Advent 2018
10:30 AM Service Bulletin
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE
HOLY COMMUNION
Please leave this order of service booklet in the entryway as you leave. It will be reused in the coming weeks.
Our Mission Welcome to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, a welcoming and diverse community seeking to walk in the way of Jesus and to reveal Christ’s reconciling love in our city, nation, and world.
Can I receive Communion? Yes. Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome to receive the bread and wine made holy.
Are children welcome? Yes. Children are invited to participate actively in the service. Coloring pages, crayons, and books are at the entrances to the church. Nursery care is available 9:00am - 12:00pm for children ages 0-4; the Nursery is located through the lounge. Changing tables are located in the downstairs bathrooms and the Nursery. Our chapel is a sound-proof place to bring a crying infant, or a boisterous toddler, with windows into the church and speakers broadcasting the sound from the service.
How do I find my way around? There is a map by the Welcome Table in the main entryway (on the East side of the church). Also, feel free to ask anyone around you for directions, or help navigating the service.
Where are the restrooms? There are single-user, all-gender restrooms in the Lounge, through the main (East) door, and through the next glass door. There are gendered, larger restrooms downstairs (take the elevator or stairs at the end of the long hallway in front of that entrance). Changing tables are available in the downstairs restrooms or in the nursery.
Is there wheelchair accessibility? Yes. Our entrances have auto-open buttons, and our elevator is ADA compliant. Both the downstairs restrooms and one of the upstairs restrooms are accessible. Everyone is invited to remain seated during the service as they need.What about hearing assistance? We can help there, too. Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers. Just ask.
How do I get involved? If you begin by filling out a “Connect Card” in your pew, or at the Welcome Table, we’d be glad to keep you up to date with all that goes on here. You can also use the Connect Cards to update your information, request prayers, or to ask a question.
Become a member. All are welcome to be here and to explore. If you would like to learn more and meet interesting people, consider joining in Pilgrimage, the Rector’s classes for newcomers and explorers. Read more on the website or email the rector with questions or to sign up ([email protected]).
Prelude the organist or another musician plays music. Please silence cell phones and mantain quiet as we prepare for worship.
Entrance Hymn see insert or hymn boardThe acolytes, choir and clergy process from the baptismal font to the altar as we sing a hymn from the Blue Hymnal 1982 or the black and red “Lift Every Voice and Sing: an African-American Hymnal.” You’ll find all the hymns listed in the weekly insert.
Advent Bidding PrayersThe congregation is invited to respond using the words in bold.
Alleluia, our God and Savior now draws near:O come, let us worship, alleluia.
Dear People of God: In the season of Advent, it is our responsibility and joy to prepare ourselves in heart and mind, for the coming of Christ Jesus, our savior and judge. This season we walk the way of shepherds and wise ones, seeking after the holy child of Bethlehem. Let us hear and heed in Holy Scripture the story of God’s loving purposes, the proclamation of prophets, the hope of salvation. But first, let us pray for the needs of the whole world that Christ came to save.
The Prayers The congregation is invited to sing the refrain after the choir or cantor, and where indicated.
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.˙ œLord, and
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.˙ œpeo ple
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Come O Lord and Set Us FreeGary Daigle
For peace and good will over all the earth, for leaders of nations and communities. For those who work for justice and peace. Refrain
For the mission and unity of the church, for bishops, priests, deacons, and all who minister in Christ’s name. Refrain
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Because this of all things would rejoice Christ’s heart, let us remember in his name the poor and the helpless, the hungry and the oppressed, the sick and those who mourn, the lonely and the unloved, the aged and little children. You are free to add your own prayers silently or aloud. Refrain
Finally, let us remember before God his strong and humble mother, and those who rejoice with us but upon another shore and in a greater light, that whole multitude which no one can number whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in Christ Jesus, we are one for evermore. Refrain
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath
The Collect of the Day see insertThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.The presider prays the prayer of the day. The People respond: Amen.
1st Lesson Please be seated. see insertAfter the Lesson the Reader says:The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm or Anthem All sing the refrain after the choir or cantor, where indicated. see insert
2nd Lesson see insertAfter the Lesson the Reader says:The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Sequence Hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel Hymnal 56 December 2 verses 1-2 December 9 verses 4-5
The Holy Gospel see insertThe Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ________.Glory to you, Lord Christ.After the Lesson the Gospel Reader says:
The Gospel of our Lord.Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sequence Hymn: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Hymnal 56 December 2 verse 3 December 9 verse 6 Children are invited to follow the procession to the front of the church and then make their way across the hall and into the lounge for Children’s Chapel. They will return to their families at the Peace.
The Sermon Please be seated at the invitation of the Preacher.
The Nicene Creed Please 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped 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.
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The Confession Please stand or kneel.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Most merciful God, 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.
Presider Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace Please stand.The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.You are invited to greet those around you by saying “Peace be with you” or simply “Peace.”
Welcome and Announcements Please be seated for a few brief announcements.
Offertory Anthem The choir or musicians present an anthem as the plates are passed. If you would like to know more about our theology of giving, or how our gifts are used, please visit holycommunion.net/giving or speak to a clergy person.
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My Heart Sings Out - #61 Prepare the way of the Lord
Prepare the way of the Lord.Prepare the way of the Lord,and all people will seethe salvation of our God.
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Offertory Hymn Prepare the Way of the Lord Taize CommunityPlease stand as you are able and sing as the ushers bring forward our financial offering.
A Prayer for StewardshipPresider and People Gracious and everlasting God, the giver of all good gifts, you have blessed us and our parish abundantly. Grant us the hope to dream and the courage to live into our possibilities. Make us faithful stewards, both for the provision of our necessities and for the relief of those who are in need. Bless the efforts of our Annual Giving this year to extend the work of the spiritual renewel in our church and community of faith. Through Jesus Christ, who gave all of himself, we offer this prayer. Amen.
The Ministry of the Table
Eucharistic Prayer B Book of Common Prayer p. 367The 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.
The presider offers thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response all sing:
Sanctus Hymnal S125
The presider gives thanks to God for Christ’s redeeming work, and remembers Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The people are invited to respond to the words:
Therefore, according to his command, O Father: We remember Christ’s death,
We proclaim Christ’s resurrection, We await Christ’s coming in glory;
The presider concludes with prayer for the Holy Spirit to sanctify the bread and wine, and the gathered congregation. The Eucharistic prayer concludes with a plea for the coming of God’s reign.
By Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever.
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Great Amen We sing the “Amen” to the tune of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:
The Lord’s Prayer Pray in the language you prefer:
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.
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén
The Breaking of the BreadAlleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Administration of the SacramentAll are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Gluten-free wafers are available, on request, from the minister. On the left (West) side of the altar rail, the chalice is filled with white grape juice, as a sign of welcome for those who choose not to consume wine. On the right (East) side of the altar rail, the chalice is traditional red wine. Please feel free to cross the aisle for your preferred chalice. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest.
Music During Communion see insertThe congregation is invited to join in the singing of communion hymns.
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Post Communion Prayer Please stand or kneel . Enriching Our WorshipEternal God,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Savior. Amen
The Blessing Please stand or kneel as the presider proclaims the final blessing.May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of blessing and set you free from all sin; and the blessing of God the holy and undivided Trinity be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen
Exit Hymn Please stand as the altar party processes out. see insert
The Dismissal Our worship has ended, our service in the world continues.Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Postlude The organist or another musician plays music as the candles are extinguished.
Calling all Angels, Shepherds and Friendly Beasts! Sign up for the Christmas Pageant! (Christmas Eve, 5:00pm) Do you have a grandchild, child, or a friend’s child in your life who might like to help us tell the story of Christmas? All children and youth are invited to participate in this year’s Christmas Pageant during the 5:00pm service on Christmas Eve. The one rehearsal will be Saturday, December 22, 10am – 12pm. Sign up on the table in the lounge or online at www.holycommunion.net. For more information, please contact this year’s Pageant Directors, Brooklyn Payne and Markie Jo Crismon at [email protected]
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Liturgical Changes for Advent
Blue frontal color and matching vestments: The altar is covered with a blue frontal, and the clergy wear blue vestments. Blue is an ancient liturgical color that symbolizes preparation and Mary, Jesus’ mother.Greens on the altar instead of flowers. In keeping with the mood of expectation and reflection that we observe during Advent, we refrain from the use of flower arrangements in the church and simplify with greens only. Lighting of the Advent Wreath: The Presider reads ancient prayers that signify our longing for Christ’s coming, and the coming of God’s reign as we light an additional candle each week during Advent.Advent Bidding Litany instead of Prayers of the People. We bring our prayers for the church and the whole earth to the beginning of the service, instead of praying the Prayers of the People in the middle. This litany is adapted from the service of Lessons and Carols for Advent.Eucharistic Prayer B (Gender-Expansive). We are accustomed to many Eucharistic Prayers at Holy Communion. With words like “For in these last days you sent Christ to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.” Prayer B, found on page 367 of the Book of Common Prayer, emphasizes our hope for Jesus’ coming. We are using a gender-expansive language version of the prayer approved at this past summer’s General Convention.Spanish in the Liturgy: As more Spanish-speakers and folks with Latinx heritage are joining the church, and moving into the area, the Worship Committee decided to intentionally include Spanish in some specific places in our liturgy. You’ll notice that the Lord’s Prayer is printed both in Spanish and English..Stewardship Prayer: During our annual giving campaign, we pray this prayer to remind us of the theology of giving and to give thanks to God for the generosity of our members that funds our work of mission and ministry.
From our Diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Ministry:
When we proclaim a principle in our public witness, it is important to practice it personally. Along with the Diocese of Missouri we ask all gun owners: Please ensure that all guns in your home are locked and secured against use by children or those suffering agonizing despair.
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StaffThe Rev. Mike Angell, [email protected]
The Rev. Marc Smith, Priest [email protected]
The Rev. Chester Hines, [email protected]
The Rev. Beth Scriven, Chaplain, Campus [email protected]
Cheyanne Lovellette, Director of [email protected]
Mary Chapman, Director of [email protected] Kern, Financial Administrator
[email protected] Heidi Olliff, Sunday Children’s Formation Coordinator
[email protected] Payne, Youth Director
[email protected] Thomas, Missioner for Children and Families
[email protected] Harris, Sexton
Chloe Olliff, Head Acolyte Vestry
Shirley Mensah, Sr. WardenSusan Norris, Jr. WardenBrian Barnhart, TreasurerAlisa Williams, Secretary
Tahnee Jackson-Whitlock, Scott Ferguson, Rudy Nickens,Megan Ondr, Pat Redington
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