St. John’s Episcopal Church A Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee

Established 1905

The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 24, 2019

Welcome, all visitors! We welcome all who have chosen to be with us today, especially our guests. Whether you are here visiting

family or friends or you are seeking a church home, we are honored by your presence.

Please note, the service is found in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) which is the Red Book in the Pew. Hymns are found in the Blue Book. Numbers with S before them indicate Service Music,

which is found at the front of the Hymnal.

Child care for infants and toddlers is available on the first floor of the church.

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HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I 8:00 AM – CHAPEL

The service begins on page 323 of the Book of Common Prayer. Please refer to the Lessons of the Day on page 6 of the bulletin.

HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II 10:30 A.M. - NAVE

VOLUNTARY

“Immortal, Invisible, God only wise”

St. John’s Handbell Choir

HYMN IN PROCESSION 390

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Lobe den Herren

THE OPENING ACCLAMATION BCP 355 COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP 355 Children are dismissed for Children’s Chapel GLORIA John Rutter (b.1945) “Glory to God in the Highest” From Wonder Love and Praise

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SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY

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

People: Amen.

THE WORD OF GOD

THE FIRST LESSON: Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Lector: A reading from the Book of Genesis.

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.

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Lector: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

THE GRADUAL PSALM: 37:1-12, 41-42 (Simplified Anglican Chant; sung by all)

1 Do not fret yourself because of evil-doers; * do not be jealous of those who do wrong.

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 de-sire.

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 a-lone; * 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.

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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 EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50

Lector: A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.

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.

Lector: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

HYMN AT THE SEQUENCE 304

“I come with joy to meet my Lord” Land of Rest

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THE GOSPEL: Luke 6:27-38

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

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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."

Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. SuzeAnne Silla

THE NICENE CREED BCP 358

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form IV BCP 388

CONFESSION OF SIN BCP 360

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THE PEACE Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS BCP 830

THE HOLY COMMUNION

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

“There shall a star from Jacob” Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)

There shall a star come out of Jacob, and a sceptre shall rise out of Israel. With might destroying princes and cities, with might destroying princes and cities! As bright the star of morning gleans, so Jesus sheddeth glorious beams, of light and consolation. Thy Word, O Lord, Radiance darting, truth imparting, gives

salvation; thine be praise and adoration!

AT THE PRESENTATION (All stand and sing) 11, Stanza 4

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow” Morning Hymn

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING - PRAYER C

SURSUM CORDA BCP 369

SANCTUS S-130 “Holy, Holy, Holy” Schubert

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (kneeling or standing) BCP 371

THE LORD’S PRAYER (sung by all) S-119

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FRACTION ANTHEM S-164 “Jesus, Lamb of God” Schubert

THE SHARING OF THE BREAD AND WINE

All baptized Christians are invited to receive Communion. If you wish to receive a blessing instead, please cross your arms on your chest.

Prayers for healing of body, mind and spirit are also offered at the Side Altar after receiving Communion.

MUSIC DURING COMMUNION HYMN “We are climbing Jacob’s Ladder” Jacob’s Ladder

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HYMN 674

“Forgive our sins as we forgive” Detroit

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER BCP 365

THE SENDING OF THE LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS

Priest/Deacon: [N.], we send you out to share this Communion. People: Carry the prayers of all of us as you take this sacrament of Christ’s presence. Priest/Deacon: We who are many are one because we share one bread, one cup.

THE BLESSING

HYMN IN PROCESSION 544 “Jesus shall reign where ever the sun” Duke Street DISMISSAL VOLUNTARY Permissions: Reprinted under OneLicense.net license A-728673, all rights reserved

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WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS

8:00 AM Lay Eucharistic Minister: Tom McGinnis Lector: Bob Cooper Usher: David Kalwinsky 10:30 AM Lay Eucharistic Minister: Don Hart, Marty Woodward Lectors: JoAnne Paty-Bullington, Anne Koehler Prayers of the People: Jude Morrissey Ushers: Allen Pickel, Bill Archer Acolytes: Owen Grosserode, Alice Grosserode, Jacob Smith, Jack Benson Altar Guild: Shelley Stahlman, Wesley Buerkle, Kathi Horne Coffee Hour: Jean Archer

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Altar Flowers

The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Sylvia Lagergren by John Nash.

Mardi Gras Dinner

Join us on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall as we celebrate our annual potluck dinner. Sign up to bring food dishes in located in the Narthex.

Offering

Contributions and Pledges can be made online directly to St. John’s through a secure page on the church’s website: www.stjohnstn.org.

At the bottom of the home page, click on the link “GIVE ONLINE” or scan the QR code using your mobile device.

Earth Guild

"Climate Change: What's Faith Got to Do With It?"

Tuesday, February 26, 6:30-8:30 PM, Room 137B , ETSU Millennium Center, Johnson City Please join in for a free, lively presentation that considers this important issue from a faith perspective. Green Interfaith Network, Inc., Citizens Climate Lobby, and the ETSU Department of Sustainability are sponsoring a program by ETSU Mary Martin School of the Arts guest speaker, Peterson Toscano, on Tuesday, February 26,

in Room at the ETSU Millenium Center. The event includes light refreshments at 6:30 PM and presenter Peterson Toscano at 7:00 PM, followed by a Panel Discussion with local faith

representatives, including our Interim Rector, Canon Rev. SuzeAnne Silla. It would be really wonderful to have your support for her! Parking is available at the Millennium Center parking garage.

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Holy Conversations: Gathering as a Congregation in Discernment

Five Wednesday Evenings in Lent March 13 – April 10

Great Hall

5:15 - 6:00 pm Soup Supper 6:00 – 6:45 pm Holy Conversations 7:00 - 7:30 pm Opportunities for prayer, meditation, healing

Nursery and children’s program will be provided. Please sign up on the poster in the Narthex for meal planning purposes.

“Holy Conversations” is the self-study tool used in the Diocese of East Tennessee during a transition period as the first part of the parish assessment. The second part is a parish-wide survey to gather more information after Easter. As a participant you will respond to five questions (one each Wednesday) to explore different aspects of your own experience as a member of the congregation and to think about how that might impact calling a new clergy leader to join us. If you are unable to participate on a particular Wednesday evening, there will be a make-up session the following Sunday morning March 17 – April 14 at 9:00 am in the Great Hall. Please join your parish family and be part of these important conversations. Now is the time to provide your input and ideas and help us chart the future of St. John’s.

Flowers Anyone wishing to provide altar flowers for Sunday, March 3rd may do so by

contacting Harriet Cone at 423-928-8065. During Lent this year, we will have altar greens only, no flowers. If you wish to volunteer, you can use a

container of your own choice or one provided by the church. A sign-up sheet poster is located in the narthex.

Inquirers’ Class: Reborn! Renewed! Received!

On May 26, our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole, will visit St. John’s. As part of his visit, the Bishop will perform the pastoral rites of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation. Prior to the Bishop’s visit, St. John’s will offer a series of classes to present, explain, and discuss the Episcopal Church, Christian doctrine, history, and worship.We call this program the “Inquirers’ Class: Reborn, Renewed, Received.” This program is intended for everyone who would like to be confirmed, received into the Episcopal Church, or to reaffirm your Baptismal vows. It is also open to anyone who just wants to know more about the Church and our faith. The classes will be held 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, from March 27 through May 22. Instructors will include: The Rev. Canon SuzeAnne Silla, Deacon Cathy Johnston, John Nash, Jude Morrissey, and Fred Mackara. Please

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watch for more information about the Inquirers’ Class in Connecting, the Journal, and, the weekly service sheets. If you are interested in being confirmed, received, or to reaffirm your Baptismal vows when Bishop Cole visits us, please contact Canon SuzeAnne, Deacon Cathy, Jude Morrissey, John Nash, Fred Mackara, or the Parish Office.

Host Homes Needed for Grove City College Choir Visit on March 8th

The Grove City College Touring Choir will be performing at St. John’s as part of their spring tour. The

concert will be Friday March 8th at 7:00 PM. We need volunteers that would be willing to provide the night housing and breakfast for students. If you are interested in housing students for the evening, please contact

Nick Andrews at 423-926-8141 or email at office@stjohnstn.org. Thank you!

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S

Holy Eucharist Rite I Sunday 8:00 AM Chapel

Adult Faith Formation (led by Rev. SuzeAnne Silla) Sunday 9:15 AM Bellamy Library

Sunday School Sunday 9:15 AM 1st Floor Classrooms

Holy Eucharist Rite II Sunday 10:30 AM Nave

Children’s Chapel Sunday 10:35 AM Chapel

Handbell Choir Rehearsal Sunday 11:40 AM Nave

Holy Eucharist and Healing Tuesday 5:30 PM Chapel

Centering Prayer Tuesday 6:00 PM Centering Prayer Room

Vestry Meeting Tuesday 6:45 PM Vestry Room

Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 7:00 PM Choir Room

Holy Eucharist Rite I Thursday 10:00 AM Chapel

PRAYER LIST

Kitty Adams, Linda Boone, John Bullington, Don Donahue, Judy Gamble, Elaine Gardner, Linda Hipple, Evelyn Huyck, Duke Ingram, James, Robert Kalwinsky, Ed Lilly, Jerry and Cabell Lonon, Carolyn Ledford, Christy McMahin,

Shelly Mowers, Dan Newby, Matthew Paessler, Logan Perry, Bennett Prince, Jabe, Kathy Trickey, Nanci Vasilko, Jim Yabsley, Bill Yoder.

So we may honor the names on our prayer list, please let us know when prayers have been answered and

where thanksgivings may be offered by contacting the church at office@stjohnstn.org.

THOSE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

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The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop The Right Reverend Brian L. Cole, Bishop of East Tennessee

CLERGY AND STAFF

The Rev. Canon SuzeAnne Silla, Interim Rector interim.rector@stjohnstn.org The Rev. Cathy Johnston, Deacon cjmtnbike@charter.net Nick Andrews, Organist/Choirmaster music@stjohnstn.org Jon Lau, Parish Administrator jlau2jctn@aol.com Nick Andrews, Administrative Assistant office@stjohnstn.org Rae Grosserode, Children’s Education Director tngrosserode@comcast.net Hannah Holder, Lead Nursery Attendant hdfsteppenstoneacademy@gmail.com

VESTRY AND OFFICERS John Nagy, Senior Warden nuclearnagy@aol.com Mary Alice Fryar, Junior Warden maryalice.fryar@yahoo.com Suzanne Donaldson, Treasurer sdlynx68@gmail.com Jean Archer jeansarcher@outlook.com Wesley Buerkle buerkle@mail.etsu.edu McKenna Cox, Chancellor mckennacox@gmail.com Fred Mackara mackara@mail.etsu.edu Jackie Mabrey jackiemabrey@gmail.com Joe Ripepi jpr5600@yahoo.com Katy Pindzola, Clerk of the Vestry kpfriend@me.com Bob Cooper, Finance Chairman bob.cooper@iveymechanical.com

RECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE

Tom McGinnis, Search Leader Jackie Mabrey, Vestry Liaison Frances Jackson, Chaplain Bob Cooper Ted Jackson Rita Plemmons Lee Phillips Rebecca Paluzzi

St. John’s Episcopal Church 500 North Roan Street

Johnson City, TN 37601 Office: 423-926-8141 Website: www.stjohnstn.org

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