SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Concord, NH The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2020 St. Paul’s “This Is Our Story” worship service celebrates our individual spiritual journeys. This special service takes place in months with five Sundays (four times a year.) The Prelude Invention #1 in C Major by J.S. Bach Marla Stroub Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Hymn 390 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation: Join the great throng, psaltery, organ, and song, Sounding in glad adoration. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the Amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore him. Opening Prayer Blessed be God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 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 glorious name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Concord, NH
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 16, 2020
St. Paul’s “This Is Our Story” worship service celebrates our individual spiritual journeys. This special service takes place in months with five Sundays (four times a year.)
The Prelude Invention #1 in C Major by J.S. Bach Marla Stroub
Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Hymn 390
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation: Join the great throng, psaltery, organ, and song, Sounding in glad adoration.
Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the Amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore him.
Opening Prayer
Blessed be God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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 glorious name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria To God be the glory, all glory in the highest and peace to his people who dwell here below, Our heav'nly Father, our Lord, and our sov'reign, to you, the Almighty, our praises bestow. We worship and adore you, we bow here before you with grateful thanksgiving, our song let us raise. All glory and honor and glad adoration to God in the highest, hosanna and praise.
Lord Jesus, the only begotten of the Father we praise and we bless you, the Son and the Lamb. The sin of the world you have taken upon you, have mercy upon us, the Great I AM. For holy, you meet us, yet lowly you greet us, the Lord in the highest, the Holy One. All glory to the Father, the Son and the Spirit, From ages everlasting, the Three in One.
The Collect Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A reading from the Book of Genesis (45:1-15) Tamar Roberts
Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence.
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. I will provide for you there—since there are five more years of famine to come—so that you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty.’ And now your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my own mouth that speaks to you. You must tell my father how greatly I am honored in Egypt, and all that you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.” Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, while Benjamin wept upon his neck. And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 133 John Cabibi
1 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, * when brethren live together in unity!
2 It is like fine oil upon the head * that runs down upon the beard,
3 Upon the beard of Aaron, * and runs down upon the collar of his robe.
4 It is like the dew of Hermon * that falls upon the hills of Zion.
5 For there the LORD has ordained the blessing: * life for evermore.
A reading from the letter to the Romans (11:1-2a. 29-32) Alex Atkinson
I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew.
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient to God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now been disobedient in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy. For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn From all that dwell below the skies Hymn 380
From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise! Let the Redeemer's Name be sung Through ev'ry land by ev'ry tongue.
Eternal are Thy mercies Lord; And truth eternal is Thy word: Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore Till suns shall rise and set no more.
The Gospel Brother Charles Edward OLW
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. (15:21-28) Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Story Rev. Peggy Schnack
The Affirmation of Faith From Ephesians 3
We believe in God the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
We believe in God the Son, who lives in our hearts through faith and fills us with his love.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with power from on high.
We believe in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Prayers of the People, Form III Led by Casper Kranenburg
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
As we pray through our Parish List, we lift the following people to you, giving thanks for each of them and asking for your blessing on their lives:
Mike & Liz McKinney; Cyndy McLeod; Fred, Dott & Zachary McMenemy; Pat McPhee; Alison McWilliams; Jerry Meadows;
Rocio Menard, Daniella Taveras, & Gabriel Lopez; Pete & Debbie Messineo; Kevin Millard & Rex Yancey; Timmy Miller;
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble: especially today… Please add the names of anyone you may be holding in your heart today…
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest; especially today… and those in whose memory altar flowers were given: Gayle Braley and Leo Sauve. Please add the names of anyone whose loss you may be grieving today…
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Please offer your own prayers, either silently or aloud…
Amen.
Collect for Hope and Renewal
God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: A people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors,
bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we pray together:
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. 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 Confession Lord our God, in our sin we have avoided your call. Our love for you is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes away early. Have mercy on us; deliver us from judgment; bind up our wounds and revive us; in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
The Peace
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
The Announcements
The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Prayer for Spiritual Communion (adapted from Common Worship and St. Augustine’s Prayerbook) 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 thanks and praise.
Almighty God, good Father to us all, Your face is turned towards your world. In love you gave us Jesus your Son to rescue us from sin and death. Your Word goes out to call us home to the city where angels sing your praise. We join with them in heaven’s song:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Father of all, we give you thanks for every gift that comes from heaven. To the darkness Jesus came as your light. With signs of faith and words of hope he touched untouchables with love and washed the guilty clean. This is his story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest.
The crowds came out to see your Son, yet at the end they turned on him. On the night he was betrayed he came to table with his friends to celebrate the freedom of your people. This is his story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest.
O Most blessed Savior, together with the faithful of every altar of your Church where your blessed Body and Blood are being offered to the Father, we desire to offer you our praises and thanksgivings. We present to you ourselves, our souls and bodies, with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we cannot now receive you in the sacraments, we pray that you come spiritually into our hearts, and we unite ourselves to you and embrace you, O Jesus, with all the love of our souls.
COME, Lord Jesus, and dwell in our hearts. This is our story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest. Amen.
The Blessing
The Closing Hymn In Christ there is no East or West by J. Oxenham
In Christ there is no East or West, In Him no South or North, But one great fellowship of love Throughout the whole wide earth.
In Christ now meet both East and West, In him meet South and North, All Christly souls are one in him Throughout the whole wide earth.
The Dismissal
Postlude Jesus shall reign where’er the Sun by I. Watts Heather Maconaghy
We are all (including you!) called to be ministers to one another and to those around us by participating in God’s work in the world.
Ministers serving at this weekend’s service
Clergy The Rev. Kate Atkinson The Rev. Peggy Schnack
Brother Charles Edward OLW This is Our Story Speaker The Rev. Peggy Schnack Director of Music Ministries Heather Maconaghy Musicians Malia Stroub and Larry Maconaghy Lectors John Cabibi and Alex Atkinson Intercessor Casper Kranenburg
The Altar Flowers were given to the Glory of God
and in loving memory of
Gayle Braley
by Phil, Kristine, Laura, and Cecily Braley and Fred and Judy Morrell
Leo Sauve Sr. by Michael Sauve
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