The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost The Holy Eucharist

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

Prelude I Shall Not Want

Processional Hymn Come, Thou Almighty King Words: Unknown, ca. 1757 Music: Felice de Giardini, 1769

Come, thou, almighty King, Help us thy name to sing, help us to praise!

Father all glorious, over all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days!

Come, thou incarnate Word, Gird on thy mighty sword, our prayer attend!

Come, and thy people bless, and give thy Word success, Spirit of holiness, on us descend!

Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear in this glad hour.

Thou who almighty art, now rule in every heart, And never from us depart, Spirit of power!

To thee, great One in Three, Eternal praises be, hence, evermore.

Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, And to eternity love and adore!

Celebrant: Blessed be God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Collect for Purity (in unison)

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 Summary of the Law Jesus said: you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 22:37-40

Kyrie Celebrant: Lord, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy. Celebrant: Lord, have mercy.

Gloria arr. Hodge

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray.

Collect Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people, that bringing forth in abundance the fruit of good works, they may be abundantly rewarded when our Savior Jesus Christ comes to restore all things; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Reading (all be seated) Malachi 3:13-4:6 (Pew Bible p. 778) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

The Gradual (all remain seated) Psalm 98: Sing, Sing a New Song to the LORD God

Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16 (Pew Bible p. 962) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Sequence (all stand) Celtic Alleluia CCLI: 1564180

Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Holy Gospel Mark 10:17-31 (Pew Bible p. 822) Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sequence (all stand) Celtic Alleluia CCLI: 1564180

Sermon

Nicene Creed (all stand and recite in unison)

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

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, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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], who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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. Prayers of the People (all kneel)

The Deacon says:

Please offer your prayers and thanksgivings this morning, either out loud or silently, and after the words “Lord, in your mercy” respond with “Hear our prayer”. Let us pray.

The Deacon concludes with the following prayer: Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. Confession (in unison)

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

The Celebrant says:

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

The Comfortable Words Words and music by Andy Piercy

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

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory But For You Who Fear My Name

(Lyrics from today’s Offertory are taken from our Malachi reading)

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 up to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.

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 Words: Traditional Music: Justin Philip Brooks, Tiffany Brooks

The Prayer of Consecration (all kneel)

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son Jesus Christ into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and offered himself once for all, 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. As our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace.

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.”

Likewise, 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.”

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, and we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may worthily receive this holy sacrament, and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us and we in him. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us with all your saints into the joy of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face.

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. The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Taize

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, O 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, whose character is always to have 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

I Shall Not Want Audrey Assad, Bryan Brown; CCLI: 7004369

Verse 1 From the love of my own comfort, From the fear of having nothing, From a life of worldly passions,

Deliver me, O God.

Verse 2 From the need to be understood, And from a need to be accepted,

From the fear of being lonely, Deliver me, O God. Deliver me, O God.

Chorus And I shall not want, No I shall not want,

When I taste Your goodness I shall not want;

When I taste Your goodness, I shall not want.

Verse 3 From the fear of serving others, From the fear of death or trial, And from the fear of humility,

Deliver me, O God; Yes, deliver me, O God!

Be Still My Soul Words and music by Jane Laurie Borthwick, Jean Sibelius, and Katharina Amalia von Schlegel

Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to your God to order and provide; In every change, He faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul; your best, your heavenly friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still my soul: your God does undertake

To guide the future, as He has the past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;

All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Be still my soul: the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord.

When disappointment, grief and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.

Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

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 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.

Stewardship Prayer (in unison)

O God, every good and perfect gift comes from you. Give us such awareness of your loving care, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise not only with our lips, but in our lives. We trust you, our Father, to raise up many at Christ Church who, with excitement for our future, will generously support your vision for our life together. We know that you can do exceedingly more than we ask or imagine, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Blessing The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

Recessional Hymn Be Thou My Vision Traditional Irish Hymn (8th century)

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that thou art Thou my best thought by day or by night

Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light

Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord Thou my great Father and I thy true son Thou in me dwelling and I with thee one

Be thou my battle shield, sword for the fight

Be thou my dignity, thou my delight Thou my soul’s shelter, be thou my high tower

Raise thou me heavenward, O power of my power

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise Thou mine inheritance now and always Thou and thou only, be first in my heart

High King of heaven my treasure thou art

High King of heaven, my victory won May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Son

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall Still be my vision, O ruler of all Still be my vision, O ruler of all

Dismissal

Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia. People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Postlude But For You Who Fear My Name Today

Celebrant: The Reverend Matt Rucker

Preacher: The Reverend Chuck Collins

Acolyte: Isaac Timmerman

Altarside Prayer: Jill Taylor, Nance Harris

Chalice Bearer: Ryan Taylor

Coffee Time: Edward Jones

Flower Guild: Marj Pelham, Amy Fondry

Lay Reader: Janet Bootz

Music Ministry: Jessica Hodge

Prayer Leader: Nance Harris

Sound: Nate Timmerman

Usher: Jim Craft ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank you for your patience and prayers as the Vestry continues to work on developing our path forward. During this time of transition, we ask that you would continue to pray for clarity, wisdom, energy, and grace for our Vestry as they work to figure out what their next steps are. Pray also for Christ Church as a body, that we would grow in unity and love for each other, trusting God's leading for us. Adult Education Please join us in the Parish Hall as we conclude our Adult Education series on the Psalms. Next week, please join us for a presentation from David Alenskis, an Anglican missionary to Belize canonically resident in and supported by the Diocese of Western Anglicans. Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Next Sunday Would you like to help a family in need with Thanksgiving dinner? Next Sunday, November 24, we will be collecting frozen turkeys. They will be distributed to the needy in Phoenix by the Society of St Vincent de Paul along with a message of God’s love and Christ’s gift of salvation to the world. This is a very worthwhile effort but we need your help. Just bring a frozen turkey to church next Sunday. You can drop it off on the way into church. Thanks. Your help is very much appreciated.

Pledge Card Sunday Our annual Pledge Drive is upon us! If you have not received a pledge card in the mail, extras are available in the Narthex and the Parish Hall. We will be collecting the pledge cards during our worship services on Sunday, November 24. If you will not be attending that day, please feel free to submit them at any time before then. Please be in prayer as you consider what God would have you give in 2020. Thanksgiving Eve Service - Wednesday, November 27, 6:00 p.m. Please note, there will be a Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 27, at 6:00 p.m. There will be no service on Thursday morning, Thanksgiving Day. Neighborhood Ministries Christmas Store Drive – Thank You Many thanks to all of you who participated in our Neighborhood Ministries Christmas store drive last Sunday. We collected two SUV’s full of children’s gifts. Parent volunteers will be able to buy these gifts for their children using points they have earned serving at the facility. Your participation in this will benefit underprivileged children in Phoenix and send them a message of God's love and Christ’s sacrifice for us. Thanks. Your help is very much appreciated. Amazon Smile Amazon Smile is a charitable giving program in which qualified organizations can receive up to 0.5% 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! College-aged Small Group – Please note date change in November The CCA small group for college-aged students meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 pm at parishioners Christina Larsen and Jonathan Olson's home. Due to a schedule conflict in November, we met on the first and second Wednesdays, but we will resume our regular schedule in December. We will continue to read and discuss Augustine’s classic Confessions, a couple of pages per meeting (no homework!) For the address, please call or text Jonathan at 310.971.5403, or email jonathan.olson@gmail.com. Chronological Bible Study The Tuesday evening Bible study meets from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 14 near the playground. Anyone sixteen years or older is welcome to join this three-year study at any point. Come learn with us to better “see the Bible as one unified story that leads to Jesus!” Please email John with any questions at jlaffoon@christchurchphoenix.org.

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