| Worship Bulletin
Prelude: "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" Kimberly Haller, piano
By Hans Leo Hassler and arranged by Craig Courtney
The Welcome
Hymn 143, "The glory of these forty days" Kimberly Haller, piano
Opening Sentence
Officiant Jesus said: "If any of you would come after me, deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me." -Mark 8:34
Confession of Sin (Enriching Our Worship)
Officiant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Officiant and People
God of all mercy,
we confess that we have sinned against you,
opposing your will in our lives.
We have denied your goodness in each other,
in ourselves, and in the world you have created.
We repent of the evil that enslaves us,
the evil we have done,
and the evil done on our behalf.
Forgive, restore, and strengthen us
through our Savior Jesus Christ,
that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
The Officiant says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Invitatory
Lord, open our lips
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Officiant The Lord is full of compassion and mercy:
People Come let us adore him.
The Venite: Psalm 95 | | | | | | | 1 | Come, let us sing to the LORD; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. | | | | | 2 | Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms. | | | | | 3 | For the LORD is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods. | | | | | 4 | In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
and the heights of the hills are his also. | | | | | 5 | The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land. | | | | | | | 6 | Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
and kneel before the LORD our Maker. | | | | | 7 | For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice! | | | | | 8 | Harden not your hearts,
as your forebears did in the wilderness, *
at Meribah, and on that day at Massah,
when they tempted me. | | | | | 9 | They put me to the test, *
though they had seen my works. | | | | | 10 | Forty years long I detested that generation and said, *
"This people are wayward in their hearts;
they do not know my ways." | | | | | 11 | So I swore in my wrath, *
"They shall not enter into my rest." |
Officiant The Lord is full of compassion and mercy:
People Come let us adore him. Psalm 25.1-9 Read by Tony Sousa 1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul;
my God, I put my trust in you; *
let me not be humiliated,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; *
let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes.
3 Show me your ways, O Lord, *
and teach me your paths.
4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, *
for you are the God of my salvation;
in you have I trusted all the day long.
5 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, *
for they are from everlasting.
6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; *
remember me according to your love
and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.
7 Gracious and upright is the Lord; *
therefore he teaches sinners in his way.
8 He guides the humble in doing right *
and teaches his way to the lowly.
9 All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness *
to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
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 First Lesson: Genesis 9.8-17 Read by Gail Leiser
God said to Noah and to his sons with him, "As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth." God said, "This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth." God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth."
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle 10: The Second Song of Isaiah Isaiah 55:6-11 Read by Gail Leiser
Seek the Lord while he wills to be found; *
call upon him when he draws near.
Let the wicked forsake their ways *
and the evil ones their thoughts;
And let them turn to the Lord, and he will have compassion, *
and to our God, for he will richly pardon.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, *
nor your ways my ways, says the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, *
so are my ways higher than your ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
For as rain and snow fall from the heavens *
and return not again, but water the earth,
Bringing forth life and giving growth, *
seed for sowing and bread for eating,
So is my word that goes forth from my mouth; *
it will not return to me empty;
But it will accomplish that which I have purposed, *
and prosper in that for which I sent it.
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 Lesson: 1 Peter 3.18-22 Read by Ted Fletcher
Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you-- not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.
Reader The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle S: A Song of Our True Nature Julian of Norwich Read by Tony Sousa
Christ revealed our frailty and our falling, *
our trespasses and our humiliations.
Christ also revealed his blessed power, *
his blessed wisdom and love.
He protects us as tenderly and as sweetly when we are in greatest need; *
he raises us in spirit and turns everything to glory and joy without ending.
God is the ground and the substance, the very essence of nature; *
God is the true father and mother of natures.
We are all bound to God by nature, *
and we are all bound to God by grace.
And this grace is for all the world, *
because it is our precious mother, Christ.
For this fair nature was prepared by Christ for the honor and nobility of all, *
and for the joy and bliss of salvation. The Gospel: Mark 1:9-15 Read by Tracy Shaffer In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."
And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
The Sermon The Rev. Stephen Muncie
The Apostles' Creed I believe in God,
the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers
Officiant: The Lord be with you.
Officiant and People: And also with you.
Let us pray.
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.
Suffrages (A)
V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R. And grant us your salvation.
V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R. Let your people sing with joy.
V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R. For only in you can we live in safety.
V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V. Let your way be known upon earth;
R. Your saving health among all nations.
V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Collect for the Church
Gracious Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son our Savior. Amen.
Hymn 635, "If thou but trust in God to guide thee" Kimberly Haller, piano
The Prayers of the People Read by Tracy Shaffer
God of our wilderness,
be with us in our struggles and fears,
grant us courage to face every temptation,
and hear us as we pray for all who are in need,
as we respond "Save your people."
For the Church:
that we may trust in God alone
and proclaim new and abundant life to all;
God of mercy…. Save your people.
For people of other faiths; and all who seek the truth:
that together we may witness to God's loving-kindness;
God of mercy…. Save your people,
For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Thomas, our bishop;
and for all who serve the Church,
especially our sisters and brothers in the parishes of Mount Desert Island:
that God will fill us with wisdom, humility, and love;
God of mercy…. Save your people.
For an end to war, violence, and terrorism throughout the world;
and for wise and just political leadership in every land:
that God will lead the human family to peace and goodwill;
God of mercy,…. Save your people.
For rhose who must fast every day;
for the hungry, the homeless, and the oppressed:
that they may know justice on earth;
God of mercy…. Save your people.
For all who face prejudice and discrimination:
that God will heal their wounds
and strengthen our commitment to respect the dignity of all people;
God of mercy…. Save your people.
For those the Church has injured or offended;
and for those we find it hardest to love:
that God will forgive our wrongs and resentments;
God of mercy…. Save your people.
For those who are sick; especially those suffering from the coronavirus;
for the safety of all health care workers;
and for all those waiting for a vaccine;
God of mercy…. Save your people.
I now invite you to offer your own prayers for those in any need or trouble……(silence)….
God of mercy…. Save your people.
For all who have died; and for all who weep and mourn;
God of mercy…. Save your people.
Heavenly Father.
your Son battled with the powers of darkness,
and grew closer to you in the desert:
Help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer
that we may witness to your saving love
in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The General Thanksgiving
Officiant and People
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom
Officiant
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.
Officiant Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:14
Hymn 147, "Now let us all with one accord" Kimberly Haller, piano
Postlude: "Allegro" Kimberly Haller, piano
From Voluntary by John Bennett
* The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.
Participants
Officiant: The Rev. Stephen Muncie
Organist/Pianist: Kimberly Haller
Readers: Tony Sousa, Gail Leiser, Tracy Shaffer, Ted Fletcher
Prayers of the People: Tracy Shaffer
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