The Holy Baptism of Madelynne Schuster

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1 November 13, :30 AM Twenty-sixth Sunday After Pentecost Proper 28 The Holy Baptism of Madelynne Schuster

2 Love divine, all loves excelling 2

3 ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH November 13, :30 AM Twenty-sixth Sunday After Pentecost Proper 28 The Holy Eucharist Rite II The Rev. Leslie J. Hague is the celebrant today. VOLUNTARY Elegy C. Hubert Parry ( ) PROCESSIONAL HYMN Love divine, all loves excelling (music on previous page) THE WORD OF GOD OPENING ACCLAMATION (please stand) Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and forever. 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. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. COLLECT OF THE DAY 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. A READING FROM 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. Reader The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. 3

4 PSALM 98 A READING FROM 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 4

5 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. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SEQUENCE HYMN 632 O Christ, the Word Incarnate Munich THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 21:2-19. Glory to you, Lord Christ. 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." Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON The Rev. Leslie J. Hague 5

6 PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATE The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented. I present Madelynne Schuster to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Will you be responsible for seeing that Madelynne is brought up in the Christian faith and life? I will, with God s help. Will you by your prayers and witness help her to grow into the full stature of Christ? I will, with God s help. Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? I renounce them. Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? I renounce them. Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? I do. Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? I do. Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? I do. The stand, and the celebrant addresses the congregation, saying Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Madelynne in her life in Christ? We will. Let us join with Madelynne who is committing herself to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. 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, 6

7 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 bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God s help. 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 CANDIDATE The then says to the congregation Let us now pray for Madelynne to receive the Sacrament of new birth Leader Deliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Open her heart to your grace and truth. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Send her into the world in witness to your love. Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory. Lord, hear our prayer. 7

8 The says Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen. THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those here are cleansed from sin and born again and may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. THE BAPTISM The candidate is presented by name to the, who then pours water upon, the candidate, saying: Madelynne, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. loudly Amen. Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant, the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. Then the Priest places a hand on the person s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross and saying Madelynne, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ s own for ever. loudly Amen. 8

9 Let us welcome the newly baptized. and We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. HOLY COMMUNION THE HOLY EUCHARIST, PRAYER A OFFERTORY ANTHEM Requiem from Paradise Hotel Eliza Gilkyson (b. 1950) Written as a song of grief following the December 2004 Asian tsunami. This song found a renewed audience after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in Mother Mary, full of grace, awake all our homes are gone, our loved ones taken, taken by the sea. Mother Mary, calm our fears, have mercy. Drowning in a sea of tears, have mercy. Hear our mournful plea. Our world has been shaken we wander our homelands forsaken In the dark night of the soul, bring some comfort to us all, oh Mother Mary come and carry us in your embrace that our sorrows may be faced. Mary, fill the glass to overflowing. Illuminate the path where we are going. Have mercy on us all. In funeral fires burning, each flame to your mystery returning. In the dark night of the soul, your shattered dreamers, make them whole, oh Mother Mary find us where we've fallen out of grace, lead us to a higher place. In the dark night of the soul, our broken hearts you can make whole Oh Mother Mary come and carry us in your embrace let us see your gentle face, Mary OFFERTORY HYMN 296 We know that Christ is raised and dies no more Engelberg The people remain standing. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Sursum corda S-120 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 God thanks and praise. The proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. Therefore we praise you, joining our 9

10 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: and Sanctus S-128 Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The people stand or kneel as they choose. Then the continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith: and Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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. 10

11 THE LORD S PRAYER And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, and 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 FRACTION ANTHEM and S-155 Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. The says the following Invitation The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. COMMUNION DUET I Heard a Voice from Heaven John Goss ( ) I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, From henceforth, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: Even so, saith the Spirit: for they rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. COMMUNION HYMN 620 Jerusalem, my happy home Land of Rest POST COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray. and Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. SENDING FORTH OF THE LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Priest Priest N. (and N.) we send you out to share Communion this week with N. (and N.) May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take this sacrament of Christ s presence. May those who receive it from you be strengthened and encouraged in that community we have together in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 11

12 THE BLESSING The Bishop, when present, or the Priest, may bless the people. RECESSIONAL HYMN 460 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Hyfrydol The Deacon, or the, dismisses them with these words Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! VOLUNTARY Festival Voluntary Flor Peeters ( ) Please join us for coffee and conversation in the Jensen Courtyard. WEDNESDAY HEALING PRAYER WITH EUCHARIST COMMEMORATION OF MARGARET OF SCOTLAND Wednesday, November 16 12:05 p.m. St. Luke's Chapel (use side door by the Jensen Courtyard) Many are asked to remember others, especially for healing, in our prayers. All are invited to join together at this service for a healing laying-on-of-hands, anointing, and prayer for others or our selves. These prayers become our Eucharistic offering as we celebrate together in our lovely St Luke's Chapel. 12

13 HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY Ulah and Samuel Archer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 12. Also, Ulah s birthday was this past week and she is 75. The Archers are the parents of Heather Glenn, and the proud grandparents of Gerbria and Kristian, our All Saints acolytes. 13

14 The Altar Flowers this week are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the baptism of Madelynne by Evan Schuster. The Sanctuary Candle this week is given to the Glory of God and in memory of Otto Schneider, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, by the Price-Wincko Family. CELEBRATIONS November Birthdays: Clifton McCracken, Arthur Page, Madelynne Schuster, Gionni Robert Quesada, Paul Bender, Alyssa Medina, Susan Goodrich, Marcelline Hutton, Rick Vaughan Anniversaries: Jim Gross and Dan Hitchens LAST WEEK S CONTRIBUTIONS: November 6, 2016 Pledge $ 8, TRUE $ Plate $ 1, Friends of Music $ Flowers $ Rector s Discretionary $ WHAT S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS Sunday 11/13 ECW Meeting 9:15 am Hope House Monday Friday Easier Softer Way (AA Meeting) 8:00 am Neaverson Monday 11/14 Monday Night EFM 6:30 pm River Room Wednesday 11/16 Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers 12:05 pm St. Luke s Deadline for Ecomm and Bulletin 12:00 pm Christian Education Committee 7:00 pm River Room Thursday 11/17 Thursday Night EFM 6:30 pm River Room Saturday 11/19 Outreach Ministry meeting 9:00 am River Room Riversounds: Gay Men s Chorus 8:00 pm If you have an event to be on the All Saints calendar, please be sure that you have contacted Michael Lee to schedule your event and reserve the location. 14

15 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BEDS AROUND THE ALTAR November 28 December 2, 2016 Our All Saints community will be hosting several families from the community the week of November 28. These families have found themselves at a difficult time in their lives, particularly being without a permanent place to live. All Saints is part of a network of inter-faith churches in our county, that provide a weeklong stay or until space becomes available for a family in a shelter area or other temporary housing. During the week, volunteers play an essential role in helping the families cope during their stay. Individuals or families prepare a meal and visit with the families. Each evening two chaperones spend the night providing a safe place to sleep. With All Saints helping hands, these families are supported through this crucial time in a loving community of faith. Many of our volunteers have expressed what an awesome and rewarding feeling they have after spending time with these families who are in true need of our fellowship. We are coordinating volunteers to bring evening meals to feed the families at 5:15 pm and chaperones to be on-site overnight with the families from 7 pm until 7 am in the church sanctuary. For more info or to volunteer, contact Jeff Miller , jeff_miller714@yahoo.com THANKSGIVING FOR HOPE HOUSE FAITH IN ACTION This year, we have received a request to help Hope House-Faith in Action with some items that are needed for those families who receive their assistance. Towels bath size Summer weight blankets Microwave food products (pop top cans of macaroni dinners, etc) Paper products toilet paper, paper towels, plastic cups and paper plates 15

16 ALL SAINTS THANKSGIVING IN NEAVERSON CHAPEL You are invited to share a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 24th at 2:00 pm. We will provide the turkey and you can bring your choice of a dish to pass. Please RSVP to Dan Hitchens if you will be attending danhitchens@comcast.net All Hands on Deck! Volunteers are needed for the Boat Parade Festivities At All Saints Saturday, December 10th Tickets are on sale! $15 each or 2 for $25 Children 9 years old and under are free. For more information, contact Lane Hop lanehop@bellsouth.net or the office. A meeting of all volunteers for the Boat Parade will be held Sunday, November 20, after the 10:30 service in Neaverson Chapel. 16