“Praise to the Lord the Almighty (Hallelujah)” Procession | Childr

MORNING PRAYER: Rite Two The Nineteenth Sunday aer Pentecost October 11, 2020, 10:00AM

Prelude

Welcome

Processional Hymn | “Praise to the Lord the Almighty (Hallelujah)”

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul praise Him for He is thy health and salvation!; All ye who hear now to His temple draw near, Praise Him in glad adoration.

2. Praise to the Lord who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth; Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth; Hast thou not seen how thy desires e'er have been Granted in what He ordaineth?

Refrain Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Procession | Children's St. Francis Video Procession

3. Praise to the Lord who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee; Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee.

4. Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him, All that hath life and breath come now with praises before Him; Let the Amen sound from His people again, Gladly fore'er we adore Him!

Opening Acclamation P salm 19:14, BCP 78

Ociant Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Confession of Sin

Ociant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept

All Most mercif ul 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.

Ociant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. All Amen.

Opening Versicle

Ociant Lord, open our lips. All And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

Ociant Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: All Come let us adore him.

Venite P salm 95:1-7, BCP 82

All Come, let us sing to the Lord; let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the caverns of the earth, and the heights of the hills are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

Psalm 106 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23, BCP 741

Lector Let us read from Psalm 106.

Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LO RD, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever. Who can declare the mighty acts of the LO RD or show forth all his praise? Happy are those who act with justice

and always do what is right! Remember me, O LO RD, with the favor you have for your people, and visit me with your saving help; That I may see the prosperity of your elect and be glad with the gladness of your people, that I may glory with your inheritance.

We have sinned as our forebears did; we have done wrong and dealt wickedly.

Israel made a bull-calf at Horeb and worshiped a molten image; And so they exchanged their Glory for the image of an ox that feeds on grass. They forgot God their Savior, who had done great things in Egypt, Wonderf ul deeds in the land of Ham, and fearf ul things at the Red Sea. So he would have destroyed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath from consuming them.

All Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The First Reading Exodus 32:1–14 Lector A Reading from the Book of Exodus.

When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered around Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us; as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.” Aaron said to them, “Take o the gold rings that are on the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me.” So all the people took o the gold rings from their ears, and brought them to Aaron. He took the gold from them, formed it in a mold, and cast an image of a calf; and they said,

“These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!” When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation and said, “Tomorrow shall be a festival to the LO RD. ” They rose early the next day, and oered burnt oerings and brought sacrices of well-being; and the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to revel.

The LO RD said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshiped it and sacriced to it, and said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’ ” The LO RD said to Moses, “I have seen this people, how sti-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation.”

But Moses implored the LO RD his God, and said, “O LO RD, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth’? Turn from your erce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, ‘I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’ ” And the LO RD changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people.

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Canticle 10 | The Second Song of Isaiah I saiah 55:6-11, BCP 86

Lector Seek the Lord while he wills to be found; call upon him when he draws near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the evil ones their thoughts; And let them turn to the Lord, and he will have compassion, and to our God, for he will richly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor your ways my ways, says the Lord.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as rain and snow fall from the heavens and return not again, but water the earth, Bringing forth life and giving growth, seed for sowing and bread for eating, So is my word that goes forth from my mouth; it will not return to me empty; But it will accomplish that which I have purposed, and prosper in that for which I sent it.

All Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Second Reading Philippians 4:1–9, read by Gina Lapinski

Lector A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians.

My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand rm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Canticle 19 | The Song of the Redeemed Revelation 15:3-4, BCP 94

All Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Hymn | “Take My Life and Let It Be”

5. Take my will and make it Thine; 6. Take my love; my Lord, I pour It shall be no longer mine. at thy feet its treasure store. Take my heart it is Thine own; Take myself, and I will be It shall be Thy royal throne, ever, only, all for thee, It shall be Thy royal throne. ever, only, all for thee.

WORDS: Frances Ridley Havergal MUSIC: Henri Abraham Cesar Malan PUBLIC DOMAIN

The Holy Gospel Matthew 22:1-14

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

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’ But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you nd to the wedding banquet.’ Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was lled with guests.

“But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon | “The Story of Love ” The Rev. John Schmidt

The Apostles' Creed BCP 96

All I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suered under Pontius Pilate, was crucied, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer BCP 97

Ociant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.

Ociant Let us pray. All 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.

Surages (Prayed responsively) BCP 97

V. Show us your mercy, O Lord; R. And grant us your salvation. V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; R. Let your people sing with joy. V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; R. For only in you can we live in safety. V. Lord, keep this nation under your care; R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth. V. Let your way be known upon earth; R. Your saving health among all nations. V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. V. Create in us clean hearts, O God; R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

The Collect for the Day: Proper 23 BCP 234, read by Gina Lapinski

Ociant Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. A men.

A Collect for Social Justice BCP 260, read by Monica Boone

Ociant Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. A men.

A Collect for Guidance BCP 100

Ociant Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. A men.

The Collect for the Mission of the Church BCP 100

All O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far o and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and nd you, bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit upon all esh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Ociant Let us oer our prayers and thanksgivings to God either silently or aloud.

We now invite your prayers and intercessions in the chat.

Ociant Lord in your mercy. All Hear our prayer.

The General Thanksgiving BCP 101

All Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;

for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankf ul hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

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The Blessing BCP 102, BCP 339 adapted Ociant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Ociant 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. People Amen.

Closing Hymn | “Prayer of St. Francis”

Make me an instrument of peace Where there is hate let me sow love Where there is hurt let me bring your healing Make me an instrument of peace Where there is fear let faith arise Where there is dark let me be your light

Make of me Your hands and feet I want to be to the people around me What You want to be to the people around me It's in the loving we ﬁnd love It's in the giving we receive It's in the dying we are found

It's in the loving we nd love It's in the giving we receive It's in the dying we are found

The Peace

Ociant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Postlude

______This service conforms to M orning Prayer Rite II, beginning on page 78 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Scripture readings are appointed by the Revised Common Lectionary (Episcopal) and are excerpted from the New Revised Standard Version(NRSV) of the Bible. Psalm texts are taken from the Book of Common Prayer. CCLI License #53025

Announcements

Stewardship Season Vesper Stamper Book Conversation The A ll Angels All Together Pledge Campaign for All Angels will present a special conversation 2021 is launching. Please join the Vestry, Wardens with author and illustrator Vesper Stamper about and Stewardship Committee in a season of prayer her new book, A Cloud of Outrageous Blue, on as you consider God’s invitation to nancial Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00pm. The stewardship for this coming year. Dedication conversation will be hosted by Belinda Sunday is November 29th and pledge cards will Luscombe, TIME editor-at-large and author of be arriving in the mail soon. Marriageology. Use t his link to RSVP (s horturl.at/bguxM) Contact House Churches [email protected] with questions. What is a "house church" you ask? At All Angels', a house church is like a small group of roughly Collecting Clothing Donations for Pathways 15-20 people meeting together to study, share, As the temperature begins to drop, we ask you to pray, laugh, weep, eat - mostly on line, but with consider donating c oats, sweaters, hats, and opportunities for distanced face-to-face picnics gloves for our shower program. We also would and meet-ups. We think this is one of the best love men's and women's p ants (all sizes) and ways to “get connected” to our church. John comfortable walking shoes. Please drop them Wagner and Abigail Hartley are our House o at the front desk on T uesdays and Church Coordinators and would love to help Thursdays 8am-2pm or Mondays, you nd a group near you that would be a great Wednesdays, Fridays 12-3pm. Please only t. The directory can be found a t this link (or bring the requested items! next page on this bulletin) and you can email [email protected] for more Psalm 91 Relief Fund information. For those needing nancial relief in the midst of this pandemic, our Psalm 91 relief fund is Town Hall Meeting with the Wardens available. These funds are here to help. Apply by Wardens Keith Kallen and Ayelish McGarvey will emailing r [email protected] host another town hall meeting on Zoom at 11:45 AM on Sunday, October 11, following the Gathering Parish Art 10 AM worship service today. Use t his link to All Angels’ arts ministry team requests your join A AC Town Hall Zoom. The purpose of this submissions for a new online arts publication to meeting is to oer parishioners a brief update on showcase parishioner work and nourish our events since the resignation of Rev. Nate Lee on common life. Our theme for the rst issue (due September 9. There will be time for questions out near Christmastime) is mediation, and the and further reection on his departure from All submission deadline is Monday, November 9th. Angels'. Learn more about this project and how to participate on our website h ere.

ALL ANGELS HOUSE CHURCHES & MEET-UPS

Upper West Side (1) meets Mondays in the Jersey City does not have a formal “house evening on Zoom. We are singles and couples and church” but a group of people meet regularly for include people newer to All Angels and people who live/Zoom church with potluck brunch on Sunday have been around the church for 10+ years. We mornings and outside or on Zoom periodically for typically follow some sort of guided study that other All Angels events-related get-togethers. doesn't require much (if any) outside reading, and Richard and Kathryn Narramore we intersperse topical conversations/study with spiritual practices like lectio divina, examen, Uptown House Church is a multi-generational extemporaneous prayer, and compline. We try to and diverse group of people who live in northern "meet" 1x a month to play and relax together as Manhattan and the Bronx. Before the pandemic well. J ordan Wesley and Ryan Sears our structure consisted of a pot luck meal followed by prayer, compline prayer, a Bible study or book Upper West Side (2) meets monthly, currently study. We met weekly from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on on Zoom. Most of our 14 members have been Tuesday in Harlem. Since the pandemic, we have together for twenty years. Our age range is folks been meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom from 50yr to 90yr. so our interests and concerns are but have had several outdoor and socially distanced with our adult children and aging issues, either gatherings. We also spend time fellowshipping with with current medical problems or aging parents. one another outside of our normal meeting time. Paul and Mary Johnson Je Mays and Yavonne Robinson

Upper West Side (3) is a multi-generational East Harlem h ouse church meets fortnightly house church that currently meets every Wednesday (every other week) on Tuesdays from 7:30 PM - evening on Zoom to study scripture, pray for each 9:00 PM. We oer casual group meetings via Zoom other, share our stories, highs and lows. We laugh focused on fellowship and prayer. J ohnathan and together, weep together, love together, and try to Johna Hansen follow Jesus more closely together. J ohn Wagner and Abigail Hartley Brooklyn house church meets weekly on Thursdays at 7pm. It is a multigenerational group Bergen County NJ house church is a family diverse in background and work, but united in our friendly group that meets monthly, often on the love of God, pastoring to one another, laughter, rst Saturday of the month. With better weather, and socially-distant picnics. We don’t back away we've been meeting in a local park in Ridgewood, from discussing dicult topics or the occasional but soon we'll return to Zoom meetings. We often nerd-out, but always in the most relaxed and study a topic together over the course of a few supportive way possible. And you don’t have to live months and fellowship together over a meal (even in Brooklyn to join – our in-person meeting over Zoom). Lately we've been oering a location is on the rst stop in Brooklyn of several corresponding youth conversation for the 5th -9th subway lines so we’re not as far away as you think! graders in our house church. K imberly Malone Pam Wong and Joe Solway

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