Holy Eucharist The First Sunday in Lent February 18, 2018 10:00am
+ The Liturgy of the Word + Our task is to listen to the news that is always arriving out of silence ~ R.M. Rilke SILENT PROCESSIONAL (Responses of the people are written in bold font through the bulletin) Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. His mercy endures for ever. 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. KYRIE Sung once by the choir; the congregation is invited to sing the second time. 2
COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. 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. THE READING 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 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. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
PSALM 25: 1-9 Chanted responsorially by half-verse. The cantor will sing the first half of each verse, and the congregation is invited to join in singing the second half (in bold text). 1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my / trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies / triumph over me. 2 Let none who look to you be put / to shame; * let the treacherous be disa/ppointed in their schemes. 3 Show me your ways, / O LORD, * and / teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in your truth and / teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted / all the day long. 5 Remember, O LORD, your compassion / and love, * for they are from / everlasting. 6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my trans/gressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your / goodness, O LORD. 7 Gracious and upright is / the LORD; * therefore he teaches /sinners in his way. 8 He guides the humble in /doing right * and teaches his way / to the lowly. 9 All the paths of the LORD are love and / faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his /testimonies. 4
THE EPISTLE 1 PETER 3: 18-22 Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you-- not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5
GRADUAL SONG (please rise in body or spirit) I Want Jesus to Walk with Me Words: Traditional Music: Negro Spiritual; arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949), from The Haywood Collection of Negro Spirituals Copyright: 1992 Carl Haywood 6
THE GOSPEL (please rise in body or spirit) MARK 1: 9-15 The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. 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, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON Pastor Dana Runestad Silence is kept. 7
THE DECALOGUE (please rise in body or spirit) BCP PAGE 350 Hear the commandments of God to God s people: I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me. Amen. Lord have mercy. You shall not make for yourself any idol. Amen. Lord have mercy. You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God. Amen. Lord have mercy. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. Amen. Lord have mercy. Honor your father and your mother. Amen. Lord have mercy. You shall not commit murder. Amen. Lord have mercy. You shall not commit adultery. Amen. Lord have mercy. You shall not steal. Amen. Lord have mercy. You shall not be a false witness. Amen. Lord have mercy. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Amen. Lord have mercy. 8
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (please rise in body or spirit) The following refrain will be sung one time before the prayers begin, and then as indicated after each petition. Try offering a prayer out loud when invited to do so to experience one way of connecting who we are as followers of Christ, called to a life of communal as well as individual prayer. I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for our Bishops Michael and Wendell, for this gathering, for this congregation as we prepare to discover our next faithful steps; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church, aloud or in the silence of your hearts (pause). Refrain 9
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace, aloud or in the silence of your hearts (pause). Refrain I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, for those in prison, and for all who seek God. Pray for those in any need or trouble, aloud or in the silence of your hearts (pause). Refrain I ask your prayers for the departed, especially those we name now, aloud or in the silence of our hearts (pause for names to be lifted up). Pray for those who have died, and praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day (pause). Refrain Presiding Minister: Trusting in your covenant of mercy, O God, we lift our prayers to you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 10
+ The Liturgy of the Table + OFFERTORY ANTHEM How Long? SJP Choir & Houseband Mark Miller THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS In the Singing THE GREAT THANKSGIVING The 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 God thanks a praise. 11
Truly it is right and good to glorify you at all times and in all places, by offering you our thanksgiving O Lord. You spoke and the light shattered darkness, order arose from confusion. You breathed into the dust of the earth and we were formed in your image. Through your Son, our Lord Jesus you came to us while we wandered. He met us as a refugee, a threatened child. He called us by name to leave what is comfortable to be his disciples, friends and partners. With his outstretched arms on the cross, and through his death he bore our sins and through his resurrection we are saved. And through your Holy Spirit you brood over the chaos we create, mothering us and shaping a new creation. You enlighten everyone coming into the world. You inspired the prophets and the apostles to find the right word at the right time. You liberate, equip and commission your people for your mission to make everything new. Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we proclaim and sing your glory: SANCTUS S129 12
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night, in which he was betrayed, took the bread and when he had given thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat: this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. The same way after supper, he took the cup and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them saying: 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. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. Lord we commemorate your death on the cross, we celebrate your resurrection and we await your coming. Eternal God, let your Holy Spirit move in power over us and over these earthly gifts of bread and wine, that they may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ, and that we may become one in him. May his coming in glory find us ever watchful in prayer, strong in truth and love, and faithful in the breaking of the bread. Then, at last, all peoples will be free, all divisions healed, and with your whole creation, we will sing your praise, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, for ever and ever. Amen. 13
THE LORD S PRAYER BCP PAGE 364 And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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 Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. INVITATION TO COMMUNION Return to God with all your heart. Receive bread for the journey, drink for the dessert. We welcome all to the Table set for us at the time of Communion. Please remain seated until an usher invites your row forward. To receive the bread please put your hands together palms up in front of you. Then either eat the bread and drink directly from the cup of wine, or allow the server with the wine to dip the bread in the wine and place it in your mouth. Gluten-free wafers are available in a separate bowl. Please point to them if this is your preference. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform an usher. 14
COMMUNION SONG Bless the Lord My Soul Words: Psalm 103 Music: Jacques Berthier (1923 1994) Copyright: Music: 1984 Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. 15
COMMUNION SONG Bread for the Journey 16
COMMUNION SONG One Bread, One Body 17
COMMUNION SONG Bind Us Together The following Taizé chant may be sung. Eat this Bread, drink this Cup, come to me and never be hungry. Eat this Bread, drink this Cup, trust in me and you will not thirst. 18
POST COMMUNION PRAYER BCP PAGE 365 Silence is kept. (please rise in body or spirit) 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. THE BLESSING May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as children of the light, strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you + peace. Amen. 19
SENDING SONG Canticle of the Turning 20
DISMISSAL Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. 21
Forty Questions God Asks For Lent from May I Have This Dance by Joyce Rupp (You might take one question for each day of Lent) 1. Will you believe that I love you without reservations? 2. Will you trust me? 3. Will you let me be your strength? 4. Will you let go of your own strong control? 5. Will you believe in your own giftedness? 6. Will you walk with insecurity for a while? 7. Will you believe that I am inviting you to greater wholeness? 8. Will you allow my grace to move within you? 9. Will you open up your heart? 10. Will you come to me in prayer so that I can empower you? 11. Will you be vulnerable with me? 12. Will you look long at my love for you? 13. Will you place your hand in mine? 14. Will you give me your life? 15. Will you take me to the places in your heart where you hide out? 16. Will you drink of the living waters I bring to you? 17. Will you unburden your heart to me? 18. Will you take refuge in the shadow of my wings? 19. Will you talk with me about what is really difficult for you? 20. Will you thank me for always being there for you? 22
21. Will you recognize your own weak areas? 22. Will you take shelter in the home of my love? 23. Will you wait patiently for me to revive your spirit? 24. Will you say yes to the growth I offer you? 25. Will you be there for someone to lean on today? 26. Will you allow me to walk with you? 27. Will your spirit open up to my consolations? 28. Will you rest your weariness on me? 29. Will you give me your ache so that I can heal you? 30. Will you bring me your anxieties and concerns? 31. Will you accept my compassion? 32. Will you share the strength I ve given you with someone else? 33. Will you receive my love? 34. Will you taste the nourishment I have for you? 35. Will you be quiet enough to hear me? 36. Will you trust me to raise up the good things in you that have died? 37. Will you accept my mercy? 38. Will you listen closely as the story of my suffering is proclaimed? 39. Will you stand close to Calvary and learn from me? 40. Will you believe in the power of my resurrection? 23
The Ministers of the Parish The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Bishop Interim Rector, Pastor Dana Runestad Liza Calisesi Maidens, Director of Music Steven Brancaleone, Music Scholar Jacob Carroll, Music Scholar Phyllis Ikegami, Parish Administrator Janet Sigmon, Nursery Staff Deborah Chinitz, Nursery Staff St. John s Episcopal Church 574 S. Sheldon Road Plymouth, Michigan 48170 734.453.0190 Visit our website at www.stjohnsplymouth.org (Sign up for weekly Journey Notes online on the home page) Like us on Facebook St. John s Episcopal Church Plymouth MI Worship Service Times: Sundays 8am & 10am Midweek Worship Service: Wednesdays 11:00am (12pm during Lent) 24