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The Second Sunday in Lent + 28 February 2021, 10:30 am Service of the Word

WE GATHER IN THE NAME OF GOD

Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34

VOLUNTARY: Lord God of Abraham (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn (1837-1924) Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, this day let it be known that Thou art God, and that I am Thy servant! Lord God of Abraham! Oh show to all this people that I have done these things according to Thy word. Oh hear me, Lord, and answer me! Lord God of Abraham! Oh hear me and answer me, and shew this people that Thou art Lord God; And let their hearts again be turned! Andrew Miller, Baritone

GATHERING HYMN: Father eternal, Ruler of creation Hymnal 573

Welcome to All Saints Parish! As a community of faith, we: • Welcome all seeking refuge, inspiration, and nourishing relationships with one another and with God. • Provide a place devoted to creating beauty and experiencing God’s grace. • Empower people to act in service to others within and beyond our immediate community and to care for God’s creation.

PENITENTIAL ORDER Presider Blessed be God who forgives all our sins. People God’s mercy endures for ever. Priest Compassion and forgiveness belong to God, though we have rebelled against him. Let us then renounce our willfulness and ask God’s mercy by confessing our sins in penitence and faith. Silence may be kept. People Most merciful 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. Presider Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

KYRIE ELEISON Wonder Love and Praise 838

COLLECT OF THE DAY Presider God be with you, People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

WE PROCLAIM AND RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD

FIRST READING Reader: Jack McLellan Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.” Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.

God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”

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

RESPONSE: Psalm 22:22-30 Sung by the Section Leaders Tone IV.4 Praise the Lord, you that fear him; * stand in awe of him, O offspring of Israel; all you of Jacob's line, give glory. For he does not despise nor abhor the poor in their poverty; neither does he hide his face from them; * but when they cry to him he hears them. My praise is of him in the great assembly; * I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him. The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall praise him: * "May your heart live for ever!" All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, * and all the families of the nations shall bow before him. For kingship belongs to the Lord; * he rules over the nations. To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; * all who go down to the dust fall before him. My soul shall live for him; my descendants shall serve him; * they shall be known as the Lord's for ever. They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn * the saving deeds that he has done.

SECOND READING Reader: Roberta Schnoor Romans 4:13-25 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”) —in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become “the father of many nations,” according to what was said, “So numerous shall your descendants be.” He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. No 4

distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith “was reckoned to him as righteousness.” Now the words, “it was reckoned to him,” were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.

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

SEQUENCE HYMN: Take up your cross, the Savior said Hymnal 675

THE HOLY GOSPEL + Mark 8:31-38 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

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

HOMILY The Rev. Tammy Hobbs Miracky A period of silence for reflection follows the homily.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Nicene Creed From Enriching Our Worship

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. 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 true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under 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 seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

WE PRAY FOR THE WORLD AND THE CHURCH

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Priest God of transformation and compassion, you give us faith during these times of uncertainty and unrest. Be close to us now and fill us with your Spirit that we may pray for the needs of the world saying: God of Compassion, in your mercy, hear us. We pray for the church and all who lead it. We pray for our Presiding Bishop, Michael; our bishops, Alan and Gayle; our priests, Anoma, Richard, and Tammy; and all our lay leaders. Strengthen their faith, hold them and support them this year and always. God of compassion: People in your mercy, hear us. Priest We pray for all with authority in this state and in the world. Grant to all leaders the understanding that to care and provide for the people of this world, one must have faith. God of compassion: People in your mercy, hear us. Priest We pray for our countries and our communities. Keep them safe. Grant to all people the knowledge that we are in your hands and one guided by your grace with the promise that, through faith, comes peace. God of compassion: People in your mercy, hear us. Priest We pray for all who struggle with mental, physical, or structural challenges. Grant us the compassion to respond with non-judgmental faith to any in need. Grant solace to all who suffer. God of compassion: People in your mercy, hear us. Priest We pray for all who have died, and all who grieve. Our faith affirms that the dead are united with you, and all who grieve are comforted. So faith grows even through death. Hold all whose faith is fragile, as well as whose faith is firm, in your heart. God of compassion: People in your mercy, hear us.

Priest Please add your prayers of thanksgiving or intercession either silently or aloud...

Presider Grant, O God, that the prayers we offer may be your channel for new and abundant life not only hoped for, but worked for, through faithful word and deed. Amen.

The Prayers of the People are written by the Daughters of the King. The concluding collect is from the Vanderbilt Revised Common Lectionary.

PARISH PRAYER LIST Please pray for: Kendrew, Lucy, George, Paul, Katherine, Maurine, Vinny, Rebecca, Anne, Audrey, Jimmy, Aldo, Ingeborg, Mary, Sarah, Marie, Medora, Del, Shereese, Sarah, Tim, Hawkins family, Karin, Yolaine, Jessica, Veena, Thomas family, Valentina, Angela, Stepon, Veena, Joe, Anne, Martha, Alexa, Emanuel, Cori, Charlene, Linda, Lloyd and Sharon, Francey, David, Marti, Bill, Hudson, Mary, Lucie, Nancy, Kathleen, Tim, Sarah, Connie, Linda, Beth, Marcia, Scott, Jesu, Leonard, Tes, Cathy, James, Tim, John, Ruth, Paul, Melissa, Linda, Sarah, Sarah, Maureen and Cameron, Angela, Erika, Brendan, Rebekah, Karen, Todd, Nancy, Sonya, Douglas, Rachel, Mark, Susan, Malcolm, Melissa, Angela, Diane, Jon, Julia, Carol, Jean, Pam, Phillip, Missy, B-READY Afterschool staff, teens, youth, and families The faithful departed: Marianne Evett Those who share our building: Korean Evergreen Church, Boston Camera Club, Boston Cecilia, Cantata Singers, The Corner Co-Op, Metropolitan Chorale, Brookline Symphony Orchestra, and all recovery groups Those in the Diocesan Cycle: Parishes of the Cape and Islands Deanery: Trinity Chapel, Oak Bluffs; Church of the Holy Spirit, Orleans; St. Peter’s Church, Osterville; Christ Church, Plymouth; Boston Episcopal Charitable Society Countries in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands Those persons in their daily work in the news media including editors, reporters, ad agents, and circulation and printing personnel.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER Presider Gathering our prayers and praises into one, as our Savior has taught us, we pray, People Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

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OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Jesus, so lowly Harrold Friedell (1905-1958) Jesus, so lowly, Child of the earth: Christen me wholly, bring me new birth. Jesus, so lonely, weary and sad; teach me that only love maketh glad. Jesus, so broken, silent and pale; be this the token love will not fail. Jesus, victorious, mighty and free; teach me how glorious death is to be.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Information about our ministries and our common life is shared. More information is found in the Parish Notes.

LENTEN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE Book of Occasional Services 2018

Presider Keep this your family, Lord, with your never-failing mercy, that relying solely on the help of your heavenly grace, they may be upheld by your divine protection; through Christ our Lord. People Amen.

SENDING HYMN: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Hymnal 636

DISMISSAL Priest Go in the peace of Christ! People Thanks be to God!

VOLUNTARY: My Lord, what a mornin’ arr. Harry T. Burleigh (1866 - 1949) My Lord, what a morning, my Lord, what a morning, Oh, my Lord, what a morning when the stars begin to fall. Done quit all my worldly ways, joined that heavenly band. My Lord, what a morning; my Lord, what a morning, Oh, my Lord, what a morning when the stars begin to fall.

Thank You to Everyone Leading Worship this Week Presider The Rev. Dr. Richard Burden Preacher The Rev. Tammy Hobbs Miracky Dr. Stephan Griffin, organist; Betsy Swanson, soprano; Emerald Barbour, mezzo-soprano; Music Philippe L’Esperance, tenor; Sam Rosner, tenor; Andrew Miller, baritone; Charlie Evett, bass Readers Jack McLellan, Roberta Schnoor Videographers Sam Burfeind, Miles Burden Audio Alan McLellan, Jack McLellan Social Media Ruby Gage

The Rev. Dr. Richard Burden, Rector; The Rev. Anoma Abeyaratne, Priest Associate; Dr. Stephan Griffin, Music Director; The Rev. Tammy Hobbs Miracky, Family Minister; Clergy and Staff David Bliss, Parish Administrator; Sue Poon, Evening Office Manager; Renato Dantas, Sexton; John Plonowski, Bookkeeper; Ruby Gage, Webmaster

Bradley MacDonald, Senior Warden; Kari Limmer, Junior Warden; Rob Hillman, Treasurer; Ted Sturr, Clerk; Ken Coleman, Assistant Treasurer; Vestry Russell Fenton, Phillip Haberkern, Jack McLellan, David Harrison, Rebecca Mathews, Julia Speyer, Honor McClellan, Eileen Sweeney, Kate McArdle Thibault

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1773 Beacon Street + Brookline, Massachusetts 02445 (617) 738-1810 www.allsaintsbrookline.org [email protected] Text comes from the Book of Common Prayer, Enriching our Worship, and Common Worship. Hymns come from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, and Wonder Love and Praise. All Saints Parish maintains a OneLicense.net license (#A-700172) for the reproduction of music that is under copyright. Music from Church Publishing Inc. is reproduced from the RiteSong.org music library.