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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 Gospel of Christ. The First Sunday after Pentecost Trinity Sunday 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 Altar 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 Collect 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 Sequence Hymn, the Deacon and Acolytes 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 Homily 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 Nicene Creed BCP 358 All stand as you are able.