St.

Martins Episcopal Church

A Beacon of Christs Love, Spirit Fed, Serving Others

The First Sunday of Advent

The Holy Eucharist Rite II

December 2, 2012 10:15 a.m.
Welcome! We are glad you are worshiping here today. We encourage all to settle in to a spirit of prayer before the service begins and to sing during Holy Communion. Please be sensitive to the needs of your fellow worshipers by silencing cell phones and maintaining a spirit of God focused peace. Thank you.

Nursery Service available from 8:45 am 11:30 am

Ages: Infant 4 years old

Two books prescribe our liturgy: The Hymnal is the blue book in the pew rack and The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is the red book. We would like to have a record of your visit. Please complete a Welcome Card found in the pew and either drop it in the offering plate or hand it to a clergy person. A greeter is near the front doors to provide any other information. Hearing assist devices are available from the ushers.

Thank you for worshiping with us.

Prelude

Savior of the Nations Come

Dietrich Buxtehude

Saying the prayer of blessing, the Officiant may touch the wreath or make the sign of the cross over it.

Blessing of the wreath

Priest

O heavenly Father, you make all things holy by your word of blessing. Bless, we pray, this wreath which we have made that it may be a sign of your eternal life and love. As we light these candles and offer you prayer and praise, may our hearts and minds be prepared for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. People Amen.
Light the first blue candle.

The First week of Advent:

Leader

Keep awake, for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly.
Leader and people

God our Father, we ask for the light of your peace and love to shine in our hearts and in our world. Help us to prepare ourselves and our homes to receive the light of the world, our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen. Processional Hymn 616 (Blue Book) Hail to the Lords Anointed Es flog ein kleins Waldvogelein

Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be Gods kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity 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. People Amen.
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Song of Praise (sing three times)

Trisagion

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The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. People Amen.
Children ages 4-8 are invited to Childrens Worship. They will return at The Peace.

The Lessons
The People Sit.

The First Lesson Jeremiah 33:14-16 Reader A Reading from the Book of Jeremiah. The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness." Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
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In unison

Psalm 25:1-9
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To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;

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my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Show me your ways, O LORD, * and teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long.

Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD. Gracious and upright is the LORD; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies

The Second Lesson 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Reader A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn 601 (Blue Book)
All stand.

O Day Of God, Draw Nigh

St. Michael

The Holy Gospel Luke 21:25-36 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. "Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may 5

have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." Priest The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Nicene Creed
All standing, the people join in saying

The Rev. Stephen Bergmann

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.
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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 worshipped 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 people kneel or stand.

The Prayers of the People

Priest

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As we keep awake for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us offer prayers to God who stirs up strength and comes to help us, praying: Come, O Lord, and save us.
Prayer leader:

For the peace of the world, and for our unity in Christ, we pray: Come, O Lord, and save us. For Katherine, our Presiding Bishop and for Wayne our bishop. For Jon our rector, and Emily and Stephen, our assistant priests. For all bishops, priests, and deacons, let us pray to the Lord: Come, O Lord, and save us. For the church throughout the world and the faithful in every place. For the ministry of the baptized, and for those preparing for baptism, we pray: Come, O Lord, and save us. For the leaders of the nations and all in authority, that we may work together to combat HIV / AIDS, malaria and other diseases, we pray Come, O Lord, and save us. For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need. Come, O Lord, and save us. For justice, peace, and freedom among peoples of the earth, we pray: Come, O Lord, and save us. For travelers, refugees, and displaced persons; for the hungry and the oppressed, and for those in prison, we pray: Come, O Lord, and save us.
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For our city and those who live in it, for our families, companions, and all those we love. We remember those celebrating birthdays this week We give thanks for healing and consolation. Please name aloud other thanksgivings you would care to offer. For all our many blessings, we pray: Come, O Lord, and save us. For the sick and the suffering; the injured and the infirm. We remember especially Please name aloud those for whom you wish to pray. For all those we name, and those we hold in our hearts, we pray: Come, O Lord, and save us. For the dying and the dead. We remember this day... Please name aloud those for whom you wish to pray. For all the departed, and for those who mourn, we pray: Come, O Lord, and save us. Joining our voices with Martin and with all the saints and angels of God, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord.
Celebrant:

O King of all the nations, only joy of every heart, keystone of the mighty arch who makes us one, come and save the creature you fashioned from clay. Glory to you for ever. People Amen. Confession of Sin Priest Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
All

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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
Celebrant

BCP 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. People Amen.
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The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Welcome and Announcements Invitation for Birthday & Anniversary Blessings

BCP 360

The Holy Communion

Offertory Voluntary One Single Candle Ruth Elaine Schram

Doxology 380, st. 3 Old 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. The Great Thanksgiving BCP 361

The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says People Celebrant People Celebrant People

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.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Holy, holy, holy Lord Sanctus S-130

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The people stand or kneel. Then the Celebrant continues

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.

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Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

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. People AMEN.
Celebrant

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, as we forgive those hallowed be thy Name, who trespass against us. thy kingdom come, And lead us not into temptation, thy will be done, but deliver us from evil. on earth as it is in heaven. For thine is the kingdom, Give us this day our daily bread. and the power, and the glory, And forgive us our trespasses, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread
A period of silence is kept.

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

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Fraction Anthem

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Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

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.
All baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion when visiting the Episcopal Church. When you kneel at the altar rail, place one hand over the other to receive the bread in the palm of your hand, then lift it to your mouth. Gently hold the chalice by the base and guide it to your lips or you may hold the wafer and when the chalice comes before you, dip the wafer into the wine. Those who do not wish to receive are invited to come to the altar rail and kneel to receive a blessing. Cross your arms over your chest as a sign that you are covered by the cross of Christ and the priest will be glad to offer you a blessing. If you are unable to come to the communion rail, please notify an usher, so that communion may be brought to you in the pew.

The Bread and Cup are given to the communicants with these words

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Amen.
During the ministration of Communion, the following music is sung by all.

Communion Hymn 56 (Blue Book)

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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Veni, veni, Emmanuel

Post Communion Prayer BCP 365 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 Sending Forth of Our Eucharistic Visitors
The Eucharistic Visitors come forward to the Altar Priest

People

In the healing name of Jesus and this congregation we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christs Body and Blood. We who are many are one body, because we share one bread, one cup.

The Blessing May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all sin. People Amen. Recessional Hymn 292 (Blue Book) O Jesus, Crowned with all Renown Kingsfold

The Dismissal Priest Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Postlude Oh, Thou of God the Father Dietrich Buxtehude

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Liturgical Participants
Celebrant Assisting Priest Crucifer The First Lesson The Second Lesson Leading in Prayer Ushers Healing Ministers Chalice Bearers Acolytes Altar Guild Greeters Music Director Organist Musicians Nursery Childrens Worship Eucharistic Visitors

The Rev. Jon Hall The Rev. Stephen Bergmann Abby Trieschmann Susanne Kress Michael Kress Jack Hauser Bob & Linda Huheey Larry Cornelius Diana Hauser, Mary Pomeroy Jack Hauser, Michael Kress Clare Wilkins, Shannon Gould Sherri Algren, Mary K Heyde Bette Crabtree, Ruth Minster Jeff & Vikki Nordeen Clay McKinney Sue Clauss Sanctuary Choir Jody Mena, Chen Nelson Teresa Reeves, Hope Mueller
Leanne Lyle, Mary K Heyde

Nursery Service available from 8:45 am 11:30 am

Ages: Infant 4 years old
All music reprinted by permission of One License.net, License A-714624

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St. Martins Episcopal Church

15764 Clayton Rd. Ellisville, Missouri 63011 Phone: 636.227.1484 Fax: 636.227.1494 www.stmartinschurch.org http://www.facebook.com/stmartinschurch

The Rt. Reverend George Wayne Smith, Bishop of Missouri The Reverend Jon W. Hall, Rector, jhall@stmartinschurch.org The Reverend Emily Hillquist Davis, Assistant Priest, edavis@stmartinschurch.org The Reverend Stephen Bergmann Clay McKinney, Music Director, cmckinney@stmartinschurch.org Michelle Magee, Administrative Assistant to Clergy, mmagee@stmartinschurch.org Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator, jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator, jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org Tom Warrington, Sexton Patrick Nelson, Sunday Sexton The Vestry Steve Young, Sr. Warden (2013) Tom Baranowski, Stewardship Liaison (2014) Clem Brooke, Jr. Warden (2015) Lynn Corning, Outreach Liaison (2015) Jane Klieve, Clerk (2014) Steve Gillies, Children, Youth Liaison (2013) Larry Cornelius, Treasurer (2014) Loretta Go, Parish Life Liaison (2015) Stewart Wiles, Asst. Treasurer, Packwood Fund Chair (2013) Mike Reeves, Parish Life Liaison (2015) Elizabeth Arras, Pastoral Care Liaison (2013) Ralph Trieschmann, Evangelism Liaison (2014)
*Date in parentheses is the end of the term of service in January of the year noted.

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