ST. JAMES

PARISH CHURCH Holetown, St. James, Barbados

TO BE A BEACON RADIATING GOD’S LOVE AMONG ALL PEOPLE

Rector: The Reverend Beverley Sealy-Knight

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EVENSONG

7:00 P.M.

JUNE 10, 2020

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EVENING PRAYER

Pentecost

God's love has been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit He has given us.

Romans 5.5

The Minister / Gale Reeves

V. Blessed be the Lord our God, R. By whose grace we are yet alive.

V. Blessed be His Son Jesus Christ, R. By whose rising we are set free.

V. Blessed be the Spirit of God, R. In whom is our hope and our joy.

V. Glory to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Spirit; R. As it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.

The minister

Father, we come together in the Name of your Son Jesus Christ,

our Redeemer, to offer you our worship, praise and thanksgiving.

To you belong all power and glory. You are the source of all

goodness. Let our worship bear witness to your peace and

saving power. Through your Spirit may we ever rejoice in the

abiding presence of our risen and ascended Lord. Amen.

Canticle Of Praise Or Invitatory

VENITE

Psalm 95:1-8

Marcia Graham

O come let us sing out to the Lord:

let us shout in triumph to the rock of our salvation.

Let us come before His face with thanksgiving:

and cry out to Him joyfully in psalms.

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For the Lord is a great God:

and a great king above all gods.

In His hands are the depths of the earth:

and the peaks of the mountains are His also.

The sea is His and he made it:

His hands moulded dry land.

Come let us worship and bow down:

and kneel before the Lord our maker.

For he Himself is our God:

we are the people of His pasture, and the

sheep of His hand.

If only you would hear His voice today:

for He comes, He comes to judge the earth:

He shall judge the world with righteousness:

and the peoples with His truth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son:

and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning is now:

and shall be forever. Amen.

The minister Lord, we pray to you for the forgiveness of our sins.

Silence may be kept.

The Bynoe Family

Have mercy upon us,

most merciful Father;

in your compassion forgive us our sins,

known and unknown,

things done and left undone;

and so uphold us by your Spirit

that we may live

and serve you in newness of life,

to the honour and glory of your Name;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The minister

Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn 17 (CPWI Hymnal)

(O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ)

1. O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ,

in you the Father's glory shone.

Immortal, holy, blest is he,

and blest are you, his holy Son.

2. Now sunset comes, but light shines forth,

the lamps are lit to pierce the night.

Praise Father, Son, and Spirit: God

who dwells in the eternal light.

3. Worthy are you of endless praise,

O Son of God, life-giving Lord;

wherefore you are through all the earth

and in the highest heaven adored.

Psalm 29

Paul and Wynell Griffith

Praise the glory of God

1. Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

2. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor.

3. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters.

4. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.

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5. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon.

6. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.

7. The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire.

8. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

9. The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, “Glory!”

10. The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever.

11. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now: and shall be forever. Amen.

The First Lesson: Job 39:26—40:5

Jennifer Smith

Creation story from Job; Job’s response

A reading from the word of God, written in the Book of Job, Chapter 39, beginning at the twenty-sixth verse.

“Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and spreads its wings toward the south?

Is it at your command that the eagle mounts up and makes its nest on high?

It lives on the rock and makes its home in the fastness of the rocky crag.

From there it spies the prey; its eyes see it from far away.

Its young ones suck up blood; and where the slain are, there it is.”

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And the Lord said to Job:

“Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Anyone who argues with God must respond.”

Then Job answered the Lord:

“See, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but will proceed no further.”

The Word of the Lord

R: Thanks be to God

The Magnificat Nicole Johnson

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in you, O God my Saviour,*

for you have looked with favour on your lowly servant,*

From this day all generations will call me blessed:*

You, the Almighty, have done great things for me,

and holy is your Name.

You have mercy on those who fear you*

from generation to generation

You have shown strength with your arm*

and scattered the proud in their conceit,

Casting down the mighty from their thrones*

and lifting up the lowly.

You have filled the hungry with good things*

and the rich you have sent away empty.

You have come to the help of your servant Israel,*

for you have remembered your promise of mercy,

The promise made to our forebears,*

to Abraham and his children for ever.

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son:*

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now,*

and shall be for ever. Amen.

The Second Lesson: John 14:25-26

Francis Rock

Father, Son, Spirit

A reading from the word of God, written in the Gospel of John, Chapter 14, beginning at the twenty-fifth verse.

“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.”

The Word of the Lord

R: Thanks be to God

Nunc Dimittis

Francis Rock

LORD, now you let your servant go in peace* your word has been fulfilled.

My own eyes have seen the salvation* which you have prepared in the sight of every people;

A light to reveal you to the nations:* and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father and to the Son: * and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning is now,* and shall be for ever. Amen

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THE APOSTLES’ CREED:

Arielle Johnson

I believe in God the Father Almighty,

creator of heaven and earth

I believe in Jesus Christ,

His only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and

born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day He rose again.

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the

right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge

the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers The Minister / Gale Reeves

V. The Lord be with you. R. And also with you.

V: Let us pray:

The Lord’s Prayer Jordan Griffith

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name;

your kingdom come;

your will be done

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on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

The Suffrages

The Minister / Gale Reeves

V. Lord, reveal your love among us; R. That we may know the joy of your salvation.

V. Grant peace within and among all nations; R. And teach our leaders wisdom.

V. Endow your Church with faithfulness; R. And her servants with knowledge and true godliness.

V. Defend, O Lord, the rights of the poor and the oppressed; R. That your justice may be known among all people.

V. Lord, renew your Spirit within us; R. That in us and through us your will may be done.

The Collect: The Minister

Trinity Sunday - First Sunday After Pentecost

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Richard Field

Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, creator of day

and night, giving rest to the weary, renewing the strength of

those who are spent, bestowing upon us occasions of song in the

evening. As you have protected us in the day that is past so be

with us in the coming night. Free us from evil, sin and fear; for

you are our light and salvation, and the strength of our life. To

you be glory for endless ages. Amen.

Richard Gill

O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the

shades lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is

hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, Lord,

in mercy grant us safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Richard Gill

Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray; and in your mercy defend

us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your

only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Reflection Rev. Beverley Sealy-Knight

Hymn 427 (CPWI Hymnal)

(Through all the changing scenes of life)

1. Through all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy, The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ.

2. O magnify the Lord with me, With me exalt His Name; When in distress to Him I called, He to my rescue came.

3. The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just; Deliverance He affords to all Who on his succour trust.

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4. O make but trial of His love; Experience will decide How blessed are they, and only they, Who in His truth confide.

5. Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then Have nothing else to fear; Make you His service your delight; Your wants shall be His care.

6. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God Whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore.

Prayers

Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Roger Hunte

Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this

time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the

anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low; that we

may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate

us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us to love our neighbour, and to

care for those in need as if we were caring for you. In this time

of anxiety, give us strength to comfort the fearful, to tend the

sick, and to assure the isolated of our love, and your love, for

your name’s sake. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication Adzil Stuart

Almighty God, we thank you

for the gift of your Holy Word.

May it be a lantern to our feet,

A light to our paths,

And a strength to our lives.

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Take us and use us to love and serve all persons

in the power of the Holy Spirit

and in the Name of your Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Rector

Notices and announcements.

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The Minister:

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or conceive, by the power which is at work among us, to Him be the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all ages. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

THE MINISTER / GALE REEVES

MINISTER: The Lord be with you. PEOPLE: And also with you.

MINISTER: Let us bless the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

Hymn 15 (CPWI Hymnal)

(Glory to thee, my God, this night)

1. Glory to thee, my God, this night for all the blessings of the light; keep me, O keep me, King of kings, beneath thy own almighty wings.

2. Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, the ill that I this day have done, that with the world, myself, and thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.

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3. Teach me to live, that I may dread the grave as little as my bed; teach me to die, that so I may rise glorious at the awful day.

4. O may my soul on thee repose, and may sweet sleep mine eyelids close, sleep that may me more vigorous make to serve my God when I awake.

5. When in the night I sleepless lie, my soul with heavenly thoughts supply; let no ill dreams disturb my rest, no powers of darkness me molest.

6. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, praise him, all creatures here below, praise him above, angelic host, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

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ST. JAMES AND COVID19

A pdf Booklet is available for download from our Website relative to the:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (COVID-19) ORDER, 2020 CHURCHES

The link above will allow you to download that booklet.

OR

Through our web site:

1. Logon to: http://stjames-barbados.church

2. Select: OTHER from the drop-down menu…

3. Select: St. James and COVID19

4. Select Booklet - Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order, 2020 Churches

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OR….

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2. Select PDF Booklets to reach the link in 4 above

For Your Further Information:

Other Booklets:

Including those for Worship

One of the restrictions to be applied for churches to be re-opened on June 21 includes the printing of booklets and bulletins.

Our response to this is to make sure that ALL current Booklets necessary for our church services are available online.

A draft for future services (up to four weeks away) will be also made available.

The path to these booklets:

Special — PDF Booklets — Sunday/Wednesday Booklets

Prayer List and Birthday List

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Rest well.

Sleep well.

Stay safe.

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Evensong: Wednesday, June 10

Participants

1. Officiant Rev. Beverley Sealy-Knight

2. V and R The Minister / Gale Reeves

3. Venite Marcia Graham

4. Confession / Absolution The Bynoe Family

5. Psalm 29 Paul and Wynell Griffith

6. The First Reading: Job 39:26 to 40:5 Jennifer Smith

7. The Magnificat Nicole Johnson

8. The 2nd. Lesson: John 14:25-26 Francis Rock

9. The Nunc Dimittis Francis Rock

10. The Apostles’ Creed Arielle Johnson

11. The Lord’s Prayer Jordan Griffith

12. The Suffrages The Minister / Gale Reeves

13. The Collects The Minister

14. Blessed are you.... Richard Field

15. O Lord, support us... Richard Gill

16. Lighten our darkness… Richard Gill

17. Reflection The Minister

18. Special Prayer (COVID-19) Roger Hunte

19. Prayer of Dedication Adzil Stuart

20. The Dismissal The Minister / Gale Reeves

Others

1. Technical Operator Maurice Johnson

2. Checker / Backup Felicia Corbin

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