ALL SAINTS SUNDAY, November 4, 2012 10am Worship Bulletin Opening Hymn For All the Saints For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia! O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia! O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia! And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia! From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia! Words: William W. How, 1823-1897 Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958 Please remain standing Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. 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. Baptismal Collect Almighty God, by our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you turn us from the old life of sin: Grant that we, being reborn to new life in him, may live in righteousness and holiness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 1
Song of Praise All That On Earth Do Dwell All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice. Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell; Come ye before Him and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; Without our aid He did us make; We are His folk, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. O enter then His gates with praise; Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His Name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good; His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. To Father, Son and Holy Ghost, The God Whom Heaven and earth adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. words: William Kethe, 1561music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. All Saints Collect Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints who have gone before us, whom we now remember by name (silence is kept for the congregation to speak the names of loved ones who have died). We pray that we may come to those inexpressible joys that you have prepared for all who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. First Reading Isaiah 25:6-9 On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-- the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation." Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 2
Psalm 24 1 The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. 5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty-- he is the King of glory. Epistle Revelation 21:1-6 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn His Banner over Me He brought me to His banqueting table (echo). He brought me to His banqueting table (echo). And His banner over me is love. I am my beloved's and He is mine (echo). I am my beloved's and He is mine (echo). And His banner over me is love. 3
And we can feel the love of God in this place. We believe Your goodness, we receive Your grace. We delight ourselves at Your table, O God You do all things well, just look at our lives. And His banner over me is love. Gospel John 11:32-44 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. "Where have you laid him?" he asked. "Come and see, Lord," they replied. Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, "See how he loved him!" But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. "Take away the stone," he said. "But, Lord," said Martha, the sister of the dead man, "by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days." Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me." When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go." Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sequence Hymn resumes And we can feel the love of God in this place. We believe Your goodness, we receive Your grace. We delight ourselves at Your table, O God. You do all things well, just look at our lives. And His banner over me is love. His banner over me, His banner over you, His banner over us is love, love, love. His banner over me, His banner over you, His banner over us, is love, love, love. words and music by Kevin Prosch 1991 Mercy Publishing; CCLI #11091155 Sermon The Rev. Jonathan G. Robbins Holy Baptism Presentation and Examination of the Candidates The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. 4
Parents and Godparents We present Dorian Joseph MacKanos-Voorhees to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Tonyja Jo MacKanos, do you desire to be baptized? Candidate I do. Will you be responsible for seeing that Dorian is brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents and Godparents We will, with God s help. Will you by your prayers and witness help Tonyja and Dorian to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents and Godparents We will, with God s help. Then the asks the following questions of Tonyja and of parents and godparents on behalf of Dorian. Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer 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 Tonyja and Dorian in their life in Christ? We will. Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. The Baptismal Covenant Please stand. 5
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 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. Prayers for the Candidates Let us now pray for Tonyja and Dorian who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth. Please respond to each petition by saying, Lord, hear our prayer. The concludes: 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 forever. Amen. Thanksgiving over the Water The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. 6
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. At the following words, the touches the water 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 forever 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 forever. Amen. The Baptism Tonyja Jo MacKanos, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Tonyja, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own forever. Amen. Dorian Joseph MacKanos-Voorees, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dorian, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own forever. 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. and 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. Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Then the Ministers and the may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Announcements Holy Communion 7
Offertory Solo Dave Petty Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise him, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! All Rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI 1109115 Great Thanksgiving 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 him thanks and praise. The proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, for in the multitude of your saints you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: and sing Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. The continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. 8
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 you and for many for the orgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: and say Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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 forever. Amen. 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. Breaking of the Bread All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Fraction Anthem Jesus Lamb of God have mercy on us. Jesus bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer, redeemer of the world, Give us your peace, give us your peace. Used by permission. CCLI 11091155 Communion Music Let Us Break Bread Together Let us break bread together on our knees, Let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 9
Let us drink wine together on our knees, Let us drink wine together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees, Let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees, Let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. words: Afro-American spiritual 1986CCLI #11091155 Oh How He Loves You and Me O how He loves you and me! O how He loves you and me! He gave His life, what more could He give? O how He loves you, O how He loves me, O how He loves you and me! Jesus to Calvary did go, His love for mankind to show What He did there brought hope from despair. Words & Music: 1975 Word Music, LLCCLI #11091155 Bind Us Together Bind us together Lord, bind us together with cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, bind us together Lord, bind us together with love. There is only one God. There is only one King There is only one body. That is why I sing! Words & Music: Bob Gillman 1977, Kingsway scli #11091155 Let us pray. Postcommunion Prayer 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. Blessing The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. 10
Recessional Hymn I Sing a Song of the Saints I sing a song of the saints of God, patient and brave and true, who toiled and fought and lived and died for the Lord they loved and knew. And one was a doctor, and one was a queen, and one was a shepherdess on the green; they were all of them saints of God, and I mean, God helping, to be one too. They loved their Lord so dear, so dear, and his love made them strong; and they followed the right for Jesus' sake the whole of their good lives long. And one was a soldier, and one was a priest, and one was slain by a fierce wild beast; and there's not any reason, no, not the least, why I shouldn't be one too. They lived not only in ages past; there are hundreds of thousands still. The world is bright with the joyous saints who love to do Jesus' will. You can meet them in school, on the street, in the store, in church, by the sea, in the house next door; they are saints of God, whether rich or poor, and I mean to be one too. Words & Music: Lesbia Scott (1898-1986) Dismissal Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW 11
November 4, 2012 St. Paul s Church Announcements We encourage you to tear off this announcement page to take with you to reference during the week. Pastor s Discretionary Fund The cash offering received on the first Sunday of the month is used by Pastor Jon at his discretion to help those in need and there are many in our community. Thanks for your generous contributions. TRUNK OR TREAT: AN OUTREACH SUCCESS! Thanks to the many who decorated cars, contributed candy, volunteered with set up, welcoming, directing cars and clean up. Your great effort showed the LOVE OF CHRIST to all who stopped by, children and parents alike! Friendship Forms We are delighted to have you worship with us today and in order to serve you, ask that you complete the FRIENDSHIP FORM in the BINDER located under the end chair of each row, especially if you are a visitor. Do you need special prayer, pastoral assistance or just have a comment? Let us know on the Friendship Form. All Saints Pancake Breakfast Today Everyone is invited to share a delicious meal and fellowship time today after the 10am service, even if you did not sign up. The cost is $7 per person (children under 12 free). ***ALL WEDNESDAY EVENING MINISTRIES RESUME THIS WEEK*** What are they? ALPHA meets in The Café for dinner and discussion 6-8pm. THE SURF CLUB (the high school youth group) meets here in the sanctuary from 6-8pm. THE SKIMMERS (for kids 8-12yrs) meets downstairs with Robin and Margie. Call the church office for more information on any of the ministries: 231.3552 Operation Christmas Child Today, the Children s Ministry kicks off their Operation Christmas Child project. After watching a short video during Children s Worship, the children will be invited to pick leaves from our fall tree and purchase the items listed on the leaves. All items will be returned to the children s area by Sunday, November 18, when the children will pack shoe boxes and present them to be blessed during the offertory. Prayer is a most important part of this project and a way the CONGREGATION can participate. So please pick up a PRAYER CARD on the back table and support us with your prayers. Christmas Choral Group The response to forming a small Christmas choral group has been great! There is plenty of room yet for YOU to join. Rehearsals for enhancing the Christmas Eve worship service/children s pageant will be minimal. If you might consider this opportunity please write SING on the friendship form. Women of St Paul s: HAVE YOU SAVED THE DATE? Our first ever WOMEN S RETREAT will be held February 15 & 16, 2013 at McKee Botanical Gardens. Basic information is on the Save-the-Date flyer. Alison Petty will be distributing them after the service if you have not yet received one. Remember to mark your calendars, share with friends and watch for more information! 12
Altar Flowers To honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a special occasion, consider providing altar flowers for a Sunday. The price of $50 allows Marlen McCann the use of her talents in creating beautiful arrangements for our worship space. Please sign up on the flower chart on the BULLETIN BOARD or call Norma at the office. St. Paul s Healing Ministry If you are in need of healing prayers for yourself or a loved one, our healing prayer team is here to serve you. Please come to the right side of the altar after the service and a healing team member will pray with you. Sunday AM Bible Study Bill Proctor s ongoing adult Bible study Jesus in Genesis - Volume II meets each Sunday in the Café at 9am. All Women Welcome: Women s Prayer Groups The Morning Women s Prayer Group meets Thursdays at 10am in the church office. The Evening Women s Prayer Group meeting Tuesdays at 5:30pm will be resuming soon. If you are considering joining either group or would like more information, please call the church office. Membership at St. Paul s Church Membership forms can be found on the information table by the entry doors. Just fill out and return to us. If you have questions or need additional information, call the office, 772-231-3552, or email nallen@stpaulsirc.org www.stpaulsirc.org Have you visited our website lately? You can now see the current and previous newsletters as well as Sunday s bulletin and announcements for the week. Information and pictures change frequently so check it out! Are you or someone you know ill or in the hospital? Please be sure to contact the Church Office so we can make a personal visit and minister to your needs. Email addresses are below or call 772-231-3552. St. Paul s Staff The Rev. Jonathan G. Robbins, Senior Pastor Dave Petty, Music Worship Leader* Robert Demsick, Director of Student Ministry Robin Hanson, Director of Children and Family Ministry Norma Allen, Administrator Alison Petty, Parish Secretary* Michele Lee, Bookkeeper* *Part-time Email Address jrobbins@stpaulsirc.org robdemsick@yahoo.com rhanson@stpaulsirc.org nallen@stpaulsirc.org apetty@stpaulsirc.org michele0005@att.net St. Paul s 2012 Vestry (and the ministry they oversee) William (Bill) Proctor, Senior Warden, Discipleship Marie Roberts Hillman, Junior Warden, Worship Jim Crockett, Treasurer, Stewardship Denise Webster, Secretary/Clerk, Outreach Champ Sheridan, Fellowship Marianne Day, Evangelism Vestry Meeting The Vestry meetings are on the last Monday of every month. The open meetings are currently held at Champ Sheridan s home located at 150 Seaspray Lane, Vero Beach, 32963. Let us know by noon on the day of the meeting if you plan to attend. Meeting minutes are available from the church office upon request. 13
CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD Important events, a monthly calendar, sign-up sheets and schedules, the flower chart, news articles and pictures of our members are all posted on the bulletin board in the back of church. See or call Norma for any new postings. And on Facebook Visit www.stpaulsirc.org for current and upcoming events. You just might see YOUR picture there! OFFICE: 664 Azalea Ln., #C, Vero Beach, FL 32963 * 772-231-3552 * M-F 8:00-4:30 * www.stpaulsirc.org SERVICES: The Surf Club Hotel, 4700 Hwy. A1A, Vero Beach * Sundays 8am Traditional, 10am Contemporary 14