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❖ ORDER OF SERVICE ❖

The people’s responses are in bold

We worship today according to the appointed order for Morning Prayer: Rite One, beginning on page 37 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

MOMENTS OF REMEMBRANCE

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Our service begins as we mark the 200,000 lives lost to COVID-19 by ringing the chimes 200 times, once for every thousand lives lost.

Ringing of the chimes Then the Celebrant says

O Almighty God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, who by a voice from heaven didst proclaim, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: Multiply, we beseech thee, to those who rest in Jesus the manifold blessings of thy love, that the good work which thou didst begin in them may be made perfect unto the day of Jesus Christ. And of thy mercy, O heavenly Father, grant that we, who now serve thee on earth, may at last, together with them, be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; for the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with all those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 MORNING PRAYER: RITE I

10:30 IN THE MORNING • ONLINE WORSHIP

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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OPENING VOLUNTARY

Nearer, My God, to Thee arranged by Norman Johnson

And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. Exodus 28:12

OPENING SENTENCE BCP 40

Please stand as the officiant begins the service with one or more sentences of Scripture. Officiant Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did

not regard equality with God as something to be exploited Philippians 2:5

Thus saith the high and lofty One who inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy, "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." Isaiah 57:15

CONFESSION OF SIN BCP 41-42

The Officiant says to the people

Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of Almighty God our heavenly Father, to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.

Silence may be kept

Officiant and People together, all kneeling

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep, we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, we have offended against thy holy laws, we have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, spare thou those who confess their faults, restore thou those who are penitent, according to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord; and grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. The Priest alone stands and says

The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.

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THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER BCP 42

All stand

Officiant O Lord, open thou our lips. People And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.

Officiant and People

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit* as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia. One of the following Antiphons may be sung or said with the Invitatory Psalm ANTIPHON BCP 44

Officiant Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: People O come, let us adore him. VENITE Psalm 95:1-7 BCP 44 Setting: Jack Noble White

The Hymnal 1982 #S35

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ANTIPHON BCP 44

Officiant Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: People O come, let us adore him.

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THE PSALM APPOINTED BCP 694 Setting: from Psalms for Congregational Use Sung by all.

PSALM 78:1-4, 12-16

1 Hear my teaching, O my / people;* incline your ears to the / words of my mouth.

2 I will open my mouth in a / parable;* I will declare the myster/ies of ancient times.

3 That which we have heard and known, and what our forefathers have / told us,* we will not hide / from their children.

4 We will recount to generations to come the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the / LORD,*

and the wonderful / works he has done.

12 He worked marvels in the sight of their / forefathers,* in the land of Egypt, in the / field of Zoan.

13 He split open the sea and let them / pass through;* he made the waters / stand up like walls.

14 He led them with a / cloud by day,* and all the night through / with a glow of fire.

15 He split the hard rocks in the / wilderness* and gave them drink as / from the great deep.

16 He brought streams out of the / cliff,* and the waters gushed / out like rivers.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit* as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

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Please be seated for the reading.

THE LESSONS BCP 47

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF EXODUS Exodus 17:1-7

From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the Lord?” But the people thirsted there for water; and the people complained against Moses and said, “Why did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and livestock with thirst?” So Moses cried out to the Lord, “What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me.” The Lord said to Moses, “Go on ahead of the people, and take some of the elders of Israel with you; take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled and tested the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?”

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

Moses Striking the Rock, Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael, Dutch, 1624

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Please stand for the singing of the hymn.

HYMN #686 Come, Thou fount of every blessing (Nettleton)

Sung by all.

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Please be seated for the reading. A READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS Philippians 2:1-13

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,

who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited,

but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness.

And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death-- even death on a cross.

Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,

so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

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

Please stand for the singing of the hymn.

At this time, please submit prayers for yourself, those you love, and the world by entering your request(s) into the comments on the YouTube page. We will offer these prayer

requests during the Prayers of Intercession and Thanksgiving.

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HYMN #435 At the Name of Jesus (King’s Weston)

Sung by all.

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Please be seated for the reading. A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Matthew 21:23-32

When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. “What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Silence is kept.

THE HOMILY The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

After the homily, a period of silence is observed.

Red Vineyards near Arles, Vincent van Gogh, 1888

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Please stand for the singing of the Creed.

THE APOSTLES’ CREED HYMN (Beecher)

WORDS: Julie Tennent, 2014 MUSIC: John Zundel, 1870 Words copyright © 2014 Julie Tennent. Published by The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, PO Box 340003, Nashville TN 37203. Website www.gbod.org/worship. This hymn may be reproduced and used in worship

with the inclusion of the complete copyright citation on each copy. It may not be sold, used for profit, republished or placed on a website.

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OFFERTORY SENTENCE

We live by faith, we give by faith. Giver of all good things, accept the gifts we bring. Our faithful response to your abundant grace

DOXOLOGY (Old Hundredth)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

To help us fulfill our mission of striving to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit,

please visit https://christchurcheureka.org/giving/.

THE PRAYERS BCP 54

The People stand or kneel

Officiant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit Officiant Let us pray. Officiant and People 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.

SUFFRAGES A BCP 55

V. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us; R. And grant us thy salvation. V. Endue thy ministers with righteousness; R. And make thy chosen people joyful.

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V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; R. For only in thee can we live in safety. V. Lord, keep this nation under thy care; R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth. V. Let thy way be known upon earth; R. Thy saving health among all nations. V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. V. Create in us clean hearts, O God; R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST BCP 182

O God, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running to obtain thy promises, may be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A COLLECT FOR SUNDAYS BCP 56

O God, who makest us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of thy Son our Lord: Grant us this day such blessing through our worship of thee, that the days to come may be spent in thy favor; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then a prayer for mission is added BCP 58

Lord Jesus Christ, who didst stretch out thine arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of thy saving embrace: So clothe us in thy Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know thee to the knowledge and love of thee; for the honor of thy Name. Amen.

ANTHEM Jesus, Name Above all Names

Lyrics and Music by Naida Hearn

Jesus, Name Above All Names Beautiful Saviour, Glorious Lord Emmanuel, God Is With Us Blessed Redeemer, Living Word.

Jesus, Name Above All Names Beautiful Saviour, Glorious Lord Emmanuel, God Is With Us Blessed Redeemer, Living Word

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION & THANKSGIVING BCP 383-385 Prayers of the People – Form I Deacon or other leader

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

For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For our Bishop, Megan, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy

In the communion of saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God. To thee, O Lord our God.

Silence

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

Deanery Cycle of Prayer We pray for the congregations of our deanery, for the people of St. Alban’s, Arcata who continue to adapt and innovate in the midst of COVID-19 crisis. We ask the Lord’s blessing as they incorporate outdoor worship services as part of their ministries. And we continue our prayers for St. Mary’s, Ferndale as they plan their final steps as a congregation, that God’s grace is ever present to them in these days of mourning and thanksgiving for their life together

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer St. Francis in the Redwoods, Willits The Rev. Betsy Bruneau, Priest The Rev. Mary Fisher, Associate The Rev. Donnalee Hart, Deacon Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Province of The Episcopal Church of Sudan

The Most Rev. Ezekiel Kumir Kondo Archbishop of the Province of Sudan and Bishop of Khartoum

A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM BCP 59

Officiant and People

Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication unto thee; and hast promised through thy well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name thou wilt be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions of thy servants as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAY BCP 830

Watch over your child, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING FOR AN ANNIVERSARY BCP 431

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church. Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS BCP 831

O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel [in particular _______________]; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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CLOSING HYMN #450 All hail the power of Jesus’ Name! (Coronation)

Sung by all.

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DISMISSAL

Deacon Alleluia. Go in peace to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit.

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia. THE BLESSING

The officiant blesses the people, and the people respond, Amen.

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the blessing of our daughter, Amber Rose Hendry.

by Lyn and Jim

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❖ CHRIST CHURCH PRAYER CIRCLE ❖

Our Prayer Circle will pray for your special need if you request it by contacting Susan Whaley.

She emails it to Prayer Circle members, and they add the request to their regular prayers.

Three good things to know:

1. Prayer Circle members practice strict respect and confidentiality.

2. If you ask for prayers for another person or persons, they must know about it and agree.

3. Best access to Susan Whaley is s_whaley@sbcglobal.net or you can also reach her by phone at (707) 407-6102.

Today!

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Welcome to Christ Church Eureka, where we seek to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whoever you are and wherever you are in your spiritual journey, your

presence enriches us. We hope you prayerfully consider making Christ Church your home church.

PARTICIPANTS

OFFICIANTS The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

PREACHER The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

DEACON The Venerable Pam Gossard

CANTOR/SOLOIST David B. Powell

MUSICIANS/VOCALISTS

Laura Rose, Nancy Streufert, Merry Phillips Francis Rivinus, Pam & Paul Gossard

READERS Catherine Mace, Dan Price

Royal McCarthy

INTERCESSORS The Venerable Pam Gossard

John Patton

ALTAR GUILD Katherine Clague

PERMISSIONS: The texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible,

copyright 1989. Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA. Used by permission.

All rights reserved. • The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Public domain. • Reprint

and Podcast under One License 734882-A: The Invitatory: Venite, Setting: Jack Noble White, • Come, thou fount of every blessing,

Nettleton, Repositiory of Sacred Music, Part Second, Public Domain • At the Name of Jesus, Tune: King’s Weston, Ralph Vaughan

Williams, Words: Caroline Maria Noel, used by permission Oxford University Press • All hail the power of Jesus’ Name! Music:

Coronation, Oliver Holden, Words: Edward Perronet, Public Domain – Church Publishing – The Hymnal 1982

ARTWORK: Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890. Red Vineyards near Arles, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the

Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57026 [retrieved September

24, 2020]. Original source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vincent_van_Gogh_-_Red_Vineyard_at_Arles_(1888).jpg.