August 26, Holy Eucharist: Rite II at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. *For 10:30 a.m. service only. Kay Benefield, Valerie Fleming

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1 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 26, 2018 Holy Eucharist: Rite II at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. *For 10:30 a.m. service only *Prelude: Kay Benefield, Valerie Fleming *Opening Procession: I love thy kingdom, Lord Hymnal 524 Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 355 Gloria in Excelsis BCP 356/Hymnal S280 The Collect of the Day: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE FIRST READING: Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. And Joshua said to all the people, Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Now therefore revere the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. Now if you are unwilling to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will

2 serve the LORD. Then the people answered, Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods; for it is the LORD our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; and the LORD drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God. The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Psalm 34:15-22 BCP The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, * and his ears are open to their cry. 16 The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, * to root out the remembrance of them from the earth. 17 The righteous cry, and the LORD hears them * and delivers them from all their troubles. 18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted * and will save those whose spirits are crushed. 19 Many are the troubles of the righteous, * but the LORD will deliver him out of them all. 20 He will keep safe all his bones; * not one of them shall be broken. 21 Evil shall slay the wicked, * and those who hate the righteous will be punished. 22 The LORD ransoms the life of his servants, * and none will be punished who trust in him. THE SECOND READING: Ephesians 6:10-20 Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of

3 God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak. The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Sequence Hymn: How lovely is thy dwelling place Hymnal 517 The Holy Gospel: John 6:56-69 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever. He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, This teaching is difficult; who can accept it? But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, For this reason I

4 have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father. Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, Do you also wish to go away? Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Rev. Aaron D. Raulerson The Nicene Creed BCP 358 Prayers of the People Form V BCP 389 Confession of Sin and Absolution BCP 360 The Peace BCP 360 THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory: O How Amiable Choir All stand *The Doxology The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer C BCP 369 Sanctus BCP 362/Hymnal S125 The Lord s Prayer BCP 364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364 Gluten-free: Please indicate your need to the priest when receiving and a gluten-free wafer will be given.

5 *Communion Music Love is the Welcome Bryce Blair, Cheri Blair I come with joy to meet my Lord Congregation: Hymnal 304 Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Congregation: Hymnal 530 Open Our Eyes Congregation: Alleluia 130 Post Communion Prayer BCP 366 The Blessing Announcements *Closing Procession: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! Hymnal 460 The Dismissal BCP 366 SERVING TODAY 8:00 a.m. LECTOR: Sara Hembree SERVER: Paul Grass SERVING TODAY 10:30 a.m. USHERS.Bill Thompson, Rick Cooley GREETERS...Maggie Muegge, Nancy McAllister CRUCIFER Jim Coleman TORCH BEARERS. Rachel Moses, Ben Perkins SERVER...Rusty Ogden EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS...Jackie Camper, Gloria Kilner GOSPEL BOOK...Marsha Babb LECTORS...Ben Booth Sr., Kim Booth INTERCESSOR Rebecca Raulerson SOUND...Ray Klaver ALTAR GUILD... Amy Meredith, Shari Harrison NURSERY...Shelli Walker CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL.. Kim Booth, Chelsea Kaminski CHILDREN S CHURCH...Chelsea Kaminski COUNTERS...Marsha Babb, Bill Thompson VESTRY PERSON OF THE MONTH....Sam Harrison

6 The Rector s Corner Joshua In the Old Testament reading today, we hear the words of Joshua, who is generally honored as Moses successor as the leader of the Israelites and the conqueror of the land of Canaan. In the Christian Tradition, Joshua s conquest of Canaan for the Israelites is likened to Jesus conquest of evil for the righteous. The very name of the Son of God, Jesus, derives from a Hellenization of the Aramaic Yeshua, Joshua, which means salvation. -- Cornered from All the People in the Bible by Richard R. Losch 2018 Budget Status as of Sunday 08/19/2018 Pledge Plate Total Budgeted to date $ 175,495 $ 26,720 $ 202,215 Received to date $ 194,949 $ 19,384 $ 214,333 (includes Prepaid Pledges) $19,454 -$7,336 $12,118 Thank you to Doug Cooke and Haley Nichols for sharing their bulletin from Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC where they worshipped on August 5, 2018.

7 Week of August 26 thru September 2 Sunday Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Scrambled Eggs and Bacon 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Volunteers Marina Dunn, Larry Kelly Sunday School Nursery Lectionary Discussion Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Children s Church 10:30 a.m. Monday Daughters of the King 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Healing Service 11:30 a.m. Lunch Fellowship 12:00 p.m. Centering Prayer 12:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Nursery 5:30 p.m. Dinner Chicken Wings (plain & ring of fire) 6:00 p.m. and Mac & Cheese Dinner Volunteer Matt Morris Programs 6:30 p.m. Thursday Reunion Group Friday Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 7:00 a.m. Saturday Brotherhood of St. Andrew 8:00 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Pancakes and Sausage 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Volunteers TBA Sunday School Nursery Lectionary Discussion Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Children s Church 10:30 a.m. Organ Recital 4:00 p.m.

8 Let us know who you are by signing the Guest Book located on our Visitor s Table at the entrance to the Nave. See an Usher or Greeter for assistance. Devices are available to aid the hearing of the service either with ear buds for each ear or to slip over one ear if you currently wear a hearing aid. The flowers on the altar are dedicated to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for Shelly Hardin by the children and youth of Epiphany. The candles on the altar are dedicated to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for my son, Wyatt Martin s birthday by Tiffany Martin. IN OUR PRAYERS For all who suffer in mind, body, or spirit, especially for: *OUR PARISH FAMILY: Doris Benson, Jenna Andrews, David Morris, Ann Marie Batts, Hootie Woodall, Susan Foster, Mary Davis, Mike Lonsberry, Matthew Moses, Emily Moses, Ann Dixon, Bryce Blair, Barbara Nye, King Nye, Ada Perkins, Kay Meleski *OUR EXTENDED PARISH FAMILY: Susan Stephenson (Donna Burrows daughter), Shirley Kime (Jenna Andrews grandmother), Bob Moses (former parishioner), Jan Wright (Doug Cooke s sister), Letha Wade (former parishioner), Angela Bright (friend of the Morris family), Nancy Martin (Ginny McCrary s friend), Michael Curry (Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church), Tommy Guay (Shari Harrison s son-inlaw), Becky Cibula (Barbara Gardner s daughter), Heather Austin (friend of Epiphany) **REMEMBERING: Neal Edmondson, Johnny Mays, Judy Lincoln PARISH BIRTHDAYS: August 26 th thru September 1 st Elizabeth Mayberry, Clinton Payton, Pat Woodall, Ann Branum, Wyatt Martin, Nancy McAllister, Brandy May, Kay Meleski, Robin Moore, Katherine Woodall OUR DIOCESAN FAMILY: Our companion dioceses of Alaska and the Virgin Islands and their bishops, Mark and Ambros DOK PRAYER REQUESTS: There are Daughters of the King Prayer Request cards available in the pew. Prayer requests should be placed in the prayer box at the back of the nave. The Daughters pray every day. *Names will remain on the list for two months unless otherwise requested. Prayer Concern names can be submitted by placing a note in the office door mail slot or e- mailing the church office. When submitting prayer concerns, please give person s full name, the reason for prayer need, sign your name and indicate the person s relationship to our parish. **Names of the deceased will appear for one month after date of death.