Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church Our Vision: To Know Christ To Love Christ To Serve Christ in Others 1994 Armento 6320 Hanover Ave. Springfield, VA 22150 703-451-1088 www.saintchristophers.net The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost; Holy Baptism October 7, 2018 *Hymn Prayer Book Number Page Number {7:30 a.m. Service words and responses begin on Page 323} * Indicates that the people stand Prelude: The peace may be exchanged Dan Lockair The Word of God *450 All hail the power of Jesus Name Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Pg. 355 People: And blessed be his Kingdom, now and forever. Amen. *S280 Gloria *The Collect of the Day First Reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 26 Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
* Jesus loves me, this I know Jesus loves me this I know, for the bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong; they are weak but He is strong. (Refrain) Jesus loves me! He who died, Heaven s gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come. (Refrain) Jesus take this heart of mine, Make it pure and wholly thine; On the cross you died for me, I will try to live for thee. (Refrain) Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The bible tells me so. Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 A Sermon for All Ms. Helen Spence, Stewardship Committee (7:30 a.m. continues with no Baptism) * Baptismal Covenant 301 * Prayers for the Candidate 305 * Thanksgiving over the Water 306 The Baptism 307 The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: Abide with me William Monk * 380 Praise God from whom all blessings flow (verse 3) The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer B 367 *S128 Holy, holy, holy Lord (Sanctus) The Prayer Continues (kneel) 368 The Lord s Prayer 364 The Breaking of the Bread 364 *S169 Jesus, Lamb of God (Fraction) The Communion of the People *458 My song is love unknown Blessing of Birthdays and Anniversaries When there is a Lay Eucharistic Minister going out following the service we will send them by saying together: "We who are many are one body, because we share one bread and one cup. Amen." The Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Blessing 365 *480 When Jesus left his Father s throne * The Dismissal (Response: Thanks be to God.) Postlude: A Gaelic Blessing Roland Martin
WELCOME TO ST. CHRISTOPHER S EPISCOPAL CHURCH! Visitors and New Members: Parishioners and visitors are encouraged to fill out a welcome card found on the back of each pew. We welcome all input, such as a request for a prayer, particular hymn, or more information about St. Christopher s. Please - let us know what you think! Nursery Care: is available for infants and toddlers at the later service. Ask an usher or greeter for directions to the infant room. We invite all baptized persons of Christian faith to receive communion. If you are not baptized, you are invited to stand or kneel at the altar rail while crossing your arms over your chest. You will receive a blessing instead of bread, and the chalicist will pass you by. For Those Who Need Assistance: Communion can be brought to you at your seat just let an usher know during the service; large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are also available (see an usher or greeter for assistance). This Week We Are Praying For: The Church: Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Shannon, Susan and Robert, our Bishops, for Peter our Rector, Brooks our Seminarian, Cathy our Preschool Bookkeeper, and Janet our Assistant this week. Our Government: Donald our President, and Ralph our Governor. For those celebrating birthdays this month (but not read in church): Audrey Wolfe, Evaleigh Etro, Robin Wilson, Lisa Pratt, Laura Kirk, Ross Barnard, Dorith Grant-Wisdom, Michael Cabral, Harry Ackerman, Christopher Lane, Virginia Cole, Jay Andrews, Marifran Bustion, Hunt Mayo, Andrew Duggan, Carol Quinn, June Hoffman, Darren Branch, Bill Price, Michael Goodin, Debbie Harris, James Hertsch Jr., Karen Johnson, Jessica Manning, Amelia Bourke, Laura Olsen, Jacob Foster, Jackie Brant, Robert Ritchie, Emelia Proctor, and Lincoln Pa.
The Sick, Suffering, and in Need, Janice Hagan, Ursula Walls, Barbara Milton, Marion Evans, Ginny and Fred Berg, Marguerite Wagner, Ralph Tomita, Jim Foster, Priscilla Greene, Virginia Cole, Molly Gray, Ted Woodcock, Elaine Apostles, John Wells, and L. B. Berg as well as those on our October Parish Family Prayer List (names not read in the service): Joan Snyder, Arthur Meloni, Catherine Cabot, Helen Yi, Bob Riley, Golden Warfield, Ken Warfield, Hayden Shah, Kathy Little, Becky Calzada, Esther Bergum, Mae, Jack, June Shaw, Susan Ackerman-Peterson, Daniel Carr, Fritz Baldwin, Brad Penney, David and Stephen Penny, Helen Wagner, Cook Family, Alleman Family, Dawn, Brendan Scriber, Bev Gilman, Matt Zeller, and Robin Courts. For those away serving in our Military: For Those Who Have Died: The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by Niki Purkoski in thanksgiving for 40 years of marriage to Walter Purkoski. The Sanctuary Candle is given to the glory of God the Altar Guild.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Today, we welcome into the household of faith, through the sacrament of baptism, Tyson Dara Pa, son of Sophann Pa and Meagan Elizabeth Pa and brother to Lincoln, Rowan and Simone Pa. Annual Giving Campaign, Now into the World This year s pledge cards have a box for you to check, that may make pledging easier for you. Those of you who pay your bills online can add St. Christopher s to your online bill pay schedule and the church will receive a check on your schedule. If you want to make ACH wire transfers, bank account information is found on the church website under Stewardship. Just check the box on the pledge card, and make sure your bank includes your name in the transfer for easy tracking. Lectio Devina - Please join us this Sunday, October 7 for Lectio Divina at 9:45 a.m. in the Library in the Education Building. Lectio Divina is a reflective reading of a Bible passage that allows you to engage with God. Please contact Christina Manning at christina.manning.cm@gmail.com or at 703-975-4319 for more information. The Annual Shrine Mont Parish Family Retreat is scheduled for October 12, 13, and 14. Shrine Mont is the Virginia Episcopal Diocese Conference and Retreat Center located about 2 plus hours from the DC area. It is on the site of an old 19th century Hotel and mineral spa nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is also home to the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration; a beautiful outdoor stone sanctuary where we will conclude our weekend worship. Cost for the allinclusive weekend is: Double occupancy adult (13 to adult) $165.00 Single occupancy adult $215.00. And thanks to a generous donation we are able to cover the costs for all youth 12 - under!! Sign up forms are available by the table at the church entrance. Please fill out and return with your check made payable to St. Christopher s memo line Shrine Mont. Please see or contact Danny Gorham (703.499.4067 or fgorham103@aol.com ) if you have any other questions or concerns. We hope you will consider joining us. Link to the Shrine Mont website: www.shrinemont.com.
Thank you note from ECHO s President, Robert Diegelman - ECHO has many reasons to give thanks, especially for our faithful congregations that comprise our Board of Directors. As we celebrate our 50 th anniversary of services to those in need, we are truly grateful to SCC s support and many contributions to our mission. Thank you to Marifran Bustion for serving as your representative on the Board and for communicating current needs and special programs. Thank you to all the members of SCC for financial donations, volunteering, special group project and prayers. Our success has been possible because of incredible support from our community. We look forward to many years of working together and truly appreciate your significant part in continuing to help others through ECHO. FACET s Hot Meals Prep, October 25 Please sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0949aaa62ba4fb6-hotmeals5 to prepare items ahead of time to bring on the 25th; help with chopping, cooking, packing food bags, and loading coolers; help with cleanup; pick up and drive the delivery van; or ride along on the delivery route to help distribute meals at 3 locations Date: 10/25/2018 (Thu.) Time: 2:00pm - 7:30pm EDT Location: St. Christopher's Church Kitchen Lobster "Maine-ia" Coming to St. Christopher s!! St. Christopher s will hold its annual Lobster Dinner on Saturday evening, October 27 beginning at 5:30 pm. Cost for the dinner should be the same as last year but because we are dealing with the wholesale market price we can t finalize until we are closer to the date. We will also be offering the alternative Chicken dinner for those with a more land based palate. Please save the date and make plans to join us for a great evening of food and fellowship. Contact Danny Gorham with any questions fgorham103@aol.com.
Service Participants for Sunday, October 7, 2018 7:30am Acolyte: Trish Taylor Lector: Brooks Boylan Lay Eucharistic Minister: Carroll Hill 10:30am Acolyte(s): Creighton Dunlap and Isaac Hall Lectors: Beth Lytle (L1), Steve McLaugherty (L2) Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Brooks Boylan (PB), Deb Kim (CB1), Mark Ingebretsen (CB2) Altar Guild: Pam Branstetter and Katie Alleman Flower Guild: Mary Andrews and Indra Corea Vestry Person of the Week: John Olsen Prayer Intercessor: Brooks Boylan Chapel Prayer Team: Trish Taylor and Lynn Knox Communion Bread Baker: Sarah Belisle P.A.T. Minister (taking Eucharist to our parish s shut-ins): Janet Quinn Refreshment & Fellowship: Margaret Kirk Tellers: Joe Bush and Carroll Hill Ushers: Team Manning *If you are unable to serve, or a trade did not get posted, please contact the Vestry Person of the Week before Sunday morning (email/cell phone), so appropriate individuals can be told.
This Week at St. Christopher s Church Monday, October 8 The Preschool and Church Offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. Tuesday, October 9 10:15 a.m. Preschool Chapel 7:00 p.m. Preschool Board Meeting Wednesday, October 10 10:15 a.m. Preschool Chapel 6:30 p.m. P.A.T. Minister s Meeting 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous Thursday, October 11 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Women s Discussion Group 11:00 a.m. Preschool: Fire truck visit 7:00 p.m. S. Anonymous Meeting Friday, October 12 Shrine Mont Parish Retreat 10:00 a.m. Preschool: Fire truck visit 5:00 p.m. S. Anonymous Meeting Saturday, October 13 Shrine Mont Parish Retreat 8:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Frazelle Music Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday, October 14 The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist/Rite I 9:00 a.m. Girls Choir Rehearsal 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist/Rite II, Children's Sermon and Children s Church (Nursery Available) 11:45 a.m. Fellowship and Refreshments 12:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal