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OPENING VOLUNTARY ‘Priere’ from Suite Gothique Leon Boellmann

The LiTurgy of The Word

We ask our in-person congregation to refrain from singing during today’s music selections in order to abide by safety guidelines. Our choir will sing the hymns and service music on behalf of all of us. We invite those worshiping at home to join the choir in singing.

Please stand, as you are able, for the Opening Hymn.

OPENING HYMN • 432 vv. 1, 2, & 4 O praise ye the Lord Laudate Dominum

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p.355And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.

The people’s responses are in bold.

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O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height; rejoice in his word, ye angels of light; ye heavens, adore him by whom ye were made, and worship before him, in brightness arrayed. O praise ye the Lord! Praise him upon earth, in tuneful accord, all ye of new birth; praise him who hath brought you his grace from above, praise him who hath taught you to sing of his love.

O praise ye the Lord! Thanksgiving and song to him be outpoured all ages along! For love in creation, for heaven restored, for grace of salvation, O praise ye the Lord!

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A SONG OF PRAISE Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis (Hymn S280) Powell

COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP, p. 228

The Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Please be seated.

THE READING Exodus 19:2–8a

When the people of Israel had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness: Israel camped there in front of the mountain. Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.” So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. The people all answered as one: “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 100 Chant by D.B. Eperson Chanted by the choir

1 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song.2 Know this: The Lord himself is God; he himself has made us, and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.3 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; give thanks to him and call upon his Name.4 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his faithfulness endures from age to age.

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 9:35—10:8

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.”

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. Colin Ambrose

Please stand, as you are able, for the Creed.

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.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.

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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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, FORM VI BCP, p. 392

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

For all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.We also pray our President Donald, our Governor Bill, our Mayor John, for the members of our parish in the armed forces serving our country, and for our enemies and those who wish us harm.

For the just and proper use of your creation;For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.We pray for those who are ill, especially Reba Barker, Anne Carter Brothers, Betty Graham, Lynn Grassmeyer, Lois Holt, Marge Maxwell, Buist Richardson, Acra Samuels, Betty Cook Sanders, Tim Stinson, and Mary Ready Taylor. We pray especially for all who are affected by coronavirus, either through illness or isolation or anxiety, that they may find relief and recovery.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Justin the Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael our Presiding Bishop, and John our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;For all who serve God in his Church.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the Church of the Province of Myanmar.In the Diocese of Tennessee, we pray for our bishop, John, and St. Mary Magdalene Church, Fayetteville.In the community, we pray for Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and Buena Vista Elementary School.In Our Parish, we pray for our Daughters of the King St. Francis Chapter and our Duke Divinity School Summer Intern Cody Turner.For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence

Hear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence

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We will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, especially Mary Ellen Ragan, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.

Please kneel, as you are able, for the Confession and Absolution.

We pray to you also for 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.

THE ABSOLUTION BCP, p. 360

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.

Please stand, as you are able, for the Peace.

THE PEACE BCP, p. 360

The peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you.

The hoLy communion

Please be seated for the Offertory.

THE OFFERTORY

Adoramus Te O. Lassus

Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi, quia per tuam sanctam crucem redemisti mundum. Domine, miserere nobis, miserere nobis.

Jesu, Saviour, we adore thee, and bless thy Holy Name always, for thou, who death’s dark torment suffered, by thy cross redeemed us. Lord, we pray, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A BCP, p. 361

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.

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

The celebrant says a Proper Preface.

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:

The choir sings Holy, holy, holy (Hymnal S129) Powell

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, 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 stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and 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.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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 for ever. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

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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 BREAKING OF THE BREAD & THE FRACTION ANTHEM BCP, p. 364

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;Therefore, let us keep the feast.

Celebrant

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.

Notes oN ReceiviNg commuNioN Please stay at your seats. A priest will come to you to administer the bread. According to safety guidelines, the cup will not be offered. All baptized Christians are invited to receive the sacrament, regardless of age or denomination. Those who have not been baptized are welcome to a blessing. You may indicate your desire for a blessing by simply crossing your arms over your chest.

MUSIC DURING COMMUNION

Tantum Ergo D. de Severac

Please stand, as you are able.

THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER BCP, p. 365

Let us pray.

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE BLESSING

Tantum, ergo SacramentumVeneremur cernui,Et antiquum documentumNovo cedat rituiPraestet fides supplementumSensuum defectui.

Genitori, genitoqueLaus et jubilation,Salus, honor, virtus quoqueSit et benedictio:Procedenti ab utroqueCompar sit laudatio. Amen

Bend we low before Thee praising,Wondrous myst’ry, God expressed,Light illumines darkened ageing;Newer rite made manifest.Faith surpassing, hope enduring,Senses failing, hearts assuring.

To the Father and to his SonPraise adn songs of joy divine,Ladu and honour, might and wisdom,Blessing be forever Thine,Also to the Holy Spirit,Equal, Holy One in merit. Amen

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CLOSING HYMN • 376 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Hymn to Joy

Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, praising thee, their sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, blooming meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well-spring of the joy of living, ocean-depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother: all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

THE DISMISSAL

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

CLOSING VOLUNTARY ‘Menuet Gothique’ from Suite Gothique Leon Boellmann

In order to comply with current COVID-19 guidelines, we ask that you wear a mask the entire time you are in the church and practice safe social distancing. Please do not congregate in Hampton Hall after the service. If you wish to talk with fellow parishioners, please move outside. Thank you.

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WORSHIP NOTES

Clergy The Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill, celebrant; the Rev. Colin Ambrose, preacher; and the Rev. David BarrLector Gail ThompsonPrayers of the People Funmi Odidi

The flowers on the altar today are given to the Glory of God.

The flowers on the altar in the Jane Tompkins Weeks Chapel today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Mary Ellen Ragan by her family.

The aumbry candle in the church this week is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Hudson Goodyear Walker by Shawn Curley.

MUSIC NOTE Adoramus Te by Orlando Lassus (1532-1594) is a great example of how late Renaissance composers expressed text musically. Individual vocal lines are weaved seamlessly, but those lines also bring great emphasis to words such as “cross” and “redeemed us.” The line that asks “Lord, we pray have mercy upon us” brings the four parts that were independent into groups, mimicking the combined voices praying together. Tantum Ergo by French composer de Severac (1873-1921), uses the text by St. Thomas Aquinas, and is set like a four part hymn with all the extra musical additions such as more complex harmonies and extra moving notes within parts resulting in beautiful text that is expressed warmly and simply.

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WeekLy announcemenTs

Healing Prayer Phone Calls For in person healing prayer over the phone, call 615-385-215 directly following the service. Our prayer ministry team will respond between 11:00 and 11:30am on Sunday morning.

Summer Sunday Bible Study: Abraham and Sarah All marriages need models from which to learn. Abraham and Sarah offer a realistic vision of marriage that is undeniably helpful to us as Christians in search of faithful living. This ten week Zoom course will be on Sundays from June 14 to August 16 at 9:00am and will be taught by the Rev. Richard Kew. Watch your email for a link to the class.

New Sunday Class: Christian Courage Jesus told his disciples not to be afraid, but to believe. This three week course begins Sunday, June 14 at 9:00am and will talk about Christian courage from multiple different vantage points and will be taught by a variety of clergy. Join us to learn more about how to live in a world that’s overwhelmed by anxiety. Stay tuned for more details on how to join.

St. George’s Farmers Market Thursdays 3:30 - 6:00pm It’s time for fresh veggies, fruit, meats, fish, and much more! Due to COVID-19, current Market guidelines for a safe shopping environment are wear a mask, maintain social distance of 6 feet, keep hands clean and avoid touching face, stay home if you are sick or have a fever, refrain from touching products - please point or say your selection, leave reusable bags at home, and credit card or pre-order payment preferred. Go to stgeorgesnashville.org/farmersmarket for more information.

Pantry Day at Buena Vista Elementary School We are hosting Pantry Day at the school on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00am to noon. We are replenishing the school pantry and we will also hand out children’s books to the students. Please bring your donations of gently used books and non-perishable food to the church for delivery. Drop off donations at the bench inside the office doors. We hope to make this a very special day for the students and their families. Email the Rev. David Barr with any questions at david.barr@stgeorgesnashville.org.

Access the New Online Directory Visit onrealm.org/stgeorges or downoad the Realm Connect mobile app to log in to your Realm account. Find the search bar at the top of the screen to type in the name of a person. (Spelling counts!) If they’ve joined the online directory, their information will be available. Don’t have an account? No problem - just go to on realm.org/stgeorges to register as a new user.

Haven’t opted-in to the Online Directory yet? To protect your online security, you will only be included if you opt-in to the directory. Complete a quick online form at stgeorgesnashville.org/directory. Note: You will receive an email from the church confirming your inclusion in the directory. Questions? Contact Martha Rodes at martha.rodes@stgeorgesnashville.org.

2021 Outreach Funding Applications Now Available If you know of a non-profit ministry or agency that would like to receive an application, please contact Sandra Beld at 615-385-2150 x 246 or sandra.beld@stgeorgesnashville.org or pick one up in the church office. All funding applications must be returned to Sandra Beld by Monday, August 3 to be considered for 2021 funds.

Stewardship Thanks to all those who continue to support the church through regular giving and by keeping your pledge payments up to date. You can continue to give online, via Realm, or in the offering plates at in person Sunday services. If you would like to continue to pay by check, please mail checks to St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4715 Harding Road, Nashville, TN, 37205. We are grateful for the support of our parish that enables us to offer meaning-ful services, teachings, and resources for our St. George’s community. Contact Catherine Beemer, Director of Parish Giving, if you have questions about giving at catherine.beemer@stgeorgesnashville.org.

St. George’s Music Online Music provides a beautiful way to worship God. At St. George’s, we do this through our Table Troubadours and choirs leading worship on Sundays as well as special musical offerings throughout the year. During this time of online worship, our Music Ministries have been very creative in how they are bringing this vital aspect of worship to you, our parishioners. To see and hear them in action, go to stgeorgesnashville.org/watch.

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ConstruCtion Corner

The roof is currently being installed on Legacy Hall as well as the brick skin of the building and both should be complete by mid-July. The structural work is complete on the second floor expansion and the roof is set to be installed this month. Virtually all of the drywall work on the ceiling and the walls of the Nave is now complete and painting has begun. In addition, the mechanical work under

the floor of the Nave is complete.

Visit stgeorgesnashville.org/legacy for the latest information about construction.

Daily Noonday Prayers Join your clergy each day at noon (Monday through Friday) for noonday prayers. This 10-minute service is composed of scripture reading, prayers, and a short biblical reflection. Worship with us online at stgeorgesnashville.org/watch.

Bible Reading Plan for May and June Available Our Bible reading plan organizes the lectionary readings into a pattern of daily readings and provides a way for parishioners to deepen their knowledge of the Bible, prepare for Sunday worship, and become more familiar with the enduring themes of the church calendar. To receive a weekly email message from clergy, join the Bible Reading Plan group in Realm or contact Rebecca Teel at rebecca.teel@stgeorgesnashville.org. For more information and a reading list, visit stgeorgesnashville.org/biblereadingplan.

Inreach Shepherd for June | Jan Ramsey, 615-513-5410

Next Sunday’s Readings:The Third Sunday after PentecostJune 21, 2020Genesis 21:8–21Psalm 86:1–10, 16–17Romans 6:1b–11Matthew 10:24–39

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STAFF MINISTRY TEAM

The Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill, RectorThe Rev. Colin Ambrose, Vice RectorThe Rev. David Barr, Assoc. RectorThe Rev. Margery Kennelly, Assoc. RectorThe Rev. Richard Kew, Priest Assoc.The Ven. Dr. Martin Odidi, Priest Assoc.The Rev. Tim Taylor, Priest Assoc.The Rev. Roger Senechal, Senior Ministries

Dr. Woosug Kang, Dir. of Music MinistriesMr. Gerry Senechal, Assoc. Dir. of Music Ministries & OrganistMr. Jonathan Riggs, Music Leader for The TableDr. Wilma Jensen, Organist/Choirmaster EmeritaMrs. Martha Rodes, Dir. of Lay Ministry EngagementMrs. Cate Jones, Dir. of Children’s & Family MinistryMrs. Sadie Zoradi, Dir. of Youth MinistriesMrs. Catherine Beemer, Director of Parish GivingMrs. Elizabeth Reavis, Dir. of CommunicationsMrs. Laura Zabaski, Parish Administrative Officer

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