FEAST OF ST. MATTHEW

September 21, 2019 - 10:00am

ARBORLAWN United Methodist Church

Fort Worth, texas

Ordination and Consecration

of

The Very Reverend Ryan Spencer Reed

to be

Bishop Coadjutor of

The Diocese of Fort Worth

PARTICIPANTS

THE CONSECRATOR The Most Reverend Foley Beach

Archbishop and Primate Anglican Church in North America

CO-CONSECRATORS The Right Reverend Jack Iker

Third Bishop of Fort Worth

The Right Reverend William Wantland Assisting Bishop Diocese of Fort Worth

The Right Reverend Keith Ackerman Retired Bishop Diocese of Quincy

PRESENTORS The Most Reverend Robert Duncan

Retired Archbishop, ACNA The Right Reverend Stewart E. Ruch III

Diocese of Upper Midwest Keal Cleveland The Reverend Canon Sergio Diaz Joseph Graber Elizabeth Heffron Donna Iker The Reverend Kingsley Jon-Ubabuco Craig Lilley Jonathan M. Segujja The Reverend Jake Worley

MARSHALS The Reverend Alan Horton - St. Gregory, Mansfield The Reverend Cooper Morelock - St. Laurence, Southlake The Reverend Mark Polley - Christ the Redeemer, Fort Worth

READERS OF THE TESTIMONIALS Certificate of Election

Chad Bates The Consent of the Bishops The Right Reverend Clark Lowenfield Diocese of Western Gulf Coast

LECTORS First Reader - Jesus Ramirez Second Reader - Madison Lilley

DEACON OF THE MASS The Reverend Kerwin Wade - St. Vincent’s Cathedral, Bedford

PREACHER The Most Reverend Ray Sutton Presiding Bishop Reformed Episcopal Church

THE ATTENDING PRESBYTERS The Reverend Christopher Cantrell - St. Matthias, Dallas The Very Reverend Paul Donison - Christ Church, Plano The Reverend Christopher Culpepper - Christ the Redeemer, Fort Worth

CHAPLAIN TO THE BISHOP OF FORT WORTH The Reverend Joel Hampton - Holy Apostles, Fort Worth

CHAPLAIN TO THE ARCHBISHOP The Reverend Canon Lawrence McElrath

CHAPLAIN TO THE ASSISTING BISHOPS The Reverend Andrew Petta - St. Barnabas, Fort Worth The Reverend Thomas Hightower - St. Vincent’s Cathedral, Bedford

LITANIST The Reverend Joseph Francis - St. Vincent’s Cathedral, Bedford

MASTER OF CEREMONIES The Reverend Edward Kresowaty - St. Alban, Arlington

VERGERS David Johnson Bobby Strother Ronald Turner

CHOIRS Combined Choirs from the Diocese of Fort Worth

BRASS QUINTET

MINISTER OF MUSIC Alissa Davis - St. Vincent’s Cathedral, Bedford

ASSISTING ORGANISTS AND CONDUCTORS Dr. Joseph Butler - St. Peter and St. Paul, Arlington Kathy Fox Powell - St. Mark, Arlington

ASSISTING MASTER OF CEREMONIES The Very Reverend Jay Atwood - St. Francis, Willow Park

ACOLYTES ACOLYTE MASTER – Scott Siek, St. Stephen, Hurst

Acolytes are representing the following church: St. Andrew, Fort Worth St. Laurence, Southlake St. Mark, Arlington St. Peter and St. Paul, Arlington St. Stephen, Hurst St. Vincent, Bedford

BANNER MARSHAL The Reverend John Ssebalugga-Kalimi -

St. Vincent’s Cathedral, Bedford

Oblations of bread and wine will be presented by the wife and daughter of the Bishop Coadjutor-elect.

DIOCESAN ALTAR GUILD Kathy McGee - Directress

Music before the Service

Elegy, G. Thalben-Ball Alissa Davis, Organ

Adagio, A. Sandvold

Pastorale, Op. 150, J. Rheinberger Praeludium, Op. 166, J. Rheinberger

Dr. Martha Walvoord, Violin Alissa Davis, Organ

Prelude in E-flat major, BWV 522, J.S. Bach Dr. Joseph Butler, Organ

ORDER OF PROCESSION

Verger Thurifer Crucifer

Torch Torch Flags

Marshal Diocesan Seminarians

Visiting GAFCON Clergy Clergy of the Diocese of Fort Worth

Banner Marshal Banners of the Parishes and Missions of the Diocese

Verger Thurifer Crucifer

Torch Torch Marshal

Assistant Master of Ceremonies Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America

Litanist Deacon Preacher

Verger Thurifer Crucifer

Torch Torch Marshal

Master of Ceremonies Presenters

Bishop Coadjutor-Elect Attending Presbyters

Chaplain Co-Consecrator - Bishop Ackerman

Chaplain Co-Consecrator - Bishop Wantland

Chaplain to the Bishop of Fort Worth Bishop of Fort Worth - Bishop Iker

Chaplain to the Archbishop Archbishop - Archbishop Beach

MUSIC OF THE PROCESSION

Crown Imperial March W. WALTON Brass Choir

Hymn The Church’s one foundation AURELIA

The People standing, the Archbishop says

The Archbishop prays 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.

T H E P R E S E N T A T I O N The Archbishop and People sit. The Bishop Elect, properly vested, is presented to the Archbishop by at least two Bishops of this Church, the Bishops who present him saying Reverend Father in God, we present to you Ryan Spencer Reed, a godly and well-learned man, to be ordained and consecrated Bishop. Then the Archbishop causes to be read Testimonials from the President of the Standing Committee and the Secretary of the College of Bishops regarding the person presented for Consecration.

The Lord will pour out his Spirit upon all flesh, And your sons and daughters shall prophesy.

Your old men shall dream dreams, And your young men shall see visions.

You shall know that the Lord is in the midst of his people,

That he is the Lord and there is none else. And it shall come to pass

That everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved.

JOEL 2:27-28, 32; ACTS 2:17, 21T

The Archbishop then requires the Bishop Elect to take the Oath of Conformity and the Oath of Canonical Obedience saying The Canons of this Church require that no Priest may be consecrated as a Bishop in the Church before subscribing without reservation to the Oath of Conformity. It is also required that he subscribe without reservation to the Oath of Canonical Obedience. In the presence of this Congregation, I now charge you to make your solemn declaration of these oaths.

The Bishop Elect then declares I, Ryan Spencer Reed do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God and to contain all things nec-essary to salvation, and I consequently hold myself bound to conform my life and ministry thereto, and therefore I do solemnly engage to conform to the Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of Christ as this Church has received them. And I do promise, here in the presence of Almighty God and of the Church, that I will pay true and canonical obedience in all things law-ful and honest to the Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, and his successors, so help me God. The Bishop Elect then signs the Oath of Conformity and Oath of Canonical Obedience in the sight of all present.

Anthem Ecce Sacerdos magnus J. B. SINGENBERGER Ecce Sacerdos magnus, qui in diebus suis placuit Deo. Ideo jurejurando fecit illum Dominus crescere in plebem suam. Benedicionem omnium gentium dedit illi, et testamentum suum confirmavit super caput ejus. Behold, a great priest who in his days pleased God. Therefore, by an oath, the Lord made him increase among his people. He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon his head.

Then the Archbishop invites the Congregation present to pray, saying Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is written in the Gospel of Saint Luke that our Savior Christ continued the whole night in prayer be-fore he chose and sent forth his twelve Apostles. It is written also in the Acts of the Apostles that the disciples at Anti-och fasted and prayed before they sent forth Paul and Barnabas by lay-ing their hands upon them. Let us, therefore, following the example of our Savior and his Apostles, offer up our prayers to Almighty God be-fore we admit and send forth this person presented to us, to do the work to which we trust the Holy Spirit has called him.

Have mer-cy up-on us.

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

THE LITANY AND SUFFRAGES FOR ORDINATIONS O God the Father,

Have mercy upon us. O God the Son,

Have mercy upon us. O God the Holy Spirit,

Have mercy upon us. O holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy upon us. We beseech you to hear us, good Lord: That it may please you to grant peace to the whole world and to your Church,

That it may please you to sanctify and bless your holy Church throughout the world,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord. That it may please you to inspire all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons with the love of you and of your truth,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to endue all ministers of your Church with

devotion to your glory and to the salvation of souls,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to bless this our brother, Ryan, and to send your grace upon him, that he may duly execute the office to which he is called, to the edification of your Church, and to the honor, praise, and glory of your Name,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to guide by your indwelling Spirit those whom you call to the ministry of your Church; that they may go forward with courage, and persevere to the end,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to increase the number of ministers in your

Church, that the Gospel may be preached to all people,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to grant us true repentance, amendment of life, and the forgiveness of all our sins,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to hasten the fulfillment of your purpose, that your Church may be one,

We beseech you to hear us, good Lord. That it may please you to grant that we, with all your saints, may be partakers of your everlasting kingdom, We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

Litanist

Lord, have mercy upon us.

People

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Litanist

Lord, have mercy upon us.

At the conclusion of the Litany for Ordinations, the Archbishop stands and prays the following Collect, first saying The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Archbishop Let us pray. Almighty God, who by your Son Jesus Christ gave many excellent gifts

to your holy Apostles, and charged them to feed your flock: Give your

grace to all Bishops, the pastors of your Church, that they may diligent-

ly preach your Word, duly administer your Sacraments, and wisely pro-

vide godly discipline; and grant to your people that they may obediently

follow them, so that all may receive the crown of everlasting glory;

through the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.

Hear us, O Lord, when we cry out to you;

O Lord, arise and help us;

Let your priests be clothed with righteousness;

O Lord, hear our prayer;

Litanist

Litanist

Litanist

Litanist

People

People

People

People

Have mercy upon us and hear us.

And deliver us for your Name’s sake.

And let your saints sing with joy.

And let our cry come to you.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my command-ments; for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare will they give you. Let not loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

La Primera Lectura Proverbios (Proverbs 3:1-6) No olvides mis enseñanzas, hijo mío; guarda en tu memoria mis man-damientos, y tendrás una vida larga y llena de felicidad. No abandones nunca el amor y la verdad; llévalos contigo como un collar. Grábatelos en la mente, y tendrás el favor y el aprecio de Dios y de los hom-bres. Confía de todo corazón en el Señor y no en tu propia inteligen-cia. Ten presente al Señor en todo lo que hagas, y él te llevará por el camino recto.

Reader Palabra del Señor People Gracias a Dios

Psalm 119:33-40 He Legem pone

33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, * and I shall keep it to the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; * I shall keep it with all my heart. REFRAIN 35 Make me go in the path of your commandments, * for that is my desire. 36 Incline my heart to your decrees * and not to unjust gain. REFRAIN

Cantor

37 Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; * give me life in your ways. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, * which you make to those who fear you. REFRAIN 39 Turn away the reproach which I dread, * because your judgments are good. 40 Behold, I long for your commandments; * in your righteousness preserve my life. REFRAIN

The Epistle 2 Timothy 3:14-17 A reading from the Second Letter of St. Paul to Timothy. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly be-lieved, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correc-tion, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Hymn Praise my soul, the King of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA

The Holy Gospel Matthew 9:9-13

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the Gospel, the Reader says

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

As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and fol-lowed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax col-lectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" But when he heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."

Nicene Creed

Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:

Celebrant and People 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 begotten 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.

The Sermon The Most Reverend Ray Sutton

THE EXHORTATION AND EXAMINATION

All are seated except the Bishop Elect, who stands before the Archbishop. The Archbishop addresses and examines the Bishop Elect as follows

Brother, the Holy Scriptures and the ancient Canons command that we should not be hasty in laying on hands and admitting any person to authority in the Church of Christ, which our Lord purchased with no less price than the shedding of his own blood; so before we admit you to this Office, we will examine you, in order that this Congrega-tion may know how you will conduct yourself in the Church of God. Are you persuaded that you are truly called to this ministry, according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Order of this Church?

Answer I am so persuaded.

The following questions are addressed to the Bishop Elect by one or more of the Bishops. Question Do you believe that the Holy Scriptures contain all things

necessary for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the Holy Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge, and to teach or main-tain nothing as necessary to eternal salvation but that which may be concluded and proved by the Scriptures?

Answer I do so believe, and I am so determined, the Lord being

my helper.

Question Will you then faithfully study the Holy Scriptures, and call

upon God by prayer for the true understanding of them, so that you may be able by them to teach and exhort with

wholesome doctrine, and to withstand and convince those

who contradict it?

Answer I will, the Lord being my helper.

Question Are you ready, with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away from the Church all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God’s Word, and both privately and publicly to call upon others and encourage them to do the same?

Answer I am ready, the Lord being my helper. Question Will you renounce all ungodliness and worldly lusts, and

live a godly, righteous, and sober life in this present world, that you may show yourself in all things an exam-ple of good works for others, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing to say against you?

Answer I will, the Lord being my helper. Question Will you maintain and set forward, as much as you are

able, quietness, love, and peace among all people, and diligently exercise such discipline as is, by the authority of God’s Word and by the Order of this Church, committed to you?

Answer I will, the Lord being my helper. Question Will you be faithful in examining, confirming, or-

daining, and sending the people of God?

Answer I will, the Lord being my helper. Question Will you show yourself gentle, and be merciful for

Christ’s sake, to poor and needy people and to all strangers destitute of help?

Answer I will, the Lord being my helper. The Archbishop prays Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who has given you a good will to do all these things, grant you also the strength and power to per-form them, accomplishing in you the good work which he has be-gun, that you may be found perfect and without reproach on the last day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Bishop Elect kneels or lies prostrate, facing the Archbishop, with the bishops present surrounding the Bishop Elect. The Veni, Creator Spiritus is sung over him as follows

T H E C O N S E C R A T I O N O F T H E B I S H O P All now stand as witnesses, except the Bishop Elect, who kneels facing the Archbishop. The Archbishop prays the following Prayer of Consecration, first praying Lord, hear our prayer; People And let our cry come to you. Archbishop Let us pray Almighty God and most merciful Father, of your infinite love and goodness you have given your only Son Jesus Christ to be our redeem-er and the author of everlasting life. After he had made perfect our re-demption by his death and resurrection, and ascended into heaven, he sent into the whole world his apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers; by the Holy Spirit, through their labor and ministry, he gathered together a great flock to set forth the eternal praise of your holy Name. Grant to this your servant such grace that he may ever be ready to spread abroad your Gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with you, and to use the authority given to him, not for destruction, but for salvation; not to hurt, but to help; so that, as a wise and faithful steward, he may give to your family their portion in due season, and at the last may be received into everlasting joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then the Archbishop and at least two other Bishops lay their hands upon the head of the Bishop Elect, the Archbishop and other Bishops saying Receive the Holy Spirit for the Office and work of a Bishop in the Church of God, now committed to you by the imposition of our hands; in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The Archbishop then continues Most merciful Father, send down upon this your servant your heavenly blessing; so endue him with your Holy Spirit that, in preaching your Word, he may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke, with all love and godly doctrine, but may also present a wholesome example in word and conduct, in love and faith, in chastity and purity; that, hav-ing faithfully run his course, at the Last Day he may receive the crown

of righteousness, laid up by the Lord Jesus, our righteous Judge, who

lives and reigns with you and the same Holy Spirit, one God, world

without end. The People in a loud voice respond Amen. The new Bishop is now vested according to the Order of Bishops. During the presentations that follow, the Archbishop may be assisted by others.

The Archbishop presents the new Bishop with a Bible, saying Give heed to reading, exhortation, and doctrine. Think upon the things contained in this Book. Be diligent in them, that your growth in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ may be evident to all. In doing so you shall save both yourself and those who hear you. Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, do not devour them. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the bro-ken, bring back the lapsed, and seek the lost. Do not confuse mercy with indifference; so minister discipline, that you forget not mercy; that when the Chief Shepherd appears, you may receive the never-fading crown of glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Archbishop presents him with a pastoral staff saying Take this staff and watch over the flock of Christ. The Archbishop may anoint the forehead of the new Bishop with the Oil of Chrism saying Receive the anointing of this oil, and remember continually to stir up the grace of God which is given to you; for God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control. The Archbishop may give him a pectoral cross saying Receive this cross; remember that he whom you serve reconciled us to God by his own blood.

THE LITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION

The Archbishop may give him an episcopal ring saying Take this ring; be faithful to the Bride of Christ. The Archbishop may give him a mitre saying Receive this mitre, and remember that your authority rests in God’s Word and Holy Spirit. The Archbishop then says to the People

The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with your spirit.

Offertory Anthem O how amiable R. V. WILLIAMS

O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, And the swallow a nest where she may lay her young: Even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: They will be alway praising thee. The glorious majesty of the Lord our God be upon us: Prosper thou the work of our hands upon us. O prosper thou our handywork. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hymn All hail the power of Jesus’ Name CORONATION

Sursum Corda

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Lord be with you. And with your spir- it.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus R. PROULX

The Prayer of Consecration The People stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues 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, Jesus Christ, into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he be-came 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 re-membrance 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: Celebrant and People 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.

The Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray

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. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us with the ever blessed Virgin Mary, blessed Matthew and all your saints into the joy 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 Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread and sings

The People respond

Facing the people, the Celebrant may say the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people.

Baptized Christians, believing in the Presence of our Lord in this Sacrament, and who are in good standing in their church, may receive communion.

Communion Anthem Ubi Caritas O. GJEILO

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincere. Amen. Where charity and love are, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us revere and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another. Amen.

COMMUNION HYMNS

I come with joy to meet my Lord LAND OF REST

Communion Anthem Beati quorum via C. V. STANFORD

Beati quorum via integra est: Qui ambulant in lege Domini. Blessed are they whose road is straight: Who walk in the law of the Lord.

Come down O Love Divine (OPTIONAL) DOWN AMPNEY

Ablutions Hymn Deck, thyself, my soul with gladness SCHMÜCKE DICH

Post-Communion Prayer After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

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 mem-bers 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.

Hymn Holy God, we praise thy Name GROSSER GOTT

In joy and thanksgiving let us sing the Te Deum

Blessing

Dismissal and Response

When the Communion is finished, after the Post Communion Prayer, the new Bish-op prays the following Collect Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, con-tinued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally, through your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn Lord, you give the great commission ABBOT’S LEIGH

Postlude Symphony I Finale LOUIS VIERNE

Dr. Joseph Butler

The flowers are given to the glory of Almighty God and in thanksgiving for the ministries of

The Right Reverend A. Donald Davies, and his wife, Mabel, The Right Reverend Clarence C. Pope, and his wife, Dr. Martha,

The Right Reverend Jack Leo Iker, and his wife, Donna and in loving memory of Royce Warren and Robyn Fuller.

Today’s offering is designated for the new coadjutor’s Discretionary Fund.

Checks should be made to the Diocese of Fort Worth, with “Bishop Reed” in the memo line.

The Diocese of Fort Worth extends heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff and members of Arborlawn United Methodist Church for the use of their facilities and for the many kindnesses and guidance extended to the Diocese. Thank you.

PROCESSIONAL CROSSES: The Processional Crosses represent

events in the Bishop Coadjutor-Elect’s ministry.

The first is from St. Andrew, Fort Worth, where the Bishop began

his ministry as Youth Director.

The second is from St. Peter and St. Paul, Arlington, on whose feast

day the Bishop was ordained to be a Deacon.

The third cross is from St. Vincent’s, Bedford, where the Bishop was

ordained to the Priesthood, served as Diocesan Curate, and served as

Dean of the Cathedral for 17 years.

The Bishops of the Diocese of Fort Worth wish to thank all the peo-ple and organizations that contributed to this Consecration. Without the effort, team work and diligence of so many, none of these cele-brations would have been possible. Thank you all so very much.

The Ciborium, Paten and Chalice used for this consecration were

crafted for The Right Reverend A. Donald Davies, for his conse-

cration as Bishop of Dallas, in 1972. Designed with the natural

wooded beauty of Camp Crucis as inspiration, they were later given

to the Diocese of Fort Worth.

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