The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew THE TENTH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST July 29, 2018 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist BCP refers to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymns marked # and service music marked S are found in the Hymnal 1982. Hymns marked (LEVAS II) are found in Lift Every Voice and Sing. * indicates selections for the 10:30 a.m. service only As the candles are lighted, please enter into prayerful silence until the liturgy begins. VOLUNTARY Kyrie François Couperin (1668-1733) Messe Solemnelle a L usage des Paroisses GREETING I. En Taille II. Fugue sur les Jeux d Anches III. Recit de Chromhorrne IV. Dialogue sur la Trompette et le Chromhorrne V. Plein Chant Chorale Prelude on Down Ampney Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995) *PROCESSION HYMN # 120 (LEVAS II) Sweet, Sweet Spirit Doris M. Akers Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. COLLECT FOR PURITY (all in unison) 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.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS - *S 280 Glory to God in the highest Robert Powell (b. 1932) Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, heavenly Father, your Son Jesus Christ enjoyed rest and refreshment in the home of Mary and Martha of Bethany: Give us the will to love you, open our hearts to hear you, and strengthen our hands to serve you in others for his sake; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. All sit for the readings. THE WORD OF GOD At the conclusion of each Reading: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s People. Thanks be to God. FIRST READING 2 Samuel 11:1-15 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the roof of the king's house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; the woman was very beautiful. David sent someone to inquire about the woman. It was reported, "This is Bathsheba daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite." So David sent messengers to get her, and she came to him, and he lay with her. (Now she was purifying herself after her period.) Then she returned to her house. The woman conceived; and she sent and told David, "I am pregnant. So David sent word to Joab, "Send me Uriah the Hittite." And Joab sent Uriah to David. When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the people fared, and how the war was going. Then David said to Uriah, "Go down to your house, and wash your feet." Uriah went out of the king's house, and there followed him a present from the king. But Uriah slept at the entrance of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. When they told David, "Uriah did not go down to his house," David said to Uriah, "You have just come from a journey. Why did you not go down to your house?" Uriah said to David, "The ark and Israel and Judah remain in booths; -2-
and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field; shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing." Then David said to Uriah, "Remain here today also, and tomorrow I will send you back." So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day. On the next day, David invited him to eat and drink in his presence and made him drunk; and in the evening he went out to lie on his couch with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. In the letter he wrote, "Set Uriah in the forefront of the hardest fighting, and then draw back from him, so that he may be struck down and die." PSALM 36:1-10 (All singing) Dixit injustus 1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; * there is no fear of God be fore their eyes. 2 For they flatter themselves in their own eyes * that their iniquity can not be found out and hated. 3 The words of their mouths are mischief and de ceit; * they have ceased to act wisely and do good. 4 They plot mischief while on their beds; they are set on a way that is not good; * they do not re ject evil. 5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, ex tends to the heavens, * your faithful ness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgments are like the great deep; * you save humans and animals a like, O Lord. 7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! * All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house, * and you give them drink from the river of your de lights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; * in your light we see light. CONTINUED... -3-
10 O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, * and your salvation to the upright of heart! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the be ginning, is now, and will be for ever. A men. SECOND READING Romans 12:9-13 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. *HYMN # 75 (LEVAS II) Jesu, joy of our desiring William B. Cooper THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 10:38-42 SERMON Congregational Response: Glory to you, Lord Christ Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her." Congregational Response: Praise to you, Lord Christ THE NICENE CREED Book of Common Prayer p. 358 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE O God of Steadfast Love, keep us free from distractions and needless worry. Grant us rest and refreshment in your Word and Sacraments as we persevere in prayer, act wisely, and do all good works in the name of our Savior Christ. -4-
O God of Steadfast Love, strengthen our zeal to carry your Word to all Dominions, Rulers, and Powers, in every corner of this world, great and small, that the hearts and minds of all earthly leaders are reconciled to you for the sake of all your peoples. We pray especially for: Donald, our President; Tom, Chris, and Lisa, our Members of Congress; John, our Governor; Matt, our County Executive; and Mike, our Mayor. O God of Steadfast Love, restore the health and hope of those burdened with chronic pain in body, mind, or spirit, and grant patience to all who offer comfort and care. We now join our voices to pray aloud for those in need O God of Steadfast Love, we give you thanks and praise for the joy of eternal life in glory now bestowed on those we have loved in this life. We pray especially for: Grace Elbert, Chip MacKelcan, Eugene McGowan, Nellie Megaigen and Nester Richardson. O God of Steadfast Love, we pause in this moment to offer you our other heartfelt thanksgivings, intercessions, petitions, and memorials, aloud or silently O God of Steadfast Love, look with favor upon all who serve you in your Church as they shepherd us on our journey to follow in the footsteps of Christ. We ask special blessings for your devoted servant, Maryann, as she follows the next path in her journey of preparation with a listening heart and a soul ever open to your will. We pray especially for: Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Kevin our Bishop; David, our rector; Lloyd, our Rector Emeritus; Emily and Peter, our Associate Priests; Maryann, our Lay Pastoral Associate, and Paul, our Celebrant. We also pray for the people of the Anglican Church of Rwanda; La Santisima Trinidad, Hidalgo, Mexico; and St. David's Church, Wilmington. The Celebrant adds the following prayer. Lord God, of Promise and Presence, infuse us with the wisdom to choose the better and everlasting part of the life you have given us to live, with genuine love, an ardent spirit, and unwavering service to Christ. We ask through Jesus, Firstborn of All Creation, and the Holy Spirit, our Wonderful Counselor, who together with you are One God, forever and ever. Amen. -5-
PEACE The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY THE HOLY COMMUNION Gluten-free wafers are at the station at the center of the altar railing *VOLUNTARY Solemn Melody Walford Davies (1869-1941) * HYMN # 51 We the Lord s people Decatur Place THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) BCP 367 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 prayer continues on page 367 of the Book of Common Prayer SANCTUS - *S 129 Holy, holy, holy Lord Robert Powell (b. 1932) THE LORD S PRAYER (traditional text) BCP 364 BREAKING OF THE BREAD Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! -6-
INVITATION (all in unison) This is the table, not of the Church but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who seek him, those who love him and those who want to love him more. So come, you who have much faith and you who have little, or are questioning faith. You who have been here often and you who have not been for a long time or ever before, You who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, not because the Church invites you; It is Christ who invites you to be known, fed, and loved here. COMMUNION Everyone is invited to Holy Communion *HYMN # 203 (LEVAS II) There is a balm in Gilead arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949) SENDING FORTH OF THE EUCHARISTIC VISITORS In the name of God and of this congregation, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in Christ's body and blood. We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup. POST COMMUNION PRAYER (said by all) BLESSING 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. *HYMN # 488 Be thou my vision Slane THE DISMISSAL RESPONSE: Thanks be to God. *VOLUNTARY Laudation Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) -7-
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE The Reverend Paul W. Gennett, Jr, Celebrant Maryann D. Younger, Preacher David Christopher, Organist, Director of Music and Associate for Liturgy SERVING THIS WEEK -8:00 AM Greeter...John Goodill Eucharistic Minister................. Linda Jackson Acolyte... Wanda Smith First Reading/Psalm.............. Charisse Rodgers Second Reading/PoTP............... Wanda Smith Gift Bearers/Altar Guild.... Dot Dorsey, Eunice Trotz Usher...Leroy Trotz 10:30 AM Greeting...Patty Greene Eucharistic Ministers..... Tracey Dixon, Walt Meredith D-L Casson (GF) Liturgical Assistant.................... Eudel Drain Acolytes..... Al Brock, Jude Ouma, Calec Perez Cruz, Walt Meredith First Reading... Tracey Dixon Second Reading... Jude Ouma Prayers of the People...Lore Noyes Gift Bearer/Altar Guild.. TBD (Drain/Casson AG only) Eucharistic Visitor................... Carol Scott Ushers.... Sandy Holt, Kelly Holt, Carolyn Lea Counters... Mary Morgan, Leslie Clouser The Prayers of the People were composed by Christina Brennan Lee SERVING NEXT WEEK - 8/5/2018 The Reverend Paul W. Gennett, Jr. Celebrant and Preacher -8:00 AM Greeter... Pat Saunders Eucharistic Minister................ Wanda Smith Acolyte... Wanda Smith First Reading/Psalm................. Gerry Barnes Second Reading/PoTP............ Paulyne Webster Gift Bearers/Altar Guild.......... Ana Washington, Paulyne Webster Centering Space.... Pat Saunders Usher... Dot Dorsey 10:30 AM Greeting... Tom Angell Eucharistic Ministers.......... Ernestine Brock-Walker, Collins Jones, Jason James (GF) Liturgical Assistant................... Barbara Henry Acolytes...... Al Brock, Collins Jones, Tracey Dixon, George Jones First Reading... Ernestine Brock-Walker Second Reading... Pat Hampton Prayers of the People... Tom Noyes Gift Bearer/Altar Guild....... Nana Soto, Anita Young Centering Space... Eudel Drain Eucharistic Visitors......... Pat Hampton, Lu Soukup Ushers.... Sylvia Banks, Eudel Drain, Lori Williams-Fistzgiles, Paulette Francis Counters... Carolyn Lea, Janice Teemer The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew 719 North Shipley Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (302) 656-6628 www.ssam.org