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10:00am

Please enjoy fellowship while room warming musical improvisation is led by Grace Mauk.

Prelude

There is a Balm in Gilead

LEVAS #203

All are invited to sing as you feel led.

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

Sometimes I feel discouraged, And think my work’s in vain, But then the holy spirit Revives my soul again.

Welcome

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Applegate

Opening Hymn

I’ve Got the Joy

Common Hymnal

Don’t worry- Chelsie will teach it to you. It’s super cool.

I've got the joy of the Lord down in my soul, down in my soul I've got the joy of the Lord down in my soul, down in my soul It's so good, it's so good, won't let it go It's so good, it's so good, won't let it go I've got the peace of the Lord, I can't explain, I can’t explain I've got the peace of the Lord, I can't explain, I can’t explain It's so good, it's so good, won't let it go It's so good, it's so good, won't let it go I've got the song of the Lord, I've got to sing, I've got to sing I've got the song of the Lord, I've got to sing, I've got to sing It's so good, it's so good, won't let it go It's so good, it's so good, won't let it go

Collect of the Day Priest: People: Priest:

Prayers for the Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

God of liberation, confronting the powers that exclude the unclean and bind us to death; may we receive your word of authority, your rule of peace, your earthly holiness, which comes not to destroy but to set us free; through Jesus Christ, the holy one of God. Amen.

The First Reading Reader:

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

A reading from Deuteronomy.

Moses said: The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in 2

what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The Psalm

Psalm 111

Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill

Speak psalm responsively.

Praise the Beloved, O my soul!

I will give thanks to You with my whole heart, to all who will listen, I will tell of your goodness.

Wondrous is Creation, Great Builder; I take pleasure in pondering your Work.

Full of honor and integrity are your teachings; those who follow them will find new life.

You lift the hearts of those who suffer; You come to them in their need.

Your steadfast love is food for the soul, nourishment in times of fear.

You are ever-mindful of your covenant, a very Presence to the weary and afflicted.

Your Word is truth to those with ears to hear, your precepts are sure; Written on the hearts of your people, they are to be lived forever with faith-filled love and assurance.

You bring new life to the world; Yes! life in abundance is your gift to us.

Holy and glorious is your Name!

Reverence for You, O Holy One, is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all who practice it.

You Spirit endures for ever!

The SECOND READING Reader:

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

A reading from First Corinthians.

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.”

Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him.

Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in

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heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords— yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Sequence

Jesus Light of the World

Geo. D. Elderkin, arr.

Three times through.

We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light Come where the dew drops of mercy are bright Shine all around us by day and by night Jesus, the light of the world

The Gospel Deacon: People:

Mark 1:21-28

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

Deacon: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Applegate

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Affirmation Of Faith

from “Shore to Shore” Prepared by children for the World Council of Churches’ Assembly in Canberra

We believe in God who loves us And wants us to love each other.

This is our God. We believe is Jesus who cared about children and held them in his arms.

He wanted a world where everyone Could live in peace.

This is Jesus Christ.

We believe in the Holy Spirit who Keeps working with us until Everything is good and true.

This is the Holy Spirit.

We can be the church which reminds People of God because we love each other.

This we believe.

Amen.

The Prayers of the People

A Litany for Social Justice Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministries of the Episcopal Church

Intercessor: Creator of All, you have promised to hear when we pray in the name of your Son. Therefore, in confidence and trust we pray for the Church. God, enliven the Church for its mission: People: That we may be salt of the earth and light to the world.

Intercessor: Breathe fresh life into your people.

People: Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action.

Intercessor: Creator of all, lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace.

People: That we may respect one another in freedom and truth.

Intercessor: Awaken in us a sense of wonder for the earth and all that is in it.

People: Teach us to care creatively for its resources.

Intercessor: God of truth, inspire with your wisdom those whose decisions affect the lives of others, People: That all may act with integrity and courage.

Intercessor: Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours.

People: May we serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us.

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Intercessor: We pray for those on our Trinity Prayer List, and those we now name silently or aloud. (All are invited to offer their prayers silently or aloud at this time.) God of hope, comfort and restore all who suffer in body, mind or spirit.

People: May they know the power of your healing love.

Intercessor: Make us willing agents of your compassion.

People: Strengthen us as we share in making people whole.

Intercessor: Give comfort to those who mourn.

People: Bring them peace in their time of loss.

Intercessor: We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory.

People: May their example inspire and encourage us.

Intercessor: Lord, you have called us to serve you.

People: Grant that we may walk in your presence: your love in our hearts, your truth in our minds, your strength in our wills; until, at the end of our journey, we know the joy of our homecoming and the welcome of your embrace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession of Sin and Absolution Deacon:

Expanding Our Worship

Let us confess our sins to God.

(Silence may be kept.)

All: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives.

We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.

We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

THE PEACE Priest: People:

The peace of Christ be always with you.

And also with you.

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Offertory

This is the Day Trinity Choir

Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

Leon Roberts

Book of Common Prayer (Expansive Language Version)

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 our thanks and praise.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the word made flesh you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

Sanctus

The Hymnal 1982 #S-129

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Holy and gracious God: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and maker and of all.

Jesus stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Savior Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, Almighty God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in Christ.

Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Savior.

By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever. AMEN And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray:

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The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

Enriching Our Worship

We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.

We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.

Invitation to Communion Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion. We offer both bread and non-alcoholic wine at the time of communion. BREAD- please extend your hands to receive a piece of bread (or ask for a gluten-free cracker) WINE- we ask that you drink from the chalice as it is offered to you. Please let an usher know if you would like the bread/wine brought to you and if you would like a gluten-free option. All are welcome.

Communion Song

Peace Before Us

See page 11.

Post Communion Prayer (Please stand as you are able.)

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Lord of the wedding feast, we thank you for sharing with us the abundance of your life: in the beauty of humility, may we receive with joy the stranger’s gift, the water’s grace, and the living wine of love’s desire. Amen.

Blessing This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Sending Hymn

This Little Light of Mine

Dismissal Priest: People:

Go in peace to and serve our Loving, Liberating, Life-Giving God! Thanks be to God!

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LEVAS #221 See page 11.

Communion Hymn

Peace Before Us

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MHSO #152

Sending Hymn

This Little Light of Mine

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LEVAS #221

Vestry Leadership Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden Karen Keune, Clerk, Margaret Baehern, Treasurer Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Gary Franklin, Leah Reed & Jamie Paul

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Stephen Applegate, Interim Rector The Rev. Dcn. Meribah Mansfield, Deacon The Rev. Robert Gahler, Assisting Priest, Retired Heather Meyer, Director of Operations George M. Benson, Director of Community Engagement Chelsie Cree, Director of Music and the Arts Grace Mauk, Assistant Director of Music and the Arts ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO:

Collect of the Day: Prayers for an Inclusive Church, Steven Shakespeare.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary Psalm: From Psalms for Praying © 2007 Nan C. Merrill, Reprinted with permission of the publisher The Great Thanksgiving: Book of Common Prayer (Expansive Language Version) Lord’s Prayer: David Haas.

Bulletin Images: Created on Canva with subscription.

Fraction, Breaking of the Bread: Enriching Our Worship.

All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org.

All other printed music permission through purchase of CCLI Copyright license #20577215 Size B Streaming License #20577284 Size B Secular music permission through purchase of CCS WORSHIPcast Copyright license #13190 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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