GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCHTHE PLAINS, VIRGINIA

The Second Sundayin Lent

February 25, 201810:00 A.M.

The Holy Eucharist: Rite IIWelcome to Grace. In order to prepare for worship and allow for private prayer, we ask that silence be observed upon entering, and that you silence cell phones.

“S” numbers are found in the front section of the blue hymnal.

Opening Voluntary The God of Abraham praise Isadore Freed

The people stand as able at the start of the hymn.Hymn 401 The God of Abraham praise Leoni

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.People His mercy endures forever.

The DecalogueThe Congregation kneels as able.Musical responses found on the following page.

Hear the commandments of God to his people:I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

You shall not make for yourself any idol.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God. Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

Honor your father and your mother.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

You shall not commit murder.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

You shall not commit adultery.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

You shall not steal.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

You shall not be a false witness.Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our heart to keep this law.

You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Lord have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee.

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CelebrantJesus said, "The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord your God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:29-31

CelebrantLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Celebrant and PeopleMost merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us;that we may delight in your will,and walk in your ways,to the glory of your Name. Amen.

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Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through Our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, have mercy upon us S 91 Kyrie eleison Healey Willan“S” numbers are found in the front section of the blue hymnal.

Lord, have mercy upon us.Christ, have mercy upon us.Lord have mercy upon us.

The Collect of the DayCelebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The people are seated.

The First Lesson Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Insert

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 22:22-30 Sung by the cantor Insert

The Second Lesson Romans 4:13-25 Insert

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

The people stand as able.Hymn 675 Take up your cross, the Savior said Bourbon

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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The Gospel Mark 8:31-38 Insert

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

The people are seated.

The Sermon The Right Reverend Shannon S. Johnston

The people stand as able.The Renewal of Baptismal Vows

Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

People I do.Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?People I believe in God, the Father almighty, 

     creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?People I believe inJesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?People 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.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and

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fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

People I will, with God's help.

CelebrantMay Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People The people are seated.Names in bold are spoken aloud by the congregation.

IntercessorWith all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying "Lord, have mercy."

For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For our Bishops, and Shannon and Susan our Bishops, for our Rector, Weston, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.

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Lord, have mercy.

For this village, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air, or through outer space, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, and for those on our parish prayer list, especially Jim and Debby Bush, Sam Daunt, Jim Ivancic, Anne Nordness, Jim Rutledge, Woody Waesche, Donna Wood; and for Kate Snow and Joseph Neyhart, who are away from home in the service of our country. Lord, have mercy.

For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.In the communion of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.To thee, O Lord our God.

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Silence

CelebrantO Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

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

The congregation is seated.

AnnouncementsTHE HOLY COMMUNION

The OffertoryOffertory Anthem O Lord, increase my faith Henry Loosemoore

O Lord, increase our faith,strengthen us and confirm us in thy true faith;

endue us with wisdom, charity, chastity and patience,in all our adversity.

Sweet Jesu, say Amen.

Please stand as the offerings are brought forward.

The children are invited to come forward at this time and stand around the altar for the communion liturgy.

Presentation Hymn 380, st. 3 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Old 100th

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING: Eucharistic Prayer A

The people remain standing as able.

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Celebrant  It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.

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:

Holy, Holy, Holy S 124 Sanctus David Hurd

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

CelebrantHoly 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."

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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."

Memorial Acclamation S 133 Ambrosian Chant

The Celebrant continuesWe 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.And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

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The Lord’s Prayer S 119 Plainsong

Fraction Anthem S 161 Agnus Dei David Hurd

Celebrant  The Gifts of God for the People of God. 

All baptized persons, including children, are invited to receive Communion. Please extend your hands to receive the bread, one supporting the other. To receive the wine, you may guide the cup to your lips or intinct (dip) the edge of the wafer in the wine. If you choose not to receive the bread or the wine, simply fold your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. Gluten-free wafers are available on request at the communion rail.

Music during communion (you are invited to sing the hymns.)

Communion Hymn 668 I to the hills will lift mine eyes BurfordCommunion Hymn 691 My faith looks up to thee Olivet

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The Post Communion PrayerThe people are seated.

Celebrant Let us pray. Celebrant and PeopleAlmighty 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 forever. Amen.

Blessing

Hymn 636 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Foundation

The Dismissal

Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Please be mindful of those who wish to maintain prayerful silence following the service.

Closing Voluntary Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BWV 533 J. S. Bach

Copyright permission has been granted for: Sursum Corda, The Lord’s Prayer. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719710.

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TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Marcia Markey to the Glory of God, in loving memory of her mother, Aline P. Myers.

SERVING TODAY

Celebrant and Preacher  The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. JohnstonOrganist and Choirmaster  Dr. Jason Farris

Eucharistic Ministers Mickie Burton, David MarshBishop’s Chaplain David Marsh

Crucifer 10:30 a.m. Charlie TurnerGospel Bearer 10:30 a.m. Tessa Holladay

Torch Bearers Henry Rogers, Friend RogersUshers  Gene Higgins, Rick Davis

Altar Guild  Marcia Markey, Mary StoyFlower Guild  Enid Adams

Oblation Bearer & Greeter Robin PeglerTeller Kenneth Garrett

Reception The Vestry of Grace Church

Tim BergJohn BurchPaul Busch

Catherine ClarkNancy DaughertyBarbara Douglas

Christina ElginDean Elgin

Michelle EylerPeggy Fletcher

Jim and Debbie FrancesconiCharlotte Graves

Anne GroverDeb Grover

Daniel HostetlerCharles Howdershell

Bunny NashIsabelle Norris

Jim RutledgeDenny Ryus

Lucy WaescheKay Walde

Curtis WhitticarDebbie Zarecor

Johnnie Lu ZarecorIf you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please contact the rector at434-294-5810,

or weston@gracetheplains.org.

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Contemplative Celtic Evensong, Thursdays in LentThursday evenings at 6:00 p.m., we will gather for a candlelight service of Celtic Evensong and Communion, with poetry, spiritual reflections, prayers from Northumbria and Iona, and meditative music, including pieces from the Taizé community. Grace’s Director of Music, Dr. Jason Farris, will serve as pianist. Each service will be followed by a simple fellowship supper of soup & salad in our Parish Hall. All are welcome! Please sign up in the Parish Hall to attend the supper.

Welcome, Bishop Shannon!

We are honored today to welcome the Rt. Rev. Shannon Sherwood Johnston, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, to Grace Church.

Please join us in the Parish Hall for a reception hosted by the Vestry, following worship, and help us give Bishop Shannon the warmest possible welcome!

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Sunday, March 4 is Food First Sunday at Grace The Grace Church Mission & Outreach Committee has designated the first Sunday of each month "Food First Sunday" to help area food banks maintain their inventories. What should you donate? A good rule of thumb is to donate what you think you would want to eat: healthy, shelf-stable foods with solid nutritional value. On March 4 please bring your “Food First” donations to church and place in the basket at the back of the church.

Sunday March 11 at 5:00 p.m. The Grace Church Concert Series presents pianist Tanya Gabrielian in concert: “Romantic Relations- Schumann, Chopin, Gershwin, and Rachmaninoff.” Reception with the artist to follow, in the Parish HallTickets are available by mail through the church office, or online at www.gracetheplains.org. Adult- $25 Student (over 18) - $15Under 18- free. Scholarship assistance is available. Please contact the rector for more information (weston@gracetheplains.org).

Second Hand Graces: Sheets & TowelsThis is a great time to do a little pre-spring linen closet decluttering. Second Hand Graces is requesting donations of sheets and towels over the next few weeks, with a deadline of Thursday, March 15. Please bring donations (in boxes or bags) to church and place on the cart outside the Parish Hall. Each month Grace Church collects donations of items not allowed for purchase with the federal SNAP (food stamps) program. Distribution is typically on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Warrenton United Methodist Church. Contact April Gaines for more information or to help. (april.gaines@verizon.com; 540-349-8865)

Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser- on St. Patrick’s Day! We need chili chefs!!A fun & fiery, Chili Cook-Off fundraiser is planned for Saturday, March 17 here at Grace Church, to raise money for the Rise Against Hunger meal pack later in the fall. There’ll be door prizes, cornbread & salads, beverages (including a cash bar) to quench your thirst and Mary Ball will be our live DJ for some Texas swing! Sign-ups are in the Parish Hall to show off with your best chili, to bring sides, or to help out as a volunteer. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH6507 Main Street, P.O. Box 32, The Plains, Virginia 20198

Phone: 540-253-5177 Fax: 540-253-5193 www.gracetheplains.orgSTAFF

Rector, The Rev. Weston MathewsDirector of Music, Dr. Jason Farris; Parish Administrator, Mary Ball

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Lent and Holy Week at Grace Church

Thursdays in LentMarch 1, 8, 15 and 226:00 p.m. Celtic Evensong and Communion

The Sunday of the Passion – Palm Sunday March 258:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist10:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist11:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship

Maundy ThursdayMarch 296:00 p.m. Agapé Meal and Foot-Washing in Parish Hall7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar in the Church

with the Grace Church Choir

Good FridayMarch 3012:00 noonGood Friday Service 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service with the Grace Church Choir

Holy Saturday – The Great Vigil of Easter March 317:30 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil in the Church with the Grace Church Choir

The Sunday of the Resurrection – Easter Day April 19:00 a.m. Festival Eucharist with the Grace Church Choir and

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