THE HOLY TRINITY 11 JUNE 2017 ST. MARK S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1900 ST. PAUL STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21218 Phone: 410.752.5804 Fax: 410.752.4074 On the web at: stmarksbaltimore.org Follow us on Facebook A Reconciling in Christ Congregation Staff Clergy Pr. Thomas Davison, Fr. Henry Hammond, Pr. Lee Hudson Administrator Stephen E. Kohler Cantor James Harp Deacons Connie Lisch, Sue Romanic Sexton Jeffry Spangler MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of St. Mark s Church is to embrace diversity, practice hospitality, and make known Christ s presence in Word and Deed. All baptized worshipers are invited and welcomed to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord in the sacrament of Holy Communion. The wine may be received by common cup (gold chalice) or by intinction (silver chalice). PARTICIPATING IN TODAY S LITURGY: Presider Rev. Henry Hammond Assisting Minister Woodland Pomeroy Chalicist/Crucifer Richard Spittel Acolyte Alexis Hunter Lector Brad Schlegel Prayer Petitioner John Lisch Greeter Joan Hoyle, Charles Smith Tellers Joan Hoyle, Sharon Manson Copies of our Prayer List may be found on the table in the narthex. Please take a copy and remember those persons listed in your prayers throughout the coming week.
The Holy Trinity 11 June 2017 VOLUNTARY Dance OLIVER WALSTON-LAVDAS, PIANO Edvard Grieg ANNOUNCEMENTS THE HYMN -The Assembly will please stand Please refer to the following page.
GREETING P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C. And also with you. CANTICLE OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY P. Let us pray: Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C. Amen. The Assembly will please sit- FIRST READING: Genesis 1:1--2:4a This first creation story reached its current form during the crisis of the Babylonian exile of the people of Israel. God, not their captors god Marduk, was responsible for their existence. God created women and men as rulers over creation, to preserve and protect it. God also rested on the seventh day, hallowing that day forever as the Sabbath. 1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, Let there be light ; and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light
from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. 6 And God said, Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters. 7 So God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the waters that were above the dome. And it was so. 8 God called the dome Sky. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day. 9 And God said, Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear. And it was so. 10 God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. 11 Then God said, Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it. And it was so. 12 The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, the third day. 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth. And it was so. 16 God made the two great lights the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night and the stars. 17 God set them in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, 18 to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. 20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky. 21 So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth. 23 And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day. 24 And God said, Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind. And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good. 26 Then God said, Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth. 27 So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them, and God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth. 29 God said, See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food. And it was so. 31 God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude. 2 And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation. 4a These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created. Lector: Assembly: PSALM 8 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 1 O LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
2 you whose glory is chanted above the heavens out of the mouths of in- fants and children; you have set up a fortress against your enemies, to silence the foe and avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set in their courses, 4 what are mere mortals that you should be mind- ful of them, human beings that you should care for them? 5 Yet you have made them little less than divine; with glory and hon- or you crown them. 6 You have made them rule over the works of your hands; you have put all things un- der their feet: 7 all flocks and cattle, even the wild beasts of the field, 8 the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes along the paths of the sea. 9 O LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Paul closes a challenging letter to the Corinthians with an appeal to Christian fellowship grounded in the triune harmony of Christ s grace, God s love, the Spirit s partnership. Paul writes: 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. 13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Lector: Assembly: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. -The Assembly will please stand- THE HYMN Sing vss. 1&2 before the Gospel; vs. 3 after the Gospel. 1 All hail, adored Trinity! All hail, eternal Unity! O God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, ever One. 2 Three Persons praise we evermore, One only God our hearts adore: In Thy sure mercy ever kind May we our strong protection find. 3 O Trinity! O Unity! Be present as we worship Thee; And with the songs the angels sing Unite the hymns of praise we bring. GOSPEL: Matthew 28:16-20 The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. After his resurrection, Jesus summons his remaining disciples and commissions them to baptize and teach all nations in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON THE HYMN -The Assembly will please sit- -The Assembly will please stand- CREED 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Petition response: Hear our prayer. CONFESSION P. Invitation C. Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men: We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us, the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. P. Absolution PEACE OFFERING SENTENCE -The Assembly will please sit- THE HYMN OFFERING PRAYER Please refer to the following page. A. Let us pray: C. God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we
may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen. DIALOGUE we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. C. have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. P. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. C. By his blood he reconciled us. By his wounds he healed us. P. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY PREFACE P. With your co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, you are one God, one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Being: and we celebrate the one and equal glory of you, O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirt. God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise: C. Glory to you, for ever and ever. P. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. C. By your will they were created and have their being. P. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. -The Assembly may kneel or continue to stand- THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE MYSTERY OF FAITH INVITATION TO COMMUNION P. When we eat this bread we share the Body of Christ; when we drink this cup we share the Blood of Christ. C. Reveal Yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, as once You revealed Yourself to Your disciples. CONCLUSION OF THE THANKSGIVING LAMB OF GOD -The Assembly will please sit- LORD S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. 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. DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
THE HYMN The Assembly will please stand at the final verse. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A. Let us pray: We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. C. Amen. BLESSING P. The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you, and remain with you always. C. Amen. THE HYMN Please refer to the following page.
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK S: Today 11 June The Holy Trinity 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Jane Parker Tuesday 13 June 5:30 PM CNCA Executive Meeting Wednesday 14 June 10:30 AM Clergy Study Group Thursday 15 June 6:30 PM Holy Eucharist Chapel 7:15 PM Dinner Sunday 18 June Second Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Meeting of the Congregation/Fellowship Hour DISMISSAL from Sunday, 28 May: A. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C. Thanks be to God. Attendance: 46 Offering: $1508 VOLUNTARY Prelude No. 8, Johann Sebastian Bach; Sonatina, Op. 20, No. 1, Fredrich Kuhlau ALEX WALSTON-LAVDAS, PIANO
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Welcome to all visitors this morning we are happy to have you worship with us. Please take a moment to fill out a Visitor s Information Slip (found in the pew) and return it in the offering plate or hand it to Father. We invite you to join us for the Fellowship Hour which follows this liturgy. If you would like more information about St. Mark s, please check our website at stmarksbaltimore.org. We wish publicly to acknowledge and thank the rector and people of Memorial Episcopal Church. The combined liturgy for the festival of Pentecost last Sunday proved a moving worship experience for all of us who attended. We are most grateful for their friendship and hospitality. NEXT SUNDAY we will hold our regular, semi-annual meeting of the congregation. Our purpose will be to receive the Annual Report, and to elect members to the Congregation Council. Please plan to be here your presence and participation are necessary to our ministry. GEDCO FOOD PANTRY: The Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (of which St. Mark s is a member congregation) operates a food pantry at 5502 York Road, 21212. Currently, they are running low on soup, tuna, and tomato sauce. There is always need for other canned and jarred items. If you wish to do so, items may be dropped off at the address listed above. Thank you for your generosity. Gifts to the glory of God have been received for: Flowers in loving memory of Donna G. Fink on the anniversary of her birth by her daughter, Teri Lura Bennett.