invited them to the sacrifice. was raised for them. From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a Bishop Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was anointed is now before the Lord.” But the Lord said to , “Do not point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and everything has become new! rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” Then called The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Lord chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, 10:00 Hymn 302 Father, we thank thee Hymnal “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Jesse made seven of his sons Bishop Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the People Glory to you, Lord Christ. communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Mark 4:26-34 the body, and the life everlasting.

Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on Bishop Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the he comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would breaking of bread, and in the prayers? had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, “Rise and anoint sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain People I will, with God’s help. him; for this is the one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed Bishop Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.” repent and return to the Lord? mightily upon from that day forward. Samuel then set out and He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what People I will, with God’s help. went to Ramah. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it Bishop Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God remain seated Psalm 20 sung by the choir grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large in Christ? 1 May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble, * branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.” People I will, with God’s help. the Name of the God of Jacob defend you; With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to Bishop Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor 2 Send you help from his holy place * hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained as yourself? and strengthen you out of Zion; everything in private to his disciples. People I will, with God’s help. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Christ. 3 Remember all your offerings * Bishop Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect and accept your burnt sacrifice; the dignity of every human being? 4 Grant you your heart's desire * The Sermon The Rt. Rev. J. Michael Garrison and prosper all your plans. People I will, with God’s help.

5 We will shout for joy at your victory Presentation and Examination of the Candidates Prayer Book page 415 and triumph in the Name of our God; * Prayers for the Candidates may the Lord grant all your requests. Confirmation Donna Conyers, Jessica Ralli, Melissa Simmons, Bishop Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their 6 Now I know that the Lord gives victory to his anointed; * Robert Woody commitment to Christ. he will answer him out of his holy heaven, Reception Amy Buckingham, Nicholas Ralli with the victorious strength of his right hand. Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. 7 Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, * People Lord, hear our prayer. Bishop Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil? but we will call upon the Name of the Lord our God. Candidate I do. Open their hearts to your grace and truth. 8 They collapse and fall down, * Bishop Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? Lord, hear our prayer. but we will arise and stand upright. 9 O Lord, give victory to the king * Candidate I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. and Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. and answer us when we call. Bishop Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10,14-17 support these persons in their life in Christ? Lord, hear our prayer.

We are always confident; even though we know that while we are at People We will. Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. home in the body we are away from the Lord-- for we walk by faith, not Lord, hear our prayer. by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from Bishop Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, and renew our own baptismal covenant. Send them into the world in witness to your love. we make it our aim to please him. For all of us must appear before the Lord, hear our prayer. judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what The Baptismal Covenant Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. has been done in the body, whether good or evil. Bishop Do you believe in God the Father? Lord, hear our prayer. For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and has died for all; therefore all have died. And he died for all, so that those earth. who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and

Bishop Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of The Breaking of the Bread your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, St. Boniface Episcopal Church Fraction Anthem S-155 Hymnal On Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.. June 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform Third Sunday after Pentecost the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, Celebrant The gifts of God for the People of God. To those who, due to who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for this pandemic, are unable to eat and drink the Bread and Wine; I assure The Rites of Confirmation and Reception ever. Amen. you that all of the benefits of this Holy Communion are received Prelude Verset Léon Boëllmann spiritually, even though the Sacrament is not received physically. The Confirmations and Receptions Gymnopédie Erik Satie (arr. Parks) The Bishop lays hands upon and addresses each candidate Communion music: Welcome

Hymn 382 King of glory, King of peace Hymnal The Peace all stand The Word of God

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. Hymn 209 We walk by faith and not by sight All stand Hymn 388 O worship the King Blue Hymnal People And also with you. After Communion, the people stand or kneel as the Celebrant says Let us pray. The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Celebrant and People Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and The Holy Communion you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Bishop There is one Body and one Spirit;

Celebrant Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and make good your Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and People There is one hope in God’s call to us; vows to the Most High. courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; Bishop One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all. through Christ our Lord. Amen. Offertory Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree Elizabeth Poston Bishop The Lord be with you. People And also with you. The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit and always green: Hymn after Communion 594 vs. 1,2,4 God of grace and God of glory The trees of nature fruitless be Compared with Christ the apple tree. Bishop Let us pray.

His beauty doth all things excel: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell, Bishop’s Blessing The Collect of the Day The glory which I now can see In Jesus Christ the apple tree. Bishop Our help is in the Name of the Lord; Celebrant Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your For happiness I long have sought, And pleasure dearly I have bought: People The maker of heaven and earth. I missed of all; but now I see, ‘Tis found in Christ the apple tree. steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim Bishop Blessed be the Name of the Lord; your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; I’m weary with my former toil, Here I will sit and rest awhile: People From this time forth for evermore. Under the shadow I will be, Of Jesus Christ the apple tree.. for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Bishop The blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Presentation Hymn 506 vs. 6 Praise the Spirit in creation Amen. The Lessons be seated Praise, O praise the Holy Spirit, praise the Father, praise the Word, Source, and 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Truth, and Inspiration, Trinity in deep accord: through your voice which speaks Dismissal Samuel went to Ramah; and went up to his house in Gibeah of Saul. within us we, your creatures, call you Lord. Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel Spirit. grieved over Saul. And the Lord was sorry that he had made Saul king The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C Prayer Book page 369 People Thanks be to God. over Israel.

Sanctus S-129 Hymnal The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have Please remain standing for the procession, then exit or be seated for remainder of the Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set postlude glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for

Hosanna in the highest. myself a king among his sons.” Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul Postlude God of Grace Paul Manz hears of it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you,

The Lord’s Prayer and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ Invite Jesse to the

Celebrant: As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for People Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the Lord come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our Join us for a reception in the Courtyard daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against commanded, and came to . The elders of the city came to to meet the Garrison’s and congratulate our confirmands meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, 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. “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and