Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Eucharist
July 11th, 2021 10:00AM Service
The Gathering
Organ Voluntary Ceremonial Suite for Organ, No 2, Aria Music: Carson Cooman (b. 1982 )
Welcome Abel E. Lopez, Rector
Prayer of Meditation The Rev. Jim Lee
Imaginative God, creator of all that is, inspire us who are overwhelmed by the complexities of life. Send through us the great rushing wind of your spirit to stir our hopes and breathe into us new life. Rekindle in us the flame of your spirit, that with energy and enthusiasm we may rise to meet the challenges of our life, and work to bring heaven on earth, today and every day of our lives. Amen.
All stand and sing, as able. Hymn in Procession The Hymnal 1982 #365
Come, Thou Almighty King
Opening Acclamation Abel E. Lopez, Rector Priest Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Remain standing. Collect for Purity All together. 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.
2 All sing, remain standing, as able. Song of Praise The Hymnal 1982 #S-236 (found in very front of hymnal)
Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you, beholding the depths; in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Remain standing. Salutation Abel E. Lopez, Rector Priest The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Priest Let us pray.
A period of silence is kept.
Collect Of the Day Priest O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Liturgy of the Word Lesson Andrew Bush Isaiah 43:14-21
A Reading from the Prophet Isaiah.
This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake I will send to Babylon and bring down as fugitives all the Babylonians, in the ships in which they took pride. I am the LORD, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator, your King.” This is what the LORD says—he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extin- guished, snuffed out like a wick:
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.
Lector The Word of the Lord People Thanks be to God
4 Remain seated. Read responsively, by whole verse, beginning with the Lector. Psalm Andrew Bush Psalm 24; Domini est terra
1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, * the world and all who dwell therein.
2 For it is he who founded it upon the seas * and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep.
3 “Who can ascend the hill of the Lord? “ * and who can stand in his holy place?”
4 “Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, * who have not pledged themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by what is a fraud.
5 They shall receive a blessing from the Lord * and a just reward from the God of their salvation.”
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, * of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in.
8 “Who is this King of glory?” * “The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.”
9 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in.
10 “Who is he, this King of glory?”* “The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.”
Stand, all who are able. Sequence Hymn The Hymnal 1982 #686
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing All sing, all verses.
5 Remain standing. The Holy Gospel The Rev. Jim Lee John 16:25-33
Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John People Glory to you, Lord Christ
“I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”
His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord People Praise to you, Lord Christ
Seated. Sermon Abel E. Lopez, Rector
A period of silent reflection follows.
Musical Reflection Joyce Dery
How Can I Keep from Singing (tune: Endless Song)
Music:Robert Lowry, arr. Mark Hayes
6 Standing or kneeling, as able. The Prayers of the People Tim Walker
Leader Gracious God, we thank you for this life, in all its wonder and complexity. People Help us engage with things we understand and for things beyond our understanding. Leader Bless the Church and this community of faith. People Keep us firm at our core and flexible at the edges. Leader Bless our relationships with our sisters and brothers of other faiths. People Encourage us in our work for justice and peace. Leader Dissolve the barriers of suspicion that divide people from one another. People Help us to see your spirit in everyone. Leader Renew our commitment to the poor, the homeless, and the neglected. People Gather into your love all who are scattered, lost or helpless. Leader Surround all in need with your healing and transforming light. People Hold your people with your love.
Intercessions Jean Hollingshead
The People may add their own petitions after additional intercessions are read.
Concluding Prayer Jean Hollingshead
Leader God of grace, inspire us with your vision of the world as it might be. Energize us for your work of healing and reconciliation in our community and in the wider world. Free us from all that would thwart the expression of your spirit within us. Help us to trust our lives and this community of faith to your never-failing love and care. Amen.
7 Kneel - all who are able. Confession of Sin Abel E. Lopez, Rector
Priest Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbors.
All say together. 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.
The Priest stands and says. Absolution
Priest 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.
People Amen.
All stand. The Peace Abel E. Lopez, Rector
Priest Jesus says: “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Let us therefore greet one another in the name of the Lord: The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Greet one another in the name of the Lord.
8 The Liturgy of Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem Sung by the Summer Choir
How Firm a Foundation
How firm a foundation, ye Saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he hath said, to you that for refuge to Jesus have fled?
Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed, For I am thy God and will still give thee aid. I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee o’erflow, For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose I will not, I cannot, desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, I’ll never, no never, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!
Words: K. in John Rippon’s Selection Muisc: traditional American folk hymn, Foundation; arr. Robert Lau (b. 1943)
Altar Flowers
Today’s Altar flowers are given by the Chay family, in thanksgiving for our Messiah family.
9 Stand,Stand, all all who who are are able. able. All All sing sing. as the gifts of bread, wine and water are brought to the Altar. Presentation Hymn Presentation Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth For the Beauty oF the earth
Words: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint, 1864 Music: Conrad Kocher, 1838; Abr. William Henry Monk, 1861; Harm. The English Hymnal, 1906
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14 The Great Thanksgiving The Rev. Jim Lee
Presider God dwells in you. People And also in you. Presider Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise.
The Priest continues. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
In fulfillment of Christ’s true promise, the Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting people of many tongues and giving to your Church the power to serve you.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
All sing. Sanctus The Hymnal 1982 #S-129
All kneel or stand, as able. Consecration Presider We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
11 Therefore, according to his command, O God,
Presider and People together.
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
The Presider continues. And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.
Presider And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, in the language of our choice, we are bold to say,
All say together. The Lord’s Prayer
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.
12 All sing. Fraction Anthem The Hymnal 1982 #S-169 Sung first by the Cantor, then all respond.
A period of silence is kept, during which the Priest breaks the consecrated bread. The Breaking of the Bread
Presider We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. People Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.
Facing the people, the Presider says.
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Everyone is Invited to God’s Table All persons are welcome to come to the altar. Children of all ages are included in this invitation. At the altar, you may stand or kneel. After receiving the bread and wine, it is customary to say, “Amen.” If you prefer to receive a blessing, please cross your arms to signal that you desire a blessing instead of communion. Let an usher know if you would prefer taking communion at your seat.
Gluten-Free Communion Wafers and Unfermented Grape Juice We offer gluten-free wafers for those who prefer such an option. Please inform the clergy of your needs or desire when you come to receive the sacraments.
Commiunion Solo David Sheridan, tenor Laudamus (Unto Thee All Priase be Given)
Unto Thee all praise be given, King of Kings and Lord of Lords; Heav’n and earth proclaim Thy glory, and the wonders of Thy works. Refrain: Songs of praises, we will give Thee evermore.
In Thy mercy Thou dost save us, and from harm Thou’lt keep us free; When temptations dire assail us, we shall always look to Thee.
In Thy pow’r we ever glory, in Thy strength we shall endure; Leaning on Thy gracious mercy, and Thy precious love so pure.
Words: Originally written by Pantycelyn (1717-1791 in Welsh; English translation by Daniel Protheroe Music: Welsh tune by William Owen (1813-1893)
13 All sing, remaining seated. Hymn The Hymnal 1982 #688
A Mighty Fortress is our God
Standing or kneeling – all who are able. Postcommunion Prayer The Rev. Jim Lee Presider Let us pray. Presider and People. Eternal God, great Creator, 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 Christ’s 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
Presider The Lord bless you and keep you: Amen. Presider The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you: Amen. Presider The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace: Amen. Presider And the blessing of God ... . Amen.
All stand and sing. Hymn in Procession The Hymnal 1982 #539
O Zion Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling Singing verses 1 & 2 only. The Dismissal The Rev. Jim Lee
Presider Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. All Thanks be to God.
The People are seated. Rector’s Announcements Abel E. Lopez, Rector
Organ Voluntary Prelude in Classic Style
Music: Gordon Young (1919-1998)
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