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Sunday, November 3, 2024
All Saints Sunday
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite Two

Service from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)  Congregational participation in bold

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Announcements

Opening Hymn, all standing

“For all the saints” Hymn 287:1-2, 7-8, arr. Mark Slater

For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy Name, O Jesus, be for ever blessed.
Alleluia, alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might:
thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, the one true Light.
Alleluia, alleluia!

But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia, alleluia!

From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia, alleluia!

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit BCP 299
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

There is one Body and one Spirit;
There is one hope in God’s call to us;
One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
One God and Father of all.

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

Collect of the Day BCP 245

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

A Prayer for our Rector Search

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, especially Christ Church; and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lessons BCP 357

Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 24 BCP 613

1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, *
the world and all who dwell therein.
2 For it is he who founded it upon the seas *
and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep.
3 “Who can ascend the hill of the Lord? *
and who can stand in his holy place?”
4 “Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, *
who have not pledged themselves to falsehood,
nor sworn by what is a fraud.
5 They shall receive a blessing from the Lord *
and a just reward from the God of their salvation.”
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, *
of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, O gates;
lift them high, O everlasting doors; *
and the King of glory shall come in.
8 “Who is this King of glory?” *
“The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord, mighty in battle.”
9 Lift up your heads, O gates;
lift them high, O everlasting doors; *
and the King of glory shall come in.
10 “Who is he, this King of glory?” *
“The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory.”

Revelation 21:1-6a Pew Bible 1028

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Hymn, all standing

“I sing a song of the saints of God” Hymn 293:1-2, arr. Mark Slater

I sing a song of the saints of God, 
patient and brave and true,
who toiled and fought and lived and died 
for the Lord they loved and knew.
And one was a doctor, and one was a queen, 
and one was a shepherdess on the green:
they were all of them saints of God and I mean, 
God helping, to be one too.

They loved their Lord so dear, so dear, 
and his love made them strong;
and they followed the right, for Jesus’ sake, 
the whole of their good lives long.
And one was a soldier, and one was a priest, 
and one was slain by a fierce wild beast;
and there’s not any reason no, 
not the least, why I shouldn’t be one too.

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

John 11:32-44

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

“Take my life, and let it be” Hymn 707:1, arr. Josh Benninger

Take my life, and let it be 
consecrated, Lord, to thee;
take my moments and my days, 
let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands, and let them move 
at the impulse of thy love;
take my heart, it is thine own; 
it shall be thy royal throne.

Sermon Bishop Gary Lillibridge

Presentation and Examination of the Candidates BCP 301

The Celebrant says
The Candidate(s) for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

Parents and Godparents

I present XXXX to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

When all have been presented the Celebrant asks the parents and godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the children you present are brought up in the Christian faith and life?

Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help these children to grow into the full stature of Christ?

Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.

Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who can speak for themselves, and of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the infants and younger children

Question: Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
Answer: I renounce them. 

Question: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
Answer: I renounce them. 

Question: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
Answer: I renounce them. 

Question: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
Answer: I do. 

Question: Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
Answer: I do.

Question: Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
Answer: I do.

After all have been presented, the Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?

People We will.

The Celebrant then says these or similar words
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

The Baptismal Covenant BCP 304

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

I will, with God’s help.

Prayers for the Candidates BCP 305

The Celebrant then says to the congregation
Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth and for those who have renewed their commitment to Christ.

Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Send them into the world in witness to your love.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
Lord, hear our prayer.

The Celebrant says

Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.

Thanksgiving over the Water BCP 306

The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.

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

We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.

We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.

To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Baptism BCP 307

Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting priest, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the candidate, saying

XXXX, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross and saying to each one

You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop or Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them inquiring and discerning hearts, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

When all have been baptized, the Celebrant says
Let us welcome the newly baptized.

The Celebrant and People welcome the newly baptized BCP 308

We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

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

The All Saints’ Necrology is read by the Rector

“Necrology Meditation” Josh Benninger

Offertory, all seated

“Death shall be no more” Josh Benninger, Gail Wettstein, soprano

I saw a new heaven and earth, 
I saw the holy city come down from heaven.
I heard a loud voice say, “God will dwell on earth, 
and He shall wipe your tears away!
And death shall be no more, death shall be no more.”

Then I was shown the water of life, it flowed from
the throne of God and the lamb through the city;
and I saw the tree of life, its leaves were healing all the world.
And all will bow and worship God!
And death shall be no more, death shall be no more. 
--from Revelation 21 and 22

Presentation of gifts, all standing Old 100th, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams

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.

The Great Thanksgiving BCP 367

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.

For in the multitude of your saints, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away.

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:

“Holy, holy, holy” S-129

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.

The Celebrant continues 

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, 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 nd for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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,
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.

All baptized Christians are welcome at the Communion table. To receive Communion, place one hand over the other with palms facing upward. To receive the wine, intinct—dip the bread into the wine.

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

Communion Music

“Chorale” Ola Gjeilo, Orchestra and choral arr. Josh Benninger

Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine, 
et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Te decet hymnus Deus in Sion, 
et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem.
Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis caro veniet.
Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine, 
et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, 
and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Thou art worthy to praised, O God, in Zion, 
and to thee shall prayer be offered in Jerusalem.
Hear my prayer, for to thee shall all flesh come.
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, 
and let light perpetual shine upon them.

“In Christ alone” Keith Getty and Stuart Townend*

In Christ alone, my hope is found, He is my light my strength my song;
This Cornerstone this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love what depths of peace, when fears are stilled when strivings cease.
My Comforter, my all in all, here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied.
For ev’ry sin on Him was laid; here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay, light of the world by darkness slain;
then bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory, sins’ curse lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine, bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the pow’r of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home, here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand!

After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray.

Closing prayers BCP 366

Almighty and everliving God, 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 for ever. Amen.

Choral Blessing

“Non nobis domine” Patrick Doyle, Maximiliano Hinojosa, bass

Non nobis domine, domine. Non nobis domine,
sed nomine, sed nominee tuo da gloriam.

Not to us, O Lord, but to your name be the glory. (Psalm 115:1)

Closing Hymn

“Ye holy angels bright” Hymn 625:1-2, 4, arr. Mark Slater

Ye holy angels bright, who wait at God’s right hand,
or through the realms of light fly at your Lord’s command,
assist our song, for else the theme too high doth seem for mortal tongue.

Ye blessed souls at rest, who ran this earthly race
and now, from sin released, behold the Savior’s face,
God’s praises sound, as in his sight with sweet delight ye do abound.

My soul, bear thou thy part, triumph in God above:
and with a well-tuned heart sing thou the songs of love!
Let all thy days till life shall end, whate’er he send, be filled with praise.
till life shall end, whate’er he send, be filled with praise!

Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.

Hymns from Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS) II and Wonder, Love and Praise (WLP) are reprinted under OneLicense.net. A-709130.   1©2001 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing). CCLI 352915

Baptized today:

David Fuller McNamara, 
child of Avery & Patrick McNamara

Everet “Duke” Nicholas Miller
child of Colby E. Miller & Nicole Cunningham-Roberts

Margaret “Margo” Adele Prehn
child of Lauren & Thomas Prehen 

Choir

Sopranos
Alice Fuller
Kristina Hanley
Nancy Jones
Virginia Noble
Virginia Peche
Gail Wettstein
Heather Yun

Altos
Ferne Burney
Leslie Eichelberger
Jennifer Holloway
Pam Kittrell
Renee Sethness

Tenors
Osvaldo Chacon
Antonio Flores
Dan Goetz
Oscar Peche

Basses
Paul Blackwell
Donny Duggan
Jim Harnish
Maximiliano Hinojosa
Josep Peralba