WELCOME TO GRACE

We recognize, celebrate, and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us. We welcome persons of every race, language, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, national origin, immigration status, and economic level. We hold that discrimination is incompatible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We affirm all relationships

founded on the principles of God's love and justice.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, following in the way of Jesus, seeks to effect transformational change in individuals, in our Portland neighborhoods, and in other communities near and far. To do this we will engage our spiritual, human, and

financial resources in creative partnerships with people and organizations to further God’s work in our world.

PARISH OFFICE - 1535 NE 17th Avenue Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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PRELUDE AUF MEINEN LIEBEN GOTT (PER CANONEM) (IN GOD, MY FAITHFUL GOD) J.S. Bach OPENING HYMN BE THOU MY VISION Hymnal 488

OPENING SENTENCE Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and repents of evil. CONFESSION OF SIN

The Presider says to the people

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

A moment of silence

Presider and People together, all kneeling

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.

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The Priest alone 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.

OPENING PRECES Hymnal S 33

VENITE COME LET US SING TO THE LORD Hymnal S 35

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PSALM THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS Hymnal 645

FIRST READING 1 Samuel 16:1-13

After the reading, the Lector says Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

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CANTICLE 9 Hymnal S 213

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SECOND READING Ephesians 5:8-14

After the reading, the Lector says Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

CANTICLE 18 Hymnal S 261

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THIRD READING John 9:1-41

Then, all standing, the Gospeller reads the Gospel, first saying The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Here ends the reading

SERMON The Rev. Martin Elfert

THE APOSTLES' CREED Page 96 Presider and People together, all standing – intoned

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal S 51

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SUFFRAGES A Page 97

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray.

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A COLLECT FOR PEACE Page 99 O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A COLLECT FOR MISSION Page 100 Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Remembering especially the sick, hurting & injured: Althea Pratt-Broome, Anne North, Ashley Rios, Brok, Caden Teddleton, Candy, Catherine, Cathy, Chad la Bouef, Claudia Frahm, Dan Schull, Don, Doug, Efrosinia Bell, Evan, Fran, Frank, Gene Baker, George Massingale, John Guimond, Lee Ann Synder, Liz Gautier, Louann Duchesneau, Machelle Jarrett, Mercides Cravinas, Nick, Ricardo, Robert, , Ron, Rosemary Massingale, Roxie Snyder, Sophia, Suzame, Tiffany Hutchinson, Tina, Tiz, Trip Clark, William Carl & Carol Abraham, the Rios family, the Schneider family, and for all those whose needs are known to God alone.

Geoff Sasser, in his ongoing discernment.

Jo Bronson as she teaches in Ramallah, Palestine.

This parish, as we discern where God is calling us and who God is calling us to be.

Our companion parish, Trinity Cathedral in Monrovia, Liberia.

The deceased: Ann Schneider, David Garland, Richard Bond, Joe Labadie, Roger Germundson, and Jon Haverly.

THE ANTHEM BE STILL Christopher Walker

Phoebe MacRae and Kevin Walsh, soloists Be still and know that I am God. You are my chosen one, to whom my love I give. My life is yours, in you I live. Be still, be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God. You are my chosen one, I came to set you free. Give me your cares and rest in me. Be still, be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God. You are my chosen one, to whom I show my ways. My love is with you all your days. Be still, be still and know that I am God.

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THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING Presider and People

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

CONCLUDING VERSICLE AND RESPONSE Hymnal S 54

PRESIDER

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen Ephesians 3:20,21

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CLOSING HYMN THERE’S A WIDENESS IN GOD’S MERCY Hymnal 470

POSTLUDE VOLUNTARY IN E MINOR (ANDANTE) John Stanley

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Presider: The Rev. Corbet Clark Preacher: The Rev. Martin Elfert Assisting Clergy: The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski

Reader: John Strege Organist: Sue Jensen Soloists: Phoebe MacRae; Kevin Walsh

A parish for all people in the heart of the city

Clergy

The Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hanley – Bishop of Oregon The Rev. Martin Elfert – Rector

The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski – Curate The Rev. D. Corbet Clark – Priest Associate

The Rev. Richard Toll – Priest Associate

Parish Staff Office Manager – Jackie Thomas

Registrar – Tom Krausse Office Volunteer – Demetria Keck

Youth Group Mentor – Holly Puckett Church School Coordinator – Kristin Koop

Nursery Coordinator − Natali Plotkin Organist / Choir Director – Susan J. Jensen

Groundskeeper – Frank Schramling Sexton – Daniel Kohler

Redevelopment Liaison – Nancy Entrikin

Vestry Co-Senior Warden (Vestry Chair): Robin Gault; Co-Senior Warden (Rector’s Advisor): Louise Tippens;

Junior Warden: David Waldow; Clerk: Alicia Lehrle; Treasurer: Curt Germundson; Roosevelt Carter; Cameron Denney; Andrew Eshleman; Daniel Jones; Charles A. McGee II; Holly Puckett; Katy Unbehaun; and Kevin Walsh.