St.

Martins Episcopal Church

A Beacon of Christs Love, Spirit Fed, Serving Others

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost & Holy Baptism The Holy Eucharist Rite II
August 12, 2012 10:15
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 10:00 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 Processional 48 O Day of Radiant Gladness Es flog ein kleins Waldvogelein BCP 299

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

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

The Collect of the Day

The Celebrant says to the people

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. People Amen.
Children ages 4-8 are invited to Childrens Worship. They will return at The Peace.

The Lessons
The First Lesson (See Insert) Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm (See Insert)
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The Second Lesson (See Insert) Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn 690 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Cwm Rhondda

The Holy Gospel (See Insert) Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Celebrant People

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Rev. Jon Hall

The Sermon The Presentation and Examination of the Candidates

The Celebrant says

The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

Sponsor

I present Jessica Louise Griggs to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Celebrant

Jessica, Do you desire to be baptized?

Candidate

I do.
Parents and Godparents

I present Riley Lynn Griggs to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Parents and Godparents

I present Quinn Gregory Maguire 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 child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents

I will, with Gods help.

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 Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

against God? I renounce them. Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? I renounce them. Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? I do. Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? I do. Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? I do.

The People stand.

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 these persons who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal Covenant. The Baptismal Covenant Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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Celebrant People

Celebrant People

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 Gods help. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with Gods help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with Gods help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with Gods help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with Gods help.
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Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People

Prayers for the Candidates

The Celebrant then says to the congregation

Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth.
The Celebrant leads the following petitions Celebrant Deliver them, O Lord, from People Lord, hear our prayer. Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People

the way of sin and death.

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
The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying People Celebrant People Celebrant

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God 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
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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.
At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water

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. People Amen. The Baptism
The candidates are presented to the Celebrant.

Jessica, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People Amen.
Then the Celebrant places a hand on the person's head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross using Chrism and saying

Jessica, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. People Amen. Riley, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People Amen.
Then the Celebrant places a hand on the person's head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross using Chrism and saying

Riley, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever.

Quinn, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People Amen.
Then the Celebrant places a hand on the person's head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross using Chrism and saying

Quinn, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. People Amen.
The baptismal candle is lit from the Pascal candle and given to the baptized, with these words: Celebrant Receive the Light of Christ. People Thanks be to God. When this action has been completed, the Celebrant, 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 this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, 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. People Amen.
the Celebrant says

Let us welcome the newly baptized.

Celebrant and People

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

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

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 in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. 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:
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Holy, holy, holy Lord

Sanctus

S 129

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.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

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."

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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. 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
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

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Fraction Anthem

S 154

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.
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.
All baptized Christians 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. Full Communion is received in either the bread or the wine individually. 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. During the ministration of Communion, the following music is sung by all.

Communion Hymn 335 (Blue Book) Communion Hymn 341 (Blue Book)

Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness For the Bread which you have Broken

Schmucke dich Omni die

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The Sending Forth of Our Eucharistic Visitors

The Eucharistic Visitors come forward to the Altar Rail Celebrant

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.

Post Communion Prayer

Celebrant and People

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. People Amen. The Blessing Celebrant Gods Blessing be with you, Christs peace be with you, the Spirits outpouring be with you, now and always. People Amen. Recessional Hymn 490 (Blue Book) I want to walk as a child of the light Houston

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The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia! People Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia! Postlude

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Liturgical Participants
Celebrant Crucifer The First Lesson The Second Lesson Leading in Prayer Ushers Chalice Bearers Altar Guild Eucharistic Visitors Greeters Organist Childrens Worship Leader Nursery The Rev. Jon Hall Ellie Ecker Maxine Heller Andrew Wiles John Lange Mary Jane Drake, Wayne Peters Lana & Joe Biondo Nancy Young & John Lange Ruth Minster, Mary K Heyde Sherri Algren, Renee Jerry Bev Weaver, Ray Harbert Vikki & Jeff Nordeen Sue Clauss Julie Clark Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

Nursery Service available from 10:00 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 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 Susan Cupini, 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.

Convention Delegates Larry Cornelius (2012), Wayne Peters (2013), Lincoln Drake (2013) Dana Griggs (2014), Carolann Sternberg (Alternate 2012)

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