Eighth Sunday After Pentecost July 18, 2021 11:00 am X Rite II Please enter quietly as we prepare our hearts for worship. Welcome! The congregation’s responses are in bold. Children of every age are welcome. Please see an usher for assistance.

THE GREAT PROCESSION The people are seated.

Prelude Voluntary on Land of Rest Robert Lind THE FIRST LESSON Ephesians 2:11-22 INTROIT I will arise Shaw/Parker emember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called R“the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the Come thou fount of every blessing; tune my heart to sing Thy grace, circumcision” —a physical circumcision made in the flesh Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms, by human hands— remember that you were at that time In the arms of my dear Savior, Oh! There are ten thousand charms. without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, hav- Following the Procession, children 3K – 3rd Grade are invited to follow ing no hope and without God in the world. But now in the Crucifer to Sunday School. Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace; in his HYMN Christ for the world we sing Hymnal 537 flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between Blessed be God: Father, Son, and . us. He has abolished the law with its commandments People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus making peace, and The Celebrant says might reconcile both groups to God in one body through lmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through it. Aknown, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy off and peace to those who were near; for through him Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily mag- both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then nify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citi- zens with the and also members of the household The Celebrant says of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and Lord, have mercy prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Christ, have mercy In him the whole structure is joined together and grows Lord, have mercy into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God. Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Reader The Word of the Lord. People: And also with you. People Thanks be to God. Celebrant: Let us pray. lmighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know ANTHEM Aour necessities before we ask and our ignorance in The Lord is my Shepherd Howard Goodall asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the He maketh me to lie down in green pastures worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives He leadeth me besides the still waters and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and for ever. Amen. I will fear no evil SERMON NOTES For you are with me You will comfort me begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. You are with me You will comfort me Through him all things were made. For us and for our Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me salvation he came down from heaven: by the power All the days of my life of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Vir- And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever gin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and Please stand. was buried. On the third day he rose again in accor- dance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven THE HOLY GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will according to Mark come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, People Glory to you, Lord Christ. and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken he apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic Tall that they had done and taught. He said to them, and apostolic . We acknowledge one “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. Now many Father, we pray for your holy ; saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried That we all may be one. there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and Grant that every member of the Church may truly and he had compassion for them, because they were like humbly serve you; sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them That your Name may be glorified by all people. many things. When they had crossed over, they came We pray for Glenda, our , the clergy of our parish, to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. When they Jane, our seminarian, and all , priests, and deacons; got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, and That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and rushed about that whole region and began to bring . the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they We pray for Joseph our President, Kay our Governor, laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that and all who govern and hold authority in the nations they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all of the world; who touched it were healed. That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Reader The Word of the Lord. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; People Thanks be to God. That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or ANTHEM trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Listen to the Lambs arr. Howard Helvey Give to the departed eternal rest, especially Maria Listen to the lambs all a-crying Bouchelle Campbell, Dorothy Tayloe Ashby, and Forsyth I want to go to Heaven when I die. Sellers Donald. Come on sister with your ups and downs Let light perpetual shine upon them. Want to go to Heaven when I die The angels waitin’ for to give you a crown We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; Want to go to Heaven when I die May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Come on brother don’t you be ashamed, Let us pray for our own needs and those of others, Want to go to Heaven when I die. especially Jim Ganser, Francis Hagan, Jane Hodges, The angels waitin’ for to write your name June Norman, and Fifi Twitty. I want to go to Heaven when I die We give thanks for the birth of Harrison King Stradley, Caroline Marie Whitehead, and Thomas DeWine Morris. THE SERMON The Reverend Richmond R. Webster Silence THE NICENE All stand. BCP 358 CONFESSION BCP 360 e believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Wmaker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and Minister and People unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Most merciful God, Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God we confess that we have sinned against you from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, THE GREAT THANKSGIVING and by what we have left undone. Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. Celebrant The Lord be with you. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. People And also with you. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, Celebrant Lift up your hearts. have mercy on us and forgive us; People We lift them to the Lord. that we may delight in your will, Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. and walk in your ways, People It is right to give him thanks and praise. to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. SANCTUS et BENEDICTUS Richard Proulx S125 People And also with you. The people stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues with the Prayer GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People OFFERTORY ANTHEM Christ has died. Christ is risen. The King of Love My Shepherd Is arr. John Ferguson Christ will come again. The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, I nothing lack if I am his And he is mine for ever. Officiant and People Where streams of living water flow ur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, My ransomed soul he leadeth, Othy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is And where the verdant pastures grow in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us With food celestial feedeth. our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for But yet in love he sought me, ever and ever. Amen. And on his shoulder brought me - rejoicing. In death's dark vale I fear no ill The Celebrant breaks the Consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. With thee beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort, FRACTION ANTHEM Thy cross to guide me. O Lamb of God S158 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; Thy unction, grace bestoweth: The Gifts of God for the And O what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise COMMUNION ANTHEM Within thy house for ever. It is Well with My Soul arr. John Ness Beck When peace like a river attendeth my way PRESENTATION ACCLAMATION All stand to sing When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul. My sin, oh the joy of this glorious thought, My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more (yes!) Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight The clouds be rolled back as a scroll The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend Even so, it is well with my soul! POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER Appointed Members Officiant and People Kevin Collins- Clerk William Nicrosi- Treasurer Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, Give via Text (205) 576-4100 and you have fed us with spiritual food in the of his Body and Blood. 1. Text the amount you would like to give to (205) 576-4100. Send us now into the world in peace, 2. If you are a first time, text-giving donor and grant us strength and courage you will be prompted to visit a secure link. to love and serve you The message should appear like below. with gladness and singleness of heart; “You’re almost done! Finish your gift to through Christ our Lord. Amen. Luke’s Episcopal Church with this link.” 3. Once you click the registration link, you THE BLESSING can enter your credit card information. 4. At this point, your donation will process. HYMN Savior Like a Shepherd Lead us Hymnal 708 Please note that Msg & Data rates may apply with your phone carrier. 5. You will see a text showing your donation and THE DISMISSAL BCP 366 registration were successful. The following message should appear: “Your giving was successful. Thank you!” Deacon: Let us bless the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Gavotte William Boyce Announcements Please feel free to share your joys or concerns with a member of the Prayer Fall is quickly approaching! Please mark your calendar for our Team. If you have a prayer request please contact Sandy Porter at 205-802- Homecoming Kickoff Event on Sunday August 15. Join us for fel- 6207 or [email protected]. Copies of the prayer list are on the table lowship, food, and fun for all ages! More information is to follow. in the Communication Stations and in the weekly church emails. Youth and Children's Ministries are looking for interns! Do you Clergy and Staff: Rt. Rev. Dr. Glenda Curry, Bishop of Alabama; know an individual who loves Jesus, has a passion youth and The Rev. Richmond R. Webster, Rector; The Rev. David Hall, children, and otherwise might be a perfect fit? Please contact us. Associate Rector; The Rev. Corey Jones, Priest Affiliate; The For more information about the position, contact Betsy Owenby. Rev. Rebecca Debow, Priest Affiliate; The Rev. Dr. Maurice L. Goldsmith, Priest Affiliate; The Rev. Dr. Stephen McWhorter, Saint Luke’s Kitchen is on summer break during the month Priest Affiliate; The Rev. Dr. Mark LaGory, Deacon; The Rev. of July. Wednesday meals will return in August. Interested Katy Smith, Deacon ; Mr. Shaun Pezant, Artist in Residence; in receiving our weekly menus via email? Contact kitchen@ Dr. Philip Copeland, Choral Director; Mr. Jamie McLemore, saint-lukes.com to be added to our email list. View the menu Organist. via our website under the "Updates" page weekly. Saint Luke's Bridge Group invites you to join them for fellow- The Vestry ship and bridge game weekly on Mondays from 10 am to 2 pm Vestry meetings are held the last Monday of each month in room 214. All are welcome - members, non-members, all ages, from 6:00-7:00pm. Vestry meetings are open to members of etc. We hope to see you there. One important note: attendees Saint Luke's unless in Executive Session. must know how to play bridge, the group does not teach! Rector- The Rev. Richmond R. Webster Sr. Warden- Norman Jetmundsen '21 Jr. Warden- Scarlett Simmons '21 Jr. Warden- Wayne Trucks '22

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