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Christ  Church
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Feb rua r y 8, 2 01 5
The Rev. Douglas G. Tompkins, Rector
The Rev. Judith Buck-Glenn, Associate Rector
The Rev. William Musselman, Rector Emeritus
Ms. Janet Miller, Organist
Church Office 610-521-1626
104 Nevin St. Ridley Park, PA 19078
www.ChristChurchRidleyPark.org
Welcome to Christ Church! We are delighted that you are
worshipping with us. All baptized persons of every denomination are
welcome to receive communion at our altar. Please introduce
yourself to one of our greeters. You are invited to put on a nametag
as you come into church. You are also welcome to fill out a pew card
and place it in the offering plate or give it to a greeter. Please let an
usher know if you are unable to come to the railing for Communion
and the clergy will come to you.
Are you looking for a church home? You are welcome to fill out a
pew card and place it in the offering plate or give it to a greeter. On
it you can indicate that you would like the clergy to call on you.
Out of respect for neighbors wishing for quiet time to pray before
the liturgy begins, please refrain from LOUD talking in the nave.
Flower Memorials – In loving memory of Elizabeth Tumulty,
Elizabeth Signor and Paula Bandura, by the Signor and Zappone
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
New Directory – Have you ever wondered who the person sitting
across the aisle is? Heard a name and wanted a face to go with that
mane? Are you new to Christ Church? We have a solution, a new
pictorial directory. There is no cost for the directory. PROVIDED
YOU GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN! You will also receive a FREE
8X10 portrait. During this time there is also a 20% off all portrait
packages. Pictures are scheduled to be taken on Friday, March 13th,
from 2 to 9 PM. And also on Saturday, March 14th, from 10:00 AM
to 5:00 PM. You can sign up online through the church website, or
starting this weekend, February 7th, there will be LIVE sign-ups in
the back of church. Please make every effort to be a part of the new
directory. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kathy
Okarski at 610-368-2176.
Come join us for the Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper:
Tuesday, February 17, from 5-6:30 PM in Musselman Hall. Food,
fellowship and fun for all ages. $12 for a family;$5 for adults; $4 for
seniors: $3 for children ages 3-7: Free for children under 3.
Sponsored by the Christian Education Committee. All proceeds
benefit our two ChildFund children.
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Ash Wednesday is February 18th. Our services will be at 6:45 AM, 12
noon, and 7:00 PM.
2015 Pledge Envelopes are available on the table near the water
cooler near the green doors..
We now have a gluten-free option for Communion. If you require
this, please give your name and contact information to the office. We
need advance notice of your need.
Adult Ed – This week The Apostle’s Creed: “was crucified, died”
[34:31]. Next week: The Apostle’s Creed: “and was buried. He
descended into Hell. The third day he rose again from the
dead.”[29:56]
Ditty Bags - It is once again time to begin collecting the 16 items for
the Ditty bags that will be given to a shipful of mariners at the end of
the year. For the remainder of January and for February, the
Outreach Committee will focus on warm waterproof gloves, sewing
kits and men’s disposable razors.
Meetings this week: Monday, Book Group, 7:00 PM (DP);
Wednesday, Staff Meeting, 10:30 AM; Rector and Warden, 6:30
PM; Finance Committee, 7:00 PM; Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM.
Please join us on Friday, February 20th from 6:30pm-8:30pm for
Christ Church’s 3rd annual Snow Flake Dance in Musselman Hall.
We will enjoy a fun evening of great music by our own DJ, Johnny
Quayson, snacks, refreshments, fellowship and crafts. This event is
for all ages both children and adults. Feel free to invite family,
friends and neighbors. Dress casual or in your Sunday best. Our
thanks to Bill Graham’s Auto Service and DJ, Johnny Quayson for
helping sponsor this event.
Outreach News – On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, we will once
again be serving the homeless at the Life Center in Upper Darby.
Please look for sign-up sheets, recipes and pans on the table by the
water cooler beginning the week of January 25th. Once again, we
thank you, in advance, for your anticipated participation in the
worthwhile Outreach endeavor.
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Do you pledge to Christ Church? If you didn’t get a chance to fill out
a pledge card, now is an excellent opportunity. There are additional
pledge cards available at the back of church. You can also go to the
church website and fill out a pledge card online.
Would you like to establish a fund for Christ Church through your
estate planning? Your restricted gift will ensure the continuation of
the ministry of Christ Church and will benefit your parish friends
and family for generations to come. Please speak to the rector if you
would like assistance in establishing such a fund. You might also
consider a gift to our permanent endowment fund.
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) announced a new program:
ECS Home Care. This program provides non-medical care to
Episcopalians, their family and friends. Built around the promise of
“greater care for the greater good” this program offers
compassionate, reliable caregivers at market rates from a source you
can trust – ECS. The proceeds from this program support the
charitable mission of ECS. Caregiver services include personal care
(medication reminders, bathing and personal hygiene, toileting and
continence care, dressing and grooming…); homemaking (meal
planning, preparation and serving, personal laundry, grocery
shopping…) Companionship and Overnight and Live-in Care.
Anyone interested in this program can call for a free care assessment
at (855) 631-1112.
Do we have your email address??? So much of our correspondence
now is through email. If you have not been receiving weekly email
news bulletins and other important notifications, please be sure to let
the office know your email address, and update us on any changes.
You can also put it on a white pew card. Place it in the offering plate.
Children’s Pew Envelopes: All the money collected from children in
Sunday School and Children’s Chapel and from Lenten Mite Boxes
goes to support our two ChildFund children, Chanel and Jay-R. All
proceeds from the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper also go to these
children. There are special offering envelopes for children in the
pews. If your child is going to put money in the plate, please give
them a children’s pew envelope. Please note that ANY donation
made in these special envelopes will be credited to our ChildFund
children—you don’t have to be a child!
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Pull-up Tabs: If you get pull-up tabs from beverage, soup or pet food
cans (including colored tabs), the Outreach Committee is collecting
tabs for Ronald McDonald House. There is a marked clear plastic
jar on the counter near the green doors where you can drop the tabs.
Activity bags for children can be found on a rack in the back of
church, under the memorial table. Bags with pink stickers are for
younger children – up to age 5 or so. Please take any activity your
child completes home with you and return the bags to the rack.
Please do not take crayons, or the whole bag, but just the children’s
work, home with you.
Please remember Christ Church in your will and estate planning. If
you need further information on how to make provisions for the
church, please speak to the rector.
Military Service: Richard Walker - U.S. Army; Eric Curfman Army; Michael A. Smith - Captain, U.S. Army; Charles Schlegel –
Col., Air Force; John Oliver - U. S. Navy; Nicole Gieder, USN; David
Berkland – USAF; Timothy Nellet – USMC; Staff Sgt. Tony Grassel,
USAF; Robert Whalen, National Guard; Michael Belay; Capt. Chris
Warrick, Army Ranger; Neil Shea, Marine Reserve; Jerome
Swierczek, USMC; William Simpson, Marine Corps
**Please let us know when we can remove a name from this list. **
THOSE SEEKING WORK: Lynn, Lucille, Andrea
THIS WEEK’S PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Eleanor G., Saul
Family
CONTINUING PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Jessica Davenport,
Kim Scheb, Tony, Joseph Kershaw, Megan, Cameron, Pat, Terri M.,
Talon, John Rubillo, Sr., Fran Johnson, Mary Stokes, Mike, Chris
Ternove, McKenzie, Freddy Bibbo, Sr. Magdalene, Rita, Earl,
Howard, Brielle Barber, Leisa, Shawna, Helen Fowler, Amy, Sean
H., Bob Hanson, Don Mitchell, Robin T., Abigail, Kevin, Madison,
Denise Milam, Joyce Farr, Carrie Schroeder, Roger L., Mary Beth
S., Karen K., Carol J., Janice, Armando Mendez, the Webb family,
Mary Ann M., Kathy, David, Kimberly Polonsky, Chrissy, Maripat,
Danielle
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Names will remain on the continuing prayer list for a four week
period. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that prayers have
been answered and the name(s) will be removed from the list.
Memorials: Elizabeth Tumulty, Elizabeth Signor, Paula Bandura
Departed: Dorothy Druce, Anna Saul
Participating in the Liturgy Today
Altar Guild
Team II
Eleanor Humes
Kay Twesten
Ushers
Acolytes
8:00 AM
Al Humes
Ed Riffert
8:00 AM
Jason Tustin (C/S)
8:00 AM
Joe Mullany
10:00 AM
S: Harry Cotter
T: Delanie Hollar
T: Riley Signor
C: Emily Cooper
Banner: Julia Huppman
10:00 AM
Paul King
Sam Shemeluk
10:00 AM
Ollie Rhine
Mike Barnard
Betsy Kirkpatrick
general backup
Chalice Bearers
8:00 AM
Joe Mullany
Lay Readers
Counters
Newcomer Greeters
Team Four
Gerry Martz, Captain
LEMS
JI
D&DR
MPK
KM
RH
10:00 AM
Cheryl Huber
Kathy Klee
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for the Diocese of
Maiduguri (Jos, Nigeria)
DIOCESAN PROGRAMS: Cathedral Chapter
DIOCESE OF GUATEMALA: Iglesia Episcopal San Esteban, (Saint
Stephen’s Church), Mariscos, The Rev. Ruben Matute
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A Note on Today’s Readings
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany—Year B
Today’s Gospel continues Mark’s account of the first events in Jesus’
ministry. Once again, Jesus was faced with illness which he cured and
evil spirits which he cast out. But rather than stay in that place as a
healer, he moves on to announce the good news of God’s Kingdom in
other places as well.
The first reading proclaims God as ruler and creator of all things. God is
incomparable and inexhaustible, and God’s power is the source of our
life and that power animates our lives and our ministry.
In the second reading, Paul is responding to another problem in the
Corinthian church. Wandering preachers had come to them and,
preaching for money, had proclaimed strange versions of the Gospel.
Paul wants to make it clear that his is the Gospel of Christ and the proof
that he is not altering it to be popular is that he does not ask for money.
It is the proclamation of Christ that is central. We are called and
converted by that message and baptized into that faith. We gather at the
Lord’s Table in response, for empowerment, but we also gather in order
to be sent forth in that power to proclaim the message to others.
From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year.
Copyright © 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.
The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Prelude: Echo Fantasia
Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck
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Liturgy of the Word
Entrance Rite
Hymn (8 AM verses 1 and 4)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
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Hymnal 381
The Celebrant says
People
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Celebrant says
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.
The following is sung, all standing
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The following is said, all standing
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
Celebrant
People
Celebrant
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty
of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our
Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading
Isaiah 40:21-31
All sit.
A Reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from
the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the
earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants
are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and
spreads them like a tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and
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makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted,
scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he
blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like
stubble. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says
the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He
who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name;
because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why
do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the
Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known?
Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the
ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is
unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless.
Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted;
but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall
mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they
shall walk and not faint.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Reader
People
Remain seated.
Psalm 147:1-12,21c
Laudate Dominum
1 Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
2 The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; *
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
3 He heals the brokenhearted *
and binds up their wounds.
4 He counts the number of the stars *
and calls them all by their names.
5 Great is our LORD and mighty in power; *
there is no limit to his wisdom.
6 The LORD lifts up the lowly, *
but casts the wicked to the ground.
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7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; *
make music to our God upon the harp.
8 He covers the heavens with clouds *
and prepares rain for the earth;
9 He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *
and green plants to serve mankind.
10 He provides food for flocks and herds *
and for the young ravens when they cry.
11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *
he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;
12 But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him, *
in those who await his gracious favor.
21 Hallelujah!
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
A Reading from Paul’s First letter to the Church in Corinth.
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an
obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel!
For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own
will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just
this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as
not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free with
respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more
of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those
under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not
under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside
the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from
God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside
the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I
have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save
some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its
blessings.
Reader
People
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Children's Sermon
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Sequence
All stand.
Hymnal 529
In Christ there is no East or West
Holy Gospel
Mark 1:29-39
All stand.
Deacon
People
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
Mark.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house
of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-inlaw was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He
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came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her,
and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to
him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was
gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with
various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the
demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was
still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he
prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they
found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He
answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim
the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went
throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and
casting out demons.
Deacon
People
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Judith Buck-Glenn
Nicene Creed
All stand.
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,
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.
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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.
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.
Prayers of the People
All remain standing.
With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying,
“Lord, have mercy.”
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God,
and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this borough, for every city and community, and for those who live
in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will
to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick
and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
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For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for
prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let
us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
(clergy read) For those who serve in our armed forces,
especially_________ let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
(clergy read) For those on our parish prayer list, remembering
_________ let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
(clergy read) For those departed this life, especially _________ let us
pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and
without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
In the communion of [ ___________ and of all the] saints, let us
commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.
To thee, O Lord our God.
Silence
Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask, help us to
ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we
dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin
All kneel.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence.
Minister and People
Most merciful God,
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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.
The Priest stands and says
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.
Peace
All stand.
Celebrant
People
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Announcements
Holy Communion
The Celebrant says
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come
into his courts. Psalm 96:8
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WLP 774
From miles around the sick ones came
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Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and
money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are
presented and placed on the Altar.
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow / praise him, all creatures here
below / praise him above, ye heavenly host / praise Father, Son, and
Holy Ghost.
Great Thanksgiving
The people remain standing.
Celebrant
People
Celebrant
People
Celebrant
People
Celebrant
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 our thanks and praise.
It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks,
all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy.
Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of
every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing (say):
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The people stand or kneel.
The Celebrant continues
Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life.
You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite
love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful
stewards and show forth your bountiful grace. But we failed to honor
your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your
goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation,
abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care
for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people. Through
Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered
us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to
renew your promise of salvation.
Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal
flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he
revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he
triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life.
On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread,
and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his
friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do
this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus 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
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poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you
drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the
mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from
your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be
for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who
share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s
Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your
daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to
come, we may praise your Name for ever. Through Christ and with
Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor,
glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN.
The Celebrant then continues
And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,
People and Celebrant
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.
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Breaking of the Bread
A period of silence is kept.
Alleluia. Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
The Celebrant says
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 baptized persons, whatever your denominational affiliation, are welcome to receive
Holy Communion at our altar. You may stand at the altar rail if your knees do not permit
kneeling. Please assist the chalice bearer by gently holding the base of the chalice.
Please do not hold the top of the chalice. If you wish, you may intinct (dip) the host
(consecrated bread) in the chalice. If you do not wish to receive the wine, fold your arms
over your chest. Baptized children may receive with parent's permission, otherwise they
will receive a blessing.
Communion Anthem "Come and Taste"
After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
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arr. Alice Parker
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.
Blessing
The priest blesses the people, saying
May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a
light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
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Postcommunion Hymn (8AM, vs. 1, 4, 5)
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The church of Christ in every age
Deacon
People
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
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Postlude "In Christ There Is No East or West"
Dale Wood
H 381 — Words: From WORSHIP SUPPLEMENT. © 1969, Concordia Publishing House. Used by
permission. H 529 — Words: Reprinted by permission of The American Tract Society, Garland,
Texas. Music: Copyright © 1940, Henry T. Burleigh. Used by permission of the Estate of Henry T.
Burleigh. S 129 — Setting: Copyright © Church Publishing, Inc. S 163 — Setting: Copyright ©
Church Publishing, Inc. S 280 — Setting: Copyright © Church Publishing, Inc. W 774 — Words: ©
1994 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188, All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Music: © 1994 Selah Publishing Co., Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-710779.
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