` St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 Trinity Sunday May 31, 2015 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Lord, have mercy upon us. The Collect of the Day Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. The Word of God BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29, Afferte Domino BCP-620 Romans 8:12-17 The Gospel (please stand) John 3:1-17 Sermon The Rev. Steven E. Carroll The Nicene Creed BCP-326 The Prayers of the People BCP-328 The Peace BCP-332 THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer I BCP-333 The Lord s Prayer BCP-336 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post-Communion Prayer BCP-339 The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-339 2
Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 a.m. The Word of God Preludes Two Chorale Preludes on Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr Johann Gottfried Walther & Johann Pachelbel Processional Hymn I Bind Unto Myself Today (vs.1,2,5-7) H-370 St. Patrick s Breastplate Salutation BCP-299 The Collect of the Day Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory." The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: "Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!" Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: "Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is 3
blotted out." Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!" Psalm 29, Afferte Domino 4 BCP-620 (Anglican Chant sung by the Choir) Robert G. Ley 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, * ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his Name; * worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; * the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; * the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; * the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, * and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire; the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; * the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 8 The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe * and strips the forests bare. 9 And in the temple of the LORD * all are crying, "Glory!" 10 The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; * the LORD sits enthroned as King for evermore. 11 The LORD shall give strength to his people; * the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace. Romans 8:12-17 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh-- for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ-- if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
Gradual Hymn All Glory Be to God on High H-421 Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr The Gospel (please stand) John 3:1-17 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God." Jesus answered him, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above." Nicodemus said to him, "How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, 'You must be born from above.' The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus said to him, "How can these things be?" Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? "Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. "Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." Sermon The Rev. Steven E. Carroll Presentation and Examination of Candidate BCP-301 Prayers for the Candidate BCP-305 Thanksgiving Over the Water BCP-306 The Baptism BCP-307 The Peace BCP-308 Announcements 5
THE HOLY COMMUNION Anthem In the Year that King Uzziah Died William Clisham In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple. Above it stood the Seraphim and one cried unto another and said: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory. And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall we send and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Presentation tune: Lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, you creatures here below, Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Eucharistic Prayer A BCP-361 Sanctus Robert Powell S-129 Acclamation (sung) William Clisham Music Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146 The Lord s Prayer BCP-364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP-364 Fraction Anthem Christ Our Passover David Hurd S-154 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Hymn Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence H-324 Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 6
Prayer for the Election of a Rector BCP-818 Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing BCP-366 Recessional Hymn Holy, Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty! H-362 Nicaea The Dismissal BCP-366 Organ Postlude Wir glauben all an einem Gott, BWV680 Johann Sebastian Bach It has long been the custom at St. John s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. We welcome into the community of faith: Dylan Severiano Jimenez Marlee Emily Grace Jimenez Oliver Bowen Larrabee Reef Jeremiah Larrabee Children of Lt. Colonel Peter and Elizabeth Larabee; And Matthew Wayne Runkle Son of Robert and Kassandra (Kasey) Runkle. We celebrate with them as they receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Today s altar flowers are given in loving remembrance of the Wedding Anniversary of William W. and Ruby O. Chew by their son and daughter-in-law, William W. Jr. and Alfreda C. Chew. The flowers at the Chancel steps are given by Betty wismer in loving memory and in thanksgiving for the life of Marcie Frame. 7
ANNOUNCEMENTS Candle-light Evensong: Mark your calendars for next Sunday, June 7 at 4:00 PM; and invite your friends and neighbors to attend our final Evensong of the 2014-2015 Choir season. See the posters around the church for details of this special event. Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions especially beginning the middle of the month when we were getting as many as 50 persons seeking food over the two-week period. See the sign-up sheet on the office door to volunteer for June 16 or 30. Reserve The Dates: There will be a VBS meeting on June 28 and July 19 after the second service in the Parish House. Everyone interested in helping in any way (big or small) should come to the meetings. No Kid Hungry St. John s Children are holding a fundraiser for No Kid Hungry. They are selling all kinds of yummy treats and some healthy baked goods during Healthy/Fruit Sunday Fellowship Hour [3 rd Sunday of each month]. Special orders don t upset us.there are order forms on the board in the Parish Hall and you can get these filled at any time.baked to order cakes, pies, 2 dozen cookies all $5 each. Contact Emma Bailey for details and to place your orders. Yoga Classes are now on Monday and Thursday nights from 5-6 p.m, except on the third Monday when they are from 5:30 6:30 p.m. This Monday the class begins at 5:00 p.m. Special Teas and Coffee are on sale to support the Episcopal Relief and Development. Contact Deacon Sally for purchases and details. 8
Attendance May 3 May 10 May 17 May 24 8:00 am 24 16 22 16 10:30 am 33 41 24 43 Total 57 57 46 59 May 24 $ 765.69 Pledge $ 18.28 Loose Counters 5/31 Trudy O'Hare, Mary Anne Clisham 6/07 Sue Harker, Bill Pankonien 6/01 Curt Harker, Virginia Sisco or Aud Hamilton This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, 5/31 Mon, 6/1 Trinity Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal; 9:30 a.m. Christian Formation; 10:30 a.m. Holy Baptism & Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Church; Fellowship Hour Baptism Luncheon. 5:00-6:00 p.m. Yoga. Tue, 6/2 9:00 a.m.quilters; 9:00-11:00 a.m. IAC; 8:00 p.m. NA. Wed, 6/3 10:30-12:00 CIACC ; 12:30-2:00 p.m. YSC; Noon Holy Eucharist and Healing in Chapel; 8:00 p.m. AA. Thu, 6/4 10:00-2:00 Salem CountyArt League Workshop; 5:00-6:00 p.m. Yoga. 9
We appreciate the Participants in Today s Services: 8:00 a.m. Presiding & Preaching Celebrants Chalicist/Lector/POP 10:30 a.m. Presiding & Preaching Assisting Celebrants Minister of Music Chalicist Lector Acolyte Guild Ushers The Rev. Steven E. Carroll The People of St. John s Jim Davis The Rev. Steven E. Carroll The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer The People of St. John s Bill Clisham Eileen Miller Virginia Sisco David Miller and Ron Wohlrab PRAYERS 10
Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Steven E. Carroll, Rector Home (856) 376-3557 The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) 297-2385 Sue Harker - Senior Warden (856)981-3047 David Miller - Junior Warden (609)202-7197 Ann Neff - Clerk (856) 358-9610 Mary Anne Clisham Recording Secretary (908)472-7596 Ron Magill - Treasurer (856) 935-5398 Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) 935-0098 Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) 202-7197 Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair, and Fr. Steve (609) 202-7220 Youth Education Chair Outreach Ron Magill, Chair (856) 935-5398 ECW President Diane Wohlrab (856) 935-0098 Parish Staff Warren Bye Parish Sexton (856) 935-1798 William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) 472-7597 Marjorie Warren Parish Secretary (856) 935-1798 Nate Gable, Forerunner Editor (856)304-6850 Email: nagable@comcast.net 11