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October 7, 2018: The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost at 10:30am
Welcome! Wherever you are on your journey of faith, there is a place for you at Holy Communion.
Prelude: Pastorale Charles Wesley Entrance Now Thank We All Our God Hymnal 397
Opening Acclamation
Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever.
Song of Praise
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The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
1st Lesson Job 1:1; 2:1-10
A man in the land of Uz was named Job. That man was honest, a person of absolute integrity; he feared God and avoided evil. One day the divine beings came to present themselves before the Lord. The Adversary also came among them to present himself before the Lord. The Lord said to the Adversary, “Where have you come from?” The Adversary answered the Lord, “From wandering throughout the earth.” The Lord said to the Adversary, “Have you thought about my servant Job, for there is no one like him on earth, a man who is honest, who is of absolute integrity, who reveres God and avoids evil? He still holds on to his integrity, even though you incited me to ruin him for no reason.” The Adversary responded to the Lord, “Skin for skin—people will give up everything they have in exchange for their lives. But stretch out your hand and strike his bones and flesh. Then he will definitely curse you to your face.” The Lord answered the Adversary, “There he is—within your power; only preserve his life.” The Adversary departed from the Lord’s presence and struck Job with severe sores from the sole of his foot to the top of his head. Job took a piece of broken pottery to scratch himself and sat down on a mound of ashes. Job’s wife said to him, “Are you still clinging to your integrity? Curse God, and die.” Job said to her, “You’re talking like a foolish woman. Will we receive good from God but not also receive bad?” In all this, Job didn’t sin with his lips.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 26 All sing the refrain after the choir, and where indicated.
Give judgment for me, O Lord, for I have lived with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered. Test me, O Lord, and try me; examine my heart and my mind. Refrain.
For your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. I have not sat with the worthless, nor do I consort with the deceitful. Refrain.
I have hated the company of evildoers; I will not sit down with the wicked. I will wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, that I may go in procession round your altar, Refrain.
Singing aloud a song of thanksgiving and recounting all your wonderful deeds. Lord, I love the house in which you dwell and the place where your glory abides. Refrain.
Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with those who thirst for blood, Whose hands are full of evil plots, and their right hand full of bribes. Refrain.
As for me, I will live with integrity; redeem me, O Lord, and have pity on me. My foot stands on level ground; in the full assembly I will bless the Lord. Refrain.
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2nd Lesson Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
In the past, God spoke through the prophets to our ancestors in many times and many ways. In these final days, though, he spoke to us through a Son. God made his Son the heir of everything and created the world through him. The Son is the light of God’s glory and the imprint of God’s being. He maintains everything with his powerful message. After he carried out the cleansing of people from their sins, he sat down at the right side of the highest majesty. And the Son became so much greater than the other messengers, such as angels, that he received a more important title than theirs. God didn’t put the world that is coming (the world we are talking about) under the angels’ control. Instead, someone declared somewhere, What is humanity that you think about them? Or what are the human beings that you care about them? For a while you made them lower than angels. You crowned the human beings with glory and honor. You put everything under their control. When he puts everything under their control, he doesn’t leave anything out of control. But right now, we don’t see everything under their control yet. However, we do see the one who was made lower in order than the angels for a little while—it’s Jesus! He’s the one who is now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of his death. He suffered death so that he could taste death for everyone through God’s grace. It was appropriate for God, for whom and through whom everything exists, to use experiences of suffering to make perfect the pioneer of salvation. This salvation belongs to many sons and daughters whom he’s leading to glory. This is because the one who makes people holy and the people who are being made holy all come from one source. That is why Jesus isn’t ashamed to call them brothers and sisters when he says, I will publicly announce your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you in the middle of the assembly.
La Palabra del Señor. Demos Gracias a Dios.
The Holy Gospel Please stand. Mark 10:2-16
The congregation is invited to sing “Heleluyan” three times before the Gospel.
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Some Pharisees came and, trying to test him, they asked, “Does the Law allow a man to
divorce his wife?” Jesus answered, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses
allowed a man to write a divorce certificate and to divorce his wife.” Jesus said to them, “He
wrote this commandment for you because of your unyielding hearts. At the beginning of
creation, God made them male and female. Because of this, a man should leave his father
and mother and be joined together with his wife, and the two will be one flesh. So they are
no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, humans must not pull apart what God has put
together.” Inside the house, the disciples asked him again about this. He said to them,
“Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if a wife
divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” People were bringing
children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded them. When Jesus
saw this, he grew angry and said to them, “Allow the children to come to me. Don’t forbid
them, because God’s kingdom belongs to people like these children.
I assure you that whoever doesn’t welcome God’s kingdom like a child will never enter it.” Then he hugged the children and blessed them.
The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The congregation is invited to sing “Heleluyan” twice after the Gospel.
The Sermon Please be seated at the invitation of the Preacher. Noah Bullock Executive Director, Cristosal
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The Nicene Creed Please 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. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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 Please stand or kneel
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For all who are in authority; for this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble, For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For the Church in El Salvador; [here the leader prays for a church or ministry in the cycle of prayer of Diocese of Missouri]; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for George Wayne, our bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers. For all who serve God in the Church.
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For those on our prayer list and for the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud,
Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.
For those celebrating a birthday this week (especially…); we thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;
The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.
We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died (especially…), that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Welcome and Announcements Please be seated.
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Offertory Anthem: Cuando el pobre nada tiene J. A. Olivar
and Miguel Manzano
Cuando el pobre nada tiene y aún reparte,
cuando alguien pasa sed y agua nos da,
cuando el débil a su hermano fortalece,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar.
Cuando alguien sufre y logra su consuelo,
cuando espera y no se cansa de esperar,
cuando amamos aunque el odio nos rodee,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar.
Cuando crece la alegría y nos inunda,
cuando dicen nuestros labios la verdad,
cuando amamos el sentir de los sencillos,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar.
Cuando abunda el bien y llena los hogares,
cuando alguien donde hay guerra pone paz,
cuando «hermano» le llamamos al extraño,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar,
va Dios mismo en nuestro mismo caminar.
When the poor ones, who have nothing, still are giving; when the thirsty, pass the cup, water to share;
when the wounded offer others strength and healing: we see God, here by our side, walking our way, we see God, here by our side, walking our way.
When compassion gives the suff'ring consolation; when expecting brings to birth hope that was lost; when we choose love, not the hatred all around us:
we see God, here by our side, walking our way, we see God, here by our side, walking our way.
When our spirits, like a chalice, brim with gladness; when our voices, full and clear, sing out the truth; when our longings, free from envy, seek the humble:
we see God, here by our side, walking our way, we see God, here by our side, walking our way.
When the goodness poured from heaven fills our dwellings; when the nations work to change war into peace; when the stranger is accepted as our neighbor:
we see God, here by our side, walking our way, we see God, here by our side, walking our way.
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Offertory Hymn: Please stand This Little Light of Mine LEVAS 221 Please stand and sing as the ushers bring forward our financial offering.
The Great Thanksgiving
Prayed today in Spanish. The English can be found in the Book of Common Prayer beginning on page 361.
El Señor sea con ustedes. And also with you.
Elevemos los corazones. We lift them to the Lord.
Demos gracias a Dios nuestro señor. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
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The presider offers our thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response all sing:
The presider gives thanks to God for the reconciling work of Christ’s passion and resurrection and prays over
the bread and wine.
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The presider concludes with prayer for the coming of God’s reign.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, By him, and with him, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.
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The congregation sings the Great Amen to the tune of Heleluyan.
The Lord’s Prayer (prayed in English, Spanish, or the language of your choosing).
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.
Padre nuestro que estas en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino,
ha gase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada dia. Perdona nuestras ofensas,
como tambien nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.
No nos dejes caer en tentacion
y libranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria,
ahora y por siempre. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
¡Aleluya! Cristo, nuestra Pascua, se ha sacrificado por nosotros. ¡Celebremos la fiesta! ¡Aleluya!
Administration of the Sacrament You are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Gluten Free wafers are available on request from the minister. On the left (West) side of the altar rail, the chalice is filled with grape juice, as a sign of welcome for those who choose not to consume wine. On the right (East) side of the altar rail, the chalice is traditional red wine. Please feel free to cross the aisle for your preferred chalice. Additional instructions about how to receive Eucharist or a blessing are available on the red cards hanging on the ends of the pew racks.
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Hymns During Communion: Tu Has Venido a la Orilla
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We Are Marching In The Light
Post Communion Prayer please stand or kneel Enriching Our Worship
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
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The Blessing The people stand or kneel as the presider proclaims the final blessing.
La Bendición de Dios sea contigo,
la paz de Cristo sea contigo,
la efusión del Espíritu Santo sea contigo,
ahora y por siempre. Amen.
God’s Blessing be with you, Christ’s peace be with you, The Spirit’s outpouring be with you, Now and always. Amen.
Concluding Hymn: standing With Miriam We Will Dance
The Dismissal Our worship has ended, our service in the world continues Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God.
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Postlude: Voluntary William Selby
Worship Leaders
Celebrant The Rev. Mike Angell Preacher Noah Bullock Deacon The Rev. Chester Hines Lectors Shelton Clark, Katie Kramer Intercessor Josephine Ezenwa Chalice Bill Haggerty Crucifer Markie Jo Crismon Acolytes Chloe Olliff, Kara Hudson Ushers/Greeters Madison Orozco, Peter Tchoukaleff Altar Guild Jean Parker, John Bell
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Announcements
Intergenerational Game Night & FaithQuest: Join us tonight from 5-7:30 for Game Night. Bring your favorite game to share. We will provide the pizza and drinks. We’ll conclude with a simple service of evening prayer at 7:30. Adult Forum: Next Sunday, October 14: Immigration Law with Dr. Stephen Legomsky. We continue our conversation about human rights as we look at the state of our immigration system, and the legal framework surrounding immigrants. Dr. Stephen Legomsky, Emeritus Professor of Law at Washington University served as Chief Counsel of US Citizenship and Immigration Services for the Department of Homeland Security from 2011 to 2013. Parents’ Day Out: Sunday October 14 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Enjoy your free time while your children are cared for at Holy Communion. All we ask is that you sign up online or at the welcome table in advance so that we will have an adequate number of attendants. Laundry Love – Tuesday, October 16: (6:30pm) Our volunteers take over Classic Coin Laundry (7200 Balson Ave., U City) If you’d like to volunteer, please come at 6:00pm for volunteer orientation. Read more and sign up at www.holycommunion.net. Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff: Mark your calendar for Sunday October 28 and join us for a carnival, chili cook-off and more! All are invited to join us on the corner of Jackson and Delmar after our 10:30am service for the third annual Fall Festival. Come for games, great food, and fun for all ages. The Next Sunday for Baptism: November 4 will be our next service for Baptism. If you would like to register your child, see the Baptism page at holycommunion.net for more details.
Save The Date: El Salvador Weekend El Salvador Conference: Tomorrow at 6:00p at Washington University with Noah Bullock, Executive Director of Cristosal and David Morales, Strategic Litigation Director, discuss the systems of economics, migration, and violence connected between Central America and the U.S., and what people of faith can do in response? Register online or by calling the Danforth
Center at WashU: (314) 935-9345.
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Our Partnership with Cristosal
In 2017 Holy Communion committed to partnership with the Anglican-founded non-governmental organization Cristosal.
Cristosal is a nongovernmental organization based in El Salvador advancing human rights in Central America through rights-based programming, research, and learning. They take a human rights-based approach to community development and poverty reduction that recognizes at its core the inherent dignity, equality and inalienable rights of every human being. This principle repositions the poor in the development enterprise from beneficiaries of charity to citizen partners, architects and owners of their own development process. We approach this relationship as a “partnership for mission.” We often hear stories about the abuse that is possible when a church from the developed world engages in work in the developing world. Historically, the question of missionary engagement has been complex. Our church has a history of missionary work with both beautiful and tragic dimensions. Through the current partnership, we strive to learn together with Salvadorans through Cristosal’s “Global School.” These seminars include reading, dialogue and a week-long intensive learning experience in El Salvador. The seminar process generates new ideas, proposals, and actions by engaging individuals from different cultures and backgrounds in dialogue, shared learning, and capacity-building to address universal human rights issues. Every other year, we put together a conference in St. Louis with Cristosal, to bring the groundbreaking work they are doing in Central America to the United States. We believe in our region, which has its own struggles with poverty, racism, and gun violence, we have a great deal to learn from the human-rights based approached to community organizing being practiced by Cristosal.
Liturgical Changes for October
October is Hispanic month in the United States. Many of our liturgical changes reflect our vestry's goal to incorporate more Spanish in our liturgy, and work to embrace our relationship with our partners in El Salvador.
• Spanish in the Liturgy: As more Spanish-speakers and folks with Latino heritage are joining the church, and moving into the area, the Worship Committee decided to intentionally include Spanish in some specific places in our liturgy. You’ll notice that the Lord’s Prayer is printed both in Spanish and English and the Blessing will be given by the priest in Spanish. We will also include Spanish language music regularly in this month.
• Gender Expansive Language: Holy Communion often intentionally uses liturgical sources that expand upon traditionally gendered language for God and for people. The prayers for this season are from “Enriching Our Worship,” a collection of expansive language worship services which intentionally include male, female, and nonspecific pronouns and imagery for God and the human community.
• Scripture Readings from the Common English Bible: We first started using this translation of the Bible over the summer, and have chosen to continue into the Fall. This Bible translation was edited by the most diverse group of translators that have ever come together on a Bible edition, and was written to be accessible for most readers of English. What phrases or changes in translation do you notice?
• Building of a Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda: In Latin America, the dead are remembered – and celebrated – in a unique way every year. Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 2, All Soul’s Day, with colorful, joyous altars filled with mementos and photos of the beloved to honor and remember those who have died. Throughout October, all are encouraged to bring a photo or other memento of a loved one who has died and place it on the altar. We’ll bless the “ofrenda” on All Saints Sunday November 4 during the services at church.
From our Diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Ministry: When we proclaim a principle in our public witness, it is important to practice it personally. Along with the Diocese of Missouri we ask all gun owners: Please ensure that all guns in your home are locked and secured against use by children or those suffering agonizing despair.
Staff
The Rev. Mike Angell, Rector [email protected]
The Rev. Marc Smith, Priest Associate [email protected]
The Rev. Chester Hines, Deacon [email protected]
The Rev. Beth Scriven, Chaplain, Campus Ministry [email protected]
Cheyanne Lovellette, Director of Operations [email protected]
Mary Chapman, Director of Music [email protected]
Jim Kern, Financial Administrator [email protected]
Heidi Olliff, Sunday Children’s Formation Coordinator [email protected]
Sally Thomas, Missioner for Children and Families [email protected]
Jerome Harris, Sexton
Chloe Olliff, Head Acolyte
Vestry Shirley Mensah, Sr. Warden
Susan Norris, Jr. Warden
Brian Barnhart, Treasurer
Alisa Williams, Secretary
Tahnee Jackson-Whitlock, Scott Ferguson, Rudy Nickens, Megan Ondr, Pat Redington
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