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The Second Sunday in Lent February 25, 2018 8:45 a.m. Announcements Processional Song I Will Follow Intro Where You go I'll go Where You stay I'll stay When You move I'll move I will follow Oh oh oh Verse 1 All Your ways are good All Your ways are sure I will trust in You alone Higher than my sight High above my life I will trust in You alone Chorus Where You go I'll go Where You stay I'll stay When You move I'll move I will follow You Whom You love I'll love How You serve I'll serve If this life I lose I will follow (You) Interlude Yeah I will follow You yeah 2
Verse 2 Light into the world Light into my life I will live for You alone You're the One I seek Knowing I will find All I need in You alone In You alone Bridge In You there's life everlasting In You there's freedom for my soul In You there's joy unending joy And I will follow Ending Yeah I will follow You yeah I will follow You yeah I will follow You yeah CCLI Song # 5806878 Chris Tomlin Jason Ingram Reuben Morgan Penitential Order All standing, the Celebrant says People Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. His mercy endures for ever. The Celebrant says Jesus said, The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:29-31 The Deacon then says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. 3
Minister and People 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. The Priest stands and says 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 following is sung, all standing Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant 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. 4
First Reading Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous. Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her. All sit. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Second Reading Romans 4:13-25 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you the father of many nations ) in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become the father of many nations, 5
according to what was said, So numerous shall your descendants be. He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith was reckoned to him as righteousness. Now the words, it was reckoned to him, were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Song Create In Me A Clean Heart All stand. Holy Gospel Mark 8:31-38 All stand. Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things. He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the 6
gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Deacon People Homily The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story Nicene Creed All 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: 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. 7
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. Prayers of the People All remain standing. Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Silence 8
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. Peace All stand. Celebrant People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. 9
Everyone greets on another in the name of the Lord. Please seek out those whom you do not know. Anniversary Prayer Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Offertory Song Above All Verse 1 Above all powers above all kings Above all nature and all created things Above all wisdom and all the ways of man You were here before the world began Verse 2 Above all kingdoms above all thrones Above all wonders the world has ever known Above all wealth and treasures of the earth There's no way to measure What You're worth Chorus Crucified laid behind the stone You lived to die rejected and alone Like a rose trampled on the ground You took the fall and thought of me Above all CCLI Song # 2672885 Lenny LeBlanc Paul Baloche 10
Offering Words and Music by Paul Baloche Representatives of the congregation bring the people s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar. Great Thanksgiving The people remain standing. Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People 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 him thanks and praise. The Celebrant proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. 11
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: The people stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. 12
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, 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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. The Celebrant then continues 13
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, People and Celebrant Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Grant us peace. All baptized persons are invited to receive Holy Communion. Communion Song Verse 1 In the quiet in the stillness I know that You are God None But Jesus 14
In the secret of Your presence I know there I am restored When You call I won't refuse Each new day again I'll choose Chorus There is no one else for me None but Jesus Crucified to set me free Now I live to bring Him praise Verse 2 In the chaos in confusion I know You're sovereign still In the moment of my weakness You give me grace to do Your will When You call I won't delay This my song through all my days Bridge All my delight is in You Lord All of my hope All of my strength All my delight is in You Lord Forevermore CCLI Song # 4726186 Brooke Ligertwood After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. Celebrant and People 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 15
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. Solemn Prayer for Lent The priest blesses the people, saying Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Processional Song I Will Follow (Reprise) Dismissal Deacon People Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. 16
Welcome to St Mary s! We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more information about St. Mary s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew or the Guest Book in the entryway. WORSHIP Sunday Worship Schedule 7:30 a.m. Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language 8:45 a.m. Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy 11:00 a.m. Eucharist with Choral Liturgy (Nursery available from 8:30 to 12:30) Daily Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel CONTACT INFORMATION The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon Email: office@stmarysedmond.org Website: www.stmarysedmond.org Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855 17
EVENTS No events scheduled at this time FORMATION We seek to be formed into the image of Christ. This is done through spiritual formation, and at St. Mary's we strive to offer something for all ages. Sunday Morning Formation 10:00 to 10:45 Fr. Mark's class Introduction to a Gospel Meets in the Library, west end of the parish hall Wired Word looks at current events through Gospel eyes Meets in the middle room of the middle hallway The Seekers deepens a personal relationship with Christ Meets in the middle room of the west hallway Children's Formation tells the basic stories of our faith Meets upstairs in the west hallway Youth Formation learns how to live a life of faith Meets in the Canterbury House by the playground Wednesday Night Formation is from 6:15 to 7:30 Youth Group worship together and discuss the depths of faith Meet in the Canterbury House by the playground There are many, many additional opportunities to support, serve, learn, and grow in the love of Christ. There s a place for you! 18
Wednesday Night Lenten Soup and Studies A Journey with Luke Books available for $10 Soup is served at 5:30 pm for $5 The study begins at 6:15 pm Closing prayer 7:30 pm February 28 Luke 9:28-62 Broccoli Cheese Soup March 7 Luke 13:1-21- Lentil Soup March 14 Luke 16:19-31 Butternut Squash Soup March 21 Luke 20:1-47 Roasted Tomato Basil Soup PRAYERS Sunday February 25, 2018 We Especially Pray for Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America The Most Revd Sturdie Downs Primate of IARCA & Bishop of Nicaragua, St. James in Oklahoma City, Redeemer in Oklahoma City, for our Bishop, our diocese, our parish, and for our school. For those in need We pray for Andrew, Kay Lynn, Steve, Jerry, John M, John S, David, Jim, Tim, Anthony, Lois, Brian, Mary Ann, and the family of Vann Burnett. For our troops on active duty Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach For those who have died Vann Burnett 19
A Prayer for Discernment Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with us as we consider the renewal and mission of our congregation. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us by your Holy Spirit to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it, and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. MISSION AND MINISTRY We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ. Prayer Blankets Let the office know if you know someone who would like to receive a blanket upon which special prayers had been offered. A small donation is appreciated for non-members. ($10) UCO Pantry Reminder that the UCO Food Pantry box just sits there with a few items in it; let s fill the box with what they really need. The first focus is Protein in the form of canned meat and canned beans, (i.e. canned ham, tuna, chicken, canned beans all different types of beans, not just baked beans, canned fruit, and women s hygiene products. 20
Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank Volunteers needed (40) for April 28 9:30 am 12:00 pm 1 out of 6 people in Oklahoma have limited access to food, so let s help. Meet us at the Food Bank or we will meet at St. Mary s at 9:45 and caravan there. For more info contact Chris Hand, (316) 253-7570 Altar Guild Looking for a way to serve? We are looking for you! The Altar guild needs additional members to round out weekly work teams. Service usually involves a couple hours a week, on just one weekend a month. The bonus, in addition to serving God and the parish, is meeting other dedicated volunteers on the Altar Guild, seeing what happens behind the scenes and learning the traditions of the church! If you are interested or have any questions, contact Tom Majors (tom.majors@cox.net or 403-5041) or any member of the Altar Guild. Altar Guild members are Frances Bryan, Marsha Cayton, Tommy Christie, Carolyn Evans, Gayle Kearns, Bill Lambert, Nancy Loeb, Tom Majors, Linda Mason, Jeff Orr, Katie Plotkin, Mary Ryan, Donna Stone, Janet Weigend and Julie Young. Chancel Choir Wednesday 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Meets in the choir room, Room 1 21
Emmanuel Chapter Daughters of the King Each 2 nd Sunday of the month, the Emmanuel Chapter of the Daughters of the King meet in the Library after the 11 am service. A light lunch is served. All women who are interested in the Order of the Daughters of the King are welcome to visit to learn more about the Order. Reaffirming the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism. She receives support in this commitment from a worldwide community of like-minded women. All Daughters everywhere make the same promises upon their admission to the Order: To obey the two Rules of The Order: the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. To offer at all times loyal aid to our clergy and parish to spread Christ s kingdom. To wear faithfully the cross of The Order. To work for the purposes of The Order as God may give us the opportunity. For more information regarding membership call Carol Smith at (405) 757-9042 22
NEWS St. Mary s Episcopal School News Come one, Come all We re opening up enrollment for EARLY THREES for the 2018-2019 school year! If your child will be 2 ½ (and potty trained) by September 1, 2018, we d love to have them join us at St. Mary s School. The two day class on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be a perfect introduction to our early childhood program. For more information, please contact the admissions office at (405) 341-9541 x103 or visit www.smesedmond.org and fill out an inquiry form. Downloadable Bulletins The 8:45 and 11:00 am weekly service bulletins are now available on the front page of our website: http://www.stmarysedmond.org. Now you can use your tablet or smart phone if you prefer that over our paper bulletins. Just know that the wifi at the church is limited, so you may want to use your device data or download the bulletin from home before the service. St. Mary s Publication Deadlines include: Magnificat the 15th of each month Mid-Week Update Monday, 5 p.m. of each week Weekend Announcements Wednesday, noon each week 23
St. Mary s Garden News Easter Flowers 2018 Remember a loved one on the Altar, Easter, April 1, 2018 Given by (Name): Current address: Telephone number: Email: In Honor of: In Memory of: In Thanksgiving for: Please print neatly on this form and return to the office or mail with your donation to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 325 East First Street, Edmond, OK. 73034. In the alternative, you may fill out the pew envelope and place it in the offering plate. Please make checks payable to: St. Mary's Episcopal Church and on the memo line, print: "Easter Altar Flowers". For more information, contact Diane Wilson at 405-509-0784 or email, dshelby1954@yahoo.com. DEADLINE TO HAVE YOUR NAME INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL EASTER BULLETIN IS: Sunday, March 11, 2018 Attention: St. Mary s will not have any Sunday Altar Flowers during the Lenten Season, February 14, 2018 March 24, 2018. Please contact Diane Wilson if you have any questions or special requests during this time period. 24