Mr.
Pruitt TSSF, D. Min., D.D. Interim Rector
Fred Reid III and
Andrea Flynn Church Wardens
Reverend Canon
The Alonzo C.
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost The Year of Our Lord, 2022, being September 11, 2022 Holy Baptism and Holy Communion
Mr. Atty.
Richard Evans, Director of Music and Organist
You are invited to please make use of the available hand sanitizer. Please sit at least six feet from any who are not Members of your household or with whom you did not come to Church.
Please permit our ushers to invite you to come and receive the Blessed
We ask that you please refrain from singing, though you are welcome share in the prayers and spoken responses in worship.
Thank you for sharing with us in the worship of The Living God. In order to help all, keep well, we respectfully request that you please observe the following health and safety protocols:
Welcome, and you are most welcome, to St. Edmund’s Church!
Please keep your nose and mouth covered by a face mask except when receiving Holy Communion.
Father Alonzo Pruitt Interim Rector
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Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3 The Prelude “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” St. Columbia The Processional Anthem “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven”
The Welcome The Opening Acclamation
People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen. The Collect for Purity Celebrant: 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. Amen. The Gloria in Excelsis Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. The Collects of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray
4 Against you only have I sinned * and done what is evil in your sight.
5 And so you are justified when you speak * and upright in your judgment.
7 For behold, you look for truth deep within me, * and will make me understand wisdom secretly.
8 Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; * wash me, and I shall be clean indeed.
6 Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, * a sinner from my mother's womb.
The LORD said to Moses, "Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it, and said, `These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!'" The LORD said to Moses, "I have seen this people, how stiff necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation." But Moses implored the LORD his God, and said, "O LORD, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, `It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth'? Turn from your fierce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, `I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.'" And the LORD changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people.
A reading from Exodus 32:7 14
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving kindness; * in your great compassion blot out my offenses.
4 O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Please be seated for the reading of the lessons.
The Psalm of the Day 51:1 11
2 Wash me through and through from my wickedness * and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I know my transgressions, * and my sin is ever before me.
Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
"Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, `Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. A reading from 1 Timothy 1:12 17 I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief,and thegraceof ourLordoverflowedfor mewith thefaithandlove thatarein Christ Jesus. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the foremost. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Lector: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God. The Gradual Anthem “Joyful, Joyful” Sister Act
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel according to Luke 15:1-10
10 Hide your face from my sins * and blot out all my iniquities.
All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them."
9 Make me hear of joy and gladness, * that the body you have broken may rejoice.
So he told them this parable: "Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, `Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon Father Pruitt HE HOLY BAPTISM OF Brooks Perkins Vosburg
Parents and Godparents I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help Brooks to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer I renounce them.
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Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer I renounce them.
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THE PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATE
The Celebrant says The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented. Parents and Godparents I present Brooks to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. The Celebran asks the parents and godparents Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People I will, with God’s help.
People 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.
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Answer I do. Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do.
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.
People I will, with God’s help.
Do you believe in God the Father?
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
All Celebrantstand
People I will, with God’s help.
People We will. The Celebrant then says Let us renew our own baptismal covenant
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People 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.
Answer I do. The Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this child in his life in Christ?
Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER
8 Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
Leader Open his heart to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep him in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Teach him to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Send him into the world in witness to your love. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring him to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill him with your holy and life giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
People I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant says Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People I will, with God’s help.
PRAYERS FOR THE CANDIDATE
Leader Deliver him, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer.
The Celebrant then says to the congregation Let us now pray for Brooks who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth. A Person appointed leads the following petitions.
The celebrant places a hand on the child’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross saying: Brooks, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen
The baptismal candle is lit from the paschal flame and presented to the Godparents. The Celebrant says Let us welcome the newly baptized. Celebrant and People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. (The priest offers absolution)
THE BAPTISM
9 Celebrant We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. As the water is poured, the Celebrant continues Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The candidate is presented to the Celebrant who then pours water upon the candidate. Brooks, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Celebrant Let us Heavenlypray.Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised him to the new life of grace. Sustain him O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give him an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, aspirit to knowandto loveyou,andthegift ofjoy andwonderinall yourworks. Amen.
The Offertory Anthem “I Need You Now” Norfolk
Celebrant: The Lord be with you People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: All things come of thee, O Lord People: And of thine own have we given thee The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant: We praise you and we bless you, O holy and living God, Creator of heaven and earth. For you loved the world so much that you gave your Only begotten, to take on human flesh and live among us: Jesus the Christ, our Savior. Therefore we join in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, with angels and archangels, prophets and martyrs, and all the holy men and women loved by you who have entered into joy. Together with them, we magnify you as say: Celebrant and People Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of our God. Hosanna in the highest. Please stand, kneel, or sitting if your health suggests The Celebrant continues O God, from before time, you made ready the creation. Through your Wisdom, your Spirit moved over the deep and brought to birth the heavens: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; growing things, both plants and animals; and finally, humankind. You made us in your image, male and female, to love and care for the earth and its creatures as you love and care for us, your children. Yougracedus with freedom ofheartandmind,but we wereheedlessand willful. You took us by the hand, and taught us to walk in your ways. And though you led us with cords
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
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The Peace The Announcements
11 of compassion and bands of love, we wandered far away. Yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love. Then you acted anew in Creation. In order that we might see and know the riches of your grace, your Spirit entered Mary of Nazareth, that she might conceive and bear a Son, the holy child of God. He came among us as one knowing weakness and temptation, yet did not sin. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He yearned to draw all the world to himself, as a hen gathers her young under her wings, yet we would not. We were heedless of his call to walk in love. At last the time came for him to make the sacrifice of himself, and to be glorified by you. On the night before he died, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, and gave it to them, saying: "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again he gave thanks to you, and gave it to them, saying: "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." As we gather to share this bread and the cup, we remember this loving gift to us: Celebrant and People We remember his death on the cross. We proclaim the resurrection to new life. We await the return of Christ in glory. The Celebrant continues And so we join together in the love of Christ to give thanks and praise to you, our God. Here at this table we offer to you all that you have made: this bread, this cup, our time, talents, and treasures, living sacrifices. Pour out your blessing on all we offer here. Breathe your Spirit into these gifts of bread and wine, to make them the Body and Blood of Christ. Let your Spirit who broods over the whole creation dwell within us. Gather us to be your holy people, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made. Draw us, O God, to your heart at the heart of the Throughworld.
Christ and with Christ and in Christ, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. AMEN. The Celebrant continues And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Celebrant and People:
The Prayer After Communion Holy, gracious, and loving God, you have drawn us to your heart, and nourished us at your table, with holy food and drink, the Body and Blood of Christ. Now send us forth to be your people in the world, and to proclaim your truth, this day and evermore. Amen.
12 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed 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. The Breaking of The Bread
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. The Holy Communion Intercessor I now invite those who are with us by way of the internet to join me in offering the prayer for Spiritual Communion.
The Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, and Travel Blessings
The Prayer of Spiritual Communion For Those At Home My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my Soul Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, please come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already here, and unite myself wholly to you. In your most Holy Name I pray, Amen.
The Communion Anthem “Let The Church Say Amen” Crouch
The Prayer for Those Celebrating Special Days Who Are Not Physically Present
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The Blessing of The People of God
Celebrant: Go in Peace to serve the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia!
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!
The Recessional Anthem “Go In The Grace” Postlude “Passacaglia” Young
The Dismissal
O God our times are in your hands. Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness Lord, all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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