Christ Church

Last Sunday after Pentecost

Christ the King

November 20, 2016

The Rev. Douglas Tompkins, Rector

The Rev. Judith Buck-Glenn, Associate Rector

The Rev. William Musselman, Rector Emeritus

Ms. Janet Kaido, Organist

Church Office 610-521-1626

104 Nevin St. Ridley Park, PA 19078

www.ChristChurchRidleyPark.org

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Welcome to Christ Church! We are delighted that you are

worshipping with us. All baptized persons of every denomination are

welcome to receive communion at our altar. Please introduce

yourself to one of our greeters. You are invited to put on a nametag

as you come into church. You are also welcome to fill out a pew card

and place it in the offering plate or give it to a greeter. Please let an

usher know if you are unable to come to the railing for Communion

and the clergy will come to you.

Are you looking for a church home? You are welcome to fill out a

pew card and place it in the offering plate or give it to a greeter. On

it you can indicate that you would like the clergy to call on you.

Out of respect for neighbors wishing for quiet time to pray before

the liturgy begins, please refrain from LOUD talking in the nave.

Flower Memorials – Flowers are given today in loving memory of

William Eckard, Jr., by Diane and Dave Eckard; and in loving

memory of Peggy Hammond, by Kathy Okarski and Mary Lou

Patton; and in loving memory of Elizabeth Stirling, by the Stretch

family; and in loving memory of Margel Robbins, by Gerry Martz.

Adult Ed –This week: St. Nicholas: The Real Story, Part I. Next

Week: St. Nicholas: The Real Story, Part II.

Fr. Tompkins is away today visiting family.

Our Thanksgiving Day liturgy is this Thursday at 10:00 AM. All are

invited to partake of the fruits and vegetables that will be placed on

the altar for the service.

The Episcopal Church Club of Philadelphia will be honored to have

our Bishop, the Right Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutierrez, as our guest

speaker on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. This is a wonderful

opportunity for ECCP members and their guests to meet him and

listen to the message that he is bringing to the Diocese of

Pennsylvania. The luncheon meeting will be at the Acorn Club, 1519

Locust Street, Philadelphia. The program will start with social hour

at 12 noon, followed by the luncheon at 12:30 and then his

presentation. The price for the luncheon is $35 per person. There

will be a cash bar for those who wish wine or other refreshments,

including non-alcoholic beverages. For further information, call the

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Luncheon Chair, Robert White, at 610-644-5104 or see the Church

Club website at www.episcopalchurchclub.org.

In concert with Interfaith Hospitality Network, the Outreach

committee of Christ Church is exploring the possibility of starting

homeless ministry again at Christ Church. This ministry has been

endorsed by our Vestry, assuming we have enough volunteers. We

need to know if you would be willing to help cook meals and/or

spend the night with the families who would be our guests for one

week. Please sign up at the back of church. If we have enough

volunteers we will begin this important ministry again.

Thank you to all who helped sell our pumpkins! Our 2016 Pumpkin

Patch was a great success, thanks to all our wonderful volunteers.

We grossed $14,474 in pumpkin sales and donations! Of that amount

(less the donations received) the church will net 33.3%. A very

special thank you to our chairman, Dave Smith.

Mary Lou Patton is retiring at the end of this year. Those who would

like to contribute toward a purse for her are invited to use an

envelope which may be found at the back of church. Please make

checks out to “Christ Church” earmarked “Patton purse”. Thank

you! (Don’t forget to come to her retirement party after the 10 AM

service on December 11th

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The Flower Guild is seeking old or new LEATHER-bound Bibles or

Books of Common Prayer as part of the Christmas décor for the

church windows. We prefer larger ones, but can adapt to smaller

sizes. In order to have sufficient time to preplan the arrangement of

each window, we need the books no later than November 20. All

books will be safely locked in the church prior to decorating the

church in December. See or call Ruth Pottier (610-361-8180),

Marlene Nickerson, Floss Rhine, Elizabeth Rasnake or Rev. Judy.

Thank you!

Ditty Bags – We will be stuffing the Ditty Bags for Seaman’s

Institute in Musselman hall after the 10 AM service today,

November 20. You are invited to help!

If you would like a loved one memorialized with Altar flowers, please

contact Janice Kordowski at 610-731-5252 for information on

making arrangements.

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We are now also including first responders in our prayers each

Sunday. If you know someone who is a member of a police or fire

department you would like held in prayer each Sunday, please let the

office know. We will include only the first name and last name initial.

Cradles To Crayons Update: Over the next 2 years the Junior

Women’s Club of Springfield will be holding various fundraisers,

both large and small, to help support C2C and Philabundance. Any

events that you are able to attend would be greatly appreciated. For

more information on any of the events, please contact Carole

McManus at carolemcmnus@comcsast.net or 610-509-6614. The

The Youth Need Your Donations! Are you decluttering or

downsizing? In addition to any donations you might make to our

White Elephant sales, please remember the Youth Group as you are

sorting and setting items aside. We need new (or good as new) items,

most especially Christmas items, such as stocking stuffers, and

Pollyanna-type gifts. We sell these at the Youth Booth in the Deppich

Room and at the Christmas Fair. The Youth are also looking for

new, good-as-new, antique, or collectible items for the Epiphany

Luncheon and Auction. This is held after the Annual Meeting on the

last Sunday in January, which this year is January 29, 2017. This is

our last chance to build up our Youth Pilgrimage Fund for the

planned June 2017 Pilgrimage, and we will need a lot of help from

the parish. If you drop off donations, it is very helpful if you indicate

what items are intended for the Youth, or the Christmas Fair White

Elephant sales. A note taped to bags or boxes will make clear to the

sorters what you intend. Thank you all!

We now have a gluten-free option for Communion. If you require

this, please give your name and contact information to the office. We

need advance notice of your need.

Christ Church Savings Cards back and better than ever! They now

include 20% off at Langguths! And if you buy the 2017 card, you will

get the 2016 card free – good until December 2016.

Do you need a Christening gift or a gift for a godchild - or any child?

The Youth Group is selling copies of The Toddler’s Bible and The

Children’s Bible, on the table in the Deppich Room, Price marked is

below the retail price. Proceeds benefit the Pilgrimage Fund.

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Would you like to establish a fund for Christ Church through your

estate planning? Your restricted gift will ensure the continuation of

the ministry of Christ Church and will benefit your parish friends

and family for generations to come. Please speak to the rector if you

would like assistance in establishing such a fund. You might also

consider a gift to our permanent endowment fund.

Episcopal Community Services (ECS) announces ECS Home Care.

This program provides non-medical care to Episcopalians, their

family and friends. This program offers compassionate, reliable

caregivers at market rates from a source you can trust – ECS. The

proceeds from this program support the charitable mission of ECS.

Caregiver services include personal care, companionship and

overnight and Live-in Care. Call (855) 631-1112.

Military Service: Richard W. - U.S. Army; Eric C. - Army; Michael

S. - U.S. Army; Charles S., Air Force; John O. - U. S. Navy; Nicole

G., USN; David B. – USAF; Timothy N. – USMC; Tony G. USAF;

Robert W. National Guard; Michael B.; Chris W., Army; Neil S..

Marine Reserve; Jerome S., USMC; William S., Marine Corps; Mark

R. – US Army; Austin P., USMC

First Responders: Doug C., Art R., Lee E., Jesse F., Marshal N.,

Wayne M., Mitchell H.

**Please let us know when we can remove a name from this list. **

THIS WEEK’S PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR:

CONTINUING PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR: Jessica Davenport,

Megan, Cameron, Terri M., Talon, McKenzie, Rita, Shawna, Sue,

Shawn H., Carol Burgett, Lou, Austin, Maureen, Emily, Father

Mike Cassell, Steve Haupt, Joanne Smith, Sharon M., Nancy L.,

Carole, David Russell, Christine, Antonella, Rodger White, Kathy

Hawke, Don, Jan, Trevor Vogt, Richard Hagerty, Brynlee, The

Nwachukwu family, Vicki Myers, Ruth K., Julie S.

Names will remain on the continuing prayer list for a four week

period. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that prayers have

been answered and the name(s) will be removed from the list.

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Flower Memorials: William Eckard, Jr., Peggy Hammond, Elizabeth

Stirling, Margel Robbins

Participating in the Liturgy Today

Altar Guild Ushers Acolytes Lay Readers

Team III Carole Buchan Dave & Gladys Roman

8:00 AM Bill Graham Bruce Horne Backup as available 10:00 AM Pat O’Neill Bryan Gallagher Jill O’Neill general backup

8:00 AM S/C: Jason Tustin 10:00 AM S: Katelyn Patton T: Mason Hudson T: Whitaker Shumaker C: Jack Kellett Banner: Harry Cotter

8:00 AM Bill Conner 10:00 AM Pat O’Neill Katelyn Patton

Chalice

Bearers Counters

Newcomer

Greeters LEMS

8:00 AM Bill Conner 10:00 AM Cheryl Huber Betsy Kirkpatrick

Team One Roberta Lunari Captain

MPK,RH,JI,B&MW

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for the Diocese of the

Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury, Falkland Islands

South America)

DIOCESAN PROGRAMS: Diocesan Youth Council

DIOCESE OF GUATEMALA: Iglesia Episcopal Jesus de las Palmas,

(Church of Jesus of the Palms), Cuilapa, The Rev. Juan Jose Salazar

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A Note on Today’s Readings

Proper 29: The Reign of Christ or Christ the King—Year C

Today is the final Sunday of the church year. It is the celebration of the

reign of Christ over all creation. The gospel reading presents Christ’s

kingship in its most dramatic moment, when he rules over the earth from

his cross. At this moment when he seemed the most despised and

rejected of people, he forgives the penitent thief crucified with him and

promises that he would be with him in paradise. This is the central

paradox of the Christian proclamation. Our eternal ruler revealed his

power by putting power aside and dying to save the world he created.

The first reading from Jeremiah brings God’s condemnation on the rulers

of Judah who are evil shepherds. God will come in person to gather all

the lost sheep who had been betrayed by those unworthy shepherds. God

will be the shepherd of the people and will raise up a righteous king from

the family of David to care for the people. For the first Christians, this

reading was taken to refer to Jesus.

In the letter to the Colossians, the writer uses what is though to have

been an early Christian hymn to express his most exalted statement of the

cosmic meaning of the Christ. Jesus Christ is the fullness of God, the

source and origin of all that is, and the saving ruler of the universe who

seals his rule with the blood of his cross.

In the Eucharist, we bring all the world into the risen presence of its

Lord, that the world through him might be saved. Here we acclaim the

ruler and sovereign of all things who is also our savior, our brother, and

our lover.

From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year.

Copyright © 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.

Prelude: "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun" - Charles Ore

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Ordinary Time, Proper 29 Sunday, November 20, 2016

Liturgy of the Word

All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Hymnal 477

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The Celebrant says

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.

Amen. The Celebrant says

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.

The following is sung, all standing

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The following is said, all standing

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father:

receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High,

Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

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Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in

your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully

grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be

freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6

All sit.

A Reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah.

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!

says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel,

concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have

scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not

attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the

Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the

lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold,

and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over

them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be

dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely

coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous

Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute

justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and

Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called:

“The Lord is our righteousness.”

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Psalm

Remain seated.

Canticle 4

The Song of Zechariah Benedictus Dominus Deus

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, *

for he hath visited and redeemed his people;

And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us *

in the house of his servant David,

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As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, *

which have been since the world began:

That we should be saved from our enemies, *

and from the hand of all that hate us;

To perform the mercy promised to our forefathers, *

and to remember his holy covenant;

To perform the oath which he sware to our forefather Abraham, *

that he would give us,

That we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies *

might serve him without fear,

In holiness and righteousness before him, *

all the days of our life.

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest, *

for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord

to prepare his ways;

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people *

for the remission of their sins,

Through the tender mercy of our God, *

whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us;

To give light to them that sit in darkness

and in the shadow of death, *

and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Second Reading Colossians 1:11-20

A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossus.

May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his

glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with

patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you

to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us

from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his

beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is

the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all

things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible,

whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been

created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in

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him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is

the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have

first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased

to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all

things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the

blood of his cross.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Sequence

All stand.

Blessed be the God of Israel Hymnal 444

Holy Gospel Luke 23:33-43

All stand.

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Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Luke.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus

there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus

said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”

And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by,

watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let

him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The

soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and

saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also

an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the

criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you

not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him,

saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of

condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are

getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing

wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your

kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in

Paradise.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev. Judith Buck-Glenn

Nicene Creed

All stand.

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.

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For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven:

by the power of the Holy Spirit

he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,

and was made man.

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 and the Son.

With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He 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.

Prayers of the People

All remain standing.

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in

your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of

justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common

good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

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Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may

use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and

glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may

serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Here names of those serving in the military and first responders are remembered

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them

courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your

salvation.

Here the names of those on the parish prayer list are remembered

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them

may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in

your eternal kingdom.

Here the names of the departed are remembered

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask, help us to

ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we

dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Confession of Sin

All kneel.

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence.

Minister and 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. The Priest stands and says

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. Amen.

Peace

All stand.

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Announcements

The Celebrant says

Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come

into his courts. Psalm 96:8

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Offertory Anthem "And I Saw a New Heaven" - Malcolm Archer

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and

money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are

presented and placed on the Altar.

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow / praise him, all creatures here

below / Alleluia, Alleluia praise him above, ye heavenly host / praise

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Great Thanksgiving

The people remain standing.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give him thanks and praise. The Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give

thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by

the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh

of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the

bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.

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:

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The people stand or kneel.

The Celebrant continues

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.” Therefore, according to his command, O

Father,

Celebrant and People

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We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection,

We await his coming in glory; The Celebrant 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 him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all

honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

The Celebrant then continues

And now, as our Savior

Christ has taught us,

we are bold to say, People and Celebrant

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.

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Breaking of the Bread

A period of silence is kept.

The Celebrant says

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that

Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with

thanksgiving.

All baptized persons, whatever your denominational affiliation, are welcome to receive

Holy Communion at our altar. You may stand at the altar rail if your knees do not permit

kneeling. Please assist the chalice bearer by gently holding the base of the chalice.

Please do not hold the top of the chalice. If you wish, you may intinct (dip) the host

(consecrated bread) in the chalice. If you do not wish to receive the wine, fold your arms

over your chest. Baptized children may receive with parent's permission, otherwise they

will receive a blessing.

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Communion Hymn

Where cross the crowded ways of life Hymnal 609

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After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Eternal God, heavenly Father,

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 his 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

The priest blesses the people, saying

The Wisdom, the Love, and the Grace of God strengthen you to be

Christ's hands and heart in this world, and the blessing of God, Father,

Son, and Holy Spirit be with you now and evermore.

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Postcommunion Hymn

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Hymnal 616

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Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of

the Spirit. Alleluia, alleluia.

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Postlude: "Fanfare - All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" -- David

Cherwien

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