• The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, 10 am, Nov. 10, 2024

    The Liturgy of the Word

    Processional Hymn:   This is Amazing Grace

     

    Who breaks the power of sin and darkness?
    Whose love is mighty and so much stronger?
    The King of glory, the King above all kings

     

    Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder?
    And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder?
    The King of glory, the King above all kings

     

    Refrain:

    This is amazing grace
    This is unfailing love
    That You would take my place
    That You would bear my cross

    You laid down Your life
    That I would be set free
    Oh, Jesus, I sing for
    All that You’ve done for me

    Who brings our chaos back into order?
    Who makes the orphans a son and daughter?
    The King of glory, the King of glory
    Who rules the nations with truth and justice
    Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
    The King of glory, the King above all kings

    Refrain

    Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
    Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
    Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
    Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
    Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
    Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
    Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
    Worthy, worthy, worthy

    Refrain

     

    By Phil Wickham   CCLI #2542584

    The Opening Acclamation

     

    Celebrant:    Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    People:        And blessed be his 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.

     

    Bless the Lord

    Refrain

    Bless the Lord oh my soul
    Oh my soul
    Worship His Holy name
    Sing like never before
    Oh my soul
    I’ll worship Your Holy name

     

    The sun comes up
    It’s a new day dawning
    It’s time to sing Your song again
    Whatever may pass
    And whatever lies before me
    Let me be singing
    When the evening comes

     

    Refrain

     

    Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

    People: And also with you.

    Celebrant : Let us pray

     

    The Collect of the Day

    O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    First Lesson

    1 Kings 17:8-16

    The word of the Lord came to Elijah, saying, “Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, “Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.” As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, “Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.” But she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar, and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks, so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die.” Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said; but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterwards make something for yourself and your son. For thus says the Lord the God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that the Lord sends rain on the earth.” She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as he and her household ate for many days. The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Elijah.

     

    Reader:    The Word of the Lord

    People:     Thanks be to God.

     

    Psalm 146

    1 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul! *
    I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
    I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

    2 Put not your trust in rulers, nor in any child of earth, *
    for there is no help in them.

    3 When they breathe their last, they return to earth, *
    and in that day their thoughts perish.

    4 Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! *
    whose hope is in the Lord their God;

    5 Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; *
    who keeps his promise for ever;

    6 Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, *
    and food to those who hunger.

    7 The Lord sets the prisoners free;

    the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; *
    the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;

    8 The Lord loves the righteous; the Lord cares for the stranger; *
    he sustains the orphan and widow,

    but frustrates the way of the wicked.

    9 The Lord shall reign for ever, *
    your God, O Zion, throughout all generations.
    Hallelujah!

     

     

    Second Lesson

    Hebrews 9:24-28

    Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year after year with blood that is not his own; for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

     

    Reader:    The Word of the Lord.

    People:     Thanks be to God.

     

    Cantor sings Alleluia, congregation repeats, cantor sings verse, congregation sings Alleluia

    Cantor: Speak, Lord, your servant is listening. Speak your words of wisdom, for the words you speak are everlasting life.

     

    Priest:      The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

    Mark (12:38-44)

    People:       Glory to you, Lord Christ.

     

    As Jesus taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”

    He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

     

     

    Priest:     The Gospel of the Lord.

    People:    Praise to you, Lord Christ.

     

    The Sermon                                    The Rev. Jim Morrison

     

    The Nicene Creed (all standing)
    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.

     

     

    Prayers of the People

     

    The Leader and People pray responsively

     

    In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

     

    Silence

     

    As we prepare to bring our gifts to the altar, let us raise our voices in prayer and praise, thanking God for the opportunity to walk in love together.

     

    I ask your prayers for the Church, God’s greatest gift to us.  For all who worship and serve this day.  For the wisdom and teaching of our bishops, priests, deacons, and laypeople. As Christ loved us,

    We walk in love.

    I bid your prayers for our Nation and for all nations; for all refugees, for an end to hostilities, for a spirit of Goodwill.  We pray for our citizens as we elect leaders, and for leaders who serve with love.  As Christ loved us,

    We walk in love.

     

    I ask your prayers for our neighbors, for the mission of our church and the ways we change the world with our gifts.  As Christ loved us,

    We walk in love.

    I invite your prayers for those who are sick, who are isolated, who are in despair.  We pray for caregivers and healers who care for those we love.  Please pray for those on our parish prayer list, and who we name now silently in our hearts.  As Christ loved us,

    We walk in love.

     

    I ask your prayers for the dead and the dying, and for those who mourn.  We pray for those we name now in our hearts.  As Christ loved us,

    We walk in love.

     

    I invite your celebrations, remembrances, and the naming of our many blessings, innumerable and filled with Grace.  May we be inspired to share our wealth, works, and wisdom with our neighbors and our Church as Christ loved us.

    We walk in love.

     

    Hear the prayers of your people, O God, and inspire us with gratitude and abundance as we share our many gifts with You and the world You made. Amen.

     

    We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

     

    Silence

     

    Confession of Sin

    Priest and People

    Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;  in your compassion forgive us our sins,  known and unknown,  things done and left undone;  and so uphold us by your Spirit  that we may live and serve you in newness of life,  to the honor and glory of your  Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

     

     

    Prayer of Absolution

    The Priest, stands and says

    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.

     

    The Peace

    Announcements

                Birthdays and Anniversaries

    The Offertory 

     

    Offertory Hymn:     Hungry

     

    Hungry I come to You
    For I know You satisfy
    I am empty but I know
    Your love does not run dry
    So I wait for You
    So I wait for You

     

    I’ve fallen on my knees
    Offering all my needs
    Jesus, You’re all
    This heart is living for

    Broken I run to You
    For Your arms are open wide
    I am weary but I know Your touch
    Restores my life
    So I wait for You
    So I wait for You

    I’ve fallen on my knees
    Offering all my needs
    Jesus You’re all
    This heart is living for, yeah, yeah

    I’ve fallen on my knees
    Offering all my needs
    Jesus You’re all
    This heart is living for

    So I wait for You
    So I wait for You, yeah

    So I wait for You
    So I wait for You, yeah

    And I’ve fallen on my knees
    Offering all my needs
    Jesus You’re all
    This heart is living for

    Yes, You are
    Yes, You are

    I’ve fallen on my knees
    Offering all my needs
    Jesus You’re all
    This heart is living for

    Hungry I come to You
    For I know You satisfy
    I am empty but I know
    Your love does not run dry

    Oh yeah

     

     

    Reception of Gifts

    Creator God, may these gifts honor the work you have given us to do.  May we bless, break, and share these gifts with you and our neighbors, walking in love as you have walked  with us. Amen.

    Eucharistic Prayer B

    The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and says

    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 him thanks and praise.

     

    Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

    It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

     

    Preface of the Lord’s Day

    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:

     

    Celebrant and People

    Sanctus                                                                            

    Celebrant and People sing                    

    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 people stand or kneel.

    Then 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 and 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,

    Celebrant and People

    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 our Blessed Mother Mary, St. Joseph, St. Matthew  and 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.

     

    The Great 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.

    Lamb of God                                                                                 

     

    The Breaking of the Bread

    At St. Matthew’s we welcome all persons, regardless of denomination, who have been baptized with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to share in the communion at this Altar. Those wishing to receive a blessing only may cross their hands over their heart.

    Communion Music:  Revelation Song

                                       

    Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
    Holy, holy is He
    Sing a new song to Him who sits on
    Heaven’s mercy seat

    (We sing it)

    Worthy is the, the Lamb who was slain
    Holy, holy is He, yeah-yeah, yeah
    We sing a new song to Him who sits on
    Heaven’s mercy seat, yeah

    Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
    Who was and is and is to come
    With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
    You are my everything and I will adore You, yeah

     

    Clothed in rainbows of living color
    Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder
    Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be
    To You the only wise King, oh

    Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
    Who was and is (and is to come)
    To come
    With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
    You are my everything and I will adore You
    (We adore Your name, we adore You, yeah)

    Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder
    At the mention of Your name

    Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder
    At the mention of Your name
    Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water
    Such a marvelous mystery, yeah!

     

    Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
    Who was and is and is to come
    With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
    You are my everything and I will adore You

    Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
    Who was and is and is to come
    With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
    You are my everything and I will adore You

     

    Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
    Who was and is and is to come
    With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
    You are my everything and I will adore You

     

    By Kari Jobe

    CCLI# 2542584

     

    Post Communion Prayer

    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.

    Recessional Hymn:  America The Beautiful

    The Dismissal

    Priest:       Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

    People:     Thanks be to God.

    Altar Flowers

    This Sunday’s Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and  in loving memory of Patrick Neigel, Ray Neigel, Lou Ostheimer, and Helen Ostheimer by Sandy Ostheimer.

    Birthday Prayer

    Watch over Your 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 heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

     

    Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Week of 10/27-11/2: Laura Lewis, Todd Dufrene, Susie Schexnaildre

    Joel Poole and Doug Holloway

    Week of 11/10—11/16: Brenda Bazet, Lila Spiers, Dana Davis,

    Vivian Boquet, Gale Navarre, Earl Carmichael

    Jay and Kathy Theriot

     

    Worship Team Schedule

    Eucharistic Ministers Kathy Theriot, Doug Holloway, TBA

    Lectors Sharon Pontiff, Jay Theriot

    Organist/Choirmaster Doug Hamilton

    Ushers: Jack and Brenda Babin, Karen Kelly

    Vestry Member on Duty: Walter Berry

    Altar Guild: Gail Duhe’

    Flower Guild: Keri Kelley

    Hospitality Harvey and Karen Chauvin