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THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: PROPER 8

CHURCH | 9:00 A.M. JUNE 28, 2020

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

JUNE 28, 2020

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I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. This pastoral letter is Re , longer than most, but I believe v. D ta ir a r. C hristopher D. G the updates are important and deliver this message with great hope! This week, I concluded a special summer series of the Rector’s Bible Study on Philippians. Written while he was in prison, this short letter from St. Paul packs a huge theological punch. Two verses stood out to me as being particularly important for us in this time of uncertainty: “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:6-7).” Being told not to worry is like telling a 3-yr-old not to touch something—it doesn’t work. Instead, focus on the invitation to take everything to God in order to find peace. I often hear people voice concern that their problems are too small for God, and so they carry the weight of those problems without sharing the burden. Too many of us might know that feeling, like our worries and concerns are ours alone, but we are taught, as St. Paul has written, that God wants all of us, the good and the bad. God loves us unconditionally, and God wants to know our celebrations and our heartbreaks, our joy and our anger. God loves us, even the bits we may not like. We each grieve in our own ways. We grieve the loss of freedom this virus has put upon us. We grieve the loss of security that our economic uncertainty brings. We grieve with those who feel rejected, judged, persecuted, and unloved because of the color of their skin. And in our grief, we can feel lost and exhausted, which is why we need reminders. We need to be reminded of God’s love and faithfulness. We need to...

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Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

Prelude Fantaisie in D-flat, Op. 101

Camille Saint-Saëns

Welcome Standing

Processional Hymn Hymn 535 “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim”

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The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People

And blessed be his 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 holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn S 280 Gloria

Robert Powell

The Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Seated

The Lesson

Genesis 22:1-14

God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.” So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac; he cut the wood for the burnt offering, and set out and went to the place in the distance that God had shown him. On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place far away. Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; the boy and I will go over there; we will worship, and then we will come back to you.” Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together. Isaac said to his father Abraham, “Father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God himself will provide the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. When they came to the place that God had shown him, Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. He bound his son Isaac, and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to kill his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” And Abraham looked up and saw a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns. Abraham went and took the ram and offered it

up as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called that place “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.” Deacon The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 13 (Anglican chant)

James Turle

Chanted by the choir

How long, O Lord? Will you forget me for ever? * how long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I have perplexity in my mind, and grief in my heart, day after day? * how long shall my enemy triumph over me? Look upon me and answer me, O Lord my God; * give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death; Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed over him,” * and my foes rejoice that I have fallen. But I put my trust in your mercy; * my heart is joyful because of your saving help. I will sing to the Lord, for he has dealt with me richly; * I will praise the Name of the Lord Most High. Sequence Hymn Hymn 605

Standing

“What does the Lord require” Sharpthorne As a parallel to the banner from Mission and Outreach hanging outside the church which quotes Micah 6:8, this hymn, whose text is based on Micah 6:8, has served as our Sequence Hymn for several weeks.

The Gospel Gospeler People

Matthew 10:40-42 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple-- truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” Gospeler People Seated Standing

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Reverend Mary Lessmann

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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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

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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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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 Form VI In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Our Presiding Bishop; George and Michael, our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___.

Parish Prayers of the People Rosalie Anderson, Jay Angelino, Kathryn Anschutz, Fritz Arko, Laura Blom, Ed Bright, Elizabeth Buchanan, Pat Bywaters, Pat Coleman, Ralph Cousins, Katy Davis, Martha Dever, Mark Dietz, Diane Grant, Richard Grimm, Jody Guenther, Winnie Hamlin Jim Howell, Lynn Jerabek, Charles Kennedy, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Mallory Leblanc, Harrison Marcus, Matthew Massengale, Virginia McEwen, Judy Mercer, John Morelock, Heather Nemec, Babs Owen, Libby Owens, Tom Park, Christopher Pawlo, Shannon Phillips, Punkin Power, Greg Prickett, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Matney Rolfe, Jim Rogers, Sandra Rose, Monti Ann Skeby, Ellis Skinner, Darla Snead, Pat Snider, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Alan Stuckmeyer, Ellen Terry, Ann Townsend, Valerie Guenther Unger, Don Waddington, Jack Day Watson, lll, Mary Jane Williams, Hal Whitaker, Catherine Carr Worley

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died___, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Concluding Collect Celebrant Kneeling

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confession of Sin 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 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.

Standing

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The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Birthday Blessing Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Draw us in the Spirit’s tether

Harold Friedell

Draw us in the Spirit’s tether, For when humbly in Thy name, Two or three are met together Thou are in the midst of them; Alleluia! Alleluia! Touch we now Thy garment’s hem. As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluia! Alleluia! So knit Thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living Make as sacraments of Thee, That by caring, helping, giving We may true disciples be. Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve Thee faithfully. - Percy Dearmer Standing

Presentation Hymn Hymn 380, v. 3 “Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

Old 100th

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them 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, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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: Sung by All

Kneeling

Hymn S 129 Sanctus and Benedictus

Robert Powell

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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.”

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or 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.

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Celebrant and People

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

The Celebrant continues

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 for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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. Fraction Anthem: S154

David Hurd

In this time of social distancing, we are united in our faith and in the spiritual reception of the body and blood of Jesus Christ Kneeling

Celebrant 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 Post Communion Prayer Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing

Standing

The Dismissal Deacon People

Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.

Concluding Hymn Hymn 544 “Jesus shall reign where’er the sun”

Duke Street

Postlude Postlude

Zachary Wadsworth

The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.

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