“How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.”

We welcome you to worship this morning & hope you will join with us in the prayers & responses in bold. In this season after Pentecost, we will be using the

Book of Common Prayer (BCP) from various countries across the Anglican Communion.

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The Word of God

All stand as the Celebrant enters and saysBlessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The KyrieCelebrant Lord, have mercy.People Christ, have mercy.Celebrant Lord, have mercy.

The Collect of the DayThe Celebrant says to the people

The Lord be with you.People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The people sitA Reading from the Book of Genesis Alison Stockley

They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. But the LORD God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” The man said, “The

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St. John’s Episcopal ChurchThe Holy Eucharist: Rite

TwoSecond Sunday after Pentecost

6 June 2021 10 a.m.

woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate.” Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent tricked me, and I ate.” The LORD God said to the serpent,

“Because you have done this,cursed are you among all animalsand among all wild creatures;

upon your belly you shall go,and dust you shall eatall the days of your life.

I will put enmity between you and the woman,and between your offspring and hers;

he will strike your head,and you will strike his heel.” (3:8-15)

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

Said together in unison Psalm 130 De profundis Alison Stockley

Out of the depths have I called to you, O LORD;LORD, hear my voice; *let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication.

If you, LORD, were to note what is done amiss, *O Lord, who could stand?

For there is forgiveness with you; *therefore you shall be feared.

I wait for the LORD; my soul waits for him; *in his word is my hope.

My soul waits for the LORD,more than watchmen for the morning, *more than watchmen for the morning.

O Israel, wait for the LORD, *for with the LORD there is mercy;

With him there is plenteous redemption, *and he shall redeem Israel from all their sins.

A Reading from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians David Kelley

Just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture— “I believed, and so I spoke” —we also believe, and so we speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

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So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (4:13-5:1)Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Said together in unison David KelleyCanticle Romans 14:7-8None of us lives to ourselves; And none of us dies to ourselves.If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.

All standThe Gospel: Mark 3:20-35

People’s response before the Gospel Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The crowd came together again, so that Jesus and his disciples could not even eat. When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul, and by the ruler of the demons he casts out demons.” And he called them to him, and spoke to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. But no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered.“Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”— for they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.”Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”

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People’s response after the Gospel Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. Candace Sandfort, Rector

All sayThe Nicene Creed

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 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:by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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.With the Father and the Son s/he is worshiped and glorified.S/He 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 Prayers of the People Church of Scotland BCP

Leader Let us pray for the Church and for the world. David Kelley

Leader God of love, we pray for your Church: For Michael our Presiding Bishop; Carlye our bishop; for all lay and ordained ministers; and for all who seek you in the community of the faithful. Equip us with compassion and love, to carry out your work of reconciliation in the world. God of love,People Hear our prayers for the Church.

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Leader God of freedom, we pray for our nation, and all the nations of the world: For peace and unity across barriers of language, color, and creed; for elected and appointed leaders, that they would serve the common good. Inspire all people with courage to speak out against hatred, to actively resist evil. Unite the human family in bonds of love. God of freedom,People Hear our prayers for the world.

Leader God of justice, we pray for the Earth, your creation entrusted to our care: For the animals and birds, the mountains and oceans, and all parts of your creation that have no voice of their own. Stir up in us a thirst for justice that protects the earth and all its resources, that we may leave to our children’s children the legacy of beauty and abundance that you have given us. God of justice,People Hear our prayers for the Earth.

Leader God of peace, we pray for this community: For our local leaders; for our schools and markets; for our neighborhoods and workplaces. Kindle in every heart a desire for equality, respect, and opportunity for all. Give us courage to strive for justice and peace among all people, beginning here at home. God of peace,People Hear our prayers for this community.

Leader God of mercy, we pray for all in any kind of need or trouble: For those whose lives are closely linked with ours, and those connected to us as part of the human family. For refugees andprisoners; for the sick and suffering, the lonely and despairing; for those facing violence; for allheld down by prejudice or injustice. Awaken in us compassion and humility of spirit, as we seekand serve Christ in all persons. God of mercy,People Hear our prayers for all who are in need

Leader God of grace, we pray for those who have died: For the faithful in every generation who have worked for justice; for prophets who called us to racial reconciliation; for martyrs who diedbecause of hatred; and for all the communion of saints. Make us faithful to your call to proclaimyour Good News, by word and example, and bring us at last into the glorious company of thesaints in light. God of grace,People Hear our prayers for those who have died.

Leader Let us pray silently or aloud for our own needs and those of others.

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart and especially the hearts of the people of this land], that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Confession & Absolution Church of England BCP

CelebrantLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Eternal Father, giver of light and grace, we have sinned against you and against our neighbor, in what we have thought, in what we have said and done, through ignorance, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We have wounded your love, and marred your image within us. We are sorry and ashamed, and repent of all our sins.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past; and lead us out of the darkness to walk as children of light. Amen.

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The Holy Communion

Eucharistic Prayer VII Church in Wales BCP

The people stand and the Celebrant says

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

It is always right, wherever we are, to thank you and to praise you,Almighty God and Father, through Jesus Christ, your Son.So here on earth, and with the angels and archangelsand everyone in heaven, we praise your name and sing:

All saySanctus

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

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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 remain standing. The Celebrant continues

Father in heaven,listen to the prayer we make in Jesus’ name;through the Holy Spirit’s power, gentle as a dove, may this bread and this wine be for us the body and blood of Christ.Father, we rememberwhen Jesus had supper with his disciplesthe night before he died, he took the bread; he thanked you, broke it, gave it to them and said:Take, eat: this is my body, given for you.Do this to remember me.After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine;he thanked you, gave it to them and said:All of you drink from this cup, because this is my blood,the new promise of God’s love:Do this every time you drink it to remember me.Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant & PeopleChrist has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.

Father, as we remember your Son, Jesus Christ,who died on the cross and rose again,we offer you these and all the gifts you freely give to us.Send your Holy Spirit to be with us and all who share this bread and drink from this cup.Help us to trust you,bring us closer together and welcome us,with all people, into your glorious kingdom.All honor and glory belong to you, Father,through Jesus, your Son, with the Holy Spirit:one God, for ever and ever. AMEN.

The Fraction

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Celebrant Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

All say

Postcommunion Prayer & Blessing Iona Abbey Worship BookStay with us Lord,for the day will soon be spent and the night is coming;Kindle our hearts on the way,that we may recognize you in the Scriptures,in the breaking of the bread,and in each other. Amen.

All singClosing Hymn, “Children Go Where I Send Thee” John Sandfort

Refrain:Children, go where I send thee.How shall I send thee?

1 I'm gonna send thee one by one,one for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 2 I'm gonna send thee two by two,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 3 I'm gonna send thee three by three,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 4 I'm gonna send thee four by four,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain

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5 I'm gonna send thee five by five,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 6 I'm gonna send thee six by six,six for the six that couldn't get fixed,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain

7 I'm gonna send thee seven by seven,seven for the seven came down from heav’n,six for the six that couldn't get fixed,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 8 I'm gonna send thee eight by eight,eight for the eight that stood at the gate,seven for the seven came down from heav’n,six for the six that couldn't get fixed,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 9 I'm gonna send thee nine by nine,nine for the nine all dressed so fine,eight for the eight that stood at the gate,seven for the seven came down from heav’n,six for the six that couldn't get fixed,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,

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two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 10 I'm gonna send thee ten by ten,ten for the ten commandments,nine for the nine all dressed so fine,eight for the eight that stood at the gate,seven for the seven came down from heav’n,six for the six that couldn't get fixed,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 11 I'm gonna send thee eleven by eleven,eleven for the 'leven that went to heaven,ten for the ten commandments,nine for the nine all dressed so fine,eight for the eight that stood at the gate,seven for the seven came down from heav’n,six for the six that couldn't get fixed,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain 12 I'm gonna send thee twelve by twelve,twelve for the twelve disciples,eleven for the 'leven that went to heaven,ten for the ten commandments,nine for the nine all dressed so fine,eight for the eight that stood at the gate,seven for the seven came down from heav’n,six for the six that couldn't get fixed,five for the Gospel preachers,four for the four that stood at the door,three for the Hebrew children,two for Paul and Silasone for the little, bitty baby Born of the virgin MaryBorn, born, born in Bethlehem. Refrain

DimissalCelebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia!

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People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

The flowers are given to the glory of Godby John, Khyati & Kedhar in celebration of the life of

Arlene Wallace Bower 1914-2010

ANNOUNCEMENTSThis Month’s Outreach: MACHEO

Macheo is a self-funded children’s home in Kenya, that was established for orphaned children in 2005. It has grown considerably and now supports vulnerable children and their families in the urban slums and rural communities around Thika. Macheo staff now provide transitional residential care for 54 abandoned and neglected children; they feed malnourished infants; cook and distribute 10.000+ school meals each day (this free food motivates children to attend school); they offer health interventions and family counselling; and they empower poor families through small grants that permit businesses to be initiated.Our church Outreach Committee supports MacheoUS and we have sponsored 5 micro- businesses that enables parents to support their families. Macheo identified Rose, a single Mom with two children. However, because one child is disabled, she was unable to leave to obtain casual work and when the pandemic hit, few neighbors had extra food to give them. She was given sustaining funds of $5 a week while she worked with Macheo to decide upon a micro-business (costing $50). She created a green grocery stall (see photo below!) and she is now able to provide for her family, pay off debts and reach financial stability by saving profits in order to expand the business. Thank you to St. John’s for making this happen! Consider joining us in this critical endeavor by sponsoring more families.You can also make a monetary donation to support this ministry (or any of

our Outreach ministries) on our website’s online VANCO giving page:

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If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Macheo visit MacheoUS.org, contact Anne Thompson at thompanne@gmail.com

Stephen Ministry CornerHow Does Stephen Ministry Support St. John’s Mission?

Stephen Ministers are equipped to provide high quality, one-on-one, Christ-centered care to support emotionally and spiritually those who are hurting due to life crisis or life difficulties. Through the love and compassion of the Stephen Ministers, people who are hurting can be healed by God and made whole again. The care receivers and the Stephen Ministers alike are touched by God’s love through the caring process. Their faith in God increases and our faith community grows. This is how Stephen Ministry supports St. John’s mission.

Please contact Rev. Candace or Ellen Lentz (EllenLinLentz@gmail.com or 650-238-8760) to request care, or if you are interested to become a Stephen Minister.

Join us in our weekly “Prayer & Share Zoom” every Thursday @ 7p.m.All Are Welcome! Includes Compline at 8:00

Guest host:Thursday, 6/10: Ellen Lentz

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Please use the following link, (same link every week, no password needed) for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/823943733Meeting ID: 823 943 733

The following flower donation dates are available in July to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or to remember a loved one: July 18th

July 25th

Use the QR code above under “Outreach” OR mail your $75 donation to St. John's OR leave it in the mail slot outside the Parish Hall OR pay via our website—just click the “Online Payment” tab on our

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