Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 July 14-15, 2018 with Baptisms of Eligh Charles Leslie and Bailey Adele Leslie at 10:00 a.m. Stained glass window in the Sacristy at St. Luke s. Our Mission: To know Christ and to make Christ known. Our Vision: To follow Christ s teaching in an atmosphere of love, joy, and healing All are welcome! Ushers can provide an audio receiver with adjustable volume to enhance your hearing of the service. Please, return them to the usher s table after the service.
Be still and know that I'm God! Psalm 46:10 Please, as you enter the Church, observe a sacred silence to prepare yourself to the encounter with the Lord, and to allow others to do the same. You may want to use the following prayer... O Almighty God, who pours out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and of supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Prayer No. 64, Before Worship; BCP, p. 833) Prelude I Love the Lord James Southbridge Processional Hymn 295 The Word of God Sing Praise to our Creator At 10:00 a.m. the service begins page 2. Opening Acclamation Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God's Kingdom, now and for ever. Amen Collect for Purity 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. 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. Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant
that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (10:00 am) Opening Acclamation 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. O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 A reading from the Second Book of Samuel 1 David again gathered all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 David and all the people with him set out and went from Baale-judah, to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name of the Lord of hosts who is enthroned on the cherubim. 3 They carried the ark of God on a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were driving the new cart 4 with the ark of God; and Ahio went in front of the ark. 5 David and all the house of Israel were dancing before the Lord with all their might, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals. (..) 12 It was told King David, The Lord has blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing; 13 and when those who bore the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling. 14 David danced before the Lord with all his might; David was girded with a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. 16 As the ark of the Lord came into 2
the city of David, Michal daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart. 17 They brought in the ark of the Lord, and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt-offerings and offerings of well-being before the Lord. 18 When David had finished offering the burnt-offerings and the offerings of well-being, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts, 19 and distributed food among all the people, the whole multitude of Israel, both men and women, to each a cake of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins. Then all the people went back to their homes. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 24 1 The earth is the Lord s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; 2 For he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4 Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully. 5 They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of their salvation. 6 Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. 7 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. The Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-14 A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5 He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure 3
of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight 9 he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14 this is the pledge of our inheritance towards redemption as God s own people, to the praise of his glory. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (8:00 & 10 a.m.) Hymn 601 vs. 1,2 O day of God, draw nigh The Gospel Mark 6:14-29 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark Glory to you, Lord Christ. 14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus name had become known. Some were saying, John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him. 15 But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old. 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, John, whom I beheaded, has been raised. 17 For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip s wife, because Herod had married her. 18 For John had been telling Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother s wife. 19 And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21 But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it. 23 And he solemnly swore to her, Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom. 24 She went out and said to her mother, What should I ask for? She 4
replied, The head of John the baptizer. 25 Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter. 26 The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. 27 Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. (10 a.m.) Hymn 601 vs. 4 O day of God, draw nigh Sermon The Rev. Pierre-Henry Buisson The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. At 10:00 am, please go to page 8 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; 5
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. 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. The Prayers of the People Adapted from the New Zealand Prayer Book The Deacon: God of love hear our prayers for the church, the world, and ourselves. We pray for the church, for all Christians everywhere, for Michael our Presiding Bishop, for Kirk our bishop, for the General Convention, and for our parish. Gracious God, may your Spirit give strength to all your people as they work and witness in your world. Unite us in your truth and love, and help us to show your love to others. God of love, hear our prayer. We pray for all people, for places where there is war, violence, famine, or any kind of suffering. (all pause for silent prayer) God our creator, help everyone to share all the good gifts that you have given to us. May our President and all those who lead the nations of the world be given wisdom. God of love, hear our prayer. We pray for our community and for all who live and work in this area, especially the Yavapai-Apache Nation, Operation Fair Start, and People Who Care. God of love, hear our prayer. We lift up to you our friends and families, and those who are related to us, we pray especially for Iglesia Episcopal de San Pablo in Phoenix, our companion Diocese in Navajoland, Bishop Zak and Amagoro Junior Academy. May we be able to help each other just as you love and help us. God of love, hear our prayer. 6
We pray for those in need, for sick people, for those in hospital, and for those with any other problems. You may add your own prayers silently or aloud. (silence) Compassionate God, give your strength and healing to all those who are sad, lonely, or sick. And bless all those who try and help them. God of love, hear our prayer. We give you thanks for the birthdays of Hannah, Pam, Timothy, Shirley, Claire and Boston, and for the anniversaries of Tom & Kristine, Dave & Nancy and Rocky & Nancy. God of love, hear our prayer. We remember all those who have died. God of hope, we thank you that not even death can separate us from your love. We pray for all who mourn, that they may feel your care for them. God of love, hear our prayer. The Celebrant: Those things, O God, that your servants have prayed for, give us grace to work for; and in the purpose of your love answer our prayers and fulfill our hopes for Jesus' sake. Amen. The Confession of Sin Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. 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 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 Peace: The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The service continues page 10 7
(10:00 a.m.) Presentation and Examination of the Candidates The Celebrant says The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented. Sponsors I present Eligh and Bailey to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. The Celebrant asks each candidate Do you desire to be baptized? I do. Then the Celebrant asks the following questions to the candidates, parents and godparents Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? I renounce them. Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? I renounce them. Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? I do. Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? I do. Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? I do. Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Eligh and Bailey in his life in Christ? We will. The Baptismal Covenant Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own 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. 8
Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of 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 Baptism Eligh Charles and Bailey Adele, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Then the Priest makes on the forehead the sign of the cross using Chrism and says Eligh and Bailey, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. Amen. Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them 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. 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: The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. 9
Birthday and Anniversary Prayer O God, our times are in your hands: look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace. Send your blessings upon them, that their homes may be a haven of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Announcements The Holy Communion Offertory Sentence Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 Offertory Anthem Hymn Medley arr. C. Anderson Katie Staudt, Handbell Solo (8:00 & 10:00 am) The Presentation Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth The Great Thanksgiving Prayer B The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them 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 a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world. 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: Sanctus Said at 5:30 pm and 8:00 am, Sung at 10:00 am Hymn S125 We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, 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 11
you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Luke and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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 Lord s Prayer And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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. 12
The Breaking of the Bread (5:30 & 8) Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. (10:00 am) Hymn S154 The Communion The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. All who are baptized are invited to share in the banquet of the Lord s Supper. Please receive the bread in open and outstretched hands and sip the wine from the chalice, guiding it gently to your lips; or you may dip the wafer into the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available; please make your need known to the minister. Respond to receiving Communion by saying "Amen." If you prefer to receive a blessing instead, please indicate your choice by crossing your hands across your chest. (10 a.m.) Communion Hymn 294 Baptized in Water The Prayer of Thanksgiving 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, 13
and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Sending of the Eucharistic Visitors In the name of this congregation, we send you to those who are homebound, that they share with us in the communion of Christ s body and blood. We who are many are one body because we all share in one bread, one cup. The Blessing: May the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. (8:00 & 10:00 am) Recessional Hymn 615 Thy Kingdom Come! on Bended Knee Dismissal: Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude All Hail the Power Robert Thygerson You may enjoy the Postlude offered by our gifted organist or leave the church as silently as possible. After the 10 a.m. service, you are warmly invited to join us for a time of fellowship in the Parish Hall. Special Dates Birthdays July 15: Hannah Prophet July 18: Pam Damm, Timothy Joseph, Shirley Snyder July 19: Claire Clark July 20: Boston Soza Anniversaries: July 16: Tom & Kristine Donovan July 19: Dave & Nancy Carmichael, Rocky & Nancy Del Mar 14
St. Luke s Episcopal Church welcomes you! We are so glad you are here today to celebrate with us the day of the Lord! Guests, friends, and family, please fill out a pew card and take the time to introduce yourself to us. We would like to know you! Let us know how the people of St Luke s can serve you and your family. Be sure to sign our guest book before you leave! Flyers about St. Luke s are available in the entry hall. Vestry: Dwight Willman, Senior Warden; Katie Staudt, Junior Warden; Joy Ramsey- Smith, Treasurer; Patricia Ogburn, Clerk; Monte Anderson; Liz Kennedy; Doug Ogburn; Deborah Pendleton-Maurice; Rosaleen Runnalls; Angeles Zarate; Mary Berkheiser; Earl Poole; Sharon Tootle, Members. Staff: Beth Parknowitz, Parish Administrator, Dennis Houser, Director of Music; Sophie Buisson, Children and Youth Director; Kay Houser, Organist; Helen Henderson, Bookkeeper; Tom Ghan, Sexton; Keehna Sture, Parish Nurse; John Euson, Organist Assistant. Clergy: Pierre-Henry Buisson, Rector; Denise Muller, Assistant Rector; Susan Armer, Richard Lassiter; Bob Wills; Jack Wolter, Assisting priests, Kimball Arnold; Chris Christy, Deacons. 2000 Shepherds Lane, Prescott, AZ, 86301 928-778-4499 info@slecp.org stlukesprescott.church We acknowledge the living culture of the Yavapai-Apache nation, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the role they play in the life of this region. Resolution #2016-3, of the 56 th Diocesan Convention 15