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Holy CommunionHoly CommunionHoly CommunionHoly Communion

Third Sunday after PentecostThird Sunday after PentecostThird Sunday after PentecostThird Sunday after Pentecost

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020June 21, 2020June 21, 2020

Christ Church EpiscopalChrist Church EpiscopalChrist Church EpiscopalChrist Church Episcopal

Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada

The Prophet Jeremiah (Michelangelo (1475-1564))

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Hymn 537 Hymn 537 Hymn 537 Hymn 537 “Christ for the world we sing” (Text: Samuel Wolcott; Tune: Moscow (Felice de Giardini))

PreludePreludePreludePrelude Jesus, Lead Thou On

Jesus, lead thou on Till our rest be won;

And although the way be cheerless, We will follow, calm and fearless;

Guide us be Thy hand To our Father’s land.

Paul Manz (1919-2009)

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The Service of the WordThe Service of the WordThe Service of the WordThe Service of the Word Priest Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Response And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen. The Collect of the DayThe Collect of the DayThe Collect of the DayThe Collect of the Day Priest The Lord be with you Response And also with you Priest Let us pray O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Je-sus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ev-er. AMEN. The Readings The Readings The Readings The Readings Sitting Reader A reading from Jeremiah.

O L;<=, you have enticed me, and I was enticed;

you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed.

I have become a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me.

For whenever I speak, I must cry out, I must shout, "Violence and destruction!"

For the word of the L;<= has become for me a reproach and derision all day long.

If I say, "I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,"

then within me there is something like a burning fire shut up in my bones;

I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot.

For I hear many whispering: "Terror is all around!

Denounce him! Let us denounce him!" All my close friends are watching for me to stumble.

"Perhaps he can be enticed, and we can prevail against him, and take our revenge on him."

But the L;<= is with me like a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble, and they will not prevail.

They will be greatly shamed, for they will not succeed.

Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten.

O L;<= of hosts, you test the righteous, you see the heart and the mind;

let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.

Sing to the L;<=; praise the L;<=!

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For he has delivered the life of the needy from the hands of evildoers. Jeremiah 20:7-13 Reader The word of the Lord People Thanks be to God Psalm 69: 8Psalm 69: 8Psalm 69: 8Psalm 69: 8----20202020

8 Surely, for your sake have I suffered reproach, * and shame has covered my face.

9 I have become a stranger to my own kindred, * an alien to my mother's children.

10 Zeal for your house has eaten me up; * the scorn of those who scorn you has fallen upon me.

11 I humbled myself with fasting, * but that was turned to my reproach.

12 I put on sack-cloth also, * and became a byword among them.

13 Those who sit at the gate murmur against me, * and the drunkards make songs about me.

14 But as for me, this is my prayer to you, * at the time you have set, O L;<=:

15 "In your great mercy, O God, * answer me with your unfailing help.

16 Save me from the mire; do not let me sink; * let me be rescued from those who hate me and out of the deep waters.

17 Let not the torrent of waters wash over me, neither let the deep swallow me up; * do not let the Pit shut its mouth upon me.

18 Answer me, O L;<=, for your love is kind; * in your great compassion, turn to me.'

19 "Hide not your face from your servant; * be swift and answer me, for I am in distress.

20 Draw near to me and redeem me; * because of my enemies deliver me.

Jeremiah the Prophet (Mosaic in Santa Maria,

Trastavere, Rome)

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Hymn 675Hymn 675Hymn 675Hymn 675 “Take up your cross” (Text: Charles W. Everest; tune Bourbon (Freeman Lewis))

The Holy GospelThe Holy GospelThe Holy GospelThe Holy Gospel Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Response Glory to you, Lord Christ Jesus said to the twelve disciples, “A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household! “So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whis-pered, proclaim from the housetops. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. “Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven. “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and one’s foes will be members of one’s own household.

Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:24-39

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Deacon The Gospel of the Lord Response Praise to you, Lord Christ SermonSermonSermonSermon The Rev. J. Barry Vaughn

Prayers of the People Prayers of the People Prayers of the People Prayers of the People Leader In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. Hear our pray-ers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Govern and direct your holy Church; fill it with love and truth; and grant it that unity which is your will. Give us boldness to preach the gospel in all the world, and to make disciples of all the na-tions. We pray for Jim, our assisting bishop; Bonnie, our deacon; Jorge and Steven, our associate priests; and Barry, our rector. We also pray for the Standing Committee and those who will seek a new bishop for Nevada. Enlighten them and all your ministers with knowledge and understanding, that by their teaching and their lives they may proclaim your word. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Give your people grace to hear and receive your word, and to bring forth the fruit of the Spir-it. Bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Strengthen those who stand, comfort and help the faint-hearted; raise up the fallen; and finally beat down Satan under our feet. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Guide Donald, our president; Stephen, our governor; Carolyn, our mayor; and the leaders of all nations into the ways of peace and justice. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader We pray for the members of our armed services that they may be kept in safety and carry out their duties with mercy and discipline. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Uphold doctors, nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists, EMTs, fire fighters, police officers, and those who provide us with food and other essential supplies. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Defend the unemployed, the under-employed, those who are in danger of losing their jobs, and those who fear that they may lose their jobs. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Bless and keep all your people, and give us the will to use the fruits of the earth to your glory, and for the good of all creation. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Help and comfort the lonely, the bereaved and the oppressed. Hear us as we pray for those who are sick in body, mind, or spirit, especially for those affected by COVID-19, as we remember them aloud or in our hearts . . . Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Show your pity on prisoners and refugees, and all who are in trouble. Forgive our enemies, persecutors and slanderers, and turn their hearts. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Hear us, good Lord. Leader Hear us as we remember those who have died in the peace of Christ, both those who have confessed the faith and those whose faith is known to you alone, as we remember them aloud or in our hearts . . . and grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Response Lord, have mercy. Leader Lord, hear the prayers of thy people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

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The Confession of Sin and Assurance of PardonThe Confession of Sin and Assurance of PardonThe Confession of Sin and Assurance of PardonThe Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon

Leader Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence is kept.

All 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 PeaceThe PeaceThe PeaceThe Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. Response And also with you.

Welcome and announcementsWelcome and announcementsWelcome and announcementsWelcome and announcements

The Service of the Lord‘s TableThe Service of the Lord‘s TableThe Service of the Lord‘s TableThe Service of the Lord‘s Table

The Great Thanksgiving The Great Thanksgiving The Great Thanksgiving The Great Thanksgiving

Priest The Lord be with you. Response And also with you. Priest Lift up your hearts. Response We lift them to the Lord. Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Response It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Preface of PentecostPreface of PentecostPreface of PentecostPreface of Pentecost

Priest It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. 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:

SanctusSanctusSanctusSanctus

Priest . . . . Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

AnthemAnthemAnthemAnthem Come, labor on Arr. Dr. Charles Staples

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Priest All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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.

Priest And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

All 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. Lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, Forever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the BreadThe Breaking of the BreadThe Breaking of the BreadThe Breaking of the Bread

Priest Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Response Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

Communion hymn 333 Communion hymn 333 Communion hymn 333 Communion hymn 333 “Now the silence” (Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda; tune: Now (Carl F. Schalk))

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All Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ's body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

HymnHymnHymnHymn 596 “Judge eternal, throned in splendor” (Text: Henry S. Holland; tune: Komm, O Komm, du Geist des Lebens)

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The Blessing and DismissalThe Blessing and DismissalThe Blessing and DismissalThe Blessing and Dismissal

The priest asks God’s blessing on us.

Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Response Thanks be to God.

PostludePostludePostludePostlude Canzon Jean Langlais (1897-1991)

Icon of the Prophet Jeremiah