Christ Church Christiana Hundred

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1 Voluntary Christ Church Christiana Hundred WELCOME! Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are glad you are with us today to join in the worship of God and to share in Christ s presence given to us in the sacrament of bread and wine. We hope you stay for what follows our worship this morning. You are welcome here. THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 17, :00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II Welcome and Announcements THE WORD OF GOD Ann Urinoski Please stand, as able, and sing The Entrance Hymn 525 The Church s One Foundation (blue) Hymnal 1982 Celebrant People Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 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. All sing All Glory Be to God on High Words: Music: Copyright: Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); tr. F. Bland Tucker ( ), rev.; para. of Gloria in excelsis Allein Gott in der Höh, melody att. Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); harm. Hieronymous Praetorius (1560?-1629) Words: The Church Pension Fund

2 Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant Please be seated for The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading II Corinthians 5:6-10, We are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil. For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! At the conclusion the People respond, Thanks be to God. Please stand and sing The Gradual Hymn 615 Thy Kingdom Come! on Bended Knee Hymnal 1982 The Gospel is carried into the congregation so that we remember it is our Good News to hear and to share. The Gospel Reading Mark 4:26-34 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come. He also said, With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade. With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples. Priest The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Once the Book of Gospels has returned to its place of honor, the People may be seated at the invitation of the preacher. The Homily Ann Urinoski

3 Please stand for The Nicene Creed Celebrant Let us declare our faith in God: People 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. 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. A member of the parish leads the prayers from our midst. The Prayers of the People Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. [silence]

4 For the Church we pray for our diocese and for our bishop, Kevin. We pray for our companions in the Dominican Republic, and our missioners as they serve beside them. We lift up our ministry of N. and pray for our outreach partners as we love and serve our neighbors together. We pray for our president, Donald, and for our Congress, that they may lead us to a stronger union. We pray for refugees and all who are without a home or family. We pray for our military on active duty and for their families. Remembering all who need God s comfort and healing, we pray for N., and those we name now. [pause] We remember all who have died, especially N., and those we remember now. [pause] We offer the intentions and petitions held close to our hearts, as we ask for guidance, mercy, and blessing. The Celebrant adds a concluding prayer. The Confession Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Celebrant offers the absolution. Commissioning of the Dominican Republic Youth Trip Missioners The Peace Priest People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE HOLY COMMUNION Being seated, we begin with a time of offering, giving money as a sign that our life serves God s purposes and showing our gratitude for God s many blessings. For those who give online or will text a contribution to (302) , a card is available in the narthex to participate in the act of offering. Newcomers and guests may place the welcome card in the offering plate. Anthem Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( ) Jubilate Deo! Be joyful in the Lord! Please stand and sing The Presentation Hymn 380, v. 3 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal 1982 The Great Thanksgiving (red) Book of Common Prayer 361 Celebrant 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 God thanks and praise.

5 The Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our praise in the ancient song of the Sanctus. 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: Music: American folk melody; arr. Marcia Pruner, harm. Annabel Morris Buchanan ( ) The Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our acclamation of Christ s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, saying Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

6 The Celebrant continues the prayer, concluding 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. The Celebrant invites the People to say the prayer Jesus taught his first disciples. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread We sing the anthem at the breaking of the bread, which is Christ s Body, broken for us. Please be seated after the sacrament is presented. Music: Gerald R. Near (b. 1942) Copyright: Copyright GIA Publications, Inc. All are welcome to receive the sacrament of Christ, kneeling or standing, either consuming the bread and drinking from the cup or dipping (intincting) the bread carefully into the cup. Gluten-free host are available; let the clergy know your need when they approach you at the rail. If you are unable to come forward, ask an usher to let the clergy know. Communion Hymn 325 Let Us Break Bread Together on Our Knees Hymnal 1982 Please stand for The Post-Communion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. People Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

7 The Blessing The Celebrant blesses the People. People Amen. All sing Hymn in Procession 432 O Praise Ye the Lord! Hymnal 1982 Dismissal Priest People Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary We are sent forth to be Christ s blessing in the world. Our prayer is that today s worship has encouraged you in love and filled you with peace. Ask God to lead you to someone who needs an invitation to worship or encouragement in the blessing of your care. We look forward to your presence again in worship, in service to others, in learning and fellowship. Please return the children s worship activity bags as you leave church but take our community announcements with you to learn of upcoming opportunities.

8 PEOPLE SERVING TODAY Acolytes: 8 AM Ted Waugh. 10 AM Carlton O Connor. Altar Guild: Fran Bayard, Sandy Anderson, Holli Gravett, Odette Hartenauer, Barbara Morgan, Nan Naeve. Eucharistic Ministers: 8 AM Hardy Drane, John Morton. 10 AM Frank Czeiner, Wes Jones, Emily Knox, Ernie Ruppe. Greeters: 10 AM Joel and Ellie Poorman. Lemonade on the Lawn: The Kirtley Family. Ushers: 10 AM Jennifer O Connor, Jeff Rollins. MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Helen M. McCuen and Robert P. McCuen Our parish s mission: As followers of Christ, we share the beauty and power of God s transforming love through worship, community, and service in the world. PARISH CLERGY The Rev. Ruth Beresford, Rector The Rev. Stephen Setzer, Associate Rector The Rev. Ann Urinoski, Priest Associate The Very Rev. William Lane, Pastoral Associate LAY MINISTRY STAFF Bruce Barber, Director of Music; Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and Youth; Jo Harney, Head of School (CCEP) David Hearn, Assistant Organist/Choirmaster; Nadine DiLorenzo, Director of Children s Choirs ADMINISTRATIVE & FACILITIES STAFF Sherry Lawton-Fasic, Parish Administrator Michael Sayer, Facilities Manager Kate Schlegel, Administrative Associate for Communications; Jane Rubini, Administrative Associate Denise Gilliam, Assistant to Head of School David Hald, Andy Marine, Charles Parfitt-Simpson, Sextons VESTRY & OFFICERS Steve Boyden, Senior Warden; Dana Robertson, Clerk Mark Parsells, Treasurer; Richard Laird, Assistant Treasurer; Jackson Parsells, Youth Representative Allison Ayers, 21; Clay Brown, 21; Hardy Drane, 19; Hal Erskine, 20; Chris Grundner, 20; Jamie Jones, 21; Scott Poole, 20; Al Schyman, 21; Greer Silliman, 19; Lynne Swartz, 20; Sandy Van Wormer, 19; Annie Woolard-Provine, 19 Christ Church Christiana Hundred P. O. Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road Wilmington, Delaware Phone: (302) Website: Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM