The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August 13, 2023

10:00 a.m.
 THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 13, 2023 10:00 a.m. Rite II
Welcome to all joining us in person or online!
We are so glad you are with us this morning. All prayers are included in this bulletin, and
all hymns are in the blue hymnals (unless otherwise indicated). In the pew rack you will
find a Newcomer’s card. We encourage you to fill it out and place it in the alms basin at
the Offertory. Restrooms may be found in the parish house.

The Liturgy of the Word

Prelude

The congregation stands

Hymn in Procession
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven, Hymn 410

Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. 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.

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Gloria S 280

The Collect of the Day

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

Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that
we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lessons The congregation sits

A Reading from the First Book of Kings (19:9-18)

At Horeb, the mount of God, Elijah came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the
word of the Lord came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He answered, “I
have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your

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covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am
left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.”

He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass
by.” Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking
rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an
earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but
the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard
it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.
Then there came a voice to him that said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He
answered, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have
forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword.
I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.” Then the Lord said to him,
“Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint
Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel;
and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place.
Whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall kill; and whoever escapes from the
sword of Jehu, Elisha shall kill. Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that
have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 85:8-13 Said in unison

8 I will listen to what the LORD God is saying, *

for he is speaking peace to his faithful people
and to those who turn their hearts to him.
9 Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, *
that his glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth have met together; *
righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth shall spring up from the earth, *
and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 The LORD will indeed grant prosperity, *
and our land will yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him, *
and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.

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A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans (10:5-15)
Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person
who does these things will live by them.” But the righteousness that comes from faith
says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring
Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from
the dead). But what does it say?
“The word is near you,
on your lips and in your heart”
(that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that
Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be
saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the
mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to
shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of
all and is generous to all who call on him. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of
the Lord shall be saved.”

But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to
believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without
someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent?
As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Gospel The congregation stands

Matthew 14:22-33

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

Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he
dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by
himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat,
battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in
the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him

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walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear.
But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He
said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward
Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink,
he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him,
saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the
wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of
God.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon Hymn
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God, Hymn 711

Sermon The congregation sits The Rev. Thomas Clement

Nicene Creed The congregation stands

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. 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.
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The Prayers of the People
The congregation stands or kneels. The petitioner leads the congregation in prayer.

At the end of the petitions, the celebrant continues:

Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, "Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave
with you:" Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and
unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign,
now and for ever. Amen.

Confession of Sin
Celebrant Let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor.

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 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.

Peace The congregation stands

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Announcements The congregation sits P. 12

The Holy Communion

Offertory Sentence
Celebrant Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor
to the Lord.

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 Offerings may be made electronically by scanning the QR code on your
smartphone, or simply text SJWR to 73256 followed by the gift amount (e.g.,
SJWR 50).

Offertory Hymn
Let Us Break Bread Together, Hymn 325

At the Presentation The congregation stands

Doxology Old Hundredth

Great Thanksgiving – EOW Eucharistic Prayer I

Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and
fountain of mercy.

You have filled us and all creation with your blessing and fed us with your constant love;
you have redeemed us in Jesus Christ and knit us into one body. Through your Spirit you
replenish us and call us to fullness of life.

Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we
lift our voices with all creation as we sing:

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Sanctus S 129

Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in
your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our
care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace.

But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your
goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another,
and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of
salvation for all people.

Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from
slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of
salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in
Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving
himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom
and life.

On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had
given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my
Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

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As supper was ending, Jesus 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
poured out for you and for all 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.

Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this
bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our
Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit
and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your
daughters and sons, that with St. John and all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we
may praise your Name for ever.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be
honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever.

The Lord’s Prayer (Contemporary Version)

Celebrant As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on
earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who
sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the
power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Breaking of the Bread

Fraction Anthem S 154

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.

The congregation comes forward for Communion or a blessing. Gluten-free wafers are
available upon request. The consecrated wine is available (drinking from the cup only) for
those who wish to receive it. All are welcome to receive Communion.

Music at Communion

Postcommunion Prayer The congregation stands or kneels

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have
united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in
heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim
your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior.
Amen.

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Blessing

Hymn in Procession
Eternal Father, Strong to Save.

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

Postlude

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 Announcements
The 2023 Parish Directory
Jared has begun to assemble the 2023 St. John’s Directory. If you have had a
change of address, phone number, or email, please call the office and let us
know!

Our New Youth Room – Seeking Used Games

Our Children and Youth Task Force – Leah Timmerhoff, Jamie
Gianoutsos, and Thomas Clement – have been converting one of
the unused classrooms into a youth space for our pre-teens. If
anyone has any LEGO sets, craft items, books, or other games you
would like to donate for the space, please bring the items to the
office.

Mark Your Calendars – Homecoming Sunday!

Homecoming Sunday will take place on Sunday,
September 10th. Join us for a bounce house, an ice cream
truck, grilled food, and great fun as we kick off the program
year! We will also have the 2023 Parish Directory and
Ministry Handbook available to pick up. We can’t wait to
see you there!

The Consecration of Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent

Saturday, September 16
The new Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland will be consecrated on Saturday, September
16 at the National Cathedral at 11 a.m. Please consider attending as a representative of St.
John’s!

Decorations for the Youth Room – Bring Your Pre-Teens!

On Sunday, August 20th, Leah Timmerhoff and Deb Rogers will have an arts and crafts
table set up at coffee hour for our kids aged 10+ to make decorations for the new Youth
Room. Mark your calendars!

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 For Our Prayers This Week
Cameron Ken Charlie Barbara
Andrea Dennis Robin Beth
Paul Bernard Phoebe Betsy
Susan Bonnie Jim Joe
Sue Lois Greg Virginia
Judy Gayssie Janet Robert
Jim Greg Nancy Rob
Connie Ron Blair Stacy
Bob Mike Shirley Raven
Brent Maggie Timarie Ann
Janet John Mark Philip
Emma Tim Finley Harold
Martha Frank Carrot
Lorraine Lauren Maggi
Mae Elizabeth Sierra
O Lord you gather us into this St. John’s community of faith and beckon us to relinquish our lives
into your care and to care for our brothers and sisters. Thank you for your never-failing love. We
ask you to be with those for whom our prayers are requested and give us grace to daily make
intercessions on their behalf, trusting in your healing presence in all of our lives.

August 13 Juliet Frank

August 14 John DiNatale
Zach Woodard
August 15 Brian Brooke
August 16 Tim Hurley
Watch over thy children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may
be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up
if they fall; and in their hearts may thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of their
lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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 This Week at St John’s
Monday, August 14
11 a.m. Art Class, Parish Hall

Tuesday, August 15
9 a.m. Morning Prayer, Terrace
2 p.m. Staff Meeting, Library

Wednesday, August 16
7:30 p.m. AA, Library

Thursday, August 17

Friday, August 18
8 p.m. AA, Parish Hall

Saturday, August 19
Sunday, August 20
8 a.m. H.E. Rite I, Fountain
9:30 a.m. Childcare, Nursery
10 a.m. H.E. Rite II with Hymns & Children’s Chapel, Church & Online
11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour, Parish Hall
7 p.m. Al-Anon, Library
8 p.m. AA, Parish Hall

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 Permissions
Texts of the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel taken from the New Revised Standard
Version Bible, Copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of
the Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Gloria: Glory to God in the highest. Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932). ©1985 Church
Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Doxology: From all that dwell below the skies. Text: Thomas Ken (1637-1711). Music: Old
100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis
Bourgeois. Public Domain.

Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy. Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932). ©1985 Church Publishing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

Great Amen: Sevenfold Amen (Saint Mary’s Mass). Music: Carl MaultsBy. © 1989 Malted
Milk Music. All Rights Reserved.

Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover. Music: David Hurd (b. 1950) from New Plainsong.
Copyright: © 1981, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

All St. John’s 10 a.m. worship services are live streamed via video for our online
congregation.

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 Participating in the Service
Clergy: The Rev. Thomas Clement
Ushers: Robert Hopkins & Ritchie Solter
Vestry Greeter: John Rogers
Chalicist & Petitioner: John Shilling
Chalicist:
Acolyte: Samuel Gianoutsos-Jordan
Lectors: Lee Carpenter &
Music Director: Ben Buchanan
Altar Guild: Muffin Dell, Jenny Hopkins, & Amanda
Wharton
Children’s Chapel:
Nursery: Cheryl Trent & Elizabeth Meade
Coffee Hour: Liisa Binebrink

Staff
Associate Rector, The Rev. Thomas Clement associate@stjohnswrp.org
Parish Operations Manager, Jared Hancock administrator@stjohnswrp.org
Financial Administrator, Laura Demiri office@stjohnswrp.org
Music Director, Benjamin Buchanan musicdirector@stjohnswrp.org
Lay Pastor, John Shilling laypastor@stjohnswrp.org
Director of Children and Youth, Gabrielle Bruestle children@stjohnswrp.org
Nursery Supervisor, Cheryl Trent

Vestry
Ann Hankin, Sr. Warden
Cindy Sullivan, Jr. Warden
Frank Martien, Treasurer Amanda Wharton, Registrar
Anette Goelet, ’24; Jim MacDonald, ’24; John Rogers, ’24; Lee Carpenter, ’25; Liz
Stierhoff, ’25; Andy Knight, ’25; Ann Fenwick, ’26; Chic Reid, ’26; Sissy Altstatt

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