EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1020 E. Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI

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1 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1020 E. Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR C DECEMBER 2, 2018 We worship God and follow Jesus Christ, learning and growing together the Holy Spirit to serve in the world. We will love & welcome ALL.

2 WELCOME TO EMMANUEL We are pleased that you have chosen to worship the Lord with us. We pray that God's grace and peace will fill you and encourage your frequent return. In our worship service two books are used. The Book of Common Prayer" is the red book containing the services of the church. The Hymnal 1982" is the blue book which contains both chants (marked with "S" and found in the front part of the Hymnal) with hymns following (without the "S). All who seek a deeper relationship with Christ through the sacrament of Holy Communion are encouraged to receive the bread and wine. If you would rather simply receive a prayer of blessing, please come to the Altar and fold your arms across your chest and you will receive a blessing. If you are: a visitor at Emmanuel; interested in developing your personal ministries; or in becoming a member of Emmanuel, please feel free to complete a WELCOME card located in each pew and drop the completed card in the offering basket or give the card to an Usher/Greeter. You may also contact the church office at ORDER OF SERVICE PRELUDE André Strydom Organ Prelude on VENI EMMANUEL (Robert J. Powell) ENTRANCE HYMN Blue Hymnal #56 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Stanzas 1-4 (Veni Emmanuel) THE GREAT LITANY BCP 148 COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP 159/ BCP 211 2

3 FIRST READING Jeremiah 33:14-16 Old Testament P. 699 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness." Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God PSALM 25:1-9 Ad te, Domine, levavi BCP To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. 3 Show me your ways, O LORD, * and teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. 5 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting. 3

4 6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD. 7 Gracious and upright is the LORD; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. 8 He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. 9 All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 New Testament P. 191 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God SEQUENCE HYMN Blue Hymnal #57 Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (Helmsley) 4

5 THE GOSPEL Luke 21:25-36 New Testament P. 81 Celebrant People The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. "Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." Celebrant People SERMON The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Christ. Rev. Alan C. James 5

6 NICENE CREED BCP 326 / 358 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCP 328 / IFTCP 141 As the church worldwide celebrates the beginning of its New Year, let us turn our minds and hearts to the larger community of which we are a part, saying: [Hear our prayer, O Lord, ] and grant us mercy. Ongoing Concerns: Lynne, Bill, Mary, Joyce, Lisa, Jane, Amy, Mary, Nancy, George, Baby Owen, Kathy, Elizabeth, Alaina, Tim, Lorraine, the Thomas Family, the Humm Family, and Karen. For Those in the Military: Aaron, Ryan, Connor, Nadine, Colin, Trevor, Jordan, Erich, Andrew, Austin, Max, Kaleb, Austin, and Cade. Hear our prayer, O Lord, and grant us mercy. For Those Celebrating Birthdays: Carol Coursey, Ben Crockett, Michael Sears, Joseph Sproles, Tom Smith, Kay Farrimond, John Selden, Jan Toporek, David Price, Taya Price-Thatcher. For Those Celebrating Anniversaries: Kent & Christina Cartwright, Samuel & Alison DeCamp, Guy & Nina Wagar. For Those Sharing Their Time and Talent for the Ministries of the Church and for Spreading the Gospel: the Office Volunteers: Connie Booth, James Hempstead, Susanne Hempstead, Joan Holec, Lorraine Lucy, and Rose Tamraz. Hear our prayer, O Lord, and grant us mercy. 6

7 Celebrant: On this first day of the year, we gather up our prayers and offer them to you, O Lord, knowing full well that there are signs in the sun and moon and stars and in the common events of ordinary life that call us to attend to your coming. Prepare us for the time of trial and for your dominion, coming now and at the close of this age. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN BCP 331 / 360 THE PEACE All stand BCP 332 / 360 OFFERTORY ANTHEM Adult Choir/A. Strydom Organ E'EN SO, LORD JESUS, QUICKLY COME (Paul Manz) Peace be to you and grace from him who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed his blood that we might saved be. Sing holy, holy to our Lord, the Lord Almighty God, who was and is and is to come; Sing holy, holy Lord! Rejoice in heaven all ye that dwell therein, rejoice on earth, ye saints below, for Christ is coming, is coming soon, for Christ is coming soon! E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, and night shall be no more; they need no light nor lamp nor sun for Christ will be their All! (Revelation 22) 7

8 OFFERTORY SENTENCE Rite I: All things come of thee, O Lord; and of thine own have we given thee. Rite II: All things come of you, O Lord; and of your own do we give to you. THE HOLY COMMUNION 8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Prayer I BCP :00 a.m. Eucharistic Prayer II BCP 340 SANCTUS and BENEDICTUS BCP 334 / Pew Card THE LORD S PRAYER Rite I - Traditional BCP 336 Rite II - Contemporary BCP 364 AGNUS DEI BCP 337 / Pew Card COMMUNION MEDITATION André Strydom Organ Improvisation on Savior of the Nations, Come (Paul Manz) POST COMMUNION PRAYER Celebrant and People BCP 339 / 365 BLESSINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 8

9 RECESSIONAL Blue Hymnal #66 Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus (Stuttgart) DISMISSAL Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE André Strydom Organ Toccata on the Gregorian Hymn, Creator alme siderum ( Creator of the Starry Heights ) from Advent: First Religious Suite for Organ (Pietro A. Yon) The liturgy ends. The service begins. 9

10 THE SUNDAY NEWS DECEMBER 2, 2018 NEXT WEEK S READINGS Baruch 5:1-9 Canticle 4 or 16 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 ATTENDANCE Last week: Rite I: 15 Rite II: : n/a Youth: 12 Total: 78 Last year: Rite I: 26 Rite II: : 8 Total: 122 Ministries for this Sunday, December 2, 2018: RITE I: Ernie Mainland, Kathy Audia VPOW: Joan Holec RITE II: LEM: Tom Hord 1 st, Dottie Hawthorne POP: Maryln Graham Lector: Nancy Turner Acolytes: Katie Farley, Thomas Farley, Juliana Liebler - Crucifer Church Opener: Bruce Turner Coffee Hour: J. Blachy, The Neubrechts Ushers/Greeters: Bill & Ginny King Altar Guild: Karel Howse VPOW: Nina Wagar Plate Coordinator: Sandy Selden 10

11 Ministries for YOUTH SUNDAY next Sunday, December 9, 2018: RITE I: Lynn Duse VPOW: Joan Holec RITE II: LEM: Joe Farley POP: TBD Lector: Jack Frentz, Juliana Liebler Acolytes: Griffin Frentz, Taya Price-Thatcher - Crucifer Church Opener: Lynn Duse Coffee Hour: Caroline Farley, Alexé Sears, Aurora Sears, Greeters: Suzy Carpenter, Parker Price-Thatcher Ushers: Maylee Liebler, Graham Wong, Jackson Wong Altar Guild: Christina Cartwright, Maryln Graham VPOW: Joyce Riordan Plate Coordinator: A/S Spence LEM Lay Eucharistic Minister(s); POP Prayers of the People; VPOW Vestry Person of Week PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury), the Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain - (Spain) their Bishop, Carlos; and for persecuted Christians in the South Sudan, the Middle East and throughout the world. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Diocesan Partnership with the Dominican Republic led by Deacon Beth; Diocesan Domestic Missions led by Deacon Cindy. Ongoing Concerns: Lynne, Bill, Mary, Joyce, Lisa, Jane, Amy, Mary, Nancy, George, Baby Owen, Kathy, Elizabeth, Alaina, Tim, Lorraine, the Thomas Family, the Humm Family, and Karen. 11

12 For Those in the Military: Aaron, Ryan, Connor, Nadine, Colin, Trevor, Jordan, Erich, Andrew, Austin, Max, Kaleb, Austin, and Cade. For Those Celebrating Birthdays: Carol Coursey, Ben Crockett, Michael Sears, Joseph Sproles, Tom Smith, Kay Farrimond, John Selden, Jan Toporek, David Price, Taya Price-Thatcher. For Those Celebrating Anniversaries: Kent & Christina Cartwright, Samuel & Alison DeCamp, Guy & Nina Wagar. For Those Sharing Their Time and Talent for the Ministries of the Church and for Spreading the Gospel: the Office Volunteers: Connie Booth, James Hempstead, Susanne Hempstead, Joan Holec, Lorraine Lucy, & Rose Tamraz. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANGEL TREE TEASER BOW will be supporting 2 families at the safe house this year for Christmas. You will find an ornament on the tree with requests from the family. Select one or more items and bring them to the church wrapped for delivery by Dec. 18th. Thank for helping to bring a blessed Christmas to these families. CHURCH OFFICE NEWS REMINDER TO CELL GROUP LEADERS: please start working on your Annual Meeting Reports now in order to have the final report turned in no later than December 10, MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The 131 st Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 20, In case of inclement weather, it will then be moved to Sunday, January 27,

13 DCDI Hello Parish Leaders: We are getting ready for our Diocesan Congregational Development program! DCDI--a collaboration between the Eastern & Western dioceses of Michigan--is a twoyear leadership training program focused on developing ministry the spiritual, community, and organizational life of a congregation through a hands on approach to learning. It's goal is to equip clergy and laity to lead congregations into the future. We have revamped our program and will meet in Midland, only during the day, on six Saturdays in (There will be a hotel available for those who would like to stay over Friday night) We are in the middle of the state - St. John s Episcopal, Midland (to try to be equidistant for folks from even the far reaches). Childcare will be available (Please RSVP for that). Save these dates: Mar 9, 10 am - 4 pm (registration and snacks begin at 9:30) Apr 6 May 4 - Invite Welcome Connect - ALL ARE INVITED!!!! Sept 14 Oct 19 Nov 16 Please register by January 1, The cost is $50 for two years, and scholarships are available. Looking forward to having you join us! If you have any questions, talk with the Rev. Bill Spaid, Mike Spencer, or Heather Barta, OR Peace, The Rev. Heather Barta 13

14 EMMANUEL S CHURCH CALENDAR This Week s Events December 2-9, 2018 Dec. 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Celebrant The Rev. Alan C. James 8:30am Rite I Service 10:00am Rite II Service w/nursery Provided 4:00pm MS/HS Youth Group Mtg Dec. 3 1:00pm EEC Bridge Club 6:30pm ACA Meeting Dec. 4 Dec. 5 8:30am Wednesday Morning Book Study 10:00am Church Staff Mtg 12:30pm Pastoral Care Cell Mtg Dec. 6 8:30am Mighty Men of EEC Brkfst The Bistro 9:30am Worship & Liturgy Group Mtg 10:00am Gather & Grow Cell Group Mtg 11:00am 1928 Service 11:30am Soup Kitchen 1:30pm Northmen Den 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice 7:00pm Youth Group Planning Mtg 8:00pm We Care Mtg Dec. 7 FRI CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Dec. 8 SAT CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Dec. 9 SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT Celebrant The Rev. Alan C. James 8:30am Rite I Service 10:00am YOUTH SUNDAY - Rite II Service w/nursery Provided 5:00pm Saint Nicholas Day 7:00pm Messiah Rehearsal GLCO Chorus **PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK THE CHURCH CALENDAR ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION. ** (MMOE Mighty Men of Emmanuel Mtg- Meeting Svc- Service HSYG High School Youth Group BOW Beyond Our Walls MSYG Middle School Youth Group EYC Episcopal Youth Camp) When Petoskey Schools close for weather, events are generally canceled at the Church, and when the Office is closed events for that day are cancelled. 14

15 CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS / GREENS DEADLINE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 TH Christmas Poinsettias/Greens offerings and dedications are now being accepted. Please include the first and last name(s) of those you wish remembered. The Poinsettias/Greens are $20 each. Please put your dedications, along with your check or cash in an envelope marked Christmas Flowers/Greens. Your envelope can be turned into the office or in the alms basin on any Sunday. The deadline is Tuesday, December 11 th at noon to be sure your dedications are included in the Christmas bulletin. In thanksgiving for In memory of Given by Number of plants Please make checks payable to: Emmanuel Episcopal Church marked Christmas Poinsettias/Greens I want to take plant home with me. I want to donate plant to the community. 15

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