Episcopal Diocese of Iowa Convention Eucharist Sunday, October 28, 2018
Welcome to this special service of the Holy Eucharist with Presiding Michael Curry, being broadcast via Livestream to congregations around the Diocese of Iowa, where Worship Leaders are gathering and Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers are administering Communion from the Reserve Sacrament by special permission of the diocesan bishop. At each of the satellite locations across Iowa, the elements have been consecrated at a service of special intention for this corporate worship today, as together we are One Church, Many Locations. Song of Gathering all stand as able Sing a New Church
Opening Acclamation Alleluia. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia. Blessed are you, holy and living One. You come to your people and set them free. Song of Praise Salutation God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Collect Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Reading all sit Jeremiah 31:7-9 Thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel. See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. : Thanks be to God. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then were we like those who dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad indeed. Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the watercourses of the Negev. Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves. Psalm 126 Second Reading Hebrews 7:23-28 The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. : Thanks be to God.
Gospel Hymn please stand as able O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing Gospel Mark 10:46-52 The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, Son of David, have mercy on me! Jesus stood still and said, Call him here. And they called the blind man, saying to him, Take heart; get up, he is calling you. So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man said to him, My teacher, let me see again. Jesus said to him, Go; your faith has made you well. Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Proclamation The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry silence Renewal of Baptismal Covenant The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry Dear people of God: As we leave this convention, we leave as God s hands, feet, and heart in this world. Remember to care alike for young and old, strong and weak, rich and poor. By your words, and in your life, proclaim the Gospel. Love and serve God s people. Nourish them, and strengthen them to glorify God in this life and in the life to come. I call upon you now to renew the promises of Holy Baptism. Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? I do. 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. May Almighty God, who has given us new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, and called us to ministry in Jesus Christ, keep us in eternal life by his grace; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the God of abundance, enliven the Church for its mission that we may be salt of the earth and light to the world. Breathe fresh life into your people. Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action. We pray for the world: That a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples. Creator of all, lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace. That we may respect one another in freedom and truth. Awaken in us a sense of wonder for the earth and all that is in it. Teach us to care creatively for its resources. We pray for the community: (Particular intercessions/thanksgivings may be offered.) God of truth, inspire with your wisdom those whose decisions affect the lives of others that all may act with integrity and courage. Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours. May we serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us. We pray for those in need: (Particular intercessions/thanksgivings may be offered.) God of hope, comfort and restore all who suffer in body, mind or spirit. May they know the power of your healing love. Make us willing agents of your compassion. Strengthen us as we share in making people whole. We remember those who have died and those who mourn: (Particular intercessions/thanksgivings may be offered.) We remember with thanksgiving those who have died in the faith of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you alone. Into your hands, merciful God, we commend them. We pray for ourselves and our ministries: (Particular intercessions/thanksgivings may be offered.) Lord, you have called us to serve you. Grant that we may walk in your presence: your love in our hearts, your truth in our minds, your strength in our wills; until, at the end of our journey, we know the joy of our homecoming and the welcome of your embrace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. The Offertory Welcome Table Traditional Presentation of Offerings We Sing God s Story The 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 God our 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. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations. 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: 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 you and for all 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 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 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. Fraction Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Invitation to Communion The Gifts of God for the of God. Spirit Guide Me by Jack Greve Healer of Our Every Ill
Post Communion Prayer God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Send Us Out by Sharon Anway (Verses sung by Choir; Refrain by All) Almighty, ever-living God, oh, we thank you for all you do to fill our lives with love. You give us everlasting life, and we thank you and join with saints to sing your praise above. Refrain: So send us, send us out. Send us, send us out. Send us, send us out to bring love to the world. We know that we are one in Christ---sisters, brothers--- you give us strength for the work you call us to. We know that you will raise us up in your power, and we will in our hearts be praising you. Refrain You promise us that you will lead; we will follow, believing that your light will show the way. Your Holy Spirit calls us now; we will answer by walking in your truth and love today. Refrain (sing three times) Copyright 2018 by Sharon Anway. All rights reserved. Permission is granted for this one-time use by the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa 2018 convention. Blessing The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
Song of Sending Dismissal Deacon *Torah Ora is Hebrew for The Law is our Light. Let us go forth into the world. rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia. Sources: The Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, with permission under Onelicense.net license A709426; and original pieces by permission of the author, for one-time use.