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The Episcopal Churchof

St. Edward

737 MOON ROADLAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

WWW. STEDWARDSONLINE.ORG

THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Welcome to St. Edward’s Episcopal Church – established in 1968. This leaflet is your guide to the liturgy and is a resource for the material needed for this service. You will find three books in the pew rack in front of you - The 1979 Book of Common Prayer (red book), The Hymnal 1982 (blue book) and LEVAS (Lift Every Voice and Sing II - black and red cover). Hymn numbers preceded by ‘S’ are from the Service Music at the front of the Hymnal 1982. It is customary to stand during the singing of hymns, unless otherwise directed. It is perfectly appropriate to either stand, sit, or kneel for prayers. If you are visiting with us today, please be sure to fill out a Visitor Card (found in the pew in front of you) and give it to one of our ushers. We are blessed that you are here, and we look forward to meeting you! September is a month of experiencing different liturgies from our worldwide Anglican Communion. This Sunday our liturgy is built on A New Zealand Prayer Book.

We are also experimenting with ways help us facilitate the flow of our worship services. Here are two things we are implementing this month:

Today’s flowers are given to the glory of God.

1. Announcements will be made after the prelude and before the opening hymn.

2. The Peace will be passed with each person staying in place - passing the peace with those immediately in front, to the sides and back of you.

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Sermon Notes


THE ORDER OF SERVICE FOR SEPTEMBER 23

A NEW ZEALAND PRAYER BOOKThe People’s Responses are in bold Italics.

THE GATHERINGTHE PRELUDE

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCESSIONAL HYMN (8:00 & 10:30) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty HYMN 390

THE GREETINGThis is the day which the Lord has made.Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITYAlmighty 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 GLORIA 8:00 (SEE BELOW) 10:30 S-280

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.


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.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.

A NEW COMMANDMENTHear the teaching of Christ: a new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you.Spirit of God, search our hearts.

Kyrie eleison.Christe eleison.Kyrie eleison.

CONFESSION Kneeling or standing

God has promised forgiveness to all who truly repent,turn to Christ in faith and are themselves forgiving.In silence we call to mind our sins.

Silence

Let us confess our sins.

Merciful God,we have sinned in what we have thought and said,in the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done.We have sinned in ignorance:we have sinned in weakness:we have sinned through our own deliberate fault.We are truly sorry.We repent and turn to you.Forgive us, for our Saviour Christ’s sake,and renew our lives to the glory of your name. Amen.

ABSOLUTION Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you,pardon you and set you free.Know that you are forgiven and be at peace.God strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal.Amen.


The peace of Christ rule in our hearts.The word of Christ dwell in us richly.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAYLet 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. Amen.

THE COLLECT FOR OUR PARISHOur loving and heavenly Father, please pour down your Holy Spirit upon this parish, and grant us a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your Word, a new consecration to your service, so that, through our renewed witness, your Holy name may be glorified and your kingdom advanced; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORDTHE LESSON PROVERBS 31:10-31

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, 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.” 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.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.Thanks be to God.

GRADUAL PSALM 1 The People read responsively as indicated.

Verger Blessèd are those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked: or linger in the way of sinners, or sit down among those who mock.All But their delight is in the law of the Lord: and on that law they meditate day and night.Priest They are like trees planted beside a watercourse: which yield their fruit in due season.Choir Their leaves also do not wither: and look, whatever they do it shall prosper.Women As for the wicked, it is not so with them: but they are like the chaff, which is driven away by the wind.Men Therefore the wicked shall not be able to stand when judgment comes: nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.All For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous: but the way of the wicked is doomed.

THE EPISTLE JAMES 3:13-4:3, 7-8A

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.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN 8:00 Instrumental

10:30 Of women, and of women’s hopes we sing ALL SING

A poem by New Zealander Shirley Erena Murray; Tune: Sursum Corda

THE GOSPEL MARK 9:30-37

The Holy Gospel according to Mark, beginning at chapter 9, verse 30.Praise and glory to God.


Jesus and his disciples 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 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.”

This is the Gospel of Christ.Praise to Christ, the Word.

THE SERMON THE REV. CANON DR. A. GORDON OKUNSANYA

(8:00) HOLY BAPTISM BCP 304 - 308

(10:30) THE APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, 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, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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. Amen.

(10:30) THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (SECOND FORM) The Intercessor prays the petitions.

Let us pray for the Church and for the world, giving thanks for God’s goodness.


God of heaven and earth, through Jesus Christ you promise to hear us when we pray to you in faith with thanksgiving.

We pray for one another, for our families and friends, through whom we learn to love and to be loved. Thank you for all who care for us. Give us grace to serve Christ by serving our neighbours and our community, loving others as he loves us.

Silence

We thank you for the unfailing love you hold out to everyone in Jesus Christ. Comfort and

heal those in sorrow, need, sickness or any other trouble, especially... Give them courage and hope in their distress, and bless those who minister to them.

Silence

We remember with gratitude your many gifts to us in creation and the rich heritage of this country. Help us and people everywhere to share with justice and peace the resources of the earth. Defend those who are under any threat of danger, especially…Give wisdom to those in authority among us and to all leaders of the nations.

Silence

We pray for your Church throughout the world, thanking you for all who serve Christ and his kingdom. By your Spirit strengthen your people for their work and witness in the world. Unite us in your truth and love, that we who confess your name may also reflect your glory. We praise you for all the many blessings of this life, especially for the anniversaries of…and for the birthdays of…

Silence

We remember with thanksgiving all who have died in Christ, especially…, and we pray for those who mourn, especially…We rejoice at the faithful witness of your saints in every age, praying that we may enter with them into the unending joy of your heavenly kingdom.

Silence

Merciful God, you look with compassion on all who turn to you. Hear the prayers of your people.Grant that what we have asked in faithwe may by your grace receive;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


(10:30) CONCLUDING COLLECTNow to God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or conceive,by the power which is at work among us, be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesusthroughout all ages. Amen.

And now as Christ teaches us, we pray,

(10:30) THE LORD’S PRAYER (Alternate Form)

Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven:The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth.With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and test, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us.For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and for ever. Amen.

(8:00 & 10:30) THE PEACEThe peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.

THE MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT

8:00 OFFERTORY Instrumental

10:30 OFFERTORY ANTHEM The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases

Sung by the Parish ChoirThis text is from the New Zealand Prayer Book; the music is by American

composer, Carl Haywood

OFFERTORY HYMN Sing praise to God who reigns above Hymn 408 ALL SING

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PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS Blessed are you, God of all creation;through your goodness we have these gifts to share.Accept and use our offerings for your gloryand for the service of your kingdom.Blessed be God for ever.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe Lord is here.God’s Spirit is with us.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to offer thanks and praise.

It is right indeed, it is our joy and our salvation, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, at all times and in all places to give you thanks and praise through Christ your only Son. You are the source of all life and goodness; through your eternal Word you have created all things from the beginning and formed us in your own image; male and female you created us. When we sinned and turned away you called us back to yourself and gave your Son to share our human nature. By his death on the cross, he made the one perfect sacrifice for the sin of the world and freed us from the bondage of sin. You raised him to life triumphant over death; you exalted him in glory. In him you have made us a holy peopleby sending upon us your holy and lifegiving Spirit.

Therefore with the faithful who rest in him, with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you and saying:

THE SANCTUS (8:00 & 10:30) ALL SING


The Celebrant continuesAll glory and thanksgiving to you, holy Father; on the night before he died your Son, Jesus Christ, took bread; when he had given you thanks, he broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you; do this to remember me.

After supper he took the cup; when he had given you thanks, he gave it to them and said: 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; do this as often as you drink it, to remember me.

Glory to you, Lord Christ;your death we show forth;your resurrection we proclaim;your coming we await;Amen! Come Lord Jesus.

Therefore loving God, recalling your great goodness to us in Christ, his suffering and death, his resurrection and ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate our redemption with this bread of life and this cup of salvation. Accept our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving which we offer through Christ our great high priest.

Send your Holy Spirit that these gifts of bread and wine which we receive may be to us the body and blood of Christ, and that we, filled with the Spirit’s grace and power, may be renewed for the service of your kingdom. United in Christ with all who stand before you

in earth and heaven, we worship you, O God, in songs of everlasting praise.

Blessing, honour and glory be yours,


here and everywhere, now and for ever. AMEN.The priest breaks the bread. Silence may be kept.

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.We who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread.

THE AGNUS DEI (8:00 & 10:30) ALL SING

THE INVITATION Draw near and receive the body and blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ in remembrance that he died for us. Let us feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

The People come forward to receive Communion.The Episcopal Church invites all baptized Christians

of any age in all their services to the Lord’s Table either to receive communion or a blessing.

(Gluten-free wafers are available at the altar rail.)

MUSIC AT COMMUNION Peace before us Sung by the Parish ChoirChildren of the heavenly father LEVAS 213 ALL SINGLord of all hopefulness HYMN 482 ALL SING

POSTCOMMUNION PRAYERPriest Almighty God, giver of all good things,

we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual foodof the precious body and blood of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.


We thank you for your love and care in assuring us of your gift of eternal lifeand uniting us with the blessed company of all faithful people.

All Therefore, everliving God,keep us steadfast in your holy fellowship.And now we offer ourselves, all that we have and are,to serve you faithfully in the world,through Jesus Christ our Redeemer,to whom with you and the Holy Spiritbe all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

THE BLESSINGMay Christ’s holy, healing, enabling Spirit be with you every step of the way, and be your guide as your road changes and turns; and the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

RECESSIONAL HYMN (8:00 & 10:30) Give thanks for life ALL SING

A poem by New Zealander Shirley Erena Murray; Tune: Sine nomine


THE DISMISSALAlleluia, alleluia. Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace.Amen. We go in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.

Copyright InformationMUSIC: Of women, and of women’s hopes we sing, Words: Shirley Erena Murray (New Zealand); Tune:

Sursum Corda; Sanctus & Lamb of God settings based on hymn tune Land of rest, by Richard Proulx; Give


WHEN EUCHARISTIC VISITORS ARE TAKINGCOMMUNION TO MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION:

N., we send you forth bearing these Holy Gifts,that those to whom we go may share with us in the

mystery of the presence of Christ our Lord.We who are many are one body

because we all share one bread, one cup. Amen.

thanks for life, Words: Shirley Erena Murray (New Zealand); Tune: Sine nomine All reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-725723.

ARTWORK: Mikki Dillon, used by permission.

Notes to Clergy & Staff about Liturgies

Please feel free to share your thoughts with us on today’s liturgy, or thoughts you might have about other experimental liturgies you’ve

experienced this month. Let us know if something in particular resonated with you. You may jot your notes here and give this bulletin to an usher, to

Fr. Gordon, to our Verger, leslie, or to our music director, Carla. We love hearing from you!

(If you need to refresh your memory – a bulletin archive can be found here:SAINTEDMUSIC.WEEBLY.COM – click on the drawing of the church for service leaflets.)


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The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, Diocesan BishopThe Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Assisting BishopThe Rev. Canon Dr. A. Gordon Okunsanya,Priest-in-Charge

The Rev. Fabio Sotelo, Priest Associate & Diocesan Missionerleslie Nystrom, VergerCarla Strott, Organist & ChoirmasterJohn Ruch, Assistant Organist & ConductorJesús Molar, Associate MusicianEsther Quintero, Assistant MusicianDonna Talipsky, Parish AdministratorMarilynn Emmons, Clerk of the VestryShirley Carrega, TreasurerWilliam Paasewe, Assistant Treasurer

Those Serving TodayBreakfast: The Bush and Leary FamiliesCoffee Hour: Linda Nwosu, Maybelline Lloyd Altar Bread: Wafers during SummerAltar Flowers: Cindy MoseleyAltar Linens: Jewell Ffrench, Sarah West Counters: Mike Leary, Navar SteedVPOD: Choco Harmon8:00Crucifer: Klade HarmonGospel: Ted Ruchalski Altar Set-Up: Sarah West Altar Clean-Up: Sarah West, Erica Harris Euch. Minister: Etta ColeLectors: Wayne BushIntercessor: Wayne BushEuch. Visitor: Etta ColeUsher: Maxine WheatleyGreeter: Pat BushSound: Kevin Lee

St. edward’s episcopal church737 Moon Road

Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046

OUR VISION: St. Edward's will be a strong, energetic, diverse, and giving church. We will serve Jesusthrough care for the stranger, the community, and ourselves as we demonstrate our faith through our actions.

OUR MISSION: The Mission of Saint Edward's is to empower discipleship in Christ through worship, Christian education, music, community activities, and stewardship through the love of Christ.


The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, Diocesan BishopThe Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Assisting BishopThe Rev. Canon Dr. A. Gordon Okunsanya,Priest-in-Charge

The Rev. Fabio Sotelo, Priest Associate & Diocesan Missionerleslie Nystrom, VergerCarla Strott, Organist & ChoirmasterJohn Ruch, Assistant Organist & ConductorJesús Molar, Associate MusicianEsther Quintero, Assistant MusicianDonna Talipsky, Parish AdministratorMarilynn Emmons, Clerk of the VestryShirley Carrega, TreasurerWilliam Paasewe, Assistant Treasurer

Those Serving TodayBreakfast: The Bush and Leary FamiliesCoffee Hour: Linda Nwosu, Maybelline Lloyd Altar Bread: Wafers during SummerAltar Flowers: Cindy MoseleyAltar Linens: Jewell Ffrench, Sarah West Counters: Mike Leary, Navar SteedVPOD: Choco Harmon8:00Crucifer: Klade HarmonGospel: Ted Ruchalski Altar Set-Up: Sarah West Altar Clean-Up: Sarah West, Erica Harris Euch. Minister: Etta ColeLectors: Wayne BushIntercessor: Wayne BushEuch. Visitor: Etta ColeUsher: Maxine WheatleyGreeter: Pat BushSound: Kevin Lee

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