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The Ordination of Hunter Campbell Jordan

To the Sacred Order of Deacons

Trinity Church Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Monday, the Fifteenth of June In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen at Six O’ clock in the Evening

Participating in this Evening’s Liturgy: Bishop and Celebrant:

The Right Reverend Mark J. Lawrence, XIV Bishop of South Carolina

Preacher and Litanist:

The Reverend Iain Boyd, Rector, Trinity Church

Bishop’s Chaplain: Chalice Bearers: Presenters:

The Reverend Suzanne Tata Deacon, Trinity Church Danny MacDonald and Dan Farley

Rev. Iain Boyd, Bill and Joe Ervin, Rod Sanders, Barbara Simmons

Crucifer: Torch Bearers: Readers: Organist & Choir Director:

Samuel Jordan Wilson Buckner And Mitchell Bast Dan Farley And Danny MacDonald Ashley Sosis

Choir: Rho Anderson, Jeff Edens, Bud Esper, Nora Gerstmyer, Stewart Haigh, Bonnie Jensen , Anna Grace Jordan, Charlie Jordan , Tim Koch, Amy Laughlin, Claire Laughlin , Michael O’Toole, Regina O’Toole, George Sanderson, Carolyn Vereen, , Donna Wiggin, Stephen Williams.

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THE ORDINATION OF A DEACON HUNTER CAMPBELL JORDAN JUNE 15, 2015 + 6 P. M. Please silence all audible electronic devices as you enter the church.

Opening Rites “Psalm 19”

PRELUDE

by: Benedetto Marcello

At the Procession, all stand and sing together.

PROCESSIONAL

687, A mighty fortress is our God EIN FESTE BURG

OPENING ACCLAMATION AND COLLECT FOR PURITY

BCP, pg. 537

Bishop

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People

And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Bishop

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord.

People

Amen.

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BCP, pg. 538

THE PRESENTATION The Bishop and people sit.

Presenters

Mark, Bishop in the Church of God, on behalf of the clergy and people of the Diocese of South Carolina, we present to you Hunter to be ordained deacon in Christ’s holy catholic Church.

Bishop

Has he been selected in accordance with the canons of this Church? And do you believe his manner of life to be suitable to the exercise of this ministry?

Presenters

We certify to you that he has satisfied the requirements of the canons, and we believe him qualified for this order.

Bishop

Will you be loyal to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of Christ as this Church has received them? And will you, in accordance with the canons of this Church, obey your bishop and other ministers who may have authority over you and your work?

Ordinand

I am willing and ready to do so; and I solemnly declare that I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of Christ as this Church has received them.

After the ordinand signs the above declaration in the sight of all present, all stand.

Bishop

Dear friends in Christ, you know the importance of this ministry, and the weight of your responsibility in presenting Hunter for ordination to the sacred order of deacons. Therefore if any of you know any impediment or crime because of which we should not proceed, come forward now and make it known.

If no objection is made, the Bishop continues.

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Bishop

Is it your will that Hunter be ordained as deacon?

People

It is.

Bishop

Will you uphold him in his ministry?

People

We will.

Bishop

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

THE LITANY FOR ORDINATIONS All kneel and respond, chanting, at the places marked “People”

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Cantor For all members of your Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve you in a true and godly life,

Cantor For Mark our bishop and for all bishops, priests, and deacons, that they may be filled with your love, may hunger for truth, and may thirst after righteousness,

Cantor For Hunter, chosen deacon in your Church,

Cantor That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of this ministry, build up your Church, and glorify your Name,

Cantor That by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit they may be sustained and encouraged to persevere to the end,

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Cantor For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may be one as you and the Father are one,

Cantor For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth,

Cantor For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel,

Cantor For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples,

Cantor For those in positions of public trust, especially President Obama, and Governor Haley; that they may serve justice and promote the dignity and freedom of every person,

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Cantor For a blessing upon all human labor and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine and disaster,

Cantor For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected,

Cantor For ourselves, for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives.

Cantor For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal,

Cantor Rejoicing in the fellowship of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another,

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Bishop

The Lord be with you.

People

And also with you.

Collect for Ordination Bishop

Let us pray. O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People

Amen.

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The Word of God Jeremiah 1:4-9 Pew Bible pg.627

FIRST LESSON 4

Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” 6Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. 8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD.” 9Then the LORD put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.

The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

PSALM

Psalm 119: 33-40

Page 766, BCP

The people respond with the choir at every half verse, using the music marked “full”.

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SECOND LESSON

1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Pew Bible pg.992

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Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

HYMN

680, O God, our help in ages past ST. ANNE

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Luke 22:24-27 Pew Bible pg.882

GOSPEL Bishop People

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. [26]But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. [27]For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table?

But I am among you as the one who serves.

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People

SERMON

NICENE CREED All

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The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Rev. Iain Boyd, Rector

BCP. pg. 327 I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spake by the Prophets.

And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

BCP. pg. 543

THE EXAMINATION Please be seated.

Bishop

My brothers, every Christian is called to follow Jesus Christ, serving God the Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit. God now calls you to a special ministry of servanthood directly under your bishop. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are to serve all people, particularly the poor, the weak, the sick, and the lonely.

As a deacon in the Church, you are to study the Holy Scriptures, to seek nourishment from them, and to model your life upon them. You are to make Christ and his redemptive love known, by your word and example, to those among whom you live, and work, and worship. You are to interpret to the Church the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world. You are to assist the bishop and priests in public worship and in the ministration of God’s Word and Sacraments, and you are to carry out other duties assigned to you from time to time. At all times, your life and teaching are to show Christ’s people that in serving the helpless they are serving Christ himself.

My brother Hunter, do you believe that you are truly called by God and his Church to the life and work of a deacon?

Ordinand

I believe I am so called.

Bishop

Do you now in the presence of the Church commit yourself to this trust and responsibility?

Ordinand

I do.

Bishop

Will you be guided by the pastoral direction and leadership of your bishop?

Ordinand

I will.

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Bishop

Will you be faithful in prayer, and in the reading and study of the Holy Scriptures?

Ordinand

I will.

Bishop

Will you look for Christ in all others, being ready to help and serve those in need?

Ordinand

I will.

Bishop

Will you do your best to pattern your life and that of your family in accordance with the teachings of Christ, so that you may be a wholesome example to all people?

Ordinand

I will.

Bishop

Will you in all things seek not your glory but the glory of the Lord Christ?

Ordinand

I will.

Bishop

May the Lord by his grace uphold you in the service he lays upon you.

Ordinand

Amen.

THE CONSECRATION OF THE DEACON All stand. Please respond, singing, at the places marked “all�.

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503, Come, Holy Ghost COME HOLY GHOST

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All remain standing for a period of silent prayer.

Bishop

O God, most merciful Father, we praise you for sending your Son Jesus Christ, who took on himself the form of a servant, and humbled himself, becoming obedient even to death on the cross. We praise you that you have highly exalted him, and made him Lord of all; and that, through him, we know that whoever would be great must be servant of all. We praise you for the many ministries in your Church, and for calling this your servant to the order of deacons.

Therefore, Father, through Jesus Christ your Son, give your Holy Spirit to Hunter, fill him with grace and power, and make him a deacon in your Church.

Make him, O Lord, modest and humble, strong and constant, to observe the discipline of Christ. Let his life and teaching so reflect your commandments, that through him many may come to know you and love you. As your Son came not to be served but to serve, may this deacon share in Christ’s service, and come to the unending glory of him who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.

All

Amen!

The new deacon is now vested and given a Bible.

Bishop

Receive this Bible as the sign of your authority to proclaim God’s Word and to assist in the ministration of his holy Sacraments.

GREETING OF PEACE Bishop The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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The Right Reverend Mark J. Lawrence, XIV Bishop of South Carolina

The Holy Communion OFFERTORY SENTENCE OFFERTORY ANTHEM

O how amiable

R. Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Choir: O how amiable are thy dwellings: thou Lord of hosts! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young, even thy altars, O lord of hosts, my king and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, they will be always praising thee. The glorious Majesty of the Lord our God be upon us: prosper thou the work of our hands. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.

-Psalm 84: 1-4, Psalm 90:17, Psalm 90:1 (paraphrased by Isaac Watts)

Eucharistic Prayer A, Book of Common Prayer p. 361

GREAT THANKSGIVING Bishop People

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 him thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing… …who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

SANCTUS All

S–125

Richard Proulx

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Please kneel as you are able.

The Eucharistic Prayer continues on p. 362 of the Book of Common Prayer.

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Bishop People

…Therefore, let us proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

The prayer concludes:

Bishop

…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 forever.

People

Amen.

Bishop

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven…

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Bishop People

Alleluia. Christ our Passover was sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION All who are baptized in water in the name of the Trinity and trust Christ as their savior are welcome to come forward for communion regardless of denominational affiliation. Those who don't wish to receive communion are welcome to come to the altar rail with their arms crossed to receive a prayer of blessing.

If you would like individual prayer after receiving the Sacrament, lay prayer ministers are stationed on either side of the Communion rail.

COMMUNION ANTHEM

Here, O my Lord

Choir: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; here would I touch and handle things unseen; here grasp with firmer hand the eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean.

by: Eleanor Daley (b. 1955)

Here would I feed upon the Bread of God, here drink with thee the royal Wine of heaven; here would I lay aside each earthly load, here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.

This is the hour of banquet and of song; this is the heavenly table spread for me; here let me feast, and feasting, still prolong the hallowed hour of fellowship with thee. Amen.

Words: Horatius Bonar, 1855

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Variations on “St. Columba”

MEDITATION

Arr. Don Freudenburg (b. 1939)

When all have returned to their places:

COMMUNION HYMNS

488, Be thou my vision SLANE 410, Praise, my soul, the King of heaven LAUDA ANIMA BCP pg. 546

THANKSGIVING Celebrant: People:

Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you for raising up among us faithful servants for the ministry of your Word and Sacraments. We pray that Hunter may be to us an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, and in holiness of life. Grant that we, with him, may serve you now, and always rejoice in your glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

BLESSING RECESSIONAL HYMN

525, The Church’s one foundation AURELIA

DISMISSAL The new Deacon dismisses the people.

Deacon People

POSTLUDE

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Joyful, Joyful We adore thee

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The Rev. Iain Boyd The Rev. Dr. Donnie McDaniel The Rev. Suzanne W. Tata Denise Cornwell-Ezrin (part time) Tracy Winters Melissa Ciavarella Ashley Sosis Sami Al-Taher (part time) Becky Ventura Barbara Rock Leah Gibbs Brenda Dudley Linda Lawlor Amy Jordan

Pastor Associate Pastor Deacon Financial Administrator Communications Coordinator Family Ministry Director Organist & Choir Director Youth Interim Preschool “Learn & Play” Director “Learn & Play” Teacher “Learn & Play” Teacher “Learn & Play” Teacher Childcare Coordinator Bookstall Manager

Vestry Members Fred Akel John Henson Susan Shanks Jim Simpson (Sr. Warden) Nancy Jarrett (Treasurer)

Erica Davis Julia Lorenz Tom Shelburne Scot Wisler

Sue Farley Danny MacDonald Jason Shroff Susan MacDonald (Chancellor)

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