St. Philip ’s Episcopal Church

St. Philip’s is the Episcopal Church in Ardmore , a thriving, sustainable community whose growth endures through actively living the of Christ.

The First Sunday after Pentecost May 22, 2016 ~ 10 a.m.

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before.

Trinity (Andrei Rublev), icon St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 516 McLish, Ardmore, OK 73401 580-226-2191 ~ www.stphilipsardmore.org Welcome to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

The Purpose of the Church is to love and serve the needs of the world. Vision statement: St. Philip’s is a safe space where all who enter sense they are wanted, needed, and important. St. Philip’s is a holy and exciting place to discover, and participate in the gifts God has created in us: to grow them, to develop them, and to use them on a regular basis. St. Philip’s is a thriving, sustainable community, whose growth endures through actively living the Gospel of Christ. Mission: Acts 2:42-45 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.” (Invite into service, fellowship and worship)

What does it mean to actively live the Gospel of Christ? In service, we : ~ Demonstrate kindness, generosity and compassion all people ~ Give financially pursuant to the biblical tithe ~ Attend church weekly In fellowship, we: ~ Participate in at least one ministry within St. Philip's ~ Attend church weekly In worship, we: ~ Pray daily ~ Read and meditate over Scripture daily ~ Attend church weekly

The Rev. Stephen Bilsbury, Rector

Today’s Flowers are Given

In loving memory of Earl Wayne Spurgin by Joyce Spurgin and Catherine Spurgin Groves

In loving memory of my husband Raymond and my parents Joel and Gertrude Broyles and Sophie by Elsie Johnson Order of Service

Prelude: In Church Morning Prayer From Album for the Young Peter I. Tchaikovsky

Introit: A Joyful Peal Michael Bedford Advanced Boy’s Handbell Ringers

At the invitation of the Celebrant, the people stand, as they are able.

Hymn in Procession: “Come, thou almighty King” Hymnal 1982 #365

Words: Anonymous, ca. 1757, alt. Music: Moscow , Felice de Giardini (1716-1796); harm. The New Hymnal , 1916, based on Hymns Ancient and Modern , 1875, and Lowel Mason (1792-1872) Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803.

The people remain standing, as you are able.

Presider Blessed be God: Father Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP 355 People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

1 The Presider then continues with the of Purity 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.

The Gloria Gloria in excelsis (standing) Hymnal 1982 #S-280

2 Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932), rev. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803.

The Collect of the Day Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to ac - knowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen .

The Collect for Discernment Said in unison by all. O Lord, we pray that your community St. Philip’s will gather together to strengthen our bonds of love, seek your wisdom, and envision the future of your church in Ardmore. We pray through the Holy Spirit that we may recog - nize your generosity bestowed upon us to fulfill the future you offer to us. We ask these blessings in the name of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, whom with You and the Holy Spirit reign for ever and ever, Amen.

The Lessons The people are seated.

The First Lesson: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 A Reading from the book of Proverbs Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out: "To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live. The Lord created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago. Ages ago I was set up,

3 at the first, before the beginning of the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth-- when he had not yet made earth and fields, or the world's first bits of soil. When he established the heavens, I was there, when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race."

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 8 Domine, Dominus noster 1 O Lord our Governor, * 6 You have made him but little lower than the how exalted is your Name in all the world! angels; * you adorn him with glory and honor; 2 Out of the mouths of infants and children * your majesty is praised above the heavens. 7 You give him mastery over the works of your hands; * 3 You have set up a stronghold against your ad - you put all things under his feet: versaries, * to quell the enemy and the avenger. 8 All sheep and oxen, * even the wild beasts of the field, 4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, * 9 The birds of the air, the fish of the sea, * the moon and the stars you have set in their and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea. courses, 10 O Lord our Governor, * 5 What is man that you should be mindful of how exalted is your Name in all the world! him? * the son of man that you should seek him out?

4 The Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5 A reading from the book of Romans Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have ob - tained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces char - acter, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. People Thanks be to God.

During the Hymn, the and will process to the middle of the church with the Gospel. Please turn to face the Gospel during this procession and remain facing the Gospel as it is read. Sequence Hymn: “Holy, holy, holy!” vs 1 & 2 Hymnal 1982 #362

Words: Reginald Heber (1783-1826), alt. Music: Nicaea , John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876) Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803. 5 Gospel: John 16:12-15 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said to the disciples, "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and de - clare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you." Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sequence Hymn: “Holy, holy, holy!” vs 3 & 4 Hymnal 1982 #362

Words: Reginald Heber (1783-1826), alt. Music: Nicaea , John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876) Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803.

6 The Rev. Stephen Bilsbury

Notes from Today’s Homily What was the main point that What did I hear that I can What do I do well already? you received from today’s homily? incorporate into my life?

The BCP 358 All stand as you are able. The Officiant and the people recite together. We believe in one God, he suffered death and was buried. the Father, the Almighty, On the third day he rose again maker of heaven and earth, in accordance with the Scriptures; of all that is, seen and unseen. he ascended into heaven We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ and is seated at the right hand of the Father. the only Son of God, He will come again in glory to judge eternally begotten of the Father, the living and the dead, God from God, Light from Light, and his kingdom will have no end. true God from true God, We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, begotten, not made, the giver of life, of one Being with the Father. who proceeds from the Father and the Son. Through him all things were made. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped For us and for our salvation and glorified. he came down from heaven: He has spoken through the Prophets. by the power of the Holy Spirit We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. he became incarnate from the We acknowledge one baptism for the Virgin Mary, and was made man. forgiveness of sins. For our sake he was crucified under We look for the resurrection of the dead, Pontius Pilate; and the life of the world to come. Amen.

7 The Prayers of the People BCP 387

The People remain standing. The Deacon and People pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and 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 , and Edward our Bishop; and for all and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence ~ The People may add their own petitions

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence ~ The People may add their own thanksgivings

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence ~ The People may add their own petitions

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

The Peace All remain standing. The Officiant says to the people The peace of the Lord be always with you. BCP 360 People And also with you.

Then the ministers and the people may greet one another saying: May the peace of the Lord be always with you. Response And also with you. 8 Announcements Announcements may be made at this point in the service followed by birthday and wedding anniversary blessings.

Recognition Graduates Address by McKenzie Cowlbeck

High School Seniors Emily Ballard, Dickson High School attending McKenzie Cowlbeck, Plainview High School attending Oklahoma University Jessica Tremblay, Plainview High School attending Oklahoma State University

Education for Ministry (EfM) Carolyn Franks and Jane Volkema “Fariest Lord Jesus” arr. Martin How (b. 1931) Handbell : “Fariest Lord Jesus” arr. Martin How (b. 1931)

Fairest Lord Jesus, Lord of all creation, Jesus, of God and Mary the Son; Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honour, O thou my soul’s delight and crown.

Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the verdure and bloom of spring.Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes the saddest heart to sing. Fair are the flowers, Fairer still the sons of men, In all the freshness of youth arrayed. Yet is their beauty fading and fleeting; My Jesus, thine will never fade.

Representatives of the congregation bring forward the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts. The people stand as they are able while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar and sing...

The

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), para. of Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th , melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David , 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?)

Presider All things come from thee, O Lord. People And of thine own have we given thee.

9 This is the Lord’s Table, where all are welcome For those taking Holy , simply hold out your hand – palm up – to receive the Bread. After - wards, assist the chalicist by taking the by the base with your fingertips and guiding it to your lips. If you prefer, you may receive the bread in your hand and simply dip it in the chalice and then consume the bread. After you are finished, return to your seat using the aisles on the far left or right. Should you not wish to receive Communion but would prefer to be blessed, simply cross your arms in front of your chest thus alert - ing the clergy that you wish to be blessed.

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C

The people remain standing.

The Presider and People continue as follows:

Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Presider Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord.

Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Presider continues

God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. People Glory to you for ever and ever.

Presider At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. People By your will they were created and have their being.

Presider From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. People Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. *

Presider Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed our righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. People By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. *

______* Eucharistic Prayer C includes our corporate confession within the liturgy. 10 Presider And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

Sanctus Hymnal S-125

Music: From A Community ; Richard Proulx (b. 1937) Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803.

The People remain standing as t he Presider continues And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,

Presider and People We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.

11 The Presider continues Lord God of our Fathers and Mothers; God of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, Bilhah and Zilpha; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us

People Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

The Presider continues Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High , to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN .

The Presider then continues As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

Our Father, who art in heaven, as we forgive those who trespass against us. hallowed be thy Name, And lead us not into temptation, thy kingdom come, but deliver us from evil. thy will be done, For thine is the kingdom, on earth as it is in heaven. and the power, and the glory, Give us this day our daily bread. for ever and ever. Amen. And forgive us our trespasses,

The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.

Then the Presider and People sing together.

Fraction Anthem : Christ our Passover Hymnal S-154

Music: From New ; David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright: Copyright © GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803.

12 The Presider invites the congregation to communion. The ushers will invite you forward one or two rows at a time. While waiting for the usher’s invitation, please remain seated and join in singing the Communion Hymns or in prayer.

Communion Hymns: “Come, Risen Lo rd, and D eign t o Be Our G uest” Hymnal 1982 #306

Words: George Wallace Briggs (1875-1959), alt. Music: Sursum Corda , Alfred Morton Smith (1879-1971) Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803

“Seek Ye First the Kingd om of Go d” Wonder Love and Praise #711

Words: Matthew 6:33; adapt. Karen Lafferty Music: Seek Ye First , Karen Lafferty; Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803

The people stand as they are able. Communion Response: “Christ Be with Me” Hymnal 1982 #370 (stanza 6)

Words: Att. Patrick (372-466); tr. Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Music: Deirdre , Irish melody; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams, (1872-1958) Music: Wer nur den lieben Gott , Georg Neumark (1621-1681) Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803.

14 After Communion, the people stand as they are able. Officiant Let us pray. BCP 365 Officiant and People Eternal God, heavenly Father, 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.

Blessing The priest blesses the people.

Post-Communion Hymn: “Eternal Father, strong to save” Hymnal 1982 #608

15 Words: William Whiting (1825-1878), alt. Music: Melita , John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876) Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718803

Dismissal Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. BCP 366 People Thanks be to God.

Organ Postlude: Faith From Songs Without Words Peter I. Tchaikovsky

Sunday Brunch and Social Hour Immediately following the Mass, come to the Parish Hall for Sunday Brunch and Social Hour.

At today’s Sunday Brunch we will have a special reception and cake in celebration of our graduates!

16 JOHN CALVIN THEOLOGIAN, 1564 John Calvin (10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was an influential French theologian and during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the de - velopment of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. Originally trained as a humanist lawyer, he broke from the Roman around 1530. After religious tensions provoked a violent uprising against Protestants in France, Calvin fled to Basel, Switzerland, where in 1536 he published the first edi - tion of his seminal work Institutes of the Christian Religion. In that year, Calvin was invited by William Farel to help reform the church in Geneva. The city council resisted the implementation of Calvin and Farel's ideas, and both men were expelled. At the invitation of Martin Bucer, Calvin proceeded to Strasbourg, where he became the minister of a church of French refugees. He continued to support the reform movement in Geneva, and was eventually invited READINGS back to lead its church. Following his return, he introduced new forms of church Psalm 119:1-8 government and liturgy, despite the opposition of several powerful families in the Joel 2:1-2, 12-14 city who tried to curb his authority. During this period, Michael Servetus, a Romans 9:18-26 Spaniard known for his heretical views, arrived in Geneva. He was denounced by John 15:1-11 Calvin and executed by the city council. Following an influx of supportive refugees and new elections to the city council, Calvin's opponents were forced out. Calvin spent his final years promoting the Reformation both in Geneva and throughout Europe. PRAYER Calvin was a tireless polemic and apologetic writer who generated much contro - Sovereign and holy God, you versy. He also exchanged cordial and supportive letters with many reformers in - brought John Calvin from a cluding Philipp Melanchthon and Heinrich Bullinger. In addition to the Institutes, study of legal systems to un - derstand the godliness of your he wrote commentaries on most books of the Bible as well as theological treatises divine laws as revealed in and confessional documents, and he regularly gave throughout the week Scripture: Fill us with a like in Geneva. Calvin was influenced by the Augustinian tradition, which led him to zeal to teach and preach your expound the doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God in Word, that the whole world salvation. may come to know your Son Jesus Christ, the true Word and Calvin's writing and preachings provided the seeds for the branch of theology Wisdom; who with you and the that bears his name. The Presbyterian and other Reformed churches, which look Holy Spirit lives and reigns, to Calvin as a chief expositor of their beliefs, have spread throughout the world ever one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

17 Sunday Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Traditional Episcopal Mass 11:15 a.m. Sunday Brunch & Social Hour 1:00 p.m. Mass at Ardmore Village

Weekday Worship Schedule Morning Prayer 7:15 a.m. ~ Monday through Friday Noonday Mass/12 p.m. ~ Every Wednesday

Worship Participants Acolytes: Hollie Brittian, Jenna Elmer, Abby Bilsbury, Chalice: Bonnie Watson : Kyle Craighead New Testament: Arthur Waldrip Ushers/Greeters: Rick & Kay Watson VPOD: Carolyn Franks

Parish Clergy and Staff The Rev. Stephen Bilsbury, Rector - [email protected] The Rev. Joyce Spurgin, Deacon - [email protected] Mrs. Amanda Jackson, Senior Warden - [email protected] Mr. Carson Taylor, Interim Organist & Choir Director Ms. Jane Volkema, Rector’s Assistant/Admin. - [email protected] Ms. Lois Crain - Bookkeeper ~ Mr. Mark Pannell - Sexton www.stphilipsardmore.org