St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863) Christ on the Sea of Galilee (1841)

Oil on canvas. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MissouriSunday, June 24, 2018

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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To Know Christ and to make Christ known…St. Paul’s invites all people to the Christian Way of unity with God and

neighborthrough a welcoming environment of worship and ministry

Please enter the church in silence so that all may have quiet time to prepare hearts and minds for worship.

The Holy EucharistVoluntary Prélude modal

Jean LanglaisHoly Baptism

Processional God is Love, let heaven adore him Hymnal 379The Celebrant says to the people: Book of Common Prayer 299 Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.Celebrant: There is one Body and one Spirit;People: There is one hope in God’s call to us;Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;People: One God and Father of all.The Collect of the Day BCP 230The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your lovingkindness;

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through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.(The people may be seated.)

A Reading From Job (38:1-11)The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind:"Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me."Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?Tell me, if you have understanding.Who determined its measurements—surely you know!Or who stretched the line upon it?On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstonewhen the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?"Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb?—when I made the clouds its garment, and thick darkness its swaddling band,and prescribed bounds for it, and set bars and doors,and said, 'Thus far shall you come, and no farther,and here shall your proud waves be stopped'?"Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 107 (1-3, 23-32) BCP 746

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(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung by the choir)

ANTIPHON1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, *

and his mercy endures for ever.2 Let all those whom the LORD has redeemed proclaim *

that he redeemed them from the hand of the foe.3 He gathered them out of the lands; *

from the east and from the west,from the north and from the south.

23 Some went down to the sea in ships *and plied their trade in deep waters;

24 They beheld the works of the LORD *and his wonders in the deep.ANTIPHON

25 Then he spoke, and a stormy wind arose, *which tossed high the waves of the sea.

26 They mounted up to the heavens and fell back to the depths; *their hearts melted because of their peril.

27 They reeled and staggered like drunkards *and were at their wits' end.

28 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,and he delivered them from their distress.ANTIPHON

29 He stilled the storm to a whisper *and quieted the waves of the sea.

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30 Then were they glad because of the calm, *and he brought them to the harbor they were bound for.

31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his mercy *and the wonders he does for his children.

32 Let them exalt him in the congregation of the people *and praise him in the council of the elders.ANTIPHON

A Reading from 2 Corinthians (6:1-13)As we work together with Christ, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says,“At an acceptable time I have listened to you,and on a day of salvation I have helped you.”See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! We are putting no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see-- we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. In return-- I speak as to children-- open wide your

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hearts also.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel Eternal Father, strong to save Hymnal 608The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Mark 4:35-41People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.When evening had come, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. Dena WhalenPresentation and Examination of the Candidates

BCP 301The Celebrant saysThe Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.Parents and Godparents

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I present Jayme Elizabeth to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.The Celebrant asks the parents and godparents:Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?Parents and GodparentsI will, with God’s help.CelebrantWill you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?Parents and GodparentsI will, with God’s helpThen the Celebrant asks the following questions of the parents and godparents.Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?Answer I renounce them.Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world

which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?Answer I renounce them.Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?Answer I renounce them.Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?Answer I do.Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?Answer I do.Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?Answer I do.The people stand.The Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying

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Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?People We will.The Celebrant then says these or similar wordsLet us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.The Baptismal Covenant BCP 304Prayers for the Candidates BCP 305Thanksgiving over the Water BCP 306The Baptism BCP 307When all have been baptized, the Celebrant saysLet us welcome the newly baptized.Celebrant and PeopleWe receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.The Peace

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem Gracious Spirit, dwell with me K. Lee ScottGracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; help now thy grace to see, I would be like thee; and with words that help and heal, thy life would mine reveal; and, with actions bold and meek, for Christ, my Savior, speak.Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would be truthful be; help me now thy truth to see, I would be like thee; and with wisdom kind and clear, thy life in mine appear; and, with actions brotherly, speak Christ’s sincerity.

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Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I would holy be; show thy mercy tenderly, make me more like thee; mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would be mighty be; help me now thy power to see, I would be life thee. ‘Gainst all weapons hell can wield be thou my strength and shield: Let thy word my weapon be, Lord, thine the victory. Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would be like Thee!The people stand.Congregational Response Hymnal 398

The Great Thanksgiving Enriching Our Worship, Prayer 3

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

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People We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give our thanks and praise.Celebrant All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the waters with dry land;

You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.

Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:Sanctus S130

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.(The people stand or kneel)The Celebrant continuesGlory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise.Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.

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We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said:“Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said:“Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:Celebrant and PeopleDying you destroyed our death; Rising you restored our life; Lord Christ, come in glory.The Celebrant continuesSend your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.Celebrant and PeopleBlessed are you now and for ever. AMEN.The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364

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The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.

Fraction Anthem S155 Near

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion of the People

All are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the altar. For the bread, place one hand over the other and hold them up chest high so the minister can easily place the bread on the palm of your hand. You may then consume the bread or hold it to dip (intinct) into the wine and then place it in your mouth. If you wish to receive the chalice, please guide it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the wine, indicate by crossing your arms. After you have received the bread and the wine, it is appropriate to say “AMEN.” Gluten free communion bread is available. Ask the priest.

Communion MusicI want to walk as a child of the light

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Hymnal 490Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus LEVAS 108Ubi caritas Taizé

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. The people stand or kneel.People: Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in

your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”The Wisdom of God, the Love of God, and the Grace of God strengthen you to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world, in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.Processional Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Hymnal 535 Dismissal The Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Fugue in E Minor, S 548 J. S. Bach

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – 9:20 – 10:20 a.m.TODAY: Healing Stories from the Gospel of Mark: Chapter 5:1-42JULY 1: Healing Stories from the Gospel of Mark: Chapter 7:24-37 and 8:22-25EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) Enrolling for September: If you've never heard of EfM or are an old hand, please check this week's e-news and come to an informational session in the library following the 8 AM service on 6/17 or the 10:30 service on 6/17 and 6/24. NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: Our new photo board is taking shape! It will help us all to put names to faces. Thanks to all who have posed. Please feel free to provide your own 4X6 photo or allow us to take a shot!SINGLES ON SUNDAY (SOS), open to any single ladies of St. Paul's, will be held on this evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Twink Barr, 2015 Wrightsville Ave. Please bring a snack to share.  Twink will provide beverages. Please RSVP Twink at tbarr427@gmail.com or 214.632.3071

5TH ANNUAL PARISH WEEKEND: September 7-9, Trinity CenterA sign-up sheet for the Parish Weekend on the bulletin board will allow us to gauge interest in the event (your signature does not obligate you!) The weekend promises fun, fellowship and relaxation after a busy summer. Please join us!CHURCH SAFETY AND SECURITY: The Vestry has formed a committee to oversee all areas pertaining to the safe operation and function of our parish activities, including medical emergencies and issues of public welfare. If you are

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interested in assisting, and would feel comfortable dealing with and learning to defuse potential incidents during services and other occasions, please contact the church office.

Ministry Schedule

June 24– 5 Pentecost July 1 – 6 Pentecost

8:00 Greeter Tom Gerow Tom Gerow8:00 Lay Ministers Liz Hosier Liz HosierBreakfast

Chefs Keith calder, Tom Erway Richard Trubia, Jim EdwardsAltar Guild Group 5 Group 1

Bread Bakers Joan Rosko Miller Nancy LoseeFlower Guild Pattie Hanson Marie Ashworth

Greeters Ron & Linda Morgan,Trish Arnold

Tom Matthews, Jay Stewart,Trish Arnold

Hospitality Blue PurpleIntercessor Kathryn Hedgepeth Leon Tillery

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Joan Rosko Miller, David Heath, Sue SramekEMs: Bill Anlyan, Carolyn

DemorestAssisting Minister: Don

BrainardCrucifer: Richard LaudatiGospel Book Bearer: Cy

Oberle

Herb Gant, Verger

Ushers Lynda & Ron Miller Dianne Stansbury, Joe FarriVestry Richard Laudati Sue Sramek

Prayer List In our parish… People requesting prayer

ED ABLARDFR. JOHN

CAWTHORNEMARY EDWARDS

JERE LEWISBARBARA

O’ROURKE BARB SCALIA

LEO FLANIGANSDOROTHY FLANIGANSKIMBERLY HUBBARD

BOB KEETER16

ANNE FREELINGJACKIE HICKMAN AUDREY LEWIS

BOB SCALIAPAT WHITEHEAD

JIM SORRENTINITA WHITTLE

WEEKLY CALENDARMONDAY 6/25 WOMEN AT THE WELL LIBRARY

10:00 AMTUESDAY 6/26 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY

7:30 AMULTREYA PARISH HALL 5:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 6/27 STAFF10:00 AM

DEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

HOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH 12:10 PMTHURSDAY 6/28 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY

8:30 AMVESTRY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 12:00

PMFRIDAY 6/29 GENTL’MEN OF HUMBLE PRAYER PARISH HALL

7:45 AMFAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00

AMSATURDAY 6/30 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00 AM

Please remember to wear your name badge

so we can get to know each other!Celebrating June Birthdays

6/01 Kellan Evans, 6/04 Dominic Hoehn, Teresa Singer,

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6/06 Sandra Ballard, Larry Hartman, 6/09 Missy Kennedy, 6/10 Russ Kirk, 6/11 Liz Hosier, 6/12 Kathy McLawhorn, Ellen

Weig,6/16 Betsy Goodrow, Phil Singleton, 6/21 Emma Pierce

Robinson,6/23 Diana Wallace, 6/24 Riley Peers, 6/27 Evan Howell,

6/28 Carla Ortiz, Clara Robinson, Della Wortham, 6/30 Frank Hickman

Celebrating July Birthdays7/01 Logan Evans, Lynne Goodspeed, Richard Laudati, Patrick

Losee,7/03 Tom Erway, Elaine Francis, Linda Morgan, 7/04 Brad Van

Amberg,7/05 Rebecca Letson, 7/06 Carrie Anderson-Kincaid, 7/07 Ed

Ablard,7/08 M.J. Giammaria, Eleanor Iacovelli, 7/10 Peg Brunton, Jere

Lewis,7/12 Lynn Graham, 7/13 Patrick Tine, 7/16 Bob Crafts, Dick Rowe,

7/19 Happy Jones, 7/20 Lillian Odum, 7/24 Lena Howell, Kathy Richardson,

7/26 Leon Tillery, 7/27 Jeanne Stewart, 7/29 Tom Ballard, 7/30 Kathryn Coiro 7/31 Andy Kennedy, Judy Wilson

We welcome Jayme Elizabeth as the newest member of Christ’s one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. Please greet her parents Susan Bryan and Will Bridges after the service.

A Warm Welcome to Everyone!Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are new to St. Paul’s, please fill out a Guest card and place it in the offering plate or give it to the greeter or an usher. We invite you to join us following the 8:00 a.m. Eucharist for breakfast in the parish hall. For those attending the 10:30 service, please stay for the

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reception also in the parish hall. Please come to St. Paul’s again.

Would you like to know more about St. Paul’s?The first Sunday of each month, we host a coffee for all who would like to learn more about St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Participation does not commit you to church membership, but it is an opportunity for you to explore the life and ministry of St. Paul’s.The coffee will be held in the library immediately after the 10:30 worship. Hope to see you there!

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church16 North Sixteenth Street

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401www.spechurch.com (910) 762-4578

Bulletin submissions: bulletin@spechurch.com (Deadline Mondays, 5:00 p.m.)

E-news submissions: e-news@spechurch.com (Deadline Mondays 5:00 p.m.)

The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving, BishopThe Rev. Dena Whalen, Rector

The Rev. Adam Pierce, Assistant RectorThe Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

The Rev. Richard Banks, Priest AssociateRonnie D. Wise, Director of Music and Organist

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Want to be included on our e-mail newsletter? Fill this out and place it in the offering plate, or fill out a guest card and let us

welcome you properly!Name: E-mail:

Richard Rhoads, Assistant Director of Music and OrganistCarl Samet, Parish Administrator

Greg Bushman, Facilities ManagerDiane Matz-Kane, Bookkeeper

Brent Erway and Walter Alonzo, SextonsSt. Paul’s VestryTwink Barr – Children & YouthBarbara Bucci – MembershipKeith Calder – Junior WardenJoe Farri – Christian FormationHerb Gant – WorshipSteve Haughey – Buildings & Grounds

Royster Hedgepeth – StewardshipRichard Laudati – Parish LifeSue Sramek – Pastoral CareRick Thayer – Community MinistryJan Vick – Ormond CenterSpencer Weig – Senior Warden

Treasurer: Bob SwindellClerk: Merry Ann Wright

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