The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 24, 2019 Our Liturgy may be found in the Book of Common Prayer beginning on page 355.
HOLY EUCHARIST Prelude Aria detta Bolletto
Frescobaldi
Please stand.
Hymn
LEV&S #62 In Christ There is No East or West
Burleigh
The Opening Acclamation BCP 355 Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen Collect BCP 355 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open all desires known, and from you no secret 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 Gloria
Barrie Cabena
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Collect of the Day Priest: The Lord be with you. Response: And also with you O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD Please be seated.
The First Lesson A Reading from Genesis 45:3-11,15 Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?" But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence. Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Come closer to me." And they came closer. He said, "I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, 'Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children's children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. I will provide for you there-since there are five more years of famine to come--so that you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty.'" And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42
1 Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; *do not be jealous of those who do wrong. 2
2 For they shall soon wither like the grass, *and like the green grass fade away. 3 Put your trust in the LORD and do good; *dwell in the land and feed on its riches. 4 Take delight in the LORD, *and he shall give you your heart's desire. 5 Commit your way to the LORD and put your trust in him, *and he will bring it to pass. 6 He will make your righteousness as clear as the light *and your just dealing as the noonday. 7 Be still before the LORD *and wait patiently for him. 8 Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers, *the one who succeeds in evil schemes. 9 Refrain from anger, leave rage alone; *do not fret yourself; it leads only to evil. 10 For evildoers shall be cut off, *but those who wait upon the LORD shall possess the land. 11 In a little while the wicked shall be no more; *you shall search out their place, but they will not be there. 12 But the lowly shall possess the land; *they will delight in abundance of peace. 41 But the deliverance of the righteous comes from the LORD; *he is their stronghold in time of trouble. 42 The LORD will help them and rescue them; *he will rescue them from the wicked and deliver them, because they seek refuge in him.
The Second Lesson A Reading from the First Letter of the Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" Fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. And as for what you sow, you do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. So it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. It is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body. Thus it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living being"; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. But it is not the spiritual that is first, but the physical, and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. As was the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the man of heaven. What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand.
Sequence Hymn LEV&S #120 There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit The Gospel: The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 6:27-38 All: Glory to You Lord Christ 3
Akers
Jesus said, "I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you. "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You Lord Christ. Please be seated.
The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Chip Graves Please stand.
The Nicene Creed
BCP 358
The Prayers of the People In faith, hope and love let us pray for God’s people throughout the world, for our Presiding Bishop Michael and for our Bishops Andrew, Allen, and Mary, for this gathering, and for the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church, saying: Lord, make us one. That we worship God in spirit and in truth. For the peace that comes from God alone, for the unity of all peoples, and for the salvation of souls. Let us pray in the purpose of Christ: Lord, make us one. That we may be freed from our sins against one another: from prejudice and hasty judgment; from ignorance or pride; from isolation and exclusivity; from apathy and complacency. Let us pray in the forgiveness of Christ: Lord, make us one. That the leaders of all nations may seek peace and justice, and that they may give priority to the poor and the homeless, to children, refugees, and victims of random violence, Let us pray in the spirit of Christ: Lord, make us one. That the churches may discover again their unity in the one baptism, that we may share joy and wonder at God’s works. Let us pray with the heart of Christ: Lord, make us one. That this congregation may begin this new year and new ministry with wisdom and courage, 4
Let us pray in the strength of Christ: Lord, make us one. That our homes may be filled with grace during the year, and that our families may have confidence and peace in following Christ. Let us pray in the wisdom of Christ: Lord, make us one. That we may care for the earth that God has given us and conserve it wisely. Let us pray in the peace of Christ: Lord, make us one. That all Christians may embrace together Christ's command to care for those in need; the sick, the poor, the hungry, the lonely, the outcast. That those who mourn maybe comforted, and those who are troubled may find peace. Let us pray in the mercy of Christ: Lord make us one. Priest: Eternal God, giver of love and peace, you call us to live together as one community; give us grace to learn your ways and to fulfill your purpose, that we may bring justice and peace to all people, in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen The Confession BCP 360 The Peace Please be seated.
Announcements The Offertory Anthem My Lord, What a Morning Please stand
Burleigh
Offertory Hymn LEV&S #226 Mine eyes have seen the glory
THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 Sanctus and Benedictus
Barrie Cabena
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP 364
The Breaking of the Bread
BCP 364 5
Agnus Dei
S161
The Invitation
Barrie Cabena
BCP 364
The Holy Communion You are invited and welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Anthem Freedom #4, Freedom #7
Ellington
Please stand
Hymn LEV&S #74 Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love
Colvin
The Prayer of Thanksgiving BCP 365 Sending forth of the Eucharistic Visitors: In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one body because we share one bread, one cup. Amen.
Blessing May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Hymn LEV&S #217 He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand
Brinson, Jr.
Dismissal Postlude Fugue
Mendelssohn
Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Dr. Chip Graves Organist Peter Roberts Lectors 8 AM Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Heusser 10 AM Biff Henderson, Carolyn Henderson Intercessor Lisa Daley Eucharistic Minsters 8 AM Brinda Bradley 10 AM Malik Bradford, Jean Chambers Acolytes Aaron Bradford, Spencer Carden, Eve Bradford, Priya Kumar, Rohan Kumar, Aadi Kumar, Agustina Kumar Ushers 10AM Jo- Ann B. Boylan, Gloria Chang, Giovanni Green, Michael Heffner, Andrea Spencer Eucharistic Visitors: Sandy Gadsden-McAllister, Arlene Grant Vestry Greeter: Michael Heffner 6
Coffee Hour Black History Month Celebration Pot Luck Nursery Care is available during the 10:00 AM service.
Assistant: Welcoming Committee
The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Edna Findley, Winni Fred and Lewin Lawson by Cynthia Skerritt. If you are visiting with us for the first time, we welcome you to Grace Church! Our liturgy is found in the Book of Common Prayer. Our communion is open to all baptized Christians. Please take the time to fill out one of our visitor cards which the ushers have available. Your presence is a blessing to us may our worship together be a blessing to you. Grace Church Prayer List: We hold the following people in prayer: Steven Ancona, Corine Bradley, Norene Bueti, Bernice Burton, Cynthia Cole, Inez Dale, Jimmy Delaney, Carol DiGilio, Vincent Doria, Bill Dunphy, Cathy Dunphy, Sandra Esannason, Lydia Green, Sylvia Howard, Ivy John, Evgeniy Kaufman, Grace Kim, Manoris Long, Paxton Louis, Janice Moore, Giovanna Mustac, Selena Perry, Gladstone Reid, Leroy Reid, Renee Reid, Uriel Reid, Charlotte Roberson, Phil Sawyer, Marilyn Seimia, Norman Stanton, Susan Stanton, Natasha Vodyanitskaya, Marthe Watkins Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Verna Brown Cedar Manor, Ossining: Robert Auld Sarah Neumann, Mamaroneck: Nellie King Serving in the Armed Forces: Kenny Duffy, Denny J. Edmondson, Christopher P. Halstead, David Packer, Sgt. Christopher Vigliotti, Gunnery Sgt. Les Yearwood. Please call the Parish Office or contact Sandy Gadsden McAllister if you would like to place someone's name on our prayer list. Birthdays February 28th Dr. Delores Thompson, Olivet Williams, Ericka Santos March 2nd Joseph R. Brown, Susan S, Stanton, Cameron Owens, Mayna Sanchez Anniversaries March 2nd Elizabeth and Thomas Roach Please contact the Parish office to update birthday or anniversary entries for 2019. THIS WEEK AT GRACE Tuesday, February 26th 12:05 PM Eucharist in the Chapel 7:30 PM Vestry Meeting - Library Wednesday, February 27th 12:10 PM Downtown Music at Grace Thursday, February 28th 5AM to 2PM Site Rental 12:05 PM Eucharist in the Chapel 7:30 PM Santa Eucaristía in the Church
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Grace/La Gracia 2019 Pledge Tracker The chart below shows our annual pledge goal and our progress by month. The church pays its bills based on the donations received and our pledges amount to about half of our annual budget. Thank you for staying current on your pledge.
Grace/La Gracia Pledges Full Yr Goal
$325,000
Budget
$27,083
Actual
$16,100 $-
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Celebration Black History Month with Grace February 24th Spreading Joy Join us in culminating a month of celebrating Black History. We will end with a joyful celebration of food and refreshments that reflects our diverse culture. Everyone is invited to bring a dish. A heartful thanks to all who have helped to make this another celebration to be remembered! Marie Barrow and Karen Odom
The Lord is forgiving instead of judging and generous when there is no obvious cause to be so. May we do the same! Use your Blue Box or Blue App as a blessing to someone. . The ECW will have United Thank Offering (UTO) boxes available during coffee hour for those who did not yet get one. Stop by the table for a blue box or more information about the UTO. To learn more about the United Thank Offering (UTO) click the link on our e-newsletter or refer to UTO Information Poster on the bulletin board near the parish hall. Thank you to all our volunteers on Presidents Day The efforts of the 13 volunteers who prepared, served, cleaned and distributed (food and shoes) made for a pleasant morning shared with our 55 guests. We’re deeply appreciative of their time, enthusiasm and generosity. Volunteers: Carolyn Rogers, Camille Worrell, Carole Lashley, Maria Lewis, Jean Wilson, Melanie Jackson, Clyde Hicks, Kathy Toolin, Father Chip Graves. We’d also like to recognize Taurino Juarez and Roosevelt Mitchell for their hard work and support. -Michael Heffner and Walter Simon
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What’s New: • February 24 10:00 AM No Classes – Midwinter Vacation • Starting on March 10th at the 8 AM Service – We will be following Rite One Liturgy during the second week of each non-summer months until June 2019 • March 13th Lenten Education Series with Fr. Chip: The Final 24 Hours of Jesus Christ –Four Week Study Grace La Gracia E- Newsletter March 2019 Grace and La Gracia Sunday Bulletins, Acolyte Schedule, Lector Rota and Lessons can be read on our Grace La Gracia March 3rd E-newsletter. Contact Maria Campos at
[email protected] to add your email to our contact list. Our weekly Grace 10 AM Sunday bulletin can also be read on our Grace Church Website: www.gracewhiteplains.org Copies of Grace Church 2018 Budget – Annual Parish Meeting held on January 27, 2019 are available at the table in rear the church and in our Grace La Gracia weekly e-newsletter under General Information Looking Ahead Father Chip will visit the Sunday School Classrooms, Rite 13 & J2A on March 3, 2019 during the 10 AM Service. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES – March 6, 2019 12:00 PM The Holy Eucharist 7:30 PM Bi-lingual Holy Eucharist with Choir Lenten Education Series with Fr. Chip Starting on March 13, 2019 You are invited to join me as I host a four-week study on the final 24 hours of Jesus Christ. Our educational journey will begin on Wednesday, March 13 th and continue for three additional Wednesdays ending on April 3rd. Each session will start at 6:45 PM with time for Labyrinth prayer in the parish hall and then transition at 7:15 PM for Bible discussion in the library. Please contact our administrator, Maria Campos, by March 3rd to order books for the parishioners planning to attend. This video series entitled, “24 Hours that changed the World” was written and produced by a wonderful Methodist pastor, Adam Hamilton. Adam started a new church, Church of the Resurrection, with only four members in 1990. Within 10 years, his church grew to over 15,000 members. As you will find, his educational resources are fantastic. This educational series encompasses the historical nature behind the last day of Jesus Christ on earth. We will discuss the ‘why’, the ‘what’ and the ‘where’ behind the Biblical stories we reenact each year in Lent leading to Easter Sunday. It’s a powerful journey. For example, we will travel to Jerusalem. We will see what Jesus saw and we will walk along the path that Jesus took 2,000 years ago. Come join us for this amazing journey. Fr. Chip S.A.G.E.: Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:30 PM in the library. Book Club: After the winter storm forced the Book Club to cancel its Feb 12 th meeting, the group’s Black History Month selection, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, has been moved to Tuesday, March 12th, at 7 pm in the church library. Interested in the book club? Contact Karen Odom (
[email protected]) or just come!
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Formation of a Public Relations Committee For almost two centuries, Grace Church has been a beacon of hope and service in Westchester county. We have continually provided spiritual, moral and physical support to all regardless of their religious or economic circumstance. It is our responsibility to deliver this message to the greater Community so that they can experience the joy and satisfaction that Grace offers to all. If you are interested or know of others who would be interested in the formation of a Public Relations Committee, please provide your contact information to Maria Campos (
[email protected]) or call the parish office at 914 949 2874 x10. Acolytes We are building upon our acolyte team. Please contact Lauren Reid at E:
[email protected] if you have interest in knowing more. Our next acolyte training will be held on Saturday March 23 at 10 AM. Pastoral Care We are inviting members who have a passion for serving others to join our Pastoral Care Team. This ministry means so much to our members and it just might change your life. Please contact Sandy Gadsden at
[email protected] for more information. Lectors Needed Volunteers are needed for all services including the Family service, every third Sunday of the month. If you are available for one or both of these services, please contact Ray Williams or Michael Heffner. Join Our Volunteer Choir Please consider joining our volunteer choir. We have inspiring, soulful and uplifting music for you to enjoy in the warm company of our dedicated, long time members. This invitation also extends to the younger members of our church community. We are delighted to have our kids sing in the10am service every third Sunday of the month. The children's choir will be practicing every Sunday right after service in the choir room. All are welcome! Peter Roberts Remember those you love by signing up for flowers to adorn the Altar for our worship. The signup sheets for February, March, April and May are located on the bulletin board near the parish hall.
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