Trinity Sunday June 7, 2009
The important point is not whether we can fully understand the Trinity, even with the help of illustrations, but whether we will believe what the Bible has to say about the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and about their relationship to each other. — James Montgomery Boice
We are missional Anglicans seeking the kingdom of God in our hearts, our homes, our church and our world.
Sunday Mornings @ Good Shepherd Worship 9:00 Hospitality 10:30 Discipleship Hour 11:00
VISITORS We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ with you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious gift from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your needs. Please let us know how we can do so.
PRAYER If you would like personal prayer this morning for any reason, please make your way to the hallway during communion. One of our intercessors would be honored to pray with or for you.
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As you enter the church, please prepare your heart for worship.
The Prelude How Great Is Our God The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice, All the earth rejoice He wraps Himself in light, And darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice,, And trembles at His voice (Chorus) How great is our God Sing with me, How great is our God And all will see how great, How great is our God And age to age He stands, And time is in His hands Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End The Godhead, three in one, Father, Spirit, Son The Lion and the Lamb, The Lion and the Lamb (Bridge) Name above all names, Worthy of all praise My heart will sing, How great is our God Joyous Light Hail Gladdening Light, sun so bright Jesus Christ, end of night Alleluia Hail Gladdening Light, Eternal Bright At evening time, 'round us shine, Alleluia, Alleluia (chorus) We hymn the Father, we hymn the Son We hymn the Spirit wholly Divine No one more worthy of songs to be sung To the Giver of Life all glory is Thine Hail Gladdening Light, such joyous Light O Brilliant Star, forever shine, Alleluia, alleluia 4
HOLY EUCHARIST The Opening Acclamation Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
The Hymn In Procession Holy, Holy, Holy Holy holy holy, Lord God Almighty Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee Holy holy holy, merciful and mighty God in three Persons, Blessed Trinity Holy holy holy, all the saints adore Thee Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee Which wert and art and evermore shall be Holy holy holy though the darkness hide Thee Though the eye of sinful man, Thy glory may not see Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love and purity Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea Holy holy holy, merciful and mighty God in three Persons, Blessed Trinity
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The Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Please be seated.
The First Lesson: Exodus 3:1-6 Lector: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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The Psalm The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector.
Psalm 93 1The LORD is king, he is robed in majesty; *
the LORD is robed, he is girded with strength. He has established the world; it shall never be moved; 2your throne is established from of old; * you are from everlasting. 3The floods
have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; * the floods lift up their roaring. 4More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters, * more majestic than the waves of the sea, majestic on high is the LORD! 5Your decrees are very sure; *
holiness befits your house, O LORD, for evermore.
The Second Lesson: Romans 8:12-17 Lector People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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The Gospel Procession Please stand and sing.
Please remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.
Priest: People:
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Holy Gospel: John 3:1-16 Priest: People:
The Holy Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon Please be seated.
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The Nicene Creed 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. 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.
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The Prayers of the People Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down in awe of God’s willingness to hear us.
Members: Members Willis & Josie Rhodes; Bruce & Carol White Vestry: Vestry Jeff Cardwell; Matt Creswell; Loys Johnson; George Mankos; Herb Poole; Annette Waldroop. Vacation with a Purpose: Ken, Ellyn & Emily Baeszler; Will & Kim Baysinger; Jeff, Phillis, Chris, Abby, Chancellor & Ava Cardwell; Ken & Margaret Carter; Conor Mooney; Bill & Sam Pitzer; Chris, Angie, Pete & Anna Simmons; Eric Speece; Annette & Ariel Waldroop; Kyle, Karyn, Quinn, Xander & Kayne Wallace. AMiA Churches: Churches All Saints’ Church (Spartanburg); Apostles’ Anglican (Knoxville); Christ Church (Jacksonville); Church of the Redeemer (Nashville); Grace Anglican Church (Gastonia); New Grace Church (Jacksonville); St. Peter’s Church (Mt. Pleasant); Trinity Church (Atlanta) Seminarians: Jonathan Allen; Loys Johnson, Jr.; Conor Mooney. Expecting: Keri and George Mankos; Dallas & Amy Reese; Eric & Laura Speece; Matt & Sayward Elliott (Carol McIntyre’s daughter). Others: Others Martin Allen; Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kim & Maggie Blutreich; Kat Brinyear; Fritzy Bullis; Joanne Ciesluk; Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Tom Gridley; Judd Hunt; David & Christina Kristynik and David's military unit in Iraq; Bert Maki; Collin Makohon; Shelley Makohon; Ronnie Martin; Christine & Colin O'Connell; Patterson Family; Luke Reilly; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland; Heather Saltamacchio; Jim Sampson; Emma Schurmeier; Sharon Shaver; Cindy Sheets; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Tanya Stoney; Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Bruce White; Larry Whitehead.
Please contact Carol McIntyre (
[email protected]) with Prayer List requests. In addition, when it is time to remove someone from the list, please notify Carol as soon as possible.
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The Leader and People pray responsively.
Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Silence
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The Confession of Sin And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of our sins: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Priest:
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 Celebrant: May the peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
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The Announcements Evening of Prayer and Worship Please join us this Wednesday, June 10th, at 7:00pm here at the church for an evening of singing and prayer. The music team is inviting us all to their weekly rehearsal to pray together and sing praises to our God. PostPost-Pentecost Picnic This morning, following our worship experience, we will celebrate the season with a church-wide picnic at the Jahns’ lakefront home. Please join us. Build Your Marriage Over the Summer Beginning next Sunday, June 14th, Kyle & Karyn Wallace will lead an 8-week small group discussion during our discipleship hour. Using Family Life’s Home Builders Series, couples will discover and apply God's basic blueprints for a strong, healthy marriage that will last a lifetime. Whether you have been married for fifty days or fifty years, there is plenty to learn in this interactive course. There is a $10/person fee for materials. Conor Mooney and our three childcare workers will provide a concurrent experience for your children. Please sign up this morning at the usher’s table. Discipleship Hour Hiatus During the months of June, July and August, we will not have Discipleship Hour from 11-Noon. Alternatively, please prayerfully consider how to use this time. Morning Prayer: Rite Two Tuesdays. 9:30 a.m. Church sanctuary. Bring your Book of Common Prayer (or use one of ours).
www.tcotgs.org. For all announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org.
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The Offertory Glorify Thy Name: Name Father, we love You We worship and adore You Glorify Thy name in all the earth Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name in all the earth Jesus, we love You We worship and adore You Glorify Thy name in all the earth Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name in all the earth Spirit, we love You We worship and adore You Glorify Thy name in all the earth Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name in all the earth
The Doxology
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The Great Thanksgiving Please remain standing.
Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: 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.
The Sanctus
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Please be seated as our Celebrant continues.
The Mystery of Our Faith Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Lord’s Prayer 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, forever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
The Invitation Celebrant: These are 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. All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be seated until your row is invited to come. At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to the sanctuary for communion.
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The Communion Hymns Please be seated and sing.
Wonderful, Merciful Savior Wonderful merciful Savior Precious Redeemer and Friend Who would have thought that a Lamb Could rescue the souls of men Oh You rescue the souls of men (Chorus) You are the One that we praise You are the One we adore You give the healing and grace Our hearts always hunger for Oh our hearts always hunger for Counselor Comforter Keeper Spirit we long to embrace You offer hope when our hearts Have hopelessly lost the way Oh we hopelessly lost the way Almighty infinite Father Faithfully loving Your own Here in our weakness You find us Falling before Your throne Oh we're falling before Your throne
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The PostPost-Communion Prayer Please stand and say together.
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen
The Blessing Celebrant: All our problems People: We send to the cross of Christ Celebrant: All our difficulties People: We send to the cross of Christ Celebrant: All the devil's works People: We send to the cross of Christ Celebrant: All our hopes People: We set on the risen Christ. Celebrant: Christ the Son of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
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The Hymn in Recession Please remain standing and sing.
Reign In Me Over all the earth You reign on high Every mountain stream every sunset sky But my one request Lord my only aim Is that You'd reign in me again (Chorus) Lord reign in me reign in Your pow'r Over all my dreams in my darkest hour You are the Lord of all I am So won't You reign in me again Over every thought over every word May my life reflect the beauty of my Lord 'Cause You mean more to me Than any earthly thing So won't You reign in me again
The Dismissal Celebrant: People:
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries * *If your name has been overlooked, please contact the office at 704.895.0059.
June Birthdays 04 06 12 14
Annabel Wheeler Lucille Gaejewski Issac Speece Ava Cardwell
15 25 27 28
Helen Allen Lesley Lee Wilson Gridley Buddy King
June Anniversaries 01 Geneva Schmidt 08 Bill & Mary Ann Coggan 26 Toshio & Lori Osaka
Altar Flowers Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation.
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CCLI#2329714 How Great Is Our God: God Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves; © 2004 worshiptogether.com songs Joyous Light: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Louie Giglio; © 2004 worshiptogether.com songs, Sixsteps Music Holy, Holy, Holy: John Baccas Dykes, Reginald, Heber Public Domain Glorify Thy Name: Name Donna Adkins; ©1976, 1981 Maranatha! Music, CCCM Music Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord: John Fawcett, 1995 Wonderful, Merciful Savior: Dawn Rodgers / Eric Wyse ã 1989 Word Music Reign In Me: Brenton Brown © 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) (Admin. by Vineyard Music UK)
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The Church of the Good Shepherd Post Office Box 643 605 South Street Davidson, NC 28036 704-895-0059 www.tcotgs.org
Staff Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor,
[email protected] Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students,
[email protected] Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts,
[email protected] Melanie Johnson, Webmaster,
[email protected] Carol McIntyre, Administrative Assistant,
[email protected]
Vestry Jeff Cardwell (Senior Warden) Loys Johnson, Sr. (Treasurer) Herb Poole
Matt Creswell George Mankos (Junior Warden) Annette Waldroop