St. Martin’s Episcopal Church A Beacon of Christ’s Love, Spirit Fed, Serving Others The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost and Holy Baptism The Holy Eucharist – Rite II September 23, 2012 – 10:15a.m. Welcome! We are glad you are worshiping here today. We encourage all to settle in to a spirit of prayer before the service begins and to sing during Holy Communion. Please be sensitive to the needs of your fellow worshipers by silencing cell phones and maintaining a spirit of God focused peace. Thank you. Nursery Service available from 8:45 am – 11:30 a.m Ages: Infant – 4 years old Two books prescribe our liturgy: The Hymnal is the blue book in the pew rack and The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is the red book. We would like to have a record of your visit. Please complete a Welcome Card found in the pew and either drop it in the offering plate or hand it to a clergy person. A greeter is near the front doors to provide any other information. Hearing assist devices are available from the ushers. Thank you for worshiping with us.
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St. Martin’s Episcopal Church A Beacon of Christ’s Love, Spirit Fed, Serving Others
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost and Holy Baptism
The Holy Eucharist – Rite II
September 23, 2012 – 10:15a.m.
Welcome! We are glad you are worshiping here today. We encourage all to settle in to a spirit of prayer before the service begins and to sing during Holy Communion. Please be sensitive to the needs of your fellow worshipers by
silencing cell phones and maintaining a spirit of God focused peace. Thank you.
Nursery Service available from 8:45 am – 11:30 a.m Ages: Infant – 4 years old
Two books prescribe our liturgy: The Hymnal is the blue book in the pew rack and The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is the red book.
We would like to have a record of your visit. Please complete a Welcome Card found in the pew and either drop it in the offering plate or hand it to a clergy person.
A greeter is near the front doors to provide any other information.
Hearing assist devices are available from the ushers.
Thank you for worshiping with us.
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Prelude
Processional Hymn 213 “Come Away to the Skies, My Beloved, Arise” Middlebury
Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God’s call to us; Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.
The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. People Amen.
The Lessons
The people sit.
The First Lesson Proverbs 31:10-31 Reader A Reading from the book of Proverbs. A capable wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm,
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all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant,
she brings her food from far away. She rises while it is still night
and provides food for her household and tasks for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength, and makes her arms strong.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night.
She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all her household are clothed in crimson.
She makes herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the city gates, taking his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies the merchant with sashes.
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband too, and he praises her:
"Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all."
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Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 1 (In unison) BCP 585
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Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, * nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!
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Their delight is in the law of the LORD, * and they meditate on his law day and night.
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They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; * everything they do shall prosper.
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It is not so with the wicked; * they are like chaff which the wind blows away.
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Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, * nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.
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For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, * but the way of the wicked is doomed.
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The Second Lesson James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Reader A Reading from the book of James. Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn 490 “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” Houston
The Holy Gospel Mark 9:30-37 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus and his disciples went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again." But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him.
Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the way?" But they were silent, for on the way they had
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argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me."
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Reverend Jon Hall
The Presentation and Examination of the Candidate
The Celebrant says
The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Parents and Godparents
I present Sofia Jean Merchak to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
When all have been presented the Celebrant asks the parents and godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who can speak for themselves and of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the infants and younger children
Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer I do.
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Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do.
Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer I do.
The People stand.
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Sofia in her life in Christ? People We will.
The Celebrant then says these or similar words
Let us join with this person who is committing herself to Christ and renew our own baptismal Covenant. The Baptismal Covenant Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People 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.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People 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.
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Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the
dignity of every human being? People I will, with God’s help.
Prayers for the Candidate The Celebrant then says to the congregation
Let us now pray for this person who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.
The Celebrant leads the following petitions
Celebrant Deliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Open her heart to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Send her into the world in witness to your love. People Lord, hear our prayer.
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Celebrant Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer.
The Celebrant says
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.
Thanksgiving over the Water Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. Celebrant
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. People Amen.
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The Baptism The candidate is presented to the Celebrant.
Sofia, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People Amen.
Then the Celebrant places a hand on the person's head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross using Chrism and saying
Sofia, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. People Amen.
The baptismal candle is lit from the Pascal candle and given to the baptized, with these words:
Celebrant Receive the Light of Christ. People Thanks be to God.
When this action has been completed, the Celebrant, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. People Amen.
the Celebrant says
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
Celebrant and People
We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
Welcome and Announcements
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A Prayer for Those Moving Away. Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servants, Bev and Jean, who have enriched this community and brought gladness to friends and family; now bless and preserve them at this time of transition. Guide them in the continued use of your gifts. Give them sustenance for temporal and spiritual needs, friends to cheer their way, and a clear vision of the ministry to which you are now calling them. By your Holy Spirit be present in their moving that they may travel with the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus Christ our Lord. People Amen.
Invitation for Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
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The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem
Doxology 380, st. 3 Old Hundredth
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. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
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Holy, holy, holy Lord Sanctus S 129
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.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
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 many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
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Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues
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. People AMEN. Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven, as we forgive those hallowed be thy Name, who trespass against us. thy kingdom come, And lead us not into temptation, thy will be done, but deliver us from evil. on earth as it is in heaven. For thine is the kingdom, Give us this day our daily bread. and the power, and the glory, And forgive us our trespasses, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
A period of silence is kept.
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Fraction Anthem S 154
Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation
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. The Bread and Cup are given to the communicants with these words
The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Amen.
All baptized Christians invited to receive Holy Communion when visiting the Episcopal Church. When you kneel at the altar rail, place one hand over the other to receive the bread in the palm of your hand, then lift it to your mouth. Gently hold the chalice by the base and guide it to your lips or you may hold the wafer and when the chalice comes before you, dip the wafer into the wine. Full Communion is received in either the bread or the wine individually.
Those who do not wish to receive are invited to come to the altar rail and kneel to receive a blessing. Cross your arms over your chest as a sign that you are covered by the cross of Christ and the priest will be glad to offer you a blessing.
If you are unable to come to the communion rail, please notify an usher, so that communion may be brought to you in the pew.
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During the ministration of Communion, the following music is sung by all.
Communion Hymn “I Was There to Hear your Borning Cry”
I was there to hear your borning cry, I’ll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold. I was there when you were but a child with a faith to suit you well; I’ll be there in case you wander off and find where demons dwell. When you found the wonder of the world, I was there to cheer you on; You were raised to praise the living God, to whom you now belong. Should you find someone to share your time and you join your hearts as one, I’ll be there to make your verses rhyme from dusk till rising sun. In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young, I’ll be there to guide you through the night, complete what I’ve begun. When the evening gently closes in and you shut your weary eyes, I’ll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise. I was there to hear your borning cry, I’ll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold. I was there when you were but a child with a faith to suit you well; I’ll be there in case you wander off and find where demons dwell.
Communion Hymn 455 “O Love of God, How Strong and True” de Tar (Blue Book) Communion Hymn 591 “O God of Earth and Altar” King’s Lynn (Blue Book)
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Post Communion Prayer Celebrant and People
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. People Amen.
The Blessing Celebrant The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. People Amen.
Recessional Hymn 7 “Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies” Ratisbon (Blue Book) The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia!
Alleluia! People Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Postlude
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Liturgical Participants
Celebrant The Reverend Jon Hall
Crucifer Ellie Ecker
The First Lesson Maxine Heller
The Second Lesson John Lange
Leading in Prayer Ray Harbert
Ushers Jeff Nordeen, Bob McElroy Rich Eidson, Mary Jane Drake
Chalice Bearers Ray Harbert, John Lange
Altar Guild Ruth Minster, Sherri Algren Mary Nell Brooke, Renee Jerry
Greeters Mary K & Erv Heyde
Music Director Clay McKinney
Organist Sue Clauss
Children’s Worship Leader Sherrie Algren
Nursery Jody Mena, Chen Nelson
Nursery Service available from 8:45 am – 11:30 am Ages: Infant – 4 years old
All music reprinted by permission of One License.net, License A-714624
Steve Young, Sr. Warden (2013) Tom Baranowski, Stewardship Liaison (2014) Clem Brooke, Jr. Warden (2015) Lynn Corning, Outreach Liaison (2015) Jane Klieve, Clerk (2014) Steve Gillies, Children, Youth Liaison (2013) Larry Cornelius, Treasurer (2014) Loretta Go, Parish Life Liaison (2015)
Stewart Wiles, Asst. Treasurer, Packwood Fund Chair (2013) Mike Reeves, Parish Life Liaison (2015) Elizabeth Arras, Pastoral Care Liaison (2013) Ralph Trieschmann, Evangelism Liaison (2014)
*Date in parentheses is the end of the term of service in January of the year noted.
Convention Delegates
Larry Cornelius (2012), Wayne Peters (2013), Lincoln Drake (2013)
Dana Griggs (2014), Carolann Sternberg (Alternate 2012)
