St Isidore Episcopal Church
Common Feast Celebration
February 7th, 2021, 11:00 am
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen
Welcome to Worship – The Rev. Sean Steele
Opening Hymn - All Creatures by Chad Gardner
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
Refrain
O, praise Him! O, praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice! (Ref)
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, Three in One! (Ref x 2)
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
People And Blessed be God’s Kingdom, now and for ever Amen.
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 by David Haas
Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest!
Sing! Glory to God.
Glory to God in the highest!
And peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
Almighty God and Father,
We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory. (Ref)
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God.
You take away the sin of the world.
Have mercy on us.
You are seated at the right hand
of the Father, receive our prayer. (Ref)
For You alone are the Ho - ly One, You alone are the Lord,
the Most High, Jesus Christ.
With the Holy Spirit
in the glory of God the Fa - ther. (Ref)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Reading from 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 147:1-12, 21:
Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; *
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted *
and binds up their wounds.
He counts the number of the stars *
and calls them all by their names.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; *
there is no limit to his wisdom.
The Lord lifts up the lowly, *
but casts the wicked to the ground.
Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; *
make music to our God upon the harp.
He covers the heavens with clouds *
and prepares rain for the earth;
He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *
and green plants to serve mankind.
He provides food for flocks and herds *
and for the young ravens when they cry.
He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *
he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;
But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, *
in those who await his gracious favor.
Hallelujah!
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Reader The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily with Story Share – The Rev. Sean Steele
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Reader The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sequence Hymn - Hundred Miles by Judah & The Lion
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Sing praise to Him and Him alone
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Sing praise with me you heavenly hosts
I can't help myself
There is no one else
Like you God
I could sing a song
A hundred miles long
But it won't compare
Hallelujah sing to the Lord
Hallelujah my soul rejoice
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:
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 – (Sung Response in Bold)
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. We especially remember the life and ministry of Charles Eric Huerter, son of Leslie Morrison.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
O 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 forever. Amen.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (Silence)
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in 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.
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.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Words from our Departing Warden and Transitioning of Church Keys to New Warden Allie Allemand
Commissioning of Bishops Committee Members
The Lord be with you.
And also with you
Let us pray
Holy God, You raise up laborers for your harvest sending them out as sowers of your good news, workers of healing, and caretakers of new life: Bless our Bishops Committee in their work of tending your Church; equip them for service, enliven them with your joy, and help them remember and trust that it is you who will bring in the harvest; through Jesus Christ, the Savior of souls. Amen.
Allie: On behalf of the congregation of St Isidore Episcopal Church, I present Leslie, Mary, Debbie, Manny, John and myself as representatives for the Bishop’s Committee.
Sean: Have each of these leaders been appointed in accordance with the bylaws of our congregation?
Allie: They have.
Sean: (Each individually: Allie, Leslie, Mary, Debbie, Manny, and John) Do you commit yourself to carry out the responsibilities of the office to which you have been appointed?
Leader: I do.
Sean: Do you reaffirm your commitment to follow Christ and to serve this congregation in his name?
Leader: I do.
Sean (to Everyone): Will you do all in your power to support each other with your prayers, your honest yet gracious communication, and your willingness to help them carry out Christ’s ministry in this church?
Leaders: We will.
Sean: In the name of this congregation, St Isidore Episcopal Church, I commission you for this work, and pledge you our prayers, encouragement, and support. May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, that in this, and in all things, you may do God’s will in the service of the kingdom of Christ. Amen.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, look with favor upon these persons who have now reaffirmed their commitment to follow Christ and to serve in his name. Give them courage, patience, and vision; and strengthen us all in our Christian vocation of witness to the world, and of service to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Celebrant Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.
Doxology (Sung)
Praise God from who all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above you heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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 The Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Isidore, St Pablo and 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 forever. 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.
Break Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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.
Communion Song – Just Because by Judah Akers
Boldly I come
Into His arms
With nothing to bring
But all of my heart
How could this be?
The way He looks in my eyes
All broken and crimson sin
He sees only white
And I can’t do anything
To gain what He’s done
He just loves me
Refrain
‘Cause He loves me
‘Cause He loves me
Just because He does
Tired and afraid
Forgotten what’s paid
So I’ll hide in my shame
Like an orphan in chains
I ran from my promise
But it’s never enough
'Cause my walls and my mountains
Always ran out of luck
I can’t do anything
To deserve what He’s done
He just loves me (Ref)
I’m His beloved
I am His friend
His love has no limit
From beginning to end
No angel or demon will ever separate
Me from His goodness and His wonderful gaze
So let me remind you
Of all that He’s done
He just loves you (Ref)
You are His favorite
You are His friend
No weapon against you
Ever stands a chance
Not heaven or hell nor darkness or light
Will ever deny you of His wonderful smile
So I won’t be silent
It’s too good to be true
He just loves you
‘Cause He loves you
‘Cause He loves you
‘Cause He loves you
Post Communion Prayer
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
Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who we travel with, so be quick to love and make haste to be kind. And the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be upon you, among you, and remain with you now and forever. Amen.
We leave in Song – God So Loved by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash
Come all you weary, come all you thirsty
Come to the well that never runs dry
Drink of the Water, come and thirst no more
Well, come all you sinners, come find His mercy
Come to the table, He will satisfy
Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
Bring all your failures, bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting there with open arms
Can you see His open arms?
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
The power of hell forever defeated
Now it is well, I'm walking in freedom
For God so loved, God so loved the world
Praise God, praise God
From whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, praise Him
For the wonders of His love
Praise God, praise God
From whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, praise Him
For the wonders of His love
(His amazing love)
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
Oh, the power of hell forever defeated
Now it is well, I'm walking in freedom
For God so loved, God so loved the world
Bring all your failures, bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting, God so loved the world
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth to love and serve the Lord! Alleluia
People Thanks be to God, Alleluia
**We have “to-go” lunches for anyone who is hungry, please take some as you leave!
Common Feast Celebration
February 7th, 2021, 11:00 am
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen
Welcome to Worship – The Rev. Sean Steele
Opening Hymn - All Creatures by Chad Gardner
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
Refrain
O, praise Him! O, praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice! (Ref)
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, Three in One! (Ref x 2)
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
People And Blessed be God’s Kingdom, now and for ever Amen.
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 by David Haas
Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest!
Sing! Glory to God.
Glory to God in the highest!
And peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
Almighty God and Father,
We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory. (Ref)
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God.
You take away the sin of the world.
Have mercy on us.
You are seated at the right hand
of the Father, receive our prayer. (Ref)
For You alone are the Ho - ly One, You alone are the Lord,
the Most High, Jesus Christ.
With the Holy Spirit
in the glory of God the Fa - ther. (Ref)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Reading from 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 147:1-12, 21:
Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; *
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted *
and binds up their wounds.
He counts the number of the stars *
and calls them all by their names.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; *
there is no limit to his wisdom.
The Lord lifts up the lowly, *
but casts the wicked to the ground.
Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; *
make music to our God upon the harp.
He covers the heavens with clouds *
and prepares rain for the earth;
He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *
and green plants to serve mankind.
He provides food for flocks and herds *
and for the young ravens when they cry.
He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *
he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;
But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, *
in those who await his gracious favor.
Hallelujah!
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Reader The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily with Story Share – The Rev. Sean Steele
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Reader The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sequence Hymn - Hundred Miles by Judah & The Lion
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Sing praise to Him and Him alone
Bless the Lord oh my soul
Sing praise with me you heavenly hosts
I can't help myself
There is no one else
Like you God
I could sing a song
A hundred miles long
But it won't compare
Hallelujah sing to the Lord
Hallelujah my soul rejoice
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:
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 – (Sung Response in Bold)
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. We especially remember the life and ministry of Charles Eric Huerter, son of Leslie Morrison.
O’ Lord have mercy, O’ Christ have mercy, we’ll raise our voices and sing Amen. Amen
O 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 forever. Amen.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (Silence)
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in 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.
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.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Words from our Departing Warden and Transitioning of Church Keys to New Warden Allie Allemand
Commissioning of Bishops Committee Members
The Lord be with you.
And also with you
Let us pray
Holy God, You raise up laborers for your harvest sending them out as sowers of your good news, workers of healing, and caretakers of new life: Bless our Bishops Committee in their work of tending your Church; equip them for service, enliven them with your joy, and help them remember and trust that it is you who will bring in the harvest; through Jesus Christ, the Savior of souls. Amen.
Allie: On behalf of the congregation of St Isidore Episcopal Church, I present Leslie, Mary, Debbie, Manny, John and myself as representatives for the Bishop’s Committee.
Sean: Have each of these leaders been appointed in accordance with the bylaws of our congregation?
Allie: They have.
Sean: (Each individually: Allie, Leslie, Mary, Debbie, Manny, and John) Do you commit yourself to carry out the responsibilities of the office to which you have been appointed?
Leader: I do.
Sean: Do you reaffirm your commitment to follow Christ and to serve this congregation in his name?
Leader: I do.
Sean (to Everyone): Will you do all in your power to support each other with your prayers, your honest yet gracious communication, and your willingness to help them carry out Christ’s ministry in this church?
Leaders: We will.
Sean: In the name of this congregation, St Isidore Episcopal Church, I commission you for this work, and pledge you our prayers, encouragement, and support. May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, that in this, and in all things, you may do God’s will in the service of the kingdom of Christ. Amen.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, look with favor upon these persons who have now reaffirmed their commitment to follow Christ and to serve in his name. Give them courage, patience, and vision; and strengthen us all in our Christian vocation of witness to the world, and of service to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Celebrant Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.
Doxology (Sung)
Praise God from who all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above you heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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 The Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Isidore, St Pablo and 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 forever. 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.
Break Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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.
Communion Song – Just Because by Judah Akers
Boldly I come
Into His arms
With nothing to bring
But all of my heart
How could this be?
The way He looks in my eyes
All broken and crimson sin
He sees only white
And I can’t do anything
To gain what He’s done
He just loves me
Refrain
‘Cause He loves me
‘Cause He loves me
Just because He does
Tired and afraid
Forgotten what’s paid
So I’ll hide in my shame
Like an orphan in chains
I ran from my promise
But it’s never enough
'Cause my walls and my mountains
Always ran out of luck
I can’t do anything
To deserve what He’s done
He just loves me (Ref)
I’m His beloved
I am His friend
His love has no limit
From beginning to end
No angel or demon will ever separate
Me from His goodness and His wonderful gaze
So let me remind you
Of all that He’s done
He just loves you (Ref)
You are His favorite
You are His friend
No weapon against you
Ever stands a chance
Not heaven or hell nor darkness or light
Will ever deny you of His wonderful smile
So I won’t be silent
It’s too good to be true
He just loves you
‘Cause He loves you
‘Cause He loves you
‘Cause He loves you
Post Communion Prayer
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
Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who we travel with, so be quick to love and make haste to be kind. And the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be upon you, among you, and remain with you now and forever. Amen.
We leave in Song – God So Loved by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash
Come all you weary, come all you thirsty
Come to the well that never runs dry
Drink of the Water, come and thirst no more
Well, come all you sinners, come find His mercy
Come to the table, He will satisfy
Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
Bring all your failures, bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting there with open arms
Can you see His open arms?
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
The power of hell forever defeated
Now it is well, I'm walking in freedom
For God so loved, God so loved the world
Praise God, praise God
From whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, praise Him
For the wonders of His love
Praise God, praise God
From whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, praise Him
For the wonders of His love
(His amazing love)
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
Oh, the power of hell forever defeated
Now it is well, I'm walking in freedom
For God so loved, God so loved the world
Bring all your failures, bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting, God so loved the world
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth to love and serve the Lord! Alleluia
People Thanks be to God, Alleluia
**We have “to-go” lunches for anyone who is hungry, please take some as you leave!