The Ninth Sunday after PentecostAugust 11, 2019 at 10:30am

Welcome! Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome at Holy Communion.

Prelude Impromptu in A-flat major Franz Schubert

Gathering Song Goodness is Stronger than Evil words by Desmond Tutu

Entrance Hymn Earth And All Stars Hymnal 412

Good ness is stron ger than

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love is stron ger than- - - -

hate;

light is stron ger than

dark ness;

life is stron ger than- - -

death.

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ours, vic t'ry is

ours through him who

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ours through him who

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Goodness is Stronger Than Evil

The Ministry of the Word

Blessing the BackpacksAs another school year begins, let us pray.For all who are going back to school this fall. For students, teachers, administrators, staff,custodians, bus drivers, coaches, room parents, school board members... For all who teachand all who learn and all whose labors make teaching and learning possible.We give you thanks, loving God.

For all who do not have access to quality education. For children who live on the streets orsleep on neighbors’ couches. For children who go to school hungry and get no help withtheir homework. For children whose classroom is the shade of a tree and who walk miles for a drink of water. For teachers who are paid poorly or not at all.Give us courage to work for change, loving God.

Everyone is invited to hold up their backpack or book-bag as Holy Water is sprinkled.God of Wisdom, we give you thanks for schools and classrooms and for the teachers andstudents who fill them each day. We thank you for this new beginning, for new books andnew ideas. We thank you for sharpened pencils, pointy crayons, and crisp blank pageswaiting to be filled. We thank you for the gift of making mistakes and trying again. Help usto remember that asking the right questions is often as important as giving the right answers.

Today we give you thanks for these your children, and we ask you to bless them withcuriosity, understanding and respect. May their backpacks be a sign to them that they haveeverything they need to learn and grow this year in school and in Sunday School. May theybe guided by your love. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, who as a child in the templeshowed his longing to learn about you, and as an adult taught by story and example yourgreat love for us. Amen.

The rest of the congregation is invited to stand and pray:May Jesus, who calls us each by name to follow him, give you the courage andconfidence to be his disciples wherever you may be, at school, at work, and at home.May the gifts God has given you be a source of blessing for you and for others. Amen.

The Collect of the DayThe Lord be with you.

And also with you.Let us pray.Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

1st Lesson Please be seated Isaiah 1:1, 10-20The vision about Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah, Amoz’s son, saw in the days of Judah’s kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Hear the Lord’s word, you leaders of Sodom. Listen to our God’s teaching, people of Gomorrah! What should I think about all your sacrifices? says the Lord. I’m fed up with entirely burned offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts. I don’t want the blood of bulls, lambs, and goats. When you come to appear before me, who asked this from you, this trampling of my temple’s courts? Stop bringing worthless offerings. Your incense repulses me. New moon, sabbath, and the calling of an assembly— I can’t stand wickedness with celebration! I hate your new moons and your festivals. They’ve become a burden that I’m tired of bearing. When you extend your hands, I’ll hide my eyes from you. Even when you pray for a long time, I won’t listen. Your hands are stained with blood. Wash! Be clean! Remove your ugly deeds from my sight. Put an end to such evil; learn to do good. Seek justice: help the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow. Come now, and let’s settle this, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be white as snow. If they are red as crimson, they will become like wool. If you agree and obey, you will eat the best food of the land. But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword. The Lord has said this.The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Psalm 23 All sing the refrain after the choir or cantor, where indicated.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Refrain.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Refrain.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

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thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Refrain.

2nd Lesson Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see. The elders in the past were approved because they showed faith. By faith we understand that the universe has been created by a word from God so that the visible came into existence from the invisible. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was going to receive as an inheritance. He went out without knowing where he was going. By faith he lived in the land he had been promised as a stranger. He lived in tents along with Isaac and Jacob, who were coheirs of the same promise. He was looking forward to a city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith even Sarah received the ability to have a child, though she herself was barren and past the age for having children, because she believed that the one who promised was faithful. So descendants were born from one man (and he was as good as dead). They were as many as the number of the stars in the sky and as countless as the grains of sand on the seashore. All these people died in faith without receiving the promises, but they saw the promises from a distance and welcomed them. They confessed that they were strangers and immigrants on earth. People who say this kind of thing make it clear that they are looking for a homeland. If they had been thinking about the country that they had left, they would have had the opportunity to return to it. But at this point in time, they are longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God isn’t ashamed to be called their God—he has prepared a city for them.The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn The congregation is invited to sing the Alleluia to the tune of Goodness is Stronger as the Gospel reader and acolytes process to the middle of the assembly.

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The Holy Gospel please stand Luke 12:32-40The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke.Glory to you, Lord Christ. “Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to those in need. Make for yourselves wallets that don’t wear out—a treasure in heaven that never runs out. No thief comes near there, and no moth destroys. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be too. “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps lit. Be like people waiting for their master to come home from a wedding celebration, who can immediately open the door for him when he arrives and knocks on the door. Happy are those servants whom the master finds waiting up when he arrives. I assure you that, when he arrives, he will dress himself to serve, seat them at the table as honored guests, and wait on them. Happy are those whom he finds alert, even if he comes at midnight or just before dawn. But know this, if the homeowner had known what time the thief was coming, he wouldn’t have allowed his home to be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Human One is coming at a time when you don’t expect him.”The Gospel of our Lord.Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sequence Hymn: The congregation is invited to sing the Alleluia following the Gospel reading. Children are invited to follow the crucifer and then make their way to Children’s Chapel. They will return to the congregation at the Peace.

The Homily Please be seated at the invitation of the storyteller. Heidi Olliff

The Prayers of the People Please standIn 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 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.

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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; for Michael, our presiding bishop, George Wayne our bishop, and for the bishop search process, all bishops, priests, and deasons;For all who serve God in his Church.

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 bless-ings 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, that they may have a place inyour eternal kingdom.The People may add their own petitions

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 God; 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. The Presider may add a concluding collect.

The Peace Please stand.The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.You are invited to greet those around you by saying “Peace be with you” or simply “Peace.”

Welcome and Announcements Please be seated for a few brief announcements.

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Offertory Anthem Offertory Hymn Down By the Riverside Traditional Please stand as you are able and sing as the ushers bring forward our financial offering.

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The Ministry of the Table

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

The presider offers thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response all sing:

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The presider gives thanks to God for Christ’s redeeming work, and remembers Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The people are invited to respond to the words:

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The presider concludes with prayer for the Holy Spirit to sanctify the bread and wine, and the gathered congregation. The Eucharistic prayer concludes with a plea for the coming of God’s reign.

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.

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Great Amen We sing the “Amen” to the tune of Goodness is Stronger

The Lord’s Prayer Pray in the language you prefer:

Our Father who art in heaven, hal-lowed 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 estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros per-donamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén

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The Breaking of the BreadAlleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Administration of the SacramentAll 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 white 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. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest.

Music During Communion Great Day LEVAS 5 Awake My Soul Hymnal 546

Post Communion Prayer Please stand. 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 forever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Blessing The people stand or kneel as the presider proclaims the final blessing

Exit Hymn How Firm a Foundation Hymnal 637 Please stand as the altar party processes out.

The Dismissal Our worship has ended, our service in the world continues.Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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Postlude Reprise on “How Firm a Foundation”

Worship Leaders Storyteller Heidi Olliff Presider The Rev. Mike Angell Deacon The Rev. Chester Hines Assisting The Rev. Laurie Anzilotti Crucifer Markie Jo Crismon Intercessor Helen Burton Chalice Josephine Ezenwa, David Luckes Lectors Tyler Schwarz, Alisa Williams Ushers Hal Parker, Kara Cummins Acolytes Clara Olliff, Chloe Olliff Greeters Megan Ondr-Cooper, Shirley Mensah Guest Musician Phoebe Thoroughman

Announcements

Thank you for Donations! Many thanks to all for your generous contributions of suppliesfor the students of Barbara Jordan Elementary School.

DIY Backpack Tags: Please join us after the 10:30am service in Mitchell Hall to make yourown “My Backpack Was Blessed at Holy Communion” shrinky dink tag.

Party to celebrate the new member of Mike and Ellis’ family. today at 11 3pm: Join us thisafternoon in celebrating the new addition to our rector’s family. The little guy is already 10 months old, so this is not a traditional “baby shower.” It is a celebration. Gifts are welcome but not necessary. Donations to Cristosal in the family’s name are also appreciated.

Summer Pickup Choir: Come sing with us during the 10:30 services one last time on Sunday August 25, the 4th Sunday of August! All voices and levels of singing experience are invited. We’ll meet at 9:30 in the sanctuary, and the music for that morning will be provided. Contact Mary Chapman at mchapman@holycommunion.net

Contemplative Prayer - August 14th and 28th at 6pm: We will offer Contemplative prayer each 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the chapel at 6pm. The basic practice will be very simple. Each week will we spend 10 minutes in shared silence. Leaders may offer chant, a reading from scripture, a poem, a prayer as a way to introduce and conclude the silence.

Laundry Love: Join us at 6:30pm on August 20 at Classic Coin Laundry at 7200 Balson Ave We provide the quarters, the soap, food, kid’s activities, homework help, and conversation. You do your laundry! Spread the Laundry Love with us the third Tuesday of each month.

Get Involved this Fall

Godly Play Resumes September 8! Children are spiritual. They have incredible capacity to listen, wonder, and make meaning out of the biblical stories they hear. This is the foundation for Godly Play, our Montessori-based Christian formation program for children. In Godly Play, we teach children the art of using religious forms of expression, including parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action. These are tools for them to articulate and wonder about the relationship they already have with God. Registration is not required for Godly Play. Simply bring your child to the downstairs classroom on Sunday at 9:15am. To find out more about email Heidi Olliff, Sunday Children’s Ministry Coordinator: hmolliff@holycommunion.net..

Holy Communion Choir The Choir sings at the 10:30 service each week during the program year. Our weekly rehearsals will resume on Thursday, September 5, at 7:30pm and our first Sunday singing will be September 15. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Mary Chapman at mchapman@holycommunion.net; or write your name, phone number, and email address on the sign-up sheet at the welcome table. We’d love to have you sing with us!

Pilgrimage: For Newcomers and Seekers beginning Sept. 15 (12:15pm) Are you new to Holy Communion? Just looking to know more about the tradition? Pilgrimage, our course exploring themes in Christian thought and practice through the Episcopal tradition, is especially suited for newcomers but open to all who are exploring. Pilgrimage will take place across four monthly sessions on Sunday afternoons, beginning with lunch at 12:15 and finishing by 2:45. Register at holycommunion.net

Liturgical Changes For Pentecost1. Inclusive Language: Holy Communion often intentionally uses liturgical sources that

balance gendered language, or use more fluid language for God. For the first time we are using a translation of the psalms (with permission) from the Order of Saint Helena. The psalms are also inclusive language, but preserve the rhythms of the prayer book translation.

2. Our New “Celebrating Diversity” Green Frontal and Vestments: are in use through the summer. If you look close, you will see pieces of fabric like Nigerian Cloth and Scottish Tartan. Folks from the congregation brought in bits of fabric that were meaningful to them, and they were quilted together into the accents on this new green set. You can see the breadth of cultures right in our “not so ordinary” set.

3. Scripture Readings from the Common English Bible, which was the most recently “authorized” translation by General Convention (in 2012). This text was edited by the most diverse group of translators that have ever come together on an Bible edition, and was written to be accessible for most readers of English. What phrases or changes in translation do you notice?

4. Our Gathering Song “Goodness is Stronger than Evil” is a Prayer of South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Tutu composed the prayer as he worked to protest the apartheid government of South Africa. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his faithful witness during apartheid and continued in leadership to dismantle systems of oppression when President Mandela asked him to head the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The prayer was set to music by the composer and Church of Scotland minister John Bell.

From our Diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Ministry:Americans comprise slightly more than 4% of the world’s population, yet own 46% of the guns.

in civilian hands.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.

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StaffThe Rev. Mike Angell, Rectormangell@holycommunion.net

The Rev. Laurie Anzilotti, Assistant Rectorlanzilotti@holycommunion

The Rev. Marc Smith, Priest Associatemsmith@holycommunion.net

The Rev. Chester Hines, Deaconchines@holycommunion.net

The Rev. Beth Scriven, Chaplain, Campus Ministrybeth@rockwellhouse.org

Cheyanne Lovellette, Director of Operationsclovellette@holycommunion.net

Mary Chapman, Director of Musicmchapman@holycommunion.net

Jae Park, Organistjpark@holycommunion.net

Jim Kern, Financial Administratorjkern@holycommunion.net

Heidi Olliff, Sunday Children’s Formation Coordinatorhmolliff@holycommunion.net

Jerome Harris, SextonChloe Olliff, Head Acolyte

VestryShirley Mensah, Sr. Warden

Susan Norris, Jr. WardenBrian Barnhart, TreasurerAlisa Williams, Secretary

Warren Davis, Tahnee Jackson-Whitlock, Rudy Nickens,Megan Ondr-Cooper, Pat Redington

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