THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE I

The Twenty-Third Sunday After PentecostNovember 17, 2019 | 11:15am

The people’s responses are in bold.

OPENING VOLUNTARY Blessed Jesus, we are here J.S. Bach

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

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

PROCESSIONAL HYMN • 388 O worship the King, all glorious above! Hanover

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 323And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW BCP, p. 324

Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith:Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the fi rst and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.

SONG OF PRAISE Glory be to God (Hymn S202) Willan

1. Glo ry- be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. 2. We praise thee, we bless thee,

we wor ship- thee, we glo ri- fy- thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glo ry,- 3. O Lord

God, heaven ly- King, God, the Fa ther- Al might- y.- - 4. O Lord, the

on ly- be got- ten- Son, Je sus- Christ; 5. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Fa ther,- that ta kest- a -

way the sins of the world, have mer cy- up on- us. 6. Thou that ta kest- a way- the sins of the world, re ceive- our

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COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP, p. 184

The Lord be with you.And with thy spirit.Let us pray.

Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them; that, by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Please be seated.

OLD TESTAMENT READING The reading is printed on page 9 of this bulletin. Isaiah 65:17–25

At the conclusion of the reading, the lector says

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

CANTICLE 9 Chant by W. RussellThe response is sung fi rst by the choir, then by all as indicated.

Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust in him and not be afraid.For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and he will be my Savior.Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing from the springs of salvation.And on that day you shall say, Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; Response

Make his deeds known among the peoples; see that they remember that his Name is exalted.Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, and this is known in all the world.

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Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel. Response

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

HYMN • 631 Book of books, our people’s strength Liebster Jesu

THE HOLY GOSPEL The reading is printed on page 9 of this bulletin. Luke 21:5–19

A priest reads the Gospel, saying

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

At the conclusion of the Gospel, the priest says

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. Margery Kennelly

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 crucifi ed 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorifi ed.

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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.

Please kneel, as you are able, for the Prayers of the People.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, FORM III BCP, p. 387

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.

In the Anglican Communion we pray for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin, and the Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain.In the Episcopal Church we pray for our Presiding Bishop, Michael.In the Diocese of Tennessee we pray for our Bishop, John.In the community we pray for Vine Street Christian Church.Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;That your Name may be glorifi ed by all people.

In our parish we pray for the Boulevard Bolt Volunteers; our Nashville Fellows Catherine, Anna, Andy, and Will; and our Choral Scholar Matthew.We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

We pray for our president, Donald, our Governor, Bill, and our Mayor, John. We pray for the members of our parish serving our country in the armed forces. We pray for our enemies and those who wish us harm.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may fi nd favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble, that they may be delivered from their distress;

Give to the departed eternal rest.Let light perpetual shine upon them;

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. You are invited to add your own intercessions and thanksgivings, either silently or aloud.

Silence is kept.

The celebrant prays the concluding Collect and the people respond Amen.

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CONFESSION OF SIN BCP, p. 330

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen.

THE ABSOLUTION BCP, p. 332

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confi rm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SENTENCE OF SCRIPTURE BCP, p. 332

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

THE PEACE BCP, p. 332

The peace of the Lord be always with you.And with thy spirit.

GIVING WITH GLADNESS Matt Joseph

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Please be seated for the Offertory.

THE OFFERTORY

O salutaris Hostia Edward Elgar

O salutaris HostiaQuae coeli pandis ostium.Bella premunt hostilia;Da robur, fer auxilium.

Uni trinoque DominoSit sempiterna gloria:Qui vitam sine termino,Nobis donet in patria.Amen.

O Saving Victim opening wideThe gate of heaven to all below.Our foes press on from every side;Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow.

To Thy great name be endless praiseImmortal Godhead, One in Three;Oh, grant us endless length of days,In our true native land with Thee.Amen.

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Please stand, as you are able, as the offerings are brought forward.

AT THE PRESENTATION The Doxology (Hymn 380, verse 3) Old 100th

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer II BCP, p. 340

The Lord be with you.And with thy spirit.Lift up your hearts.We lift them up unto the Lord.Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.It is meet and right so to do.

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.

The celebrant says a Proper Preface.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,

The people sing Holy, holy, holy (Hymnal S114) Willan

Please kneel or remain standing, as you are able.

All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine ownimage; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifi ce for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifi ce, until his coming again.

For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, 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.”

Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all ofyou; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”

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Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless andsanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son JesusChrist.

And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifi ce of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be fi lled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;

By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.

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

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 (Hymnal S152) Martens

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 All baptized Christians are invited to receive the sacrament, regardless of age or denomination. Those who have not been baptized are welcome to come to the communion rail for a blessing. You may indicate your desire for a blessing by simply crossing your arms over your chest. Gluten-free wafers are available from the intinction cup to the left of the lectern. If it is not easy for you to come to the altar rail, please inform an usher and we will bring the Eucharist to you.

AN INVITATION TO RECEIVE HEALING PRAYER During the distribution of communion, the chapel is open for healing prayer. If you desire prayers for healing, for yourself or others, you may go to the Chapel after receiving communion. A priest and a lay person will be present to pray with you.

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MUSIC DURING COMMUNION

And I saw a new heaven Edgar L. Bainton

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth:For the fi rst heaven and the fi rst earth were passed away;And there was no more sea.And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem,Coming down from God out of heaven,Prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying,Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men,And he will dwell with them and they shall be his people,And God himself shall be with them and be their God.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying,Neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away.

Please kneel, as you are able, for the prayer.

THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER BCP, p. 339

Let us pray.

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.

THE BLESSING

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

PROCESSIONAL HYMN • 598 Lord Christ, when fi rst thou cam’st to earth Mit Freuden zart

THE DISMISSAL

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

CLOSING VOLUNTARY Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542 J.S. Bach

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WORSHIP NOTES

Clergy The Rev. Colin Ambrose, celebrant; the Rev. Margery Kennelly, preacher; the Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill; and the Ven. Dr. Martin OdidiVerger Bob Van CleaveAcolytes William SpruillLector Doug GortnerLay Eucharistic Ministers Whit Smyth, Brian Moore, Mary Jackson, and Judith BroadbentUshers Phil Armstrong, Joseph Diggs, and Bob SnyderGreeters Sandra Lipman, Nathan Dunnavant, and Mary and Brandon Jackson

The fl owers on the altar today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of James Reaves Coker, Jr. and Charles Hamilton Morris.

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

The aumbry candle in the Jane Tompkins Weeks Chapel this week is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Jackson Bramblett Cox and in grateful thanksgiving for Austin Nelson Cox and Henry Thomas Cox by their parents Elizabeth and Allen Cox.

MUSIC NOTE Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is one of the most prolifi c composers from England. Well-known for works such as Enigma Variations, Cello Concerto, and Pomp and Circumstance, he brings a beautiful lyricism into today’s offertory. The choir sings the same musical patterns on two verses of this text, and it has a wonderfully combined solemnity and tunefulness. “And I saw a new heaven” by Edgar Bainton (1886-1956) is one of the most beloved anthems in our Anglican sacred works. Bainton is a British-born Australian composer whose fame is closely tied to this very anthem. The stunning text from Revelation is married to an equally imaginative musical language that projects majesty, wonderment, beauty, sorrow, and comfort.

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READINGS

OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 65:17–25

I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—and their descendants as well. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent—its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

NEW TESTAMENT READING 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13

Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it; but with toil and labor we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you. This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 21:5–19

When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them. When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrifi ed; for these things must take place fi rst, but the end will not follow immediately.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.”

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Nurturing Our Parish CommunityBy Jen and Andy Davis

St. George’s has nurtured all our fellowship needs. We have made more friendships the longer we have been at church, and by plugging into discipleship groups; it has deepened our faith too. We look at annual giving and the recent capital campaign as ways to nurture and foster our community that we depend on for opportunities to develop and deepen our children’s faith and our own.

STEWARDSHIP 2020

We thank all of you who already have made a pledge for 2020. We are pleased to report that our participation rate for annual stewardship has increased by nearly 6 percentage points from 2018 to 2019. Especially as we approach Thanksgiving, we ask you to think about all the blessings in your life and how you will respond. You can pledge via Realm, online, or by dropping a pledge card in the offering plate today. Thank you.

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLASSES TODAY AT 10:05AMFor complete descriptions of all classes, please visit stgeorgesnashville.org.

Adult Classes• The Rector’s Forum | Questions Jesus Still Asks: Answering Again the Call to Follow Christ led by the Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill Johnson Hall• What Lies Ahead: Understanding the Book of Revelation led by the Rev. Clint Wilson Hampton Hall• Understanding the Person and the Works of the Holy Spirit led by the Ven. Dr. Martin Odidi Chapel• Parenting Class led by the Rev. Margery Kennelly and Elizabeth and Craig Reavis Rooms 210–211• ETC: Ethics, Theology, and Conversation facilitated by Shirley Hercules Conference Room (upstairs)

Youth Upstairs 6th Grade 209 | 7th Grade/Confi rmation Dandridge A & B | 8th Grade Youth Outer Offi ces 9th - 10th Grade 206 | 11th - 12th Grade Akers Hall

Children: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sunday School 4th and 5th Grades 216 | 3rd Grade 118 | 2nd Grade 119 | 1st Grade 117 | Kindergarten 115Preschool 116 and 217

TODAY

St. Luke’s Toy Store Help stock the St. Luke’s Toy Store. Stop by the table in the Gathering Space for details Sundays, November 17, 24, and December 1. Questions about toy donations? Contact Katherine Merrill at 615-414-5085.

Pie Market Sunday, November 24 The Choristers of St. George’s will be holding their annual Pie Market on Sun-day, November 24, from 10:00-11:00am featuring an as-sortment of homemade pies and treats available to pur-chase just in time for your busy Thanksgiving week. New this year, there will be a limited number of pies made by the Choristers available to pre-order. Stop by the Gath-ering Space on November 24 and help support the Cho-risters program! For more information and to pre-order a pie, visit stgeorgesnashville.org/dessert or stop by the table in the Gathering Space today.

Volunteers Needed The 26th Annual Boulevard Bolt will be held on Thanksgiving Day! Please join us for this great community event to benefi t the homeless. Since inception, the Boulevard Bolt has raised over $3.8 million. We need volunteers to help with registration and race day set-up. You may sign up at stgeorgesnashville.org/bolt or fi nd us in the Gathering Space today.

Nametag November Nametags aren’t just a helpful way to remember people’s names; they actually help us get to know one another! This November St. George’s is pushing for all church members and staff to wear(!) nametags on a regular basis. In this season of growth we hope to make

St. George’s more hospitable and welcoming. Wearing nametags will help us grow in our familiarity with one another and with newcomers. Email Susalee Spruill at susalee.spruill@stgeorgesnashville.org for your nametag today, or sign up for a nametag on Sunday mornings in November in the Gathering Space.

Stewardship 2020 We want to be responsible with your generous gifts each year. Please make a pledge today to the 2020 stewardship campaign to help us arrive at a budget that will faithfully use your gifts to God and to St. George’s. Pledge via Realm, online, or drop a pledge card in the offering plate. Thank you.

UPCOMING

Breaking Bread Wednesday, November 20 Breaking Bread is a St. George’s community meal the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00pm in Hampton Hall. Reservations are required to reserve@stgeorgesnashville.org. Suggested donation of $7 per person with proceeds going to the Choristers.

Compline Wednesday, November 20, at 9:15pm in the Nave. This brief and beautiful service is set in a darkened church and sung by a small men’s choir. Remain as long as you wish after the service in this quiet space.

Youth Churchball Churchball is a church basketball league that plays on Saturday mornings from December to February. All youth grades 7th-12th are invited to participate and play this season. Register at stgeorgesnashville.org/youth/live by November 20.

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Prime Time Speakers Series Thursday, November 21 “Building the Future” Doug Kreulen, President and CEO of Nashville International Airport will discuss the future of Nashville from his vantage point. RSVP for the $10 lunch by Monday, November 18, to reserve@stgeorgesnashville.org or 615-385-2150 x 262.

Parish Advent Fair Sunday, November 24 Everyone is welcome to join us in Hampton Hall at 10:05am to create your family’s Advent wreath for this most special season of preparing the way for Christ to come to us. For more information and to register, go to stgeorgesnashville.org/adventfair by November 17. Cost is $10 per wreath. Sunday school classes for all ages will not meet so everyone can participate in the Advent Fair.

Walk in Love Walk in Love is an opportunity for women to focus on a verse of scripture and attend to how God speaks into our life in the present moment accompanied by friends ALL WHILE WALKING! How it works: meet at Edwin Warner Nature Center, 7311 Hwy 100 at 9:15am on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. We will gather rain or shine and walk for about 45 minutes on paved roads so if you have a stroller that works too.

Thanksgiving Day Service Join us at 10:00am in the Nave for a service of Holy Eucharist and make worship a special part of your Thanksgiving tradition.

Room to Ponder, Room to Rest St George’s invites all women to an Advent Quiet Day Saturday, December 7. This is a chance to retreat in the midst of a frenetic season and prepare your hearts for a Holy Advent and a Blessed Christmas! Sponsored by Daughters of the King and led by Rev. Margery Kennelly. The cost of the event is $20. Please make your reservation no later than Sunday, December 1. Register in the Gathering Space on Sundays, November 17, November 24, or December 1 or online at stgeorgesnashville.org/quietday.

From Eden to Eternity Art Exhibit St. George’s will host From Eden to Eternity: Embroidered Interpretation of Biblical Stories featuring original molas, the signature textile work of the Cuna Indian women of the San Blas Islands, an archipelago of more than 300 islands on Panama’s northern coast. The collection features vivid interpretations of biblical stories and symbols. Opening reception will be Sunday, December 8, at 4:00pm with guest speaker, Bishop Lloyd Emmanuel Allen, the fi rst Honduran-born Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras. The collection will be available for viewing November 24 through February 9 any time the church is open.

Inreach Shepherd for NovemberAlice Essary, 615-957-7156

Next Sunday’s Readings:The Twenty-Fourth Sunday After PentecostNovember 24, 2019Jeremiah 23:1-6Canticle 4Colossians 1:11-20Luke 23:33-43

CONSTRUCTION CORNER

Work has begun on the underground drainage system and will continue for the next several weeks. Work also continues on the retaining walls on the south side of the 104 lot and the building footprint.

We offer shuttle service to and from overfl ow parking at Truxton Trust (4525 Harding Pike) starting at 8:15am through the 11:15am service. The shuttle picks

up and drops off at the offi ce entrance closest to Belle Meade City Hall. You may also park on the gravel lot closest to Belle Meade Blvd where the 104 House was. Thank you!

Visit stgeorgesnashville.org/legacy for the latest information about construction. Questions? Contact Laura Zabaski, Parish Administrative Offi cer, at 615-385-2150 x 242 or laura.zabaski@stgeorgesnashville.org.

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP

We invite newcomers to fi ll out a Connect Card, found in the pew rack, placing it in the offering plate or handing it to an usher or priest.

Nursery care is available for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds during the 8:45, 9:00, and 11:15am services and during Sunday school at 10:05am. Childcare (for ages 3-5) is also available during the 8:45, 9:00, and 11:15am services.

Large Print Prayer Books and Hearing Assistance Aids are available in the church foyer. Ask an usher for help.

If you have a “T” switch that is compatible with audio induction systems on your hearing aids, you may switch it on in order to hear the service better.

4715 Harding Road | Nashville, TN 37205stgeorgesnashville.org | 615-385-2150

SUNDAY SERVICES7:30, 8:45, 9:00, & 11:15am | Holy Eucharist5:00pm | Evening Prayer with Holy Eucharist

WEEKDAY SERVICES (CHAPEL)7:00am Monday – Saturday | Holy Eucharist

10:00am Wednesday | Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer

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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. Clinton Wilson, 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. Sadie Zoradi, Dir. of Youth MinistriesMs. Heather Lawrence, Dir. of Campus MinistriesMrs. Catherine Beemer, Director of Parish GivingMrs. Elizabeth Reavis, Dir. of CommunicationsMrs. Laura Zabaski, Parish Administrative Offi cer