St. Philip’s Episcopal ChurchThe Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost

October 21, 201810:30 AM

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 Abraham and MelchizedekDieric Bouts (1415-1475)

Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

The Right Reverend Rob Skirving, BishopThe Reverend Canon James Hanisian, Priest-in-Charge

The Reverend TJ Tetzlaff, Assistant Priest

HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO Canon Jim Hanisian - Celebrant

Hymnal BCPPrelude Call to Worship –“Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place”

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel His mighty power and His grace. I can hear the brush of angel’s wings, I see glory on each face;

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.Opening Hymn – “Come, Oh Come, Our Voices Raise” 430

1 Come, O come, our voices raise, 4. Let, in praise of God, the sound sounding God Almighty’s praise; run a never-ending round,hither bring in one consent that our songs of praise may beheart, and voice, and instrument. everlasting, as is he.Alleluia! Allelulia!

2 Sound the trumpet, touch the lute, 5. So this huge wide orb we seelet no tongue nor string be mute, shall one choir, one temple be;nor a voiceless creature found, where in such a praiseful tonethat hath neither note nor sound. we will sing what he hath done.Alleluia! Alleluia!

3 Come ye all before his face, 6. Thus our song shall overclimbin this chorus take your place; all the bounds of space and time;and amid the mortal throng, come, then come, our voices raise,be you masters of the song. Sounding God Almighty’s praise.Alleluia! Alleluia!

Opening Acclamation 355Collect for Purity 355Gloria S280

The Collect of the DayAlmighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Discernment CollectALL:Gracious God, who knows our needs even before we ask, Grant us the wisdom and grace to do Your Will as we seek a new rector. Bless us with clear eyes, listening ears, and discerning minds. Speak to all our hearts and the heart of our new rector so that we may discover our mutual path toward fulfilling Your Will for St. Philip’s and the

community we serve. We ask this prayer united in faith and love, in the name of Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Word of the Lord

A Lesson from Book of Job (38:1-7, 34-41)The LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:

"Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me.

"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?

“Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, so that a flood of waters may cover you? Can you send forth lightnings, so that they may go and say to you, ‘Here we are’? Who has put wisdom in the inward parts,or given understanding to the mind? Who has the wisdom to number the clouds? Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens, when the dust runs into a mass and the clods cling together?

“Can you hunt the prey for the lion, or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, when they crouch in their dens, or lie in wait in their covert? Who provides for the raven its prey, when its young ones cry to God, and wander about for lack of food?”

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

Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; *

O LORD my God, how excellent is your greatness!you are clothed with majesty and splendor.

2 You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak *and spread out the heavens like a curtain.

3 You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; *you make the clouds your chariot; you ride on the wings of the wind.

4 You make the winds your messengers *and flames of fire your servants.

5 You have set the earth upon its foundations, *so that it never shall move at any time.

6 You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; *the waters stood higher than the mountains.

7 At your rebuke they fled; *at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.

8 They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, *to the places you had appointed for them.

9 You set the limits that they should not pass; *they shall not again cover the earth.

25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! *in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

37b Hallelujah!

A Lesson from the Letter to the Hebrews (5:1-10)Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

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

Sequence Hymn – “Oh Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” 660 v. 1

1 O Master, let me walk with theein lowly paths of service free;

tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care.

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark (10:35-45)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”

When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sequence Hymn -“Oh Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” 660 v. 2,3

2. Help me the slow of heart to move 3. Teach me thy patience; still with thee by some clear, winning word of love; in closer, dearer company, teach me the wayward feet to stay, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong and guide them in the homeward way. in trust that triumphs over wrong.

Sermon The Rev. TJ Tetzlaff The Nicene Creed 358The Prayers of the People – Form IV 388 The Response is “Hear our prayer”The Confession & Absolution 360The Peace 360Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Prayer B 367Sanctus S129 The Lord’s Prayer 364The Breaking of the Bread 364Communion (All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. If you would like a gluten free wafer, please let the priest know.)

Post Communion Prayer 365Blessing

Closing Hymn – “O Holy City, Seen of John” 583

1 O holy city, seen of John, 3. Give us, O God, the strength to buildwhere Christ, the Lamb, doth reign, the city that hath stoodwithin whose foursquare walls shall come too long a dream, whose laws are love, no night, nor need, nor pain, whose crown is servanthood,and where the tears are wiped from eyes and where the sun that shineth isthat shall not weep again! God’s grace for human good.

2 O shame to us who rest content 4. Already in the mind of Godwhile lust and greed for gain that city riseth fair:in street and shop and tenement lo, how its splendor challengeswring gold from human pain, the souls that greatly dare -and bitter lips in blind despair yea, bids us seize the whole of lifecry, “Christ hath died in vain!” and build its glory there.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSEllen Wester (1st), Bill Wheeler (Psalm) LAY READERSMary Frere (POP), Mary Christine Kostainschek (2nd)

USHERSMary Christine Kostainschek, Frank Kostainscheck, Barbara Edwards, Dave Edwards, Mary Frere

VESTRY PERSON OF THE DAYFallon Pearce

CALENDAR

Monday, October 2211:30- 1:00 PM – Community Lunch2:00 PM - Seekers

Tuesday, October 239:00 AM – Bible 101 11:00 –1:00 PM – Finance and Facilities Ministry Board Meeting4:00 – 6:00 PM – Discernment Committee Meeting7:00 PM – Men’s Group Meeting

Wednesday, October 249:00 AM – Centering Prayer and Meditation 10:00 AM – Bible Study 10:00 AM – Gentle Yoga and Meditation 12:00 PM – Noonday Service 7:00 PM – Choir Practice

Thursday, October 258:00 PM - AA (Parish Hall)

Sunday, October 288:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I9:00 AM – Adult Education10:30 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II

St. Philip’s Vestry

Senior Warden: Ruth SmithJunior Warden: Bill Bittenbender

Strategy TeamsStewardship: Bill Carney (Chair), Paul Miller, Allen FeezorBuilding: Bill Bittenbender (Chair), Maryann Darzano, Ruth SmithNewcomers: Harry Singley (Chair), Dana Richardson, Fallon PearceYouth and Young Adults: Maitland Barnes (Chair), Jennifer Williams, Geoff Gersen

Appointed OfficersTreasurer: Bob Fuchs bobfuchs@atmc.net

Clerk: Margaret Bearden

Ministry BoardsWorship: Ricky Evans (Chair), Bobbie Fuchs (Communicator)Outreach: Linda Humphreys (Chair), Betty Rupp (Communicator)Faith Formation: Nan Bush (Chair), Tom Griffin (Communicator)Facilities and Finance: Bob Stenhouse (Chair), Don Halbert (Communicator)Parish Life: Sarah Pettus (Chair), Carol Parnell (Communicator)

Parish Staff

Priest-in-Charge: The Reverend Canon James Hanisian Assistant Priest: The Reverend TJ Tetzlaff

Deacon: The Reverend Deacon Pamela Hayes Deacon: The Reverend Deacon Sally Learned Organist-Choirmaster: Mrs. Deborah Skillman

Verger : Mr. Ricky Evans Parish Administrator: Mrs. Lorraine Beamer

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Betty Rupp Sexton: Ms. Kitty Stanton

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