St. Paul s Episcopal Church

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1 St. Paul s Episcopal Church St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. All are welcome, no exceptions! The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21 September 30, :30 A.M. The Liturgy of the Word

2 We stand to sing and pray. Processional Hymn Gracious Spirit, give your servants 2

3 Priest Blessed be God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis 3

4 Priest Priest The Collect of the Day Proper 21 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. We sit to hear the lessons. 4

5 The First Lesson Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29 Lector A reading from the Book of Numbers. The rabble among them had a strong craving; and the Israelites also wept again, and said, If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we used to eat in Egypt for nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; but now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at. Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, all at the entrances of their tents. Then the Lord became very angry, and Moses was displeased. So Moses said to the Lord, Why have you treated your servant so badly? Why have I not found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me? Did I conceive all this people? Did I give birth to them, that you should say to me, Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a sucking child, to the land that you promised on oath to their ancestors? Where am I to get meat to give to all this people? For they come weeping to me and say, Give us meat to eat! I am not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me. If this is the way you are going to treat me, put me to death at once if I have found favor in your sight and do not let me see my misery. So the Lord said to Moses, Gather for me seventy of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the tent of meeting, and have them take their place there with you. So Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord; and he gathered seventy elders of the people, and placed them all around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders; and when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they did not do so again. 5

6 Two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the spirit rested on them; they were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp. And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of his chosen men, said, My lord Moses, stop them! But Moses said to him, Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them! Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Psalm 19:7-14 Lector Let us read selections of Psalm 19 together. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. 8 The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * 6

7 sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. 11 By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can tell how often he offends? * cleanse me from my secret faults. 13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, * O LORD, my strength and my redeemer. The Second Lesson James 5:13-20 Lector A reading from the Letter of James. Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever 7

8 brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner's soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. We stand to sing and hear the Gospel. Gradual Hymn #635 If thou but trust in God to guide thee The Gospel Mark 9:38-50 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. John said to Jesus, Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us. But Jesus said, Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter 8

9 the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched. For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another. Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Reverend William McLemore Silence for meditation We stand to affirm our faith by reciting the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed 9

10 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of the Form III, Book of Common Prayer Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. 10

11 Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble. We remember before you those in need of your care, especially for Henry and Donetta, Gail, Zachary, Marilyn, Dorothy, Margaret, Patty, Kathy, David, Michele and family, Rene, Myrna, Terry Costello, the Harkness family, and Rosemarie. That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud. Silence We give thanks for all those celebrating birthdays this week; especially for Dick Dowen; and for all those celebrating anniversaries this week. 11

12 Priest O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace The Peace Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The Offertory Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. Announcements The Holy Communion If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:23,24) Offertory Anthem The St. Paul s Choirs Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Hymn #11, Vs. 4 12

13 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B Priest Priest Priest Priest 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. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit 13

14 came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy Lord 14

15 We remain standing or kneel We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Memorial Acclamation Priest 15

16 And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison 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 Silence is observed after the bread is broken Fraction Anthem: Lamb of God, Agnus Dei 16

17 Priest The Gifts of God for the of God. The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you. Communion Hymn # 343 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Prayer after Communion When all have received Communion, the Priest leads the following prayer: Priest Let us pray. 17

18 Please stand. In Unison 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. Priest The Blessing God bless you. God keep you. Amen. The face of God shine upon you. Amen. God's grace and peace upon you. Amen. May the blessing of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the three in one and one in three, guard you, save you and bring you to that heavenly city where God's grace is law. Amen. Recessional Hymn # 347 Go forth for God, go to the world in peace The Dismissal 18

19 Priest Let us go forth in the name of Christ! Thanks be to God. Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Second and Fourth Sundays of the month 8:00 A.M. (spoken service) Every Sunday 10:30 A.M. (with music) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes Sundays 9:00-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center, 9:30 AM Adult Formation: Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM and Sunday Mornings, 9:00 AM St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois Parish Office: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org 19

20 Website: Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm The Reverend Edward T. Bird IV, Rector; Susan King, Administrative Assistant Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Kathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist Julie Rogers, Brittany Altepeter, Karyn Perkins, Nursery Attendants Our Wardens and Vestry Freyja Rasmussen-Johns, Senior Warden, Marv Kombrink, Junior Warden Pat Brown, Treasurer, Gretchen Schlabach, Clerk Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach, Maureen Gerrity The Reverend Bill McLemore Peg Newby Luke Stubblefield Linda Lorbach Jacob Maas Marv and Pam Kombrink Jocelyn Prall Rebecca Smith Julie Rogers, Karyn Perkins Today s Ministers 20 Presiding Clergy Eucharistic Minister Acolyte Lector Intercessor Ushers Altar Guild Flower Guild Coffee Hour Host Nursery Today, Sunday, September 30, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Children s Sunday School 9:30 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Choir Practice 10:15 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee Hour and Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall

21 Flowers on the altar today are donated by Henry Leonard In Memory of Ludwig Bendix This Week September 30, 2018 through October 7, 2018 Tue Oct 2 Garden Meeting 8:00 A.M. Garden Wed Oct 3 Adult Formation 6:30-8:00 P.M. Parish Hall Thu Oct 4 Children s Choir Rehearsal (TBD) Parish Hall Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00-9:00 P.M. Parish Hall Sun Oct 7 Adult Formation 9:00-10:00 A.M. Parish Hall Nursery/ Childcare 9:15-11:45 A.M. St.Timothy Ctr Children s Sunday School. 9:30 A.M. St.TimothyCtr. Choir Practice 10:15 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee Hour 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Pet Blessing 1:00 P.M. Front Lawn Announcements Guest Celebrant Pet Blessing Welcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time, please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall. While Father Ed is out of town today, the Reverend William McLemore from St. Paul s in McHenry will be leading the service. The 10 th Annual Pet Blessing will take place next Sunday, October 7 th, on the front lawn at 1:00 P.M. Mother Heidi Haverkamp will be presiding and offer individual blessings for each animal. A representative from Tails Human Society will be bringing the Pet of the Week. Donations may be brought for the animals at Tails. 21

22 Flyers for the Annual Pet Blessing are available in the Parish Hall. Take some flyers and check the list of places that have allowed us to post the flyers in other years. Adult Christian Formation Adult Formation will begin on October 3 rd with Fr. Ed leading Episcopal 101 (this is your chance to ask any questions) on Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00 PM and again on Sunday mornings 9:00-10:00 AM. The Sunday sessions will begin on October 14 th. In November we will keep the same times for Adult Formation and feature some awesome and fun TedTalks. The first Book Club meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 18 th, from 5:30-7:00 P.M. Please contact Marilyn Cleland if you have questions or ideas. St. Paul s Community Garden Choirs We have weekly garden work times for anyone interested in weeding, planting, watering, harvesting and fellowship. These will be on Tuesdays at 8:00 AM for about an hour. We will continue harvest until the garden naturally is frosted out, probably until Oct 20th or so. We have just planted some fall greens and we will have brussels sprouts, broccoli, collards, kale and winter squash to harvest through the end of October at least. The Children s Choir rehearsals: September, Thursdays 6 PM The Adult/Youth Choir rehearsals: Thursdays 7-9 PM. Sunday morning warm up and anthem rehearsal: 10:15 AM. On October 7 22

23 Mother Heidi Haverkamp will preside at the service at 10:30 A.M. on Sunday, October 7 th while Father Ed is out of town. Episcopal Relief Services Hurricane Relief Funds Those wishing to donate to relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Florence may find a donation page on the Episcopal Relief website, Grace Place Meals NIU Grace Place campus ministry will be holding their worship night which includes a meal on Tuesday nights at 6pm for the fall semester. St. Paul's has been providing one or two meals most semesters for several years. If you are interested in helping provide a meal this semester in the latter half of October, please contact Jocelyn Prall at church or rhysprall@comcast.net for more details. Rector s Discretionary Fund Collection Next Week Crop Walk Donations allow us to assist people in need in our community. Checks can be written to "St. Paul's" with "Rector's Discretionary Fund" in the memo. Thank you for your contributions to this important ministry. The Sondra King Memorial CROP Hunger Walk to help those in need of food will be held on Sunday, October 14 th. The walk will step off from the First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb at 3:00 P.M. St. Paul s will be a rest stop halfway through the longer walk and volunteers will be needed to distribute water and give directions. Please contact Henry Leonard or Rick Johns for 23

24 more information. To make a donation or to register to walk, go to For more information about St. Paul s Go to our website, - to hear the Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what s going on! St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community! Striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God delights in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions! Citations: Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A Cover Photo: October 2017, All Were Prophets, Nicplynel Household Prayers: Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year B. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Processional Hymn Gracious Spirit, give your servants Words: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (B. 1944), Music: Abbot s Leigh, Cyril Vincent Taylor ( ), Episcopal Supplemental Hymnal Book Wonder Love and Praise #782, Copyright 1997 Hope Publishing Company. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis S 20, Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus S 23 24

25 Fraction Anthem, Lamb of God: Agnus Dei, S 27, Setting: Peter Crisafulli, from Music for the Holy Eucharist Rite II, 2002, Supplemental Episcopal Hymnal, Enriching Our Music 1 & 2. Memorial Acclamation: We remember his death, Setting: Richard R. Webster, from Mass in the Lydian Mode, Supplemental Episcopal Hymnal: Enriching Our Music 1 & 2 # 65, Advent Press, Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow: Awake, my soul, and with the sun, # 11, Vs. 4, Words: Thomas Ken ( ), alt., Music: Morning Hymn, melody François Hippolyte Barthélémon ( ); harm., The Church Hymnal for the Church Year, 1917, and The 1982 Hymnal. Prelude: Adagio Organ Sonata Op. 42, No.2 in G Minor Gustav Merkel, Arr. E.D.T. Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D Major Henry Purcell, Arr. Walter E. Buszin Household Prayer: Morning 25

26 May the first words in my mouth today be the sound of the name of Jesus. Lead me to reflect on his power as I seek to live my day, honoring the One who gave me salvation and a new life. In his powerful name I pray. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening God, was I an agent of hope and salvation to others as you have been to me? As the day winds down, help me to think about those times during the day when I lived in your grace and the times when I failed to be salt in your world. Keep on working in my life, through the power of your Holy Spirit, so that I can become more like you want me to be. In the name of Jesus. Amen. 26