The Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - November 14, 2021

The Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania November 14, 2021 10:00 A.M.

Welcome to St. Peter’s!

The Vestry has affirmed that until further notice, masks are required to be worn before, during, and after services held in the church.

Masks will be provided to all those who need one.

For those who do not wish to wear a mask, we encourage you to continue to view the services online.

Please continue to socially distance with your neighbors before, during and after worship.

The restrooms in the chapel hallway are available for use during the service.

Thank you.

Musical Prelude Opening Hymn: 680, O, God, our help in ages past (vv. 1, 2, 4, 6)

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The Opening Acclamation

BCP 355

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

People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Collect for Purity 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 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 Celebrant says to the people The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Collect of the Day BCP 236 Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Listening for God’s Word The First Reading - 1 Samuel 1:4-20 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. Her husband Elkanah said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep?

Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”

After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the Lord. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. She made this vow: “O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head.” As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. So Eli said to her, “How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself ? Put away your wine.” But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time.” Then Eli answered, “Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him.” And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your sight.” Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, “I have asked him of the Lord.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Psalm 16 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; I have said to the Lord, "You are my Lord, my good above all other."

2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, upon those who are noble among the people.

3 But those who run after other gods shall have their troubles multiplied.

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4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, nor take the names of their gods upon my lips.

5 O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot.

6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a goodly heritage.

7 I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night after night.

8 I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.

9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope.

10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, nor let your holy one see the Pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.

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Gospel Hymn: Voices Found 164, The church is wherever God’s people are

The Gospel Reading - John 11:32-44 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Response: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, "See how he loved him!" But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of the 6

dead man, said to him, "Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days." Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me." When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."

The Gospel of the Lord.

Response: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Rev. Emily Richards

The Nicene Creed

BCP 358

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. 7

With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People

from Flourish in Faith Liturgical Prayers

God of grace, bless all those who seek after you as we gather in holy spaces around the world to worship and be fed by you, that we might hear your call to give to the world as you have given to us – generously, joyfully, and with unending grace.

God of abundance, Hear our prayer.

God of abundance, be present to us as we enjoy the bounty that comes with living in the United States of America. Keep us and our leaders grateful for all the comforts of this world that we enjoy, comforts that others around the world do not have. Mold us and our leaders as stewards of our abundance, that you may be honored with every gift you have entrusted to our care.

God of abundance, Hear our prayer.

Generous God, give us hearts to hear the cries of those in need around the world, especially we pray today for all refugees. Open our eyes to famine, disease, tragedy and violence that are everyday occurrences in the lives of so many. Lead us to action within the capabilities of each one of us.

God of abundance, Hear our prayer.

Great healer, pour out your spirit upon all who suffer, especially Elsie, Debbie, Holly, Kevin, Rowen, Nicky, Jim, Lillian, Pat, Rhonda, Karen, Missy, Frances, Bob, Art, Mary, Barbara, Linda, Ruth, all those suffering from COVID-19, and all those we name now (pause) that each may know the power and mystery of your presence in our lives.

God of abundance, Hear our prayer.

God of new life, welcome those who have died, especially remembering all those who have died from COVID-19, and all those we name now (pause) that each may live eternally in your peace.

God of abundance, Hear our prayer.

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The Celebrant concludes with this prayer.

Abundant God, you made us in your image and breathed in us a spirit of generosity that is both gift and response. Move us, we pray, in this extraordinary time, to give as we have received - abundantly, generously, and joyfully - that our common ministry may ever bear witness to your unfailing grace. In the name of the Three in whom we are One. Amen.

The Confession and Absolution

BCP 360

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Celebrant and People 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.

Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect.

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.

The Peace Please remain in your seats for this exchange.

Greet one another with a wave and words of peace.

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

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Celebrating Holy Communion Presentation Hymn: 335, I am the bread of life (vv. 1, 4, 5)

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Stewardship Prayer Celebrant: Let us pray.

All: We give thanks to you, generous God, for your ongoing faithfulness to us, your stewards. You placed us in your garden to tend, toil and care for your creation. It is our highest privilege to use the gifts that have been entrusted to us, relationships and resources, to bring about your dream of life abundant for all.

With humility and gratitude, we offer these pledges, as a token of our gratitude for your faithfulness and for all the gifts you have entrusted to us. We ask you to bless and multiply these humble offerings. Guide us, your faithful stewards, as we use these gifts to serve and honor you, so that all may flourish in the life abundant you came to give. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving Prayer C Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

People: Celebrant:

People: Celebrant:

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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.

God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.

Glory to you for ever and ever.

At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.

By your will they were created and have their being.

From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.

Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.

Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.

By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.

And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

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The Sanctus: S-125, Holy, holy, holy Lord

Richard Proulx

The Celebrant continues And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, People: We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.

The Celebrant continues Lord God of our Fathers and God of our Mothers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; God of Sarah, Rebecca, Rachael, and Leah: God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name.

People: Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

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The Celebrant continues Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer

BCP 364

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 The Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept.

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The Communion of the People Communion Music

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The Post-Communion Prayer During a Time of Separation Priest and people together Lord of the Feast, we thank you for gathering us as your people. We call to remembrance the many times we have been fed at your table and we lament our distance now. Be present Lord Jesus as you were present with your disciples, be known to us in the breaking of the bread, and may your Holy Spirit sustain us and all your Church until we can gather together again. We ask this for the sake of your love. Amen.

Sending Out The Blessing Closing Hymn: WOV 760, For the fruit of all creation (see page 17) Birthday & Anniversary Prayer BCP 830 O God, our times are in your hand: 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 all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements  Please see the November 10 Email News for all current information regarding Transition.  Stewardship In-Gathering: Today is the annual celebration of our community and God’s abundance among us. During the service members are invited to take a moment to reflect on all their blessings and to fill out a pledge card and intentionally place it before the altar as your offering to God. You may also fill out an electronic pledge card found HERE  Those who service the port of Philadelphia are accurately characterized as the migrant workers of the sea. The Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia works hard to ease the burdens of the people who bring us our goods. They will appreciate warm hats, scarves & socks and are especially asking for shampoo, deodorant & shaving cream. Financial donations are also welcome – please make checks out to St. Peter’s with Seamen’s Church Institute in the memo line. Today is the last day to give.  Rite 13/14 Ceremony, Sunday, December 5. At this service we will honor Dylan Callahan, Zac Godwin, Harper Moore, Braya Pugh, and Dominique Voit in this important rite of passage. It is important that they know their church community supports them, so please join us.

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 Save the Date: Nov. 21: Joyce Chen’s last service Nov. 28: Advent I; Taizé service Dec. 5: Rite 13 Ceremony Dec. 12: Emily’s last service The Dismissal The people respond: Thanks be to God. Postlude: Guide My Feet

Gus Mercante

Worship Ministers Acolyte: Eli Liedtka Lector: Rick DeKalb Intercessor: Joani Harkinson Usher: John Olson Vestry Steward:Bob Hartung Soloist: Gus Mercante All copyright licensing for music during this service through: OneLicense.net License #A-719834 and LicenSing License # 620603.

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Closing Hymn: WOV 760, For the fruit of all creation

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