| Worship Bulletin
Prelude: There is a Balm in Gilead - The Rev. Sheila Seekins
Welcome: The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop of Maine
Opening Hymn: There's a wideness in God's mercy
(Deirdre Good, Linnea Johnson, and Julian Sheffield)
Opening Acclamation: The Rev. Sara Gavit
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Opening Collect: The Rev. Katie Holicky
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 The Rev. Lauren Kay
The Collect of the Day: Julia and Robert Walkling
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Lesson: Exodus 1:8-2:10 - The Rev. Lawrence Estey
Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. He said to his people, "Look, the Israelite people are more numerous and more powerful than we. Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase and, in the event of war, join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land." Therefore they set taskmasters over them to oppress them with forced labor. They built supply cities, Pithom and Rameses, for Pharaoh. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. The Egyptians became ruthless in imposing tasks on the Israelites, and made their lives bitter with hard service in mortar and brick and in every kind of field labor. They were ruthless in all the tasks that they imposed on them.
The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, "When you act as midwives to the Hebrew women, and see them on the birthstool, if it is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, she shall live." But the midwives feared God; they did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but they let the boys live. So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and said to them, "Why have you done this, and allowed the boys to live?" The midwives said to Pharaoh, "Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women; for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them." So God dealt well with the midwives; and the people multiplied and became very strong. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, "Every boy that is born to the Hebrews you shall throw into the Nile, but you shall let every girl live."
Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him three months. When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child in it and placed it among the reeds on the bank of the river. His sister stood at a distance, to see what would happen to him.
The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her attendants walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her maid to bring it. When she opened it, she saw the child. He was crying, and she took pity on him, "This must be one of the Hebrews' children," she said. Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, "Shall I go and get you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?" Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Yes." So the girl went and called the child's mother.
Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Take this child and nurse it for me, and I will give you your wages." So the woman took the child and nursed it. When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and she took him as her son. She named him Moses, "because," she said, "I drew him out of the water."
Psalm 124: Nisi quia Dominus - Cantor: Robert Kellerman
Arranged by Carl Fisher; Congregational Refrain: Scott Bennington, Carl Fisher
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.
The Epistle: Romans 12:1-8 - Michael P. Gleason, SMSgt (Ret) USAF
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God-- what is good and acceptable and perfect.
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
Canticle 18: A Song to the Lamb: Dignus es - The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Reece
Splendor and honor and kingly power *
are yours by right, O Lord our God,
For you created everything that is, *
and by your will they were created and have their being;
And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, *
for with your blood you have redeemed for God,
From every family, language, people, and nation, *
a kingdom of priests to serve our God.
And so, to him who sits upon the throne, *
and to Christ the Lamb,
Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor, *
for ever and for evermore.
The Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 - The Rev. Mary Lee Wile
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah!
For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
The Sermon: The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop of Maine
The Nicene Creed: Hampton Creed - Joel Pierce
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,
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:
The Rev. Cn. Sara D'Angio White and The Rev. Andrew D'Angio White
Adapted from Morning Prayer, Suffrages A
Show us your mercy, O Lord;
And grant us your salvation.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
Let your people sing with joy.
Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
For only in you can we live in safety.
Lord, keep this nation under your care;
And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
Let your way be known upon earth;
Your saving health among all nations.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Give to the departed eternal rest.
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And sustain us by your Holy Spirit.
A Collect for Racial Reconciliation: Emily Keniston
Wake us, O God, so that the sin of racism is purged from this land; break down the barriers that oppress black and indegnious people and all people of color; strengthen our resolve to work personally for justice; deliver us from complacency, indifference, and a return to the status quo; protect all who protest and all who are commissioned to protect and to serve; heal our addiction to privilege and power; and lead us, by your grace, to build your new community of love; we ask this in the name of Jesus, our brother. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom: Michael P. Gleason, SMSgt (Ret) USAF
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
Confession of Sin: The Rev. Katie Holicky
Adapted from the Scottish Episcopal Church
God is love and we are his children.
There is no room for fear in love.
We love because he loved us first.
Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith.
Silence
God our Father, we confess to you and to our fellow members in the Body of Christ that we have sinned in thought, word and deed, and in what we have failed to do.
We are truly sorry. Forgive us our sins, and deliver us from the power of evil, for the sake of your Son who died for us, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
The Absolution: The Rev. Sara Gavit
Almighty God, who is both power and love, forgive us and free us from our sins, heal and strengthen us by his Spirit, and raise us to new life in Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace: The D'Angio White Family
Eucharistic Prayer: The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Reece
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Preface: The Rev. Lauren Kay
For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Holy, holy, holy Lord (Sanctus): The Rev. Sheila Seekins
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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. AMEN.
The Lord's Prayer: The Keniston Family
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray;
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us in the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
The Fraction: The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Reece
The Living bread is broken for the life of the world,
Lord unite us in this sign.
Fraction Anthem: Agnus Dei - The Rev. Sheila Seekins
The Invitation: The Rev. Lauren Kay
The gifts of God for the people of God.
The Prayer of Spiritual Communion: Julia and Robert Walkling
Beloved, a spiritual communion is a personal devotional that anyone can pray, expressing their desire to receive Holy Communion in this moment, but in which circumstances impede them from actually receiving Holy Communion. Since we are now apart, let us pray:
Christ, you invite us to your feast, setting before us your hearts bread, and your life's wine. We long with all our souls to feast with you at the Altar, to taste and see the Lord's goodness today. Since we cannot now find union at the table, grant your presence spiritually. We offer you our all; hearts, lives and souls, that we may become eternally one. Amen.
Post-Communion: The Rev. Lawrence Estey
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing: The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop of Maine
Closing Hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation Verses 1, 4
Deirdre Good, Linnea Johnson, and Julian Sheffield
The Dismissal ; The Rev. Mary Lee Wile
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Joyful Recessional - Rosalie Bonighton
Bruce Fithian, organ
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Thank you to the following from across the Episcopal Diocese of Maine for sharing their gifts for this service:
The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop of Maine
Mr. Scott Bennington, Vocals, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Matthew and Barnabas, Hallowell, ME
The Rev. Lawrence Estey, Chaplain to Retired Clergy, Portland
Mr. Carl Fisher, Vocals, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Matthew and Barnabas, Hallowell, ME
Mr. Bruce Fithian, Organist and Choirmaster, The Episcopal Church of St. Mary, Falmouth
The Rev. Sara Gavit, Rector, St Anne's Epsicopal Church, Calais
Michael P. Gleason, SMSgt (Ret) USAF, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Brewer
Ms. Deirdre Good. St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Belfast
The Rev. Katie Holicky, Assistant Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brunswick
Ms. Linnea Johnson, Organist, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Belfast
The Rev. Lauren Kay, Rector, St. George's Episcopal Church, Sanford
Mr. Robert Kellerman, Cantor, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Matthew and Barnabas, Hallowell, ME
Ms. Emily Keniston, Consultant for Faith Formation, Episcopal Diocese of Maine, St. Ann's Windham
(Lord's Prayer: Keniston Family: Emily, Garrett, Meredith, Ben, Ava and Eleanor)
Mr. Joel Pierce, Director of Music, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Cape Elizabeth
The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Reece, Retired priest, Oranbega Retreat Center, Orland, Maine
The Rev. Sheila Seekins, Priest in Charge, Trinity Episcopal Church, Lewiston, Maine
Ms. Julian Sheffield. St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Belfast
Mr. Robert Stoddard, Choir Member, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Cape Elizabeth
Ms. Julia Walkling, Member, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brunswick
Mr. Robert Walkling. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brunswick
The Rev. Andrew D'Angio White, St. David's Episcopal Church, Kennebunk
The Rev. Cn. Sara D'Angio White, Canon for Youth Ministry, Episcopal Diocese of Maine
The Rev. Mary Lee Wile, Deacon, St Paul's Episcopal Church, Brunswick
Liturgy organizer: Mr. Benjamin Cooke, Postulant, St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Newcastle
Project Manager: Ms. Katie Clark, Director of Communications, Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Video Editor: Mr. Mark Spahr, Consultant for Social Media, Episcopal Diocese of Maine
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