october 25, 2020 the twenty-first sunday after pentecost...2020/10/25 · venite psalm 95:1-7 come,...

St. Alban's proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

October 25 , 2020 The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 AM CDT Morning Prayer, Rite II

via Facebook Live and YouTube

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Prelude Lento (Sonata VI, BWV 530ii) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Welcome

Hymn Where cross the crowded ways of life Hymnal 609

MORNING PRAYER - 9:00 AMRite II, according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

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Words: Frank Mason North (1850-1935), alt.Music: Gardiner, from Sacred Melodies, 1815; arr. William Gardiner (1770-1853)

Opening Sentence

Officiant Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER Officiant Lord, open our lips.People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Officiant and PeopleGlory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

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The Venite is said by all in unison.

Venite Psalm 95:1-7 Come, let us sing to the Lord; * let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, * and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * and the heights of the hills are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, * and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

The choir sings the Psalm to Plainchant

Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 Domine, refugium Tone VIII.1

1 Lord, thou hast been our refuge,* from one generation to another.

2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever the earth and the world were made,* thou art God from everlasting, and world without end.

3 Thou turnest man to destruction;* again thou sayest, Come again, ye children of men.

4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday* seeing that it is past as a watch in the night.

5 Assoonasthouscatterestthemtheyareevenasasleep;* and fade away suddenly like the grass.

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6 In the morning it is green, and groweth up;* but in the evening it is cut down, dried up, and withered.

13 Turn thee again, O Lord, at the last,* and be gracious unto thy servants.

14 O satisfy us with thy mercy, and that soon:* so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.

15 Comfort us again now after the time that thou hast plagued us;* andfortheyearswhereinwehavesufferedadversity.

16 Shew thy servants thy work,* and their children thy glory.

17 And the glorious majesty of the Lord our God be upon us:* prosper thou the work of our hands upon us; O prosper thou our handy-work.

Glory be to the Father: and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; * As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Please be seated.

THE LESSONS

First Lesson Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho, and the Lord showed him the whole land: Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the Negeb, and the Plain—that is, the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—as far as Zoar. The Lord said to him, “This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants’; I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not cross over there.” Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, at the Lord’s command. He was buried in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor, but no one knows his burial place to this day.

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Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died; his sight was unimpaired and his vigor had not abated. The Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days; then the period of mourning for Moses was ended.

Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him; and the Israelites obeyed him, doing as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land, and for all the mighty deeds and all the terrifying displays of power that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.

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

The Magnificat is sung by the Choristers

Magnificat Service in C minor George Dyson (1883-1964)

My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded : the lowliness of his handmaiden: For behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. Forhethatismightyhathmagnifiedme:andholyishisName. And his mercy is on them that fear him: throughout all generations. Hehathshewedstrengthwithhisarm:hehathscatteredtheproudinthe imagination of their hearts.

He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. Hehathfilledthehungrywithgoodthings: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel : As he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

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Please be seated.

Children's Sermon

Second Lesson Matthew22:34-46

When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’Thisisthegreatestandfirstcommandment.Andasecondislikeit:‘Youshall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,

‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’?

If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

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

The Sermon The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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Please stand and affirm our faith in the words of the Apostles’ Creed.

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He 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.

THE PRAYERS

Officiant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Officiant Let us pray.

The people kneel or remain standing.

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.

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Suffrages A

Officiant Show us your mercy, O Lord;People And grant us your salvation.Officiant Clothe your ministers with righteousness;People Let your people sing with joy.Officiant Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;People For only in you can we live in safety.Officiant Lord, keep this nation under your care; People And guide us in the way of justice and truth.Officiant Let your way be known upon earth;People Your saving health among all nations.Officiant Letnottheneedy,OLord,beforgotten;People Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.Officiant Create in us clean hearts, O God;People And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Collect of the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you com-mand; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A Prayer for Mission

O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessedSontopreachpeacetothosewhoarefaroffandtothosewhoarenear:Grantthatpeopleeverywheremayseekafteryouandfindyou;bringthenationsintoyourfold;pouroutyourSpirituponallflesh;andhastenthecomingofyourkingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for an Election

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide thepeopleoftheUnitedStatesintheelectionofofficialsandrepresentatives;that,by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nationbeenabledtofulfillyourpurposes;throughJesusChristourLord.Amen.

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Collect in a time of PandemicOmostmightyandmercifulGod,inthistimeofgrievoussickness,wefleeuntotheefor succour. Deliver us, we beseech thee, from our peril; give strength and skill to all those who minister to the sick; prosper the means made use of for their cure; and grant that, perceiving how frail and uncertain our life is, we may apply our hearts unto that heavenly wisdom which leadeth to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The people may offer their own intercessions and thanksgivings. After the Officiant offers a concluding prayer, please be seated.

Parish Announcements & Offertory

During the Offertory, as an act of gratitude and worship, we joyfully respond to God’s gift to us in Jesus Christ by giving an offering to the Lord. To give securely online, visit stalbanswaco.org and click the blue “Give” circle on our website. You may also mail a check to the church office. For more information, see page 16 of this bulletin.

The anthem is sung by the Choir.

Anthem A new commandment Richard Shephard (b. 1949)

A new commandment I give unto you: that you love one another as I have loved you. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.

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The people kneel or stand.

The General Thanksgiving

Officiant and PeopleAlmighty God, Father of all mercies,we your unworthy servants give you humble thanksfor all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made.We bless you for our creation, preservation,and all the blessings of this life;but above all for your immeasurable lovein the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,not only with our lips, but in our lives,by giving up our selves to your service,and by walking before youin holiness and righteousness all our days;through Jesus Christ our Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

All stand.

Officiant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

OfficiantThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

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Hymn Immortal, invisible, God only wise Hymnal 423

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Organ Voluntary Ceremonial March Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)

All music reprinted under Church Copyright License #11024469All music broadcast under Church Copyright Solutions License #12099

Words: Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908), alt.Music: St. Denio, Welsh hymn, from Caniadau y Cyssegr, 1839; adapt. John Roberts (1822-1877); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906, alt.

TODAY'S WORSHIP MINISTERSOfficiant & Preacher

Organist & Director of MusicAssistant Organist

LectorsVideo AssistantAudio Assistant

The Rev. Aaron M. G. ZimmermanEugene LaveryHolden MillerStephanie Kucera, Valda RispoliStephanie DrumRobertMattson

ALTAR FLOWERS

TheflowersonthealtararegivenbyVictorGalvanto the glory of God and in memory of his wife, Lynn, on her birthday.

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Getting Connected at St. Alban'sGetting Connected at St. Alban's

Pastoral CarePrayer Lists:St.Alban’smaintainsapublishedprayerlist,aconfidentialprayerlist(sharedonlywithclergyandpastoralstaff)andaprayerlistforthoseonactivemilitary duty and their families. To add someone to a prayer list, please secure permission from the person to be added and then contact Hilary at (254) 752-1773 ext.1002.Hilaryneedsatleastthefirstnameofthepersonbeinglistedaswellasyour name and contact information. Individuals remain on our prayer lists for one month unless the request is renewed.

Celebrating birthdays

*denotes active military service

We have been asked to pray forJimmy Pancerella*Hunter Herbert*

KennethScattergood*Joe Bozarth, IV*Blake Bostick*Michael Field*JerrodElliott*Vance Jones*Dorothy StehrPaul Murphy

Caroline McGinleyAlfred Mackenzie

Carlos SanchezKehl FamilyKody Brown

Joanna Hill ByrnesMax Campbell

The Rev. Jerry Lyle Ann Kimmel

Donnie Kimmel Myrna Rooney

Local Mission PartnersCedar Ridge Elementary

The CovereVision

Mission Waco

Doug WililamsElizabethB.Holderfield

Anders FamilyRob Cullwell

Randy WilhoitJim Gravier

Lucia ZimmermanPat

Ashley BassJill

The White FamilyTyler Willis

Bruce BundrantEvaLott

Kathy FinleyAnne MerchantMaurice Hunt

Caroline KesslerLea Porter

Becky Sheesley

Celebrating anniversariesChris & Stephanie Pieper

Nolan ShufordLarry BlountKathy HellerStevenSielaff

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Getting Connected at St. Alban's

PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES

Giving regularly towards your 2020 pledge for our ministry budget is more vital than ever. Thank you for your faithful support. You can give in three ways:

• Make a gift online• Mail in a check • Dropacheckinthechurchofficemailbox

Ifyou’rearegulargiver,pleaseconsidersettingupautomatedonlinegivingthrough your bank or through our online giving option. If you make a gift online, please include your name in the form. Your name is required to apply your payment to the correct contribution statement. If you have questions about online giving, contact our Business Manager, NancyBennett,[email protected]/give.

2020 Giving Update October Pledged: $73,976 - October Received: $62,967

Year-to-date Pledged: $739,760 - Year-to-date Received: $653,338

ThankyouforyourcontinuedfinancialsupportofSt.Alban’s!

(Each month's total pledges received includes monies towards 2020 pledges which were paid in 2019. The total amount is $64,450 or $5,370 per month.)

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WhileourofficialStewardshipSeasonisover,thereisstilltimetomakeyourpledge.We invite you to pledge to support the ministry and mission of St. Alban's in 2021by:• goingtowww.stalbanswaco.org/

stewardship and clicking Make a Pledge• placingyourpledgecardintheoffering

plate• mailing your pledge card to our church office

You can experience all the Being Sanctuary videos again on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/StAlbansWaco.

Please return your pledge cardvia mail or online at

stalbanswaco.org/stewardship

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AreyounewornewishtoSt.Alban's?St.Alban's101isaclassofferedquarterly(during non-pandemic times) to help connect you fully to the life of the parish. In this class, we'll explore Christianity at large, learn about the Episcopal Church both historicallyandpresentday,anddiscussSt.Alban'sspecificallytoletyouknowwhat our ministries look like.Classes will be taught by the Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman via Zoom. If you missed the first session, you are still welcome to participate. For information, email [email protected]'s!

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IntheNiceneCreed,Christiansaffirmtheirbeliefin“thecommunionofsaints.”This refers to all of us who are in Christ, who belong to him, are bound together in him, whether we are in our earthly life or our heavenly one. This great theological truth is celebrated every year on All Saints’ Day, which is always on November 1.

One of the ways we observe this day is by listing the deceased in a list called the Necrology.Wewillhavetwonecrologies.Thefirstwilllistallthenamesofallourloved ones (church members or not) who have died in the year since the last All Saints’ Day (November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2020). This list will be read aloud in our worship services on November 1. While we have the names of church members who have died in the last year, if you have a loved one you would like on the list, please contact us. The second necrology lists all the names of deceased loved ones who died at any time in the past. These names will be listed in our worship bulletin on November 1. To submit names for the necrology, please email [email protected] or call the church office by October 29.

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Getting Connected at St. Alban'sCOVID-19 Information and Resources

For the latest updates on our response to the coronavirus, please visit stalbanswaco.org.Thereyoucanfindlinkstoourlivestreams,scheduleupdates,andmore.In light of the clergy's continuing conversations with city leaders and the medical community and Waco, our parish has adopted a phased approach to re-gathering.

For St. Alban’s, this means:• We will re-gather following the phased approach recently unveiled by Bishop

Doyle which builds on guidelines from the White House and CDC.• We have in-person outdoor services of Holy Communion on Sundays at 7:30 AM and11:15AMaswellasWednesdaysat12:00PM.ThoseattendingmustRSVPvia the website and must wear masks. Visit the website for more info.

• WewillcontinuetoofferalivestreamedserviceofMorningPrayerviaYouTubeand Facebook Live at 9:00 AM CDT.

1.Ourofficesareclosedandstaffmemberswillbeworkingfromhome.Ifyouneedtotalkwithastaffmember,emailorphoneisthebestwaytoreachthem.Astaffemaildirectoryisavailableatwww.stalbanswaco.org/staff.2.Ifyouwouldliketomeetwithastaffmember,pleasedosoviaphoneorvideoconference (via Zoom).3. Worship & teaching will continue via livestream. Small groups are meeting via Zoom video conferences. 4. We will communicate with you regularly via email, social media, and our website. TherectorwillsendanemailupdateeveryFriday.Emailrebekah@stalbanswaco.orgto be added to the email list. 5. For weddings, baptisms, and funerals, we are required to follow the City’s restriction of gatherings to 10 people or fewer. Please contact the rector with questions about these services.

Additional Information• Stay informed at cdc.gov and waco-texas.com• Pleaseletusknowifyouhavepastoralneedsorfinancialdifficulties.Wearehere

to help.• We are continuing to pay our hourly workers to ensure we can rapidly return to

regular worship when that becomes possible.• If you are able to deliver groceries or run errands for parishioners, contact [email protected].

• While some church expenses are decreasing at this time, others are not. Our vestryismonitoringourchurchfinancesclosely.Thankyouforyourcontinuedfaithful giving to St. Alban’s.

• A COVID-19 relief fund has been established. Just select “COVID-19” from the funds listed in our online giving platform or write “COVID-19” on the memo line of your check.

• Pleasepray.HereisaprayerforallthoseaffectedbyCoronavirus:Keepus,goodLord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we mayfindcomfortknowingthatnothingcanseparateusfromyourloveinChristJesus our Lord. Amen.

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