We are so glad you chose to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with us this morning. Our worship is a balance of Scripture, Spirit and Sacrament. It is our prayer that you will experience an authentic connection to the Lord today. HEARING RECEIVERS AVAILABLE. PLEASE SEE USHER FOR ASSISTANCE. Church Information Address: 701 Kensington Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032 Phone: 972-772-5525 Website: www.transformationac.org Hours: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday 1
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JULY 29, 2018 Announcements This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24 Procession into the Church/Praise and Worship Ministry of the Word of God The Greeting and Response (Stand) I was glad when they said to me: Let us go to the house of the Lord. The Spirit is here: The promise of God. Let us pray. The Collect for Purity & Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires are 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 Summary of the Law Jesus said: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 22:37-40 2
Kyrie Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray. O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lessons Old Testament (Sit) II Kings 4:42-44 Reader A reading from II Kings. 42 A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And Elisha said, Give to the men, that they may eat. 43 But his servant said, How can I set this before a hundred men? So he repeated, Give them to the men, that they may eat, for thus says the LORD, They shall eat and have some left. 44 So he set it before them. And they ate and had some left, according to the word of the LORD. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (Silence for meditation on the scripture.) Psalm 145:10-18 (Stand) 10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you! 11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom 3
and tell of your power, 12 to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. 14 The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. 18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. (Silence for meditation on the scripture.) New Testament (Sit) Revelation 2:8-11 Reader A Reading from Revelations. 8 And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (Silence for meditation on the scripture.) 4
Gospel Hymn (Stand) Holy Gospel (Stand) John 6:1-21 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. 1 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. 3 Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. 5 Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat? 6 He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. 7 Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii worth of bread would not be enough for each of them to get a little. 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, 9 There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many? 10 Jesus said, Have the people sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. 11 Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. 12 And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost. 13 So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten. 14 When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world! 15 Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself. 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, It is I; do not be afraid. 21 Then they 5
were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. (Children, 4 years old through 6 th grade, please come to the Altar for a Children s Church blessing.) Gospel Hymn (Stand) The Sermon (Sit) Nicene Creed (Stand) Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed: & We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible. 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 from the Holy Spirit and 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, 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 resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 6
Prayers of the Let us pray for the Church and for the world, saying, Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer. For the peace of the whole world, and for the well-being and unity of the people of God, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy. For our archbishop, Foley Beach; for our bishop, Bill Atwood; for all the clergy and people of our diocese, especially this week, St. Mattias Eglisa Anglicane Le ogane, Haiti; and for our own congregation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy. For all those who proclaim the Gospel at home and abroad, and for all who teach and disciple others, including our missionaries, especially this week: Stephen and Cate Fierbaugh and family, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy. For Don, our Rector, and Glenna, his wife, that the Lord would bless their sabbatical. Pour your Holy Spirit on them and endue them with your grace that they might return to this place renewed, refreshed and strengthened. Lord, in your mercy. Together, let us pray: Lord, your Word teaches us that when we give, you will open the windows of heaven and pour down a blessing until there is no need. We ask you to help each of us to meet the financial needs of this church. 7
Lord, in your mercy. For our brothers and sisters in Christ who are persecuted for their faith, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy. For our nation, for those in authority and for all in public service, especially those in the US military, and for all first responders: police officers, fire fighters, and medical personnel. Lord, in your mercy. For all the blessings of this life, let us pray to the Lord. We invite your thanksgivings at this time (people may share here) Lord in your mercy. For all those who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, let us pray to the Lord. We invite your petitions at this time (people may share here) Lord, in your mercy. For all those who departed this life in the certain hope of the resurrection, in thanksgiving let us pray to the Lord. Lord, in your mercy. Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. 8
The Confession and Absolution of Sin All who truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and seek to be reconciled with your neighbors, and intend to lead the new life, following the commandments of God, and walking in his holy ways: draw near with faith and make your humble confession to Almighty God. Silence; people sit or kneel & 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, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. If you are a member of our Tellers and/or Ushers, please stand where you are for a blessing. Prayer of Blessing The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen. Ministry of the Sacrament The Peace (Stand) The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with your spirit. [Please exchange the peace with those immediately around you as an act of worship; the Sanctus bells will be rung to signal the end of this time.] 9
Pew Books: VISITORS AND MEMBERS, please be sure you fill the pew book out completely with address, zip code, etc.; without this information we have no way of welcoming visitors and making address changes for members. Prayer Request: If you wish, you may complete the Thanksgivings and Prayers form inserted in this bulletin for inclusion in our Corporate Prayers at the Offertory and our Intercessory Prayer time during the week. The Offertory (Sit) Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and make good your vows to the Most High. [Psalm 50:14] We encourage you to use offering envelopes for tax purposes. If you do not currently have offering envelopes or have forgotten to bring same, please ask an usher for one. Call 972-772-5525 if you would like a set of numbered envelopes. Offertory Anthem (Sit) Ensemble (Food offerings may be brought to the front of the Church.) Doxology (Stand) Holy Communion (Liturgy from the Church of Kenya) (Stand) Is the Father with us? He is. Is Christ among us? He is. Is the Spirit here? He is. This is our God. Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are His people. We are redeemed. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. 10
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right and our delight to give you thanks and praise, great Father, living God, supreme over the world, Creator, Provider, Savior and Giver, from a wandering nomad you created your family; for a burdened people you raised up a leader; for a confused nation you chose a king; for a rebellious crowd you sent your prophets. In these days you have sent us your Son, your perfect image, bringing your kingdom, revealing your will, dying, rising, reigning, remaking your people for yourself. Through him you have poured out your Holy Spirit, filling us with light and life. And now we give you thanks because your Holy Spirit inspired the scriptures and leads us into all truth: he gives us power to proclaim your gospel to all nations and to serve you as a royal priesthood. Therefore with angels, archangels, faithful ancestors and all in heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, forever praising you and singing: Sanctus and (Kneel or Sit) Almighty God, owner of all things, we thank you for giving us your only Son to die on the cross for us who owe you everything. Pour your refreshing Spirit on us as we remember him in the way he commanded, through these gifts of your creation. On the same night that he was betrayed he took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat; this is my Body, which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Amen. His body was broken for us. In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them saying, Drink this all of you; this is my Blood of the new 11
Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Now sanctify these gifts that they may become for us the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may be filled with your Holy Spirit and manifest your presence and power in the world. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: and Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Alleluia! We are brothers and sister through his blood. We have died together, we will rise together, we will live together. Therefore, heavenly Father, hear us as we celebrate this covenant with joy, and await the coming of our Brother, Jesus Christ. He died in our place, making a full atonement for the sins of the whole world, and the perfect sacrifice, once and for all. You accepted his offering by raising him from death, and granting him great honor at your right hand on high. Amen, Jesus is Lord. This is the feast of victory. The Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia! Lord, you taught us to hope for salvation, the joy of every longing heart. As our Savior taught us, we are bold to sing: Lord s Prayer and Break the Bread The breaks the consecrated Bread. 12
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, for we all share one bread. The cup of blessing which we bless, is a sharing in the blood of Christ. Draw near with faith and receive. Christ is the host and we are his guests. Christ is alive forever. We are because he is. The body of our Lord Jesus Christ which was broken for you, keep your body and soul in eternal life. Take and eat this, in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts, by faith, with thanksgiving. The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for you, keep your body and soul in eternal life. Drink this, in remembrance that Christ s blood was shed for you and be thankful. Fraction Anthem All Baptized Christians are invited to communion. Please extend both hands to receive the bread and assist the server by guiding the chalice to your lips. If you do not desire the cup, leave the bread in your hand. The server will dip it in the wine and return it to you. For those not receiving communion, you are welcome to come for a blessing by crossing your arms over your heart as you come before the priest. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. PRAYER MINISTRY: After receiving communion, Prayer Teams are available through the doors to the right of the altar. Communion Music The Post Communion Prayer Let us pray. (Kneel or Sit) 13
& Almighty God, Eternal Father, we have sat at your feet, learned from your word and eaten from your table. We give you thanks and praise for accepting us into your family. Send us out with your blessing, to live and to witness for you in the power of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ the First Born from the dead. Amen. [FATHER, anoint our Visitation Communion Ministry. LORD JESUS, bless those who will receive your body and blood. HOLY SPIRIT, empower those who administer this sacrament. Amen.] The Blessing (Stand) All our problems, We send to the cross of Christ. All our difficulties, We send to the cross of Christ. All the devil s works, We send to the cross of Christ. All our hopes, We set on the risen Christ. Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Recessional (Stand) The Dismissal Deacon Alleluia! Alleluia! Go out into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! 14
Ministers - Congregation The Most Rev. Foley Beach, Archbishop The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bill Atwood, Bishop The Rev. Don McLane, Pastor The Rev. Bob Hackendorf, Assisting Priest The Rev. Bill Schulgen, Deacon STAFF John Shaver, Executive Director of Ministries Randy Wills, Music Director Jennifer Horan, Nursery Director Anne Horan, Parish Administrator ADVISORY COUNCIL Jim Blevins, Rick Maneval, Tom Ryan; Sharon Figueroa, Senior Advisor; Dan Liane, Treasurer TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND EVENTS Week of July 29, 2018 10:30 a.m...worship Service* 10:00 a.m...intercessory Prayer 9:30 a.m..women s Bible Fellowship-Crolls 7:30 a.m...men s Bible Fellowship Please call the Church office for more information regarding these meetings. *Nursery/Preschool Provided PROPERS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018 OT Exodus 16:2-15 Psalm 78:1-13 NT Revelation 2:12-17 Gospel John 6:24-35 The TAC Handymen We have a new ministry group at our church! The TAC Handymen meet at 8:00 a.m. on the 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays of the month for a fellowship breakfast, Bible study, and time giving attention to some of our minor building projects. These faithful workers are led by Hal Meeder. We are grateful for this willingness to serve. Please join them when you can! 15
TAC Children s Ministry Bowling Extravaganza On Saturday, August 11 th at 10:30 a.m., children and their families are invited to join us at Rowlett Bowl-A-Rama (5021 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, TX, 75088; 972-475-7080) for 1½ hours of bowling fun! The cost is $5/person, and covers bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda. We look forward to a wonderful time with our TAC children! We ask that at least one adult from each family plan to stay with your child(ren), and join in the bowling fun if you wish. Please RSVP to Anne at anne@transformationac.org or Cheryl at hackendorf@yahoo.com. TAC Concert Series Finale Our final concert of the series will be Saturday, August 18 th at 6:00 p.m. with Swing music performed by Eddie Irving, as well as The Classic Swing Band. Please join us and bring friends! 16