Fourth Sunday After Pentecost June 28, 2009
This is the mystery of the riches of divine grace for sinners; for by a wonderful exchange our sins are now not ours but Christ’s, and Christ’s righteousness is not Christ’s but ours. — Martin Luther
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 Ancient of Days Blessing and honor, glory and power, Be unto the Ancient of Days. From every nation, all of creation Bow before the Ancient of Days. (Chorus) Every tongue in heaven and earth Shall declare your glory, Every knee shall bow at your throne in worship; You will be exalted, O God, And your kingdom shall not pass away, O Ancient of Days. (Bridge) Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth. Sing unto the Ancient of Days! For none can compare to your matchless worth. Sing unto the Ancient of Days! Come thou Fount of Every Blessing Come Thou Fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above Praise the mount I'm fixed upon it Mount of Thy redeeming love Here I raise my Ebenezer Hither by Thy help I'm come And I hope by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger Wand'ring from the fold of God He to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be Let Thy goodness like a fetter Bind my wand'ring heart to Thee Prone to wander Lord I feel it Prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart O take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above 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 Songs of Praise All Creatures of Our God and King All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing O praise Him alleluia Thou burning sun with golden beam Thou silver moon with softer gleam O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Everything Cries Holy We see the Lord And He is high upon the throne And His glory fills the heavens and the earth One like a lamb Who was slain is on the throne So I cast my crown before You And bow down to pray
Thou rushing wind that are so strong Ye clouds that sail in heaven along O praise Him alleluia Thou rising moon in praise rejoice Ye lights of evening find a voice O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
For everything cries holy O everything cries holy O everything cries holy, to You Lord For everything cries holy O everything cries holy O everything cries holy, to You Lord
Let all things their creator bless And worship Him in humbleness O praise Him, Alleluia Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son And Praise the Spirit three in one O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia (repeat Alleluias)
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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 God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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. 6
The Nicene Creed (continued) 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. Please be seated.
The Lesson: Philippians 1:1-11 Preacher: People:
The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
The Sermon: The Longing Come Fall On Us The Mighty One the Lord Calls to all the earth From the rising of the sun To the place it makes its bed He calls His people and we will listen He will not keep silent Till we feel the fire again (pre-chorus) A thankful heart prepares the way for You my God A thankful heart prepares the way for You my God (chorus) Come fall on us we fall on You A thankful heart will be our rhythm Come fall on us we fall on You A thankful heart will be our song 7
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 Jahns Family; Lily Plumb; Willis & Josie Rhodes 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; Shauna & Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis; David Claycomb; Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Tom Gridley; David & Christina Kristynik and David's military unit in Iraq; Shelley Makohon; Ronnie Martin; Christine & Colin O'Connell; Janet, Patrick & Sean O’Grady; Patterson Family; Luke Reilly; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland; Heather Saltamacchio; Jim Sampson; Emma Schurmeier; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Tanya Stoney; Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; 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 Promoting Good Shepherd @ Davidson’s Concert on the Green Series During each of the remaining concerts held on the Davidson Green (the grassy area in front of the library) we would like to distribute material promoting our church. In order to do so, we need members willing to attend the event, engage the crowd, and pass out flyers. We will meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. on each of the nights listed below and then go together to the concert for the purpose of interacting with those attending it. Please prayerfully consider joining us. The dates are June 28th, July 4th, August 16th, September 13th, and September 27th. Prayer and Worship Evening On Wednesday, July 8th, at 7pm the music team will host another prayer and worship evening to focus on the forthcoming Vacation With A Purpose. Please make plans to join us. New Sermon Series: Shining Like Stars in the World Exploring Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, we are setting aside twenty-four weeks for intentional Christian growth. Imitating Christ's humility. Breaking with our sinful pasts. Pressing on toward heaven's goal. Doing all things through Christ who gives us strength. Shining like stars in the world. These themes will guide us through the summer and prepare us for the new season ahead. Come and see. 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).
For all announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org. www.tcotgs.org.
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The Offertory I Come With Joy I come with joy to meet my Lord Forgiven loved and free In awe and wonder to recall His life laid down for me As Christ breaks bread and bids us share Each proud division ends The love that made us makes us one And strangers now are friends Together met together bound By all that God has done We'll go with joy to give the world The love that makes us one
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.
There Is a Fountain There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains; Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains; And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he Wash all my sins away. Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away. And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. E'er since by faith I saw the stream, Thy flowing wounds supply; Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die. Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more. Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more. Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 15
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.
Awesome Is The Lord Most High Great are You Lord mighty in strength You are faithful and You will ever be We will praise You all of our days It's for Your glory we offer ev'rything (Chorus) Raise your hands all you nations Shout to God all creation How awesome is the Lord most high We will praise You together for now and forever How awesome is the Lord most high Where You send us God we will go You're the answer we want the world to know We will trust You when You call our name Where You lead us we'll follow all the way (Bridge) Hallelujah hallelujah How awesome is the Lord most high Hallelujah hallelujah How awesome is the Lord most high
The Dismissal Celebrant: People:
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. 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
Altar Flowers Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation.
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CCLI#2329714 Ancient of Days: Gary Sadler, Jamie Harvill; ©1992 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Come Thou Fount Come Thou King: King Public Domain All Creatures of Our God and King: Brent Milligan, David Crowder, St. Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper; © 2002 worshiptogether.com songs Everything Cries Holy (Robin Mark ã2001 Integrity’s Hosanna Music) Come Fall On Us: Ben Pasley, Robin Paslsy; ©1999 Blue Renaissance Music I Come With Joy: Brian A. Wren © 1971 Hope Publishing Company Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord: John Fawcett, 1995 There Is A Fountain: William Cowper 1772 Public Domain Awesome Is The Lord Most High: Jon Abel, Chris Tomlin @ 2006 worshiptogether.com songs
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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