St. Philip’s Episcopal ChurchThe Last Sunday After Pentecost

Christ the KingNovember 25, 2018

10:30 AM

Christ the Savior, 6th Century Encaustic Icon

Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

The Right Reverend Rob Skirving, BishopThe Reverend Canon James Hanisian, Priest-in-Charge

The Reverend TJ Tetzlaff, Assistant Priest

HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO The Rev. Canon James Hanisian - Celebrant

Hymnal BCPPrelude Call to Worship –“Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place”

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel His mighty power and His grace. I can hear the brush of angel’s wings, I see glory on each face;

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.Opening Hymn – “Hail to the Lord’s Annointed” 616

1. Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, 4. Kings shall bow before him,great David’s greater Son! and gold and incense bring;Hail, in the time appointed, all nations shall adore him,his reign on earth begun! his praise all people sing;He comes to break oppression, to him shall prayer unceasingto set the captive free; and daily vows ascend;to take away transgression, his kingdom still increasing,and rule in equity. a kingdom without end.

2. He comes with succor speedy 5. O’er every foe victoriousTo those who suffer wrong, he on his throne shall rest;to help the poor and needy, from age to age more glorious,and bid the weak be strong; all-blessing and all-blest:to give them songs for sighing, the tide of time shall nevertheir darkness turn to light, his covenant remove;whose souls, condemned and dying, hi Name shall stand for ever,were precious in his sight. His changeless Name of Love.

3. He shall come down like showersupon the fruitful earth,and love, joy, hope, like flowers,spring in his path to birth:before him on the mountainsshall peace, the herald, go;and righteousness in fountainsfrom hill to valley flow.

Opening Acclamation 355Collect for Purity 355Gloria S280

The Collect of the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Discernment CollectALL:Gracious God, who knows our needs even before we ask, Grant us the wisdom and grace to do Your Will as we seek a new rector. Bless us with clear eyes, listening ears, and discerning minds. Speak to all our hearts and the heart of our new rector so that we may discover our mutual path toward fulfilling Your Will for St. Philip’s and the community we serve. We ask this prayer united in faith and love, in the name of Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Word of the Lord

A Lesson from the Second Book of Samuel (23:1-7)These are the last words of David:

The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel: The spirit of the LORD speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand; to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 131:1-131 LORD, remember David, *

and all the hardships he endured;2 How he swore an oath to the LORD *

and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:3 "I will not come under the roof of my house," *

nor climb up into my bed;4 I will not allow my eyes to sleep, *

nor let my eyelids slumber;5 Until I find a place for the LORD, *

a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob."

6 "The ark! We heard it was in Ephratah; *we found it in the fields of Jearim.

7 Let us go to God's dwelling place; *let us fall upon our knees before his footstool."

8 Arise, O LORD, into your resting-place, *you and the ark of your strength.

9 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; *let your faithful people sing with joy.

10 For your servant David's sake, *do not turn away the face of your Anointed.

11 The LORD has sworn an oath to David; *in truth, he will not break it:

12 "A son, the fruit of your body *will I set upon your throne.

13 If your children keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, *their children will sit upon your throne for evermore."

A Lesson from the Book of Revelation (1:4b-8)Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen.“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn- “Humbly I Adore Thee” 314 v. 11 Humbly I adore thee, Verity unseen,

who thy glory hidest ’neath these shadows mean;lo, to thee surrendered, my whole heart is bowed,

tranced as it beholds thee, shrined within the cloud.

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (18:33-37)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sequence Hymn- “Humbly I Adore Thee” 314 v 2,3

2 Taste and touch and vision to discern thee fail;faith, that comes by hearing, pierces through the veil.

I believe whate’er the Son of God hath told;what the Truth hath spoken, that for truth I hold.

3 O memorial wondrous of the Lord’s own death;living Bread that givest all thy creatures breath,

grant my spirit ever by thy life may live,to my taste thy sweetness never-failing give.

Sermon The Rev. TJ TetzlaffThe Nicene Creed 358The Prayers of the People – Form IV 388 The Response is “Hear our prayer”The Confession & Absolution 360The Peace 360Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory-“Offertory” John Ness Beck The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Prayer B 367Sanctus S129 The Lord’s Prayer 364The Breaking of the Bread 364

Communion (All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. If you would like a gluten free wafer, please let the priest know.)

HOLY COMMUNION SENDING PRAYER FOR EUCHARISTIC VISITORS

Barbara and Don, in the name of God and this congregation, we send you forth with these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s Body and Blood. We who are many are one body, because we share one bread and one cup. Amen.

Post Communion Prayer 365BlessingClosing Hymn –“Crown Him with Many Crowns” 494

1 Crown him with many crowns, 3. Crown him the Lord of life,the Lamb upon his throne; who triumphed o’er the grave,Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns and rose victorious in the strifeall music but its own; for those he came to save;awake, my soul, and sing his glories now we singof him who died for thee, who died, and rose on high,and hail him as thy matchless King who died, eternal life to bring,through all eternity. and lives that death may die.

2 Crown him the Son of God 4. Crown him of lords the Lord,before the worlds began, who over all doth reign,and ye, who tread where he hath trod, who once on earth, the incarnate Word,crown him the Son of man; for ransomed sinners slain,who every grief hath known now lives in realms of light,that wrings the human breast, where saints with angels singand takes and bears them for his own, their songs before him day and night,that all in him may rest. their God, Redeemer, King.

5 Crown him the Lord of heaven, enthroned in worlds above; Crown him the King, to whom is given

the wondrous name of Love. Crown him with many crowns, as thrones before him fall, crown him, ye kings, with many crowns, for he is King of all.

ACOLYTESHayley Pittenger, Brayden Williams, Allie Williams, Sarah Killough, Erinn Hughes

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSDick Lee (1st), Don Halbert (2nd)

LAY READERSLiz Halbert (Psalm), Rose Dahill (POP)

USHERSAllen Feezor, Lori Feezor, Mary Frere, Carol Pepper

EUCHARISTIC VISITORSBarbara Edwards, Don Hill

CALENDAR

Monday, November 2611:30- 1:00 PM – Community Lunch2:00 – 4:00 PM – Seekers

Tuesday, November 279:00 AM – Bible 101 7:00 PM– Men’s Group Meeting

Wednesday, November 289:00 AM – Centering Prayer and Meditation 10:00 AM – Bible Study 10:00 AM – Gentle Yoga and Meditation 12:00 PM – Noonday Service (Parish Hall)5:00 PM – Parish Life Ministry Board Meeting7:00 PM – Choir Practice

Thursday, November 29 8:00 PM - AA (Parish Hall)

Sunday, November 258:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I9:00 AM – Adult Education10:30 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II

St. Philip’s Vestry

Senior Warden: Ruth SmithJunior Warden: Bill Bittenbender

Strategy TeamsStewardship: Bill Carney (Chair), Paul Miller, Allen FeezorBuilding: Bill Bittenbender (Chair), Maryann Darzano, Ruth SmithNewcomers: Harry Singley (Chair), Dana Richardson, Fallon PearceYouth and Young Adults: Maitland Barnes (Chair), Jennifer Williams, Geoff Gersen

Appointed OfficersTreasurer: Bob Fuchs bobfuchs@atmc.net

Clerk: Margaret Bearden

Ministry BoardsWorship: Ricky Evans (Chair), Bobbie Fuchs (Communicator)Outreach: Linda Humphreys (Chair), Betty Rupp (Communicator)Faith Formation: Nan Bush (Chair), Tom Griffin (Communicator)Facilities and Finance: Bob Stenhouse (Chair), Don Halbert (Communicator)Parish Life: Sarah Pettus (Chair), Carol Parnell (Communicator)

Parish Staff

Priest-in-Charge: The Reverend Canon James Hanisian Assistant Priest: The Reverend TJ Tetzlaff

Deacon: The Reverend Deacon Pamela Hayes Deacon: The Reverend Deacon Sally Learned Organist-Choirmaster: Mrs. Deborah Skillman

Verger : Mr. Ricky Evans Parish Administrator: Mrs. Lorraine Beamer

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Betty Rupp Sexton: Ms. Kitty Stanton

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church205 E. Moore Street

P.O. Box 10476 (mailing) Southport, NC 28461

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