The Episcopal Church of St. John the BaptistThe Episcopal Church of St. John the BaptistThe Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

The Rt. Reverend Gregory O. Brewer, BishopThe Rt. Reverend Gregory O. Brewer, BishopThe Rt. Reverend Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop

The Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine, Priest In ChargeThe Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine, Priest In ChargeThe Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine, Priest In Charge

The Rev. Canon Nelson W. Pinder, Rector Emeritus The Rev. Canon Nelson W. Pinder, Rector Emeritus The Rev. Canon Nelson W. Pinder, Rector Emeritus

Episcopal Church WomenEpiscopal Church WomenEpiscopal Church Women

Women’s Day CelebrationWomen’s Day CelebrationWomen’s Day Celebration

“Rise Up and Follow Me (Jesus)”“Rise Up and Follow Me (Jesus)”“Rise Up and Follow Me (Jesus)”

Sunday October 27, 2013Sunday October 27, 2013

22th Sunday After Pentecost22th Sunday After Pentecost Proper 25 Year C RCLProper 25 Year C RCL

1000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 328051000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 328051000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 32805

Telephone: 407Telephone: 407Telephone: 407---295295295---1923 Fax: 4071923 Fax: 4071923 Fax: 407---298298298---289928992899

Email: stjohneps@bellsouth.netEmail: stjohneps@bellsouth.netEmail: stjohneps@bellsouth.net

www.stjohneps.orgwww.stjohneps.orgwww.stjohneps.org

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist was established on April 18, 1896. We

seek to maintain the fullness and richness of the Anglican tradition in its common life

and worship; to witness to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the good news about

God and life which is revealed in the Gospel. We seek to serve the community as a

place of hope and love, and to reach out and touch those who need the enabling and

empowering , the healing and forgiving grace of God.

A Note to Our Visitors

We welcome you to The Episcopal of St. John the Baptist with an extended hand and a

joyful spirit! We are blessed by your visit, and we believe that God has directed our

paths to intersect. Our meeting is not an accident but a divine appointment, so we

want to express Christ’s love to you with genuine warmth. We are delighted to know

you and we are exited to share with you the marvelous ways in which God’s hand is at

work in our church. We believe you will discover that our fellowship is truly a family,

rich in the relationships that matter most. Growing together, we worship, we serve,

we laugh, we cry, we learn, and we reach out to our world with life-transforming truth.

We reach out to you, as well. Our doors are open. Our hearts are open, too. If you’re

been thinking, praying, searching and hoping for a place to belong, we say again—

Welcome!

All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the real and living presence of Christ in

this Holy Communion. To receive the Bread, extend your hands upward, palms

crossed. When receiving the Wine, please guide the chalice as it is offered. If you

prefer not to drink from the common cup you may choose Inctinction. The person

administering the chalice will dip the Bread into the Wine and place it on your tongue.

You may come for a prayer for God’s blessing in lieu of receiving Holy Communion.

Please indicate your desire for a blessing by crossing your arms on your chest. Ladies

are encouraged to blot lipstick before receiving Communion.

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THE COLLECT

THE FIRST LESSON

SOLEMN EUCHARIST

ORGAN PRELUDE

PROCESSIONAL “Where He Leads Me I will Follow” LEVAS II Page 144

ACCLAMATION

COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP Page 355

HYMN OF PRAISE “Blessed Assurance” LEVAS II Page 184

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may

obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives

and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

Mrs. Faye Henderson

Lector: A Reading from Sirach

Sirach 35:12-17

Give to the Most High as he has given to you,

and as generously as you can afford.

For the Lord is the one who repays,

and he will repay you sevenfold.

Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it

and do not rely on a dishonest sacrifice;

for the Lord is the judge,

and with him there is no partiality.

He will not show partiality to the poor;

but he will listen to the prayer of one who is wronged.

He will not ignore the supplication of the orphan,

or the widow when she pours out her complaint.

Lector: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God

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THE PSALM

Psalm 37: 3 — 10

3. Put your trust in the LORD and do no good; *

dwell in the land and feed on its riches.

4. Take delight in the LORD, *

and he shall give your heart’s desire. [ANT.]

5. Commit your way to the LORD and put your trust in him, *

and he will bring it to pass.

6. He will make your righteousness as clear as light.*

and your just dealing as the noonday. [ANT.]

7. Be still before the LORD*

and wait patiently for him.

8. Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers.*

the one who succeeds in evil schemes. [ANT.]

9. Refrain from anger, leave rage alone; *

do not ret yourself; it leads only to evil.

10. For evil doers shall be cut off, *

but those who wait upon the LORD shall possess the land. [ANT.]

Miss Jordan Carlies

Lector: A Reading from Timothy

2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18

I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the

good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the

crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to

me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them!

But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully

proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Lord will

rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever

and ever. Amen.

Lector: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

THE EPISTLE

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SEQUENCE HYMN “Guide my Feet”

Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke

People: Glory be to you , Lord Christ.

Luke 18:9-14

Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded

others with contempt: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax

collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you that I am not like

other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a

tenth of all my income.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but

was beating his breast and saying, `God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down

to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who

humble themselves will be exalted."

Celebrant: The Gospel of our Lord.

People: Praise be to you, Lord Christ.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN “This little light of mine” LEVAS II Page 221

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Ms. Eve Hall

MUSICAL SELECTION - Solo “His Eye Is On the Sparrow”

SPEAKER Dr. Karen Adderly Clark

NICENE CREED

A LITANY FOR WOMEN “Rise Up and Follow Me” Mrs. Katherine Briggs

Leader: The God who yearns for us calls us to come as a people, to rise up and follow Him. Let us

pray for the riches that endure, saying Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For faith enough to proclaim God’s word, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy

Leader: For compassion enough to comfort the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy

Leader: For Courage enough to tackle the problems of our lives, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy

THE GOSPEL

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Leader: For hope enough to bolster the discouraged and aid the hopeless, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy

Leader: For forgiveness enough for our wounds to heal, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy

Leader: For love enough to bind us to all in Christ’s community and love one another as he loves

us, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy

Leader: Giver of all gifts, what we are and what we have come from you. Enrich us with your

blessings; receive our prayers, as we rise up and follow Jesus Christ.

CONFESSION OF SIN

THE PEACE

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFERTORY

OFFERTORY ANTHEM St. John the Baptist Choir

PRESENTATION HYMN “My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me ” LEVAS II Page 59

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Rite II BCP Page 361-365

SANCTUS BENEDICTUS “Holy, Holy, Holy” LEVAS II Page 252

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

THE LORD’S PRAYER Malotte LEVAS II Page 264

AGNUS DEI “Lamb of God” LEVAS II Page 269

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

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PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness,

but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under

thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore,

gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may

evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMNS

Violin Solo - “Amazing Grace” Renee Fox

“Taste and See” LEVAS II Page 154

“ Spirit Song” LEVAS II Page 118

“Thank You, Lord”

THE BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” LEVAS II Page 136

THE DISMISSAL

ORGAN POSTLUDE

Carolyn Morris, Organist Ernest “Pete” Boyd, Music Director

Sylvia Warren, Worship Leader Roger Johnson, Verger

ACOLYTES

USHERS

participants in today’s service

Jadon Blaco Taylor Harris Alexandra Musgray

Anthony Cooper Walker Harris Bryan Musgray

Quinton Cooper Avery Lewis Camuriel Parr

Camden Acree Evan Lewis Sean Parr

Desean Romeo De’Yon Romeo Miles Parr

Heldon Ward Nelson Pinder

Roopchand Chandoo Tracey Monroe

Ken Beckles Judith Hayes

Janet Pinder Eric Parr

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Proper 25 Luke 18: 9 –1 4

God, I thank you that I am not like other people…

I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.

What if we were all like this Pharisee? Perhaps the annual financial campaign would

produce many more pledges and far less anxiety. The Pharisee tithes and fasts as he is

expected to do. Case closed...or maybe not. He seems to use his giving to distinguish

himself from others, rather than to draw closer to God and neighbor. And isn’t drawing

closer to God and to each other the reason we are here in the first place?

The Pharisee tells us what he is not. Not a thief— check. Not a rogue - check. Not an

adulterer—check. And he is surely not like the ’tax collector’ praying only footsteps

away. The Pharisee is crystal clear about anything an everything that he is not. but does

he know who he is? Though tithing and fasting are central to how he views himself, we are left to wonder

what motivates these practices. Power? Privilege? Prestige? Piety? While paying attention to the sins of

others. are the Pharisee’s prayers and his practices really focused on God, the Source of life and giver of all

good gifts?

To be trustworthy stewards of our blessings requires that we seek a sense of who we are before God, the better

to understand whom God calls us to become. Unfortunately, honest self-evaluation can be painful. Witness

the tax collector: his shame forces him to avert his gaze and beat his breast. However, even more powerful

than his shame is his trust in God’s mercy. His plea, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner,” opens him to the

possibility of transformation through the benevolence of God. On the other hand, the Pharisee’s prayer leaves

room for growth. He has everything figured out, in contrast to all those thieves and rogues he sees around

him. The tax collector’s prayer leaves room for new life.

Our individual and communal finances may sometimes cause us to beat our breasts, whether out of frustration,

worry, sham eor some other emotion. Many of us, perhaps like the Pharisee, may want to put our best foot

forward by suppressing our deepest feelings and avoiding a critical examination of who we are, where we are,

and to whom we belong. Others of us may take the tax collector’s example way too far, beating ourselves up

until we are sore with shame.

God loves us wherever we are but may not want us to stay there. With God’s help, we can avoid the extremes

of self-righteousness and self-deprecation. We can candidly acknowledge all that we are while trusting in

God’s grace to strengthen us and help us flourish. As we give to our congregations, may God deliver us from

our anxieties and, in turn, give us new life.

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Episcopal Episcopal Episcopal

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WomenWomenWomen

HonorHonorHonor

Deaconess Deaconess Deaconess

Kate KnappKate KnappKate Knapp

In 1970, the Awareness Center opened in downtown Orlando as an experimental ministry sponsored by the Central Florida diocese. Its mission was to provide Christian encouragement and acceptance for people of all conditions who come for counseling and companionship. It was headed by Rev. Nelson W. Pinder, assisted by Deaconess Kate Knapp—the first active Deaconess in the state of Florida. This ministry was Deaconess Knapp’s choice of service upon her ordination. She continued to serve with Fr. Pinder upon his return to St. John the Baptist. We honor her life of service and her longevity! Happy 100th birthday, Deaconess Knapp.

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Conrad & Florel Gill 10/10 - 43 years Lee & Sylvia McElroy 10/4 - 50 years

Heldon & Ena Ward 10/31 - 54 years Matthew & Cunningham 10/6 - 6 Years

Katherine Briggs 10/ 14 James Drayton 10/20 Florel Gill 10/24

Eve Hall 10/8 Edna Harleston 10/13 Sylvester Harris 10/13

Judith Hays 10/29 An Hill 10/25 Thomas Mitchell 10/8

Alvin Peterson 10/27 Ameche Williams 10/23 Imani Jones 10/10

Cameron Jones 10/5 Patsy Campbell 8/15

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Monday

9:00AM Feed My Sheep food distribution

Tuesday

5:00PM Episcopal Counseling Center 6:00PM Bible Study

Wednesday

11:00AM Pantry Opens

5:30 PM DOK Prayer

7:00PM NA Meeting

7:00PM Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

12:00PM Bible Study

5:00PM Episcopal Counseling Center

6:30pm Bible Study

Saturday

7:00PM Welcome The Ballentines

A Tropical Soiree

All Invited!!

2013 Women’s Day Speaker

Karen Adderly Clark, Ed.D

Dr. Clark is a native of Louisiana and graduated from Grambling State University in

Grambling, Louisiana with a B. S. in Music Education. After completing her

undergraduate degree, Karen received a fellowship from the University of South

Florida in Tampa, Florida and earned the Master of Arts from the College of

Education and the College of Fine Arts. She received the Doctor of Education from

Nova Southeastern University in Educational and Organizational Leadership.

Dr. Clark is employed by Orange County Public Schools and has had much success

as an educator. Karen was a Chorus teacher for over twenty years and has produced superior performing

choruses in elementary and middle schools in Orlando. She is currently an Administrative Dean at

Carver Middle School and is most proud of being selected Teacher of the Year at two different schools.

Karen has performed as a soloist with churches and civic organizations in Orlando. Her religious

affiliation is with The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist where she is involved with the Vestry,

Choir, The Order of the Daughters of the King, Union of Black Episcopalians, New Clergy Transition

Committee and King’s Kids-Teen Group. Karen is also a Florida State Certified Domestic Violence

Advocate and volunteers with Harbor House Emergency Shelter and as a Courtroom Advocate. She is a

member of Phi Gamma Sigma Educational Society and Delta Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa

Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is wife the of Bob Clark, the mother of Larry, Karimah and Kerry and the

grandmother of Kaiya and Serico. Most importantly, above all professional and personal achievements,

Dr. Clark loves the Lord and will follow him to the end.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

On Sunday, December 8, 2013, Bishop Gregory O. Brewer will celebrate the beginning of the

new ministry of Fr. Jabriel S. Ballentine with the family of St. John Baptist. The service will

begin at 4PM and a reception will follow in the Pinder Parish Hall.

BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

STUDYING OUR PATRON SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

WEEKLY THURSDAY AT NOON & THURSDAY AT 6:30pm

DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday …………….…..…. Luke 18: 9—14

Monday ….….……...….....John 15: 17 - 27

Tuesday…….…..……......Matthew 13: 1 –9

Wednesday ….……… Matthew 13: 10 - 17

Thursday ………….............…. Psalm 50

Friday ……....…….…..… Hebrews 12: 1

Saturday ……...…..Matthew 13: 31—32

THE CONGREGATION IS REQUESTED TO PRAY FOR

THOSE WHO ARE SICK AND CONFINED, ESPECIALLY

Thomas Mitchell, 1320 Dewey Avenue 32805

Grace Burgess 220 Domino Dr., 32805 407-578-0322

Muriel Burgess, Health Center of Windermere 4875 Cason Cove Dr. 32811, 407-420-2090

Ileane Jones, 14155 Town Center Blv.d, 32837 407-851-1323

Florita McKenzie, 5900 West Gate Drive, 32835, 32805, 407-422-0565

Nathaniel Williams, 2124 West Gore Street, 32805 407-292-2743

Carrie Lawrence 3401 Rogers Drive, 32805 407-293-1733

Pat Brooks and Dorothy Wilder, 6106 Bruhley Ct., Orlando, FL 407-345-0039

bring your bibles to church every sunday

The Episcopal Church of Saint John the BaptistThe Episcopal Church of Saint John the BaptistThe Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist Cordially Invites You ToCordially Invites You ToCordially Invites You To

“An Evening with the Ballentines“An Evening with the Ballentines“An Evening with the Ballentines “A Tropical Soiree”“A Tropical Soiree”“A Tropical Soiree”

Welcoming The Rev. Jabriel S. BallentineWelcoming The Rev. Jabriel S. BallentineWelcoming The Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine PriestPriestPriest---ininin---ChargeChargeCharge

Saturday, November 2, 2013Saturday, November 2, 2013Saturday, November 2, 2013 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM7:00 PM until 9:00 PM7:00 PM until 9:00 PM The Pinder Parish HallThe Pinder Parish HallThe Pinder Parish Hall Florida Casual AttireFlorida Casual AttireFlorida Casual Attire

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ONE HUNDRED seventeen YEARS ONE HUNDRED seventeen YEARS ONE HUNDRED seventeen YEARS

OF FAITHFULNESS …OF FAITHFULNESS …OF FAITHFULNESS …

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist was established on April 18, 1896 in

a four room house on the corner of Terry St. and Pine St. in Orlando, FL.

During our 117 year existence, we have become known for a rich history of a blend

of Anglican but contemporary family friendly liturgical worship. Our modern

sanctuary is graced with a series of twelve African American inspired stained

glass windows including representations of St. John the Baptist and window etched

renditions of the four beast of the Gospels.

Whether you are a resident of Central Florida or a visitor to the area, we invite you

to visit and participate in our worship and various opportunities for fellowship. Our

ministries include weekly Bible Study, a Young Adults Spiritual Focus Group,

Men’s Fellowship, the Episcopal Church Women and The Order of The Daughters

of the King. Our outreach ministries provide a weekly distribution of groceries

through our Food Pantry, a neighborhood youth Bible study group and we serve as

a satellite office of the Episcopal Counseling Center. We are a host site for weekly

meetings of Narcotics Anonymous.