Sunday, September 10, 2017: Proper 18 Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist WELCOME! We are delighted to have you with us today. You are invited to God s table to receive communion and to share in our community. If you are visiting, please introduce yourself and fill out a Welcome Card. Place the card in the offering plate or hand it to an usher. If you are looking for a church to call home, you are welcome here! CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN S Children s Chapel is offered for ages ten and under during the Gospel and Sermon, with infant and toddler care in the nursery. We enjoy a family worship service and Children s Sermon on the second Sunday of the month. THE WORD OF GOD OPENING HYMN Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee The Hymnal 376 The stand as able for the Hymn and opening THE OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. THE 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.
GATHERING HYMN There s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in This Place Wonder Love and Praise 752 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE LESSONS The Sit A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures Exodus 12:1-14 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt: This month shall mark for you the beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year for you. Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth of this month they are to take a lamb for each family, a lamb for each household. If a household is too small for a whole lamb,
it shall join its closest neighbor in obtaining one; the lamb shall be divided in proportion to the number of people who eat of it. Your lamb shall be without blemish, a year-old male; you may take it from the sheep or from the goats. You shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month; then the whole assembled congregation of Israel shall slaughter it at twilight. They shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses in which they eat it. They shall eat the lamb that same night; they shall eat it roasted over the fire with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. Do not eat any of it raw or boiled in water, but roasted over the fire, with its head, legs, and inner organs. You shall let none of it remain until the morning; anything that remains until the morning you shall burn. This is how you shall eat it: your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it hurriedly. It is the passover of the Lord. For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both human beings and animals; on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the Lord. The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live: when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. This day shall be a day of remembrance for you. You shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord; throughout your generations you shall observe it as a perpetual ordinance. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 149 Remaining seated, the Lector and the say the Psalm responsively 1 Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful. 2 Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; * let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his Name in the dance; * let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp. 4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people * and adorns the poor with victory. 5 Let the faithful rejoice in triumph; * let them be joyful on their beds. 6 Let the praises of God be in their throat * and a two-edged sword in their hand; 7 To wreak vengeance on the nations * and punishment on the peoples; 8 To bind their kings in chains * and their nobles with links of iron; 9 To inflict on them the judgment decreed; * this is glory for all his faithful people. Hallelujah! A Reading From the New Testament Romans 13:8-14 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet ; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, Love your neighbor as yourself. Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA VERSE The stand as able for the hymn and the Gospel The hymn is repeated before the Gospel and then again after the Gospel He Is Mine THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 18:15-20 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON The may be seated A moment of silence will be observed for reflection after the sermon Jimmy Bartz
Anglican Cycle of Prayer Indian Ocean Partner Parishes Church of St. John the Baptist, Hastings, England Santa Maria Magdalena, Favorito, Cuba Diocesan Cycle of Prayer St. Luke s, Buffalo Serving in the Military Lt. Cdr. Chris Hover Lt. Wolf Klotz Capt. Drake Kuebler In Need of Comfort Mo Aubrecio Bob Barr The Benedick Family Bret Bommer Stan Burch Peter Cook & Family Meghan Davis Faith Eisenman Joyce Goode Joy Greene The Haas Family Frank Halcromb Donald Hardie Jonna Holden John Jackson Alic Kelso Emily Knobloch Barbara Macfarlane Robert & Lois Martin The Mertz Family Brian Mickey John Oaks Suzie Sheffield Allison & Francisco Silveira Beverly Stone Mike Tepe Juliana Walton Carla Watsabaugh The Webber Family Ann Willott Cindy Winfield Celebrating Birthdays Cindy Bartz Stuart Bradley Tony Brooks Biz Carlin Patrick King Virginia McCall Rick Merrell Lucy Nystrom Fred Peightal Andy Phillips Robyn Reed Alice Ryan Stewart Sullivan Mike Thieme Rob Weed Celebrating Anniversaries Winslow & Andrea Bent Dave & Kelly French Mike & Luette Keegan Ernie LaBelle & Frances Pollak Chip & Courtney Marvin Randell & Trisha Mayers Bob & Julie McLaurin Shawn & Jill Milne Chris & Jude Mooney Rod & Annie Newcomb David & Lenore Nichols Fred & Daryl Peightal Butch & Linda Williams THE NICENE CREED Book of Common Prayer (BCP): p. 358 The stand as able and say together THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCP: Form III, p. 387 The Intercessor and pray responsively, kneeling or standing CONFESSION OF SIN BCP: p. 360 The kneel or stand as able THE PEACE The stand as able Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS The sit. The Revelations Newsletter is available in the Narthex and Hansen Hall for more information on what is happening around the parish. THE HOLY COMMUNION OFFERTORY The Lord s, my shepherd, I ll not want; In pastures green I lie. The Lord will lead me on my path with quiet waters by. (Repeat) My soul will be restored again; my way the Lord will make. I ll walk the paths of blessedness, e en for God s own name s sake. (Repeat) Though I may walk through death s dark vale, yet will I fear no ill, for you are with me, your rod and staff me comfort still. A table full you will provide in presence of my foes; my head with oil you will anoint, my cup overflows. Your love and mercy all my days swill surely follow me. In God s own house forevermore my dwelling place shall be. (Repeat) The Lord is My Shepherd, I Will Not Want by Hal Hopson PRESENTATION HYMN The stand as able We are marching in the light of God, We are marching in the light of God, We are marching in the light of God, We are marching in the light of, the light of God. We are marching, marching, we are marching, marching, We are marching in the light of, the light of God. We are marching, marching we are marching, marching, We are marching in the light of God. We Are Marching in the Light of God Hal Hopson GREAT THANKSGIVING BCP: Eucharistic Prayer B, p. 367 The remain standing
SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy Lord Wonder, Love, and Praise 858 The Celebrant & the sing together The kneel or stand as the Celebrant continues with the Great Thanksgiving BREAKING OF THE BREAD As the Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread, a period of silence is kept Alleluia Zimbabwe Chant Celebrant The Gifts of God for the of God. This is Christ s table, and Christ is our host at this feast. Children of any age and people of any denomination are welcome to receive communion. The bread will be placed in your hand. Please drink from the chalice of wine. If you prefer, leave the bread in your palm and the Eucharistic Minister will dip it in the wine and place the bread on your tongue. You may also receive the bread only and return to your seat. Gluten-free hosts are available upon request. If you are unable to come forward, but desire Communion, please notify an usher. If, for whatever reason, you do not wish to receive, you are invited to come forward for a blessing by crossing your arms. A member of St. John s Healing Ministry is available to be a companion in prayer in the Columbarium during Communion. COMMUNION HYMNS The are invited to sing The Lamb s High Banquet Called to Share The Hymnal 202 Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured The Hymnal 313
POST COMMUNION PRAYER The kneel or stand as able Celebrant 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. BLESSING The Priest blesses the people CLOSING HYMN Jesu, Jesu Lift Every Voice and Sing 74 THE DISMISSAL As the procession passes down the aisle, you are invited to face the doors of the church for the Dismissal Deacon Alleluia, Alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! POSTLUDE We invite you to join us for Coffee Hour in Hansen Hall after the service.
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY! To learn more about St. John s Episcopal Church go to our website, stjohnsjackson.org. The Reverend Jimmy Bartz, Rector The Reverend Brian Nystrom The Reverend Suzanne Harris The Reverend Mary Erickson Pam Phillips, Music Director Kirsten Farney, Music Assistant Margaret Hutton, Director of Faith, Care & Action Catherine Morahan, Director of the Children s & Youth Community Pam Woodson, Parish Life Robyn Reed, Director of Operations Haley Deming, Communications Director Liz Collins, Assistant to the Pastoral Staff Lonnie Brown, Browse N Buy Manager Blakeney Spong, Bright Beginnings Preschool Director