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The LiTuRgy of The WoRD

Please stand, as you are able, for the Opening Hymn.

OPENING HYMN • 175 vv. 1 and 2 Hail thee, festival day! Salve festa dies

Hail thee, festival day! blest daythat art hallowed forever,day whereon Christ arose, breaking thekingdom of death.

Lo, the fair beauty of earth, from the death of the winter arising!Every good gift of the year now with its Master returns:

Refrain

He who was nailed to the cross is Lord and the ruler of nature;all things created on earth sing to the glory of God:

Refrain

Alleluia. Christ is risen.The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

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.

SONG OF PRAISE • HYMN 207 v. 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Easter Hymn

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

THE COLLECT OF EASTER DAY Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 222

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

The people’s responses are in bold.

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The Day of the Resurrection: Easter DayApril 12, 2020 | 10:00am

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O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; 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.

FIRST READING Acts 10:34–43

Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

PSALM 118:1–2, 14–19

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures for ever.2 Let Israel now proclaim, “His mercy endures for ever.” 14 The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. 15 There is a sound of exultation and victory in the tents of the righteous:16 “The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! the right hand of the Lord is exalted! the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!”17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The Lord has punished me sorely, but he did not hand me over to death.19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them I will offer thanks to the Lord.

SECOND READING Colossians 3:1–4

Since you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

The Word of the LordThanks be to God.

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Please stand, as you are able, for the Hymn.

HYMN • 210 vv. 1 and 3 The day of resurrection! Ellacombe

The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad;the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God.From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky,our Christ hath brought us over with hymns of victory.

Now let the heavens be joyful, let earth her song begin,the round world keep high triumph, and all that is therein;let all things seen and unseen their notes together blend,for Christ the Lord is risen, our joy that hath no end.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 28:1–10

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

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

THE SERMON The Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill

Please stand, as you are able, for the Creed.

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, 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:

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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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, FORM III BCP, p. 387

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress;

Give to the departed eternal rest;Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

We pray for all who are affected by coronavirus, either through illness or isolation or anxiety, that they may find relief and recovery. You are invited to add your own intercessions and thanksgivings, either silently or aloud.

Silence is kept.

The celebrant prays the concluding Collect and the people respond Amen.

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THE PEACE

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

The hoLy communion

Please be seated for the Offertory.

THE OFFERTORY

Rise up my love H. Willan

Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away. For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear upon the earth. The time of singing of birds is come. Arise my love, my fair one, and come away.

Please stand, as you are able, as the offerings are brought forward.

AT THE PRESENTATION G.P. Senechal

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer B BCP, p. 367

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.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; but chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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The people sing Holy, holy, holy (Hymnal S128) Mathias

Please kneel or remain standing, as you are able.

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father,

We remember his death,We proclaim his resurrection,We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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.

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.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD & THE FRACTION ANTHEM BCP, p. 364

Christ our Passover (Hymnal S154) Hurd

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.

Please kneel, as you are able, for the prayer.

THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER BCP, p. 366

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 BLESSING

May Almighty God, who has redeemed us and made us his children through the resurrection of his Son our Lord, bestow upon you the riches of his blessing. Amen.

May God, who through the water of baptism has raised us from sin into newness of life, make you holy and worthy to be united with Christ for ever. Amen.

May God, who has brought us out of bondage to sin into true and lasting freedom in the Redeemer, bring you to your eternal inheritance. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

THE DISMISSAL

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

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Please stand, as you are able, for the Closing Hymn.

CLOSING HYMN • 180 He is risen, his is risen! Easter Hymn Brass parts by Gerry Senechal

He is risen, he is risen!Tell it out with joyful voice:he has burst his three days’ prison;let the whole wide earth rejoice:death is conquered, we are freeChrist has won the victory.

Come, ye sad and fearful hearted,with glad smile and radiant brow!Death’s long shadows have departed;Jesus’ woes are over nowand the passion that he boresin and pain can vex no more.

Come, with high and holy hymning,hail our Lord’s triumphant day;not one darksome cloud is dimmingyonder glorious morning ray,breaking o’er the purple east,symbol of our Easter feast.

He is risen, he is risen!He hath opened heaven’s gate:we are free from sin’s dark prison,risen to a holier state;and a brighter Easter beamon our longing eyes shall stream.

WORSHIP NOTES

Clergy The Rev. Colin Ambrose, celebrant; the Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill, preacher; and the Rev. David BarrLectors Craig Laine

The aumbry candle in the Nave this week is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Geoffrey Crisco by Mr. and Mrs. James McGregor.

The aumbry candle in the Jane Tompkins Weeks Chapel this week is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Emme Osment Norvell and William Edmund Norvell by their children and grandchildren.

INSTRUMENTALISTSTrumpet P. Chase Hawkins, Joseph GrayHorn Sean DonovanTrombone Justin WallerTuba Matthew CrossleyTimpani Todd Kemp

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Jo AndertonDr. Elbert W. Baker, Jr.William H. CainEvans M. ClementsEvans M. Clements, Jr.Jane E. ClementsMr. & Mrs. Dan H. CoxEdwin F. DeMossCharlotte Brown FitzgeraldJohn David Fitzgerald, Sr.Sue Ellenburg HightBob & Evelyn HuntleyDr. & Mrs. J.T. JacksonBurleigh & Mariann KasterShannon K. KasterGladys MageeJohn Rosser MurrayMarie Page MurrayRuffner Page Murray, Sr.Anne Shaw PolkAnnie Hill PolkMarshall Tate Polk, Sr.Marshall Tate Polk, Jr.

Edward Carew Rice IIIHenry Hobson Richardson IIIHildegard Berg RichardsonMilly RodesCooper Myers SchleyJohn Anthony ShawSusie Holt ShawDaniel Walters SheanMr. & Mrs. Glenn William SitzHarriette G. SkinnerJames A. Skinner, Jr.Robert Austin SmithJoseph E. Spruill, Jr.William E. SpruillEleanor Cain StutlerLillian Dale TrabueLucinda Thornton TrabueWilliam Dunn TrabueVan & Betty VandewaterBetty Clark WeaksLexie Parks WeaksThe Rev. Dr. Glenda Stanton WebbDonald R. Wood

In Thanksgiving for

Mary Mason BottsAlexandra Katherine FitzgeraldLillian Irene FitzgeraldJohn Bernard Murphy IIIWilliam Trabue Murphy

In Honor of

The Clergy & Staff of St. George’s

The flowers today in the Jane Tompkins Weeks Chapel are given to the Glory of God.The Altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the following:

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WeekLy announcemenTs

Daily Noonday Prayers Join your clergy each day at noon (Monday through Friday) for noonday prayers. This 10-minute service is composed of scripture reading, prayers, and a short biblical reflection. Worship with us online at stgeorgesnashville.org/watch.

We Want to Pray for You During our noonday services we want to pray for you, our parishioners, by name during this extraordinary time in the life of St. George’s and the world. If you do NOT want the names of you and your family members spoken during the service (first names ONLY) we simply ask that you email Catherine Beemer at catherine.beemer@stgeorgesnashville.org to let us know. Join us at stgeorgesnashville.org/watch for the noonday services.

How to Use the Book of Common Prayer We have heard from many of you during the last two weeks that you would like to use this time to draw closer to the Lord. The Rev. David Barr will teach us how to use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) in this four part series of short videos. The BCP is an ordered way of moving through the scriptures in prayer. It shows you how to become a Christian for the long haul. The first two sessions are available now and the last two are coming soon. Tune in at stgeorgesnashville.org/watch.

Care + Connect Team Volunteers and staff members will be calling parishioners over the next weeks to check in and see how you are doing. In the meantime, if you have immediate needs, please let us know and we will help. If you would like to help with this volunteer calling effort, email Catherine Beemer at catherine.beemer@stgeorgesnashville.org or Martha Rodes at martha.rodes@stgeorgesnashville.org. Let’s all do our best to care for one another and stay connected.

Tornado Relief for Buena Vista Elementary School St. George’s is still working closely with Buena Vista Elementary School (BVES) to make sure that families are receiving adequate recovery resources for those impacted by the tornado and the Coronavirus. With the $14,000 raised over the past few weeks through our special offering, our outreach team is working together with leaders at BVES to put together a mini-grant program to reach families in the greatest need. Thank you so much for your generous offering! Unfortunately, the BVES food pantry is currently empty. Please drop off non-perishable food donations for the Buena Vista community at the church office doors between 8:00am and 12:00pm each day at your discretion if you’d like to help. Email the Rev. David Barr with any questions at david.barr@stgeorgesnashville.org

Calling All Seamstresses! Dust off your sewing machines! We’re excited to join Robin, Sara, and Erin Puryear in their Missions Mask Ministry making and distributing much-needed masks to our medical community. These are made to specifications provided by Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. While they can’t take the place of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), these masks can be crucial to caregivers in our current setting. For details and to volunteer, please contact Robin at robinpuryear4@gmail.com or text 615-485-2215. Directions to make masks can be found at https://www.vumc.org/coronavirus/how-donate-hand-sewn-face-masks.

Read the Bible Together Our Bible reading plan organizes the lectionary readings into a pattern of daily readings and provides a way for parishioners to deepen their knowledge of the Bible, prepare for Sunday worship, and become more familiar with the enduring themes of the church calendar. To receive a weekly email message from clergy, join the Bible Reading Plan group in Realm or contact Rebecca Teel at rebecca.teel@stgeorgesnashville.org or 615-385-2150 x 213. For more information and a reading list, visit stgeorgesnashville.org/biblereadingplan.

Resources for Children & Youth Please visit us online to learn more about new opportunities available for families with children and youth. We will continue to communicate with you and provide resources you can use at home.

Get Connected! St. George’s online directory is coming soon and we need you to help make it complete. To protect your online security, you will only be included if you opt-in to the directory. Complete a quick online form at stgeorgesnashville.org/directory. Note: You will receive an email from the church confirming your inclusion in the directory. Questions? Contact Martha Rodes, Director of Lay Ministry Engagement, at martha.rodes@stgeorgesnashville.org.

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ConstruCtion Corner

Work continues on the block walls of Legacy Hall, campus landscaping, and the new parking area. Demolition of portions of the ground floor areas of the kindergarten that will be remodeled have begun along with the erection of structural steel for the second floor expansion of youth and music spaces. Thus far, the construction industry is still considered an essential business by the state and

work has continued. The Parent Company has implemented on site safety policies to minimize risk for workers.

Visit stgeorgesnashville.org/legacy for the latest information about construction.

Stewardship in Times of Crisis St. George’s is continuing to serve our parish and community even while we are not able to be together. We hope you will continue to honor your pledge so that the work of the church can continue through this crisis. Together we will remain a strong, vibrant community. Thank you. If you would like to make a pledge or gift to St. George’s, you can do so anytime. Pledge online at stgeorgesnashville.org/give, via Realm, or you may contact Catherine Beemer, Director of Parish Giving, with your pledge information at catherine.beemer@stgeorgesnashville.org.

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP

We invite newcomers to fill out a Connect Card, found in the pew rack, placing it in the offering plate or handing it to an usher or priest.

Nursery care is available for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds during the 8:45, 9:00, and 11:15am services and during Sunday school at 10:05am. Childcare (for ages 3-5) is also available during the 8:45, 9:00, and 11:15am services.

Large Print Prayer Books and Hearing Assistance Aids are available in the church foyer. Ask an usher for help.

If you have a “T” switch that is compatible with audio induction systems on your hearing aids, you may switch it on in order to hear the service better.

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STAFF MINISTRY TEAM

SUNDAY SERVICES7:30, 8:45, 9:00, & 11:15am | Holy Eucharist5:00pm | Evening Prayer with Holy Eucharist

WEEKDAY SERVICES (CHAPEL)7:00am Monday – Saturday | Holy Eucharist

10:00am Wednesday | Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer

ClergyThe Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill, Rector The Rev. Colin Ambrose, Vice Rector The Rev. David Barr, Assoc. RectorThe Rev. Margery Kennelly, Assoc. RectorThe Rev. Richard Kew, Priest Assoc.The Ven. Martin Odidi, Priest Assoc.The Rev. Tim Taylor, Priest Assoc.The Rev. Roger Senechal, Senior Ministries

AdministrationLaura Zabaski, Parish Administrative OfficerCatherine Beemer, Director of Parish GivingMartha Rodes, Director of Lay Ministry EngagementElizabeth Reavis, Director of CommunicationsSandra Beld, Communications CoordinatorSusalee Spruill, Pastoral Care CoordinatorClaudia Taylor, Executive Assistant to the RectorRebecca Teel, Parish SecretaryKaty Valesky, Financial Secretary

FacilitiesKareem Thompson, Facilities ManagerRick Backhouse, SextonPavel Nemec, SextonRoman Vlcek, SextonKen Webb, Sexton

MusicDr. Woosug Kang, Director of Music MinistriesGerry Senechal, Assoc. Dir. of Music Ministries & OrganistJonathan Riggs, Music Leader for The TableEmily Hinkle, Director of St. Dunstan’s ChoirStephanie Elder, Music Administrator & LibrarianDr. Wilma Jensen, Organist/Choirmaster Emerita

Family MinistriesPam Palmer, Interim Leader of Children’s MinistriesSadie Zoradi, Director of Youth MinistriesMarshall Clark, Assoc. Director of Youth MinistriesDaniel Huff, Youth Ministries CoordinatorHeather Lawrence, Director of Campus Ministry at BelmontSandra Sarratt, Nursery Coordinator

Kindergarten & Mother’s Day OutZee Pendleton, DirectorAngela Rice, Assistant DirectorAnsley Wells, Business ManagerMary Ayers, Office Manager

Cover Photo by Erik Törner, Painting of “Anastasis/Resurrection” in the Byzantine Chora Church (Kariye Kilisesi), Istanbul