26th October 2014 Bible Sunday Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Welcome! We bid you a very warm welcome to our worship today. Prelude Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' (Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now) - BWV 632 J.S. Bach Please stand to sing our opening Hymn No 357 in Common Praise. 1 Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, his praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! 2 Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out; but above all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! All In the Name + of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Priest All The Lord be with you. And also with you. Priest Words of welcome and introduction are said We say together the Collect for Purity. We invite you to humbly kneel. All Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we 2 may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Confession and Absolution. Priest The word of God is living and active. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. All is open and laid bare before the eyes of God to whom we give account. Therefore we confess our shortcomings and sins in penitence and faith. Silence is kept Priest All Priest All Priest All Priest All Your word convicts us: „all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God‟. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Your word commands us: „repent, and believe the good news‟. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Your word assures us: „Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners‟. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 3 We stand to sing together the ‘Gloria in Excelsis’ 4 We pray together the Collect of the Day. Priest All Let us pray. Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Please sit for the first letter of the first reading from Nehemiah (Chapter 8. 1-4a, 8-12) All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. The scribe Ezra stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, „This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not 5 mourn or weep.‟ For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, „Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.‟ So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, „Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.‟ And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them. Reader All Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God. We stand to chant Psalm 119 6 Please sit for a reading from the letter to the Colossians (Chapter 3.12-17) As God‟s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Reader All Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God. 7 Please stand to sing our Gradual hymn No 561 1 Lord, your word shall guide us And with truth provide us: teach us to receive it and with joy believe it. 2 When our foes are near us, then your word shall cheer us word of consolation, message of salvation. 3 When the storms distress us and dark clouds oppress us, then your word protects us and its light directs us. 4 Who can tell the pleasure, who recount the treasure by your word imparted, to the simple hearted? 5 Word of mercy giving courage to the living; word of life, supplying comfort to the dying. Priest All sing Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Priest All sing Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Priest All sing The Lord be with you And also with you Priest Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St Matthew (Chapter 24:30-35) Glory to you, O Lord. All sing 8 Priest Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see “the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven” with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. „From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. At the conclusion of the Gospel Priest All sing This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 6 O that we, discerning its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear you-evermore be near you! Sermon The Reverend Michael Fuller Please stand as we affirm our faith All 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, 9 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 from the Holy Spirit and 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; 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 worshipped 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. Please remain standing or kneel for our prayers Intercessor All Rejoicing in the fellowship of Mary the mother of Jesus, and St John the Beloved, our patron and all the saints we commend ourselves and all people to your unfailing love. Merciful Father: Accept these our prayers for the sake of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 10 Please stand for the Peace Priest All Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. All may simply exchange a sign of peace During the singing of Hymn No 604 (tune Kingsfold), a collection will be taken. 1 Your word, O God, a living sword, reveals within each heart the love of self, the hidden fears, that keep us far apart; we seek to stand by our own strength but fail and fall alone, and still we find ourselves afraid to know as we are known. 2 Your word, O God, a living sword, cuts deep, and there it finds the wall we build in self-defense that blocks our sight and blinds; we cannot see our neighbours‟ needs above the walls and bars that we have made to save ourselves, and they cannot see ours. 3 Your word, O God, a living sword, strikes deep within each soul and opens up the path by which you come to make us whole; and with your love set deep within we need not stand alone, for love drives out our faithless fears and makes your people one. 11 Priest It is indeed right and good, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. For he is your eternal and creative Word, through whom all things came into being; the Word made flesh who dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. He fulfills the Law and the Prophets, dying for our sins and rising again in accordance with the Scriptures. He stands among us in his risen power, opening to us his living word, and making himself known in the breaking of the bread. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you and singing: 12 We invite you to kneel Priest Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. (+) In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. (+) 13 Let us together proclaim the mystery of faith: Priest All say boldly And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of Mary the mother of Jesus, St John the Beloved, our patron and all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, now and forever. Amen. Priest Being made one by the power of the Spirit, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. 14 Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Priest breaks the consecrated bread. Priest All Jesus is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world; happy are they that are called to His supper. Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed. We invite all Christians to receive Communion at our altar. If you prefer to receive a blessing please come at the same time. If you are unable to make your way to the altar please ask a sidesperson to have Communion brought to you. Gluten free wafers are available. We invite children to receive communion, and they will be served the bread of communion only. The sacrament of healing is available in the side chapel after distribution of Communion. Communion Anthem Thy Word is a Lantern We keep a silence 15 Henry Purcell Prayer after Communion - please stand Priest All All Lord Jesus, we thank you that you nourish us at the table of your word and the table of your sacrament; as we feed on you, the bread of life, may we daily grow into your likeness. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen. We sit for the notices We stand for the Blessing Priest All Go my brothers and sisters in peace, knowing that you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. We sing our final Hymn No 433 in Common Praise 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 16 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervour, draw us closer in community; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let your priests, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children's liberty; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. © Hope Publishing Co 17 Dismissal Priest All Go; share the Good News of God‟s love Thanks be to God. Amen. Postlude Toccata from Symphony No. 5 C.M. Widor The organ postlude is to uplift us as we go out into the world and as such is part of our worship. Please refrain from applauding. Please join us in the Trendell Lounge for refreshments. The St John’s Covenant Prayer, which we invite you to pray Infinite Lord and eternal God rouse your church in this place, restore your people‟s sense of Mission and revive your work in holiness and strength. By your Spirit teach us to give our energy, our time, our money, our service and our prayer that your Kingdom may be advanced here and in the entire world; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 18 St John‟s Shaughnessy Anglican Church 1490 Nanton Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2E2 Telephone (604) 731-4966 (ex 19 for office) email: [email protected] web: www.sjs.net Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 3:00pm CCLI License # 143069. Copyright © 2004 by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. Common Worship: Material from which is included in this service, is copyright © The Archbishops’ Council 2005. We acknowledge our presence is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Rector Associate Priest Rector‟s Warden People‟s Warden Acting Treasurer Vestry Clerk Music Director Parish Administrator PWRDF Rep Sacristan and MC The Rev‟d Fr. Michael Fuller The Rev‟d Fr. 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