Prelude: A Star Hal H. Thompson Canterbury Choir Processional Hymn 66“Come, thou long-expected Jesus”

The Word of God

Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity BCP 355

Trisagion S 102 The Collect

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The First Lesson Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to pro-claim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of right-eousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.

Canticle 15 Magnificat C. V. Stanford The Second Lesson 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.

Sequence Hymn 76 “On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry”

The Gospel John 1:6-8,19-28 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wil-derness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing.

The Sermon The Rev. Garrett Yates

The Nicene Creed BCP 358

The Prayers of the People Leader: O God, make speed to save us. All: O Lord, make haste to help us.

Confession BCP 360 The people may kneel or stand. The Peace BCP 360

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The Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem Lullay my liking Gustav Holst (1974-1934) Soloists: Susan Vines, Chris Thompson, Hal McGee & Annette Tierney

Choral Refrain: Lullay my liking, My dear Son, my Sweeting; Lullay my dear Heart, Mine own dear Darling.

Solo: I saw a fair maiden Sitten and sing: She lulled a little child, A sweete Lording Lullay my liking . . .

Solo: That Eternal Lord is He That made alle thing; Of alle Lordes He is Lord, Of every King He's King. Lullay my liking . . .

Solo: There was mickle melody At that childes birth: Though the songsters were heavenly They made mickle mirth. Lullay my liking . . .

Choir: Angels bright they sang that night And saiden to that Child "Blessed be Thou and so be she That is so meek and mild." Lullay my liking . . .

Solo: Pray we now to that child, As to His Mother dear, God grant them all His blessing That now maken cheer. Lullay my liking . . . Presentation Hymn 72 “Hark! The glad sound”

The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367 The people may stand or kneel.

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Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017

10:45 a.m. Celebrant—The Rev. Noah H, Evans Preacher— The Rev. Garrett Yates

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Sanctus Hymn S 125 Memorial Acclamation

The Great Amen

The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364

The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364

Fraction Music Hymn 56 “O come, o come Emmanuel” vv. 1 & 4

All are invited to the Lord’s table. Please approach from the center aisle and return using side aisles.

If you need communion brought to your pew, please let the ushers know.

Communion Music: Quia fecit mihi magna from Magnificat

J. S. Bach(1685-1750)

For the mighty one has done great things for me, and

Holy is his name (Please join in singing) Hymn 60 “Creator of the stars of night” Post Communion Prayer BCP 365 Blessing

Recessional Hymn 437 “Tell out my soul, the greatness of the Lord”

Dismissal Postlude: Fuga super Magnificat BXV 733 J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent. Taken from Philippi-

ans 4:4&5 "Gaudete in Domino semper" ("Rejoice in the Lord always"), it is an

uplifting Sunday in Advent calling for the soon to be realized joyful arrival of

Christ. This theme is captured in several of the hymns including Veni Emman-

uael (Rejoice! Rejoice)! and joy permeates our worship music. Present also on

the Sunday are the declamatory voices of John the Baptist from the Gospel and

Mary, the Mother of God from the Canticle response to the Hebrew reading.

Two completely different Saints with the same underlying message, the Good

News of God is to be announced boldly! John, a vox clamantis in deserto and

Mary, an obedient servant. The Bach organ postlude and Communion solo are

the voices of Mary and we all give her voice as we sing the Magnificat.

Gustav Holst’s choral setting of the medieval text Lullay my liking makes for a

lovely offertory anthem. The same composer who set the epic symphonic work,

The Planets, here offers a simple lullaby to Jesus. The Middle English poem is

again the voice of Mary and it is as if Holst had recorded her lullaby refrain

adding solos to unfold the joyful story of Christ’s birth. To hear more wonder-

ful Christmas music, come to the 8:30 pm Christmas Eve service as the choir

will present J. S. Bach’s cantata 151 Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt” (Sweet

comfort, my Jesus comes) and works by Handel, Elizabeth Poston accompa-

nied by a chamber orchestra and brass.

Doug Starr, Director of Music & Arts

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Canticle 15 Music Notes

Large print editions of the Holy Eucharist service and hearing assistive devices are available. Please see an usher.

Wheelchair accessible restroom is on the second floor.

Vestry Members

Jon Delano, Sr. Warden, Eric Linn, Jr. Warden Ginny Barnicoat, Lisa Brown, Louise Cannon, Betty Duckstein, Bob Johnston, Jon Paulus,

Pat Eagon Stafford, Stephen Sumpter, Mark Tranquilli, Ell Vines

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We pray for all who are ill, or in any trouble, need or sorrow, especially for Veroni-ca, Ruth, Carley, Gabe, Emma, Alex, Ali, Carly, Paige, Haley, Tyler, Mike, Emma, Robert, Daneen, Evan, Aurriana, Breylen, and Athena, and for all who are included in our parish prayer list, for our Stephen Ministers and their care receivers, for all who serve in the armed forces of the United States, and for all who are suffering from vio-lence, persecution, or disease around the world. We pray for those who have died, for former parishioner Jim Wilbur, husband of former St. Paul’s church secretary Charla Wilbur, for Mark Carrington, husband of Daneen Carrington, father of Evan, Auriana and Breylan Carrington, and neighbor of Tom and Ginny Barnicoat, and for our loved ones who have gone before us.

For those who wish to use it, childcare for children under the age of 3 is available during the services. It is located on the same floor as the Church, exit the doors to the left of the altar. It is the first room on the left.

Pray & Play Bags are available for children who need something extra to do during worship. The bags are located at the entrances to the Church. Kids’ Word is an interactive conversation about the Bible readings from today’s worship. If you would like your children to participate, they will be invited to proceed to a classroom before the first lesson with members of the Children and Family Ministry Team. This service’s celebrant will make an announcement directing children to gather for Kids’ Word. Children will return at the Peace.