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St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal ChurchThe Fifth Sunday in Lent

April 7, 2019

St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church106 East Washington Street, Fayetteville, TN

37334 Phone: 931-433-2911

The Reverend Jason S. Terhune, RectorThe Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee

The Right Reverend John C. Bauerschmidt

The Word of GodAnnouncementsSilent EntranceOpening Sentences BCP 351The Decalogue BCP 350The Confession BCP 352The Absolution BCP 353Kyrie S-91The Collect of the DayAlmighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.A Lesson from the Book of IsaiahThus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wildernessand rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honour me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people,the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise. – Isaiah 43:16-21

The Response Psalm 126 said responsively by whole verse1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, *then were we like those who dream.2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *and our tongue with shouts of joy.3 Then they said among the nations, *"The Lord has done great things for them."4 The Lord has done great things for us, *and we are glad indeed.5 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, *like the watercourses of the Negev.6 Those who sowed with tears *will reap with songs of joy.7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *

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will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.A Lesson from the Epistle to the PhilippiansIf anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:4b-14The GospelSequence Hymn Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless 343The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to JohnSix days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?" (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me." – John 12:1-8 The Homily The Rev. Jason S. Terhune Nicene Creed BCP 358Prayers of the People Form VI   The Leader and People pray responsivelyIn peace, we pray to you, Lord God.SilenceFor all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.For Donald our President, Bill our Governor, Bill and Michael our Mayors, this community, the nation, and the world;3

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 St. Philip’s in Nashville, Pray for the Church of Ireland The Most Revd Richard Lionel Clarke - Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan, Michael our Presiding Bishop, for John our Bishop, for Jason our Rector, for John our seminarian, for Rebecca our nominee for vocational diaconate; and for all bishops and other ministers;For all who serve God in his Church.For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.SilenceThe People may add their own petitionsHear us, Lord;

For your mercy is great.We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.SilenceThe People may add their own thanksgivingsWe 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 in your eternal kingdom.SilenceThe People may add their own petitionsLord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.The Collect at the Prayers BCP 394The Peace BCP 360

The Holy CommunionOffertory Hymn Let thy Blood in mercy pour 313DoxologyThe Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367Sursum Corda S-120Sanctus and Benedictus S-129

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The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364The Fraction Anthem S-164Communion Hymn King of Glory, King of Peace 382Post Communion PrayerThe BlessingCelebrant: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you, and remain with you always.  Amen.Closing Hymn When I survey the wondrous cross 474Dismissal BCP 366

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

– Philippians 4:6Our Parish Family

Betty ArnoldKen AyersBrenda BarberoBill Brinda

Debbie HansonVivian LangstonDick HammelDeloris Hammel

Sandy BrayPat Teder

All Ministries, Leaders & All Vestry MembersGrant Steele ’21 - Sr. WardenFred Bryant ’20 - Jr. WardenJim Rutledge ’21 - ClerkJo Goldasich ‘22

Cecil Moses ‘22Donnie Turpen ‘22Shirley Turpen -TreasurerJackie Steele - Finance Committee

Friends of our Parish Family:Dennis MeisterSister Mary ZitaLouise ReinSusan Seelbinder

Sue ReinRuth RootSierra StegallMiracle

JudyFredBeverly TowryApril

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Emma Glenn and Ellen Terhune Doris Bunton

If you would like to add someone to the Prayer list, please drop a card in the offering plate indicating the particular need. You may also contact the Church Office for any requests or corrections to the list. The names will generally stay on for about 6 weeks unless otherwise requested.

Please use this list to remember those who have requested our prayers.

Servers Sunday, April 7 Fifth Sunday in Lent8:00 Donnie Turpen Crucifer, Server, Chalice

Debbie Hanson Reader10:30 Grant Steele Crucifer, Server, & Chalice

Jackie Steele Reader Servers Sunday, April 14 Sixth Sunday in Lent

8:00 Rebecca Terhune Crucifer, Server & ChaliceJudy Reed Reader

10:30 Jim Rutledge Crucifer, Server, & ChaliceClaire Root Reader

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Upcoming Events… Join us Sundays from 9:10 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. for Christian Formation: The Synoptic

Gospels with seminarian John Church from the School of Theology at Sewanee. The 13-week study covers Jesus in Palestine and second Temple Judaism under Roman occupation; continuing with the Infancy narratives; Jesus' ministry; the calling of the Disciples; the Passion and the Resurrection. Class will meet today. Future dates are April 14, 28, and May 5.

ECW will meet today at 9:15 a.m. The Vestry hosted Quarterly Meeting that was to be held today, will be postponed (new date

TBD), until after the vestry has met with the new Canon to the Ordinary, The Rev. Jody Howard. Coffee hour will take place during this time.

Choir practice will take place in the Parish Hall on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross – Tuesdays in Lent @ 4:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Terrence McCabe, previously associated with St. Mary Magdalene, will be interred at Rose

Hill, Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Join us Wednesday evenings in Lent at 5:30 for celebration of Holy Eucharist and a series of

Lenten Sermons, delivered by Rebecca Terhune, entitled ‘Flunking Sainthood’ addressing what we are to learn from Augustine, Brother Lawrence, Benedict of Nursia, and more. Bible study and dinner follow.

Soup and Study - Join the diocese in reading "Beginning to Pray" by Anthony Bloom ($9.95 on Amazon) as the Lenten Book Study this season! We will meet Wednesday nights after the Holy Eucharist. There is still time to catch up on the readings.

United Thank Offering Ingathering will be on Palm Sunday, April 14th. Blue boxes are in the back of the church. Contact Debbie Hanson at 931-625-8374 or visit https://www.episcopalchurch.org/united-thank-offering  for more information.

The Women’s Study Group meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor to discuss Revelation. A special thanks to those who have volunteered and helped maintain our relationship with

Good Samaritan. We continue taking donations for macaroni and cheese and canned fruit. If you would like to volunteer at Good Samaritan, contact the church office for more information.

Lincoln County has opened a Recovery Court for those who are in the court system and also dealing with addiction. The court has asked us to host a quarterly Luncheon for court staff and those who are working through the court’s recovery probation system. Our next date to host is May 2 at 3:00 p.m. Several of you have volunteered to help. Please plan to meet at the Parish Hall by 2:00 to help serve. More details to come.

*** Do you have an announcement for the bulletin? Please send to Katherine Cardwell at office@smm-episcopal.net or call the office by Tuesday before 11:30 a.m. and your announcement will be printed in the following week's bulletin.***

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Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.Following Holy Eucharist @ 5:30 p.m.

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