The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew SEASON OF CREATION 2018 Holy Eucharist November 18, 2017 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. PLEDGE SUNDAY Sixth Sunday STEWARDS OF CREATION Every good gift, all that we need and cherish Comes from the Lord in token of his love; We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty; His is the earth, and his the heavens above. Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation, Give us thankful hearts, that we may see: All the gifts we share and every blessing, All things come of thee. ... John Rutter (Look at the World)
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The Episcopal Church ofSaints Andrew and Matthew
SEASON OF CREATION 2018
Holy Eucharist
November 18, 20178:00 and 10:30 a.m.
PLEDGE SUNDAY
Sixth Sunday
STEWARDS OF CREATION
Every good gift, all that we need and cherishComes from the Lord in token of his love;We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty;His is the earth, and his the heavens above.
Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation,Give us thankful hearts, that we may see:All the gifts we share and every blessing,All things come of thee.
... John Rutter (Look at the World)
During the Season of Creation, much of the text in our liturgies is contemporary and reflective of our parish’s view on the use of inclusive (or expansive) language. For moredetailed information on this, please pick up a copy of the brochure entitled:
The use of
EXPANSIVE LANGUAGE(INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE)
at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and MatthewPrepared in July 2004 by the Expansive Language Task Force,
appointed by the Liturgy and Special Events Committeeof The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew.
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SEASON OF CREATION 2018
Sixth Sunday
STEWARDS OF CREATION
BCP refers to the Book of Common Prayer.Hymns marked # and service music marked S are found in the Hymnal 1982.
Hymns marked (LEVAS II) are found in Lift Every Voice and Sing.
* indicates selections for the 10:30 a.m. service only
*ORGAN VOLUNTARY “Now Thank We All Our God” Sigfried Karg-Elert
“The Ash Grove” Frank Stoldt(Let all things now living)
GREETING
As the procession enters the church, all who are able, stand
*HYMN IN PROCESSION # 433 “We gather together” Kremser
The earth belongs to God and all that is in it.The world and all who dwell therein.Let everything that has breath praise God.Hallelujah!
COLLECT FOR PURITY (all in unison)
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 perfectlylove you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS “Gloria in excelsis” Craig Phillips (b. 1961)
Choir: 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.
ANTIPHON (all singing)
Choir: 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.
ANTIPHON (all singing)
Choir: 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.
ANTIPHON (all singing)
Hear our cry, O God,And listen to our prayer.Let us pray.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature:Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering theaccount that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through JesusChrist our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, One God, now and forever. AMEN.
All sit for the readings.
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THE WORD OF GOD
At the conclusion of each Reading:Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.Thanks be to God.
FIRST READING Deuteronomy (26: 1a,2,4,8-11)
When you have come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance topossess, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest fromthe land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to theplace that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. When the priest takesthe basket from your hand and sets it down before the altar of the Lord your God, you shallmake this response before the Lord your God: "The Lord brought us out of Egypt with amighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs andwonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milkand honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground, that you, O Lord, have givenme." You shall set it down before the Lord your God and bow down before the Lord yourGod. Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shallcelebrate with all the bounty that the Lord your God has given you and to your house.
PSALM 116: 10-17
10 How shall I re|pay the | Lord* for all the | good things | he has | done for me?
11 I will lift up the | cup of • sal|vation * and call u|pon the | Name • of the | Lord.
12 I will fulfill my | vows • to the | Lord* in the | presence • of | all his | people.
13 Precious in the | sight • of the | Lord* is the | death | of his | servants.
14 O Lord, | I am • your | servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have | freed me | from my | bonds.
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15 I will offer you the sacrifice | of thanks|giving * and call u|pon the | Name • of the | Lord.
16 I will fulfill my | vows • to the | Lord* in the | presence • of | all his | people,
17 In the courts of the | Lord's | house, * in the | midst of • you, | O Jer|usalem.
SECOND READING A Reading from Presiding Bishop John E. Hines
What I hope for has little to do with growth in communicant strength, though I would rejoiceat a multitude of conversions possessing integrity. This has little to do with bigger budgets,nothing to do with maintaining a respected place with the carriage-trade clientele of oursociety. I hope for a witnessing community of unquestioned integrity. It may - in the future,this Church of ours - be an even smaller Church because of its witness; less powerful, andless influential - as a secular society gauges power and influence. For the essential question isnot, "How shall the Episcopal Church grow?" - but rather, "How can the Episcopal Church befaithful?"For that is the heritage worth sacrificing for - worth passing on to our children andgrandchildren. God forbid that they should come to a time and place unashamed of theGospel, but ashamed of us.
Kenneth Kesselus, John E. Hines, from “Farewell Sermon” in Granite on Fire,Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, 1995.
Bishop Hines served as the 22nd Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1965-1973
All who are able, stand as the Gospel Book is carried in procession.
*HYMN # 711 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” Seek Ye First
THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 7:7-11
Congregational Response: Glory to you, Lord Christ
"Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be openedfor you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyonewho knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks forbread, will give a stone? Or if the child asks for a fish, will give a snake? If you then, whoare evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father inheaven give good things to those who ask him!
Congregational Response: Praise to you, Lord Christ
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SERMON
All stand for the Liturgical Affirmation and remain standing or kneel for the prayers.
THE NICENE CREED
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 Maryand became truly human.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand 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.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
O LORD our God, awaken us to the bounty of your Creation that we may be gratefulstewards of the sacred trust you have given us in the miracle of this earth and its treasures.Grant us the humility and humanity to value and celebrate all of our sisters and brothers indifference and in disagreement, with esteem and dignity, with love and generosity for all.
O God of Power and WonderLet us grow in faith and witness
O LORD our God, we offer our prayers for all who lead this World, this Country, and thisCommunity by election, fiat, or inheritance. Inscribe their souls with a yearning forunquestionable integrity, global and local peace, and justice tempered with mercy for all the
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people in their charge. We pray especially for: Donald, our President; Tom, Chris, and Lisa,our Members of Congress; John, our Governor; Matt, our County Executive; and Mike, ourMayor.
O God of Power and WonderLet us grow in faith and witness
O LORD our God, nestle the aching, the fearful, and the desperate in your loving embrace,and revitalize all who support their needs. We now join our voices to pray aloud for those inneed…
O God of Power and WonderLet us grow in faith and witness
O LORD our God, grant us a foretaste of the joy and glory of your Heavenly Kingdom as thegates open wide to receive our beloved who now live in the newness of Christ forevermore.We pray especially for: Keith Criddell, Julia Mason, Mary Stewart and the wildfire victims.
O God of Power and WonderLet us grow in faith and witness
O LORD our God, we pause in this moment to offer you our other heartfelt thanksgivings,intercessions, petitions, and memorials, aloud or silently…
O God of Power and WonderLet us grow in faith and witness
O LORD our God, quicken the spirits of those called and ordained to speak your Words andcelebrate your Sacraments, inspiring us all to live lives of holy and selfless intention in thisearthly life. We pray especially for: Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Kevin our Bishop; David,our Rector; Lloyd, our Rector Emeritus; Emily and Peter, our Associate Priests. We also prayfor the church in Bermuda and for all Postulants, Candidates for Holy Orders, the DiaconateMinistry and the Members of the Commission on Ministry.
O God of Power and WonderLet us grow in faith and witness
The Celebrant adds the following prayer.Loving, Patient God, grant us unashamed confidence in the Gospel to take on the mantle ofservanthood in your name by the giving of our time, our abilities, and our support of others.We ask for guidance to repay all we have been given, to search for our designated purpose tofulfill our vows, and the willingness to knock on the door of eternal life through our sacrificeof Thanksgiving. We beseech you our Redeemer Christ, our Counselor Spirit, and ourCreator LORD, who together are One God, now and through all Eternity. Amen.
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CONFESSION
Let us confess our sins to God. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you,
opposing your will in our lives.We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
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.
ACT OF COMMITMENT
Following a moment of silence, all say this prayerAlmighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, sofill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours,utterly dedicated to you; and then use us we pray, as you will, and always toyour honor and glory, and the welfare of your people; through our Lordand Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN.
During the repeated singing of the following hymn, opportunity is given for prayerfulconsideration and completion of pledge cards. Ushers will provide additional pledge cardsand pens to those who require them.
Once completed, you are invited to bring your pledge card forward and place it in the basketin front of the altar.
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*HYMN # 115 (LEVAS II) “Spirit of the Living God” Daniel Iverson (1890-1977)
The peace of Christ be always with you.And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HOLY COMMUNION
OFFERTORY
ANTHEM “Look at the World” words and music by John Rutter
Look at the world, everything all around us:Look at the world, and marvel every day.Look at the world: so many joys and wonders,So many miracles along the way.
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Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation,Give us thankful hearts, that we may see:All the gifts we share and every blessing,All things come of thee.
Look at the earth bringing forth fruit and flower;Look at the sky, the sunshine and the rain:Look at the hills, look at the trees and mountains,Valley and flowing river, field and plain:
Think of the spring, think of the warmth of summerBringing the harvest before the winter’s cold.Everything grows, everything has a season,Till it is gathered to the Father’s fold:
Every good gift, all that we need and cherishComes from the Lord in token of his love;We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty;His is the earth, and his the heavens above.
All who are able, stand and sing this hymn as the gifts are brought forward.
HYMN # 705 “As those of old their first fruits brought” Forest Green
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer 1 from Enriching our Worship I
God 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 andfountain of mercy.
You have filled us and all creation with your blessing and fed us with your constant love; youhave redeemed us in Jesus Christ and knit us into one body. Through your Spirit youreplenish us and call us to fullness of life.
Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, welift our voices with all creation as we sing:
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SANCTUS (all singing) “Sanctus and Benedictus” Craig Philips (b/ 1961)
The Celebrant continues:Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us inyour own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into ourcare that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace. But wefailed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodnessin the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejectedyour love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for allpeople.
Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us fromslavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise ofsalvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh inJesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Givinghimself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom andlife.
On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he hadgiven thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is myBody 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 itto them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which ispoured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this forthe remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.
Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation thisbread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of ourSavior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spiritand live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of yourdaughters and sons, that with Andrew and Matthew and all your saints, past, present, and yetto 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 – S 143 Missa de Angelis
THE LORD’S PRAYER (contemporary) BCP 364
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,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.
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you haveunited us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people inheaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaimyour redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ ourSavior. Amen.
BLESSING
HYMN # 397 “Now thank we all our God” Nun danket alle Gott
DISMISSAL
Congregational Response: Thanks be to God
VOLUNTARY “Now Thank We All Our God” J. S. Bach / arr. Virgil Fox
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PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE
The Reverend David T. Andrews, Jr., Celebrant and PreacherThe SsAM Adult and Treble Choirs
David Christopher, Organist, Director of Music and Associate for LiturgyJacqueline Roberts, Piano
