Holy Eucharist The Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost November 12, 2017 10:00 am
+ The Liturgy of the Word + PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SONG Be Thou My Vision Words: Irish, ca. 700; versified Mary Elizabeth Byrne (1880 1931); tr. Eleanor H. Hull (1860 1935), alt. Music: Slane, Irish ballad melody; adapt. The Church Hymnary, 1927; harm. David Evans (1874 1948) Copyright: Words: This hymn appears courtesy of the Estate of Eleanor Hull and Chatto & Windus Ltd. Music: By permission of Oxford University Press. 2
WELCOME & GREETING (Responses of the people are written in bold font through the bulletin) be with you all. And also with you. COLLECT OF THE DAY Let us pray. O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 3
THE READING AMOS 5: 18-24 Thus says the Lord, the God of hosts, the Lord: Alas for you who desire the day of the Lord! Why do you want the day of the Lord? It is darkness, not light; as if someone fled from a lion, and was met by a bear; or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall, and was bitten by a snake. Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light, and gloom with no brightness in it? I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals I will not look upon. Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4
PSALM 70 The choir will sing the refrain once, and the congregation will then repeat the refrain. The psalm will be sung by the choir, and the refrain will be sung by all as indicated. 1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me; * O Lord, make haste to help me. 2 Let those who seek my life be ashamed and altogether dismayed; * let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced. 3 Let those who say to me "Aha!" and gloat over me turn back, * because they are ashamed. Refrain 4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; * let those who love your salvation say for ever, "Great is the Lord!" 5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; * come to me speedily, O God. 6 You are my helper and my deliverer; * O Lord, do not tarry. Refrain 5
THE EPISTLE 1 THESSALONIANS 4: 13-18 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel's call and with the sound of God's trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 6
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 7
THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 25: 1-13 The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a shout, Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him. Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish said to the wise, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out. But the wise replied, No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves. And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, Lord, lord, open to us. But he replied, Truly I tell you, I do not know you. Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON Rev. Dana Runestad 8
THE NICENE CREED (please rise in body or spirit) BCP PAGE 358 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. 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. 9
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (please rise in body or spirit) Open our lips, O Spirit, that we may proclaim your benevolent truth and your call for justice in our communities, in our congregations, and in the world. Spirit, open our lips. Open our minds, O Creator, that we might dream a Church reconciled, a Church that knows your love so abundantly that it bursts with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and a sense of stewardship that seeks only to give back. Creator, open our minds. Open our hearts, O Giver of Gifts, to be transformed by the outpouring of your compassion, so that we will serve others with humility, integrity and urgency as your servants. Giver of Gifts, open our hearts. Open our eyes, O Sanctifier of Life, to the hurts and needs of others moving us to ministry. Teach us to see where our abilities and resources - and the world s deep hunger meet. Sanctifier of Life, open our eyes. Open our hands, O Spirit, to be your instruments of witness. Help us to work without caution, serve without recognition, to do justice, to love kindness, and to serve humbly with you, our God. Spirit, open our hands. Open our memories, O Redeemer of All, as we tenderly remember those who have died. (please add your petitions, silently or aloud) Help us honor the wisdom of those who devoted their earthly lives to your service, and who generously gave of their time and treasure. Redeemer of All, open our memories. 10
God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. You shower upon us gifts abundant. Grant that we may know and trust these gifts that we may discover the joy they bring, and inspire us to serve and love out of that joy. In the name of the Risen Christ we pray. Amen. THE CONFESSION OF SIN & ABSOLUTION BCP PAGE 360 Let us confess our sins to God. (silence may be kept) Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name, Amen. 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 PEACE The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. WELCOME BACK SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 11
+ The Liturgy of the Table + OFFERTORY Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning Andre Thomas SJP Choir THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS (please rise in body or spirit) PRESENTATION SONG The presentation song will be repeated as the gifts are presented and the table is set. Take, O Take Me As I Am 12
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 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 our thanks and praise. All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy: THE SANCTUS (continued on page 14) 13
Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us. We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: All: Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! 14
Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. Amen. THE LORD S PRAYER BCP PAGE 364 As our Savior has taught us, we now pray, 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. 15
THE FRACTION Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. 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. Change My Heart, O God 16
INVITATION TO COMMUNION 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 on the bread plate (paten). 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. 17
COMMUNION SONG Bread of Life from Heaven 18
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COMMUNION SONG Bind Us Together 20
COMMUNION SONG Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup 21
The following Taizé chant may be sung during communion: 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. THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER (please rise in body or spirit) BCP PAGE 365 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 The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of God s Son Jesus Christ our Lord. And the blessing of the triune God who creates, redeems and inspires be upon you and remain with you forever. Amen. 22
SENDING SONG This Little Light of Mine 23
DISMISSAL Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 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 Jayne Watson, Director of Family Ministry 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 10:30am 24