November 22, 2015: Last Sunday after Pentecost at 8:00am

November 22, 2015: Last Sunday after Pentecost at 8:00am Welcome! Wherever you are on your journey of faith, there is a place for you at Holy Communion. Opening Acclamation please stand Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever. Collect for Purity 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. Song of Praise Judith 16:13-16 I will sing a new song to my God, * for you are great and glorious, wonderful in strength, invincible. Let the whole creation serve you, * for you spoke and all things came into being. You sent your breath and it formed them, * no one is able to resist your voice. Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths, * rocks melt like wax at your presence. But to those who fear you, * you continue to show mercy. No sacrifice, however fragrant, can please you, * but whoever fears the Lord shall stand in your sight for ever. Enriching Our Worship

The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 1st Lesson 2 Samuel 23:1-7 These are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel: The spirit of the LORD speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand; to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot. (Silence) Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. Psalm 132: 1-13 read responsively, by verse LORD, remember David, * and all the hardships he endured; How he swore an oath to the LORD * and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: "I will not come under the roof of my house, * nor climb up into my bed; I will not allow my eyes to sleep, * nor let my eyelids slumber; Until I find a place for the LORD, * a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob." "The ark! We heard it was in Ephratah; * we found it in the fields of Jearim. Let us go to God's dwelling place; * let us fall upon our knees before his footstool." 2

Arise, O LORD, into your resting-place, * you and the ark of your strength. Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; * let your faithful people sing with joy. For your servant David's sake, * do not turn away the face of your Anointed. The LORD has sworn an oath to David; * in truth, he will not break it: "A son, the fruit of your body * will I set upon your throne. If your children keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, * their children will sit upon your throne for evermore." For the LORD has chosen Zion; * he has desired her for his habitation: "This shall be my resting-place for ever; * here will I dwell, for I delight in her. I will surely bless her provisions, * and satisfy her poor with bread. I will clothe her priests with salvation, * and her faithful people will rejoice and sing. There will I make the horn of David flourish; * I have prepared a lamp for my Anointed. As for his enemies, I will clothe them with shame; * but as for him, his crown will shine." 2nd Lesson Revelation 1:4b-8 Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. (Silence) 3

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. The Holy Gospel please stand John 18:33-37 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here." Pilate asked him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." (Silence) The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon Please be seated at the invitation of the Preacher. The Rev. Mike Angell The Nicene Creed please stand 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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 4

resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Prayers of the People please stand or kneel The Leader and People pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For Barack, our president, the leaders of Congress, the Supreme Court, for Jay our governor and all who are in authority; for this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression; especially refugees and migrants throughout the world. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble. For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For the hunger, feeding, garden, and nutrition ministries in this diocese; for our companion Diocese of Lui in South Sudan; for Michael our Presiding Bishop, George Wayne our bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers. For all who serve God in the Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation; The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life; for those celebrating a birthday this week: George Friesen and Jean Prechtl. The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died; that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the 5

evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace please stand The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. Welcome and Announcements please be seated Presentation of the Offering please stand All things come of thee, O Lord. And of thine own have we given thee. A Prayer for Stewardship Celebrant and People: Gracious and everlasting God, the giver of all good gifts, you have blessed us and our parish abundantly. Grant us the hope to dream and the courage to live into our possibilities. Make us faithful stewards, both for the provision of our necessities and for the relief of those who are in need. Bless the efforts of our Annual Giving this year to extend the work of spiritual renewal in our church and community of faith. Through Jesus Christ, who gave all of himself, we offer this prayer. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. The presider offers our thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response, all say: Enriching Our Worship 6

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The presider gives thanks to God for Christ s redeeming work, and remembers Jesus last supper with his disciples. The people are invited to respond to the words: we acclaim you, O Christ: Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! The presider concludes with prayer for the Holy Spirit to sanctify the bread and wine, and the gathered congregation. The Eucharistic prayer concludes with a plea for the coming of God s reign. We worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. AMEN. The Lord s Prayer 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. 7

The Breaking of the Bread Alleluia. This is the true bread which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world Whoever eats this bread will live forever. Alleluia Administration of the Sacrament You are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, the consecrated bread and wine. If you would rather receive a blessing, please come forward to the altar rail during communion and cross your arms across your chest. Gluten free wafers are available, on request, from the minister. Post Communion Prayer Please kneel or stand 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. The Blessing The Dismissal Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. The Altar Flowers are given by Edna Allen to the glory of God and in memory of Lillian S. Ruchion. Worship Leaders Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Mike Angell Lector Courtney Pearson Intercessor Allison Nash Chalice Karen Payne Acolyte Earl Bonds Altar Guild Martha Bonds, Earl Bonds 8

Lord, hear our prayer Please keep the following people in your prayers: Brandon Beezley Avery Kiehl Edward Schilling Marty Byer Jim Krieg John Schlegel Mary Carter Connie Lieb Alma Shuler Henry Cummings Elise Madison Marylen Stansberry Jim Davis Kristi Mochow Bill Strecker Hazel Deppa Shannon Moore Eduardo Teming André Dorsey The Mullins Family Eleanor Thomas Sara Green Thomas Nostrant Ron Unterreiner Alex Hansell Deborah Parks Laura Wiley Cindy Harmon Jane Popham Levon Zakarian Wendy Herweck Jean Prechtl To request prayers for a family member or yourself, or remove a name from the list, contact the parish office at 314-721-7401. Announcements Staffing Changes Our Assistant for Youth & Church Growth, Sherry Nelson, has resigned her position to focus on her university classes and work at Magdalene House. We wish Sherry the best of luck and are grateful for her time among us. We welcome Markie Jo Crismon as our new Assistant for Youth & Church Growth. Be sure to stop by the parish hall this morning to meet Markie Jo and welcome her to the Staff. Adult Forum (9:15) Join us for Family & Friends Sunday this morning after the service. Plan to stay for Scripture Study for Advent with the rector the next three Sundays: November 29, December 6 and 13. Theology on Tap: ADVENT TRIVIA December 1, 6:30pm Dressel's (upstairs) 419 N Euclid, St. Louis 63108 We ll take a fresh approach to exploring the seasons of Advent and Christmas with a themebased game of trivia, led by the Rector and Ellis Anderson. We gather on the first Tuesday of each month for good food and good conversation. Theology on Tap seeks to create a 9

"low pressure" environment to bring friends for conversations about faith, ethics, politics, and life today. Come join the fun and bring a team of friends. There will be prizes! 1 st & 3 rd Wednesdays: Pilgrimage December 2, 6:30pm The evening begins with dinner before our youth head off for Faithquest and adults gather for "Pilgrimage," an exploration of Christianity in the Episcopal tradition. On December 2, we'll be talking about Jesus. The class is especially appropriate for people new to The Episcopal Church but is open to all. Sign up by emailing the rector at mangell@holycommunion.net. HARK, ADVENT REVELRY at Holy Communion Sunday, Dec. 6, 6:00-8:00pm Sign up in the Lounge to attend our first Advent Party! We ll gather in Mitchell Parish Hall with members of our Choir to sing carols and enjoy dessert, light hors d oeuvres and seasonal beverages. Please bring hats, gloves and socks for the Trinity Food Ministry (see details below.) Help us plan by signing up online or by using the sheet on the round table in the Lounge. If you d like to help host this event, please contact Pat Redington. All are welcome; invite a friend! Women s Advent Retreat Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 Consider a break from the rush of holiday preparation to reflect on the meaning of the season at this year s Women's Retreat. We ll gather at the Pallotine Renewal Center (15270 Old Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO 63034; www.pallotinerenewal.org) at 5:00pm Friday, December 11, and stay through Saturday afternoon, December 12. The Rev. Beth Scriven will lead our retreat using the book, Midwives of an Unnamed Future--Spirituality for Women in Times of Unprecedented Change. The cost is $100 and includes three meals and a private room. Partial and full scholarships are available. For more information, contact Amanda Diemer, Laurie Hansell, Alison Nash, Marlene O'Brien or Pat Redington. A sign-up sheet is in the lounge. Stewardship Update: Our Annual Campaign so far has yielded fantastic results. 2015 (final) 2016 (to date) Total Pledges: 64 (45% of households) Total Pledged: $144,065 Total Pledges: 87 (62% of households) Total Pledged: $180,894 New pledges in 2016: 23 Percentage of New dollars by people under 35: 40% If you have not yet made a pledge for 2016, there is still time. You may pledge online at www.holycommunion.net or use a pledge card (on the round table in the lounge.) Pledging helps our vestry complete the work of budget planning for 2016. Christmas Hat, Glove and Socks drive for Trinity Food Ministry: We are collecting warm hats, socks and gloves for the guests at Trinity Food Ministry we serve each third 10

Sunday. Please deposit new or gently used items to the bins marked in the entryway before December 20. Sunday Morning Breakfast We thank Earl Bonds our coordinator, Lisa Kritselis, chief decorator and everyone involved in hosting this morning s Friends and Family breakfast. Hot breakfast is served in Mitchell Parish Hall on Sunday mornings from 9:00 until 9:15. A suggested donation of $2 per person will be gratefully received, except for visitors or newcomers whom we welcome as our guests. Breakfast hosts are needed for December and January! Sign-up to host a breakfast using the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex. Contact David Motherwell for more info (dmothe5626@aol.com). Save these dates! November 25-27: Parish Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday December 1: Theology on Tap (6:30pm @ Dressel s) December 4: Advent Party & Carol Sing December 16: Parish Guild Christmas Party Daily Gospel for This Week: November 23-28 Monday: Matthew 19:1-12 Thursday: Matthew 20:1-16 Tuesday: Matthew 19:13-22 Friday: Matthew 20:17-28 Wednesday: Matthew 19:23-30 Saturday: Matthew 20:29-34 Monday, November 23 10:00 am AA Meeting 6:00 pm Women s 12-step Group 7:00 pm Bel Canto Choir Rehearsal Readings for next Sunday, November 29 The First Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-9 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 This Week s Calendar: Tuesday, November 24 5:30 pm Finance Committee 6:15 pm Vestry Wednesday, November 25 Parish Office Closed for Holiday 11

Thursday, November 26 Parish Office Closed for Holiday 7:30 pm AA Meeting Friday, November 27 Parish Office Closed for Holiday 5:30 pm Men s AA Group Saturday, November 28 9:30 am 12-Step Group 1 st Sunday of Advent, November 29 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Sunday Morning Breakfast 9:15 am Sunday School, Adult Forum 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm AA Meeting 12

Staff The Rev. Mike Angell, Rectormangell@holycommunion.net Angela Breeher, Parish Administratorabreeher@holycommunion.net Mary Chapman, Choir Director mchapman@holycommunion.net Markie Jo Crismon, Assistant for Youth and Church Growth youth@holycommunion.net Mary Carol Schlueter, Organist Jerome Harris, Sexton Darryl Hines, Building Services Contractor Vestry Scott Ferguson, Sr. Warden Mark Willingham, Jr. Warden Brett Chappell, Treasurer Earl Bonds, Sondra Ellis, Burt Mayfield, Susan Norris, Jean Parker, Rebecca Rugen The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion 7401 Delmar BoulevardUniversity City, Missouri 63130 314-721-7401 www.holycommunion.net @HolyCommUCity