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SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT: PEACE
The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the
Lord, make his paths straight.”
Help us to walk gently in the way of peace.
“Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be
made low.”
Help us to walk gently in the way of peace.
“The crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made
smooth.”
Help us to walk gently in the way of peace.
“All flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
Help us to walk gently in the way of peace.
Lord God, when we lit the first Advent candle we remembered the
hope that you implanted in our hearts. As we light the second Advent
candle, the candle of peace, we remember that the Prince of Peace is
coming. May we, like your servant John the Baptist, prepare the way
for His arrival by gently walking in the way of peace, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Second Sunday of Advent
December 9, 2018
8:45 a.m.
Announcements
Gathering Song Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Intro
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Verse 1
Come Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in Thee
Israel's strength and consolation
Hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear desire of ev'ry nation
Joy of ev'ry longing heart
Interlude
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Verse 2
Born Thy people to deliver
Born a child and yet a King
Born to reign in us forever
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring
By Thine own eternal spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone
By Thine all sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne
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Bridge
You draw the hearts of shepherds
You draw the hearts of kings
Even as a baby
You were changing ev'rything
You called me to Your kingdom
Before Your lips could speak
And even as a baby
You were reaching out for me
And now we are awaiting
The day of Your return
When ev'ry eye will see You
As heaven comes to earth
Until the sky is opened
Until the trumpet sounds
The bride is getting ready
The Church is singing out
Verse 3
Come Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in Thee
Come Thou long expected King
CCLI Song # 7096082 Charles Wesley | Jacob Sooter | Meredith Andrews | Rowland Hugh Prichard
Acclamation BCP p. 355
Collect for Purity
Song of Praise Glory (Let There Be Peace)
Verse 1
One star
Burns in the darkness
Shines with the promise Emmanuel
One child
Born in the stillness
Living within us Emmanuel
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Chorus
We're singing Glory Glory
Let there be peace let there be peace
Singing Glory Glory
Let there be peace let it start in me
Verse 2
One voice
Speaks for the voiceless
Hope for the hopeless Emmanuel
One love
Brings us together
Now and forever Emmanuel
Bridge
Do not be afraid
His love is strong enough to save us
Nothing stands in the way
His love is strong enough to lead us
(REPEAT)
Ending
Let there be peace let it start in me
CCLI Song # 7071972 Chris Stevens | Matt Maher | Rachel Taylor Popadic
Collect of the Day BCP p. 211
First Reading Baruch 5:1-9
All sit.
Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem,
and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God.
Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God;
put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting;
for God will show your splendor everywhere under heaven.
For God will give you evermore the name,
"Righteous Peace, Godly Glory."
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Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height;
look toward the east,
and see your children gathered from west and east
at the word of the Holy One,
rejoicing that God has remembered them.
For they went out from you on foot,
led away by their enemies;
but God will bring them back to you,
carried in glory, as on a royal throne.
For God has ordered that every high mountain and the everlasting
hills be made low
and the valleys filled up, to make level ground,
so that Israel may walk safely in the glory of God.
The woods and every fragrant tree
have shaded Israel at God's command.
For God will lead Israel with joy,
in the light of his glory,
with the mercy and righteousness that come from him.
Remain seated.
Second Reading Philippians 1:3-11
I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with
joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing
in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that
the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion
by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all
of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in
God's grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and
confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all
of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that
your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full
insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of
Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of
righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise
of God.
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Sequence Hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Verse 3
O come thou Lord of might, who to thy
tribes on Sinai’s height in ancient times dist give the
law, in cloud, and majesty, and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel
Verse 4
O come, thou Branch of Jesse’s tree, free them from
Satan’s tyranny that trust thy mighty power to
save, and give them victory o’er the grave
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel
All stand.
Holy Gospel Luke 3:1-6
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius
Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his
brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and
Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and
Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the
wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming
a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in
the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,
"The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
'Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.
Every valley shall be filled,
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and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
and the crooked shall be made straight,
and the rough ways made smooth;
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
Homily The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story
Nicene Creed BCP p. 358
Advent Litany
Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world.
Come, Lord Jesus.
You are light in our darkness.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Son of God, save us from our sins.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Son of Mary, deepen our love.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Bring hope into the lives of all people.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Give your peace to all nations.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Be the joy of all who love you.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Bring unity among all who believe in you.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Bless us as we gather here in your name.
Come, Lord Jesus.
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Lord Jesus, stay with us always.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Let us pray:
May Christ give us his peace and joy,
and let us share them with others.
All peace and glory are his for ever. Amen.
Confession of Sin BCP p. 360
Peace
Anniversary Prayer
Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide
him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him
when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his heart
may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his
life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Anthem Grown Up Christmas List
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Offering Words and Music by Paul Baloche
Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread
and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people
stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.
Great Thanksgiving BCP p. 367
Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 364
Breaking of the Bread BCP p. 364
Postcommunion Waiting in Silence (Trumpet Solos)
Postcommunion Prayer BCP p. 365
Solemn Advent Prayer
May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came
among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing
and set you free from all sin. Amen.
May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await,
make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.
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May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his
second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Song in Procession Glory (Let There Be Peace) Reprise
Dismissal
Welcome to St Mary’s
We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any
baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy
Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more
information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew
or the Guest Book in the entryway.
Clergy Staff
The Clergy at St. Mary’s are available to serve you.
The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector
Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon
Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon
Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon
General Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmarysedmond.org
Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855
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The Mission of our Parish
We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives
into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of
Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.
Sunday, December 9, 2018
We Especially Pray for, Parish of the Falkland Islands, St. John’s in
Woodward, for our Bishop, our diocese, our parish, and for our
school.
For those in need
We pray for Andrew, Kay Lynn, Steve, Jerry, John, Carolyn,
Christina, Noel, Roger, Jeannie, Mary, Ryan, Noah, Debra, Stacey,
Monte, Debbie L., Ervin family, Sydney, Becky, baby Gavin, Ann,
Archer, the family of Greg Huston, and Bradley.
For our troops on active duty
Chris, Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach
For those who have died
Nominations for the 2019 Diocesan Convention and 2019 Vestry
It is time to nominate for vestry candidates & delegates to the 2019
Diocesan Convention. Hard copy forms are available in the Narthex or
you can download from the church website.
Nominations must be received no later than noon,
Sunday, January 6, 2019
****Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting****
January 27, 2019
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This Week at St. Mary’s:
Sunday, December 9 – Second Sunday of Advent
7:30 AM Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language
8:45 AM Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy
10:00 AM Wired Word – Middle Room East Hallway
10:00 AM Seekers – Room 2 West Hallway
11:00 AM Eucharist with Choral Liturgy
12:30 PM Daughters of the King - Library
(nursery provided 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
Monday, December 10
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
10:00 AM Tai Chi – Parish Hall
6:00 PM Cub Scouts – Parish Hall
6:30 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury House
7:00 PM EFM - Library
Tuesday, December 11
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
Wednesday, December 12
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
9:30 AM Pillowcase Ministry – Room 2
4:00 PM Girl Scouts – Room 2, Kitchen, Parish Hall
5:30 PM Parish Dinner – catered by Millie’s
6:15 PM Youth Group – Canterbury House
6:30 PM Father Mark’s class - Library
6:30 PM Choir Practice – Choir Room
Thursday, December 13
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
1:00 PM Ladies” Bridge – Parish Hall
5:30 PM Mary Bartley Kappa Kappa Iota – Parish Hall
6:30 PM Mother of Multiples – Room 2
Friday, December 14
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
6:00 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury House overnight
Saturday, December 15
Offices closed
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Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact
the church office (405) 341-3855 to request a room reservation or an event.
Christmas Pageant
Christmas Eve Pageant will be at 5:00 PM. Parents who want their
children to participate, call Lisa Jones, (808) 778-9613.
St. Mary’s Christmas Eve Orchestra
9:00 PM
Donations for the 9:00 PM Christmas Eve Orchestra
Given by (Name): ____________________________________________________
In Honor of: _________________________________________________________
In Memory of: ________________________________________________________
In Thanksgiving for: ___________________________________________________
Please print neatly on this form and return to the office or mail with your donation to
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 325 East First Street, Edmond, OK., 73034 or fill out
the pew envelopes and place in the offering plate. Please make checks payable to:
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and on the memo line, print: “Christmas Eve
Orchestra”
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve, December 24
5:00 PM family service with Christmas pageant
7:00 PM Organ without choir
9: 00 PM Choir
Christmas Day, December 25
9:00 AM service only
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St. Mary’s Publication Deadlines include:
• Magnificat — the 15th of each month
• Mid-Week Update — Monday, 5 p.m. of each week
• Weekend Announcements — Wednesday, noon each week
St. Mary’s Garden News
Christmas Altar Flowers
Remember a loved one with Christmas Altar Flowers
Given by (Name): _____________________________________________________
Current Address: ______________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________
In Honor of: __________________________________________________________
In Memory of:_______________________________________________________
In Thanksgiving for: ___________________________________________________
Please print neatly on this form and return to the office or mail with your donation to
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 325 East First Street, Edmond, OK. , 73034 or fill out
the pew envelopes and place in the offering plate. Please make checks payable to: St.
Mary’s Episcopal Church and on the memo line, print: “Christmas Altar Flowers”
For more information, contact Diane Wilson, (405) 509-0784, or
DEADLINE TO HAVE YOUR NAME INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS BULLETIN IS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018
(Any donated amount is appreciated to keep our ministry alive.)
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