The Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Eucharist October 28, 2018

10:30 a.m.

www.holytrinityfay.org (910) 484-2134

Welcome to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church!  This service of Holy Eucharist is found primarily in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. 

Unless otherwise noted, all hymns can be found in the blue hymnal located in your kneeler.  Your kneeler can be found underneath the seat in front of you, or underneath your seat (if you are in a front row).

Although there are customary postures (such as standing or kneeling) in Episcopal worship, you are invited to be seated at any time, according to your needs and comfort.  If you wish to receive communion while remaining seated, please notify an usher and we will accommodate your needs.

Thank you for worshiping with us today.  We are better because you chose to spend your time among us.   Please know that while childcare is normally provided during our 10:30 am service, children of any age are always welcome in worship.  If you have any questions, please notify an usher, greeter, or a member of the clergy.  We would be more than happy to answer any questions or provide you with support.

Prelude Gift from God Franz Liszt

The Liturgy of the WordAs the procession begins, the people stand, as they are able.

Processional Hymn #410Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Lauda anima

Opening AcclamationCelebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

The Celebrant continues.

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, as the people are able. During the Hymn of Praise, children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to follow the banner for Children’s Church and return at The Peace. Additionally, children are always welcome to stay for worship.

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Hymn of Praise “Gloria in Excelsis” Peter Crisafulli

Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The people are seated for the reading of the first lesson.2

Lesson Job 42:1-6, 10-17Job answered the Lord: “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. ‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me.’ I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends; and the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Then there came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they ate bread with him in his house; they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him; and each of them gave him a piece of money and a gold ring. The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; and he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand donkeys. He also had seven sons and three daughters. He named the first Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch. In all the land there were no women so beautiful as Job’s daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance along with their brothers. After this Job lived for one hundred and forty years, and saw his children, and his children’s children, four generations. And Job died, old and full of days.

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

The people remain seated and sing the Psalm.

Psalm 34:1-8,

1 I will bless the Lord at all times; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth.

2 I will glory in the Lord; * let the humble hear and rejoice.

3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; * let us exalt his Name together.

4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me * and delivered me out of all my terror.

5 Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed.

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6 I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me * and saved me from all my troubles.

7 The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them.

8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; * happy are they who trust in him!

The people remain seated for the second Lesson.

Lesson Hebrews 7:23-28The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

The people stand as they are able and sing. They remain standing for the Gospel Lesson.

Hymn #219 (verses 1 and 2) The Lord ascendeth up on high Ach Herr

Gospel Lesson Mark 10:46-52

Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. As the gospel procession returns to the altar, the people are seated.

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Hymn #219 (verse 3) The Lord ascendeth up on high Ach Herr

The Sermon The Rev. Jeffrey D. S. Thornberg, Rector

After a brief silence for reflection, the people stand, as they are able.

The Nicene CreedWe 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. 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.The Prayers of the People

The people remain standing, as they are able. The Leader ends each petition: Let us pray to the Lord. The People respond: Holy One, hear our prayer.The Celebrant says the concluding Collect.

The Confession of SinThe Celebrant says.

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.The people stand or kneel, as they are able.

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 Celebrant 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.

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The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.The congregation is invited to greet one another in the name of the Lord as they return to their seats.

Welcome and AnnouncementsHoly Communion

The Rector says the offertory sentence.

The OffertoryOffertory Anthem Lord, in thy mercy Felix Mendelssohn

Chancel ChoirRepresentatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the Assisting Priest or Celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar singing the following hymn. Hymn at the Presentation Lasst uns erfreuen

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:

The Great Thanksgiving EOW Eucharistic Prayer 2The 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 God thanks and praise. The people remain standing, as they are able, and the Celebrant begins,

We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love.And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:Celebrant and People

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Hymn Holy, holy, holy Lord American folk melody

The people remain standing, or kneel, as they are able. The Celebrant continues.

Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper

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was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made. In the fullness of time bring us with blessed Mary the God-bearer and all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world.Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. Amen.And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,The Celebrant and the people say together.

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.The Breaking of the BreadThe Celebrant breaks the bread. A period of silence is kept.

Fraction Anthem Be Known to us Gary James

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The Celebrant says the Invitation to Communion.

Communion Anthem A hymn of peace Stewart Landon

Communion Hymn #671 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound New Britain

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.Celebrant and People

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.The BlessingThe Celebrant blesses the people, and the people respond: Amen.

The people stand and sing the Recessional Hymn.

Recessional Hymn #460 (verses 1, 2, 3 and 4) Alleluia! sing to Jesus!Hyfrydol

The DismissalThe Celebrant or Assisting Priest dismisses the people and the people respond:

Thanks be to God.

Our worship is over. Our service begins.

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Leaders in Today’s Worship

PreacherThe Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg, Rector

Celebrant The Rev. Joe Running, Assisting Priest

Verger (s) on Duty: Tara Bartal

Acolytes:Zachery St. Peter (Crucifer), Heather Glidden, Laura Reeves, Carly Reeves (Gospeller)

Eucharistic Ministers:Rob Richardson, Michael Rednour, Martha Brown, Lindsay Hudgens

Lay Readers:Rob Richardson, Michael Rednour,Martha Brown

Healer (s):Katherine Whaley

Ushers:Charles Koonce, Jack Slappey

Vestry Person (s) of the Day:Jimmy Driscoll, Julie Lee-Jacobs

Greeters:Beth Early, Matt McLean

Altar Guild and Flowers:Louise Hall

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God.

Prayer ListFrank Allison, III, Tom Baucom, Blanton / Stamey Families, Martha Booth, Paula Brandenburg, Tommie Brown, Steve Chiles, Jeff Clark, Daniel and Miguel, Rileigh Denis, Tyler and Aleisha Duel, Kristine Estep, Madison Fedak, Tom Ficklin, Charles P. Field Family, Vicci Fix, Franks Family, Ming Gardner*, Sarah and Mitch Godwin, Sandra Hawke, Hunter Hedgecoe, Jim Heine, Sharmon Herring, Larry Jensen, Louisa Karp, Matthew Kirec, Anand Kumar, John Lancaster, Jr., John Lancaster, Sr., Doris Leggett, Li, Chuck Long, Cathy Lovato, Derek Martinez, Matthew, Brenda Nunnally, Marie Parker*, Lee Pearce, Margaret Peterson*, Sharon and Karen Robertson and Family, Charlotte Robson, Brett Sutton, Mary Syms* and Family, Jimmy Teachey*, Jim Thomas, William Verdun, Sarah Volkman, Roxanne Wood, caregivers of our homebound parishioners, all those affected by Hurricanes Florence and Michael and everyone assisting them.

* Denotes Visitation Welcomed.Military Prayer List

John, Cedric, Scott, Daniel, Mike, Sam, Amanda, Robert, Brian, Oliver, Thomas, Nicholas, Alex, Mitch, Abigail, Patrick, Geoff, Mark, Eric, Andrew, Nick, Shayla, John, Tony, Shane, Matt, Alex, Devin, Geoffrey and all their families.Contact the church office at 910-484-2134 or admin@holytrinityfay.org with prayer requests or fill out a prayer request form found in the narthex.

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Staff and ClergyThe Rev. Jeffrey D. S. Thornberg, Rector

The Rev. Anne C. S. Thornberg, Assisting Priest for Children’s Education and Pastoral Care

The Rev. Joe Running, Assisting Priest Edward Lowe, Seminarian

Dr. Jae Won Kim, Music Minister and OrganistAlyssa Stoffer, Youth Coordinator

Tara Bartal, Jeremy Fiebig, Jackson Rednour-Hallman, VergersJanice Luce, Parish Administrator

Jewely Schroeder, Financial AdministratorRuth Folger Gillis, Preschool Director

Melissa Hickman, Nursery Coordinator

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church1601 Raeford Road Fayetteville North Carolina 28305

Website: www.holytrinityfay.orgOffice hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Office email: admin@holytrinityfay.org Office phone: 910-484-2134 Pre-School: 910-484-0250

VestrySenior Warden: Julie Lee-JacobsJunior Warden: Jimmy Driscoll

Treasurer: Neil BergmanClerk: Wendy Hustwit

2018 2019 2020Scott Hancox (Outreach) Amy Beene (Parish Life, Youth) Susie Harris (Parish Life)Wendy Hustwit (Communications, Jimmy Driscoll (Finance/Executive)

John Kells (Youth, Finance/Executive) Finance/Executive) Julie Lee-Jacobs (Stewardship, George Harrison (Communications) Suzanne Pinson (Outreach)Finance/Executive)Mike Morketter (Outreach, Elaine McKay (Parish Life) David Samuelson (Youth)

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