St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican ChurchThe Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

10:30 AMPentecost 20

Sunday, October 14, 2012361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1

416-463-1344

www.stbarnabas-toronto.com

Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the sharing

of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all.

(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church.

The Church in the MarketplaceEmbracing the Community

10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARISTOur 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 185

of the green Book of Alternative Services.(Stand as you are able.)

Prelude Adagio (from Flute Concerto in C) - Jean Marie Leclair (Fiona Strachan, flute)

The Gathering of God’s PeopleOpening Hymn 388 “Glorious things of thee are spoken”Service Music: David HurdGreetingCollect for Purity p. 185The Gloria p. 186Collect of the Day: Almighty God, in our baptism you adopted us for your own. Quicken, we pray, your Spirit within us, that we, being renewed both in body and mind,may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Children’s Focus led by Teresa Johnson

The Story of God’s People

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JOB 23: 1-9, 16-17

Read by Dr. Steven Shubert1Then Job answered: 2“Today also my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning. 3Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his dwelling! 4I would lay my case before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. 5I would learn what he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. 6Would he contend withme in the greatness of his power? No; but he would give heed to me. 7There an upright person could reason with him, and I should be acquitted forever by my judge. 8If I go forward, he is not there; or backward, I cannot perceive him; 9on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him; I turn to the right, but I cannot see him. 16God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me; 17If only I could vanish in darkness, and thick darkness would cover my face!”

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 22: 1-15 (sung) (Tone VIII.3)My God my God why have you for-sa-ken me? *and are so far from my cry and from the words of my distress? O my God I cry in the daytime but you do not an-swer; *by night as well but I find no rest. Yet you are the Ho-ly One, *enthroned upon the prai-ses of Is-ra-el. Our forefathers put their trust in you; *they trusted and you de-li-ver’d them.

They cried out to you and were de-li-ver’d; *they trusted in you and were not put to shame. But as for me I am a worm and no man, *scorned by all and despised by the peo-ple. All who see me laugh me to scorn; *they curl their lips and wag their heads say-ing, “He trusted in the LORD let him de-li-ver him; *let him rescue him if he de-lights in him.” Yet you are he who took me out of the womb, *and kept me safe up-on my mo-ther’s breast. I have been entrusted to you ever since I was born; *you were my God when I was still in my mo-ther’s womb. Be not far from me for trouble is near, *and there is none to help. Many young bulls en-cir-cle me; *strong bulls of Ba-shan sur-round me. They open wide their jaws at me, *like a ravening and a roar-ing li-on. I am poured out like water / all my bones are out of joint; *my heart within my breast is mel-ting wax. My mouth is dried out like a potsherd / my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; *and you have laid me in the dust of the grave.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son:and to the Ho-ly Spi-rit.

As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be:world with-out end A-men.

A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS 4: 12-16 Read by Sheila Cram12Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it

divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. 14Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks be to God.

Gospel AlleluiaCantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!All: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!Cantor: He trusted in the LORD let him de-li-ver him: let him rescue him if he de-lights in him.All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!Gospeller: The Lord be with you.All: And with thy spirit.Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to Mark 10: 17-31.All: Glory be to thee, O Lord.17As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No

one is good but God alone. 19You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honour your father and mother.’” 20He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” 21Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” 22When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. 23Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24And the disciples wereperplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” 27Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it isimpossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” 28Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” 29Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields with persecutions—and in the age to

come eternal life. 31But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”

The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.

HomilyAnthem Lead me, Lord – Samuel Sebastian WesleyLead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety. (from Psalms 4 and 5) Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed p. 189Prayers of the People led by Sue Ann EliteConfession & Absolution p. 191Sharing Christ’s Peace(All stand)Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.All: And also with you.(The members of the community, ministers and people, may greet one another in the name of the Lord.)

We Offer Our Gifts to GodOffertory Hymn 602 “Lift high the cross”Prayer over the Gifts: God of constant love, in this eucharist you renew the covenant made once with us in baptism. As you are faithful in all things may we, in our offering, be faithful to our calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our GiftsWe invite those who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing

to proceed to the chapel and then come up to receive communion.

Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 193The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. All: We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

“People of all ages and denominations who are baptized into Christ are invited and encouraged to share in communion. If you will not be receiving bread and wine, we would be pleased if you would join us

at the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”

Communion Hymn 84 “Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour” Prayer after Communion: Faithful God, in baptism and eucharist we are made one with you. May we who have shared in holy things always bear witness to your covenant,in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

Sharing God’s Love in the WorldDoxology p. 214 AnnouncementsFinal Hymn “Who would true valour see”

Who would true valour see,Let him come hither;One here will constant be,Come wind, come weatherThere’s no discouragementShall make him once relent

His first avowed intentTo be a pilgrim.

Whoso beset him roundWith dismal storiesDo but themselves confound;His strength the more is.No lion can him fright,He’ll with a giant fight,He will have a rightTo be a pilgrim.

Hobgoblin nor foul fiendCan daunt his spirit,He knows he at the endShall life inherit.Then fancies fly away,He’ll fear not what men say,He’ll labor night and dayTo be a pilgrim.

DismissalPostlude La Vibray (from Flute Sonata 2 in D minor) - Michael Blavet (Fiona Strachan, flute)

We welcome all who are new or visiting today. If we can serve you or you wish to know more about the church, please fill out

a visitors’ envelope, available in pews or at back of church.

The flowers at the altar are dedicated to the Glory of God in loving memory of Harry C. Broadhead,

sometime sexton of this parish.

Today’s Liturgical TeamOfficiant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold ShepherdDeacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillOrganist and Choir Director: Neil HoultonCommunion Minister: Teresa JohnsonServer: Annie StrainSidespeople: (Team 2): Neville Reid – Captain; Grace Caldwell-Hill, Millie Lowe, Lyn Inniss, Barbara Parks, Darryl NakamotoChancel Guild: Teresa Johnson

Today we remember in our Prayers: Anglican Cycle of Prayer, The Church in the Province of the West Indies, The Most Revd & The Hon. Dr. John Holder, Archbishop of the West Indies & Bishop of BarbadosDiocesan Cycle of Prayer, Durham & Northumberland DeaneryDeanery Cycle of Prayer, Chris Horne, Regional DeanParish Cycle of Prayer, Our ServersOutreach & Advocacy Cycle, St. Stephen in the Fields &St. Theodore of Canterbury

Music Notes:

Two weeks ago the organ prelude was by Samuel Wesley, who, as mentioned in the Music Notes, was notorious for fathering children out of wedlock. He eventually married his first relationship, but left her for another woman with whom he had four more children, one of whom was Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876). S.S. Wesley was involved in church music from an early age, first as a boy chorister at the Chapel Royal and subsequently as organist of Hereford, Exeter, Winchester and Gloucester Cathedrals. He also composed a great deal of music for the church. One of his most popular anthems is “Lead me, Lord” which is extracted from a longer piece, “Praise the Lord, O my soul”.Alas, this morning’s final hymn was not included in our current hymnbook; and had it been, the words would have been altered substantially. We’re going back to the original text, from John Bunyan’s allegory, “Pilgrim’s Progress”. It has been suggested as a reflection on today’s gospel reading.

“REMEMBERING”The choir is planning a special Remembrance Day concert on Sunday 11 November at 4 pm. It will feature our choir and lead singers with special guest Rob Crabtree, a Juno-nominated bagpiper, all performing a variety of both sacred and secular music (Scottish, Welsh, English and Canadian) that is associated with both World Wars - and maybe a sing-along or two! A programme is posted on various bulletin boards around the church. It would be a wonderful thing to fill the church for this concert, so please tell your friends and relatives. Advance tickets at $8 ($10 at the door) are now available from choir members and the church office. The money raised will be used to support the Organ Restoration Fund.

A Job vs. a Ministry

Someone has said there is a huge difference between having a job at church and having a ministry at church.

If you are doing it because no one else will, it’s a job. If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it’s a ministry

If you are doing it just well enough to get by, it’s a job. If you are doing it to the best of your ability, it’s a ministry.

If you’ll do it only so long as it doesn’t interfere with other activities, it’s a job. If you’re committed to staying with it even

when it means letting go of other things, it’s a ministry.It’s hard to get excited about a job. It’s almost impossible not to

get excited about a ministry.An average church is filled with people doing jobs. A great

church is filled with people involved in ministry.At the Advisory Board Meeting this past week, the various Ministry Representatives discussed areas where we need more help. Please find below a list of areas where our Ministries are lacking in strength. If you are interested in joining ANY OF THESE MINISTRIES, please see Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd or any member of the Leadership Team. We would love to direct you to the appropriate Ministry Chairs of any of the following: the Chancel Guild , the Outreach Program, the Sunday School, the Day Care Board, the Sides Teams, the Coffee Hour, the Lay Visitors, the Readers and the Choir.

LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE COMMUNITY

No Monday Night Bible study for a few weeksThere will be no Bible study for the rest of October. It will resume on November 5th at 7:00 PM in the rector’s study. All are welcome.

Thursday Eucharist resumes this week

Please note that Thursday communion with Fr. David will resume at 12 noon this Thursday, October 18th.

What are we reading for next month?The St. Barnabas Book Club is reading Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen for the November 7th meeting.

Riverdale Art 2012The 24th Annual St. Barnabas Art Show will take place on Friday, October 19, from 6 to 8 PM (Artists' Reception), and on Saturday, October 20, from 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM in the Upper Hall & Reception Room.. Come along on either day (or both) and bring your friends.

Prayer ConferencePlease see bulletin board at the back of the church for info re Prayer Conference at St. John’s Church, York Mills on October 20th.Can you help?Our annual Christmas Bazaar is coming up soon on Saturday, November 3rd. Barney’s Diner, a very popular part of our Bazaar, is looking for monetary donations so we can purchase and prepare the food for it ourselves

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Thursday, October 18th 7:45 PM Choir PracticeIn the downstairs choir room

Friday, October 19th 6 to 8 PM Art Show Opening

Saturday, October 20th 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Art Show

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 18th 12 noon Holy EucharistIn the chancel

Sunday, October 21st Pentecost 219:00 AM Quiet Communion10:30 AM Choral Eucharist*

Readings: Job 38: 1-7; Psalm 104: 1-9, 25, 37bHebrews 5: 1-10; Mark 10: 35-45

CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold ShepherdHONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHCDEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillLEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller, Jan BookerORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil HoultonPARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft RanniORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates