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Church Phone: 307-455-2313 Office Manager: Connie Ticknor

Church Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 am-noon and 1:30-4 pm

St. Thomas’ e-mail address: stthomas.wy@gmail.com Website: stthomasdubois.diowy.org

Rector: The Rev. Melinda Bobo Cell: 307-240-0514 Office Hours: Wednesdays 10 am-noon and 1-4 pm

Vestry Members

Senior Warden: Randy Lahr Junior Warden: John McPhail

Treasurer: Twila Blakeman Clerk: Sandy Lahr

Carol Petera Mandy Rose Julia Royall Lary Treanor

Food Bank hours: Saturday 10 am-noon Food Bank e-mail address: stthomas.fb@gmail.com

Welcome, Guests! Thank you for joining us! Please fill out the visitor card in your pew and drop it in the collection plate during the Offertory or give it to one of the ministers as you leave.

Greeters: Please come forward to help!

Fellowship: Melinda Bobo.

Flowers: Anita Thatcher.

Cover: “Wind River Mountain Sunset” by Ken Nattell.

Sunday, August 20: 2 pm Warm Valley Lodge service. Join residents from 4:30-5:30 pm Fridays for Happy Hour. 5 pm Eclipse Eve Evensong Eucharist.

Tuesday August 22: 9:30 am Bible Talk at Warm Valley Lodge. 9:30 am Food Bank Truck Delivery. Volunteers are appreciated. If you would like to help, please call Sheryl Isaly at 455-3856, so she will know how many are coming. 8-9:30 pm Last Square Dance of the season at the Rustic Pine. We need one more volunteer to serve soft drinks. Sign-up sheet is in the coffee room. Servers should arrive by 7:15.

Wednesday, August 23: 5-6 pm Summer Conversations in the Sanctuary. 6 pm Evening Prayer.

Thursday, August 24: 5-7 pm Summer Farmers’ Market.

Friday, August 25: 4 pm Vestry meeting in the Stewart House. Congregation members are welcome to attend.

Saturday, August 26: 10 am-noon Food Bank in the Stewart House. 11 am-1 pm Humane Society Dog Wash on St. Thomas’ lawn.

Sunday, August 27: 8:30 am Summer Conversations. 10 am service. 2 pm Warm Valley Lodge Service.

Please sign up in the Coffee Room to provide Altar Flowers and to host Fellowship.

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Celebrant/Preacher: The Rev. Melinda Bobo Eucharistic Minister: John Angst

Lector: Dorothy Remy Acolyte: Nancie Vion-Loisel

Music: Cindy Lewis Choir Director: Sue Bodar

Altar Guild: Cindy Lewis, Kathy Hodge, Lillie Lichtenwalner, Toni Finley, Nancie Vion-Loisel, Janice Peck.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

11 Pentecost, Proper 15, Year A

August 20, 2017

9 S. 1st ST, P.O. Box 735, Dubois, WY 82513

The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two Hymns may be found in the blue Hymnal 1982. Songs may be found in the maroon St. Thomas’ Songbook.

Prelude

Please remain seated.

Introit Surely the Presence of the Lord (sung twice) page 8

Please stand.

Processional Hymn 530 Spread, O spread, thou mighty word

Opening Acclamation

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

The Celebrant says

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.

Glory to God Gloria in excelsis page 9

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

The Celebrant says

Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of this redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Please be seated.

The Lessons

Reader A Reading from the Book of Genesis.

After the Reading,

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

2017 St. Thomas’ Pledges Amount pledged year-to-date (August 15th): $43,350.00

Pledges received year-to-date (August 15th): $31,923.38

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Psalm 133 Ecce, quam bonum! (said responsively by verse)

1 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, * when brethren live together in unity!

2 It is like fine oil upon the head * that runs down upon the beard,

3 Upon the beard of Aaron, * and runs down upon the collar of his robe.

4 It is like the dew of Hermon * that falls upon the hills of Zion.

5 For there the LORD has ordained the blessing: * life for evermore.

Reader A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans.

After the Reading,

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn 469 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy

Please stand.

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the Gospel,

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

Silence for reflection.

Please stand.

The Celebrant says

Let us join together in the Nicene Creed.

All say together

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,

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

Sanctus S-130

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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 Form VI

The Leader and People pray responsively

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

For all people in their daily life and work;

For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and John our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.

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Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Rochester, USA, and the Diocese of Rochester, Canterbury, England. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Rawlins. In our daily prayers we pray for those in the Armed Services. We also pray for [prayers in notebook]. Please add your own petitions at this time, either silently or aloud.

Hear us, Lord;

For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. [Thanksgivings in notebook]. Please add

your own thanksgivings at this time, either silently or aloud.

We will exalt you, O God our King;

And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Please add

the names of those you wish to remember, either silently or aloud.

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;

Who put their trust in you.

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

Silence as we call to mind our sins.

All say together 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.

The Celebrant 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.

People Amen.

All stand.

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

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord. The Peace is an ancient Christian practice that concludes the Liturgy of the

Word. A liturgical exchange of greeting through word and gesture, the Peace is a sign of reconciliation, love, and renewed relationships in the Christian community.

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Glory to God Gloria in excelsis S-280

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Celebrant Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into courts. Psalm 96:8

Please be seated.

Offertory Hymn 542 Christ is the world’s true light

Representatives of the congregation collect the money and other gifts and bring them and the people's offerings of bread and wine to the Celebrant.

Please stand.

Presentation Hymn Praise God from whom all blessings flow (tune 380) page 10

Wyoming Eucharistic Prayer

The people remain standing.

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.

The Celebrant says

We thank you, Creator God, that we live in a place where the glorious revelation of yourself is all around us. The prairie bursts with song from wind and birds and waving grasses. The abundance of animals roaming freely reminds us of our own freedom, and the many ways you provide us with sustenance in your kingdom. From the depths of the ocean floor you lifted your massive mountains and pointed them toward the heavens. We, like your son, our Lord, are called to these high places to get away and rest in communion with you.

We marvel as we wander through stately pines and twirling aspens along the creeks, where trout dance on their tails above the rocks, and deer and elk sip from the water’s edge; and we remember that you have given us the Living Water to quench our thirst. Our spirit is refreshed, and our strength renewed.

We welcome the passing of seasons in broad circles of time, with anticipation of new things to come, and we recognize that same feeling of hope that encircles our faith. Our lives are lived between sunrises and sunsets and brilliant colors. But at night the limitless stars have a way of pushing back the boundaries of our lives, and we dream of heaven and your wonder.

And with all these blessings of your creation around us, O God, we come together in communities on the prairie, by rivers and streams, on mountaintops, and in their shadows in the valleys, to receive your Word, which has been sown in rich soil and grown to a fruitful crop in the Body of Christ. 5

Surely the Presence of the Lord

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And so we join with saints and angels in proclaiming your glory as we sing:

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The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

As we gather to praise your name, we see your greatest glory, your Son our Savior, reflected in each other’s faces, and we know the magnitude of your love for us and ours for you.

On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, gave it to them and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you and gave it to them, saying: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, who lived and died as one of us, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ.

Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made. In the fullness of time, bring us with all your saints, from every tribe and language, people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise for ever and ever.

People AMEN.

Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Joining hands, the Celebrant and People 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 Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

Celebrant We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. People We who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread.

Celebrant 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.

You may be seated until you come forward to receive.

Communion Hymn 321 My God, thy table now is spread

Hymn 711 Seek ye first the kingdom of God (repeat as needed)

Postcommunion Prayer

Please stand.

The Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People say together Most loving God, Creator and Redeemer, we give thanks for this foretaste of your glory. Through Christ and with all your saints, we offer our selves and our lives to your service. Send us out in the power of your Spirit, to stand with you in your world. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the servant, our friend and brother. Amen.

The Blessing

The Celebrant says May our hearts feel the song of the meadowlark, our minds the clearness of the mountain air, and our souls the freedom of the soaring eagle. May our faith be renewed as the creek in spring, may we celebrate the saving redemption of the Cross in all its mysteries, may we always feel the love of the community of Christ. And, may the blessing of God, Creator, Redeemer, and Giver of Life, be upon you and remain with you always.

People Amen.

Please be seated.

Announcements

Please stand.

Recessional Hymn 544 Jesus shall reign where-e’er the sun

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

Postlude

Please join us in the Coffee Room after the service for coffee and fellowship. 7