THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Bishop s Visitation and Annual Meeting February 3, 2019 8:00 AM Service Bulletin 10:30 am
Our Mission Welcome to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, a welcoming and diverse community seeking to walk in the way of Jesus and to reveal Christ s reconciling love in our city, nation, and world. Can I receive Communion? Yes. Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome to receive the bread and wine made holy. Are children welcome? Yes. Children are invited to participate actively in the service. Coloring pages, crayons, and books are at the entrances to the church. Nursery care is available 9:00am - 12:00pm for children ages 0-4; the Nursery is located through the lounge. Changing tables are located in the downstairs bathrooms and the Nursery. Our chapel is a sound-proof place to bring a crying infant, or a boisterous toddler, with windows into the church and speakers broadcasting the sound from the service. Children s Chapel begins after the Gospel reading. Children are invited to follow the procession to the front of the church and then make their way across the hall and into the lounge for Children s Chapel. They will return to their families at the Peace. How do I find my way around? There is a map by the Welcome Table in the main entryway (on the East side of the church). Also, feel free to ask anyone around you for directions, or help navigating the service. Where are the restrooms? There are single-user, all-gender restrooms in the Lounge, through the main (East) door, and through the next glass door. There are gendered, larger restrooms downstairs (take the elevator or stairs at the end of the long hallway in front of that entrance). Changing tables are available in the downstairs restrooms or in the nursery. Is there wheelchair accessibility? Yes. Our entrances have auto-open buttons, and our elevator is ADA compliant. Both the downstairs restrooms and one of the upstairs restrooms are accessible. Everyone is invited to remain seated during the service as they need. What about hearing assistance? We can help there, too. Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers. Just ask. How do I get involved? If you begin by filling out a Connect Card in your pew, or at the Welcome Table, we d be glad to keep you up to date with all that goes on here. You can also use the Connect Cards to update your information, request prayers, or to ask a question. Become a member. All are welcome to be here and to explore. If you would like to learn more and meet interesting people, consider joining in Pilgrimage, the Rector s classes for newcomers and explorers. Read more on the website or email the rector with questions or to sign up (mangell@holycommunion.net).
Prelude the organist or another musician plays music. Please silence cell phones and mantain quiet as we prepare for worship Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Emma Lou Diemer. My Song is Love Unknown Ralph Vaughan Williams Entrance Hymn The acolytes, choir and clergy process from the baptismal font to the altar as we sing God the Omnipotent Hymnal 569 Opening Acclamation The congregation is invited to respond using the words in bold Bishop Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever. Bishop There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God s call to us; Bishop One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all 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. The Ministry of the Word The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 3
1st Lesson Please be seated Jeremiah 1:4-10 The word of the Lord came to me saying, Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations. Then I said, Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy. But the Lord said to me, Do not say, I am only a boy ; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you, Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord. Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth; and the Lord said to me, Now I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow,- to build and to plant. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn Heleluyan The Holy Gospel please stand Luke 4:21-30 The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. In the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus read from the book of the prophet Isaiah, and began to say, Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, Is not this Joseph s son? He said to them, Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, Doctor, cure yourself! And you will say, Do here also in your hometown the things that we have heard you did at Capernaum. And he said, Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in the prophet s hometown. But the truth is, there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a severe famine over all the land; yet Elijah was sent to none of them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian. When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. 4
They got up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might hurl him off the cliff. But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way. The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sequence Hymn: Heleluyan Children are invited to follow the procession to the front of the church and then make their way across the hall and into the lounge for Children s Chapel. They will return to their families at the Peace. The Sermon Please be seated at the invitation of the Preacher. Presentation and Examination of the Candidates Bishop The Candidates will now be presented. Presenters Bishop Candidates We present these candidates for Confirmation, and these candidates to be received into this Communion. Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil? I do. Bishop Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? Candidate I do, and with God s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord. After all have been presented, the Bishop addresses the congregation, saying Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? People We will. The Bishop then says these or similar words Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. The Baptismal Covenant Bishop Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Bishop People Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, 5
Bishop People Bishop People Bishop People Bishop People Bishop People Bishop People was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God s help. Prayers for the Candidates The Bishop then says to the congregation Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ. A period of silence follows. Then the Bishop says Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set 6
before them; 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 Candidates are then Confirmed, Received, or Renew their faith. When all the candidates have finished, the Bishop says to the people: Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these, your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace You are invited to greet those around you by saying Peace be with you or simply Peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Welcome and Announcements please be seated for a few brief announcements The Peace Please stand. The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. You are invited to greet those around you by saying Peace be with you or simply Peace. Offertory Anthem The choir or musicians present an anthem as the plates are passed. If you would like to know more about our theology of giving, or how our gifts are used, please visit holycommunion.net/ giving or speak to a clergy person. O How Amiable Ralph Vaughan Williams O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young: even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house. They will be alway praising thee. The glorious majesty of the Lord our God be upon us; prosper thou the work of our hands upon us. O prosper thou our handiwork. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. 7
Offertory Hymn We Shall Overcome verses 1, 2, & 5 Please stand as you are able and sing as the ushers bring forward our financial offering. 2. We ll walk hand in hand, today 5. We shall live in peace, someday 8
Eucharistic Prayer 3 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. The Ministry of the Table Enriching Our Worship The presider offers thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response all sing: Sanctus LEVAS 253 9
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. 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. 10
Great Amen We sing the Amen to the tune of Heleluyan. The Lord s Prayer Pray in the language you prefer: 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. Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén The Breaking of the Bread Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Administration of the Sacrament All are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Gluten-free wafers are available, on request, from the minister. On the left (West) side of the altar rail, the chalice is filled with white grape juice, as a sign of welcome for those who choose not to consume wine. On the right (East) side of the altar rail, the chalice is traditional red wine. Please feel free to cross the aisle for your preferred chalice. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest. 11
Communion Hymns Just A Closer Walk with Thee LEVAS 72 Ev ry Time I Feel the Spirit LEVAS 114 Post Communion Prayer please stand or kneel 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 forever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Enriching Our Worship The Epiphany Blessing The people stand or kneel as the presider proclaims the final blessing May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; And the blessing of the Triune God, Eternal Majesty, Incarnate Word, and Abiding Spirit rest upon you this day and remain with you forever. Amen. Exit Hymn Please stand God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets Heirs Hymanl 359 The Dismissal Our worship has ended, our service in the world continues. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Ralph Vaughan Williams Save the Date - Holy Communion s 150th Anniversary Party: On Sunday February 24 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, we will celebrate our 150th anniversary as a parish. All are welcome! There will be food, live music, activities, and childcare available. We will publicly launch our Capital Campaign Holy Communion s Next 150. All are welcome!
Preacher Presider Assisting Deacon Lector Chalice Crucifer Usher Acolytes Altar Guild Worship Leaders The Rev. Mike Angell The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith The Rev. Marc Smith The Rev. Chester Hines Helen Burton Josephine Ezenwa Markie Jo Crismon Megan Ondr-Cooper, Paul Mensah Clara Olliff, Chloe Olliff Edna Allen and Esther Ezenwa Announcements Intergenerational Game Night: Tonight, bring your favorite game and a dessert or side dish to share. We will provide the pizza and drinks. We will gather from 5-7:30pm. Please feel free to come and go as your schedule permits. Theology on Tap: Join us on February 5. Pastor Travis Winckler from Second Presbyterian Church in the Central West End will speak on the topic Resurrecting Democracy. Theology on Tap meets upstairs at Dressel s Pub at 6:30pm on the First Tuesday of each month. Adult Forum - The Next Bishop of Missouri: A Holy Listening Session: Next Sunday, February 10 join us at 9:15am as Deborah Nelson-Linck, chair of the Diocesan Bishop Nominationg Committee will join us at Holy Communion. You will have a chance to have your voice heard in a listening session. Pilgrimage Course Begins: This class is especially suited for newcomers, but it is open to all who are exploring. The course will be held on four Sundays from February through May. The first class will be meeting February 10 12:15p-2:45pm in the Vestry room. Movie Screening & El Salvador Trip Meeting: February 17 at 4pm, join us for a meeting in preparation for the El Salvador Trip (June 3-10). The cost per person will be about $1,800 (including airfare). Scholarships are available. We will also be screening the movie Romero. Signup deadline is February 20th. Contact the rector to sign up and for more details. Laundry Love: On February 19th, our volunteers take over Classic Coin Laundry in UCity. We provide the quarters, the soap, food, kid s activities, homework help, and conversation. Volunteer orientation starts at 6:00pm.
Liturgical Changes During February- Black History Month 1. Music from the Black Church Tradition: You will notice many of the music selections come from Lift Every Voice and Sing, the Episcopal Church s African American hymnal. At 8am the Canticle is Tommy Dorsey s Precious Lord, Take my Hand, which was Dr. King s favorite hymn. At 10:30am our offertory hymn each Sunday will be We Shall Overcome, a standard in the Civil Rights era. At sung services, you ll also notice that the Sanctus (Holy Holy Holy) and the Gloria (the hymn of praise at the beginning of worship) come from the Black Church tradition. 2.Green frontal color and matching vestments: The ordinary time color most often used during the year, green reminds us that we are in the space between great feasts and fasts, when we focus on the challenges of faith in daily life. 3. Inclusive Language Our prayers, including the prayer for the Eucharist, the Lord s Supper, come from Enriching Our Worship. This collection of supplemental prayers has been approved by the General Convention of The Episcopal Church and our bishop. Holy Communion has chosen to use these prayers in ordinary time as our default mode because they are more inclusive of diverse perspectives and work to balance gendered pronouns for God. The altar flowers are given today in thanksgiving for the ministry of Bishop Smith by the Rector and Vestry. From our Diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Ministry: When we proclaim a principle in our public witness, it is important to practice it personally. Along with the Diocese of Missouri we ask all gun owners: Please ensure that all guns in your home are locked and secured against use by children or those suffering agonizing despair. Music reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-704988
Staff The Rev. Mike Angell, Rector mangell@holycommunion.net The Rev. Marc Smith, Priest Associate msmith@holycommunion.net The Rev. Chester Hines, Deacon chines@holycommunion.net The Rev. Laurie Anzilotti, Seminarian lanzilotti@holycommunion.net The Rev. Beth Scriven, Chaplain, Campus Ministry beth@rockwellhouse.org Cheyanne Lovellette, Director of Operations clovellette@holycommunion.net Mary Chapman, Director of Music mchapman@holycommunion.net Jae Park, Organ Scholar jpark@holycommunion.net Jim Kern, Financial Administrator jkern@holycommunion.net Heidi Olliff, Sunday Children s Formation Coordinator hmolliff@holycommunion.net Brooklyn Payne, Youth Director youth@holycommunion.net Sally Thomas, Missioner for Children and Families sthomas@holycommunion.net Jerome Harris, Sexton Chloe Olliff, Head Acolyte Vestry Shirley Mensah, Sr. Warden Susan Norris, Jr. Warden Brian Barnhart, Treasurer Alisa Williams, Secretary Warren Davis, Tahnee Jackson-Whitlock, Rudy Nickens, Megan Ondr, Pat Redington www.holycommunion.net 16