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The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 5, 2020 10 a.m. Contemporary Service

Pre -Service Music

Gathering Hymn SING A NEW SONG Refrain Sing a new song unto the Lord; let your song be sung from mountains high. Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing alleluia. Verse 1 Yahweh's people dance for joy. O come before the Lord. And play for him on glad tambourines, and let your trumpet sound. Verse 2 Rise, O children, from your sleep; your savior now has come. He has turned your sorrow to joy, and filled your soul with song. Verse 3 Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord. The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised. I know my savior lives. Words and lyrics by Dan Schutte. Copyright 1972 New Dawn Music. Used with permission under onelicense.net license #9182.

Officiant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Collect for Purity BCP 355 The Officiant says Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

1 Gloria (all say) BCP 356 Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Officiant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Officiant: Let us pray.

Collect of the Day O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ev- er and ever. Amen.

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First Reading Genesis 24:34 -38, 42 -49, 58 -67 The servant said to Laban, “I am Abraham’s servant. The L has greatly blessed my master, and he has become wealthy; he has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male and female slaves, camels and donkeys. And Sarah my mas- ter’s wife bore a son to my master when she was old; and he has given him all that he has. My master made me swear, saying, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live; but you shall go to my father’s house, to my kindred, and get a wife for my son.’ “I came today to the spring, and said, ‘O L, the God of my master Abraham, if now you will only make successful the way I am going! I am standing here by the spring of water; let the young woman who comes out to draw, to whom I shall say, “Please give me a little water from your jar to drink,” and who will say to me, “Drink, and I will draw for your camels also” —let her be the woman whom the L has ap- pointed for my master’s son.’ “Before I had finished speaking in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her water jar on her shoulder; and she went down to the spring, and drew. I said to her, ‘Please let me drink.’ She quickly let down her jar from her shoulder, and said, ‘Drink, and I will also water your camels.’ So I drank, and she also watered the cam- els. Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She said, ‘The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bore to him.’ So I put the ring on her nose, and the brace- lets on her arms. Then I bowed my head and worshiped the L, and blessed the L, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me by the right way to obtain the daughter of my master’s kinsman for his son. Now then, if you will deal loyally and truly with my master, tell me; and if not, tell me, so that I may turn either to the right hand or to the left.” And they called Rebekah, and said to her, “Will you go with this man?” She said, “I will.” So they sent away their sister Rebekah and her nurse along with Abraham’s servant and his men. And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “May you, our sister, become thousands of myriads; may your offspring gain possession of the gates of their foes.” Then Rebekah and her maids rose up, mounted the camels, and followed the man; thus the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Now Isaac had come from Beer -lahai -roi, and was settled in the Negeb. Isaac went out in the evening to walk in the field; and looking up, he saw camels coming. And Rebekah looked up, and when she saw Isaac, she slipped quickly from the camel, and said to the servant, “Who is the man over there, walking in the field to meet us?” The servant said, “It is my master.” So she took her veil and covered herself. And the servant told Isaac all the things that he had done. Then Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent. He took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her. So Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. 3

Psalm 45:11 -18 11 "Hear, O daughter; consider and listen closely; * forget your people and your father's house. 12 The king will have pleasure in your beauty; * he is your master; therefore do him honor. 13 The people of Tyre are here with a gift; * the rich among the people seek your favor." 14 All glorious is the princess as she enters; * her gown is cloth -of -gold. 15 In embroidered apparel she is brought to the king; * after her the bridesmaids follow in procession. 16 With joy and gladness they are brought, * and enter into the palace of the king. 17 "In place of fathers, O king, you shall have sons; * you shall make them princes over all the earth. 18 I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another; * therefore nations will praise you for ever and ever."

Second Reading Romans 7:15 -25a I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

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Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Pre -Gospel Hymn MIGHTY IS OUR GOD Mighty is our God, mighty is our king; Mighty is our Lord, ruler of everything.

Glory to our God, glory to our king; Glory to our Lord, ruler of everything.

His name is higher, higher than any other name; His power is greater, for he has created everything.

Mighty is our God, mighty is our king; Mighty is our Lord, ruler of everything. Words and music by Eugene Greco, Gerrit Gustafson, and Don Moen; copyright 1989, Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. Used with permission under CCLI license #2426521.

Officiant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Gospel Matthew 11:16 -19, 25 -30 Jesus said to the crowd, “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to re- veal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

5 Officiant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Post -Gospel Hymn BE NOT AFRAID Verse 1 You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst. You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way. You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live. Refrain Be not afraid, I go before you always. Come follow me, and I will give you rest. Verse 2 If you pass through raging waters in the sea, you shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed. If you stand before the pow'r of hell and death is at your side, know that I am with you through it all. (Refrain) Verse 3 Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh. And if wicked tongues insult and hate you all because of me, blessed, blessed are you! (Refrain) Text: Isaiah 43:2 -3, Luke 6:20ff; Bob Dufford; Tune: Bob Dufford; acc. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek, copyright 1975 Robert J. Dufford, and New Dawn Music. Used with permission under OCP license #3011928.

Sermon The Rev. Dr. Arthur Holder A time of silence for reflection follows the sermon.

6 The 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 he is worshiped and glorified. 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.

Prayers of the People Donna Patey

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Hymn THE SUMMONS Verse 1 Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don't know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known, Will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? Verse 2 Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same? Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare? Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me? Verse 3 Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name? Will you set the pris'ners free and never be the same? Will you kiss the leper clean, and do such as this unseen, And admit to what I mean in you and you in me? Verse 4 Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name? Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same? Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around, Through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me? Verse 5 Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I'll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me. Words by John L. Bell, copyright 1987 Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc. Used with permission under OneLi- cense.net license #9182

Confession and Absolution BCP 360 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. 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.

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The Lord's Prayer (all say) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Peace Officiant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

Announcements

Blessing Officiant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Closing Hymn WADE IN THE WATER Refrain Wade in the water, wade in the water, children now, Wade in the water, God’s gonna trouble the water. Words African American Spiritual, Music: African American Spiritual; Harm. By Diana Kodner, copyright 1994, GIA Publi- cations, Inc, From Gather, copyright 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.. Used with permission under OneLicense.net license #9182

Dismissal The Officiant will dismiss the people. People: Thanks be to God.

9 A T' S WELCOME TO ST. PAUL’S Officiant: The Rev. Beth Gaines EPISCOPAL CHURCH Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Arthur Holder Lector: Bob Lawson WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU

Prayers of the People: Donna Patey The Rev. Annie Mertz, Rector Music: Mark Sackett, Carol Hazenfield Associate Priests: Offsite Technical Support: The Rev. Canon Mary Goshert Jorge Castaneda The Rev. Pamela Higgins Zoom Management: Betsy Zampa The Rev. Dr. Arthur Holder The Rev. Beth Gaines, Deacon

P H VESTRY Richard Bain, Jay Bain, Yann Jouvenot Sells, Senior Warden Ginny Green, Steven Symes, Kim Rodekohr, Junior Warden Keith Gibbs, Dolores Greer Betsy Zampa, Clerk Jorge Castaneda, Cathy Cellini, Heather Healy, Helen Kennedy -

Lazar, Charlie Kilbourne, Ken B Nowinski, David White, Giovanna Sara Adams, Elizabeth Healy Zampa (Youth Advisor)

STAFF P T S Glenn Walp, Traditional Music Director

O A F Mark Sackett, Contemporary Music PFC Toby Williams, U.S. Army Director PVT Andrew Contreras, U.S. Army Jim Brown, Peddlers’ Fair Coordinator Warrant Officer Brandon Niemann, Tim Markley, Archivist U.S. Army Beckie Pelkey, Youth & Family AB Andrew Severa, U.S. Air Force Ministries Coordinator Andria Reid, Godly Play/Nursery SA Michelle Severa, PA, Coordinator Air National Guard JoAnn Souza, Parish Administrator Jake Sackett, U.S. Air Force Betsy Zampa, Communications - Capt. Xacasia Evans Walp, U.S. Army Coordinator Carolyn Conlin, Lily Field, Emma Gilbert, Nayda Guerin, Giovanna Zampa, Nursery Care

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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In Appreciation. . .

Dear St Paul’s, Thank you so much for your thoughtful graduation and ordination cards and gifts. I carry all your blessings with me into my new ministry in Chico. I am grateful for our time together and look forward to meeting again when it’s possible! In the meantime, you remain in my prayers. —Grace Flint+

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Zoom Bible Study – Wednesdays at 11 am Join us as we dive into next Sunday’s readings while enjoying fellowship, deep conversation, and entertaining tangents. Remember – you can always call into the meeting by phone, no computer required! Copy the Zoom link to your digital calendar for easy access. Smartphone, Tablet, or Computer: Click here to be taken directly to the meeting room https://zoom.us/j/194285844?pwd=bW9CbWZXYWVMclIyWkdLMS9sci9vdz09 Or, visit http://zoom.us And enter the following: Meeting ID: 194 285 844 Password: BookWorm Telephone Dial +1 669 900 9128 Enter the Meeting ID: 194 285 844 12 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Relay for Life

Due to restrictions on large gatherings, and for the safety of all participants, this year's Beni- cia Vallejo Relay for Life is going virtual! St. Paul's Holy Strollers will be joining our communi- ty online to fight cancer. Please mark your calendars for an online event Saturday, August 1 -- more details coming closer to the event. This will be St. Paul's 20th year celebrating, re- membering and fighting back against cancer. How can you get involved? Donate online and/or sign up for the team and fundraise online http://main.acsevents.org/ goto/StPauls , or if you would like to donate via check, make payable to American Cancer So- ciety and send to me. Create luminarias at home. Photographs will be organized into a virtual luminaria ceremony that will be shown during the online event. If you would like to honor or remember a survivor or loved one lost to cancer, let me know! Send an email or call me with number of luminaria bags you would like to create. Mark and I will bring you a DIY kit with luminaria bag, felt pens and stickers, and more information. If you need help with photography, we can assist with that as well. Suggested donation is $10, but any amount is fine, and we have sponsorships if you would like to make a luminaria and are unable to donate this year. For more information and to participate in luminaria making, contact Laura at lpeabody- [email protected] or leave a message at (707) 746 -6225.

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Altar Guild CONNECT WITH US ON ZOOM

Lorraine Ndusha

Monday, 7/5/2020

9 am +Morning Prayer Flower Guild 7 pm Christian Education Catherine Harrod

Tuesday, 7/6/2020 9 am +Morning Prayer Verger Chris Ayles Wednesday 7/7/2020 9 am +Morning Prayer 11 am Bible Study The deadline for submitting 4:30 pm Community Meal Take Out announcements is Wednesday at noon. Thursday 7/8/2020 9 am +Morning Prayer Please e -mail information to: [email protected]. Office Phone: Friday, 7/9/2020 (707) 745 -0307 9 am +Morning Prayer Office email:

[email protected] Saturday, 7/10/2020 Rector email: [email protected] Pentecost 6, 7/11/2020 Website: 10 am +Church Service — www.stpaulsbenicia.org via Facebook Livestream 11 am Coffee Hour

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