Our mission: As followers of Christ, we share the beauty and power of God’s transforming love through worship, community, and service in the world. THIS WEEK WE LIFT UP... LEMONADE ON THE LAWN AND COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP. Lemonade on the Lawn during the summer months and Coffee Hour fellowship during the fall, winter, and spring are wonderful venues to gather and greet one another, to catch up with old friends, and to welcome new members. Individuals and families volunteer to host by bringing treats and setting up beverages. This is an easy, fun way to fulfill our vision to extend generous hospitality to those in our parish. For more information, please contact Missy Flynn at
[email protected] or (302) 777-3596. To volunteer to host a Sunday, please sign up at http://bit.ly/coffeeandlemonade. 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
11:00 AM 5:00 PM
TODAY AT CHRIST CHURCH Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Church Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Church Senior Recognition & Commissioning of DR Youth Trip missioners Nursery for infants and toddlers in Room 204 until 11:15 AM Children’s Summer Program in the Chapel Lemonade on the Lawn Evening Prayer in the Church ____________________
WELCOME! Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome you to join us in worship, in service, and in learning more about our faith in Jesus Christ. Please speak to an usher, greeter, or member of the clergy for additional information or visit www.christchurchde.org. ____________________ CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM Our Children’s Godly Play Summer Program for ages 3 through 3rd grade takes place each Sunday. Children gather in the Church at 10 AM, process to the Chapel for their own worship service, and return to the Church at the time of The Peace. ____________________ SENIOR RECOGNITION AND COMMISSIONING OUR DR TRIP MISSIONERS Today at 10 AM we recognize all graduating seniors from high school and college. Congratulations to the Class of 2016! Also during today’s 10 AM service, we will commission our youth and adult missioners who will head to the Dominican Republic to work in the village of Jalonga from June 11-18. June 5, 2016
MILLENNIAL MONDAYS – JUNE 6, JULY 11, & AUGUST 1 If you consider yourself to be a millennial (typically those in their 20’s and 30’s), we invite you to Happy Hour from 5 to 7 PM at 8th & Union Kitchen, 805 N. Union Street in the Little Italy neighborhood of Wilmington. We will gather on June 6, July 11, and August 1. Please join us! For more information, contact The Rev. Stephen Setzer at
[email protected] or (302) 655-3379. ____________________ OUTDOOR EUCHARIST – WEDNESDAYS THIS SUMMER Going to be away for the weekend? Join us this summer as we offer an open air service of Holy Communion every Wednesday evening at 6 PM in front of the Church. The service will be informal, interactive, and intimate. We hope you will join us for this new service of worship! ____________________ ST. FAITH’S GUILD PICNIC – JUNE 9 St. Faith’s Guild is a group who meets twice a year for fun and fellowship. They will hold their annual picnic on Thursday, June 9 at 6 PM in Parish Hall B. Bring a potluck dish to share. All are welcome! Please RSVP to Madaline Cullen at (302) 652-8017. ____________________ FAREWELL CELEBRATION FOR DON SOMERS – JUNE 12 After a tenure of more than 16 years as a sexton on our staff, Don Somers is retiring. Next Sunday, June 12 we will gather for a special Lemonade on the Lawn to say thank you for his years of service to Christ Church. Please join us to wish him and his wife Jackie well as they begin this new chapter in their lives. ____________________ WATCH THE STARS – JUNE 23, JULY 28, & AUGUST 25 Join us on fourth Thursdays this summer at 8 PM and “watch the stars.” Come to Christ Church, bring a blanket or chair, a bottle of wine and some snacks, and watch a movie with friends and family on an outdoor screen under the stars. For more information, contact The Rev. Amy Molina-Moore at
[email protected] or (302) 655-3379. ____________________ 12 STEPS TO A COMPASSIONATE LIFE – JUNE 26, JULY 31, & AUGUST 28 This summer we will read together Karen Armstrong’s book, Twelve Steps To A Compassionate Life, as we go deeper into this idea that compassion can change our lives, our city, and our world. Join us for discussion around this compassionate undertaking on Sundays, June 26 (chapters 1-4), July 31 (chapters 5-8), and August 28 (chapters 9-12) in Parish Hall A following the 10 AM service. For more information, please visit www.christchurchde.org/gather/adults/adult-enrichment/#12steps or contact The Rev. Stephen Setzer at
[email protected]. ____________________ JUNE OUTREACH COLLECTIONS UrbanPromise is a ministry that equips children and youth with skills for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. STEHM (Supportive Transitional Emergency Housing Ministry) provides transitional housing for women and children and short-term emergency housing for needy or displaced persons. We are collecting supplies for both organizations during June: small kitchen and bathroom cups, food storage containers, aluminum foil and plastic wrap, all purpose cleaner, dish liquid, bleach, laundry detergent, soap, sponges, paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper. Collection bins are located in the Church and Parish House near the circle drive.
SUMMERTIME DROP-IN CHOIR While our Sunday service times change to 8 and 10 AM this summer, our gathering is still about the worship of God in Christ. That said, you are invited to join your voice with members of the Christ Church and St. Cecilia Choirs by singing in the Summertime Dropin Choir. Gather with us at 9 AM in the Church on whichever Sundays work for you— we will review the hymns for the day and learn an anthem or two. Come once, twice, or all summer if you like. We look forward to welcoming you into the choir this summer! ____________________ PEOPLE SERVING TODAY: Acolytes: 8 AM Peter Williams. 10 AM Christian Stanborough, William Stanborough, Lily Allingham, Will Borda, Jake Brown; Dana Robertson, Advisor. Altar Guild: Diane Mateson, Kim Nelkin, Louise Barton, Megan Cover, Sandy Durgin, Rosanne Miller, Lauren Passarello, Suzanne Smith, Molly Wiley. Eucharistic Ministers: 8 AM Fran Bayard, Charles Effinger. 10 AM Roi Barnard, Van Downing, Alex Ergon, Marian Simpson. Greeters: 10 AM Rick and Jennie Brown. Lemonade: Bob and Martha Bolling. Lector: 10 AM Olivia Brown. Ushers: 10 AM Rod Maroney, Kim Fortunato, Stan Lowicki, Troy Silliman. ____________________ MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Charles Lee Reese III and in loving memory of Ernest Emil and Helen Gunn Ruppe David Fleming and Margaret Cook Beard THE FIRST READING: I KINGS 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah, saying, “Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, “Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.” As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, “Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.” But she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar, and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks, so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die.” Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said; but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterwards make something for yourself and your son. For thus says the Lord the God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that the Lord sends rain on the earth.” She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as he and her household ate for many days. The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Elijah. ____________________ THE HOLY GOSPEL: LUKE 7:11-17 Soon after healing the centurion’s slave, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us!” and “God has looked favorably on his people!” This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.
WEEKLY OFFERING CARDS Offering cards are located in a basket in the narthex for those who give their offering via bank transfer, online giving, mail, stock, or annually. In order to participate in the corporate act of giving during worship, please take a card and place it in the offering plate as a representation of your gift so that it may be appropriately blessed with others today. ____________________ THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH Daily Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM in the Church Monday: 12:00 PM Pastoral Ministries Team meeting in the Conference Room 5:00 PM Millennial Monday Happy Hour at 8th & Union Kitchen Tuesday: 9:20 AM Intercessory Prayer Service in the Chapel 10:30 AM Books, Brew, & Banter in Room 301 11:30 AM Outreach Committee Luncheon in Parish Hall B 7:30 PM Alcoholics Anonymous closed meeting in Room 211/212 Wednesday: 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 6:00 PM Holy Eucharist outside the Church Thursday: 6:30 AM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 7:00 AM Breakfast and Bible Study in Room 211/212 5:30 PM Alcoholics Anonymous step meeting in Room 211/212 6:00 PM St. Faith’s Guild picnic in Parish Hall B Friday: 3:00 PM DR Youth Mission Trip luggage drop-off at the Chapel doors 7:05 PM Blue Rocks game at Frawley Stadium Saturday: 4:00 AM DR Youth Mission trip departs from the church parking lot The Reverend Ruth Beresford, Rector (
[email protected]) The Reverend Stephen Setzer, Associate Rector (
[email protected]) The Reverend Amy Molina-Moore, Curate (
[email protected]) The Very Reverend William Lane, Pastoral Associate The Reverend George Karney, Pastoral Associate Bruce Barber, Director of Music (
[email protected]) Nadine DiLorenzo, St. Nicholas Choir Director (
[email protected]) Doris Everett, Sexton (
[email protected]) Kristin Finio, Administrative Associate (
[email protected]) Denise Gilliam, Assistant to Head of School (
[email protected]) David Hald, Sexton (
[email protected]) Jo Harney, Head of School (
[email protected]) David Hearn, Assistant Organist/Choirmaster (
[email protected]) Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and Youth (
[email protected]) Andy Kosinski, Finance Manager (
[email protected]) Sherry Lawton-Fasic, Parish Administrator (
[email protected]) Andy Marine, Sexton (
[email protected]) Jane Rubini, Administrative Associate (
[email protected]) Michael Sayer, Facilities Manager (
[email protected]) Charles Simpson, Sexton (
[email protected]) VESTRY & OFFICERS Joe Zakielarz, ’18, Senior Warden; Dana Robertson, Clerk; Mark Parsells, Treasurer; Richard Laird, Assistant Treasurer; Andrew Farquhar, Youth Representative; Hardy Drane, ’19; Beth Faulkner, ’17; Rick Gessner, ’17; Nancy Greenberg, ’18; Margaret Higgs, ’17; Lee Kallos, ’18; Fred Moran, ’17; Greer Silliman, ’19; Al Smith, ’18, Sandy Van Wormer, ’19; Annie Woolard-Provine, ’19 CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTIANA HUNDRED
P. O. Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road Wilmington, Delaware 19807-0510 PHONE: (302) 655-3379; WEBSITE: www.christchurchde.org OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTIANA HUNDRED WILMINGTON, DELAWARE THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 5, 2016 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE I Opening Acclamation
BCP 323
Gloria in excelsis
324
Collect of the Day
178
The First Reading
I Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 146
BCP 803
The Holy Gospel
Luke 7:11-17
The Homily
Amy Molina-Moore
The Nicene Creed
BCP 326
Prayers of the People
328
Confession and Absolution
330
The Peace
332
Offertory All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer II
BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer
336
Breaking of the Bread
337
Communion of the Faithful Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.
Post-Communion Prayer The Blessing Announcements and Dismissal People: Thanks be to God.
339
10:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II Voluntary Entrance Hymn 390
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Opening Acclamation
BCP 355
Collect for Purity *Glory to God
David Willcocks
Collect of the Day O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading (please be seated)
I Kings 17:8-16
Gradual Hymn 411 (as able, please stand)
O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
The Holy Gospel
Luke 7:11-17 Amy Molina-Moore
The Sermon (please be seated)
BCP 358
The Nicene Creed (as able, please stand) Prayers of the People
387
Confession and Absolution
360
Senior Recognition and Commissioning of DR Trip Missioners The Peace The Offertory (please be seated) Presentation Hymn 380 (as able, please stand)
From All that Dwell Below the Skies
The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer A
BCP 361
*Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
David Willcocks
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP 364
Breaking of the Bread *Alleluia, Christ our Passover (at the conclusion, please be seated)
David Willcocks
Communion of the Faithful (gluten-free wafers are available upon request) Communion Hymn 487
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life BCP 365
Post-Communion Prayer (as able, please stand) The Blessing Birthdays and Anniversaries
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Opportunities and Announcements Hymn in Procession 429
I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath
Dismissal People: Thanks be to God. Voluntary *from Mass for Christ Church Christiana Hundred (1997), located in the pew rack
