St. John the Evangelist Anglican Churchserving North Vancouver since 1899

October 13, 2019Thanksgiving Sunday

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost10:00 am Family EucharistOfficiant: The Reverend Patrick BlaneyDeacon: The Reverend Juanita Clark

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church220 West 8th Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 1N1Phone: 604-986-1151 Email: stjohnnv@telus.net

website: www.stjohnnv.ca

Priest Reverend Patrick Blaney 778-989-7176(c) priest.sjnv@telus.netDeacon Reverend Juanita Clark 604-986-1151 deaconjuanita@telus.netMusic Director Galina Martyniouk 604-983-7026(h) mgalina7@hotmail.comWarden Yasmine Bia 778-288-6358 ybia2003@yahoo.caWarden Christian de Beaupré 604-990-7632 maryandchris@shaw.caParish Office Leeann Price 604-986-1151 stjohnnv@telus.net

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WELCOMEWe are glad you have joined us for worship this morning. There are candles in theChapel for those who wish to light one and say a prayer at any time before and duringthe service. We ask that you please turn off all cell phones and pagers. After theservice, we invite newcomers (and others!) to visit our Welcome Table downstairs in theLounge. This is a place where you can learn more about the various activities andgroups here at St. John’s, find contact information, ways to get involved and have fun!

Ministering today at our 10:00 a.m. service:

Officiant: The Reverend Patrick BlaneyDeacon: The Reverend Juanita ClarkMusician: Galina Martyniouk, piano and organChoir Director: Christie SmithCrucifer & Server: Hazel BreakeyReaders: John Spender, Leeann PriceIntercessor: Jill ParsonsEucharistic Administrators: Chris de Beaupré, Gillian Lyles

Marthe Duncombe, Eileen SpenderSunday School: Maria MorellatoGreeter: Avis RobinsonOutreach: Linda HarrisonWelcome Table: Stuart Newton

Flowers in the Sanctuary today are donated to the glory of God by AnnBodwell who is thankful for the many blessings in life.

Dear Parishioners,As at the end of August, our Church is currently running a higher than budgeted Deficit.This is a result of our regular offerings being below budget as was presented at our lastVestry Meeting by Parish Council. As we are entering the final quarter of the year theChurch kindly asks if you could fulfil or prayerfully consider renewing your financialStewardship commitment to the Parish. I thank you for your consideration and yourcontinued support.

Bob Hardy, Treasurer, St John’s Anglican Church

3Prelude and AnnouncementsProcessional Hymn

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The Gathering of the Community

Celebrant The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love ofGod, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with youall.

All And also with you.

Celebrant Almighty God,All to you all hearts are open,

all desires are known,and from you no secrets are hidden.Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love you, and worthily,magnify your holy name;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The CollectCelebrant Almighty God,All in our baptism you adopted us for your own.

Quicken, we pray, your Spirit within us,that we, being renewed both in body and mind,may worship you in sincerity and truth;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Children's Hymn All children are invited to go downstairs with the Sundayschool teacher at the conclusion of the children's hymn.

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The Proclamation of the WordThe First Reading: read by John SpenderA reading from the book of Jeremiah

These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sentfrom Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles, and to thepriests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar hadtaken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. Thus says the Lord of hosts,the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile fromJerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens andeat what they produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters; takewives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they maybear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. But seekthe welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to theLord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

All Thanks be to God.

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The Second Reading: read by Leeann PriceA reading from the second letter of Paul to Timothy

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant ofDavid—that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point ofbeing chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they mayalso obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Thesaying is sure:

If we have died with him, we will also live with him;if we endure, we will also reign with him;if we deny him, he will also deny us;if we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.

Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are toavoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins thosewho are listening. Do your best to present yourself to God as oneapproved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightlyexplaining the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:8-15

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

All Thanks be to God.

10Gradual Hymn All stand for the Gospel. Before the reading of the Gospel, thefirst half of the Gradual Hymn is sung.

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The Gospel — Thanksgiving Sunday/Eighteenth Sundayafter Pentecost

Deacon The Lord be with you.All And also with you.Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to LukeAll Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the regionbetween Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepersapproached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus,Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go andshow yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean.Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back,praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet andthanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not tenmade clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of themfound to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then hesaid to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’

Luke 17:11-19

Deacon The Gospel of Christ.All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.At the conclusion of the Gospel, the second half of the Gradual Hymn is sung.

Sermon The Reverend Patrick Blaney

Time for Reflection

Choir Anthem: Thanksgiving SongWords and music by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Nicene CreedCelebrant Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say,

All We believe in one God,the Father, the Almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son ofGod, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God,light from light, true God from true God, begotten, notmade, of one Being with the Father;Through him all things were made.For us and for our salvationHe came down from heaven:by the power of the Holy Spirithe became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and wasmade man. For our sake he was crucified underPontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;He ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and thedead, and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father.With the Father and the Son He is worshipped andglorified. He has spoken through the prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness ofsins. We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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The Church: Archbishop Melissa Skelton, Linda Nicholls our Primate, MarkMacDonald the Indigenous Archbishop of Canada, Patrick our Priest and Juanita ourDeacon. Bishop Brent Alawas, and the Clergy and People of the Episcopal Diocese ofNorthern Philippines. The Diocesan Eco-Justice Unit - The Reverend Margaret Marquardt(Chair).

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The Local Community: City & District of North Vancouver, Queen MaryCommunity School.

The World: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy.O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seekto be consoled as to console,to be understood as to understand,to be loved as to love.For it is in giving that we receive,it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.Amen.

Those In Need: For those who are sick, hospitalized and in need of our prayers.This week, our prayers are requested especially for these members and friends of ourSt. John’s faith community: Anna, Berna, Bruce and Ann, Frances T., Elsie, Wilma,Kelly, Jaye E., Elle D., Allison M., Tom and Doreen H. Also for Olga S., Dorothy F., PatM., Andy M., Meherunissa, Ratyia M., Laurie S., Ruby E., Frances B., C.L.J.T. and Liam.

The Dearly Departed: Those we no longer see, but they will live forever in ourhearts.

In Thanksgiving: In our cycle of prayer, we pray for these members of our faithcommunity: Frances Bruce, Bert and Karen Coppin, Anna Cornish, Jennifer Crawford,Joan Curtis, Marcia Dahmen, Elle and Pat Dean and Kate Deans.

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Confession and AbsolutionCelebrant Dear friends in Christ,

God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy;God welcomes usand invites us to this table.Let us confess our sins,confident in God’s forgiveness.

Silence is kept.

Celebrant Most merciful God,All we confess that we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us,that we may delight in your will,and walk in your ways,to the glory of your name. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy upon you,pardon and deliver you from all your sins,confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,and keep you in eternal life;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

Sharing of The PeaceWe stand as we are able and greet our neighbours in the peace of Christ.

Celebrant May the peace of Christ always be with you.All And also with you.

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The Celebration of the EucharistPreparation of the GiftsRepresentatives of the people present the gifts of bread and wine for the Eucharist (withmoney and other gifts for the needs and responsibilities of the Church) to the deacon orcelebrant before the altar. Your thoughtful and generous gifts enable our worship andministry to our world. We thank you.

The Prayer Over the GiftsCelebrant God of grace,All receive all we offer you this day,

you have freed us from our sinsand made us a kingdom in your SonJesus Christ our Lord.Accept all we offer you this day,and strengthen us in the new life you have givenus, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebration of the EucharistPreparation of the GiftsRepresentatives of the people present the gifts of bread and wine for the Eucharist (withmoney and other gifts for the needs and responsibilities of the Church) to the deacon orcelebrant before the altar. Your thoughtful and generous gifts enable our worship andministry to our world. We thank you.

The Prayer Over the GiftsCelebrant God of constant love,All in this eucharist you renew the covenant

made once with us in baptism.As you are faithful in all thingsmay we, in our offering,be faithful to our calling.We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

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The Great Thanksgiving/Eucharistic Prayer 3 (DoNW)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.All And also with you.Celebrant Lift up your hearts.All We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Celebrant Blessed are you, gracious God,creator of heaven and earth;you are the source of light and life for all your creation,you made us in your own image,and call us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour.Therefore we praise you,joining our voices to proclaim the glory of your name.

All 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 comesin the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest,Hosanna in the highest.

Celebrant We give thanks to you, Lord our God,for the goodness and loveyou have made known to us in creation;in calling Israel to be your people;in your Word spoken through the prophets;and above all in the Word made flesh,Jesus your Son.For in these last days you sent him to be incarnatefrom the Virgin Mary, to be the Saviour and Redeemerof the world.

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Celebrant In him, you have delivered us from evil,and made us worthy to stand before you.In him, you have brought us out of error into truth,out of isolation into community, out of death into life.

On the night he was handed over to suffering anddeath, a death he freely accepted, our Lord JesusChrist took bread; and when he had given thanks toyou, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples,and said, “ Take, eat: this is my body which is givenfor you.Do this for the remembrance of me.”After supper he took the cup of wine;and when he had given thanks,he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you:this is my blood of the new covenant,which is shed for you and for manyfor the forgiveness of sins.Whenever you drink it,do this for the remembrance of me.”Therefore, Father, according to his command,

All we remember his death,we proclaim his resurrection,we await his coming in glory;

Celebrant And we offer our sacrificeof praise and thanksgivingto you, Lord of all;presenting to you, from your creation,this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God,to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts,that they may be the sacramentof the body of Christ and his blood of the newcovenant.

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Celebrant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice,that we, made acceptable in him,may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

In the fullness of time,reconcile all things in Christ, and make them new,and bring us to that city of lightwhere you dwell with all your sons and daughters;through Jesus Christ our Lord,the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church,and the author of our salvation;by whom, and with whom, and in whom,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father,now and for ever.

All Amen.

Celebrant As our Saviour taught us to pray, let us sing,All Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from the time of trial,and deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power,and the glory are yours,now and forever. Amen.

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The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant We break this breadto share in the body of Christ

All We, being many, are one body,for we all share in the one bread.

The Communion

Celebrant The Gifts of God, for the people of God.All Thanks be to God.All who love God and desire Christ are welcome to receive communion at this table.Gluten-free wafers are available. Please let the Eucharistic Administrator know if youwish to receive one. Anyone desiring a blessing should fold their arms across their chestafter receiving communion, as an indication to the priest.

Communion Hymns

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Prayer after Communion

Celebrant Faithful God,All in baptism and eucharist we are made one with

you. May we who have shared in holy thingsalways bear witness to your covenant,in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.Amen.

The DoxologyCelebrant Glory to God,All Whose power, working in us,

can do infinitely morethan we can ask or imagine.Glory to God from generation to generation,in the Church and in Christ Jesus,for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessing

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DismissalDeacon Go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of

the Spirit.Our worship is now over, and our service begins.

All Thanks be to God.

Postlude

After each service a Healing Prayer Ministry is available in the Chapel area of the church.The Healing Prayer Ministry is both clergy and lay led. An anointing (a blessing with oilon your forehead) is also offered.

St. John’s North Vancouver Parish recognizes we are on the unceded Coast Salishterritories within the Musqeam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.