TRINITY CHURCH MYRTLE BEACH “Trinity Church exists to share the Gospel and to make Christ-centered disciples.”
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 16th, 2018 8:00 a. m.
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE I Please use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) found in your pew during worship today.
The Word of God PRELUDE “Meditation on ‘Of the Father’s Love Begotten’” By: Larry Visser At the Procession, all STAND
OPENING ACCLAMATION
BCP pg. 323
COLLECT FOR PURITY SUMMARY OF THE LAW KYRIE SALUTATION & COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP pg. 325 O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lessons FIRST LESSON All of today’s lessons are printed on today’s program jacket. Responses to the lessons are found on pg. 325 of the BCP.
SECOND LESSON GOSPEL SERMON
The Rev. Gregory M. Smith, Rector
NICENE CREED
BCP PG. 326
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
from BCP PG. 383
CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION
BCP PG. 330
COMFORTABLE WORDS
BCP PG. 332
GREETING OF PEACE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Holy Communion OFFERTORY SENTENCE OFFERTORY
“Wake, O Wake and Sleep No Longer” Setting By: Max Reger
GREAT THANKSGIVING
Eucharistic Prayer I BCP pg. 333
SANCTUS
BCP pg. 334
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BCP pg. 336
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
BCP pg. 337
PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS MEDITATION THANKSGIVING
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten” Setting By: Flor Peeters BCP pg. 339
BLESSING DISMISSAL
BCP pg. 340
POSTLUDE
“Wake, O Wake and Sleep No Longer” Arranged By: Alec Wyton