The Third Sunday after Pentecost
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
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
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
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
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
All that You’ve done for me
By Phil Whickham CCLI #2542584
The Opening Acclamation
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant : Let us pray
The Collect of the Day
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Lesson
A Reading from the Book of Exodus 19:2-8a
The Israelites had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain. Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.”
So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. The people all answered as one: “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.”
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
Psalm 100
1 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *
serve the Lord with gladness
and come before his presence with a song.
2 Know this: The Lord himself is God; *
he himself has made us, and we are his;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
3 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; *
give thanks to him and call upon his Name.
4 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; *
and his faithfulness endures from age to age.
Second Lesson
A Reading from the Book of Romans 5:1-8
Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person– though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
Gospel
Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
Matthew 9:35-10:8
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shep
herd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
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
Celebrant:
Let us pray to the Lord, who sends us out as laborers into the harvest, saying: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gracious God, you sent your Son among the crowds to teach, to proclaim the good news, and to heal every disease and sickness.
Give your Church the same compassion for the lost, the weary, and the oppressed.
We pray for Sean, our Presiding Bishop, Shannon, our Bishop, and all ministers of your Gospel.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
You told your disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”
Raise up in every generation faithful servants—bishops, priests, deacons, and lay leaders—who will go where you send them.
Strengthen those who serve in mission fields, both near and far.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
You gave your apostles authority to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons, and proclaim your kingdom.
Grant courage and faith to your people, that we may freely give as we have freely received.
Make us instruments of your mercy in our homes, our schools, and our community of Houma.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
You sent your disciples out in vulnerability, trusting in your provision.
Teach us to rely not on our own strength, but on your grace.
Guide all who face uncertainty, danger, or hardship, especially those who suffer for righteousness’ sake.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
You had compassion on the crowds, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Comfort and restore all who are sick, grieving, or in any need.
Bring healing in body, mind, and spirit.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
You promise that those who endure to the end will be saved.
Strengthen us to remain faithful in times of trial and to bear witness to your truth with love.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, trusting that they are gathered into your eternal harvest.
Grant them rest and bring us with them into your heavenly kingdom.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Celebrant:
O God of compassion and mission, you call us to proclaim your kingdom and to serve in your name:
Send us out with courage, sustain us with your grace, and make us faithful witnesses of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Confession of Sin
Leader 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.
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: O Come To The Altar
Are you hurting and broken within?
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself?
Do you thirst for a drink from the well?
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today, there’s no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes, a new life is born
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood
Oh, what a Savior
Isn’t He wonderful?
Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen
Bow down before Him
For He is Lord of all
Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
The Father’s arms are open wide
By Elevation Worship CCLI #2542584
Reception of Gifts
Loving God, may this offering honor the work you have given us to do here in this place. Rooted in Abundance, Generosity, and Gratitude we offer these gifts for your honor and glory. Amen
Eucharistic Prayer B
The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or 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.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said
Preface of the Lord’s Day
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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 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 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.
Fraction Anthem S 164
Breaking of the Bread
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us:
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Communion Hymn: Communion
We are returning
To the place we’ve always belonged
Right here with You
Take me back to the garden
Lead me be back to moment I heard Your voice
Take me back to communion
Lead me back to the moment I saw Your face
And it was all so simple
It was easy to love
No space between us
It was easy to trust
‘Cause You are closer, closer than my skin
And You are in the air I’m breathing in (yes, You are)
And here’s where the dead things come back to living
I feel my heart beating again.
And this is the garden
Here in the place I find You close
This is communion
Here in the place I’m fully known
And it was all so simple
You’re so easy to love
And no space between us
You’re so easy to trust
‘Cause You are closer, closer than my skin (yes, You are)
And You are in the air I’m breathing in
And Here’s where the dead things come back to living
I feel my heart beating again
It feels so good to know You are my friend
My friend, my friend, yeah (oh-oh)
Mmh, it’s where I’m meant to be
Me In You, yeah, yeah
This is where I’m meant to be
Me in You, and You in me
I don’t have to prove a thing
You’ve already approved of me (this is where)
This is where I’m meant to be
Me in You, and You in me
And I don’t have to prove a thing (I don’t)
You’ve already approved of me
‘Cause this is where I’m meant to be
Me in You, and You in me (and I don’t have to)
I don’t have to prove a thing
You’ve already approved of me (this is where)
This is where I’m meant to be
Me in You, and You in me
And I don’t have to prove a thing
You’ve already approved of me
‘Cause You are closer, closer than my skin
You are in the air I’m breathing in
Here’s where the dead things come back to living
I feel my heart beating again
It feels so good to know You are my friend.
There’s nothing like Your friendship
There’s nothing like this friendship with You, with You, with You
We are returning
We are returning
To the desire of Your heart
We are returning
We are returning
We are returning
Post Communion Prayer
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.
Recessional Hymn: Go Make A Difference
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
We are the salt of the earth, called to let the people see
The love of God in you and me
We are the light of the world, not to be hidden but be seen
So go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
We are the hands of Christ, reaching out for those in need
The face of God for all to see
We are the spirit of hope, we are the voice of peace
So go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
So let your love shine on, let it shine for all to see
And go make a difference in the world
And the spirit of Christ will be with us as we go
So go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference, we can make a difference
Go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference in the world
Go make a difference in the world
The Dismissal
Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Week of 6/14-6/20: Norma Price, Hunter Rulf, Eleanor Waldron
Worship Team Schedule
Eucharistic Ministers Sharon Pontiff, Harold Belanger,
Emilie Daye, Dana White
Lectors Becky Becnel, Kodiak Cox
Ushers Jack and Brenda Babin, Karen Kelly
Vestry Member on Duty Hunter Rulf
Altar Guild Gail Duhe’
Flower Guild Debby Fortier
Hospitality Debby Fortier
PARISH PRAYER LIST
Florence, Jay, Mary, Lydicia, Jere, Lona, Bob, Mattie, Brenda, Shirley, Lynn Kelley, Pauline, George and Beth, Pearl, Leonard, Lynn Navarre, Sandy, Barbara, Gerard, Helga, Marlene, Kenneth, Missy, Julia, Walter, James Gregory, Rowan, Sally, Family of Stephen Bourgeois, Larry Robichaux