ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY AND BLESSING OF A WINDOW

2 November 2014 11 A.M. Mass

Prelude

For all the saints Hymnal 287

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Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People Blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Collect for Purity BCP 355

Glory to God Hymnal S 280

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

A Reading from the Revelation of Saint John. 7.9-17

After this I, John, looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying,

"Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,singing,

"Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.

"Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from? " I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows. " Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5 | P a g e

Psalm 34.1-10, 22 Benedicam Dominum 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the LORD; * let the humble hear and rejoice. 3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; * let us exalt his Name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me * and delivered me out of all my terror. 5 Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed. 6 I called in my affliction and the LORD heard me * and saved me from all my troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them. 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; * happy are they who trust in him! 9 Fear the LORD, you that are his saints, * for those who fear him lack nothing. 10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger, * but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good. 22 The LORD ransoms the life of his servants, * and none will be punished who trust in him.

A Reading from the First Letter of John. 3.1-3

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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I sing a song of the saints of God Hymnal 293

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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. 5.1-12 Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disci- ples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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

Sermon

The Renewal of Baptismal Vows Book of Common Prayer, 292

The Celebrant asks Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

The People respond I do. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 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 suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, 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 liv- ing and the dead. 8 | P a g e

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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 ev- erlasting.

Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God's help.

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God's help.

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God’s help.

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God's help.

May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People Leader and People pray responsively

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; People That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for Justin of Canterbury, Kathryn our presiding bishop, Holly our own bishop and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

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Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.

We especially remember the sick and in need of special care For the Sick: Edmond Giles, Ruth Meadows, Betty Ann Adkins, Mollie Emerson, Bill Scott, Betty Ann Riggins, Ralph Shelton, Marvin Mullis, Claudia Emerson, Kristina Manley, Judy Letourneau, Austin Bay, Kim Meadows, Richard Wright, Shirley Irby. Silence

Those in the Armed Forces: Geoffrey Bailey, Michael Kowalski, James Riley, Megan, Katie, Kyle. Silence

Those celebrating birthdays, Oct 22, Joan Mathieson, 8 Jeannette Parramore, and anniver- saries, 8 Irma & Ron Irby.

Give to all the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

THE BLESSING OF A WINDOW

The Celebrant continues with the People responsively

Lord of Light, in the beginning you separated the light from the darkness, and said it was good. The light shines in the darkness, and the dark- ness did not overcome it.

When Moses and the children of Israel escaped in darkness, you sent a pillar of flame to light the way.

When in our sin we turned away and called for darkness to surround us, you pursued us. For the darkness is not dark to you, O Lord; the night is bright as the day.

In a stable dark, your light was born in human form. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

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May the light that shines through this window be a blessing to us and remind us always of the true Light of the World, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Now in your mercy, O God and Father, BLESS † this window rededicated to your glory and named in honor of the Honorable , who served on this church’s first vestry, and Lettice Carrington Coles, who met the Reverend Dr. George Washington Dame on Main Street and in faith began to build an Episcopal church here in Chatham to your honor and glory, to the blessing of this community and the world. Amen.

The Celebrant blesses the window with holy water and each family member who desires may in like manner asperse the window.

O heavenly Father, continue to bless and guide us who have in our own day received the stewardship of this your holy house and your ministry of reconciliation.

Then all say together Lord, keep us ever mindful of the treasures received from generations before. May that holy faith to which they bore witness and for which they sacrificed now live in us to the glory of your Name, to the sustaining of this church in unity and love, and to the continuing of our mission to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ wherever we may be. Amen.

The Celebrant then bids the peace.

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

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Announcements and Offertory Sentence

Choir Anthem

Please stand for the singing of the following hymn:

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My country ‘tis of thee Hymnal 717

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The Great Thanksgiving as announced

Holy, holy, holy Lord Hymnal S 130

The Eucharistic Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Invitation

I come with joy to meet my Lord Hymnal 304

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Postcommunion Prayer

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 and Dismissal. The People respond Thanks be to God.

All things bright and beautiful Hymnal 405

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Postlude

The flowers on the altar are given by Walter and Alice Coles to the greater glory of God in thanksgiving for their family and in loving memory of Walter and Lettice Carrington Coles.

Walter Coles was born at Coles Ferry, Halifax County, on December 8, 1790. He was the son of Isaac Coles and Catherine Thompson. His father Isaac was a colonel of militia in the Revolutionary War, a member of the Virginia legislature from 1783-1787 and was elected to the First Congress of the , serving from 1789-1797. President George Washington visited Coles's home on his Southern Tour from June 5-7, 1791, when Walter was barely six months old.

In 1798 the Coles family moved to Pittsylvania County and established a home several miles from the present day Coles Hill. Walter later attended Hampden-Sydney College in Prince Ed- ward County, Virginia and then Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia.

During the War of 1812 he served in the United States Army as a 2nd Lt. in the 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons and later as Captain in the 3rd Rifle Regiment. He served on the northern fron- tier in the Canadian Campaign. On several occasions during the war Walter visited the White House as a guest of his second cousin Dolly Madison and President .

After being honorably discharged from the Army in 1815 Walter returned to Pittsylvania County where he built the present day Coles Hill and pursued farming. He served as a justice of the peace in the county and as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the years 1817-1818 and 1833-1834, He was elected to the 24th Congress of the United States where he served from 1835-1845.

While serving in Congress he also assisted in establishing Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Chatham, which was consecrated by Bishop William Meade on May 25, 1844. Bishop Meade had occasionally visited Camden Parish in Pittsylvania in previous years, holding meetings at the home of Walter Coles's father, the late Isaac Coles. There the Bishop performed many bap- tisms and confirmations. Later, several members of the Chatham community, including Wal- ter Coles, bought a lot on Main Street and had erected a large dignified white frame building to use as a church. He then served as one of the original vestrymen.

Walter Coles died on November 9, 1857 and is buried along with his wife Lettice Carrington at his home, today's Coles Hill. 15 | P a g e

Music printed in bulletin with permission by congregation license of RiteSong.

MINISTERS OF THE MASS Subdeacons: Carol Ann Fletcher, Charles Williams Coffee Hour: The Coles Family Readers: Elmer Woodard, John Geyer Flowers: Alice & Walter Coles Prayers: Susan Paynter Altar: Lisa Mullis, Janice Chaney Ushers: Langhorne Jones, G.B. Thompson Greeters: Daphne & Mike McFarland

THE VESTRY Richard Camp (2015) John Geyer (2015) Beth Coles (2016), Warden Eric Roberts (2016), Treasurer Walter Coles V (2014) Bill Simpson (2014) Jayne dePaulo (2016) Charles Williams (2015), Warden

THE STAFF R Christopher Heying, Rector Sally Ford, Organist & Choir Director [email protected] ● 434.710.0329 [email protected] ● 434.953.4676

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH is a community of faith that worships God and goes forth to do the work God gives us to do.

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“For all the saints who from the labors rest, 16 | P a g e who Thee by faith before the world confessed. . . .”