First Sunday in Advent

The Holy Eucharist Anglican Standard Text

Prelude O Come, O Come Emmanuel Processional Hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel Words: Latin, 9th c. Music: French melody, 15th c.

O come O come Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel

That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear

Refrain

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee O Israel

O come thou rod of Jesse free

Thine own from Satan’s tyranny From depths of hell thy people save, And give them victory over the grave.

O come thou dayspring come and cheer

Our spirits by thine advent here Disperse the gloomy clouds of night

And death's dark shadows put to flight

O come desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of all mankind Bid thou our sad divisions cease And be thyself our King of peace

O come thou key of David come

And open wide our heavenly home Where all thy saints with thee shall dwell

O come O come Emmanuel!

The Liturgy of the Word BCP p. 105 (Red book with cross on cover)

Celebrant: Surely the Lord is coming soon, People: Amen. Come Lord Jesus!

Collect for Purity (in unison) BCP p. 106

Trisagion Hymnal S102

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray.

Collect Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading (all be seated) Isaiah 2:1-5 (Pew Bible p. 550) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

The Gradual (all stand) Psalm 122: With Joy I heard My Friends Exclaim Tune: Sussex Carol, Vaughan Williams

Second Reading (all be seated) Romans 13:8-14 (Pew Bible p. 923) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Sequence (all stand) Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Holy Gospel Matthew 24:29-44 (Pew Bible p. 806) Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon Nicene Creed (all stand and recite in unison) BCP p. 109 Prayers of the People and Confession (please kneel) BCP p. 110 The Peace BCP p. 114

Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

O brighter than that glorious morn shall this fair morning be, When Christ, our King, in beauty comes, and we his face shall see.

The King shall come when morning dawns, and earth’s dark night is past; O haste the rising of that morn, the day that light shall last. And let the endless bliss begin, by wearied saints foretold,

When right shall triumph over wrong, and truth shall be extolled.

He comes the prisoners to release, in Satan’s bondage held; The gates of hell before him burst, the iron fetters felled.

He comes the wounded heart to bind, the broken soul to cure; And with the treasures of his grace enrich the humble poor.

The King shall come when morning dawns, and light and beauty brings: Hail, Christ the Lord! Thy people pray, Come quickly, King of kings.

Presentation Hymn (all stand) Old One Hundredth

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Sursum Corda BCP p. 115

Sanctus et Benedictus Hymnal S125

The Prayer of Consecration (all kneel) BCP p. 116 The Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 118 The Fraction Prayer of Humble Access BCP p. 119 Communion

All baptized Christians who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome to receive Holy Communion in this church. All who do not wish to receive are still welcome to come forward to the altar rail. You may cross your arms across your chest as an indication you do not wish to receive, and a prayer of blessing will be offered for you instead.

Gluten-free wafers are available. If you would like to receive a gluten-free wafer, simply ask the priest when he comes to you at the communion rail.

Additional prayer is offered by our Altarside Prayer Team on either side of the altar, if you are in need of specific prayer, they would be happy to pray with you after you have received communion.

Communion Music Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Words: Liturgy of St. James, 4th Century Music: French carol

Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand;

Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in his hand,

Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand.

King of kings, yet born of Mary,

As of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture,

In the body and the blood; He will give to all the faithful

His own self for heavenly food.

Rank on rank the host of heaven Spreads its vanguard on the way, As the Light of light descendeth From the realms of endless day,

That the powers of hell may vanish As the darkness clears away.

At his feet the six wingèd seraph,

Cherubim with sleepless eye, Veil their faces to the presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry:

Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Lord Most High!

The Canticle of Zechariah (Zechariah’s Song) Music: Ralph Vaughn Williams, 1906 Text: arranged by Jessica Hodge from BCP

Post Communion Prayer and Blessing BCP p. 121 Recessional Hymn Lo! he comes with clouds descending Hymnal 57 Postlude The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns Today

Celebrant: The Reverend Chuck Collins

Preacher: The Reverend Matt Rucker

Acolytes: Keilah Thurman, Ethan Thurman, Micah Thurman

Altarside Prayer: Kay Baker, Adena Bowen

Chalice Bearer: Ryan Thurman

Coffee Time: Joyce Clarke

Eucharistic Visitors: Nance & Bill Harris

Flower Guild: Marj Pelham, Ethan Pyle

Lay Reader: Noleen Thurman

Music Ministry: Jessica Hodge

Prayer Leader: Ryan Thurman

Sound System: Jonathan Hodge

Ushers: Charles Snow, Jim Craft ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank you for your patience and prayers as the Vestry continues to work on developing our path forward. During this time of transition, we ask that you would continue to pray for clarity, wisdom, energy, and grace for our Vestry as they work to figure out what their next steps are. Pray also for Christ Church as a body, that we would grow in unity and love for each other, trusting God's leading for us. Adult Education Please join us in the Parish Hall as we begin an Advent series: Mary and Magnificat. What are Protestant Christians, like Anglicans, supposed to do with Mary? Should we ignore her like some, worship her like others, or take an entirely different view of her altogether? Anyone who has wrestled with these questions is welcome to attend our Advent education series, Mary and Magnificat, held in the Parish Hall and taught by Fr. Matt. Over the four weeks, we will discuss Mary through the lenses of the Old Testament, the Early Church, and Christ Himself. The series will run from December 1 (Advent 1), through December 22 (Advent 4).

Turkey Drive - Thank You! Many thanks to all of you who participated in our Thanksgiving turkey drive last Sunday. Thanks to you, we reached our goal of more than 100 turkeys. These will be delivered to families in Phoenix along with a message of God’s love by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Your help is very much appreciated. Pledge Card - Thank You! Thank you to all who turned in your pledge cards last Sunday! God is good and he has wonderfully blessed our life and ministry at Christ Church Anglican. If you haven't turned in a pledge for 2020, we invite you to do so. Pledges are an essential part of budget planning for next year. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex and Parish Hall. Advent Devotionals Do you want something to help you stay focused on "The Reason for the Season"? Do you want something to enhance your walk with Christ through the busy days of Advent and Christmas? Why not pick up a copy of Water from Rock's 2019 Advent devotional, "True God from True God", by Rev. Dr. Timothy Smith? This year's devotional offers daily reflections on the wondrous Christ Hymn found in Colossians 1:15-20, a wonderfully rich passage that will deepen your Christmas joy! Copies are available in the Narthex and Parish Hall. Town Hall Meeting A Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, December 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Bishop Trevor Walters, a friend of Christ Church Anglican and internationally-recognized mediation specialist, has been invited to help us address and heal the hurts and brokenness that came to light as a consequence of our Rector search process over the past year. He will help to clarify the events of the last year, address rumors from the past, and begin to articulate a way forward for Christ Church. Please plan to join us, bringing an attentive and open mind and heart to the time. Childcare will be available for toddlers-6th graders. They will be playing on the playground, on the grass and in Room 8. Please let the Church Office (602-955-2040) know if your kids are coming. Advent Taize Services Please join us during Advent for a mid-week service of evening prayer and Taize singing. This service will incorporate the Compline prayers of light, the Advent collects, and the music of Taize. Together, we hope to spend time in the midst of each week in stillness, prayer, and song, centered around the themes of expectancy, longing, darkness, and light during Advent. The services will take place at the Hodge's home on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., beginning on December 3. All are welcome to join, please email Jessica Hodge for details: jessica.lynn.hodge@gmail.com

Mother’s Group Join us on Friday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for a time of prayer, fellowship and play with mothers and their children (all ages welcome). Feel free to share this event and invite friends to join; this is also opened to homeschool families with older children. This event is hosted in the homes of parishioners so please RSVP to find this month's location at 480.717.0567 or sarahlynnthomas@gmail.com Parents Morning Out - Saturday, December 14 Catch up on your Christmas shopping or grab that extra coffee and drop off your child (4 yrs-6th grade) with us to minister to the residents at the Terraces Retirement Center on Saturday, December 14, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The children of our church will be assisting the residents in creating a Christmas craft, reading a holiday book together and sharing in a snack. Drop off your child in their holiday attire at 9:30 a.m. and return to pick them up at noon at the Terraces of Phoenix Retirement Community Center, 7550 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Please rsvp for this event to Lara Milford at lmilford@christchurchphoenix.org by December 9th. Christmas Caroling On Friday, December 20, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., join us as we sing Christmas carols to our neighboring community. Songbooks will be provided as well as hot beverages and treats. Everyone is invited, children and youth especially! RSVP by emailing Jessica Hodge, jessica.lynn.hodge@gmail.com Christmas Season Schedule December 22, 5:00 p.m. Festival of Lessons & Carols December 24, 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service December 25, 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Service Childcare for Holiday Services If you are attending our Lessons & Carols service, December 22, at 5:00 p.m., or the Christmas Eve service December 24, at 5:30 p.m., and need childcare for your infant-3-year-old please request this through the front office by December 15th. The nursery will be open for the Christmas Eve service but closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Festival of Lessons and Carols Join us on Sunday, December 22, at 5:00 p.m. for our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Nine scripture readings, illustrated by hymns, carols, and images tell the story of God’s love. Come and enjoy our congregation’s choir and talented musicians, sing carols, and contemplate the mystery of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Light refreshments to follow!

Children’s Christmas Pageant Our annual children’s Christmas Pageant has a new date! This year’s pageant will take place on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. The children of our church will participate in the telling of the birth of Christ. Join us as we begin our Sunday worship service out on the lawn. May we enter into this mystery together as each character encounters the light of the world. “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Pageant Rehearsal & Details If your child would like to participate please email Lara Milford by Sunday, December 22, for role assignments. Rehearsal will be 8:45-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 4th. Our pageant director this year will be Amy Fondry. We are requesting parent volunteers to help manage the performers during the rehearsal and show day. If you would enjoy helping, please email Amy Fondry at Amy.Fondry@hotmail.com Amazon Smile Amazon Smile is a charitable giving program in which qualified organizations can receive up to 0.5% of users’ purchases if they buy items through smile.amazon.com and designate CCA as the recipient. Sign up today and bookmark the Amazon Smile link for future purchases! College-aged Small Group The CCA small group for college-aged students meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 pm at parishioners Christina Larsen and Jonathan Olson's home. We will continue to read and discuss Augustine’s classic Confessions, a couple of pages per meeting (no homework!) For the address, please call or text Jonathan at 310.971.5403, or email jonathan.olson@gmail.com. Chronological Bible Study The Tuesday evening Bible study meets from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 14 near the playground. Anyone sixteen years or older is welcome to join this three-year study at any point. Come learn with us to better “see the Bible as one unified story that leads to Jesus!” Please email John with any questions at jlaffoon@christchurchphoenix.org. Online Giving Is Available Credit Cards are now accepted through our website! Go to www.christchurchphoenix.org, select the “Giving” option at the top, and click on the Donate Online box. Our Parish Family offers prayers for: Diane, Glenda, Benjamin, Sue, Masoka-Bandulela, Bob S., George, Patty, Linda.