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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Proper 21

September 29-30, 2018

Annual Stewardship Campaign Kickoff

Our Mission: To know Christ and to make Christ known.

Our Vision: To follow Christ’s teaching in an atmosphere of love, joy, and healing.

All are welcome!

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Guests, visitors, friends, and family, Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are delighted to welcome you!

In order to know you and how we could serve you and your family, please fill out a pew card to introduce yourself to us. You can put the card in the offering basket after the announcements.

If this is your first time at St Luke’s, be sure to sign our guest book available in the Gathering Hall before you leave!

Join us after the Sunday Services for light refreshments so we can welcome you more personally. Come to the Parish Hall (located to the right of the entrance doors) before you leave. We promise we won’t leave you standing staring at your shoes.

Be still and know that I am God! Psalm 46:10

Please, as you enter the Church, observe a sacred silence to prepare for your encounter with the Lord, and to allow others to do the same. You may want to use the following prayer...

O Almighty God, who pours out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and of supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Prayer No. 64, Before Worship; BCP, p. 833)

(8 & 10 a.m.) Prelude Voluntary VII (French Horn) G.F. Handel

The Word of God

Processional Hymn 359 God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets’ Heir

Opening Acclamation

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Collect for Purity 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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(5:30 pm & 8:00 am) Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

(10:00 am) Hymn of Praise S280

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Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Reading Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 A reading from the Book of Esther 1The king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. 2On the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled.” 3Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have won your favor, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me-- that is my petition-- and the lives of my people-- that is my request. 4For we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be killed, and to be annihilated. If we had been sold merely as slaves, men and women, I would have held my peace; but no enemy can compensate for this damage to the king.” 5Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther, “Who is he, and where is he, who has presumed to do this?” 6Esther said, “A foe and enemy, this wicked Haman!” Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen. 9Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs in attendance on the king, said, “Look, the very gallows that Haman has prepared for Mordecai, whose word saved the king, stands at Haman's house, fifty cubits high.” And the king said, “Hang him on that.” 10So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the anger of the king abated. 20Mordecai recorded these things, and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, 21enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the

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same month, year by year, 22as the days on which the Jews gained relief from their enemies, and as the month that had been turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, days for sending gifts of food to one another and presents to the poor. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 124 1 If the Lord had not been on our side, let Israel now say; 2 If the Lord had not been on our side, when enemies rose up against us; 3 Then would they have swallowed us up alive in their fierce anger toward us; 4 Then would the waters have overwhelmed us and the torrent gone over us; 5 Then would the raging waters have gone right over us. 6 Blessed be the Lord! he has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth. 7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the snare is broken, and we have escaped. 8 Our help is in the Name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Second Reading James 5:13-20 A reading from the Letter of James 13Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. 16Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. 17Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. 18Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. 19My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, 20you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner's soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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(8:00 & 10 a.m.) Hymn 509, vs. 1-2 Spirit Divine, Attend our Prayers The Gospel Mark 9:38-50 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark Glory to you, Lord Christ. 38John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40Whoever is not against us is for us. 41For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. 42“If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. 47And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, 48where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched. 49“For everyone will be salted with fire. 50Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

(10 a.m.) Hymn 509, vs. 5 Spirit Divine, Attend our Prayers

Sermon The Rev. Pierre-Henry Buisson

The Nicene Creed 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,

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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 Form II, adapted In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.

I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for Michael our Presiding Bishop, for Kirk our Bishop; for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church. Silence I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace. Silence

I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble. Silence

I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of God. Pray that they may find and be found by God. Silence

I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who have died. Silence

I ask your prayers for those in our prayer lists, the Yavapai-Apache Nation, St Anthony on the Desert, our companion Diocese in Navajoland, Bishop Zak and Amagoro Junior Academy, U.S. Vets, Boy Scouts Troop #10, scholarship recipients. Silence

I ask your thanksgiving for the birthdays of Jerry, Connie, Deborah, Bonnie, Charlotte, Tigger, Carmen, Liz, Robin, Bonnie, Ron and Ed, and for the anniversaries of Herb & Ann, Myron & Cynthia and Brian & Maureen. Silence You may add your own thanksgivings and petitions, silently our aloud. Silence. The Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Confession of Sin Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,

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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.

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: The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Birthday and Anniversary Prayer O God, our times are in your hands: look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace. Send your blessings upon them, that their homes may be a haven of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements

The Holy Communion Offertory Sentence Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

(10:00 am) Offertory Anthem How Can I Keep from Singing? Courtney The Choir of St. Luke’s Eileen Klein, Accompanist

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(8:00 & 10:00 am) The Presentation Hymn 380 vs. 3

The Great Thanksgiving Prayer C

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets,

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apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

Sanctus Said at 5:30 pm and 8:00 am, Sung at 10:00 am Hymn S130

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And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, 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."

After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, 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."

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. Lord God of our Fathers and Mothers; God of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebeccah, and Jacob and Rachel; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN.

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The Lord’s Prayer 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.

The Breaking of the Bread (5:30 & 8) Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. (10:00 am) Hymn S154

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The Communion 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.

All who are baptized are invited to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper. Please receive the bread in open and outstretched hands and sip the wine from the chalice, guiding it gently to your lips; or you may dip the wafer into the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available; please make your need known to the minister. Respond to receiving Communion by saying "Amen." If you prefer to receive a blessing instead, please indicate your choice by crossing your hands across your chest.

(10 a.m.) Communion Hymn 669 Commit Thou All that Grieves Thee

The Prayer of Thanksgiving Let us pray.

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.

The Sending of the Eucharistic Visitors In the name of this congregation, we send you to those who are homebound, that they share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one body because we all share in one bread, one cup.

Blessing: May the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

(8:00 & 10:00 am) Recessional Hymn 347 Go forth for God; Go to the World in Peace

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Dismissal: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Rondeau Jean Joseph Mouret

You may enjoy the Postlude offered by our gifted organist or leave the church as silently as possible. After the 10 a.m. service, you are warmly invited to join us for a time of fellowship in the Parish Hall.

Special Dates this WeekBirthdays September 30: Jerry Sweeden October 2: Connie Hargis, Deborah Mayne, Bonnie Rosa, Charlotte Willman October 3: Tigger Gillam, Carmen Welter October 4: Liz Kennedy October 5: Robin Borok, Bonnie Warner October 6: Ron James Anniversaries September 30: Herb & Ann Reynolds October 3: Myron & Cynthia Brower October 6: Brian & Maureen Riley

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church welcomes you! We are so glad you are here today to celebrate with us the day of the Lord!

Guests, friends, and family, please fill out a pew card and take the time to introduce yourself to us. We would like to know you! Let us know how the people of St Luke’s can serve you and your family. Be sure to sign our guest book before you leave! Flyers about St. Luke’s are available in the entry hall. Vestry: Beth Shaw, Senior Warden; Katie Staudt, Junior Warden; Joy Ramsey-Smith, Treasurer; Patricia Ogburn, Clerk; Monte Anderson; Liz Kennedy; Doug Ogburn; Deborah Pendleton-Maurice; Rosaleen Runnalls; Angeles Zarate; Mary Berkheiser; Earl Poole; Sharon Tootle, Members. Staff: Beth Parknowitz, Parish Administrator, Dennis Houser, Director of Music; Sophie Buisson, Children and Youth Director; Kay Houser, Organist; Helen Henderson, Bookkeeper; Tom Ghan, Sexton; Keehna Sture, Parish Nurse; John Euson, Chapel Organist. Clergy: Pierre-Henry Buisson, Rector; Denise Muller, Assistant Rector; Susan Armer, Richard Lassiter, Bob Wills, Jack Wolter, Assisting priests; Kimball Arnold, Chris Christy, Deacons.

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We acknowledge the living culture of the Yavapai-Apache nation, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the role they play in the life of this region. Resolution #2016-3, of the 56th Diocesan Convention