Last Sunday after Pentecost

Christ the King Holy Eucharist

November 24, 2019 7:30 a.m.

317 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 931-645-2458 www.trinityparish.com

Rev. Meghan Ryan, Rector

ABOUT CHRIST THE KING Today marks the end of the long season after the Day of Pentecost and is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical calendar. Known as Christ the King Sunday, it celebrates the all-embracing authority of Christ as Lord of all things, for in Christ all things began and in Christ all things will be fulfilled. We now find ourselves on the threshold of Advent, the season of hope for Christ’s return.

Welcome to Trinity! We extend a warm welcome to those visiting Trinity. Please make sure to pick up a “Welcome Packet” available from our greeters or ushers as you enter church. Should you wish more information about Trinity, have clergy contact you or would like to receive our communications, please take a moment to complete one of the connection cards in the pew rack in front of you. Place the card in the offering plate OR check in with one of the greeters or ushers at the conclusion of the service. Restroom A restroom is located to the right as you enter the church, to the left as you exit. Remembered in our Prayers Diocese and Worldwide: *Our military and the victims of all wars Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville Parish Prayer Cycle for this week: John, Liz, Sarah, Harrison, and Jack Holt Ryan Honea Shirley & Charles Hood Bob Houston Quentin & Vanna Humberd *The full prayer list is published in the Talk of Trinity e-newsletter. Those serving today: Greeter: Jesse Owens Lector: Mark Hunter Chalice: Mark Hunter Acolyte: † Blake Yrabedra Altar Guild: Luke Chapter: Elaine Longhurst, Jeannie Faust, Shirley Hood, Gayle Knickerbocker, Sean Hogan

The Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God in memory of Tia Batterson and in

thanksgiving for her life and Ministry by members of Trinity Episcopal Parish.

Communion wine is generously donated by Louisa and Ed Cooke of Beachaven Winery.

HOME COMMUNION is available for those who are unable to attend worship,

either permanently or temporarily. Contact the parish office at 645-2458

The Word of God

Welcome Opening Sentences Prayer book, p. 323 Gloria Prayer book, p. 324 Collect of the day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. All sit.

First Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous

Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness." Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength, * a very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, * and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea;

3 Though its waters rage and foam, * and though the mountains tremble at its tumult.

4 The LORD of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, * the holy habitation of the Most High.

6 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be overthrown; * God shall help her at the break of day.

7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; * God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away.

8 The LORD of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

9 Come now and look upon the works of the LORD, * what awesome things he has done on earth.

10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; * he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire.

11 "Be still, then, and know that I am God; * I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth."

12 The LORD of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Second Reading Colossians 1:11-20

May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers-- all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

The Gospel: Luke 23:33-43 All stand.

Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. The people stood by, watching Jesus on the cross; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Priest The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. Sermon The Nicene Creed Prayer book, p. 326

Prayers of the People Prayer book, p. 328 Confession of Sin Prayer book, p. 330 Exchange of the Peace Announcements

The Communion of God’s People Dedication of the Gifts The Great Thanksgiving Prayer I Prayer book, p. 333 Sanctus Prayer book, p. 334

(The congregation may stand or kneel) The Lord’s Prayer Prayer book, p. 336

The Breaking of the Bread Prayer book, p. 337 Prayer after Communion Prayer book, p. 339 Blessing Prayer book, p. 339 The Dismissal Prayer book, p. 340 Congregational response: “Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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TRINITY THANKSGIVING LUNCHLASTCALL!!Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day) 11:30 am - Gather Noon - Lunch served Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall

Celebrate the season of Thanksgiving with your church family. Turkey, dressing & gravy, and tea will be provided, you bring a side, dessert, and/or drink/beverage to share. Sign up online through the Talk of Trinity e-newsletter or on table outside the parish hall.

SpiritFest - Dec. 7, 2 pm - 5 pm

Trinity will be hosting SANTA CLAUS in our own parish hall, with hot chocolate and cookies. We will also have Christmas readings in the library.

How YOU can help with SpiritFest: COOOKIES!!! All call out for cookies for SpiritFest, we always host hundreds of little people at Trinity to see Santa. Please bring wrapped baggies of about 3 cookies the week of Dec. 1. Please mark if any contain nuts.

Will also need help day before and day of event: • Like to decorate? Come by Friday, Nov. 30 to help decorate the parish hall. • Traffic - help with traffic as families load and off load on the trolley taking them

back and form from First Presbyterian Church. • Santa Elves - helping Santa with the kids, keeping a line, taking pictures for

families. His own elves are pretty busy up at the North Pole. • Hot Chocolate/Cookie distribution • Clean Up - always a necessary but, unfortunately, unpopular job L

SIGN UP: A sign-up sheet is online and on the table outside the parish hall. For more information about the festival visit the Facebook Page: SpiritFestDowntownClarksville

Join us for our WINTER “Sip & Sing” Sunday, Dec. 8 @ 5:30 pm Trinity Episcopal Church Dorothy Conroy Parish Hall

Enjoy Beer & Mulled Wine & Brats and sing your favorite Advent and/or Christmas Hymns. (Other drinks & snacks will also be available)

Tickets are Pre-Sale on Sundays or through the church office. Few tickets available at the door: $15 for ages 21+ Price of ticket includes food & drink

ADVENT The season of Advent begins December 1. Advent is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. It is meant to be a time of reflection and a time set aside to renew our connection to Christ. Join us every Sunday in advent for the lighting of the Advent Wreath.

Lessons and Carols - Sunday December 22 - 10 am A beautiful service not to be missed!

CHRISTMAS EVE Holy Eucharist with Children's Pageant - 4 pm A favorite family Christmas service! All Children are invited to participate in the Christmas Pageant. This year will include a "rehearsed" pageant with speaking parts available for those able to attend rehearsals. Rehearsals will take place after dinner on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm on Dec. 4th, 11th, and 18th. There will also be a dress rehearsal before the Pageant Service Dec. 24 @ 2 p.m. Pageant Sign Ups are online: trinityparish.com/worship/christmas-eve/ or on table in parish hall.

Festival Eucharist - 10:30 pm The 10:30 pm Christmas Eve service features, readings, Christmas hymns, a sermon and Eucharist.

NO SERVICES CHRISTMAS DAY

Nashville CARES Christmas Baskets Saturday, Dec. 22, 1 pm Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall

This year we celebrate 10 years in which Trinity has been supporting Nashville CARES and providing Christmas Food Baskets. These baskets go to families who may not otherwise have food for the holidays. How can you help? We will be providing 50 baskets with approximately $50 of food. Please donate any amount or sponsor a basket. Contact: Kate Smith, Kendall Welsh or Bethany Kelly in the church office. All are invited: We would love to see as many from Trinity as possible at the luncheon on Dec. 22 to support this mission and the families. Come prepared to sing, have fun, and maybe even see Santa!

Trinity Stained Glass Christmas Ornaments The Red Door Committee had ornaments made using images from Trinity's beautiful stained glass windows. These make great gifts - share a bit of Trinity with your family & friends. $10 each. For sale in DC hall beginning Sunday, November 24th.

Today 9 am – Children, Youth, & Adult Sunday School Classes

Upcoming Events Nov. 24 - The "Me Too" Movement in Opera presented by the APSU Department of Music - 3 pm - George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Nov. 27 - No Wed. Evening Dinner/Classes Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Lunch @ Trinity Dec. 1 & 8 - First Aid CPR Training, 1 pm - this training is being offered through the American Heart Association. It is $35 and lasts two hours Dec. 1 (CPR) & Dec. 8 (First Aid). Those interested in attending contact qhumberd@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 7 - 2 pm SpiritFest Dec. 8 - 5:30 pm Winter Sip and Sing 5:30 pm - Compline, Queso & Compassion Youth Event Dec. 21 - 1 pm, Nashville CARES Christmas Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Services: 4 pm - Holy Eucharist with Children's Pageant 10:30 pm - Festival Eucharist Dec. 25 - Christmas Day, No Services @ Trinity Dec 29 - Trinity's Love in Action, Recovery Eucharist

Staff of Trinity Church The Rev. Meghan Ryan, Rector

meghan@trinityparish.com Ian Taylor, Youth Minister

ian@trinityparish.com Anne Glass, Organist

Dr. Virginia Lile Boaz, Choir Director Mark Hunter, Lead Verger

Beverly Kimbrough, Treasurer Kelly Loy & Gloria Grissom, Nursery

Jeff Morrow, Adult Handbell Director/Lisa Mejéun, Youth Handbell Director Bethany Kelly, Parish Administrator

bethany@trinityparish.com

The Vestry Senior Warden: Privott Stroman

privott@gmail.com Junior Warden: Larry Faust, larry.faust@att.net Clerk of the Vestry: Bethany Kelly

Jeremy Bowles

Christie Crawford Daisy Crowley

Larry Faust Adam Fleming Nancy Gibson

Will Green Phil Harpel John Holt

Quentin Humberd Russ Longhurst

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