Order of Service, Nov. 08, 2020

 

Sunday, November 8, 2020
The Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost

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.

“Crow Him With Many Crowns” Hymnal #45

The people standing, the Celebrant says:

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

Celebrant        The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it:
People             Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad.

Celebrant        I was glad when they said to me:
People             Let us go to the house of the Lord.

Celebrant        Praise the Lord:
People             The name of the Lord be praised.

Celebrant        Let us pray:

People         Almighty God, you bring to light things hidden in darkness, and know the shadows of our hearts: Cleanse and renew us by your Spirit, that we may walk in the light and glorify your name, through Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, Amen.

The Decalogue (Ten Commandments; Ex. 20:1-17)

Celebrant:

¹And God spoke all these words, saying,

²I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. ³You shall have no other gods before me.

⁴You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. ⁵You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, ⁶ but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.

⁷You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

⁸Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. ⁹Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, ¹⁰but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. ¹¹For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

People: Lord, have mercy on us, and write these laws in our hearts.

Celebrant:

¹²Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

¹³You shall not murder.

¹⁴You shall not commit adultery.

¹⁵You shall not steal.

¹⁶You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

¹⁷You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.

People: Lord, have mercy on us, and write these laws in our hearts.

Gloria

Sung by all.

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayers.

For You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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  Amos 5:18-24  (ESV)

¹⁸ Woe to you who desire the day of the Lord!
    Why would you have the day of the Lord?
It is darkness, and not light,
¹⁹     as if a man fled from a lion,
    and a bear met him,
or went into the house and leaned his hand against the wall,
    and a serpent bit him.
²⁰ Is not the day of the Lord darkness, and not light,
    and gloom with no brightness in it?

²¹ “I hate, I despise your feasts,
    and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
²² Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,
    I will not accept them;
and the peace offerings of your fattened animals,
    I will not look upon them.
²³ Take away from me the noise of your songs;
    to the melody of your harps I will not listen.
²⁴ But let justice roll down like waters,
    and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

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

Psalm 70

¹ Make haste, O God, to deliver me!
    O Lord, make haste to help me!
² Let them be put to shame and confusion
    who seek my life!
Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor
    who delight in my hurt!
³ Let them turn back because of their shame
    who say, “Aha, Aha!”

⁴ May all who seek you
    rejoice and be glad in you!
May those who love your salvation
    say evermore, “God is great!”
⁵ But I am poor and needy;
    hasten to me, O God!
You are my help and my deliverer;
    O Lord, do not delay!

Second Reading   Romans 15:1-13 (ESV)

     ¹ We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. ² Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. ³ For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” ⁴ For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ⁵ May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, ⁶ that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁷ Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

     ⁸ For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, ⁹ and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,

“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
    and sing to your name.”

¹⁰ And again it is said,

“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.”

¹¹ And again,

“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
    and let all the peoples extol him.”

¹² And again Isaiah says,

“The root of Jesse will come,
    even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in him will the Gentiles hope.”

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

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

Sequence Hymns    “Jesus, Name Above All Names” Hymnal #86

“More Precious Than Silver” Hymnal #88

Gospel Reading   Matthew 25:1-13 (ESV)

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

     ¹ “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. ² Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. ³ For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, ⁴ but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. ⁵ As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. ⁶ But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ ⁷ Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. ⁸ And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ ⁹ But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ ¹⁰ And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. ¹¹ Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ ¹² But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ ¹³ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

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

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 6.  Include your personal intercessions & thanksgivings silently or aloud.

The Leader and People pray responsively

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For our Bishops and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Silence may be kept.

Leader and People

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 honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant:    Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

People:         Amen.

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.

“Tell Me The Story Of Jesus” Hymnal #295

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.

African Eucharistic Prayer

 In this prayer, the lines in italics are spoken by the People.

The Celebrant says

   Is the Father with us?
People             He is.

Celebrant        Is Christ among us?
People             He is.

Celebrant        Is the Spirit here?
People             He is.

Celebrant        This is our God.
People             Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Celebrant        We are His people.
People             We are redeemed.

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

Celebrant        Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
People             It is meet and right so to do.

It is very meet, right, and our delight to give You thanks and praise, Holy Father, living God, supreme over the world, Creator, Provider, Savior and Giver.

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

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and all in heaven, we proclaim Your great and glorious name, forever praising you and singing

Celebrant and People

      Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
      heaven and earth are full of Your glory.
          Hosanna in the highest.

      Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
          Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

Almighty God, Owner of all things, we thank You for giving up Your only Son to die on the cross for us who owe You everything. Pour Your refreshing Spirit on us as we remember Him in the way He commanded.

On the night that He was betrayed He took bread and gave You thanks; He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying, “Take, eat; this is My body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”

People Amen. His body was broken for us.

Then the Celebrant continues

In the same way, after supper He took the cup and gave You thanks; He gave it to them saying, “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. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

People Amen.  We are brothers and sisters through His blood.
                                    We have died together.
                                    We will rise together.
                                    We will live together.

Then the Celebrant continues

Therefore, heavenly Father, hear us as we celebrate this covenant with joy, and await the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He died in our place, making a full atonement for the sins of the whole world, the perfect sacrifice, once and for all. You accepted His offering by raising Him from death, and granting Him great honor at Your right hand on high.

People    Amen. Jesus is Lord.

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

Let Your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy, so that they may become for us the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This is the feast of victory.

People            The Lamb who was slain has begun His reign. Hallelujah!

Celebrant        We are one body.
People             We share one bread.

Celebrant        Draw near with faith.
People            Christ is the host and we are his guests.

Celebrant: As Jesus taught us, we now sing,

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, 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 for 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.

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!

“Nothing But The Blood” Hymnal #337

After Communion the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People:

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank You for feeding us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and You assure us thereby of Your favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of Your Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of Your everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech You, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with Your grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works that You have prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, world without end. 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 “There Is Power In The Blood” Hymnal #329

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

                        Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People             Thanks be to God.

 

Bible Memory Verse for this week:

May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. (Colossians 1:11)

 

 

 

 

Thank you to all our veterans for your service to our country.

 

 

 

 

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:  Joan Oliver, November 13. 

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., Jo C., Janet & Ed H., Reubie M.. Vivian M. (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 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 is meeting again Thursdays 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 further control.

YTD income $98,906.00         Budgeted need $101,156.00

Net Deficit YTD ($2,250.00)

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