Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

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1 The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 September 30, :00 a.m. Welcome to the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea! Child care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children up to three years of age. You are welcome to take your child to our nursery at any point during the service just ask an usher to point the way. Please turn off your cell phones. Page numbers refer to The Book of Common Prayer (red). Hymn numbers refer to The Hymnal 1982 (blue). S for Service Music numbers are found in the front of The Hymnal 1982 (blue). Busy Bags for little children are available at the main entrance or from an usher. A large-print version of this leaflet is available from our ushers. In case of an emergency Bethesda has two AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) available in the booth at the back of the church and outside the Parish Hall.

2 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II Latecomers may be seated at this time. Prelude Air (Suite in D) J.S. Bach The congregation stands as the hymn is introduced. Hymn 359 God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets Heirs Toulon Acclamation People The Word of God Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever. From Enriching Our Worship The continues. 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. Gloria Hymnal S 278 William Mathias 2

3 Salutation People The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Collect of the Day O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect For Welcome (in unison) Light within all light, soul behind all souls, guide our hearts and minds as we welcome those who worship today at Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Give us discerning hearts to recognize the face of the Beloved in each child of God, for often goes the Christ in the stranger s guise. In the name of the undivided Trinity. Amen. The congregation is seated. Lesson Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 The king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. On the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled. Then Queen Esther answered, If I have won your favor, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me-- that is my petition-- and the lives of my people-- that is my request. For we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be killed, and to be annihilated. If we had been sold merely as slaves, men and women, I would have held my peace; but no enemy can compensate for this damage to the king. Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther, Who is he, and where is he, who has presumed to do this? Esther said, A foe and enemy, this wicked Haman! Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen. Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs in attendance on the king, said, Look, the very gallows that Haman has prepared for Mordecai, whose word saved the king, stands at Haman s house, fifty cubits high. And the king said, Hang him on that. So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the anger of the king abated. Mordecai recorded these things, and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, enjoining them that they should 3

4 keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, as the days on which the Jews gained relief from their enemies, and as the month that had been turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, days for sending gifts of food to one another and presents to the poor. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The Gospel Procession The congregation stands as the hymn is introduced. Hymn 552 Fight the Good Fight With All Thy Might Pentecost Gospel Mark 9:38-50 Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. John said to Jesus, Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us. But Jesus said, Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched. For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily The Rev. Margaret McGhee A brief period of silence follows the Homily. 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. 4

5 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. Prayers of the People: Form III The Leader and People pray responsively 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 The People may add their own petitions The adds a concluding Celtic Collect. O Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ your Son our God, give us that love which can never cease, that will kindle our lamps but not extinguish them, that they may burn in us and enlighten others. Amen. 5

6 Confession of Sin and Absolution Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. The congregation kneels, and a short period of silence is kept. and People From Enriching Our Worship God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. The stands and says 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. The congregation stands. The Peace People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Greeting and Announcements The Holy Communion Offertory Members of the congregation will present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. Offertory Anthem Fight the Good Fight For anthem text, see Hymn #552. Presentation and Doxology John Gardner Old 100th The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer A 6

7 The proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. The adds a Proper Preface then continues 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: Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal S 128 William Mathias The congregation kneels or remains standing, and the continues 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. 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: and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. 7

8 The continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in 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, And now, as our Savior Christ, has taught us, we are bold to say, and People 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. Fraction Anthem Richard Proulx The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. Communion In the Episcopal Church, all baptized Christians are encouraged to receive communion. This is the Lord s table. It is the Lord who invites you. It is his wish that those who want him should meet him here. During communion, please come forward at the direction of the ushers, to the high altar, filling in at the altar rail from right to left, and either kneeling or standing to receive. For those who prefer not to use the steps, please request from an usher that communion be brought to you in your pew. Our custom in the Episcopal Church is to receive both elements by putting hands forward, palms crossed and facing upward to receive the bread, and by guiding the chalice lightly to receive the wine. Please note that receiving just the bread or wine alone is fully receiving communion. If you would like to receive a blessing instead, simply cross your arms across your chest. Gluten-free wafers are available at the high altar; let the priest know when you go up to receive. 8

9 During the Communion Hymn 545 Lo! What a Cloud of Witnesses St. Fulbert Anthem Jesus, Sun of Life, My Splendor G.F. Handel Jesus, sun of life, my splendor, Jesus, thou, my friend most tender, Jesus, joy of my desiring, fount of life, my soul inspiring, At thy feet I cry, my maker, let me be a fit partaker of this blessed food from heaven, for our good, thy glory given. Jesus, bread of life, I pray thee, let me gladly here obey thee, by thy love I am invited, be thy love with love requited; from this supper let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep love s treasure. Through the gifts thou here dost give me as thy guest in heaven receive me. The congregation stands when the returns to the altar. Sending Out of Eucharistic Visitors We who are many are one body. People For we all share one bread, and one cup. Postcommunion Prayer and 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. Celtic Blessing The Wisdom of God, the Love of God, and the Grace of God strengthen you to be Christ s hands and heart in this world, in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen. From Enriching Our Worship Hymn 347 Go Forth for God; Go to the World in Peace Litton The Dismissal Response Thanks be to God. Postlude Fugue in E-flat Major (BVW 552, St. Anne) J.S. Bach We pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Parnes Stanley Parrales Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for... Angela, Ann, Anna, Austin, Babs, Barbara, Brecken, Brenda, Brittany, Caroline, Carson, Cathy, Charles, David, Dawn, Denise, Donna, Dorothy, Edna, Ellen, Emily, Ethan, Evan, Gloria, Holly, Hunter, Isabelle, Jack, Janie, Jeanne, John, Joy, Karen, Katherine, Kathryn, Katie, Kelley, Kitty, Leah, Lillyana, Lulu, Lynn, Marcia, Mary, Mary Ann, Matthew, Melanie, Michele, Michael, Nancy, Nikki, Pamela, Pat, Peggy, Richard, Ricky, Robbie, Robert, Rosie, Sally, Scott, Shannon, Sharon, Shawn, Siena, Stephen, Sylvia, Taryn, Thomas, Tom, Vincent, Ward, and those serving our country...alex, Benjamin, Christian, Clara, Eric, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Luster, Michael, Sean, and Tommy. 9

10 Announcements for Sunday, September 30 Grand re-opening: The Church Mouse will reopen tomorrow, October 1! Our hours of operation for the season are: Monday Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Be sure to visit The Shoppe at Bethesda located at the church and check out our new merchandise arriving every day! Music at Bethesda Sunday, October 7 3:30 p.m. Church Join us for our first Recital and Evensong of the season! Pianist Robin Arrigo 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. Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 7 9:00 a.m. Church In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, we invite you to join us at 9:00 a.m. for a service with the Blessing of the Animals. For those who wish, Communion is offered at the end of the 9:00 a.m. service. We encourage you to bring your pets to the service for them to be blessed. Please gather in the Garth with your pets at 8:45 a.m. Don t forget to bring a bag of pet food or pet toy to be donated to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Wine and Fellowship Under the Stars Friday, October 12 6:00 p.m. Cluett Garden Join us for a special cocktail party of fellowship, wine, and appetizers. All are invited! A contribution of $10 per person is suggested. You can RSVP in the Cloister on Sundays in October or by sending an to april@bbts.org. Trivia Night Friday, October 19 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall The Bethesda Youth Pilgrimage Group will be hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser. Get a team of eight people together or come on your own and we ll pair you up with a team. It s going to be a night of fun trivia, silent auctions, and more. All profits from the event will go to help the Bethesda Youth Pilgrimage Group with costs for their summer trip. For more information, contact Greg Knight at (561) x114 or him at knight@bbts.org. 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! 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. 10

11 Altar Flowers We invite you to make a contribution in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for your loved ones. Your contribution provides for flowers, plants, and altar adornments, necessary for worship services throughout the year. In order for names to be printed in the Sunday service leaflet, they must be received two weeks prior to the desired Sunday. A minimum $100 contribution is suggested per name. Please complete the form below and mail it with your check (payable to Bethesda-by-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: The Sunday nearest 1. In (memory; honor; thanksgiving) of In (memory; honor; thanksgiving) of... Contributor Information: Given by Address City State Zip Phone Suggested contribution is $100 per name. Additional contributions (Any amount you care to give will be appreciated) Give Now Online! You may Give Now electronically in one of two ways: 1. Scanning the QR code with your smartphone; or 2. Visiting bbts.org and clicking the red Give Online button. 11

12 Serving Today (as of Wednesday, September 26) Acolytes (*Crucifer) Foster Beeuwkes* Michelle Gooliak Stephanie Branscomb Altar Guild Phyllis Goodner Ben Williams Lloyd Terry Eucharistic Ministers Michael Smyser John Archer Lectors Nita Bowen Jerri Goffe Ambassadors Jack Rutherford Arlene Stevens Richard Crone Ushers (*Head Usher) Fred Zrinscak* Jan Shoobridge Herb Roemmele Beth Cole, Vestry Jim Goodner Sound/Video System Ed Ferree Jeffrey S. Beebe, Jr Vergers Eucharistic Visitors Harold E. Pysher Associate for Music & Liturgy Lloyd Terry The Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. Geitz Assisting Priest Gloria Zimmerman Rector and Associates The Rev. James E. Harlan, Rector The Rev. Burl Salmon Associate for Christian Education, Pastoral Care, and Outreach The Rev. Margaret E. McGhee Curate Program Director Greg Knight, Director of Children & Youth Ministries Coordinators Turia Roebuck-Hayden, Outreach & Development Coordinator Jessica Hitchcock, Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator Douglas Kwoka, Communications Coordinator, Interim April Lawrence, Evangelism, 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 12 Fred E. Staley Associate for Administration The Rev. Clayton B. Waddell Deacon for Port Ministry Sextons Robert Mancuso, Sexton for Liturgical Support Keith Risley, Sexton for Grounds Jonathan Rivera, Sexton for Hospitality 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 Marquis Brown, Receiving Specialist Rosie Cartagena, Seamstress Jonathan Goodine, 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