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1 Parish notes WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! Trinity is a place where you will find open minds, open hearts and open doors. We believe that as people of God, we can all share in God's love; a love that is inclusive, ever abundant and meant to be expressed through our action in the world. We are delighted to have you with us and hope you will come back often. If you would like to learn more about life here at Trinity please: Fill out a Welcome Card Join us for coffee on the Labyrinth Plaza The Worship Bulletin you received along with this handout will be your basic guide through this morning s liturgy. Parish Notes: In the column to the right you will find the scripture readings, hymns and other music for this service. The following pages contain further information about today s worship and our upcoming meetings and events. Gluten-Free wafers are available for those who need them, just ask for them when the bread is presented to you. Prayer Ministers are available during communion at the 10am service. Proceed to the back of the church to receive prayer and laying on of hands. Open Communion: From whatever tradition you come and wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at our table. You will find simple directions on how to participate in the worship bulletin. Children & Youth: Trinity offers religious formation for ages 3½ -12 through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Children gather on Sundays starting at 9am in the church school behind the sanctuary. Trinity Youth Group includes all 7th- 12th graders, and meets approximately twice each month, usually on Sunday afternoons. See Parish Notes for upcoming activities. Children at Communion: Children are brought into the church during the Offertory Hymn to join us for Holy Communion. At this point, you are welcome to gather your children from the nursery to be with you. Nursery & Toddler care is available 9:15-11am. (Ask an usher for directions). Visit our Resource & Welcome Tables Visit our website at today s lessons LESSONS: Bibles are available at the rear of the church. First Lesson: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm 111 Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 The Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 events at trinity See Back Page HYMNS PROCESSIONAL HYMN 538 OFFERTORY HYMN 567 DISMISSAL HYMN 411 INTERIM FORUM TODAY AT 9am & 11:30am See Page 2 YOUTH GROUP QUIDDITCH MATCH TODAY AT 3pm See Page 3 COMMUNITY CIRCLE DISCUSSION GROUP TUESDAYS AT NOON See Page 3 CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER WEDNESDAY AT 7pm See Page 3 THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 9, 2016 the week ahead Sunday, October 9 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Coffee Hour 9:00 am Interim Forum 9:00 am Church School 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Coffee Hour 11:30 am Interim Forum 3:00 pm Youth Group Quidditch Match 4:45 pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Monday, October 10 Tuesday, October 11 Noon Community Circle 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Wednesday, October 12 Noon Base Community 5:30 pm Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm Contemplative Prayer Thursday, October 13 12:15 pm Contemplative Practice 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Friday, October 14 1:30 pm Cooking for Faulding Saturday, October 15 1:00 pm Lunch at the Faulding Hotel Sunday, October 16 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Coffee Hour 9:00 am Parish Nurse 9:00 am Church School 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Coffee Hour 11:30 am Parish Nurse & Healing Touch 4:45 pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Ca

2 worship ministers 8am Holy Eucharist Presiding & Preaching: The Rev. Carren Sheldon, Interim Rector Acolyte: Michael Neal Arnold Reader: Nollie Lei Dawson Intecessor: Michael Neal Arnold Lay Eucharistic Minister: Nollie Lei Dawson Ushers: John Draper, Ruben Gutierrez Altar Guild: Alva Gutierrez, Nollie Lei Dawson 10am Holy Eucharist Presiding: The Rev. Carren Sheldon, Interim Rector Preaching & Assisting: The Very Rev. Alan Jones Acolytes: Sol Armbruster, Rex Goodner, Terre Sanitate, Carola Pisani Prayer Ministers: Anna Campbell, Anna Kokotovic, Georgia Noble, Marie Schoeff Readers: Andrew Woods, Steve Gibson Intecessor: Kate Wallace Lay Eucharistic Minister: Chris Boesch, Dodie Little, Mandy Phillips, Cheryl Young Ushers: Steve Gibson, Dell Barden, Al Christ, Will Laraway Welcome Team: Kathryn Meyer, Steve Kriz, Robert Mann, Liana Carty, John Michal Hands & Heart: Laurie Goodner Altar Guild: Louise Fisher, Sarah McCarter, Jeannie Christenson Organist: Thomas Joyce Choir Director & Cantor: Grey Brothers Flower Guild: Jane & Rob Forsyth Weekly Office Volunteers: Jessie Breytspraak, Diana Buzerak, Mary Campbell, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Diana Thomas, Kristi Wallace, Nina Zimmer Today s flowers are given by Dodie Little to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the ministry of Carren Sheldon. Thanks to our Trinity clergy for serving on October 23 and 30. Michael Corrigan, Anne Howard and Colleen Sterne. stewardship news COUNTLESS GIFTS OF LOVE KICK-OFF DINNER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 We invite you to be present this stewardship season, to be a visible sign of the countless gifts we have received. One way to begin is by attending the kickoff dinner on Friday, October 21 - Social Hour begins at 5:30pm. Our new rector, Christine McSpadden will be our guest speaker. Childcare provided. You may sign up on the Labyrinth Plaza on Sundays, call the church office at or check your for an electronic invitation and on-line reservation link. Please RSVP by October 17. We would love for you to help with this event. Please contact Molly Kellogg at SAVE THE DATE! Stewardship Forum on Sunday, October 23 after both services. TODAY S PREACHER AT 10am Trinity welcomes The Very Rev. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus, Grace Cathedral, retired in 2009 after 24 years as Dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Previously, he served as the Stephen F. Bayne Professor of Ascetical Theology at the General Theological Seminary in New York City from Dr. Jones was the director and founder of the Center for Christian Spirituality, at the General Theological Seminary. He was made an honorary Canon of Chartres Cathedral in Join us in welcoming our new rector, The Rev. Christine McSpadden, on her first Sunday at Trinity, November 6. COMPLETING AND CONTEMPLATING OUR INTERIM Before a new rectorate begins, we need to finish our interim! Interim Forum TODAY Reflection and small group conversation on our interim experience, our learning and God s work in our community. In the Parish Hall following both services, childcare available Carren s Last Sunday! A gloriously gluten-free picnic: gf hot dogs, gf buns, gf condiments, gf chips and gf home-made apple crisp, and a Showers of Blessing open house! October 16, Labyrinth Plaza, after the 10am service Gift for Carren? If you wish to give a gift to Carren, one option is to write your check to Trinity, put Carren on the memo line, and place in the collection plate or submit to the office. All cash gifts will be acknowledged and delivered to Carren. PHOTO EXHIBIT AT TRINITY - LAST WEEK! I Have a Name Photo portraits by Tom Feher of undocumented immigrants from Mexico and Central America, interviewed at a shelter in Oaxaca, Mexico, run by COMI (El Centro de Orientación de Migrantes de Oaxaca). This traveling exhibition of near life-sized photographs of the migrantes is printed on aluminum sheets. We have no idea where they might be at this time, or even if they are still alive. Our hearts are with them. our mission As God s people, we will share the love of God in a way that nurtures body, mind and spirit. Demonstrating God s love for the world, we will serve a diverse population and accept one another without reservations. By including all people as one family in worship and service to God, we are all empowered and inspired by the Spirit to continue the work of Jesus Christ. 2

3 children and youth LEANING INTO COMMUNITY: Community Circle Discussion Group Tuesdays Kicking off our theme for the year of Leaning Into Community, Adult Formation presents a not-a-book group. We will explore aspects of what it means to be a community, deepening our experience of community. This will be a chance to get to know people better and have some fun, while exploring some thought-provoking topics. Tuesdays through October 25, noon-1pm. Feel free to bring a sack lunch. Look for the flyer and sign-up poster at coffee hour. Questions? Jean Alexander, jean@alexandersb.com. School of the Heart YOGA Saturday, November 12 9:30-10:30am Guild Hall. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and a blanket or towel and blocks and/or a strap if you have them. This Hatha Yoga class will focus on the connection of the mind to the breath, the breath to the Spirit, and the Spirit to the body. No matter where you are on the yogic path, you are welcome here! A $3 free will donation to Trinity will be taken. Questions? Mac McNeel, yogimac@cox.net HAWC Tidbit #5 The County Food Action Plan is a strategy based on a community blueprint. Outcomes initially expected from the Plan include: improvement of public health, improvement of food access and security, improvement of food literacy, reduction of pollution and waste, creation of a more resilient local food system, promotion of community economic development and influencing policy. Learn more about the County Food Action Plan at CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Wednesday, October 12, 7-8pm When the prophet Elijah encountered God on Mt. Horeb, it was not in a tempestuous wind, not in an earthquake, not in a fire, but in the sound of sheer silence (1 Kings 19:11-12). Join us for the monthly hour of contemplative prayer Wednesday, October 12, 7-8pm in the Fireside Room. All are welcome. Judy Stevens will facilitate the session. HARDING SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: AXXESS CARDS Our neighbors at Harding School benefit from the sale of 2017 Axxess Cards and books, and so do you if you purchase one! Axxess Card offers exclusive discounts at over 530 local merchants, including unbeatable savings on dining out, golf, wine tasting, your home, your health, your car and your kids! $10 of each $30 card and book goes directly to the Harding School Foundation. Harding School is one of our Justice and Outreach ministries. It is a Westside school where Trinity volunteers spend time in the classrooms. Please contact Susan Krutzsch if you would like to purchase a book or two. They make great gifts! I will be at the Resource Table after each service for the next two Sundays. I am also happy to deliver the book directly to you or krutzsch.s@gmail.com. episcopal campus ministry st. michaels in IV COMPLINE SERVICE Sundays at 9pm in St. Mike s chapel. The service is entirely a cappella chant performed by four students from the singing group InterVals. This is a time for contemplation amidst candlelight and music that transcends time. Start your week off with the gift of deep reflection and restorative beauty. Visit the Updated Website www. saintmikesucsb.org for more information or contact Randy and Frances Hahn, Trinity s liaisons to St. Mike s for campus ministry ( , rhahn51@cox.net, fhahn1@cox.net ). CONTACTS: Nursery/Toddler care Marisa Brenninkmeyer, nursery@trinitysb.org Church School ages 3 12 Emily Brothers, ebrothers@trinitysb.org Youth ages Libby Yardi, lyardi@trinitysb.org TODAY IN THE CHURCH SCHOOL Children at Trinity meet most Sundays for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program (CGS). Since each Level of the program covers a range of ages, often several lessons are offered each Sunday, with most children taking part in only one. Today Level I will work with the model altar materials, learning the names and purposes of the items used in Eucharist, and reflect on the meaning of the priest s gesture of offering the bread and wine to God. Level II will continue their work with the Fettuccia materials, the timeline representing all the gifts of love God has given and continues to give through all of creation, and work with materials from the model of the books of the Bible. Level III will continue their work of reflection on God s presence with us in human history, and consider their own place in the plan of God. TRINITY YOUTH GROUP (7TH 12TH GRADES) Next Event: Quidditch match Today at 3pm. Bring a friend and join us as we take on the Unitarian youth group in our second annual Quidditch match. There is something for everyone, whether you want to watch and keep score or run as much as you can as the Golden Snitch. This is one sporting event you don t see every day! We play at Alameda Park and have dinner at Trinity after. Upcoming: October 23, Tea Ceremony! Come learn about and experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Botanic Gardens! Please let Libby know if you can help carpool. Questions or comments? Ask Libby (lyardi@trinitysb.org). 3

4 community prayers 4 PFLAG MEETING Monday, October 10, 7pm Gender Queer 102 Want to know the difference between sex, gender, gender expression, gender roles and sexual orientation? Max Rorty, our knowledgeable and entertaining speaker, will be back with us for a deeper dive into these topics. Meeting Location: First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street. pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com. Website: pflagsantabarbara.org Being Peace in Divisive Times An Evening with Sister Chan Khong True Emptiness Deep Streams Zen Institute invites people of all backgrounds to spend an evening with Sister Chan Khong, Thich Nhat Hanh s closest collaborator for over half a century and a spiritual teacher and humanitarian. This event is Wednesday, October 12 at 7pm at Trinity. Tickets are available on a paywhat-you-can basis at: BringPeace. BrownPaperTickets.com. For more information visit: DeepStreams.org. VILLA MAJELLA MATERNITY HOME FUNDRAISER, OCT 15 Enjoy bbq dinner, music and alumni speaker. Tickets are $30 and $15 for children. Villa Majella provides shelter and education for homeless pregnant women in Santa Barbara County. For more information: , or eileen@villamajella.org. INTERFAITH DINNER - OCT 22 We pause to reflect on the plight of millions of Americans and millions of people throughout the world who go hungry each day. Nine local faith traditions will be represented. The dinner is at Congregation B nai B rith, 1000 Antonio Creek Rd. Cost is $25, $15 for students. For information: Art Fisher, afisher100@yahoo.com or admin@ interfaithinitiativesbc.org. STILLPOINT RETREAT - The Body s Role in Spiritual Transformation: BioSpiritual Focusing - Saturday, October 22 Retreat will be held at All Saints By the Sea with Rev. Elizabeth Rechter. Save the date! SARAH HOUSE 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DECEMBER 3! Please save the date for this special event, co-hosted by Linda Lorenzen (Sarah s daughter) and Rob Pearson. To be held in the Carrillo Ballroom, on Carrillo and Anacapa Streets, from 6-10pm. Join us for an excellent dinner, fun dancing to Raw Silk and great company. For more information contact marisa@sarahhousesb.org, (805) or Jean Davis jeanlangedavis@gmail.com. pastoral care Hospital Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish that you know, is going into the hospital please notify Carren so she can arrange to visit. Homebound Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish that you know, are homebound (long-term or short-term) and would like a visit or the Eucharist brought to them, please contact the Pastoral Care Committee: Fawzia Talbert or fawzia.talbert@gmail.com or Don Zimmerman Healing Touch Prayer Ministry: If you, or someone you know, would like to receive a time of Healing Touch Prayer, please contact Nina Zimmer at Helping Hands: The purpose of Helping Hands is to provide short-term care and support for parishioners who need a little extra help due to illness or life circumstances. These volunteers do things like cook a meal, run an errand, or provide transportation. Helpers are put into a resource pool and called upon on an as need basis. Mac McNeel, Prayer Shawl Ministry: Shawls are handmade by parishioners and blessed each month. If you or someone you know is in need of this prayerfilled comfort, please contact: Norma Stuck, , normaestuck@gmail.com. Pastoral Emergency Contact Number: In case of a pastoral or medical EMERGEN- CY outside of regular office hours please call Clergy will respond to your page as soon as possible. Please remember these prayer requests during the Prayers of the People and the week ahead. *Please Remember In Your Prayers: Jessie Breytspraak, Ignacio Duran, Joan Nolan & Jerry Nolan, Bruce Kellog, James, Uncle Tony, Carrie Terzian, Dennis Wylie, Susan Decker, Grace, Jarrell Jackman, David Baxter, Hannie Lanclos, Douglas Mitten, Mary Pat Franco, Tom & Casey Franco and daughters, Michael Bayouth, Tom Carriero, Dolly Pikero, Laura Squires, Dr. Feraz al-judi, MD, Dotty L, Mid Squier, Hans, Christine M, Danielle S., Lois Merlo, John Williams, Jim Jeffries, Bernice, Jerry Thorn, Joseph Salmey, Debbie Solmon, Denise Lentie, Josh Walker, Julio Juan Veyna, Bob Basila, Paula Urschel, Stefani Schatz, Joe Wear, Patty & Ace Morton, Jennifer Williams, Karen Stableford, Rick Oxford. Sophie, Jasmine, Lisa McConnell, Betty Kiszka, Stephanie, Bob Miller, Roger Irons, Ed Boyd, Nancy, Sarah Mountford, Mary. Those With Long Term Illness: Margaret Marvin, Kathryn Dean, Rachel, Lucretia, Betty H, Roger Turner, Jill Harper, Quinn Sellars, Joy Andrews, Jane Arnold, Marcos G., Terry Roof, Beverly King Dorsey, Bob Frierson, Elena Decker, Rosemary Jennings, John Carpenter, Christine Langenfeld, Miguel Mendez, Dorothy P, Christoper Dawson, Russell Cunningham, Marjory Smith, Shirley Burris, Roger West, Lisa Wong-Price, Alex Cruz, Eden, Art Stevens, Mark Frodesen, Andre, The Rev. Richard Graves, Travis Anderson, Corey Beyer, Quinn. For the departed: Patrick Sweeney, Joyce Thornton, Matt Abrams, Sixta Mullin, Therese Lord, Carol Tillinghast. In the Armed Services: Craig & Catherine Christ, Grant Fish, Michael C. Fish, Lisa Skioldhanlin, Alec Menoni, David Dees, Theresa Berry, Thomas Richert, Frederick Johnston, Nicole A. Dennis, Kyle Ray, John Whitney, Sean Dunbar, James Badgett, Nicholas Hoegh-Guldberg, Ryan Carey. Postulant for Holy Orders: Sarah Thomas. *Note: Names will be removed after 60 days. If you wish to have someone added, call the office at or office@trinitysb.org. Please indicate which list: short-term, long-term or departed.

5 august financials Aug 2016 Actual Budget Income $38,194 $54,264 Expense $48,432 $55,483 Year-to-Date Income $451,160 $505,798 Expense $474,039 $484,214 Trinity is grateful for each financial pledge and gift supporting our programs and ministries. Because our expenses are largely predictable and our income varies from month-tomonth, staying as current as possible is a great help to us. If at any time your circumstances change, please notify Cami Segna, our parish Business Manager. For a full statement of our income and expense, and vestry notes, see the bulletin board in the Parish Hall building for monthly update. capital campaign update As of August 2016 Pledge goal: $2,300,000 Actual pledges: $2,160,273 Income to date: $2,158,109 Expenses to date: $2,103,320 Balance of current funds: $54,788 mid week worship Weekday Morning Prayer: 8:30am in the chapel. Enter through the Micheltorena Gate. Tuesday Evening Eucharist: 5:30pm Holy Communion and 20 minutes of silent meditation bring us together for rest and renewal in the company of others who also feel called to watch and wait in the presence of the Holy Spirit. Two Contemplative Prayer Times: A Trinity group practices various forms of Christian contemplative prayer monthly on the second Wednesday evening, 7-8pm, in the Fireside Room. For more information, talk with Art ( ) or Judy Stevens ( ). A second opportunity is every Thursday, 12:15-12:45pm in the chancel. Base Community Bible Study and Eucharist: Wednesdays, noon, in the library. This group meets each week for Bible Study and reflects on the upcoming Sunday s gospel lesson. It closes with an informal Eucharist. about pledging Our vision of Stewardship recognizes that God is the giver and has blessed each one of us with many gifts. Common to us all is the privilege and blessing of how we use the precious gifts of our time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is the spiritual practice of discerning the use of these gifts in building God s dream of love and justice in our hearts, relationships and world. At Trinity we call your gift of time and talent Shared Ministry and we call your gift of treasure a pledge. Pledge forms are available at the trinity legacy circle The Trinity Legacy Circle This Circle honors parishioners who have made a commitment to Trinity s future by including Trinity in their estate plans There are 79 total members 5 new members have been added in 2016 A list of members is on the plaque outside of the church office For more information, please contact Gary Greinke, Chair of the Planned Giving Committee, at plannedgiving@trinitysb.org. from the diocese PRESIDING BISHOP CURRY OFFERS VIDEO ELECTION MESSAGE, ENCOURAGES VOTING AS A CHRISTIAN OBLIGATION To view the video, visit episcopalchurch.org/library/video/presidingbishop-curry-offers-election-message trinity contact list staff The Rev. Carren Sheldon, Interim Rector csheldon@trinitysb.org Katrina Perez, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Hannah Ruth Brothers, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Judith Torres, Coordinator of Shared Ministries jtorres@trinitysb.org Cami Segna, Business Manager csegna@trinitysb.org Elizabeth Hess, Coordinator of Children's Ministries ehess@trinitysb.org Libby Yardi, Coordinator of Youth Ministries lyardi@trinitysb.org Grey Brothers, Minister of Choral & Congregational Music brothers@westmont.edu Thomas Joyce, Minister of Keyboard Music tjoyce@trinitysb.org Miguel Toscano, Sexton mtoscano@trinitysb.org Jan Fadden, Parish Nurse, parish council Administration & Inclusion: Anne Shaw, , anne.shaw09@gmail.com Children & Youth Council: Vanessa Woods, , nessawoods@gmail.com and Susan Krutzsch , krutzsch.s@gmail.com Adult Formation: Jean Alexander, adultformation@trinitysb.org Hospitality: Julia Laraway, , a1fyr516@aol. com and Jamie Sprague, , jamielynnsprague@gmail.com Justice & Outreach: Craig Moore, , cdowdmoore@gmail.com and Laurinda Marshall, , laurindax@yahoo.com Worship: Lynn Carlisle, lynnjcarlisle@gmail.com and Dodie Little, , dodielittle@gmail.com vestry Anne Porter, Senior Warden,anneporter@cox.net Michael Neal Arnold, Junior Warden, mnarnold@ hascosb.com Claude Garciacelay, Clerk, garciacel@aol.com Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com Michael Dean, mxdean47@yahoo.com Ann Jaqua, annjaqua@cox.net Georgia Noble, gnoble@cox.net Aaron Panchal, apanchal@westmont.edu Patsy Price, pstadel@gmail.com Stephen Singleton, teaslton@cox.net Terry Walker, terrywal805@gmail.com Kristi Wallace, kristi957@gmail.com 5

6 PSALM 111 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the deeds of the Lord! they are studied by all who delight in them. Fully of majesty and splendor is the work of the LORD, whose righteousness endures for ever. Gracious and full of compassion is the LORD, whose marvelous works are to be remembered. The LORD gives food to the God-fearing, ever mindful of the covenant. The LORD has shown the chosen people works of power in giving them the land s of the nations. The hands of the LORD work faithfulness and justice; all the commandments of the LORD are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, because they are done in truth and equity. The LORD sent redemption to the chosen people, commanding the covenant for ever; holy and awesome is the name of the LORD. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; those who act accordingly have a good understanding; the praise of the LORD endures for ever. DOES YOUR LAST NAME START WITH S THROUGH Z? You are invited to bring something tasty to share at coffee hour. Please see the sign up sheet at coffee hour on Sunday. We all enjoy a little something and a chat with friends after church. A warm thank you to all who have kept us fed at coffee hour. community NETWORKING FOR INTERFAITH SOLUTIONS - Presented by CLUE SB Sunday, October 16, 4-6pm You are invited to CLUE s third annual workshop, held at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. Speakers will report on five areas where CLUE SB has been active: finding alternatives to jail for people with mental illness; ending unjust evictions of low income renters; identifying particularly vulnerable people without homes; passing overtime pay and a bill of rights for farmworkers; and implementing a housing and treatment plan for the mentally ill. CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice) is an interfaith group actively building a network of faith communities to address the root causes of local economic injustices. TODAY S MUSIC 8 & 10am Services PRELUDE Toccata in E minor Johann Pachelbel ( ) Adagio in E Major Frank Bridge ( ) COMMUNION Andante Sostenuto from Symphonie Gothique Charles-Marie Widor ( ) 10am Service Only OFFERTORY ANTHEM O Christ, the healer, we have come Richard Gieseke COMMUNION ANTHEM Wise and gracious God David Halls POSTLUDE Allegro con spirito Frank Bridge OFFERTORY ANTHEM TEXT O Christ, the healer, we have come to pray for health, to plead for friends. How can we fail to be restored, when reached by love that never ends? From every ailment flesh endures our bodies clamor to be freed; yet in our hearts we would confess that wholeness is our deepest need. In conflicts that destroy our health, we diagnose the world s disease; our common life declares our ills: is there no cure, O Christ, for these? Grant that we all, made one in faith, in your community may find the wholeness that, enriching us, shall reach the whole of humankind. (Fred Pratt Green) COMMUNION ANTHEM TEXT Wise and gracious God, You spread a table before us; Nourish your people with the word of life and the bread of heaven. (Common Worship, 2000) 6