THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers-- Fraction Anthem S-154 Hurd Unless otherwise noted, the service is found in the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before Communion of the People all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, In the Episcopal Church all baptized Christians are welcome to the Processional Hymn 423 “Immortal, invisible, God only wise,” the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he table to receive communion. To receive the bread, please hold out your Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity BCP 355 might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of open palms. To receive the wine, you may drink directly from the cup, or Gloria in excelsis S-280 Powell God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile you may slightly dip the wafer in the wine. If you prefer to not receive Collect of the Day BCP 231 to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace communion, you are welcome at the altar to receive a blessing from the Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our through the blood of his cross. And you who were once estranged and priest. For a blessing, while at the altar rail, cross your arms across your necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his fleshly chest as a sign of this preference. on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our body through death, so as to present you holy and blameless and unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through irreproachable before him-- provided that you continue securely Prayer of Thanksgiving & Blessing BCP 366 the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope Processional Hymn 488 “Be thou my vision,” with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to Dismissal every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. I am The Lessons (seated) Genesis 18:1-10a now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am The loose and undesignated offering goes to Episcopal Relief and Development. The LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at completing what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three that is, the church. I became its servant according to God's commission Tasha Daniels, our Nursery Provider, encourages all children ages 4 and men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the under to join her in our church nursery for stories, crafts and play while to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. He said, "My lord, if I find mystery that has been hidden throughout the ages and generations but has parents attend the worship service. favor with you, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought, now been revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. Let me bring a little great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which ALTAR FLOWERS bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on-- is Christ in you, the hope of glory. It is he whom we proclaim, warning Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory since you have come to your servant." So they said, "Do as you have everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present of Cynthia Watkins Pool by Audrey & Dave Watkins and family. said." And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Make everyone mature in Christ. ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes." HAPPY BIRTHDAY Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to Gradual Hymn 314 “Humbly I adore thee” July 18: Florette Moore the servant, who hastened to prepare it. Then he took curds and milk and (Children ages 5-13 are welcomed to join the Procession to Children’s Chapel.) July 19: Pat Capehart Brown, David Howdy the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them July 21: Whit Stroud under the tree while they ate. They said to him, "Where is your wife The Gospel (standing) Luke 10:38-42 July 22: Kristin Bradbury, Jerry Smyre Sarah?" And he said, "There, in the tent." Then one said, "I will surely As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, Jesus entered a return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son." certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her UPCOMING EVENTS home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened Monday, July 18 Psalm 15 (sung) to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so Father Jim on vacation until 8/5 1 LORD, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left Jennifer on vacation until 7/25 who may abide upon your holy hill? me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord Wednesday, July 20 2 Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right, * answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many Holy Communion at 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel who speaks the truth from his heart. things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, Brotherhood of St. Andrew at 7:30 a.m. in Woolard Meeting Room 3 There is no guile upon his tongue; which will not be taken away from her." Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel he does no evil to his friend; * Thursday, July 21 he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor. The Sermon The Reverend Jim Reed Men’s Lunch Bible Study at 12:30 p.m. in Woolard Meeting Room 4 In his sight the wicked is rejected, * The Nicene Creed BCP 358 Sunday, July 24 but he honors those who fear the LORD. Prayers of the People: Form III BCP 387 Sr. Choir at 9:30 a.m. in Music Suite 5 He has sworn to do no wrong * Confession BCP 360 and does not take back his word. The Peace Anglo/Hispanic Congregation Questionnaire 6 He does not give his money in hope of gain, * The Anglo/Hispanic Congregation Questionnaire is available today in the nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION narthex. Please pick up one, fill it out and return it to the designated box 7 Whoever does these things * The Offertory just outside Jennifer’s office. You may also access the survey online at shall never be overthrown. Presentation Hymn 380 vs. 3 Doxology www.surveymonkey.com/r/5SHTBVK . Fr. Jim The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 Colossians 1:15-28 Sanctus and Benedictus S-129 Powell Usher Needed Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 We are looking for reliable volunteers to join our Usher teams for the creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things The Breaking of the Bread 10:15 am services. If you are interested, please contact Ray Heath at 974- 0732 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Looking forward to Those Serving in the Liturgy hearing from you. Thank you. Organist & Choirmaster: Douglas Cutler Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church Lay Readers: Paul Keel, Keith Hardt ECW on the road to Trinity Paten Server: Hodges Hackney Washington, North Carolina I am hoping that a good number of our ECW members are making Chalice Bearer: Aynn Hadley Acolytes: Shelby Harris, Audrey Miller plans to attend the August Gathering at Trinity Center on Wednesday, Children’s Chapel: Austin Andrews August 17. What a treat it will be to hear from our National Board Altar Guild: Katherine Hall, Bet Archie, Joan Campbell, Barbara Grimes, President, Lisa Towle, and see friends from other parishes. Susan Hodges, Peggy Koonce We will carpool from Saint Peter’s leaving at 7:00 AM. Please let Ushers: Chris Padgett, Bill Darden, Mike Behar, Sandy Mitchell me know if you plan to attend and let me know if you can drive a load of Vestry Person of the Week: Hodges Hackney ladies (946-6905). Send your registration of $20 to Nancy Hamblin by August 1 so you don’t miss out on the fun and fellowship. Office Information Cathy Whichard Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.