THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II WITH CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION

The Conversion of St. Paul (observed)

January 27, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.

Large print readings can be found at the entrance of the church. Our service begins on p. 299 of the red Book of Common Prayer.

THE WORD OF GOD

Tower Bells Organ Voluntary William Mathias (1934-1992) Processional

Handbell Voluntary S.C. Molefe (arr. Cathy Moklebust) Amen Siakudumisa (Amen, We Praise Your Name) This piece is in thanksgiving for Bishop Cole and his recent trip to Kondoa, Tanzania.

At the Procession: Hymn 518 Westminster Abbey Opening Acclamation BCP, p. 299

Bishop Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Bishop There is one Body and one Spirit. People There is one hope in God's call to us. Bishop One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.

Collect of the Day

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

O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have  caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 26:9-21 Bible, p. 910

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

Psalm 67 Chant: B. Luard Selby

The choir introduces the refrain, and the congregation repeats.

1  May God be merciful to us and bless us, * show us the light of his countenance and come to us. 2 Let your ways be known upon earth, * your saving health among all nations. (Refrain, sung by all)

4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, * for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. (Refrain, sung by all)

6 The earth has brought forth her increase; * may God, our own God, give us his blessing. 7 May God give us his blessing, * and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him. (Refrain, sung by all) Second Lesson: Galatians 1:11-24 Bible, p. 945

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

Sequence Hymn 255 Munich

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10:16-22 Bible, p. 791

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the Gospel, the Reader says

The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole

CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION

Confirmation & Reception BCP, p. 415 Presentation and Examination of the Candidates The Baptismal Covenant Prayers for the Candidates Confirmation & Reception Hymn 704 Hereford

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The Peace (Please stand.) BCP, p. 419

Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Anthem at the Offertory Bruce Neswick (b. 1956) Let the peoples praise you, O God: let all the peoples praise you. May God be merciful to us and bless us, show us the light of his countenance and come to us. Let your ways be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God: let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity, and guide all the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God: let all the peoples praise you. The earth has brought forth her increase; may God, our own God, give us his blessing. God shall bless us: and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him. Let the peoples praise you, O God: let all the peoples praise you. (Psalm 67) Presentation Hymn 256 Cornish

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP, p. 367

Sursum Corda & Preface Bishop The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Bishop Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Bishop Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

The Bishop continues …and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus & Benedictus

Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992). Hymnal S 128.

The Bishop continues Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

People We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory.

The Bishop continues …in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer BCP, p. 364

The Breaking of the Bread The Bishop breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Bishop Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

At the Communion: Agnus Dei (sung by the choir) The words can be found on p. 407 of the Book of Common Prayer. Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992)

Hymn 706 (sung by all) Halton Holgate

Anthem (sung by the choir) Leo Sowerby (1895-1968) Eternal light, shine into our hearts; eternal goodness, deliver us from evil; eternal power, be our support; eternal wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance; eternal pity, have mercy upon us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Alcuin of York)

Hymn 671 (sung by all) New Britain

Sending of Eucharistic Visitors

Bishop We send you out bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. People We who are many are one body, for we share one bread and one cup.

Postcommunion Prayer Bishop and People 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.

Blessing

At the Procession: Hymn 516 Down Ampney

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Dismissal

The Deacon says the dismissal.

People Thanks be to God.

Voluntary William Mathias (1937-1992) Recessional

CONFIRMED TODAY Edward Smartt Arrowsmith

Cameron Elizabeth Buhrman Ronald Edward Colvin

Martha June Melton Colvin Martha Winifred Culp Atlee Christina Elliott

Laura Ashley Harmon Ermenc Ryan Andrew Ermenc

Catherine Glover Fisher Sharon DuMont Gilley Phillip Cole Gustafson

Stewart Roberts Hartman Hunter Grace Huckabay

John Marshall Hunt Frances Norton Johnston

Sophia Katharine Keates Baleeiro Abigail Deane Mann Evalynn Pearl Mann

Geoffrey Conrad Millener Charlotte Wilson Murphree

William Maurice Nicely Elizabeth Scott Odle

William Bowen Ozburn Duke Thomas Campbell Parker

Amanda Jo Pettit-Shaheen Tess Olivia Pope

Theodore Chase Raynor Deborah Lucille Reed

Caroline Douglas Rowe Caroline Paige Schenck

Aaron Dale Shaheen McClain Stewart Shaw Margaret McFall Smith

Megan Aubrey Winegardner Emma Claire Winegardner

RECEIVED TODAY Barbara Johnson Kennedy Caroline Brown Stefaniak

A Note About Communion All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Baptized Christians, regardless of denomination or age, are invited to receive Holy Communion. If you prefer to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest. If accessing the altar platform is difficult for you, you may receive communion on the floor level by going around through the side gate and standing at the side of the altar platform. Gluten free wafers are available. Please ask the member of the clergy who is distributing communion to you.

Flowers Today The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Brothers of St. Gregory Ron Fender and Max Steele and in Thanksgiving for the ministries of Brothers of St. Gregory Larry Reich and Bo Armstrong.

Serving in Today’s Liturgy Vergers: Larry Reich, Jeremy Weldon, John Dixon Lectors: Carla Raynor, Adam Webb, Holly Harwell Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Brand, Ted Raynor, Kelly Coffelt Acolytes: Lily Sims, Henry Whitaker, Ellie Cross, Charles Nicely, Vivian Vetzel, Emma Brandao Ushers: John Beard, Rob Taylor, Travis Cross, Curt Hodge, Julie Brandao Greeters: Lee Moore, Larry Moore, Bill Campbell, Steve Swafford Oblation Bearers: Altar Guild: Rebecca and Terry Siler, Ellie Johnson Tower Bells: Audio and Video: Josh Thompson, David Cate

Birthdays This Week Please make sure your member profile is up-to-date in ACS or with Claire Broome in the Church Office if you’d like your birthday included in the future (no year necessary). Lucy Barlew, Katie Brandao, Jean Crates, George Cudabac, Laura Eichenberger, Don Eigenberg, Atlee Elliott, John Michael Geeslin, Sarah Gossett, Thomas Greever, Kemper Harr, Bridget Huckabay, Olin Jackson, Vicki King, Shelia Maier, Maury Nicely, Richard Northcutt, John Phillips, Nerren Pratt, Frank Sagona, Jim Samples, Graham Shults, Barry Wagner, Kristin White.

Sunday Parking at St. Paul’s The Republic parking deck across Pine St (under the Republic/Walden Club Building) is now available on Sunday mornings - free of charge! You will not need to pay any machine/person. If you need assistance, use the call button at the exit. Enter the garage at the Republic Centre's entrance at 633 Chestnut Street, then follow the St. Paul's signs through the gate. If the bottom floor is full, go through the next gate to a higher floor.

Parish Prayer List We pray for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Brian, our Bishop, for our parish clergy and seminarians. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for St. Paul’s, Chattanooga; Southside Abbey, Chattanooga; St. Andrew’s, Rapid City, SD; Metropolitan Ministries, Chattanooga; and for our sister congregations, Olivet Baptist Church and St. Paul’s AME Church.

We pray for Donald, our President; for the Congress and the Supreme Court; for Bill, our Governor, and Andy, our Mayor; and for all who hold positions of public trust.

We pray for the members of our Armed Forces, for first responders, and for all who work to protect and defend us, especially Margaret Cleary Dean, John Gwin, III, Lee Harper, Jim Hinds, Caldwell Huckabay, Jr., Tai Lee, David Lewis, Natalie Harper Miller, Erin Powell, Wil Powell, Josh Richmond, John Ralston, Wyatt Smith, John Sweeney, John Thomas

Weaver, Frank Weisser, Josh Worley, Jenny and John Wright, Harrison, and Chip.

We pray for the ill and distressed, especially Catherine, Marsha, Stan Benson, Patty Brigham, Ed Cahill, Allen Chesney, Bud & Rona Crevasse, Sally Durand, Bill Easterley, Hannah Bonner Fowler, Ellen Geeslin, Greg Humble, Herb Knowles, Brent Mason, Randy Odle, Lynn Perryman, Harry Powell, Tracy Rutledge, Shane Searcey, Rosalyn Vogel, and Diane Walton.

We pray for those on our long term prayer list, especially Danna, Greg, Dorrance Belin, Sam Boney, Jerold Call, Risa Carroll, Frann Coleman, Winship Durrett, Doug & Connie Emenecker, Pansy Fagan, Cheryl Fine, Mary Catherine Gifford, Ernestine Hawkins, Mary Jeffrey, Bob Kimbro, Melissa Martin, Felix Miller, Joe & Liz Pratt, Jim & Carldine Rox, Debbie Schellie, Erin Smith, Jennie Storey, Bill Teer, Coleman Tidwell, Steve Witt, and Robert Wright.

We pray for the unemployed and the underemployed.

We pray for those who are longing for children, and those who are expecting the arrival of a child, especially Merry Madeline and David Bishop, Morgan and Michael Easley, Mary Stewart and Thomas Ormsby, Adam and Erin Worthington, Rev. Claire Brown and Austin Sauerbrei, Amy and Jim Hinds, and Rob and Rhett Bentley.

We pray for all who have died, especially McKinley Young. We are called as a community to pray with and for one another, and we invite you to submit requests for our parish prayer list. In order to keep the list up-to-date and to facilitate the intentionality with which we pray, we will print names for one month, unless otherwise requested. If you would like for someone to remain on the prayer list for more (or less) than one month, please call the Church Office or email cbroome@stpaulschatt.org.

SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 305 West Seventh Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 (423) 266-8195 • www.stpaulschatt.org Our website includes livestreaming of our Sunday 10:30 Eucharist.

The Rt. Rev. Brian Lee Cole, Bishop of East Tennessee The Rev. Bradford G. Whitaker, Rector The Rev. Joseph R. Woodfin, Associate Rector The Rev. A. Claire Brown, Curate The Rev. Suzanne Burch, Deacon Paul Thomas, Director of Music Brandon Hudson and Murdock Jones, Seminarians Hope Hutchins, Minister to Children, Families, and Youth Rachel Broughton, Children's Ministry Assistant Natasha Durst and Jessica Crutchfield, Membership, Parish Life, and Stewardship Janet Hale, Pastoral Minister and Adult Handbell Choir Director Andrea Spraggins, Assistant Director of Children’s Music Connie Bryson, CPA, Financial Administrator Claire Broome, Parish Administrator Jenny Nalley Boyd, Communications and Publications Patty Brigham, Facilities Coordinator Ron Pilcher, Calvin Yearby, Alyssa Roberts, Sextons

Bible texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. Psalms from The Book of Common Prayer are used by permission. Music is reprinted by permission of RiteSong and OneLicense A-717820.