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St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal ChurchThe First Sunday in Lent

March 10, 2019

St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church106 East Washington Street, Fayetteville, TN

37334 Phone: 931-433-2911

The Reverend Jason S. Terhune, RectorThe Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee

The Right Reverend John C. Bauerschmidt

AnnouncementsProcession Hymn In Christ there is no East or West 529Opening Sentences BCP 355Collect for Purity BCP 355Kyrie S-91The Collect of the DayAlmighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.A Lesson from the Book of DeuteronomyWhen you have come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, "Today I declare to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us." When the priest takes the basket from your hand and sets it down before the altar of the Lord your God, you shall make this response before the Lord your God: "A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me." You shall set it down before the Lord your God and bow down before the Lord your God. Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house. – Deuteronomy 26:1-11The Response Psalm 99 said responsively by whole verse1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, *abides under the shadow of the Almighty.2 He shall say to the Lord, "You are my refuge and my stronghold, *my God in whom I put my trust." 9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, *and the Most High your habitation,10 There shall no evil happen to you, *neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.11 For he shall give his angels charge over you, *

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to keep you in all your ways.12 They shall bear you in their hands, *lest you dash your foot against a stone.13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; *you shall trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet.14 Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him; *I will protect him, because he knows my Name.15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honor.16 With long life will I satisfy him, *and show him my salvation.A Lesson from the Epistle to the Romans "The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." - Romans 10:8b-13The GospelSequence Hymn At the Name of Jesus 435The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to LukeAfter his baptism, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.'"Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,' And 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time. – Luke 4:1-13The Homily The Rev. Jason S. Terhune Nicene Creed BCP 358

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Prayers of the People Form VI   The Leader and People pray responsivelyIn peace, we pray to you, Lord God.SilenceFor all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.For Donald our President, Bill our Governor, Bill and Michael our Mayors, this community, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.For the just and proper use of your creation;For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.For Michael our Presiding Bishop, for John our Bishop, for Jason our Rector, for John our seminarian, for Rebecca our nominee for vocational diaconate; and for all bishops and other ministers;For all who serve God in his Church.For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.SilenceThe People may add their own petitionsHear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.SilenceThe People may add their own thanksgivingsWe will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.We pray for all who have died, especially Barbara Percer, that they may have a place inyour eternal kingdom.SilenceThe People may add their own petitionsLord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.Silence may be kept.Leader and People Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;

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in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.The Absolution BCP 360Confession of Sin BCP 360The Peace BCP 360The Holy CommunionOffertory Hymn Forty days and forty nights 150DoxologyThe Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361Sursum Corda S-120Sanctus and Benedictus S-129The Lord’s Prayer S-119The Fraction Anthem S-164Communion Hymn Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless 343Post Communion PrayerThe BlessingCelebrant: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you, and remain with you always.  Amen.Closing Hymn Oh love, how deep, how broad, how high 448Dismissal BCP 366

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Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

– Philippians 4:6Our Parish Family

Betty ArnoldKen AyersBrenda Barbero

Bill BrindaDebbie HansonVivian Langston

Dick HammelDeloris HammelSandy Bray

All Ministries, Leaders & All Vestry MembersGrant Steele ’21 - Sr. WardenFred Bryant ’20 - Jr. WardenJim Rutledge ’21 - ClerkJo Goldasich ‘22

Cecil Moses ‘22Donnie Turpen ‘22Shirley Turpen -TreasurerJackie Steele - Finance Committee

Friends of our Parish Family:Dennis MeisterSister Mary ZitaLouise ReinTom RolinJeanSutton KarolineLisa & Keith Susan SeelbinderHank Gray Jennifer PlonaDianeSonjia MoonBecky KnightCheryl & Proby

Nancy BurtonRuth RootBarbara ThompsonMary Ann WattsClark ReinMadisonWanda Mike BrownCody BrazeltonVanessa BrazeltonAva Brazelton Keely WattsKenTana

Mark BrownJason WalterJudyMiracleAlta FowlerChris and Alia BrewerFredAprilEmmaBeverly TowreySierra StegallDoris BuntonSue ReinBarbara L

Servers today Sunday, March 10 First Sunday in Lent8:00 John Church Crucifer, Server, Chalice and Reader10:30 Jo Goldasich Crucifer, Server, & Chalice

Claire Root Reader Servers Sunday, March 17 Second Sunday in Lent

8:00 Rebecca Terhune Crucifer, Server & ChaliceJudy Reed Reader

10:30 Grant Steele Crucifer, Server, & ChaliceJackie Steele Reader

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Upcoming Events… Join us Sundays from 9:10 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. for Christian Formation: The Synoptic

Gospels with seminarian John Church from the School of Theology at Sewanee. The 13-week study covers Jesus in Palestine and second Temple Judaism under Roman occupation; continuing with the Infancy narratives; Jesus' ministry; the calling of the Disciples; the Passion and the Resurrection. Class will pick back up today.

Join us Wednesday evenings in Lent for celebration of Holy Eucharist and a short series of Lenten Sermons, delivered by Rebecca Terhune, entitled ‘Flunking Sainthood’ addressing what we are to learn from Augustine, Brother Lawrence, Benedict of Nursia, and more. Bible study and dinner follow.

Join the diocese in reading "Beginning to Pray" by Anthony Bloom ($9.95 on Amazon) as the Lenten Book Study this season! We will meet Wednesday nights after the Holy Eucharist.

Choir practice will take place in the Parish Hall on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12:15 p.m. The Book Club invites you to join them for continuing lively discussion of Jon Meacham's

'Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power' on Tuesday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. We meet at the Library in the Archives Room.

United Thank Offering Ingathering will be on Palm Sunday, April 14th. Blue boxes are in the back of the church. Contact Debbie Hanson at 931-625-8374 or visit https://www.episcopalchurch.org/united-thank-offering  for more information.

Women’s Book Study meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor to discuss Revelation. A special thanks to those who have volunteered and helped maintain our relationship with

Good Samaritan. We are now taking donations for macaroni and cheese and canned fruit. If you would like to volunteer at Good Samaritan, contact the church office for more information.

Tickets now available for ‘Backyard Nights’, a storytelling gathering hosted at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church on Saturday, March 23, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Arrive early if you wish to dine at Floyd’s Farm Food Truck (menu approximately $10 per person). Reserve free tickets at eventbrite.com/e/backyard-nights-a-storytelling-gathering-tickets or call the church office to reserve.

The church will welcome the Bishop for his Annual Visitation on Sunday, March 24. Please contact Celia Wallace for more information and to help prepare 931-433-6550.

Curious about ways you might become more involved? Please consider signing up to donate Altar Flowers; possibly bring a dish or two for Sunday Coffee Hour after the 10:30 service; jump in and serve as an Alms-bearer on Sundays; and serve as a member on Altar Guild; or join the Guild of Brother Lawrence, fondly known as the Wednesday Night Dinner team.

*** Do you have an announcement for the bulletin? Please send to Katherine Cardwell at office@smm-episcopal.net or call the office by Tuesday before 11:30 a.m. and your announcement will be printed in the following week's bulletin.***

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