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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2018 8:45 a.m. Announcements Processional Song Come Alive (Dry Bones) Verse 1 Through the eyes of man it seems There's so much we have lost As we look down the road Where all the prodigals have walked And one by one the enemy Has whispered lies and led them off as slaves Verse 2 But we know that You are God Yours is the victory We know there is more to come That we may not yet see So with the faith You ve given us We step into the valley unafraid Chorus We call out to dry bones come alive come alive We call out to dead hearts come alive come alive Up out of the ashes let us see an army rise We call out to dry bones come alive Verse 3 God of endless mercy God of unrelenting love Rescue ev'ry daughter Bring us back the wayward sons And by Your spirit breathe upon them Show the world that You alone can save You alone can save 2
Bridge (So) breathe oh breath of God Now breathe oh breath of God Breathe oh breath of God now breathe (yeah oh) (REPEAT) Ending We call out to dry bones come alive CCLI Song # 6573588 Lauren Daigle Michael Farren Acclamation BCP p. 355 Collect for Purity Song of Praise The Great I Am Verse 1 I wanna be close close to Your side So Heaven is real and death is a lie I wanna hear voices of angels above Singing as one Chorus Hallelujah holy holy God Almighty great I Am Who is worthy none beside Thee God Almighty great I Am Verse 2 I wanna be near near to Your heart Loving the world hating the dark I wanna see dry bones living again Singing as one Bridge The mountains shake before You The demons run and flee At the mention of Your name King of majesty There is no pow'r in hell or any who can stand Before the power and the Presence of the great I Am 3
The great I Am (5X) CCLI Song # 5881491 Jared Anderson Collect of the Day BCP p. 233 First Reading Proverbs 31:10-31 All sit. A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant, she brings her food from far away. She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and tasks for her servant-girls. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all her household are clothed in crimson. She makes herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the city gates, taking his seat among the elders of the land. 4
She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies the merchant with sashes. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband too, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates. Remain seated. Second Reading James 3:13-4:8a Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures. 5
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Sequence Song Hear My Prayer Oh Lord Chorus Hear my prayer O Lord From the ends of the earth I cry Your peace will lead me To the Rock that is higher than I Verse For You have been my strength In times of trouble A tower above my enemies And Lord I will abide with You Forever in the shelter of Your wings Ending The Rock that is higher than I CCLI Song # 1333469 Debbie Owens All stand. Holy Gospel Mark 9:30-37 Jesus and his disciples passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again. But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, What were you arguing about on the way? But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all. Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in 6
his arms, he said to them, Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me. Homily The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story Nicene Creed BCP p. 358 Prayers of the People BCP p. 388 Confession of Sin BCP p. 360 Peace Anniversary Prayer Watch over your child, O Lord, as her days increase; bless and guide her wherever she may be. Strengthen her when she stands; comfort her when discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if she fall; and in her heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Offertory Verse The sun cannot compare to the glory of Your love There is no shadow in Your presence No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne Before the Holy One of heaven It's only by Your blood And it's only through Your mercy Lord I come Chorus 1 I bring an offering of worship to my King No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing 7
Jesus may You receive the honor that You're due O Lord I bring an offering to You Interlude I bring an offering to You Chorus 2 I bring an offering of worship to my King No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing Jesus may You receive the honor that You're due O Lord I bring an offering to You O Lord I bring an offering to You O Lord I bring an offering to You Ending I bring an offering to You CCLI Song # 3956562 Paul Baloche Representatives of the congregation bring the people s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar. Great Thanksgiving BCP p. 361 Lord s Prayer BCP p. 364 Breaking of the Bread BCP p. 364 Communion Songs Remembrance Verse 1 Oh how could it be That my God would welcome me Into this mystery Say take this bread take this wine Now the simple made divine For any to receive 8
Pre-Chorus By Your mercy we come to Your table By Your grace You are making us faithful Chorus Lord we remember You And remembrance leads us to worship And as we worship You Our worship leads to communion We respond to Your invitation (We respond to Your invitation) We remember You Verse 2 See His body His blood Know that He has overcome Ev'ry trial we will face And none too lost to be saved None too broken or ashamed All are welcome in this place Bridge Dying You destroyed our death Rising You restored our life Lord Jesus come in glory Lord Jesus come in glory Lord Jesus come in glory Lord Jesus come in glory CCLI Song # 5484616 Matt Maher Matt Redman Blessing Song in Procession Reprise Dismissal BCP p. 366 9
Welcome to St Mary s We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more information about St. Mary s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew or the Guest Book in the entryway. The Mission of our Parish Clergy Staff We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ. The Clergy at St. Mary s are available to serve you. The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon General Contact Information Email: office@stmarysedmond.org Website: www.stmarysedmond.org Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855 Altar Flowers The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God 10
Sunday, September 23, 2018 We Especially Pray for, the Anglican Church of Tanzania, St. John in Vinita, St. Thomas in Pawhuska, for our Bishop, our diocese, our parish, and for our school. For those in need We pray for Andrew, Kay Lynn, Steve, Jerry, John, John, Carolyn, Christina, Noel, Leroy E., Jeannie, Mary, Roger, and Sierra. For our troops on active duty Chris, Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach For those who have died 11
This Week at St. Mary s: Sunday, September 23rd 18th week after Pentecost 7:30 AM Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language 8:45 AM Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy 11:00 AM Eucharist with Choral Liturgy (nursery provided 8:30 AM 12:30 PM Monday, September 24th 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 10:00 AM Tai Chi Parish Hall 6:00 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Boy Scouts Canterbury House 6:30 PM DOK - Chapel 7:00 PM EFM - Library Tuesday, September 25th 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel Wednesday, September 26th 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 5:30 PM Parish Dinner Parish Hall catered by Millie s Table 6:15 PM Youth Group Canterbury House 6:30 PM Inquirer s Class - Library 6:30 PM Choir Practice Choir Room Thursday, September 27th 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 9:30 AM Bible Study- Room 2 Friday, September 28th 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 5:30 PM Whole In One - TBD Saturday, September 29th Office closed Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact the church office (405) 341-3855 to request a room reservation or an event in the Parish Hall. 12
Upcoming Events Wednesday Night Parish Dinners September 26 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Parish Hall Catered by Millie s Table Menu: Skillet Goulash, Seasoned Carrots, Rolls $7 per person Sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall or call the office (405) 341-3855 Inquirer s Class Wednesday Nights September 26 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Library Presenters: Father Mark and Father Nick Gill Stewardship Ingathering Sunday and Potluck Brunch October 7 10:00 AM All services will be combined, and a pot luck brunch will follow. A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Please select an item to contribute. For more information regarding the brunch, contact Carolyn Evans (405) 830-3959 13
Pet Blessing Sunday, October 7 4:00 PM SMES Outdoor Chapel Sunday, October 14 Bishop Ed will be at all services Sunday, October 14 Let's fight against hunger together! CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events that bring people together in a common mission: helping hungry people at home and around the world. I'm excited to be part of it and would love to have you join me on this journey. The steps we take - and the funds we raise - will make a real impact! Copy and paste in your browser the following website to register/donate, https://www.crophungerwalk.org/edmondok/saintmarys or go to the EVENT page on St. Mary s website, www.stmarysedmond.org, or on Facebok.com/StMarysEdmond. For more information contact Katie Plotkin (316)250-7796 or plotkin.k@gmail.com 14
Mission and Ministries Ladies Bridge - The games are the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Parish Hall. All women are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Cleveland, (405) 340-8246. Whole In One The meetings are the 2 nd & 4 th Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. All singles are invited to join us. For more information, call Nancy Bridges, (405) 833-4761 or twink408@cox.net Men s Dinner Occurs the first Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Sign-up sheet located in the Parish Hall. For more information contact Dennis Weigand, (405) 640-2717. DOK - The Emmanuel Chapter of the International order of the Daughters of the King meet each 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. A light lunch will be served. Their lifelong mission is prayer, service, and evangelism. They also meet for small Evening Prayer each 4th Monday each month at 6:30 pm in the chapel. All are invited. For more information, call Katie Plotkin (316) 250-7796 or Plotkin.k@gmail.com Flower Guild - Flowers for the Altar sign-up sheets and forms are located in the North hallway across from the kitchen. Forms are also available in the pews. Fill out a form if you would like to place flowers on the altar, In Memory of, In Thanksgiving for, In Honor of, or In Celebration for. Drop the form in the offering plate or bring to the church office. Please keep this ministry alive by donating, sixty dollars or more. For more information contact, Diane Wilson. (405) 509-0784 or dshelby1954@yahoo.com Blanket Ministry - The blankets that we provided this year are fleece blankets that carry great meaning, for each knot in the fringe symbolizes a prayer. One-by one the knots are tied by individual parishioners at the end of each service. One-by one the blanket recipient is lifted-up to God by a caring congregation. A blanket is freely and reverently offered to anyone in St. Mary s Episcopal Church Community. To request a blanket, call the church office. A donation of $10 is accepted for those outside the community. We respectfully accept all inquiries regarding this Ministry in care of Mary Lambert, at wmlambert@hotmail.com 15
Altar Guild The Altar Guild is a lay ministry, a gift of time and talent. Altar Guild members are evangelists and help keep the traditions of the Church and the beauty and timelessness for some of the coolest stuff in the Episcopal Church. We learn the reason for the names of the linens and vessels used in performing the Eucharist. Service on the Altar Guild requires only a few hours a month and usually one Sunday. New members do not serve alone but are partnered with one or more seasoned members for training and guidance. If you are interested in becoming a member contact Tom Majors, tom.majors@cox.net or (405) 403-5041. Lector During worship, a lector is assigned to read the scriptures and lead the prayers. You must be baptized to serve as a lector. Deb Hand is your contact if you would like to serve your Lord and your church in this capacity. You can reach her at handrab@yahoo.com Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM) A LEM assists the clergy in distributing the sacrament during the service. You must be a confirmed communicant in good standing in order to be eligible for this ministry. Deacon Nancy Bridges is your contact. You can reach her at twink408@cox.net Usher Ushers welcome people to worship with a warm greeting and a service bulletin. During the distribution of Communion, they keep the flow of Holy Communion moving by directing people toward the altar. After the service has ended, they remove used bulletins from the pews and reset the books and count the offering for the bookkeeper. You must pass an FBI background check to be eligible to serve in this capacity. Deb hand is your contact. You can reach her at handrab@yahoo.com. (We re kidding about the FBI.) Chancel Choir Our choir is awesome. Dr. Karl Nelson, our Choir Director, is so awesome that we ve been told that you don t even need to be able to read music. Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the choir room. For more info contact, Karl Nelson at KNelson15@uco.edu Contemporary Praise Ensemble contact Elizabeth Bolt, (317) 523-3664 or e.souza.bolt@gmail.com 16
Acolytes Once you reach the age of seven, you can serve as an acolyte. Acolytes are attentive to the needs of the congregation and assist the priest in leading worship. Gavin Marshall is your contact, and you can reach him at gmarshal@sbcglobal.net. EFM - Here is an opportunity for continuing education in ones Christian Formation. Also, it enables one to better carry out ones Baptismal Covenant. The opportunity is realized via the theological education program by extension called Education for Ministry. The program is for lay persons and has been developed and is administered by the Episcopal School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. The program is conducted at various locations in Oklahoma, one of which is at St. Mary s Episcopal Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. The program is four (4) years in length, taken one year at a time. Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school term is now open. If interested, and for more detailed information, contact the following: EfM.sewanee.edu or The Rev. Bill Hesse hessewa@aol.com or (405) 348-4167. Youth Group The youth groups are grades 6 th through 12 th. They meet on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year. Meetings begin by gathering in the Canterbury building for Chapel and evening prayer worship focusing on scripture and how they apply to our daily life. For more info contact David Youngblood dyoungblood@coxinet.net or (405) 414-5758. Children s Formation The Children s Ministry serves during the school year the elementary- aged children of St. Mary s with programs on Sunday between the 8:45 am and 11:00 am services. For more information contact, Lisa Jones lisa.shirley.jones@gmail.com or (808) 778-9613. Saints and Sinners Following a summer break, the Saints and Sinners dinner groups are a great way for all adults, including newcomers and established parishioners, to enjoy food and fellowship with each other. New groups of 6 or 8 which begin each September and again in February meet once in each other homes during a four-month period. All singles and couples are extended a sincere invitation to participate in this fellowship and friendship offering. 17
Thursday s Bible Study Bible Study on Thursday s when scheduled. Anne Winzenread is your contact and she can be reached at (405) 209-5209 or AnneWinz@hotmail.com. Scouts -For more info on dates/times for Cub Scouts, contact Hilarie Simpson, Committee Chair (405) 406-1347. For more info on the Boy Scouts, contact Roger White, Committee Chair (405) 417-6474, or for Girl Scouts, contact Megan Gyetvai (405) 343-8696. Ryan s Case for Smiles A group of volunteers who meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month to make pillow cases for patients at OU Children s Hospital. For more info contact Ruth Treat, rtsquare@cox.net Tai Chi a group that meets every Monday morning at 10:00 am. All are welcome. UCO Food Pantry The UCO Food Pantry especially needs canned beans, canned fruits, baby diapers, and feminine hygiene items. Just a dollar or two of grocery store items truly helps a family in need. The basket to fill is in the Parish Hall. UCO s Pre-School for the hearing-impaired students There are many additional opportunities to support, serve, learn, and grow in the love of Christ. There s a place for you! St. Mary s Publication Deadlines include: Magnificat the 15th of each month Mid-Week Update Monday, 5 p.m. of each week Weekend Announcements Wednesday, noon each week 18