Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

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1 Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea First Sunday of Lent February 18, :00 a.m. Seasonal Liturgical Rotation for Lent Please turn off your cell phones. Page numbers refer to Book of Common Prayer (red). Hymn numbers refer to Hymnal 1982 (blue). re are no flowers in the Sanctuary. A Lenten Array is used for altar frontal panels, clergy stoles, and hangings on the Lectern and Pulpit; the crosses are veiled; the choirs, acolytes, and lay ministers wear black cassocks. Silver communion vessels and alms basins, as well as brass candlesticks, are replaced with wood, ceramic, and glass items. We neither sing nor speak alleluia throughout Lent. Gloria in excelsis and Te Deum are not used again until Easter. We kneel for the Eucharistic Prayer. We use the second translation of the Lord s Prayer. Fraction Anthem rotates from Christ Our Passover to Agnus Dei. Blessing is replaced by a Solemn Prayer over the People (from Book of Occasional Services). re is no Postlude.

2 9:00 a.m. Holy eucharist: Rite II As an Episcopal church, we utilize two primary books in our worship: Book of Common Prayer 1979 (red) contains the order and text of the service, and whose page numbers are in the left column, and Hymnal 1982 (blue) contains the music that we sing, with page number in the right column. Service music (musical settings of the prayer book texts) has S in front of its numbers and is found in the first part of the hymnal, while hymns are found in the second part of the hymnal. Book of Common Prayer Children and Youth are encouraged to gather in the Narthex (church entrance) and participate in the Procession at the beginning of the service. Latecomers may be seated at this time. Hymnal 1982 Word of God congregation stands as the procession enters. Lenten Acclamation Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. People His mercy endures for ever. 352 Confession and Absolution (congregation kneeling) 142 Hymn of the Month Lord, Who Throughout se Forty Days St. Flavian 218 Collect of the Day Celebrant Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. congregation is seated. Lesson Genesis 9:8-17 God said to Noah and to his sons with him, As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth. God said, This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the 2

3 Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth. God said to Noah, This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth. Reader Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Gospel Procession congregation stands as the hymn is introduced. 150 Hymn Forty Days and Forty Nights Aus der Tiefe rufe ich 358 Nicene Creed Gospel Mark 1:9-15 Deacon Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily Rev. Burl Salmon A brief period of silence follows the Homily. Prayers of the People Jesus Christ intercedes for us at all times. Together let us remember and pray to God through Christ, saying: Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer. 3 From Intercessions for the Christian People Let us pray for the church, that the fasting of these forty days may clear away much that is needless and so open our eyes to the bright glory of the cross. Let us pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Peter, our Bishop, and the clergy of this parish. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, let us pray for Anglican Church of Burundi; for our companion Dioceses in the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Bahamas, and Haiti. In our own Diocese, we pray for All Saint s Church, Ft.

4 Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 Lauderdale. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer Let us pray for our divided and restless world, that those who hold power over others may be troubled and transformed by the demands of justice. Let us pray for Donald, our President, Rick, our Governor, and the Mayor and members of the Town Council. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer Let us pray for all who suffer want, that God in mercy may turn our hearts toward one another. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer Let us pray for ourselves, that this church may walk both as burdened and as free as Jesus. Let us pray for everyone on our parish prayer list, and for all persons who are or recently have been hospitalized. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer Let us pray for all who have died, that they may be at peace. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer Silence Celebrant adds a concluding Collect Merciful God, remember us and all those whom we hold in our hearts. In these forty days teach us to do the work of our baptism and so daily to raise to you the needs of the world. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 360 Peace Given concerns over this year s flu season, the staff here at Bethesda would like to offer some general, gentle reminders. During the passing of the peace, worshipers customarily greet one another with a hand-shake or hug. It s important to offer a greeting of peace in a way in which others are comfortable. Some folks find that touching elbows or forearms or greeting simply with words better protects from illness, and we can all respect each other s choices and boundaries as we delight in the peaceful presence of God among us. Greeting and Question of the Week Holy Communion Offertory Members of the congregation will present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. See page 9 for more information. Organ Voluntary At the Presentation 4

5 Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 Celebrant People O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; Because you have created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being. Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer I from Enriching Our Worship) Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, allholy God, source of life and fountain of mercy, 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. Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant refore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing: S-130 Sanctus and Benedictus Franz Schubert congregation kneels, and the Celebrant continues. Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace. But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people. Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation. n, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life. 5

6 Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 On the night before he died for us, our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. As supper was ending, Jesus 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 poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. refore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Celebrant continues Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. Amen 364 Lord s Prayer (2nd translation of the Lord s Prayer, from Book of Common Prayer) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. 364 Breaking of the Bread S-164 Fraction Anthem Franz Schubert 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, one of the priests will bring communion around to you in the pew. Please signal that priest to bring communion as s/he walks down the aisle. 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 6

7 Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 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. congregation stands when the Celebrant returns to the altar. Postcommunion Prayer From Enriching Our Worship God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Prayer over the People Deacon Bow down before the Lord. congregation bows. Celebrant 366 Dismissal From Book of Occasional Services Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Procession Please join the Procession as it leads to the Christian Education hour for all ages. Breakfast is available in the Parish Hall. We pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Webb Feagans Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for...adele, Alan, Angela, Annette, Bill, Billy, Bob, Brenda, Brittany, Carrie, Catharine, Cathy, Charlie, Debbie, Donald, Donna, Dorothy, Ellen, Enjoli, Evan, Garcia Family, Gary, Georgette, Gisela, Hadley, Holly, Huston Family, Jack, Jane, John, Katherine, Katie, Keeling, Leanne, Leslie, Lillian, Lory, Mary, Matthew, Michael, Nita, Nolan Family, Pamela, Pat, Patrick, Peggy, Pesetsky Family, Ralph, Rebecca, Rex, Richard, Ricky, Robbie, Robert, Sandra, Saraine, Scott, Stephen, Suzanne, Sylvia, Taryn, Teresa, Thomas, Tom, Tuske Family, Ward, Washburn Family, and those serving our country...benjamin, Christian, Clara, Eric, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Michael, Sean, and Tommy. 7

8 Announcements for Sunday, February 18 Share What you Can Food Drive Sunday, February 18 & 25, 2018 Our food drive here at Bethesda benefits C.R.O.S. Ministries Food Pantries, ensuring that families have access to healthy food. On Sunday, February 18, we encourage you to take home one or more grocery bags, fill them with non-perishable food and return the filled bag on Sunday, February 25. Together we give thanks and Share What You Can with those in need. Adult Forum: Gracious Uncertainty: Faith in the Second Half of Life with Rev. Jane Sigloh Today, February 18 9:50 a.m. Parish Hall East Join retired priest, noted author, and friend of the parish, Rev. Jane Sigloh as she discusses her most recent publication in which she grapples with the challenges (and freedoms) of aging and gracefully accepting the uncertainties that come along with that process. We will offer copies of the book for sale, and the author has graciously agreed to sign those copies. 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. 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. Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from Book of Common Prayer, Hymn permission used by RiteSong, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use. 8

9 Altar Flowers We invite you to make a contribution in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving of, 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 of: 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 by one of two ways: 1. Scanning the QR code with your smartphone; or 2. Visiting bbts.org and clicking the red Give Online button. If you wish, Online Offering Cards are available in the pews to be filled out and placed in the offering plate as a token of your gift. 9

10 LENTEN RETREAT with Rachel Held Evans Saturday, March 3 9:00 a.m. Parish Hall Raised in an evangelical world where answers were given before the questions were asked, Rachel Held Evans has spent her life discovering that being a faithful Christian is about living the questions of faith. Central to her faith is a love of and devotion to Christian scripture, and in leaving a world where questioning scripture was unwelcome, she consistently has been drawn back to the beauty of discovery and of grace in a mature understanding of scripture that invites and gives life, rather than dictates and prohibits. Join us for this incredible opportunity to hush the active world during Lent and to spend time with Rachel Held Evans as she invites us into our own deep and prayerful journeys with scripture, and helps us navigate biblical understanding in a contemporary world. Registration is required Cost is $40.00 per person. Full-time students with ID (required at check-in), $15. Includes lunch. Visit: bbts.org/learn/lenten-retreat or contact Ayana at (561) or her at ayana@bbts.org 10

11 Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea Feeding in February Three Events, One Cause: Eat a meal Make a meal Share a meal Palm Beach Empty Bowls: Thank you to everyone who helped make this event on Friday, February 2, a great success in raising over $130,000 for the Palm Beach County Food Bank! Palm Beach Unites: Sunday, February 11, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event on Sunday, February 11, a success in packaging over 150,000 healthy meals for those in need. Share What you Can: Sunday, February 18 & 25, Our food drive here at Bethesda benefits C.R.O.S. Ministries Food Pantries, ensuring that families have access to healthy food. On Sunday, February 18, we encourage you to take home one or more grocery bags, fill them with nonperishable food and return the filled bag on Sunday, February 25. Together we give thanks and Share What You Can with those in need. You may drop off the full bag on Barton Avenue (near the Rector s driveway) or at the circular driveway on Via Bethesda on Sunday, February 25, before the 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. services. Thank you for your kind donation. Bethesda s Mission is to experience the clear and strong presence of God and to understand and spread Christ s teachings through collective worship, learning, and service. 11

12 Serving Today (as of Wednesday, February 14) Acolytes (*Crucifer) Gary Sullivan* Amy Sullivan Matthew Sullivan Altar Guild Phyllis Goodner Linda Greenberg Eucharistic Ministers Bill Blind Lectors James Goodner Edythe Gordon Ambassadors Anne Obolensky Edythe Gordon Ushers (*Head Usher) Barry Hoyt* Thorne Donnelley, Jr. Scott Johnson Matt Lorentzen James Myers, Jr. Rod Titcomb Sound/Video System James Goodner Vergers Ben Williams Kate Winseck Eucharistic Visitors Bobbie Leek Trish Donnelley George Schram Debbie Schram Rev. Thomas Morris Associate for Outreach & Development Harold E. Pysher Associate for Music & Liturgy Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. Geitz Assisting Priest Program Director Greg Knight, Director of Children & Youth Ministries Coordinators Renée Boger-Cheifet, Communications Coordinator Turia Roebuck-Hayden, Outreach & Development Coordinator Jessica Hitchcock, Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator Douglas Kwoka, Communications Coordinator, Interim April Lawrence, Fellowship & Membership Coordinator Regine Reimann,Worship & Pastoral Care Coordinator Administrative Staff Joann LaBarca, Financial Assistant Ayana Pineiro, Assistant to the Rector Rector and Associates Rev. James R. Harlan, Rector Non-Stipendiary Assisting Clergy Rev. Dr. Cecily J. Titcomb Deacon for Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care Staff Wardens, Officers, and Vestry Rev. Burl Salmon Associate for Christian Education & Pastoral Care Fred E. Staley Associate for Administration Rev. Clayton B. Waddell Deacon for Port Ministry Sextons Frank Escalante, Sexton for Hospitality Robert Mancuso, Sexton for Liturgical Support Keith Risley, Sexton for Grounds William Thompson III, Sexton for Building Preservation & Lead Sexton Church Mouse and Shoppe Staff Daisy Alvarez, General Manager for Retail Operations Evaristo Riestra, General Manager Rosie Cartagena, Seamstress Arlene Darcy, Office Assistant Jonathan Goodine, Receiving Specialist Fred Pickett, 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 Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea 141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL (561) bbts.org 12