Order of Service for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, Advent 1

 

Sunday, November 29, 2020
The First Sunday of Advent

Prelude “Away In A Manger”  The prelude helps us to focus on where we are and why we are here. Quiet, meditative mood is encouraged, prayerfully expelling mental distractions.

Liturgy of the Word

Processional Hymn All stand. The people of God sang as they approached the Temple for worship. The procession helps us remember that coming into the presence of God is an extraordinarily special privilege. During this hymn, the younger children are dismissed to attend Children’s Chapel

“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Hymnal #244

Blessing of Advent Candles

Opening Acclamation Call to worship, to purposefully enter God’s nearer presence.

The people standing, the Celebrant says:

Celebrant        Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People             His mercy endures for ever.

An Exhortation

Beloved in the Lord: Our Savior Christ, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood as a sign and pledge of his love, for the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of his death, and for a spiritual sharing in his risen life. For in these holy Mysteries we are made one with Christ, and Christ with us; we are made one body in him, and members one of another.

Having in mind, therefore, his great love for us, and in obedience to his command, his Church renders to Almighty God our heavenly Father never-ending thanks for the creation of the world, for his continual providence over us, for his love for all mankind, and for the redemption of the world by our Savior Christ, who took upon himself our flesh, and humbled himself even to death on the cross, that he might make us the children of God by the power of the Holy Spirit, and exalt us to everlasting life.

But if we are to share rightly in the celebration of those holy Mysteries, and be nourished by that spiritual Food, we must remember the dignity of the holy Sacrament. I therefore call upon you to consider how Saint Paul exhorts all persons to prepare themselves carefully before eating of that Bread and drinking of the Cup.

For, as the benefit is great, if with penitent hearts and living faith we receive the holy Sacrament, so is the danger great, if we receive it improperly, not recognizing the Lord’s Body. Judge yourselves, therefore, lest you be judged by the Lord.

Examine your lives and conduct by the rule of God’s commandments, that you may perceive wherein you have offended in what you have done or left undone, whether in thought, word, or deed. And acknowledge your sins before Almighty God, with full purpose of amendment of life, being ready to make restitution for all injuries and wrongs done by you to others; and also being ready to forgive those who have offended you, in order that you yourselves may be forgiven. And then, being reconciled with one another, come to the banquet of that most heavenly Food.

And if, in your preparation, you need help and counsel, then go and open your grief to a discreet and understanding priest, and confess your sins, that you may receive the benefit of absolution, and spiritual counsel and advice; to the removal of scruple and doubt, the assurance of pardon, and the strengthening of your faith. To Christ our Lord who loves us, and washed us in his own blood, and made us a kingdom of priests to serve his God and Father, to him be glory in the Church evermore. Through him let us offer continually the sacrifice of praise, which is our bounden duty and service, and, with faith in him, come boldly before the throne of grace and humbly confess our sins to Almighty God.

The Decalogue Contemporary

Celebrant:

Hear the commandments of God to his people:

I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not make for yourself any idol.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not invoke with malice the name of the Lord your God.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

Honor your father and your mother.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit murder.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit adultery.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not steal.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not be a false witness.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

The Deacon or Celebrant then says

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept. 

We confess to God things done wrong, and things not done that should have been done.

Minister and People

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Trisagion (instead of Gloria)

Holy God! Holy Mighty One! Holy Immortal One!
Have mercy on us!

Holy God! Holy Mighty One! Holy Immortal One!
Have mercy on us!

Holy God! Holy Mighty One! Holy Immortal One!
Have mercy on us and on the whole world!

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

Collect Prayer of the Day Prayed by Celebrant. We “collect” our acclamations, corporately proclaim a truth about God and ask His help in living out that truth.

First Reading  Isaiah 64:1-9  (ESV)

¹ Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down,
    that the mountains might quake at your presence—
²  as when fire kindles brushwood
    and the fire causes water to boil—
to make your name known to your adversaries,
    and that the nations might tremble at your presence!
³ When you did awesome things that we did not look for,
    you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence.
⁴ From of old no one has heard
    or perceived by the ear,
no eye has seen a God besides you,
    who acts for those who wait for him.
⁵ You meet him who joyfully works righteousness,
    those who remember you in your ways.
Behold, you were angry, and we sinned;
    in our sins we have been a long time, and shall we be saved?
⁶ We have all become like one who is unclean,
    and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment.
We all fade like a leaf,
    and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.
⁷ There is no one who calls upon your name,
    who rouses himself to take hold of you;
for you have hidden your face from us,
    and have made us melt in the hand of our iniquities.

⁸ But now, O Lord, you are our Father;
    we are the clay, and you are our potter;
    we are all the work of your hand.
⁹ Be not so terribly angry, O Lord,
    and remember not iniquity forever.
    Behold, please look, we are all your people.

Reader:           The word of the Lord.
People:            Thanks be to God.

Psalm 80:1-7,17-19

¹      Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
    you who lead Joseph like a flock.
You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.
²     Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,
stir up your might
    and come to save us!

³   Restore us, O God;
    let your face shine, that we may be saved!

⁴  O Lord God of hosts,
    how long will you be angry with your people's prayers?
⁵  You have fed them with the bread of tears
    and given them tears to drink in full measure.
⁶  You make us an object of contention for our neighbors,
    and our enemies laugh among themselves.

⁷  Restore us, O God of hosts;
    let your face shine, that we may be saved!

¹⁷  But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,
    the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!
¹⁸  Then we shall not turn back from you;
    give us life, and we will call upon your name!

¹⁹  Restore us, O Lord God of hosts!
     Let your face shine, that we may be saved!

Second Reading  1 Corinthians 1:3-9  (ESV)

     ³ Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

     ⁴ I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, ⁵ that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— ⁶ even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— ⁷ so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, ⁸ who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁹ God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Reader:           The word of the Lord.
People:            Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Hymnal #245

(Sing the first 3 stanzas)

Gospel Reading   Mark 13:24-37 (ESV)

Reader:           The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. 
People:            Glory to You, Lord Christ.

     ²⁴ “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, ²⁵ and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. ²⁶ And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. ²⁷ And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.

     ²⁸ “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. ²⁹ So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. ³⁰ Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. ³¹ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

     ³² “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. ³³ Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. ³⁴ It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. ³⁵ Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— ³⁶ lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. ³⁷ And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”

Reader:           The Gospel of the Lord.
People:            Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sing the 4th stanza of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”  Hymnal #245

Sermon      Fr. Andrew Doan

Nicene Creed We respond to the Word of God read and expounded by stating aloud an ancient form of confessing our belief.

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic¹ and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

¹”catholic” means for all people, in all places, at all times.

Prayers of the People 

The Bible teaches us to pray for ourselves and others in various conditions and functions. The Leader and People pray responsively in Form 1.  Include your personal intercessions & thanksgivings silently or aloud.

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

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

Passing of the Peace We greet one another and seek out anyone present with whom we are at odds with before coming to Holy Communion.

Celebrant      The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People          And also with you.

Announcements

Liturgy of the Table - Holy Communion

Offertory Hymn We offer to God in thanksgiving for all He has done for us by giving generously to the work of His church and towards the furthering of His Kingdom.

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” Hymnal #249

Doxology Celebratory praise is appropriate for the ability God provides us and the privilege of joining Him in His work.

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. Amen.

Birthday Prayer (when needed): (Come to the altar rail after the ushers bring forward the alms basins).

Many happy returns of the day of thy birth, and may seasons of joy be given, and may the dear Father prepare thee on earth for a glorious birthday in heaven. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving

        At the Last Supper, Jesus commanded His disciples to remember Him in this fellowship “meal.”

        People baptized in the Trinitarian form who discern the presence of Jesus in the Bread and the Wine are welcome to receive Holy Communion. A gluten free wafer is available upon request.

Eucharistic Prayer A

 The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says

                        The Lord be with you.
People             And also with you.

Celebrant        Lift up your hearts.
People             We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant        Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People             It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to You, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Therefore we praise You, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever say this hymn to proclaim the glory of Your Name:

Celebrant and People

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full [full] of Your glory.
            Hosanna in the highest. [Hosanna in the highest]
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
            Hosanna in the highest.  [Hosanna in the highest]

The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In Your infinite love You made us for Yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, You, in Your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, Your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to You, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out His arms upon the cross, and offered Himself, in obedience to Your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

On the night He was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when He had given thanks to You, He broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of Me.”

After supper He took the cup of wine; and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of Me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling His death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer You these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in Him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve You in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

Spiritual Communion (said by all)

O Most blessed Savior,
in union with the faithful at every altar of Your Church
where Your blessed Body and Blood are being offered to the Father,
I desire to offer You praise and thanksgiving,
I present to You my soul and body with the earnest wish that I may
always be united to You.

I believe that You are truly present in the Holy Sacrament.
And since I cannot now receive You sacramentally into my heart;
I unite myself to You and embrace You with all the affections of my soul.
Let me never be separated from You.
Let me live and die in Your love. Amen.

Come, Lord Jesus, and dwell in the fulness of Your strength,
in the perfection of Your ways, and in the holiness of Your Spirit,
and rule over every hostile power within me in the might of Your Spirit,
and to the glory of Your Father. Amen.

Blessed, praised, and adored be Jesus Christ on His throne of glory in
Heaven, and in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Amen.

The celebrant continues

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By Him, and with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Celebrant 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, forever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

A period of silence is kept.

Celebrant:       Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People:            Therefore let us keep the feast.

O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
            have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
            have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
            grant us Your peace.

The people join in saying this prayer

We do not presume to come to this Your Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Your Table. But You are the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of Your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him, and He in us. Amen.

Celebrant:      The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

A period of silence is kept.

Celebrant:       Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People:            Therefore let us keep the feast.
Celebrant:       The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

When you come forward for communion if you would like the consecrated wafer only, please stay in the center of the aisle and Fr. Andy will give you the wafer only.  If you prefer to receive the wafer dipped in the chalice of consecrated wine, please go to the right or left of Fr. Andy to receive the wafer dipped in wine.

The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people.

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.]
The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.]

Hymns & Songs may be sung by congregation while people receive Communion.

“Receive The Body Of Christ”

Receive the Body of Christ

Taste the Fountain of Immortality

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia!

“Silent Night! Holy Night!” Hymnal #253

After Communion the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant 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.

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, gives the blessing

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Closing Hymn   “Go, Tell It On The Mountain” Hymnal #258

Last verse of My Country ‘Tis Of Thee

Our Father’s God, to Thee, author of liberty, to Thee we sing:
Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light;
protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King!

The Deacon, or the Celebrant, may dismiss the people with these words

You are the body of Christ.
May you have the heart of Christ, tender for mercy.
May you have the eyes of Christ to see a world in need.
May you have the feet of Christ to bring good news.
Go in peace, and God go with you.

People:      Thanks be to God.

 

Bible verse for this week:

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8

 

PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN

S. SGT Eric Taylor (AL) – Grandson of Polly Schaffner
1 Lt Sean Taylor (FL) - Grandson of Polly Schaffner
1st Class Petty Officer Ben Doan (CT) – Son of Fr. Andy
CWO 2 Steven Doan (SC) - Son of Fr. Andy
Medic Brian Dickey (OK) – Grandson of Sheila LaPanne
Col David LaPanne (Washington DC) – Son of Sheila LaPanne
Sgt Christopher LaPanne (Delaware) - Son of Sheila LaPanne
SFC Stephen Taylor (FL) – TSRC member
Lt. Cmdr. Mike Conrad (CA) - “family son” of Fr. Andy
Sgt. Russell Dickey (OK) -  Grandson of Sheila LaPanne
PFC Cameron Harnois - (NH) - Grandson of Sheila LaPanne
PFC-2 Samantha Marcucci  (FL) Daughter of Jackie Marcucci
PFC Dylan Pemberton (NC)  Nephew of Amy Granger
1st Lt. Heath Williams (UT) Husband of Great Niece of Margaret Doan
3rd Class Petty Officer Georgina Quillas (VA) Friend of Fr. Wade

 

Pray for

Birthdays & Anniversaries:  Andrew Mullen, December 3; Reubie Madlom, December 4.

The departed:

Those in need: Sheila, Wanda, Fran, John M., John & Audry, Carol M., Lucille F., Jack O., Jack J., Pat R., Ermida & Don L., John F., Yvonne, Nancy M., Bev S., Reubie M., Vivian M., Lillian O., Elijah D. (The names on our prayer list will be for 1 time only, unless you request 1 month. Feel free to request them to be on the list again anytime.)

The local community: COVID-19 victims; Life Choice Pregnancy Center; Mayors & City Councils, homeless ministry, Polk County Law Enforcement. Polk Co. Schools, Polk Co. School Board

Various needs: Spiritual Revival in USA; COVID-19 eradication; Armed Services personnel worldwide; Good Samaritan Orphanage; Middle East; Strength and Ministry of TSRC; Tampa Muslim Outreach; Protection of people from terrorists; African Provinces, Civic civility.

The Nations: Rt. Rev. Cyril Ben-Smith, Dio. of Asante-Mampong, Ghana; Anglican Union, Bp. Gerrald Schnackenberg, Prefect, Bp. Kevin Donlon, Ecclesiastical Vicar; Rev. Dr. Paul Jagoe, Provost; Bp. Peter Joh; all the Bishop Patrons of the AUPG; Mike and Kim Miller, Honduras Missionaries.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & CALENDAR

We are live streaming our Sunday morning service via You Tube at 10:00 a.m.

Our Noon Bible Study is starting a series on the book of Joel.  Please join us in person or via Zoom.  We get great instruction from Dr. Baruch Korman, a messianic rabbi, and we discuss it afterward. 

The Men’s Breakfast will resume on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in the Conference Room and via Zoom.

All other in-person activities of The Solid Rock Church, unless otherwise notified, are postponed until further notice when the COVID-19 virus pandemic is under control.

YTD income $106,738.00                Budgeted need $108,053.00

Net Deficit YTD ($1,315.00)

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