music; Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and Youth; Jo Harney, Head of School (CCEP) David Hearn, Assistant Organist/Choirmaster; Nadine DiLorenzo, Director of Children s Choirs ADMINISTRATIVE & FACILITIES STAFF Sherry Lawton-Fasic, Parish Administrator Michael Sayer, Facilities Manager Kate Schlegel, Administrative Associate for Communications; Jane Rubini, Administrative Associate Denise Gilliam, Assistant to Head of School David Hald, Andy Marine, Charles Parfitt-Simpson, Sextons VESTRY & OFFICERS Steve Boyden, Senior Warden; Dana Robertson, Clerk Mark Parsells, Treasurer; Richard Laird, Assistant Treasurer; Jackson Parsells, Youth Representative Allison Ayers, 21; Clay Brown, 21; Hardy Drane, 19; Hal Erskine, 20; Chris Grundner, 20; Jamie Jones, 21; Scott Poole, 20; Al Schyman, 21; Greer Silliman, 19; Lynne Swartz, 20; Sandy Van Wormer, 19; Annie Woolard-Provine, 19 Christ Church Christiana Hundred P. O. Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road Wilmington, Delaware Phone: (302) Website: Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM