St. Augustine s. Episcopal Church. GOING FORWARD IN FAITH ORDER OF SERVICE The Rev. Dr. Kwasi A. Thornell, Celebrant & Preacher.

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1 St. Augustine s Episcopal Church GOING FORWARD IN FAITH ORDER OF SERVICE The Rev. Dr. Kwasi A. Thornell, Celebrant & Preacher March 12, 2017 Year A Second Sunday in Lent Service 8:00am Eucharist and Sermon 10:30am Eucharist with Music and Sermon

2 THE HOLY EUCHARIST The Gathering and Entrance Organ Voluntary Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen J.S. Bach Organist: Mark MacDonald The Opening Sentence The people standing, the Celebrant says Celebrant People Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. His mercy endures for ever. The Prayer of Intent and the Collect for Purity The Celebrant says Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 2

3 The Trisagion The Collect The Celebrant says to the people People Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 3

4 The Ministry of the Word THE FIRST READING Genesis 12:1-4 The Lord said to Abram, Go from your country and your kindred and your father s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God PSALM I lift up my eyes to the hills; * from where is my help to come? 2 My help comes from the LORD, * the maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved * and he who watches over you will not fall asleep. 4 Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel * shall neither slumber nor sleep; 5 The LORD himself watches over you; * the LORD is your shade at your right hand, 6 So that the sun shall not strike you by day, * nor the moon by night. 7 The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; * it is he who shall keep you safe. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 4

5 8 The LORD shall watch over your going out and your coming in, * from this time forth for evermore. THE EPISTLE Romans 4:1-5, What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as something due. But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness. For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you the father of many nations ) in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God Sequence Hymn LEVAS II, #35 O How He Loves You and Me St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 5

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7 THE HOLY GOSPEL John 3:1-17 The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to John. Congregation: Glory to You, Lord Christ There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God. Jesus answered him, Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above. Nicodemus said to him, How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother s womb and be born? Jesus answered, Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, You must be born from above. The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus said to him, How can these things be? Jesus answered him, Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. The Gospel of the Lord St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 7

8 Congregation: Praise to You, Lord Christ The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Kwasi A. Thornell The Nicene Creed 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. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 8

9 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 People The Leader and People pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Michael our Presiding Bishop, Marc our Bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. Silence Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble and those named now: Norma Anson, Eleanor Barnes, Donald Benjamin, Gary Baugh, Bill Begg, Denise Bradby, Suzanne Cervantes, Dann Conley, Joyce Eldridge, Nellie Richardson-Gardere, Rodessa Gordon, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 9

10 Annetta Grady, Kenneth Hart, Dorothy Haynes, George Higgins, Katy Peters Howard, Faye Johnson, Raphael Johnson, Marian Jones, Carol Knight, Peter, Tupac, Trevon Leahy, Regina Lewis, Lois Logwood, LaVergne Malone, Lamar Marcelle, Odis Moran, Deborah Moses, Nan Parsons, Kathy Pither, Barbara Redmond, Tiffany Reeves, Amy Jo Richardson-Edgerly, Belinda Sanders, Rev. Cn Stefani Schatz, Monica Selter, Paris Song, Harriet Smith, Jacqui Thornell, Elmer Troublefield, Bishop Desmond Tutu, Alice Walker, Rev. Katherine Ward, Lisa R. White, Guy Williams, Warren Wong. The congregation may call out the names of those sick Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. The People may add their own thanksgivings We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. The People may add their own petitions Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Hear Our Prayers, O Lord Sung by: The Choir We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence Leader and People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 10

11 by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Absolution Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. Celebration of Life, Thanksgivings, and New Friends The Peace All stand. The Celebrant says to the people People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The Holy Communion Offertory Sentence Offertory Anthem Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing LEVAS II, #111 St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 11

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13 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A The people remain standing. The Celebrant or says The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. The Celebrant proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again. 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: Celebrant and People 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. The Celebrant continues St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 13

14 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. At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated. 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: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 14

15 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. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, African Lord's Prayer Cantor: Mary Borders Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Our Fa-ther, which art in hea-ven, Hal-low-ed a be thy Name Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done Hal-low-ed a be thy Name On the earth as it is in hea-ven Hal-low-ed a be thy Name give us this day our day-ly bread. Hal-low-ed a be thy Name And for-give us all our trespass-es Hal-low-ed a be thy Name As we for-give those who trespass a-gainst us Hal-low-ed a be thy Name As we for-give those who trespass a-gainst us Hal-low-ed a be thy Name And leave us not to the de-vil to be temp-ted Hal-low-ed a be thy Name But de-li-ver us from all that is e-vil Hal-low-ed a be thy Name For thine is the king-dom, The pow-er and the glo-ry Hal-low-ed a be thy Name St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 15

16 Cantor: All: All: For e-ver, for e-ver, for e-ver and e-ver, Hal-low-ed a be thy Name A-men, A-men, A-men, A-men Hal-low-ed a be thy Name A-men, A-men, A-men, A-men. Hal-low-ed a be thy Name! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Fraction Anthem Make Us One Lord Make us one, Lord, make us one Holy Spirit make us one, let your love flow So the world will know, we are one in You THE COMMUNION Communion Hymn One Bread, One Body LEVAS II, #151 One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth, We are one body in this one Lord. 1 Gentile or Jew, servant or free, woman or man, no more. One Lord. Refrain 2 Many the gifts, many the works, one in the Lord of all. One Lord. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 16

17 Refrain 3 Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, gathered to one for all. One Lord. Refrain Prayer of Thanksgiving The Celebrant says Let us pray. Celebrant and People Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Blessing Announcements Post Communion Hymn LEVAS II, #208 We ve Come This Far by Faith St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 17

18 We ve come this far by faith, Leaning on the Lord; Trusting in His holy word, He s never failed me yet. O can t turn around. We ve come this far by faith. Don t be discouraged when trouble s in your life. He ll bear your burdens and move all misery and strife. That s why... Dismissal The Celebrant dismisses the people with these words Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 18

19 BIRTHDAYS Connie Cooper, Izuchukwu Udemezue UPCOMING SERVICES /CHURCH EVENTS! Emiliano Zapata Academy, Monday, March AA Meeting, Monday, March Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, March Joint Lenten Program at St. John s Church, March AA Meeting, Thursday, March Emiliano Zapata Academy, Friday, March Sunday, March 19, and 10:30am CHURCH CALENDARS The 2017 calendars are here!!! Cost is $4. See any member of the Altar Guild if you d like to purchase one. LENTEN SERIES 2017 This Wednesday s Lenten Series will be at St. John s Church and begins at 6:30pm. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 19

20 LENTEN SERIES BOOKS A few copies of the Lenten study book, America s Original Sin, by Jim Wallis, are still available for $ See Luther Manning. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 20

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22 FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT ITEM OF THE WEEK NEXT WEEK please bring cans of soup and vienna sausages to support our food pantry ministry. Also, our female food pantry friends are in need of feminine hygiene products. If you have unused toiletries from hotel stays, we can use those as well as they are the perfect size for our food pantry friends. THE ANITA BASKERVIL -HARRIS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2017 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is awarding scholarships ranging from $ to $2,ooo.00 for outstanding African American high school seniors. For applications, please call the church office SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH EDUCATION Lessons and Activities each Sunday for young people aged Ask an usher or a person sitting near you to bring you into Trinity Chapel to our schoolroom. We begin at 10:30 and end in time for the young people to join you for communion. Children under 5 welcome with an adult. Call or Susan Ginsky if you have questions. sgginsky@gmail.com / SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE UPDATE - Join the Social Action Network. Social Action Network: If you are interested in joining the Social Action Network give us your address and phone number. We will be sending monthly s and rapid response text messages for you to stay engaged with the new administration. If you would like to sign up, please see Sushil Jacob. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 22

23 SERVING TODAY AT 8:00AM Celebrant: The Rev. Kwasi A. Thornell Deacon: Officiant: Ed Stewart Lectors: Ed Stewart, Connie Cooper Intercessor: Jeri Robinson Altar Guild: Brenda Paulin, Mary Borders, Jacqui Thornell SERVING TODAY AT 10;30AM Celebrant: The Rev. Kwasi A. Thornell Deacon: The Rev. Franklin M. Sterling Officiant: Ed Stewart Lectors: Howard Ramseur, John Munnerlyn Intercessor: Kathy Ennix Altar Guild: Brenda Paulin, Mary Borders, Jacqui Thornell Counters: Joseph Dashiell, Harold Haynes Want to help your church grow? Join one of these committees and serve St. Augustine's by talking to the Chairpersons. Arts and Education George Higgins Chair Renovation of Bakewell Hall Alice Walker Chair Outreach Ferdinand Hinds Chair St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 23

24 Worship Fr. Thornell Chair Social Justice Sushil Jacob Chair Or call the office and say which committee you would like to serve on. St. Augustine s Episcopal Church Mission Statement St. Augustine says If you desire to praise Him, then live what you express. Live good lives and you yourselves will be His praise. Our mission at St. Augustine s Episcopal Church, Oakland, CA, is to grow God s church and serve God s people in our worship, which reflects the richness of the African American culture, and through educational and outreach programs to the community. We welcome all who wish to join us in witness to God s love, empowerment and mercy. Adopted by the Vestry, January 30, 2016 What s Happening at St. Augustine s Episcopal Church WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 TH Joint Lenten Program at St. John s Church 6:30pm St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 24

25 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 ND Joint Lenten Program with St. John s Church 6:30pm - Bakewell Hall SATURDAY, MARCH 25 TH One Good Meal Food Distribution 10:00am St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 25

26 Clergy The Rev. Dr. Kwasi A. Thornell, Interim Rector Clergy Associates: Rev. Franklin M. Sterling Rev. Charles Ramsden Vestry Senior Warden Alice Walker Junior Warden Ferdinand Hinds Treasurer Donald R. White Asst. Treasurer Joseph Dashiell Class of 2017: Joseph Dashiell, Ferdinand Hinds, Jeri Robinson, Coyness Ennix Class of 2018: Nancy Duranteau, George Higgins, Alice Walker, Donald White Class of 2019: Susan Ginsky, Harold Haynes, Mark Michaud, Sheila Smith Ministry Support Staff Field Work Student: Keith Howard Field Work Student: Ed Stewart Director of Music: Paris Song Church Administrator: Eric Gerard Parsons Office Volunteers: Jeri Robinson, Sandy DeShields, Mary Borders Head of Sunday School & Youth Education: Susan Ginsky Sexton: Jeffrey Pennewell Webmaster: Ferdinand Hinds th Street (at Telegraph Avenue) Oakland, CA Phone: (510) Website: Church Administrator St. Augustine s Office Hours: Tues. Fri. 9:00 am 2:00 pm St. Augustine s Worship Service Hours: Sunday 8:00am & 10:30 am Oakland Ethiopian Church Worship Service Hours: Sunday 4:00pm-8:00pm S.F. Presbyterian Church Congregation Worship Service Hours: Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Bulletin ~ Page 26