Christ Church Christiana Hundred WELCOME! Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are glad you are with us today to join in the worship of God and to share in Christ s presence given to us in the sacrament of bread and wine. We hope you stay for what follows our worship this morning. You are welcome here. TRINITY SUNDAY MAY 27, 2018 10:00 AM BAPTISM & HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II Voluntary Toccata from Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Welcome and Announcements Ruth Beresford Please stand, as able, and sing THE WORD OF GOD The Entrance Hymn 362 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! (blue) Hymnal 1982 Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God s call to us; One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all. Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. 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. Please be seated for The First Reading 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 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! At the conclusion, the respond, Thanks be to God. Please stand and sing The Gradual Hymn 368 Holy Father, Great Creator Hymnal 1982 The Gospel is carried into the congregation so that we remember it is our Good News to hear and to share. The Gospel Reading John 3:1-17 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Now 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. Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Once the Book of Gospels has returned to its place of honor, the may be seated at the invitation of the preacher. The Homily Ruth Beresford Presentation and Examination of the Candidate (red) Book of Common Prayer 301 The candidate is presented by parents and godparents, who make promises in their own names and also take vows on behalf of the candidate. The then addresses the congregation, saying Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in her life in Christ? We will. Let us join with N. who is committing herself to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
Please stand for The Baptismal Covenant Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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, 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 the 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. The then says to the congregation Let us now pray for this person who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth. Prayers for the Candidate Deliver N., O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Open her heart to your grace and truth. Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit. Send her into the world in witness to your love. Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory.
The then says to the congregation Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen. As the candidate is brought to the font by her sponsors, the young children of the congregation gather nearby. Thanksgiving Over the Water BCP 306 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. The continues the prayer, concluding Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Baptism and Anointing The Priest pours water upon the head of the candidate, symbolizing the inward cleansing from sin in the name of the Trinity. Then the oil of Chrism is marked upon the head, symbolizing the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. These outward actions make the candidate a new Christian, inwardly and spiritually. A candle is given, symbolizing Christ s light now shining in this new life. At the conclusion of these actions, the invites the congregation to pray. Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. The Welcoming and The Peace Let us welcome the newly baptized. We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE HOLY COMMUNION Being seated, we begin with a time of offering, giving money as a sign that our life serves God s purposes and showing our gratitude for God s many blessings. For those who give online or will text a contribution to (302) 244-5368, a card is available in the narthex to participate in the act of offering. Newcomers and guests may place the welcome card in the offering plate. Anthem Everett Titcomb (1884-1968) O love, how deep, how broad, how high, how passing thought and fantasy, that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals sake. For us he prayed, for us he taught, for us his daily works he wrought, by words and signs and actions, thus still seeking not himself, but us. All glory to our Lord and God for love so deep, so high, so broad; the trinity whom we adore for ever and for ever more. Amen.
Please stand and sing The Presentation Hymn 380, v. 3 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal 1982 The Great Thanksgiving BCP 361 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 God thanks and praise. The continues the prayer, inviting our praise in the ancient song of the Sanctus. 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: Music: from Christ Church Mass, Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015) The continues the prayer, inviting our acclamation of Christ s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, saying Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: and Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The continues the prayer, concluding 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 invites the to say the prayer Jesus taught his first disciples. 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.
The Breaking of the Bread We sing the anthem at the breaking of the bread, which is Christ s Body, broken for us. Please be seated after the sacrament is presented. Music: Gerald R. Near (b. 1942) Copyright: Copyright GIA Publications, Inc. All are welcome to receive the sacrament of Christ, kneeling or standing, either consuming the bread and drinking from the cup or dipping (intincting) the bread carefully into the cup. Gluten-free host are available; let the clergy know your need when they approach you at the rail. If you are unable to come forward, ask an usher to let the clergy know. Communion Hymn O Threefold God of Tender Unity from Wonder, Love, and Praise Words: W. L. Wallace (b. 1933) Music: Flentge, Carl Flentge Schalk (b. 1929) Copyright: Words: Used by permission of Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188 Music: Copyright 1979 G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Hymn for Memorial Day 717 My Country, Tis of Thee Hymnal 1982 Please stand for The Post-Communion Prayer The Blessing Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The blesses the. All sing Amen. Hymn in Procession 473 Lift High the Cross Hymnal 1982 Dismissal Priest Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary How Firm a Foundation Wilbur Held (1914-2015) We are sent forth to be Christ s blessing in the world. Our prayer is that today s worship has encouraged you in love, strengthened you for service, and filled you with joy. We look forward to your presence again in worship, in service to others, in learning and fellowship. Please return the children s worship activity bags as you leave church but take our community announcements with you to learn of upcoming opportunities.
PEOPLE SERVING TODAY Acolytes: 8 AM Brett Nilsen. 10 AM Rand Barton, Landon Reese, Henry Barton, Kathryn Cover, Elliot Reese, Joseph Zakielarz, William Zakielarz; Ran Barton, Advisor. Altar Guild: Diane Mateson, Kate Barton, Louise Barton, Sandy Durgin, Rosanne Miller, Kim Nelkin, Laurie Passarello, Suzanne Smith, Molly Wiley. Eucharistic Ministers: 8 AM Hardy Drane, Tucker Giddens. 10 AM John Henley, Marty Rushlow, Mike Rushlow, Cathy Welsh. Greeters: 10 AM Bill and Dot Jones. Lemonade on the Lawn: The Zakielarz Family. Ushers: 10 AM Wilson Braun, Bob Elder, Neyja Elder, Thym Smith. MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Robert M. and Anne H. Brown Elizabeth T. B. Pierson Herbert E. and Christine J. B. Dobbs Our parish s mission: As followers of Christ, we share the beauty and power of God s transforming love through worship, community, and service in the world. PARISH CLERGY The Rev. Ruth Beresford, Rector The Rev. Stephen Setzer, Associate Rector The Rev. Ann Urinoski, Priest Associate The Very Rev. William Lane, Pastoral Associate LAY MINISTRY STAFF Bruce Barber, Director of Music; Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and Youth; Jo Harney, Head of School (CCEP) David Hearn, Assistant Organist/Choirmaster; Nadine DiLorenzo, Director of Children s Choirs ADMINISTRATIVE & FACILITIES STAFF Sherry Lawton-Fasic, Parish Administrator Michael Sayer, Facilities Manager Kate Schlegel, Administrative Associate for Communications; Jane Rubini, Administrative Associate Denise Gilliam, Assistant to Head of School David Hald, Andy Marine, Charles Parfitt-Simpson, Sextons VESTRY & OFFICERS Steve Boyden, Senior Warden; Dana Robertson, Clerk Mark Parsells, Treasurer; Richard Laird, Assistant Treasurer; Jackson Parsells, Youth Representative Allison Ayers, 21; Clay Brown, 21; Hardy Drane, 19; Hal Erskine, 20; Chris Grundner, 20; Jamie Jones, 21; Scott Poole, 20; Al Schyman, 21; Greer Silliman, 19; Lynne Swartz, 20; Sandy Van Wormer, 19; Annie Woolard-Provine, 19 Christ Church Christiana Hundred P. O. Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road Wilmington, Delaware 19807-0510 Phone: (302) 655-3379 Website: www.christchurchde.org Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM