St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community

striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people

just as God created you. All are welcome, no exceptions!

The First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018 10:30 A.M.The Lighting of the First Advent Candle

Reader The evening of the year is upon us.

People We enter the darkness and wait for light’s return.

Reader We light one candle to remind us of God’s light which has come to us all through the Christ.

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People We open our hearts to that light, and ask for help to shine with the brilliance of love.

Reader All of our waiting is a waiting for God.

People God of our hearts, we wait for you alone.

The Liturgy of the Word

We stand to sing and pray.

Processional Hymn # 58  Lo! He comes, with clouds descending

Priest Blessed are you, holy and living one.

People You come to your people and set them free. Amen.

Lord have mercy: Kyrie S 96

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The Collect of the Day – First Sunday of Advent

Priest The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Priest Let us pray.

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

We sit to hear the lessons.

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The First Lesson Jeremiah 33:14-16

Lector A reading from the prophet Jeremiah.

The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness."

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

Psalm 25:1-9Lector Let us read verses from Psalm 25 together.

1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;my God, I put my trust in you; *let me not be humiliated,nor let my enemies triumph over me.

2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; *let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes.

3 Show me your ways, O LORD, *and teach me your paths.

4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, *for you are the God of my salvation;in you have I trusted all the day long.

5 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, *for they are from everlasting.

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6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; *remember me according to your loveand for the sake of your goodness, O LORD.

7 Gracious and upright is the LORD; *therefore he teaches sinners in his way.

8 He guides the humble in doing right *and teaches his way to the lowly.

9 All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

The Second Lesson 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Lector A reading from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians.How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith.Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

We stand to sing and hear the Gospel.

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Gradual Hymn # 64 O heavenly Word, eternal LightThe Gospel Luke 21:25-36

Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

"Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."7

Priest The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Reverend William McLemore

Silence for meditation

We stand to affirm our faith by reciting the Nicene Creed.

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.8

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 for Advent

Intercessor God of the prophets, give your church courage to speak truth, and to tell of your love.

People God of the prophets, hear us and help us!

Intercessor God of the angels, give your church voice to sing your presence into the world. Give the world a freedom song, and help us to speak peace throughout the earth.

People God of the angels, hear us and help us!

Intercessor God of Mary and Elizabeth, give your church grace to be pregnant with hope and to bring forth new life for a barren world.

People God of our mothers, hear us and help us!

Intercessor God of Zachariah and Joseph. Give your church dreams and visions, and the courage to follow them.

People God of our fathers, hear us and help us!9

Intercessor God of the shepherds, give your church humility, and to all who sit in darkness, alone and afraid, a light from heaven proclaiming peace.

People God of the shepherds, hear us and help us!

Intercessor God of the magi, give your church gifts, and the will to leave home to find you among the poor.

People God of the magi, hear us and help us!Intecessor God of the Holy Innocents, give your church power to

stand against violence to protect the powerless.

People God of the victim, hear us and help us!

Intercessor We especially pray this week for Averil Schrieber, Joyce Kotvan, Chris Rogers, Jackie, Gail, Zachary and the Jacobs family, Marilyn, Dorothy, Margaret, Patty, Kathy, David, Michele and family, Rene, Myrna, Terry Costello, the Langer family, Roy Nilsen, and Rosemarie.

People That they may be delivered from their distress.

Intercessor God of Resurrection, we remember those who have died.

People God of Resurrection, hear us and help us!

Intercessor Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.

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People God of all, hear us and help us!

Intercessor We give thanks for all those celebrating birthdays this week; especially for Ava Stubblefield and Betsy Pool; and for all those celebrating anniversaries this week.

Priest God our Sovereign, you are always coming into the world. Come to us now, soon, and forever, and let us receive you as the Child of holiness and the Wind of change, through whom, this day, we pray. Amen.

The Confession of Sin

Priest Let us confess our sins to God.

Silence may be kept.

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God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

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

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The Peace

Priest The Peace of the Lord be always with you!

People: And also with you!

Then we greet one another saying, “Peace be with you.”

Announcements

The Holy Communion

The Offertory

Priest Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offering and come into his courts. (Psalm 96:8)

Offertory Anthem St. Paul Choir 

Advent Alleluia      Camille Saint-Saens

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Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Hymn #380, Vs. 3

The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer A

Sursum corda

Priest The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Priest Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

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Priest

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

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:

Sanctus S 130 Holy, holy, holy, Lord

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We remain standing or kneel

Holy 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."

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Memorial Acclamation

Priest

We 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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AllOur 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

The Breaking of the BreadSilence is observed after the bread is broken

Fraction Anthem: Agnus Dei, Jesus, Lamb of God S 164

Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God. The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion.

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The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you.Communion Hymn # 72   Hark! The glad sounds 

Prayer after Communion

When all have received Communion, the Priest leads the following prayer:

Please stand.

Priest Let us pray.

AllLoving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Blessing PriestLet us depart from this place in peace, and as we go on our way, forget not the poor, pray for the sick, make no peace with oppression, and love one another as God in Christ has loved us, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father , the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, Mother of us all, be upon you this day and forever more. Amen.

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Recessional Hymn #  73  The King shall come when morning dawns

The DismissalPriest Let us go forth, preparing our hearts for the birth of

the Christ child!

People Thanks be to God.

Welcome to St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchDeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago

Member of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion

Celebration of the Holy EucharistSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month 8:00 AM (spoken

service)Every Sunday 10:30 AM (with music)

Child care for infants & young children is availableSundays 10:15 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery.

Christian Education ClassesSundays: Christian formation classes for all ages.

Children meet in the St. Timothy Center, Sunday mornings, 9:30-10:15 AM

Adult Formation meets in the Conference Room or Parish HallSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church

900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115Parish Office: 815-756-4888 Email:

parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.orgWebsite: http://www.stpaulsdekalb.org

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Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-2:00 PMThe Reverend Heidi Haverkamp, Priest-In-Charge;

Email: revhhaverkamp@gmail.comSusan King, Administrative Assistant

Lorraine Langer, Director of MusicKathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist

Julie Rogers, Brittany Altepeter, Karyn Perkins, Nursery Attendants

Our Wardens and VestryFreyja Rasmussen-Johns, Senior Warden,

Marv Kombrink, Junior WardenPat Brown, Treasurer, Gretchen Schlabach, Clerk

Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach, Maureen Gerrity

Today’s MinistersThe Reverend William McLemore Presiding ClergyBill Cummings Eucharistic Minister Luke Stubblefield AcolyteJacob Maas LectorMarilyn Cleland Intercessor Marv and Pam Kombrink UshersPeg Newby Altar GuildTeam Flower Guild Flower Guild Freyja and Rick Johns Coffee HourJulie Rogers, Karyn Perkins NurseryRick Johns, Brad Smith Counters

Today, Sunday, December 2, 2018, First Sunday of AdventChildren’s Sunday School 9:30-10:15 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr.Nursery and Childcare Available 10:15-11:45

A.M. St. Timothy Ctr.Choir Practice 10:15 A.M. Parish HallThe Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary

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Fellowship and Coffee Hour 11:30 A.M. Parish HallCraft Show 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall

This Week – December 2, 2018 through December 9, 2018

Wed Dec 5 Blue Christmas Service 7:00 P.M. SanctuaryEndowment Committee Mtg. 7:00 P.M. Conf. Room

Thur Dec 6 Choir Practice

7:00 P.M. Parish Hall

Sun Dec 9 The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:00 A.M. SanctuaryNursery/ Childcare 10:15-11:45 A.M.

St.Timothy Ctr

No Children’s Sunday SchoolChoir Practice 10:15 A.M. Parish HallThe Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. SanctuaryCoffee/Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall

AnnouncementsWelcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time,please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us

for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall.

In the Interim

Mother Heidi Haverkamp will be our Priest-In-Charge until our new permanent rector, Mother Barbara Wilson, arrives on Sunday, January 20. Mother Heidi will serve us as part-time interim, working Sundays, and usually Tuesdays and Thursdays. Her email is revhhaverkamp@gmail.com.

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On Sunday, December 2 and Sunday, December 9, the Reverend William McLemore from St. Paul’s in McHenry will be presiding at the services while Mother Heidi attends previously scheduled events related to her book, Advent in Narnia.

Blue Christmas Service, Wednesday December 5 th at 7pm

The Blue Christmas Service will be held on Wednesday, December 5th at 7 pm. This service includes prayers, scripture, and music that focus on the hope and healing that God offers each one of us. The Reverend Heidi Haverkamp and the Reverend Adam Frieberg are preparing and presiding at the service this year. Everyone is welcome to stay afterwards for light refreshments and conversation. All parishioners and friends are invited to attend!

Travel, Craft and Hobby Show Today

The annual Craft and Hobby Show will be held today in the Parish Hall at coffee hour. This is a showcase for craft/hobbyist folks to share their interests with fellow parishioners.

Rector’s Discretionary Fund Collection TodayDonations allow us to assist people in need in our community, and that need has been substantial in the last month and will continue through the winter season. Checks can be written to "St. Paul's" with "Rector's Discretionary Fund" in the memo.

St. Nicholas Party

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The annual St. Nicholas Party will be Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 6:00-10:00 P.M. at the Somerset Farm clubhouse. Somerset Farm is located on the south side of Bethany Road between Peace Road and Somonauk Road. Please bring a nibble to share and your beverage of choice. The Nenonens will provide coffee, water and wassail. For more Information or directions call the Nenonens at 815-895-4264 after December 1st.

Children’s Christmas PartyThe annual Children's Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 16th, following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to partake of the fun and fellowship as we decorate the Parish Hall trees with ornaments and crafts. Stay for pizza!

Send your Christmas flower memorials by December 16We are accepting donations for Christmas flowers now through December 16th. Please write “Christmas Flowers” in the memo of your check and be sure to include your dedication. Look for the Christmas Flower envelopes and place these in the collection plate. Suggested donation is $25-$30.

During the season of Advent, greens are used on the altar instead of flowers.

People to Think About

Averil Schrieber has been at Kishwaukee Hospital and would love visits, calls or cards. Mechelle and Chuck Goodenough will be moving to Youngstown OH and their

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last Sunday at St. Paul’s will be December 16th (there will be cake!). Gail Piper’s son Sean Sitzes will be married on Monday, December 3rd if you’d like to send congratulations by mail or by email. And Father Ed and Beth have made it to Cincinatti to start his new assignment at St. Anne in West Chester, OH.

Safe Passage Gifts

Once again we are collecting donations for Safe Passage, our local Domestic Violence Prevention Agency. St Paul's has contributed to them at Christmas for many years. This year, as last, we will give funds to them so they can purchase gift cards and use them where needed. If you would like to participate please write a check to St Paul's by Dec 17th, list "Safe Passage" in the "Memo" line and we will forward the total to Safe Passage. It will become part of your donation record to St Paul's.

Adult Christian Formation

There will be a break in Adult Formation during Advent. Watch for more programming to come.

Communication!!!!!

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There are a lot of things happening at St. Paul’s! A new form has been developed so that the office can keep up with events and programs and be sure information is communicated to all who should know. In addition, the new Audio Video System in the Parish Hall has many capabilities for streaming, playing DVD’s, slide shows, music, etc. To both ends, we are asking that you fill out a Communication and Tech Request Form for your events and email or turn it in to the office. Copies of the form will be available in the Parish Office and on the table in the Parish Hall. If you need help putting an announcement together, Susan is happy to assist.

For more information about St. Paul’s

Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to hear the Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what’s going on!

St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community!

Striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God delights in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions!

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Citations:

Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893.

Cover Photo: Luke 21:25-36, www.gotell.org

Prayers of the People: Liturgy for the Whole Church: resources for multigenerational worship, Susan K. Bock, Church Publishing Inc., Copyright ©2008 Susan K. Bock

Household Prayers: Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year C. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky.

Kyrie, Lord, have mercy S 96 The Holy Eucharist II, From Deutsche Messe; Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937), Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc., The 1982 Hymnal.

Doxology, Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, #380 Vs. 3Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, melody, Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. Louis Bourgeois, The 1982 Hymnal.

Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy Lord S 130 Music: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937), Adaptation Copyright © 1985, G.I.A. Publications, Inc., The 1982 Hymnal.

Memorial Acclamation: Christ has died # 136 Music: Jonathan Dimock, from St. Ignatius Mass, supplemental Episcopal Hymnal: Enriching Our Worship 1 & 2.

The Lord’s Prayer, S 119 Music: Plainsong; adapt. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944), The 1982 Hymnal.

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Fraction Anthem: Agnus Dei, Jesus, Lamb of God S 164 Music: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937), Adaptation Copyright © 1985, G.I.A. Publications, Inc., The 1982 Hymnal.

Prelude: Air        Overture in D      J. S. BachPostlude: God, the Father, Abide Within Us  -  Samuel Scheidt

Household Prayer: Morning

Thank you for this new day to sing your praise and watch for signs of your kingdom. By your Spirit, let me abound in love for you and your

children, that in living and loving I may point to your coming reign. In the name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

Household Prayer: Evening

Thank you for the signs of your coming reign, and for the power of your saving love. Bless all those whom I met today, and strengthen their hope in your power and grace. Now as I close my eyes, I relinquish all anxieties and fears,

trusting in your providence and mercy. Amen.27

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