THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

Processional Hymn Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Hymnal 616 Celebrant: Surely the Lord is coming soon, People: Amen. Come Lord Jesus! Bishop: The Lord will pour out his Spirit upon all flesh, People: And your sons and daughters shall prophesy.

Bishop: Your old men shall dream dreams, People: and your young men shall see visions. Bishop: You shall know that the Lord is in the midst of his people, People: that he is the Lord and there is none else. Bishop: And it shall come to pass People: that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray. Collect Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. First Reading (all be seated) Isaiah 64:1-9a (Pew Bible p. 606)

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

The Gradual (all remain seated) Psalm 80:2-2, 15-16, 18-19

Response: (Cantor sings once, then all sing)

Verses: (Cantor sings Verse, then all sing Response)

O shepherd of Israel, hearken, From your throne upon the cherubim, shine forth.

Rouse your power, And come to save us. (Response)

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Once again, O LORD of hosts, Look down from heaven, and see;

Take care of this vine, and protect what your right hand has planted. The son of man whom you yourself made strong. (Response)

May your help be with the man of your right hand,

With the son of man whom you yourself made strong. Then we will no more withdraw from you;

Give us new life, and we will call upon your name. (Response) Second Reading (all be seated) 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (Pew Bible p. 926)

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

Sequence (all stand) O come, O come, Emmanuel (verse 1) Hymnal 56 Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Holy Gospel Mark 13:24-37 (Pew Bible p. 826)

Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sequence O come, O come, Emmanuel (verse 2) Hymnal 56 Sermon (all be seated)

The Presentation, Exhortation and Examination Presenters: Right Reverend Father in God, we present these persons to receive the

laying on of hands.

Bishop: Have they been adequately prepared? Presenters: They have.

Then the Bishop says:

Dearly beloved, it is essential that those who wish to be Confirmed in this Church must publicly confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior; become his disciple; know and affirm the Nicene Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments; and have received instruction in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments and the Catechism of the Church. God’s grace is imparted in baptism where we are made God’s children by adoption and given the Holy Spirit. Through the power of the Spirit, manifested in gifts and fruit, we are enabled to be God’s people for the sake of the world.

Now, these candidates here desire publicly to confess their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and their commitment to follow him as Lord. They also desire the strengthening of grace through the laying on of hands that the Holy Spirit may fill them more and more for their ministry in the Church and in the world.

Then the Bishop Addresses the Candidates:

Bishop: Do you, here in the presence of God and the Church, renew the solemn promises and vows made at your Baptism and commit to keep them?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you renounce the Devil and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?

Candidates: I renounce them.

Bishop: Do you renounce the empty promises and deadly deceits of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?

Candidates: I renounce them.

Bishop: Do you renounce the sinful desires of the flesh that draw you from the love of God?

Candidates: I renounce them.

Bishop: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and confess him as your Lord and Savior? Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you joyfully receive the Christian Faith, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Will you obediently keep God’s holy will and commandments, and walk in them all the days of your life?

Candidates: I will, the Lord being my helper.

The Bishop then Addresses the Congregation:

Bishop: Do you, here in the presence of God and the Church, renew the solemn promises and vows made at your Baptism and commit to keep them?

People: We do.

Bishop: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?

People: We will. Prayers for the Candidates Then the Bishop says: Let us pray.

Almighty and everliving God, we ask you to strengthen these your servants for witness and ministry, through the power of your Holy Spirit. Daily increase in them the gift of your grace and the fruit of your Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Confirmation

The Bishop lays hands upon each one and says: Defend, O Lord, this your servant N. with your heavenly grace, that he may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more until he comes into the fullness of your everlasting kingdom. Amen.

The Bishop concludes with this prayer: Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand be upon these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Holy Word, that they may faithfully serve you in this life, and joyfully dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Peace (all stand)

Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And with your spirit. Announcements (all be seated)

We rejoice with those who are being confirmed today:

Cynthia Holly, Nikki Jarrett, Brian and Stephanie Mac Ineirghe, Jonathan Sharpe, James Wilson

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory Advent Song (O Come Emmanuel) CCLI: 7058202 Presentation Hymn (all stand) Old One Hundredth

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Sursum Corda Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is just and right so to do.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great glory to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.

Sanctus et Benedictus arr. Patrick Schlabs

The Prayer of Consecration (all kneel)

Lord God our Father: When we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you sent your only Son into the world for our salvation; by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. On the cross he offered himself once for all as our Redeemer, that by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. After he ascended to your right hand in glory, you sent your Holy Spirit, that we might become your holy people.

On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it,* and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.”

After supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in remembrance of me.”

Now sanctify these gifts that they may become for us the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may be filled with your Holy Spirit and manifest your presence and power in the world.

Therefore, heavenly Father, as we joyfully proclaim our Lord’s life, death, and resurrection, we offer ourselves, our souls and bodies, as a living sacrifice. Grant that we who partake of this Holy Communion may receive the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him. At the last day bring us with all your saints into the fullness of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) BCP p. 336 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, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Fraction Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Prayer of Humble Access (in unison) We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord, who always delights in showing mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

Communion

All baptized Christians who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome to receive Holy Communion in this church. All who do not wish to receive are still welcome to come forward to the altar rail. You may cross your arms across your chest as an indication you do not wish to receive, and a prayer of blessing will be offered for you instead.

Gluten-free wafers are available. If you would like to receive a gluten-free wafer, simply ask the priest when he comes to you at the communion rail.

Additional prayer is offered by our Altarside Prayer Team on either side of the altar, if you are in need of specific prayer, they would be happy to pray with you after you have received communion.

Communion Music

Savior of the nations, come! Hymnal 54 Grace Shepherd, Robinson, Thompson; CCLI: 7073330

The Power of the Cross Keith Getty, Stuart Townend

CCLI: 4490766

Verse 2

Oh to see the pain written on Your face Bearing the awesome weight of sin Ev'ry bitter thought ev'ry evil deed Crowning Your bloodstained brow

Verse 3 Now the daylight flees now the ground beneath

Quakes as its Maker bows His head Curtain torn in two dead are raised to life

Finished the vict'ry cry

Verse 4 Oh to see my name written in the wounds

For through Your suff'ring I am free Death is crushed to death life is mine to live

Won through Your selfless love

Final Chorus This the pow'r of the cross

Son of God slain for us What a love what a cost

We stand forgiven at the cross Post Communion Prayer (in unison) Heavenly Father, 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 into the world 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 Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; fight the good fight of faith; that you may finish your course with joy; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Recessional Hymn Come, thou almighty King Hymnal 365 Dismissal Celebrant: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People: Thanks be to God.

Today

Bishop: The Right Reverend Keith Andrews

Celebrant & Preacher: The Reverend Chris Schutte

Assisting Clergy: The Reverend Chuck Collins

Acolytes: Eva Lindsay, Lucy Lindsay

Altar Guild: Lara Milford

Altarside Prayer: Crystal Davis, Laura Mitchell

Chalice Bearer: Laura Henrich

Music Ministry: Matt Vlahovich

Coffee Time: Dawn Craft, Cara Appleton, Sharon Johnson Flower Guild: Marj Pelham, Gwen Schaecher

Godly Play: Megan Comstock, James MacGregor

Lay Readers: Megan Lindsay, Sierra Chapman

Sound System: Pete Mitchell

Ushers: Grant Weicht, Christina Larsen

ANNOUNCEMENTS Adult Education Please join us in the Parish Hall for a diocesan update by Bp. Keith Andrews. Next week, Tim Smith will lead an Advent Bible teaching on Simeon. Advent Devotionals “Our Humble God,” a collection of daily reflections for Advent 2017 by Dr. Tim Smith, is available in the Narthex and the Parish Hall. Beginning December 3, 2017, this devotional will also be available online at www.waterfromrock.org. Advent Party Be sure to sign up to attend the CCA Annual Advent Party on Saturday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. We are celebrating again this year at the Valley Field Riding and Polo Club located at 2530 N. 64th St. between Thomas Rd. and Oak St. in Scottsdale. We will be taking reservations after the service today. Suggested cover charge is $10 per person. Last names, beginning with A-H, please bring desserts for 10-12; I-Z, please bring hearty appetizers for 10-12. For more information or reservations you may contact Jeremy Borie at jborie@att.net. You will not want to miss this adult party which will feature your favorite appetizers and desserts, as well as libations! Festival of Lessons and Carols Join us on Sunday, December 17, at 5:00 p.m. for our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Nine scripture readings illustrated by hymns, carols, and images tell the story of God’s love. Come and enjoy our congregation’s choir and talented musicians, sing carols, and contemplate the mystery of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Light refreshments to follow! Christmas Season Schedule December 17, 5:00 p.m. Lessons & Carols and Reception December 24, 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday Service December 24, 5:00 p.m. Children’s Pageant with Eucharist December 24, 7:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist with Choir December 25, 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Service Next Baptism Opportunity Sunday, January 14, we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and it is a traditional time for the Sacrament of Baptism. If you or a loved one would like to be baptized, please contact Cheryl as soon as possible at ctimmerman@christchurchphoenix.org. Amazon Smile Amazon Smile is a charitable giving program in which qualified organizations can receive up to .5% of users’ purchases if they buy items through smile.amazon.com and designate CCA as the recipient. Sign up today and bookmark the Amazon Smile link for future purchases!

Pledge Card Reminder Thank you to all who have turned in your pledge cards! Pledges are an essential part of budget planning for 2018. If you have not turned yours in, it is not too late. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex. Our Parish Family offers prayers for: Jenny and James, Bob and Trudy, Char, Bob and Peggy, Diane and JB, Sharon, Judy, Glenda, Jon and Allison, Ed, Shaun, Hanna and George. Please keep in your prayers our two seminarians: Matt Rucker (and Madeline) at Trinity School for Ministry, and Travis Wilson at Duke Divinity School.