vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be devoured; I will break And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him down its wall, and it shall be trampled down. I will make it a waste; it shall Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets-- who all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from not be pruned or hoed, and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns; I through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. For the shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign 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 Judah are his pleasant planting; he expected justice, but saw bloodshed; armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge righteousness, but heard a cry! tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped Psalm Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18 8:00 a.m. all say 10:00 a.m. all sing S-415 sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy tormented-- of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive the world to come. Amen. what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. The Prayers of the People Form III Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run That we all may be one.
1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; * with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before That your Name may be glorified by all people. 2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, * him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; stir up your strength and come to help us. right hand of the throne of God. That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. 8 You have brought a vine out of Egypt; * Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; you cast out the nations and planted it. That there may be justice and peace on the earth. 9 You prepared the ground for it; * 10:00 a.m Hymn 552 Fight the good fight with all thy might Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; it took root and filled the land. That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; 10 The mountains were covered by its shadow * Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke. and the towering cedar trees by its boughs. That they may be delivered from their distress. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. 11 You stretched out its tendrils to the Sea * Give to the departed eternal rest; and its branches to the River. Luke 12:49-56 Let light perpetual shine upon them. 12 Why have you broken down its wall, * Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; so that all who pass by pluck off its grapes? kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. 13 The wild boar of the forest has ravaged it, * under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. and the beasts of the field have grazed upon it. the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one Silence 14 Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven; household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will The People may add their own petitions behold and tend this vine; * be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against preserve what your right hand has planted. daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter- The Celebrant adds a concluding collect
15 They burn it with fire like rubbish; * in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." Deacon: Let us confess our sins to God. at the rebuke of your countenance let them perish. He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you Leader and People God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against 16 Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, * immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in the son of man you have made so strong for yourself. the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of 17 And so will we never turn away from you; * happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our give us life, that we may call upon your Name. earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?" behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus 18 Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; * The Gospel of our Savior. Praise to you Lord Christ. Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. The Celebrant says the absolution The Sermon The Rev. Jonathan Evans Hebrews 11:29-12:2 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but The Peace all stand All standing The Nicene Creed Prayer Book, page 358 Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you. when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and People And also with you. Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of Christ. because she had received the spies in peace. 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 Announcements Hymn Guide my feet, Lord St. Boniface Episcopal Church On Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida The Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. Offertory 366 Holy God we praise thy Name (vs. 1, 3, 7) August 18, 2019 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Offertory Teia Watson, mezzo-soprano Let de Hebn light shine on me - Trad. Spiritual arr. Hall Johnson The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Eucharist – Enriching Our Worship 10:00 a.m. Presentation Hymn 544 vs. 5
Let every creature rise and bring peculiar honors to our King; angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud amen. Prelude Elegy G. T. Thalben-Ball I am the bread of life John Wilbye
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer 2 The Word of God
Text and responses in the Enriching Our Worship booklet in the pew racks 10:00 a.m. Hymn 421 All glory be to God on high
Sanctus S-125 The people standing, the Celebrant says, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. People Glory to God for ever and ever. Amen. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Song of Praise Canticle 9 8:00 a.m. all say 10:00 a.m. all sing (Hymn 679)
The Lord’s Prayer Surely it is God who saves me; trusting him, I shall not fear. People 8:00 a.m. People 10:00 a.m. For the Lord defends and shields me and his saving help is near. Our Father, who art in heaven, Our Father in heaven, So rejoice as you draw water from salvation’s living spring; hallowed be thy Name, hallowed be your Name, in the day of your deliverance thank the Lord, his mercies sing. thy kingdom come, your kingdom come, thy will be done, your will be done, Make his deeds known to the peoples; tell out his exalted Name. on earth as it is in heaven. on earth as in heaven. Praise the Lord, who has done great things; Give us this day our daily bread. Give us today our daily bread. all his works his might proclaim. And forgive us our trespasses, Forgive us our sins Zion, lift your voice in singing; for with you has come to dwell, as we forgive those as we forgive those in your very midst, the great and Holy One of Israel. who trespass against us. who sin against us.
And lead us not into temptation, Save us from the time of trial, After Communion, the people stand or kneel as the Celebrant says Let us pray. The Collect of the Day but deliver us from evil. and deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, For the kingdom, the power, Celebrant and People Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in Celebrant God be with you. and the power, and the glory, and the glory are yours, your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of People And also with you. forever and ever. Amen. now and for ever. Amen. Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, Celebrant Let us pray. renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in Celebrant God of unchangeable power, when you fashioned the world the The Breaking of the Bread the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. morning stars sang together and the host of heaven shouted for joy; open Celebrant: God of promise, you have prepared a banquet for us. A Eucharistic Visitor may be sent out using these words: our eyes to the wonders of creation and teach us to use all things for good, People: Happy are those who are called to the Supper of the Lamb. Celebrant We send you forth bearing the Gifts of God that those to whom to the honor of your glorious name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. Fraction Anthem 10:00 a.m. all sing S-161 The Lessons People We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. one cup. Isaiah 5:1-7 Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. Blessing beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst 10:00 a.m. Communion Music: 10:00 a.m Hymn 347 Go forth for God of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; he expected it to yield grapes, but it
Choir Lord, I trust thee G. F. Handel yielded wild grapes. And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of
Hymn 661 They cast their nets in Galilee Dismissal People Thanks be to God. Judah, judge between me and my vineyard. What more was there to do for my vineyard that I have not done in it? When I expected it to yield grapes, Postlude Festal Flourish Gordon Jacob why did it yield wild grapes? And now I will tell you what I will do to my