LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!

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1 CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLINTON PARISH Diocese of Washington ESTABLISHED 1875 THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2018 LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! The Rev. Cassandra Mateo Burton, Rector Ms. Gail Russell, Officiant and Preacher

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3 We welcome you as we worship together this morning. The Service of Morning Prayer will be celebrated using Rite II. PRELUDE All stand. PROCESSIONAL Shine, Jesus, Shine [GRAHAM KENDRICK] 1. Lord, the light of your love is shining In the midst of the darkness, shining Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us Set us free by the truth you now bring us Shine on me, shine on me. Chorus: Shine, Jesus, shine Fill this land with the Father's glory Blaze, Spirit, blaze Set our hearts on fire Flow, river, flow Flood the nations with grace and mercy Send forth your word Lord, and let there be light 2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence From the shadows into your radiance By the blood I may enter your brightness Search me, try me, consume all my darkness Shine on me, shine on me. CHORUS 3. Lord, I come to your awesome presence From the shadows into your radiance By the blood I may enter your brightness Search me, try me, consume all my darkness Shine on me, shine on me CHORUS 3

4 OPENING SENTENCES Officiant: Alleluia! Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Officiant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. CONFESSION OF SIN Officiant and People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, 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 us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen. Officiant: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. People: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise. Officiant and People Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. 4

5 THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER (LEM 2) Psalm 95:1-7 Read responsively at the asterisk. 1. Come, let us sing to the Lord; * let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. 2. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * and raise a loud shout to him with psalms. 3. For the Lord is a great God, * and a great King above all gods. 4. In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * and the heights of the hills are his also. 5. The sea is his, for he made it, * and his hands have molded the dry land. 6. Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * and kneel before the Lord our Maker. 7. For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice! THE WORD OF THE LORD Officiant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Officiant: Let us pray. THE LESSONS The people sit. Psalm 133 Ecce, quam bonum! Read responsively at the asterisk (LEM 2) 1 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, * when brethren live together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil upon the head * that runs down upon the beard, 3 Upon the beard of Aaron, * and runs down upon the collar of his robe. 5

6 4 It is like the dew of Hermon * that falls upon the hills of Zion. 5 For there the LORD has ordained the blessing: * life for evermore. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 4: (LECTOR) Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. LECTOR: People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Canticle 9 The First Song of Isaiah Ecce, Deus Read responsively at the asterisk. Isaiah 12:2-6 Surely, it is God who saves me; * I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, * and he will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing * from the springs of salvation. And on that day you shall say, * Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; Make his deeds known among the peoples; * see that they remember that his Name is exalted. Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, * and this is known in all the world. Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, * for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel. OFFICIANT 6

7 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Officiant The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. A reading from the First Letter of John 1: 1 2: 2 (LEM 1) We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life-- this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us-- we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. LEM 1: People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Canticle 17 The Song of Simeon Nunc dimittis Read responsively at the asterisk. Luke 2:29-32 Lord, you now have set your servant free * to go in peace as you have promised; 7 (LEM1)

8 For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, * whom you have prepared for all the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. LEM 1: The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. SEQUENCE HYMN Christ is the world s true light (St. Joan) The Hymnal 1982, #542, stz. 1-2 Hymn on next page. 8

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10 Officiant: A reading from The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 20: People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. After the gospel Officiant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. HYMN Christ is the world s true light (St. Joan) The Hymnal 1982, #542, stz. 3 Hymn begins on page 9. 10

11 THE SERMON THE APOSTLES CREED 11 Ms. Gail Russell LEM 1 and People together, all standing I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 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. Amen.

12 THE PRAYERS Officiant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Officiant: Let us pray. The people stand or kneel (if they are able). And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to sing, Officiant and people THE LORD S PRAYER [ALBERT HAY MALOTTE] Lift Every Voice Hymnal, #264 Hymn on next page. 12

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14 THE SUFFRAGES V. Show us your mercy, O Lord; R. And grant us your salvation. V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; R. Let your people sing with joy. V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; R. For only in you can we live in safety. V. Lord, keep this nation under your care; R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth. 14

15 V. Let your way be known upon earth; R. Your saving health among all nations. V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. V. Create in us clean hearts, O God; R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit. THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. PRAYER FOR MISSION Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen. SPECIAL INTERCESSIONS LEM 2 Let us pray for the following: For the Anglican Communion: Pray for The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean The Most Revd. James Richard Wong Yin Song Archbishop, Province of Indian Ocean & Bishop of the Seychelles For the Diocese: Calvary Church, DC Church of the Atonement, DC Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda Chapel of the Annunciation, Church House For the healing of body, mind and spirit: 15

16 Marge Travis Cynthia Allen Diana Terry Karen Dunlop Mike Maine Nicole Grant Cheryl Owens Malachi Burton Desirae Hurley Deborah Waterman David Watson Joyce Ramsey Jessica Hershman Ruth Vincent Scott Vining Robert Holmes John Travis Diana Morris Kristie Davis Kelly Rice Christine Bileduy Sharon Kramarich Jumpee Stafford Nancy Maine Connie Inge Brooke Emerson Gary Thompson Lucille Belgrave Marilyn Thompson Helga Burns Daphne Chambers Edith Curley Brown Rosetta Robinson Joseph Gabriel Travis Brandon Davis Gregory Crowe Enid Garner Frank Lau, Jr. Helen Becker David Carr Judy Williams Abdullah Belgrave Dorothy Mundy Diane Owens Bruce Mottern George Barnes Bob Lindsey Rhonda Evans Alice Dove For those who are homebound: Helen Dean, Laura Mack, Hilda Norwood, Ernie Norwood, Fern Shuler For those serving in the US Armed Services: Christopher Conti Son of Cynthia Allen Joseph (JD) Lau Grandson of Bob and Lynne Lau Chris Orrison Husband of Kim Orrison Luke Travis Grandson of Marge Travis Demarais Roach Godson of Ernest Norwood Phil Lance Grandson of Janet Sullivan Don LaVoe Wright, Jr. Son of Billie Jean Wright BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS The Book of Common Prayer, p. 830, # 50 PRAYERS FOR THOSE TRAVELING WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Book of Common Prayer, p. 831, # 53 16

17 THE EXCHANGE OF THE PEACE All stand. Officiant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. THE OFFERTORY SENTENCES Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. OFFERTORY This Little Light of Mine [HARRY DIXON LOES] 1. This little light of mine, I m gonna let it shine [repeat 3 times] Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! 2. Hide it under a bushel, NO!, I m gonna let it shine [repeat 3 times] Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! 3. Won t let Satan put it out, I m gonna let it shine [repeat 3 times] Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! 4. Let it shine til Jesus comes, I m gonna let it shine [repeat 3 times] Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! 5. Everywhere I go, I m gonna let it shine [repeat 3 times] Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! THE DOXOLOGY Praise God (Lasst uns erfruen) The Hymnal 1982, # 618 Hymn on next page. 17

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19 THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING Officiant and People together Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen. A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM Officiant and people. Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your wellbeloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. THE BLESSING Officiant: Let us bless the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. 19

20 CLOSING HYMN I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Houston) The Hymnal 1982, #490 Hymn continues on next page. 20

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22 SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER O God, give me clean hands, clean words and clean thoughts. Help me to stand for the hard right against the easy wrong. Save me from habits that harm. Teach me to work as hard, and play as fair in thy sight alone as if the whole world saw. Forgive me when I am unkind, and help me to forgive those who are unkind to me. Keep me ready to help others at some cost to myself. Send me chances to do a little good every day, and so grow more like Christ. Amen. THE DISMISSAL The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 22

23 Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by Karen and Patrick Dunlop in loving memory of Ruth, mother of Sylvanita Hendricks, and Patrick's mother, Agatha. Assisting in the Service: Pianist: Eda Brawner Acolytes: Don Appold, Amanda Clark, and Mahalia Morris LEMS: Jo Appold (LEM 1); Don Appold (LEM 2) Jo Appold (Lector); Don Appold (POP) Lessons for The Third Sunday of Easter, 9:00 AM Service, April 15, 2018: Acts 3: 12 19, Psalm 4; 1 John 3: 1 7; Luke 24: 36b 48 LEMS for The Third Sunday of Easter, 9:00 AM Service, April 15, 2018: Mark Becker (LEM 1); Deidre Lee (LEM 2 & POP); Amanda Clark (Lector) 23

24 THIS WEEK S CALENDAR APRIL 8 APRIL 15, 2018 Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 AM Morning Prayer II 9:00 AM Sunday School Children s Chapel Second Floor AA Meeting 7:30 PM Dun Hall 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Church Office Open 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Thrift Shop Work Session AA Meeting 1:00 PM Dun Hall AA Meeting 7:30 PM Dun Hall OA Meeting 1:00 PM Dun Hall AA Meeting 1:00 PM Dun Hall 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Food Pantry 11:00 AM Choir Rehearsal ANNOUNCEMENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Seabury Resources Senior Recognition. Each spring, Seabury Resources for Aging co-sponsors a service honoring the contributions of older adults to their congregations and the community. Episcopal and UCC congregations and programs are invited to select as their honoree an older adult who has made a significant impact through service and leadership. This year's service will be held at Washington National Cathedral (map) on April 24 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Jim and Judy Williams will be honored this year for their untiring work with Buildings and Grounds. Jazz Concert. Our Jazz Concert Series at Christ Church resumes on Sunday, April 29 th at 4:00 PM in Dun Hall. The Ephriam Wolfram Quintet will be performing. ALTAR FLOWERS. If you like to see fresh flowers on the altar each Sunday as much as I do, then consider donating a vase or two some Sunday We have lots of Sundays after Easter and are in need of Donors through November. So, see me, Gail Russell, if you are interested. INQUIRER S CLASS. How does one become a member of the Episcopal Church? Please see Rev. Burton for more information. 24

25 FUEL FUND. On the first Sunday of every month you can contribute toward the fuel bill. Please utilize the envelopes labeled Fuel Fund in the pews. Thank you again for contributing to the Fuel Fund throughout the month. CHRIST CHURCH CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION. Christ Church has been assigned a phone number for free conference calls. This is the number to be used when inclement weather causes cancellation of a Sunday worship service or for church organization meetings. The number is When prompted, please enter Please join and invite your relatives, friends and neighbors. Welcome to Christ Episcopal Church 8710 Old Branch Ave. Clinton, MD Phone: Fax: christchurchclinton@verizon.net Staff and Officers Cassandra Mateo Burton, Rector revcassandra@comcast.net Dave Jackson, Senior Warden mail: davehndymn@verizon.net Jim Williams, Junior Warden williaj1@verizon.net Deirdre Lee, Registrar Deirdreklee@yahoo.com Bob Lau, Treasurer lelau@aol.com Bill Hicks, Treasurer williamhicks01@verizon.net Gregory Crowe, Music Director Gregory.crowe51@gmail.com Betty Barclay-Hurley, Parish Administrator bettybarclay.hurley@verizon.net Mission Statement Don t put God in a box. With God, all things are possible. 25

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