Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

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1 The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea Third Sunday in Lent March 4, :00 a.m. Rachel Held Evans Guest Preacher Seasonal Liturgical Rotation for Lent Please turn off your cell phones. There are no flowers in the Sanctuary. A Lenten Array is used for altar frontal panels, clergy stoles, and hangings on the Lectern and Pulpit; the crosses are veiled; the choirs, acolytes, and lay ministers wear black cassocks. Silver communion vessels and alms basins, as well as brass candlesticks, are replaced with wood, ceramic, and glass items. We neither sing nor speak alleluia throughout Lent. The service usually begins with the Lenten Acclamation; twice during Lent we will sing The Great Litany in procession. The Gloria in excelsis and Te Deum are not used again until Easter. We kneel for the Eucharistic Prayer. We use the second translation of the Lord s Prayer. The Fraction Anthem rotates from Christ Our Passover to Agnus Dei. The Blessing is replaced by a Solemn Prayer over the (from The Book of Occasional Services).

2 The service begins on page :00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite I A Penitential Order Lenten Acclamation Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins. His mercy endureth for ever. The congregation stands. An Exhortation page 316 The Decalogue (kneeling) page 317 The Confession of Sin page 320 Kyrie Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Collect of the Day Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Lesson Exodus 20:1-17 Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. For six days you shall labour and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it. Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor s house; you shall not covet your neighbor s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 19 (said responsively) 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, * and the firmament shows his handiwork. 2

3 2 One day tells its tale to another, * and one night imparts knowledge to another. 3 Although they have no words or language, * and their voices are not heard, 4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, * and their message to the ends of the world. 5 In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; * it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. 6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; * nothing is hidden from its burning heat. 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, * 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. Gospel John 2:13-22 Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory be to thee, O Lord. The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father s house a marketplace! His disciples remembered that it was written, Zeal for your house will consume me. The Jews then said to him, What sign can you show us for doing this? Jesus answered them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. The Jews then said, This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days? But he was speaking of the temple of his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ. Homily Rachel Held Evans A brief period of silence follows the Homily. 3

4 Nicene Creed page 326 Prayers of the page 328 Offertory At the Presentation All things come of thee O Lord. And of thine own have we given thee. Eucharistic Prayer I (the congregation kneels after the Sanctus) page 333 Prayer of Humble Access page 337 Fraction Anthem O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. The congregation stands when the returns to the altar. Sending Out of Eucharistic Visitors We who are many are one body. For we all share one bread, and one cup. Postcommunion Prayer page 339 Prayer over the Deacon Bow down before the Lord. The congregation bows. Dismissal From The Book of Occasional Services Look mercifully on this your family, Almight God, that by your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for...adele, Alan, Alexis, Angela, Annette, Austin, Bill, Billy, Bob, Brenda, Brittany, Carrie, Catharine, Cathy, Charlie, Chris, Debbie, Donald, Donna, Dorothy, Ellen, Enjoli, Evan, Fred, Garcia Family, Gary, Georgette, Gisela, Hadley, Holly, Hunter, Huston Family, Jack, Jane, John, Katherine, Katie, Keeling, Leanne, Leslie, Lory, Marcia, Mary, Matthew, Michael, Nita, Pamela, Pat, Patrick, Patsy, Peggy, Ralph, Rebecca, Rex, Richard, Ricky, Robbie, Robert, Sandra, Saraine, Schentrup Family, Scott, Stephen, Suzanne, Sylvia, Taryn, Teresa, Thomas, Tina, Tom, Tuske Family, Ward, Wheldon, and those serving our country...alex, Benjamin, Christian, Clara, Eric, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Michael, Sean, and Tommy. 4

5 A special thank you to guest preacher Rachel Held Evans Note about our guest preacher: Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger who writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible Belt. Her books include Faith Unraveled (2010), A Year of Biblical Womanhood (2012), and Searching for Sunday (2015). With millions of visits each year, her blog has become a renowned online hub for conversations about Christianity and culture. Rachel has been featured on The View, The Today Show, NPR, Slate, The BBC, The Washington Post, The Atlantic Monthly, and Oprah.com. Bethesda s Mission is to experience the clear and strong presence of God and to understand and spread Christ s teachings through collective worship, learning, and service. Parking: Persons attending Sunday services and/or events today at Bethesda will be allowed to park on all of Barton Avenue and on South County Road without receiving a ticket until 1:30 p.m. The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from The Book of Common Prayer, Hymn permission used by RiteSong, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use. 5

6 Announcements for Sunday, March 4 Adult Forum with Rachel Held Evans Today, March 4 9:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from Rachel Held Evans, author of the bestselling texts: Searching for Sunday; Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church; A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering her Head, and Calling her Husband Master, and her most recent, Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again. Rachel has led our Lenten Retreat this weekend and is this morning s guest preacher, and we are fortunate to have the space this morning to share about faith and the bible with such an accessible and engaging woman who walks the walk as well as talks the talk. Music at Bethesda Today, March 4 3:30 p.m. Church OPUS 2018 Chorale from Martin County High School with director Shane Thomas, Jr. (a tenor in the Bethesda Choir) will offer a recital at 3:30 p.m. An Evensong with The Bethesda Choir follows at 4:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be received, and a reception will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Palm Cross Workshop Friday, March 23 9:00 a.m. Tea House Join this timehonored tradition in which volunteers meet to enjoy fellowship and make 1,000 palm crosses in preparation for Palm Sunday. Everyone is invited, and we benefit from the wonderful talent of seasoned pros who teach curious newcomers to carry on the ancient art of crossmaking. We need lots of helping hands, so come join us on Friday morning in the Teahouse. Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31 10:00 a.m. Garth We re bringing back our Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 31. We will have games, snacks, prizes, and multiple Easter egg hunts for various ages. Invite your friends to come experience a wonderful Spring celebration! For more information about our upcoming events, pick up and read the Bethesda Happenings. It is available in the Narthex, in our tract rack, on our website, and in our newsletter! Music at Bethesda Today, March 4 OPUS 2018 Chorale from Martin County High School with director Shane Thomas, Jr. (a tenor in the Bethesda Choir) will offer a recital at 3:30 p.m. An Evensong with The Bethesda Choir follows at 4:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be received, and a reception will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 6

7 Easter Altar Flowers We invite you to make a contribution in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving of, your loved ones during this Easter season. Your gift provides for the special flowers and altar adornments during this season and throughout the year. Please complete the reverse side of this card and return it with your check made payable to Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Your loved ones names will be printed in the Easter service leaflets as long as they are received by March 23. A minimum $35 contribution is suggested per name. Please complete the form below and mail it with your check (payable to Bethesdaby-the-Sea Church) to 141 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL You may also visit bbts.org and click the red Give Online slider and pay online. Please print clearly FULL CHRISTIAN NAME (first and last) Also specify by circling below in memory, in honor, or in thanksgiving for: 1. In (memory; honor; thanksgiving) of In (memory; honor; thanksgiving) of... Contributor Information: Given by Address City State Zip Phone Suggested contribution is $35 per name. Additional contributions (Any amount you care to give will be appreciated) Give Now Online! You may Give Now electronically by one of two ways: 1. Scanning the QR code with your smartphone; or 2. Visiting bbts.org and clicking the red Give Online button. If you wish, Online Offering Cards are available in the pews to be filled out and placed in the offering plate as a token of your gift. 7

8 Altar Guild Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Ambassadors Holly Breeden John Archer Jethro Hurt Anne Obolensky Serving Today (as of Wednesday, February 28) Eucharistic Visitors Jodie Payne, Vestry Sebastian Kent Rector and Associates The Rev. James R. Harlan, Rector The Rev. Burl Salmon Harold E. Pysher Associate for Christian Education & Pastoral Care Associate for Music & Liturgy Fred E. Staley Associate for Administration The Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. Geitz Assisting Priest Program Director Greg Knight, Director of Children & Youth Ministries Coordinators Renée Boger-Cheifet, Communications Coordinator Turia Roebuck-Hayden, Outreach & Development Coordinator Jessica Hitchcock, Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator Douglas Kwoka, Communications Coordinator, Interim April Lawrence, Fellowship & Membership Coordinator Regine Reimann,Worship & Pastoral Care Coordinator Administrative Staff Joann LaBarca, Financial Assistant Ayana Pineiro, Assistant to the Rector Non-Stipendiary Assisting Clergy The Rev. Dr. Cecily J. Titcomb Deacon for Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care Staff Wardens, Officers, and Vestry 8 The Rev. Clayton B. Waddell Deacon for Port Ministry Sextons Frank Escalante, Sexton for Hospitality Robert Mancuso, Sexton for Liturgical Support Keith Risley, Sexton for Grounds William Thompson III, Sexton for Building Preservation & Lead Sexton The Church Mouse and The Shoppe Staff Daisy Alvarez, General Manager for Retail Operations Evaristo Riestra, General Manager Rosie Cartagena, Seamstress Arlene Darcy, Office Assistant Jonathan Goodine, Receiving Specialist Fred Pickett, Receiving Specialist Beth Cole, Senior Warden Connie Purcell, Junior Warden Michelle Diffenderfer, Clerk Robert Diffenderfer, Chancellor Zachary Shipley, Treasurer Arthur Burdett Charles Hagy, Jr. Charles McGill Raphael Clemente Peggy Johnson Jodie Payne Paul Coombs Kitty Lanier Wendy Victor The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea 141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL (561) bbts.org