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2013 R ETREAT WORSHIP THE ORDER OF SAINT LUKE
October 18-21 Claremont California
Note: This booklet is a facsimile of the actual printed worship booklet published for the 2013 retreat participants. All copyright music and texts not owned by OSL Publications have been removed with the
exception of scripture texts from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
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Contents
Introduction to Retreat Worship 3 Friday, Oct 18 Eucharist: Feast of Saint Luke 5
Saturday, Oct 19 Morning Prayer 9
Saturday, Oct. 19 Eucharist and Healing Service 10
Saturday, Oct 19 *Resurrection Vigil (Not included in worship book)
Sunday, Oct. 20 Lord’s Day Word and Table 15 Sunday, Oct 20 Compline with Transitus 19
Monday, Oct. 21 Morning Prayer 21
Monday, Oct 21 Eucharist and Service of Profession 23
Jewish and Islamic Traveler Prayers 27
About the Order of Saint Luke 28
The Adoration of the Lamb
1432 by Jan van Eyck from the altarpiece in the St. Bavo Cathedral in Ghent.
*The Resurrection Vigil was a musical setting our vigil service (in The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES, 4th edition, p. 56ff) by renowned composer David Hurd. Copies may be purchased from Br. Dwight Vogel for $2 and for a one time fee of $25 you can purchase the digital file and reproduce as many copies as you need.
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Introduction to Retreat Worship
Welcome to the retreat. Worship is at the center of our life as a community. When the Order of Saint Luke worships, it is our bread and butter—not in the sense of “making a living” but as experiencing anew the life given us in our baptism into Christ Jesus, our sharing in his dying and rising.
We freely use words like Eucharist, liturgy, Word and Table, chant, and “daily office.” This can sound like “in speak” and I caution us longer-term members to use these and other words with care, and to expand the terminology into ordinary speech for those new among us who want to fully participate.
Eucharist—from the Greek word for thanksgiving associated with Holy Communion.
Word and Table—is a phrase United Methodists use for Holy Communion that underscores the essential balance of proclamation of the Word of God and of sacramental sharing in the Word of God in the Eucharistic acts of taking, blessing, breaking, and giving/sharing.
Liturgy— is a term that derives from the Greek words for “work” and “people” and so refers to the public, corporate acts of the people in the worship of God. Both the daily offices and the Holy Communion represent this public work, much like a beach clean up or the old fashioned barn-raising.
Chant—we sing the Psalms and canticles (scriptural songs) using what are called “tones”—usually as simple sustained note for the syllables in a line of words and then change notes at the end of the line.
Daily Office—over the long history of the church with its roots in Jewish prayer we join in the unceasing prayer of the church. The daily office developed from the early centuries of the church. As a religious order we share in punctuating the hours of the day with prayer, especially sunrise, zenith (noon), sunset, and night (bedtime). In addition, we pray what we call the “diurnal” offices (through the day offices) at mid-morning, mid-day, and mid-afternoon. On Saturday evenings we replace Evening Prayer with the Resurrection Vigil, anticipating the coming of the Lord’s Day.
We welcome liturgical diversity within the long history of worship rooted in the apostolic community and early centuries of the church and we recognize that worship must always be suited to its community and context. We look back and forward to be with Christ in the present.
As of 2012, we have a new book that contains the liturgical texts that allow us to pray and praise God in celebrating “Word and Table,” in praying the “daily office,” and in observing liturgies specifically oriented to our communal life, like “Profession” and “Investiture” of officers. The
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book, The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES of the Order of Saint Luke contains these services and a selection of hymns and songs, Psalms, and canticles for use when we worship together.
We think we know a lot (and collectively we do), but we are still learning together. Since teaching and learning, study and liturgical practice are part of our charism (vocation), we seek to include and bring each other along the path of deeper formation and sacramental living. We seek to be inclusive of all who yearn to worship God in spirit and in truth.
Worship at retreats is deeply nurturing. At retreat of the General Chapter we keep the hours of the daily office and daily Eucharist. This refreshes and sustains us for the journey upon our returning to our homes and places of ministry.
There are three essential observances that punctuate our liturgical life together at the retreat: The Feast of Saint Luke (October 18), the Word and Table Healing Service, and the Service of Profession, when some make a first public profession of annual vowed membership in the Order and others reaffirm annual vows.
Vestments are welcome at any or all services. Some of us regularly vest for services. Others only vest for some services. If you don’t have vestments you are no less a part of the worship. Many of us like the sense of belonging that goes with wearing the “habit.” Our habit is an alb (generally white—alba means white), a red cincture (rope tied around the waist), and a scapular (derived from an apron worm by monastics to keep their robe clean. Our scapular is purely “decorative” as we never peel potatoes or milk cows in our habit!
If you have questions, do look for someone that looks like they might know something and ask your question. He or she will be happy to answer the question or point you to someone they think will know the answer.
Visual elements of this worship aid: --p. 1: cover: “Christ the Pantokrator of Mount Sinai” found at http://mgocsmdiaspora.org/blog/ic-xc-in-christs-icon/ --p. 2: “The Adoration of the Lamb” found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghent_Altarpiece --p. 5: “Ox from the Book of Kells”: See “Book of Kells” on Wikipedia) --p. 10: “Christ Healing the Sick” From And Also With You, Year C, the Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, p. 34 --p. 14, photo credit: Br. Stephen Ball --throughout: The Celtic knots and Celtic St. Luke (p. 21) were taken from The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES and are in the public domain
The other graphics in the booklet are by Hermanolean Clipart and are used with permission.
All words and music © [whatever the year] Order of Saint Luke reprinted from The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES of the Order of Saint Luke are used with permission for this event.
For other credits and permissions, see the respective services in this booklet.
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A Service of Word and Table
for the Feast of Saint Luke October 18, 2013
Claremont United Methodist Church 7:00 pm
BOS= numbered pages in The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES (BOS)
WR=numbered items in Worship Resources in BOS * Please stand, in body or in spirit.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN: “Come Sing You Choirs Exultant” WR 142 *GREETING: Blessed be God, who shepherds us and sets us free! May the dawn from on high break upon us to guide us in the way of peace. With God’s tender compassion, Christ walks with us, opening the scriptures, and making himself known to us in the breaking of the bread. [BOS, p. 4]
*GLORIA (sung as a canon, at the direction of the cantor) WR186, UMH 72 *COLLECT FOR THE FEAST: The Holy One be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Gift from on high, come upon us in freedom and grace, that delivered from all entanglements we may seek the lost, heal the sick, announce God's reign, and delight that our hearts know you in the breaking of bread.
(from For All the Saints, 2nd edition © 1995, 2013, OSL Publications.) Amen.
FIRST READING: Isaiah 35: 5-8 After the reading: Holy Wisdom, Holy Word. Thanks be to God.
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PSALM 148 (read) After the reading Holy Wisdom, Holy Word. Thanks be to God. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: “Alleluia” UMH, 48 *A READING FROM THE GOSPEL: Luke 18: 1-8
After the reading: The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: “Alleluia” UMH, 486 SERMON: “Homo Adorans/Terra Adorans” *HYMN: “Hope of Abraham and Sarah” See p. 8 below
Words: Ruth Duck, © 2005, GIA Publications, Inc.; Music: arr. From Ludwig Van Beethoveen, 1770, by Edward Hodges, 1796-1867, Public Domain.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
For those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, let us pray … For those who are weak in body, mind, or spirit, let us pray … For those captive to wealth and violence, let us pray … For the lonely, despondent, down-trodden, or oppressed, let us pray … For justice, freedom, and peace throughout the world, let us pray … For refugees and exiles, and for all in danger, let us pray … For the healing of wounded Creation, let us pray … In thanksgiving for all who live and work in this region, let us pray … In thanksgiving for prophets, poets, and salty disciples, let us pray … In thanksgiving for Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and all who seek holiness in sincerity and truth, let us pray … In thanksgiving for God’s love and grace, let us pray …
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(Reprinted, with expansions, from The Book of OFFICES AND SERVICES of the Order of Saint Luke, copyright© 2012 by The Order of Saint Luke. Used by permission of OSL Publications)
Silence
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, ad to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP, p. 395)
(At this point, please follow in BOS, pp. 8-9, beginning with the “Invitation”)
INVITATION
CONFESSION AND PARDON
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*THE PEACE
THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
*THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Great Thanksgiving One): BOS, pp. 12-15
*THE LORD’S PRAYER BOS, p. 10
BREAKING THE BREAD: BOS, p. 10
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP Songs during Communion: “Eat This Bread” UMH 628 “One Bread, One Body” UMH 620 “Let Is Break Bread Together” UMH 618 PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING: BOS, pp. 10-11
*HYMN: “Hymn for the Feast of Saint Luke” WR, no. 140
*ABBOT’S COMMENDATION AND BLESSING
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
+ This evening’s preacher is Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki, Ph.D., She is Professor Emerita at the Claremont School of Theology. Her interests include the use of process and feminist thought for the critical interpretation and expression of Christian faith. Her publications include The End of Evil; God-Christ-Church: A Practical Guide to Process Theology; Divinity and Diversity; and The Fall to Violence. (From the Center for Process Theology website, http://www.ctr4process.org/about/CoDirectors/ Accessed October 6, 2013.
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Presiding at this evening’s service is Br. Mark W. Stamm, immediate past abbot of the Order of Saint Luke. Br. Mark is Professor of Christian Worship at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.
MORNING PRAYER
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Claremont United Methodist Church
7:30 am
The service begins on p. 27 in BOS. Propers for the Day are as follows:
Psalm 116 UMH pp. 837f Response 2 is read in unison wherever the red “R” appears. Scripture: Matthew 11:7-15 Anyone may offer Heart Words (brief passage from the lesson just read) during the silence that follows. A Reading for Meditation and Reflection
(from Atchison Blue: A Search for Silence, A spiritual Home and a Living Faith by Judith Valente)
Closing Hymn (see handout) “There’s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying” James L. Milligan, 1925
+ Office leader: Br. Tom Beveridge and members of the teleconference Morning and Evening Prayer community Accompanist: Sr. Elise Eslinger
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Liturgy of Word and Table with Healing Service October 19, 2013
Claremont United Methodist Church 1:15pm
BOS= numbered pages in The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES (BOS) WR=numbered items in Worship Resources in BOS
* Please stand, in body or in spirit.
"When the Church listens, heals, reconciles, then she becomes what she is in her most radiant aspect: a crystal-clear reflection of a love."
— Brother Roger of Taizé — *GREETING:
Grace to you and peace from God who is, and who was, and who is to come.
Amen. Bless the Holy One, O my soul,
and all that is within me, bless God's holy Name. Bless the Holy One, O my soul,
and forget not all the gifts of God. O God, you forgive all our sins,
and you heal all our infirmities; You redeem our life from the grave
and crown us with mercy and loving-kindness; You satisfy us with good things,
and our youth is renewed like an eagle's. [Adapted From Psalm 103:1-4, OSL]
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*HYMN: “JESUS , LOVER OF MY SOUL” WR no. 92
*OPENING PRAYER: Presider: The Holy One be with you. People: And also with you. Let us pray: Living God, make us conscious now of your healing nearness. Touch our eyes that we may see you; open our ears that we may hear your voice; enter our hearts that we might know your love. Overshadow our souls and bodies with your presence, that we might partake of your strength, your love, and your healing life; in the Name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.
[TJC] FIRST LECTION: Isaiah 40:28-31 Lector: A reading from the Book of Isaiah.
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
PSALM RESPONSE: Psalm 91 WR, p. 304
Gloria: Glory to you, O Trinity most holy and blessed One God, now and for-ever, A - men.
SECOND LECTION: James 5:13-16 Lector: A reading from the Epistle of James.
Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith
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will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.
Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
*SEQUENCE HYMN: “HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL” WR no.96
*HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 9:1-6 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you, Lord Christ
Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.3 He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money--not even an extra tunic. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there.5 Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them." 6 They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.
Presider: The Gospel of the Lord People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
HOMILY BR. LEE CUNNINGHAM
*THE NICENE CREED: (all reciting) WR no.163
CONFESSION AND PARDON: Hear these words of Scripture: "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
[I JOHN 1:8-9, NRSV, ALT.] Let us confess our sin before God. Most merciful God, 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 neighbors as ourselves; and we are diminished in soul and body. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, so that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways giving glory to your holy name. Amen.
[BCP, ALT.] - silent confession -
Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God's love toward us.
[ADAPTED FROM ROMANS 6:8] In the name of Jesus Christ, I declare to you: you are forgiven.
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In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God! Amen!
INVITATION TO THE ANOINTING RITE BOS, p. 69
THANKSGIVING OVER THE OIL BOS, p. 69
ANOINTING All those desiring prayer for healing of body, mind, spirit, or relationship
may are invited to come to one of the prayer stations and briefly share their request.
You may request prayers on behalf of another.
Name, the Holy Spirit anoint you with the healing power of God, + in the name of the holy and blessed Trinity.
PRAYER FOR HEALING AND WHOLENESS WITH THE LAYING ON OF HANDS Name, these hands are laid on you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Healer, for the healing of . . . . (the prayer may be adapted to the specific situation). May our loving Creator grant you the inward anointing of the Holy Spirit. May the love of Jesus, who also suffered, flow through your mind and body, bringing you peace and strength. Amen.
or, in the case of one who comes on behalf of another: Name, these hands are laid on you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Healer, with the prayer that you may be an instrument of healing in the life (lives) of ______. May the power of God's indwelling presence bring him/her/them wholeness, that he/she/they may serve God with a loving heart. Amen.
HYMN DURING HEALING: “GIVE THANKS TO GOD WHO HEARS OUR CRIES” WR no. 94
PRAYER AFTER ANOINTING Merciful God, we pray that all our brothers and sisters everywhere may be comforted in their suffering and made whole. Give strength to the weary, comfort to the sad, relief to those in pain and help to those in tribulation. In the name of Jesus the Great Physician who rose with healing in his wings we pray. Amen.
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
*OFFERTORY HYMN: “AT THIS TABLE BREAD IS BROKEN” WR no. 36
*THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Great Thanksgiving Three) BOS, pp.18-21
The assembly celebrates following the text and music pages 18-21 in BOS.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (Ecumenical Text) BOS, p. 10 Our Father in heaven, hollowed be your name, Your kingdom come,
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Your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins As 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.
English Translation of the Lord’s Prayer © 1988 English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC) www.englishtexts.org. Used with permission.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
COMMUNION All baptized Christians are invited to share in Holy Communion.
Please receive the bread in you open outstretched hands. Receive the wine by holding the base of the wine chalice and guiding it to your lips.
If you prefer to receive by intinction, simply leave the bread in our outstretched hand and the Chalice Bearer will dip the bread in the wine for you and place it on your tongue.
The serving station on the congregation's right is for those who choose to commune with wine and the serving station on the congregation's left is for those who choose or are willing to commune with unfermented wine. If are gluten intolerant, tell the server.
COMMUNION HYMN: “HERE O MY LORD I SEE THEE” WR no. 37
CONCLUDING PRAYER Mighty and merciful God, your healing presence has been with us. As we wait in hope for the coming of that day when crying and pain shall be no more, help us by your Holy Spirit to receive your grace in our lives trusting in your eternal love, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
*HYMN: “PRAISE MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN” WR no. 93
*BLESSING The community may be seated for a time of reflection guided by music.
*DISMISSAL Go in peace. Love and serve Christ and one another.
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God!
+ Unless otherwise noted, texts in this service are from The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES of The Order of Saint Luke (4th edition, 2012).
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Sunday Celebration of Word and Table 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
October 20, 2013 Kresge Chapel, Claremont School of Theology
10: 00 a.m.
BOS= numbered pages in The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES (BOS)
WR=numbered items in Worship Resources in BOS UMH = UNITED METHODIST HYMNAL
+ Please stand, as willing and able
GATHERING MUSIC FOR GATHERING “Zimbabwe Alleluia” WR 13
+GREETING1
+HYMN “When Morning Gilds the Skies” UMH 185
+PRAYER OF THE DAY God of grace and truth, you call us to faithfulness, patience, and joy in all seasons and in every circumstance. Grant us the abiding presence of Jesus Christ through your Word and sacraments, that we may boldly proclaim your gospel and be about every good work now and forevermore, in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.2
SUNG RESPONSE “Take, O Take Me as I Am” WR 95 PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Let us pray: Prepare our hearts, O Lord, to accept your word. Silence in us any voice but your own; that, hearing, we may also obey your will, through Christ our Lord. Amen. 3
FIRST READING Jeremiah 31:27-34
A reading from Jeremiah: The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals.And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build and to plant, says the LORD. In those days they shall no longer say: "The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge." But all shall die for their own sins; the teeth of everyone who eats sour grapes shall be set on edge.
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The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt--a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the LORD," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.
The Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
PSALTER AND GLORIA Psalm 19:7-14 Setting by Hal R. Hopson 4
(Antiphon) The statutes of the Lord are just, and rejoice the heart.
Glory be to you, O Trinity most holy and blessed , who is now, ever was, and ever shall be unto endless ages. A-men . 5
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
A reading from Paul’s second letter to Timothy:
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it,and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths. As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.
Herein is wisdom. Thanks be to God.
+GOSPEL ALLELUIA “Zimbabwe Alleluia” (unison) WR 13
+READING OF THE GOSPEL Luke 18:1-8 A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke:
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Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, 'Grant me justice against my opponent.' For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, 'Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.'" And Jesus said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Praise to the living Word!
+GOSPEL ALLELUIA “Zimbabwe Alleluia” (3-part) WR 13 HOMILY Br. Richard Eslinger PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE6
INVITATION
CONFESSION AND PARDON WR 157
THE KYRIE WR 4
ASSURANCE OF PARDON THE PEACE
THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS: TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP Offertory Hym “Give Thanks to the Source” WR 29 +GREAT THANKSGIVING (Great Thanksgiving Two, BOS, p.15) Sr. Alice Kay Hoover +THE LORD’S PRAYER “The Prayer of Jesus” WR 12 BREAKING THE BREAD SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP Music during Communion “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” UMH 629 “Taste and See”
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PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING
SENDING FORTH +HYMN “Become to Us the Living Bread” UMH 630 +ABBOT’S COMMENDATION AND BLESSING +SONG OF BLESSING “Peace Before Us” WR 47
Peace before us, peace behind us, peace under our feet; peace within us, peace over us, let all around us be peace. (stanzas 2-4 respectively: Love…; Light…; Christ)
+COMMISSION POSTLUDE
+ Presider: Sr. Alice Kay Hoover Preacher: Br. Richard Eslinger Liturgist/Cantor: Sr. Cherrie Wilkerson Acolyte/Liturgist: Br. David Lovelace Music Leader /Accompanist: Sr. Elise Eslinger
+ Acknowledgment of Sources
1 Greeting in # 34, Upper Room Worshipbook (2006), ed. Elise Eslinger, slightly adapted, ©The Upper Room, 2006. 2 Based on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 by Richard L. Eslinger, OSL. 3 Timothy J. Crouch, OSL, And Also with You, Year C (Akron, Ohio: OSL Publications, 1994), 17 and 24, as appears in Upper Room Worshipbook, p. 35. Used by permission. 4 Refrain and Psalm tone by Hal R. Hopson, ©1985 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL. (Found in Upper Room Worshipbook, no. 241.) Reprinted under OneLicense.net # S-913502. 5 From BOS, p. 5. 6 Reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook, © 2004, Faith Alive Christian Resources (with Calvin Institute of Christian Worship), p. 205. 7 Setting by James E. Moore, Jr., © GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, IL.
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Service of Compline and Transitus Claremont United Methodist Church
October 20, 2013 7:45pm
BOS= numbered pages in The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES (BOS) WR=numbered items in Worship Resources in BOS
SILENCE
CALL TO PRAYER BOS 48
NIGHT HYMN “Now God Be with Us” WR 86
CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE BOS, p. 48
PSALTER AND GLORIA Psalm 4 Spoken in unison BOS,p. 50 Psalm 23 UMH 136 Psalm 139 Psalm Tone #5 BOS, p. 51
SILENCE
THE LITTLE CHAPTER Luke 4:14-21 After the reading: Holy Wisdom, Holy Word Thanks be to God.
PRAYERS The Holy One be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: (selected prayers follow)
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THE KYRIE
Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.
SILENT PRAYER
PRAYERS
AGNUS DEI WR 21
REMEMBERING OUR DEPARTED Br. Theodore (Ted) Hoffman Br. John Dornheim Br. Donald Brown
After each time of witness, all share in the following responsory: May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Merciful God, we thank you for this witness of faith and service.
COMMENDATION BOS 83
HYMN “Stay with Us” WR 74
CANTICLE OF SIMEON Psalm Tone #1 BOS 84
ABBATIAL BLESSING BOS 84
SILENCE
+ Officiant: Br. David Eichelberger, Director of Pastoral Care
Musician: Sr. Miriam Olson
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Morning Prayer Monday, 21 October 2013
Claremont UMC 7:30 am
We will follow the Order for Morning Prayer (Lauds) as found in the BOS, p. 27
Morning Canticle BOS, p. 28
Psalmody Psalm 46 WR, p. 300
Scripture Jeremiah 38:14-28 A reading from Jeremiah: King Zedekiah sent for the prophet Jeremiah and received him at the third entrance of the temple of the LORD. The king said to Jeremiah, “I have something to ask you; do not hide anything from me.” 15Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “If I tell you, you will put me to death, will you not? And if I give you advice, you will not listen to me.” 16So King Zedekiah swore an oath in secret to Jeremiah, “As the LORD lives, who gave us our lives, I will not put you to death or hand you over to these men who seek your life.” 17Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel, If you will only surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then your life shall be spared, and this city shall not be burned with fire, and you and your house shall live.18But if you do not surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then this city shall be handed over to the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you yourself shall not escape from their hand.”19King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Judeans who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for I might be handed over to them and they would abuse me.” 20Jeremiah said, “That will not happen. Just obey the voice of the LORD in what I say to you, and it shall go well with you, and your life shall be spared. 21But if you are determined not to surrender, this is what the LORD has shown me— 22a vision of all the women remaining in the house of the king of Judah being led out to the officials of the king of Babylon and saying, ‘Your trusted friends have seduced you and have overcome you; Now that your feet are stuck in the mud, they desert you.’ 23All your wives and your children shall be led out to the Chaldeans, and you yourself shall not escape from their hand, but shall be seized by the king of Babylon; and this city shall be burned with fire.” 24Then Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “Do not let anyone else know of this conversation, or you will die. 25If the officials should hear that I have spoken with you, and they should come and say to you, ‘Just tell us what you said to the king; do not conceal it from us, or we will put you to death. What did the king say to you?’ 26then you shall say to them, ‘I was presenting my plea to the king not to send me back to the house of Jonathan to die there.’” 27All the officials did come to Jeremiah and questioned him; and he answered them in the very words the king had commanded. So they stopped questioning him, for the conversation had not been overheard. 28And Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken. Here ends the reading.
A silence
Second Scripture 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
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A reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians: When any of you has a grievance against another, do you dare to take it to court before the unrighteous, instead of taking it before the saints? 2Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? 3Do you not know that we are to judge angels—to say nothing of ordinary matters? 4If you have ordinary cases, then, do you appoint as judges those who have no standing in the church? 5I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to decide between one believer and another, 6but a believer goes to court against a believer—and before unbelievers at that? 7In fact, to have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded? 8But you yourselves wrong and defraud—and believers at that. 9Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, sodomites, 10thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, robbers—none of these will inherit the kingdom of God. 11And this is what some of you used to be. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
Holy wisdom, holy word
Thanks be to God! A silence
Hear what the spirit is saying:
Here you may speak a brief sentence or phrase that the Spirit prompts you to speak as a word to the community.
Canticle of Zechariah (Merle’s Tune) WR no. 56 Prayers of Thanksgiving and Supplication
A brief silence and then any who are prompted by the Spirit may offer thanksgivings or supplications ending with the words, “Lord in your mercy.” The community will respond “Hear our prayer”
Prayers of Special Intention: Collect for the Order of St. Luke Lord’s Prayer Concluding Collect Hymn: Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies WR no. 57
+ Office Leader: Sr. Dianne Tobey Covault
Cantor: Br. George Crisp Musician: Sr. Heather Josselyn-Cranson
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Service of Word and Table with Profession of Vows
Claremont United Methodist Church Monday, October 21, 2012
9:45am
BOS= numbered pages in The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES (BOS) WR=numbered items in Worship Resources in BOS
+ stand
GATHERING
Weather permitting, we will gather out doors, for the procession, or if not, in the Round Room. Those who are not members of the Order, are welcome to be seated in the pews. You will need a copy of BOOK OF
OFFICES AND SERVICES. All OSL members and those planning to make a first profession will line up as follows:
Crucifer Torch Bearers (if we have torches)
Gospeler with Lectionary Book The members (Annually Vowed and Life Members) and candidates entering in pairs
Canons of the Order The General Officers
Abbot We will sing in procession.
+ PROCESSIONAL HYMN “As Grain on Scattered Hillsides” WR 27
As members approach the chancel of the church, they honor the cross and table, then turn and honor each other and proceed to their places.
* GREETING
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord.
* PRAYER OF THE DAY (unison) Let us pray:
O God, by whose grace your servants, Luke, Romey Marshall and William Slocum, kindled with the flame of your love, became a burning and a shining lights in your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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*ACT OF PRAISE Kyrie Eleison (Lord, Have Mercy)
(Introduced by organ and then all sing: Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.
Christe, Christe, eleison. Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.
[UMH 484] PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Mighty God, through whom we come to know the love and healing power of Jesus: By the power of your Holy Spirit open our minds and hearts that we may hear what you have to say to us today. Amen.
FIRST READING Acts 2:42-47a
After reading: Holy wisdom. Holy word. Thanks be to God.
PSALM RESPONSE Psalm 133
Oh, how good and pleasant | it is* when brethren live together | in un-i-ty.
It is like fine oil up-|-on the head* that runs down | up-on the beard.
Upon the beard of | Aa-ron* and runs down the |col-lar of his robe.
It is like the dew of | Her-mon* that falls upon the | hills of Zi-on.
For there God has ordained the | bless-ing* life | for-ev-er-more. [BCP Psalter, adapted]
Glo-ry to you, O Trinity most holy and | bless-ed, one God, now and for | ev-er. A-men.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
After reading: Holy wisdom. Holy word. Thanks be to God.
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* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION WR 15
* GOSPEL READING Luke 9:57-62
After the reading The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (as above) WR 15
HOMILY Br. Abbot Daniel
PROFESSION OF VOWS (Here the community follows the rite as printed in The BOOK OF OFFICES AND SERVICES,
beginning on page 87.)
THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION
* PRESENTATION OF GIFTS “The Gifts of God for the People of God” WR 34 (solo voice first time, and all joining the second)
See music and text on the next page. (solo voice first time, and all joining the second)
Words: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, © 2004 Worldmaking.net; Music: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, © 2004 Worldmaking.net.
* THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Great Thanksgiving Three) BOS, pp. 18-21 * THE LORD’S PRAYER WR 9 * BREAKING THE BREAD
Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. The bread which we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? It is! The cup over which we give thanks, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? It is! Come from the East and the West, from the North and the South and share in the bread and the wine made holy.
* AGNUS DEI ‘Jesus, Lamb of God’ WR 19 * SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
The accompanist plays “Thee We Adore, O Savior,” (WR 39) the community following but not singing.
* PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING (unison)
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Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
[BCP, adapted] SENDING FORTH
COMMISSION
You are witnesses of these things, sent forth, clothed with power from on high, Glorify God in all things, heal the sick, eat with the hungry and the outcast, love the earth. [SEE LUKE 24:48-49]
Let us bless the Lord! Thanks be to God!
* HYMN “Song of Shalom (Pues Si Vivimos)” WR 52/UMH 356
POSTLUDE sit As is our custom, the community sits for a time of reflection as we prepare to go forth,
guided by music before being sent forth.
* ABBOT’S COMMENDATION AND BLESSING
THE PEACE The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. Let us share signs of reconciliation and peace with one another.
+ Preacher: Br. Abbot Daniel Presider: Sr. Barbara Troxell
Deacon: Linda Vogel Organist: Sr. Miriam Olson
Worship Notes for Service of Profession: • Unless otherwise noted, the texts of this service are taken from The BOOK OF OFFICES AND
SERVICES of the Order of Saint Luke. (Fourth Edition, 2012). Used with permission.
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• Opening Prayer: Luke is of course the evangelist all of us know, while Romey Marshall and William Slocum are relatively unknown. They were the founders of the Order in 1946. A history of the order by Br. Hoyt Hickman is available on the OSL website: saint-luke.net.
• The texts of the second reading and the gospel are from The Inclusive Bible. • In keeping with our tradition: “When the Eucharist accompanies a Service of Profession of Vows,
[the Commission] is followed by the passing of the peace.” BOS, p. 11.
A Jewish Traveler’s Prayer מלפניך רצון יהי -י .לשלום ותסמכנו .לשלום ותדריכנו .לשלום ותצעידנו .לשלום שתוליכנו .אבותינו להי-וא להינו-א י
ואורב אויב-כל מכף ותצילנו .(לשלום ותחזירנו:אומר ידמ לחזור דעתו ואם) .ולשלום ולשמחה לחיים חפצנו למחוז ותגיענו חסדול לחן (יחיד 'בל) ותתנני .ידינו מעשה בכל ברכה ותשלח .לעולם ובאות המתרגשות פרעניות ומכל .בדרך רעות וחיות ולסטים אתה ברוך :פה כל תפלת שומע אתה כי .תפלתינו קול ותשמע .טובים חסדים ותגמלנו .רואינו כל ובעיני בעיניך ולרחמים -י שומע י :תפלה
Translation: May it be Your will, G-d, our G-d and the G-d of our fathers, that You should lead us in peace and direct our steps in peace, and guide us in peace, and support us in peace, and cause us to reach our destination in life, joy, and peace and return us in peace. Save us from every enemy and ambush, from robbers and wild beasts on the trip, and from all kinds of punishments that rage and come to the world. May You confer blessing upon the work of our hands and grant me grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us, and bestow upon us abundant kindness and hearken to the voice of our prayer, for You hear the prayers of all. Blessed are You G-d, who hearkens to prayer.
Source: http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/379130/jewish/Text-of-the-Travelers-Prayer.htm
An Islamic Traveler’s Prayer
When leaving for a trip, whether by airplane, car, boat, or other transportation, Muslims say a prayer (du’a) to honor Allah and ask Allah to protect them on the journey. Arabic Transliteration
Bismi-Allahi wa al-hamdu li-Allahi. Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun.
Meaning In the name of Allah, and Praise be to Allah. Glory unto Him Who created this transportation, for us, though we were unable to create it on our own. And unto our Lord we shall return.
Source: http://islam.about.com/od/prayer/qt/DuaTravel.htm
The Order Of Saint Luke
Membership in the Order of Saint Luke lies in the daily living out of the Rule of Life and Service. If you believe that you are truly called to a life of discipline, prayer, and community (both dispersed and assembled) then The Order of Saint Luke may be the “place” to live out that commitment. In making the vows of membership, one declares that: A. I will affirm the apostolic hope B. I will live for the Church of Jesus Christ C. I will magnify the sacraments D. I will seek the sacramental life E. I will promote the corporate worship of the Church F. I accept the call to service as put forth by the discipline of the Church and the Order of Saint Luke G. I will abide by the rules of the Order and will indicate my commitment by study, service, gifts and practice The payment of gifts and tithes is to support the work of the Order but is not the basis for membership.
WHO WE ARE A RELIGIOUS ORDER The Order of St. Luke was formed to bring about a recovery of the worship and sacramental practice, which has sustained the Church since its formation in Apostolic times. At the same time we seek to help the Church rediscover the spiritual disciplines of the Wesley's as a means of perceiving and fulfilling the mission for which the Church was formed. ...ROOTED IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Order of St. Luke was founded in 1946 in the former Methodist Church. Our moving and sustaining source is that vision of John and Charles Wesley who sought to bring about a sacramental as well as evangelical revival in the church. We support the universal Church's seeking to become perfect in love in this world. ...DEDICATED TO SACRAMENTAL We magnify (lift up the importance of) the sacraments. We believe that the Church is the redemptive Body of Jesus Christ, preserving and reforming His Body. We support the commitment of the emerging undivided Church that the service of Word and Sacrament will become normative for Christian worship. ...AND LITURGICAL Liturgy is the “work of the people” in offering the worship of the Church to God, in union with Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is most richly effected when the entire people may consciously, fully and actively participate. ...SCHOLARSHIP While worship addresses the subjective part of our being, it is, first and foremost, an objective activity designed to give thanks and praise to Almighty God. We believe that we must understand the “why” as well as the “how” if we are to lead the Church into claiming more fully its identity and mission which are God-given. ...EDUCATION We support the efforts of the Church-at-large to increase the full worship and sacramental education in the seminaries. Additionally, we offer opportunities for learning through annual retreats, which bring together leading scholars in these fields. ...PRACTICE We believe that the sacraments provide spiritual nourishment that empowers us to live a positive and healing witness before the world. We share in the celebration of the sacraments with frequency and regularity and offer continuing instruction in their meaning and implications. As Christians seek to strengthen their spiritual lives, they often feel alone. The Order of St. Luke seeks to assist persons to grow closer to God through a life of discipline, which includes, ongoing Lukan spiritual formation. We believe we are formed or shaped by our intentional experiences in faith. These are found in corporate worship, community and individual retreats, praying the Daily Office, devotional exercises, music, and other intentional spiritual and physical exercise. For more information, visit our website: www.saint-luke.net.