Download - Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
November 18, 2018
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after
Pentecost
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Welcome!
We bid you a very warm welcome to our worship. As we gather in this sacred
space, silent prayer and reflection helps us to prepare for the service. We
acknowledge our presence is on the unceded territory of the Musqueam,
Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Listening devices are available for the
hearing impaired during the service; please contact one of our greeters.
Prelude Choral variations ‘Ein Feste Burg’ J. Pachelbel
Words of welcome
Please rise as you are able to sing our opening Hymn No. 362 in Common Praise.
1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
tender to me the promise of his word;
in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
his mercy sure, from age to age the same;
his holy name the Lord, the mighty one.
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by;
proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
to children's children and forevermore!
Priest +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
All And also with you.
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Priest Let us pray.
All Almighty God,
to you all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hidden.
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.
Please rise as you are able to sing Hymn No 366 in Common Praise
1 Glory, in the highest glory,
peace to all in all their days.
Worship, thanks and praise
unceasing to the Source of all we raise:
reigning in the sapphire height,
hidden from our mortal sight,
now receive our adoration,
as we make our supplication.
2 Jesus Christ, the world’s Redeemer,
Lamb of God, for sinners given,
Word eternal, born of Mary,
Word made flesh, the face of heaven:
holy one, to you we pray,
hear us in the realms of day,
with the Spirit there united,
and the God-head high exalted.
Priest Let us pray.
All O God, you gather a people you call your own.
Confirm us in the strength of your abiding word
and stay our hearts in the time of trial,
so that on the day of the Son of Man
we may without fear rejoice to behold his appearing.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Children’s focus
Please remain seated for a reading from the first Book of Samuel (Ch 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 after 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
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servant find favour 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 worshipped 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.’
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
All Thanks be to God.
Please rise as you are able to sing the canticle (No 318 in Common Praise)
1 Rejoice today with one accord,
sing out with exultation;
rejoice and praise our mighty Lord,
whose arm hath brought salvation.
His works of love proclaim
the greatness of his name;
for he is God alone,
who hath his mercy shown:
let all his saints adore him!
2 When in distress to him we cried
he heard our sad complaining;
O trust in him. what'er betide,
his love is all-sustaining.
Triumphant songs of praise
to him our hearts shall raise:
now every voice shall say,
"O praise our God alway";
let all his saints adore him!
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Please remain seated for a reading from the Letter to the Hebrews
(Chapter 10.11-14,19-25)
And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering
again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away
sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single
sacrifice for sins, ‘he sat down at the right hand of God’,
and since then has been waiting ‘until his enemies would be
made a footstool for his feet.’ For by a single offering he
has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.
Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter
the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living
way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is,
through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the
house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full
assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an
evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without
wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us
consider how to provoke one another to love and good
deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of
some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as
you see the Day approaching.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
All Thanks be to God.
Please rise as you are able to sing our Gradual Hymn No 529 in Common Praise
1 God my hope on you is founded;
you my faith and trust renew:
through all change and chance you guide me,
only good and only true.
God unknown,
you alone
call my heart to be your own.
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2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray our trust;
though with care and toil we build them,
tower and temple fall to dust.
But your power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.
3 Daily does the almighty Giver
bounteous gifts on us below;
God’s desire for us delights us,
pleasure leads us where we go.
Here at hand
love takes stand,
joy awaits God’s sure command
4 God's great goodness lasts for ever,
deepest wisdom, passing thought:
splendour, light and life attending,
beauty springing out of naught.
Evermore
from God’s store
new-born worlds rise and adore.
We remain standing and turn to face the Deacon
Deacon Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
All Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Deacon Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.
You have the words of eternal life.
All Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Deacon The Lord be with you.
All And also with you.
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Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to
St Mark. (Chapter 13.1-8)
All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to
him, ‘Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large
buildings!’ Then Jesus asked him, ‘Do you see these great
buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all
will be thrown down.’
When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the
temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him
privately, ‘Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the
sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?’
Then Jesus began to say to them, ‘Beware that no one leads
you astray. Many will come in my name and say, “I am he!”
and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and
rumours of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place,
but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against
nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be
earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is
but the beginning of the birth pangs.
Deacon The Gospel of Christ.
All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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sacrifice of praise be done,
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ the Son.
Christ you call
one and all;
those who follow shall not fall.
Sermon The Rev. Katrina Vigen
Silence for reflection
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Please rise as you are able
Priest Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say,
All I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Please remain standing or kneel for our prayers
At the conclusion of the Prayers of the People
Intercessor Rejoicing in the fellowship of Mary the mother of Jesus, and
St John the Beloved, our patron and all the saints we
commend ourselves and all people to your unfailing love.
Merciful God:
All Accept these our prayers for the sake of your Son
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Confession and Absolution
Priest Dear friends in Christ,
God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy;
God welcomes sinners
and invites us to this table.
Let us confess our sins,
confident in God’s forgiveness.
Silence is kept
Priest Most merciful God,
All 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 neighbours 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.
Priest Almighty God have mercy upon you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All Amen.
Please rise as you are able for the Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All And also with you.
Please exchange a sign of peace
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During the singing of Hymn No 350 in Common Praise, a collection will be taken.
1 Stand up and bless the Lord,
you people of God’s choice;
stand up and bless the Lord of hosts
with heart and soul and voice.
2 Though high above all praise,
above all blessing high,
who would not fear God’s holy name,
and laud and magnify?
3 O for the living flame
from God’s own altar brought,
to touch our lips, our minds inspire,
and wing to heaven our thought!
4 God is our strength and song,
who makes salvation ours;
then be God’s love in Christ proclaimed
with all our ransomed powers.
5 Stand up and bless the Lord;
the Lord your God adore;
stand up and bless the glorious name
henceforth for evermore.
Prayer over the gifts
Priest Holy God,
in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant.
Help us, through our offering this day,
to renounce all things that draw us from your love.
This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
All Amen.
Priest The Lord be with you.
All And also with you.
Priest Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord.
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Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Priest It is indeed right that we should praise you,
gracious God,
for you created all things.
You formed us in your own image:
male and female you created us.
When we turned away from you in sin,
you did not cease to care for us,
but opened a path of salvation for all people.
You made a covenant with Israel,
and through your servants Abraham and Sarah
gave the promise of a blessing to all nations.
Through Moses you led your people
from bondage into freedom;
through the prophets
you renewed your promise of salvation.
Therefore, with them, and with all your saints
who have served you in every age,
we give thanks and raise our voices
to proclaim the glory of your name.
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Priest Holy God, source of life and goodness,
all creation rightly gives you praise.
In the fullness of time,
you sent your Son Jesus Christ,
to share our human nature,
to live and die as one of us,
to reconcile us to you,
the God and Father of all.
He healed the sick
and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners;
he opened the eyes of the blind
and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom
to the poor and to those in need.
In all things he fulfilled your gracious will.
On the night he freely gave himself to death,
our Lord 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 he 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.”
Gracious God,
his perfect sacrifice
destroys the power of sin and death;
by raising him to life
you give us life for evermore.
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Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Priest Recalling his death,
proclaiming his resurrection,
and looking for his coming again in glory,
we offer you, Father, this bread and this cup.
Send your Holy Spirit upon us
and upon these gifts,
that all who eat and drink at this table
may be one body and one holy people,
a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory is yours, almighty Father,
now and for ever. Amen.
Priest As our Saviour taught us, let us pray,
All Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
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Priest We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.
All We, being many, are one body,
for we all share in the one bread.
Priest The gifts of God for the people of God.
All Thanks be to God.
We invite all baptized Christians to receive Communion at our altar. If you wish to
receive a blessing please come at the same time. Intinction is not permitted as it
contaminates the wine. It is acceptable to receive either bread or wine only.
If you are unable to make your way to the altar please ask a sidesperson to have
Communion brought to you. Gluten free wafers are available.
Anthem Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Holst
Please rise as you are able
Priest Gracious God,
in this sacrament
we have shared the body and blood of Christ.
May we who have been nourished by holy things
bear witness to his light,
and share in his eternal priesthood;
for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
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Priest Glory to God,
All whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more
than we ask or imagine. Glory to God from
generation to generation, in the Church and in
Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
We sit for the notices
Please rise as you are able for the Blessing
Priest The peace of God which passes all understanding, keep
your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: and the blessing of
God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be
among you and remain with you always.
All Amen.
We sing our final Hymn No 527, tune 393 in Common Praise
1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who to Jesus for refuge have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed!
for I am thy God and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee
to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
the rivers of woe shall not thee overflow;
for I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
4 When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
my grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply:
the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.
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5 The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not - I will not desert to its foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never - no, never - no, never forsake!"
Dismissal
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
All Thanks be to God.
Postlude Choral Variation ‘Ein Feste Burg’ J Walther
The organ postlude is to uplift us as we go out into the world. Please refrain from
applauding. Please join us in the Trendell Lounge for refreshments.
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Canada, from Anglican Liturgical Library.
Rector The Venerable John Stephens
Deacon The Reverend Dr. Pitman Potter
Pastoral Care Team Coordinator Helen Kline
Rector’s Warden Judith Downes
People’s Warden Maggie Sanders
Treasurer Donald Wood
Property Trustee Peter Kidd
Vestry Clerk The Reverend Karin Fulcher
Music Director Michael Dirk [email protected]
Choir Director Ann Chen
Children’s Ministry Annabelle Ip
Parish Administrator Janet Hamilton
PWRDF Rep Doug Symons
Sacristan and MC Paul Bunnell (on sick leave)
Verger/caretaker Amy Thorogood
Sunday services
8:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10:00am Sung Eucharist
Wednesday service
9:30am Holy Communion
Cover: Samuel Dedicated by Hannah at the Temple
by Frank WW Topham, 1838–1924
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