The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost The Holy Eucharist
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Prelude The King of Love My Shepherd Is Ancient Irish tune, arr. Hodge
Processional Hymn This is my Father’s world CCLI: 3163379
This is my Father’s world, why should my heart be sad? The Lord is king, let the heavens ring
God reigns, let the earth be glad!
Celebrant: Blessed be God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Collect for Purity (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 perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your Holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Summary of the Law Jesus said: you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 22:37-40
Kyrie Celebrant: Lord, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy. Celebrant: Lord, have mercy.
Gloria arr. Hodge
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray.
Collect O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading (all be seated) Exodus 32:1, 7-14 (Pew Bible p. 69) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
The Gradual (all remain seated) Psalm 51:1-17 Refrain:
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your *steadfast love; in your great compassion blot out *my offenses. 2 Wash me through and through *from my wickedness, and cleanse me *from my sin. 3 For I know *my offenses, and my sin is *ever before me. 4 Against you only have I sinned and done what is evil *in your sight; so you are justified when you speak and right *in your judgment. (Refrain) 5 Indeed, I was born *steeped in wickedness a sinner from my *mother's womb. 6 Indeed, you delight in truth *deep within me, and would have me know wisdom *deep within. 7 Remove my sins with hyssop and I *shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be pur*er than snow. (Refrain)
8 Let me hear *joy and gladness; that the body you have broken *may rejoice. 9 Hide your face *from my sins, and blot out all my wickedness. 10 Create in me a clean *heart, O God, and renew a right spir*it within me. (Refrain) 11 Cast me not away *from your presence, and take not your Holy Spir*it from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of *your salvation and sustain me with your boun*tiful Spirit. 13 Let me teach your ways *to offenders, and sinners shall be re*stored to you. 14 Rescue me from bloodshed, O God of *my salvation, and my tongue shall sing *of your righteousness. (Refrain) 15 O Lord, o*pen my lips, and my mouth shall pro*claim your praise. 16 For you take no delight in sacrifice, or *I would give it.
You are not pleased *with burnt offering. 17 The sacrifice of God is a *troubled spirit; a troubled and broken heart, O God, you will *not despise. (Refrain)
Second Reading 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (Pew Bible p. 963) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Sequence (all stand) Celtic Alleluia CCLI: 1564180
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Holy Gospel Luke 15:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 850) Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sequence (all stand) Celtic Alleluia CCLI: 1564180
Sermon
Nicene Creed (all stand and recite in unison)
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.
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 from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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 [and the Son], 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.
Prayers of the People (all kneel)
The Deacon says:
Please offer your prayers and thanksgivings this morning, either out loud or silently, and after the words “Lord, in your mercy” respond with “Hear our prayer”. Let us pray.
The Deacon concludes with the following prayer: Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Confession (in unison)
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.
Absolution
The Celebrant says:
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Comfortable Words Words and music by Andy Piercy
Peace (all stand) Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And with your spirit.
Announcements
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Psalm 51: Have Mercy Upon Me, O God Grindal; CCLI: 1391573
Have mercy upon me O God According to Your loving kindness
According to Your tender love Blot out my transgressions
Wash me thoroughly Cleanse me from my sin
I hate my transgressions O God And I repent my sins before You Against You only have I sinned
And done what is evil In Your sight O God In Your sight O God
Was me make me clean
For I have rebelled from my birth My very bones have gone against you
O teach me all your truth in secret And purge me with hyssop
Then I shall be clean Fill me with your joy
Create in me now a clean heart Renew Your Spirit in me wholly O cast me not away to darkness
And take not Your Spirit from me blessed one From me blessed one
O restore my soul
O God open now my lips with praise And let my mouth show forth your greatness
Do not despise my broken Spirit Have mercy upon me
God of hosts I cry God of hosts I cry
Cleanse me make me whole
Presentation Hymn (all stand) Old One 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.
Sursum Corda
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.
Sanctus et Benedictus Words: Traditional Music: Justin Philip Brooks, Tiffany Brooks
The Prayer of Consecration (all kneel)
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the cross and offered himself once for all, that by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace.
On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it,* and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.”
Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, and we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may worthily receive this holy sacrament, and be made one body with him, so that he may dwell in us and we in him. And bring us with all your saints into the fullness of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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 forever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Taize
The Fraction
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Prayer of Humble Access (in unison)
We do not presume to come to this your table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord, who always delights in showing mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
Communion
All baptized Christians who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome to receive Holy Communion in this church. All who do not wish to receive are still welcome to come forward to the altar rail. You may cross your arms across your chest as an indication you do not wish to receive, and a prayer of blessing will be offered for you instead.
Gluten-free wafers are available. If you would like to receive a gluten-free wafer, simply ask the priest when he comes to you at the communion rail.
Additional prayer is offered by our Altarside Prayer Team on either side of the altar, if you are in need of specific prayer, they would be happy to pray with you after you have received communion.
Communion Music The House of God Forever Jon Foreman; CCLI: 5295702
Verse God is my shepherd; I won't be wanting, I won't be wanting
He makes me rest in fields of green, by quiet streams Even though I walk through the valley of death and dying
I will not fear, cause you are with me; You’re always with me
Chorus Your shepherd’s staff comforts me
You are my feast in the presence of enemies Surely goodness will follow me, follow me
In the house of God forever
Just As I Am Words: Charlotte Elliott, 1835 Music: William Batchelder Bradbury, 1849
Just as I am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me,
And that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot, To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt; Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, thou wilt receive; Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, thy love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down; Now to be thine, yes, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Post Communion Prayer (in unison)
Heavenly Father, 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 into the world 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 forever. Amen. The Blessing The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Recessional Hymn O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Matheson, Miner; CCLI: 3251580
Dismissal
Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia. Postlude O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Today
Celebrant: The Reverend Chuck Collins
Officiant: The Reverend Austin Britton
Preacher: Nick Davis
Assisting Clergy: The Reverend Matt Rucker
Acolyte: Isaac Timmerman
Altarside Prayer: Lara & Tobie Milford
Chalice Bearers: Siobhan O’Rourke, Nick Davis
Coffee Time: Joyce Clarke
Flower Guild: Gwen Schaecher, Cristina Mitchell
Lay Reader: Janet Bootz
Music Ministry: Jessica Hodge
Prayer Leader: Nikki Jarrett
Sound: Nate Timmerman
ANNOUNCEMENTS Our guest preacher this morning is Mr. Nicholas Davis. Nick recently graduated with an M.Div from Westminster Seminary California. He is currently pursuing ordination as a presbyter in the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains of the Anglican Church of North America. He and his wife, Janet, recently moved to Phoenix, and last month they gave birth to their first child, the amazing Dallas Davis! We are so excited to have him bring God’s Word to us today. Adult Education Please join us in the Parish Hall as we continue our Adult Education series on the Psalms. The class will be led by Fr. Matt Rucker, with guest teachers from the Parish as well, and will continue until the beginning of the Advent season. Flowers at the Altar The flowers at the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of the 60th birthday of Robert S. F. Shaw by the Shaw family.
Hurricane Relief Hurricane Dorian has caused terrible devastation in the Bahama Islands and the Carolinas - and in some cases loss of life. We have a special opportunity to provide relief to the victims through the Anglican Relief and Development Fund. If you would like to support this effort, just go to this website and make your donation: https://ardf.org/relief-2019-hurricane-dorian. If you prefer, you can issue a check to: ARDF - Hurricane Relief, and mail it directly to the Anglican Relief and Development Fund, P. O. Box 645354, Pittsburgh PA 15264-5354. Your donation will help pay for supplies for Anglican churches to distribute to those in need as well as rebuilding efforts. Your help with this would be most appreciated. Thanks. Calling all Musicians God has blessed human beings with the gift of music, and this gift is expressed beautifully at Christ Church Anglican through the many talented musicians in our Parish. With that in mind, Christ Church is beginning a series of concerts to bless and strengthen our Parish and community, and to glorify God. The first of this series will be held on Friday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. This concert will focus on pieces that grapple with faith and doubt, as we examine the responses of various composers to suffering, loss, and the complexities of life. If you are a musician who would like to offer something for this event, or be involved in any way, please contact Fr. Matt at [email protected], or Jessica Hodge at [email protected]. Please mark this event on your calendars and invite any friends who may be interested. Chronological Bible Study If you’re interested in a weekly evening Chronological Bible Study, our youth and families minister, John Laffoon, would like to begin offering the opportunity to you. The chronological study runs on a three year cycle, and seeks to help us better “see the Bible as one unified story that leads to Jesus.” The group would meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room 14 (near the playground.) It would be open to adults and older teenagers, sixteen years old plus. We would begin as early as this coming Tuesday evening the 17th if enough parishioners express interest and availability. Please email John at [email protected] if you’d like to join this study. College-aged Small Group For the Fall semester, the CCA small group for college-aged students will meet on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m at parishoners Christina Larsen and Jonathan Olson's home. Meetings will resume on September 18 and continue on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. We will continue to read and discuss Augustine’s classic Confessions, a couple of pages per meeting (no homework!) For the address, please call or text Jonathan at 310.971.5403, or email [email protected]. Women's Ministry – Please Join Us on Saturday, September 21 Attention All Women- Join Us! In May, the women of our church were invited to explore the needs and current opportunities that exist for women at CCA. We had a beautiful time sharing and heard a strong desire for more ways for women from 18+ yrs
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and older to connect. It is our pursuit to create a place where women of all different backgrounds can routinely come together for friendship, fellowship, be encouraged in their walk with the Lord, and share in one another’s struggles and joys. Please join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Saturday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Donna Otto. Please contact Dawn Hunter ([email protected]) to RSVP and let us know if you are able to bring an appetizer or beverage to share. Family Event for All, Altitude Trampoline Park Join CCA families for a joyful bounce at Altitude - Phoenix, 3921 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, on September 22 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. This is event is open to children from 2 years to adult age. The cost for children 2-6yrs is $7 children 7-18 yrs is $11, participating adults $15. We will be providing a light refreshment of snacks during this time. Please RSVP to Lara Milford at [email protected] Rector Meet and Greets Have you had a chance to meet our new Rector, Austin, and his wife Rebecca? If you haven’t, please join us for a casual meet & greet on September 28 at a parishioner’s home in Scottsdale. To make the most of the time together, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a one hour time slot between 1:30pm and 4:30pm. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/Britton-Reception with the number of attendees in your party or call Joanie Simon at 623.759.6883. Kids welcome! Music Ministry We are looking for parishioners who would be willing to share their musical gifts to bless the congregation with a prelude or postlude to the second service at 11:15 a.m. Players of all ages and instruments are welcome! If you are interested in volunteering to play for the prelude or postlude, or to be part of second service worship, please contact Jessica Hodge: [email protected] Next Baptism Opportunity The next opportunity for baptism will be Sunday, September 29, at the 11:15 a.m. service. If you or a loved one would like to be baptized, please contact Cheryl at [email protected] by Tuesday, September 17. Blessing of the Animals Join us with your pets on the church lawn for a special service on Wednesday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. Traditionally around the Feast of St. Francis, we have a brief service to bless our animals. For everyone’s safety, pets must either be on a leash or in a carrier. This would be a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors for an event enjoyed by all! Annual Parish Retreat – Registration open We will return to Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center in Prescott the weekend of October 4-6 for a time of worship, fellowship, and rest, led by very special guest speakers. The theme will be: "Life in the Kingdom." Sign up at the table in the Narthex or by emailing Cheryl at [email protected].
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One-Day Confirmation Class There will be a one-day confirmation class in the Parish Hall on Saturday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the class; attendance does not mean you must choose to be confirmed or to officially join the church. However, confirmation is a requirement for official membership to CCA, and this class qualifies as the membership class. To attend, please RSVP to Cheryl at [email protected]. If you will need childcare, please let us know. Serve with Anglicans for Life at Maggie's Place, Saturday, November 2 Join our CCA chapter of Anglicans for Life in showing Christ's love to the moms and babies of Maggie's Place. We will meet at the Magdalene House in central Phoenix at 9:00 a.m. to do some household chores, gardening, and sorting donations, finishing around 10:30-11:00 a.m. Please RSVP to Sarah Thomas at [email protected]. CCA Mexico Service Project Come serve in Rocky Point Mexico with 1Mission to help build a home for a family, January 2-5, 2020. Adults, youth, and children 10+ (accompanied by a parent), are welcome. Cost is $280 per person with a family discount of $875 per family, includes up to two parents plus kids ages 12-17. 1Mission is a Christ-centered organization that gives people in poverty the opportunity to earn a house by serving their community. They believe that healthy missions are fully-dependent upon genuine, reciprocal partnerships, long-term relationships and sustainable spiritual and physical development. For more information or sign up please email Lara Milford at [email protected]. Godly Play Offered only at 9:00 a.m. Service Godly Play is a multisensory style of storytelling that leads children to encounter and worship God. This program is offered for children entering preschool through the third grade in Room 8. We welcome children at the beginning of the service and they return to the Sanctuary to sit with their families during The Peace. To best use our available resources we will only be offering our Godly Play program at the 9:00 a.m. service. We ask families who attend our second service at 11:15 a.m. to invite their children to participate with them and encourage them to make use of the available resources in the back of the Narthex. Online Giving Now Available Credit Cards are now accepted through our website! Go to www.christchurchphoenix.org, select the “Giving” option at the top, and click on the Donate Online box. Our Parish Family offers prayers for: Diane, Mary Anne, Geoffrey, Mary, Glenda, Bob S., Bob W., Michelle, Don.
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