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September 14, 2025 – 10:30 a.m.
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Eucharistic Prayer for the Season of Creation
Prelude “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Dale Wood
Welcome
Introit “This Is the Day” Anonymous (c. 1600)
Trinity Choir
Entrance Hymn 645 The King of love my shepherd is
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Creator, Vine, and Spirit of new growth.
People And blessed be God's creation, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gloria S 280
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 prayer.
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.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, because without you we are not able to please you mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Message
First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14
A Reading from the book of Exodus.
The Lord said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it, and said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’ ” The Lord said to Moses, “I have seen this people, how stiff-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation.”
But Moses implored the Lord his God, and said, “O Lord, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth’? Turn from your fierce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, ‘I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’ ” And the Lord changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 51:1-11
The Choir introduces the Antiphon, and the Congregation sings it before and after the Psalm:
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; in your great compassion blot out my offenses. Wash me through and through from my wickedness, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight. And so you are justified when you speak and upright in your judgment. Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, a sinner from my mother’s womb. For behold, you look for truth deep within me, and will make me understand wisdom secretly. Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; wash me, and I shall be clean indeed. Make me hear of joy and gladness, that the body you have broken may rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
A Reading from Paul's First letter to Timothy.
I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn 382 (vv. 1-2) King of glory, King of peace
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to [Jesus.] And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
“Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Hymn 382 (v. 3) King of glory, King of peace
The Sermon The Rev. Deborah S. Burns
The Nicene Creed
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 catholic 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.
The Prayers of the People – Season of Creation
“Liturgical Materials for Honoring God in Creation,” The Episcopal Church
Intercessor: Blessed God, whose love calls the whole creation into covenant with you, and who puts in our hands responsibility for the care of the earth and its creatures: we pray for all to whom you have given life and being, saying,
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the well-being of the earth; for its resources of water, air, light, and soil, that they may be tended for the good of all creation, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the waters of the earth; for their careful use and conservation, that we may have the will and the ability to keep them clean and pure, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For all who shape public policies affecting the planet and its creatures, that they may consider wisely the well-being of all who come after us, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray especially for Donald, our President; Laura, our Governor; and Mike, our Mayor.
Intercessor: For all those engaged in conservation, in agriculture, aquaculture and fishing, in mining and industry, and in forestry and timber-harvesting, that the health, fruitfulness, and beauty of the natural world may be sustained alongside human activity, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the creatures and the human beings of your world who are ill, or in danger, or in pain, and for all who suffer from the unjust, violent, or wasteful use of the earth’s resources or their devastation by war, that all may one day live in communities of justice and peace, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray for all those who suffer from homelessness and those who minister to them; for all immigrants, detainees, and those living in fear; for all victims of gun violence; and for those whose needs are known to you alone, especially the Myers-Arenth family.
Intercessor: For the gifts of science and technology and for those who practice these skills, that they may be wise, visionary, and compassionate in their work, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray for the sick, especially Karsyn, Luke, Amy, Sandee, Leonora, Tuesday, Vashti, Nancy, Sydney, Steven, Ellen, Cindy, Murray, Shelley, Billy, Victoria, Cathy, Don, Stephen, Greg, Emily, Pam, Pamela, Phil, Deanna, D.J.; and we pray for those who care for them.
Intercessor: For your Church, that we your people may use our gifts and resources thoughtfully and responsibly and shine as your light in the world, thankful for those of your servants who minister to us, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray for St. John’s, Abilene, and we pray for the Anglican Church of South America.
Intercessor: For the creatures and the people of the earth whose lives and deaths have contributed to the fruitful abundance of this planet:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: May all who have died rest in peace and rise in glory, especially John Laudick, Henry Moran; and we pray for all those who grieve.
Celebrant: Gracious God, grant that your people may have in them the same mind that was in Christ Jesus, and guide us into harmony of relationship through loving-kindness and the wise use of all that you have given; for you are drawing all things into communion with you and with each other by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Let us confess our sins against God, our neighbor, and ourselves.
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.
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. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Offertory Sentence
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2
Anthem “Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God” Carl F. Mueller
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Children are encouraged to come forward with the Offering and gather at the altar for the Eucharistic Prayer. Parents may accompany if desired.
Presentation Hymn 400 (v. 2) All creatures of our God and King
Eucharistic Prayer – In Thanksgiving for Prairies
by the Rev. Jennifer Latham
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to God our Creator.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
We should always remember to thank you, our Root and Source of life.
For you brought light and life into the world, you made the wind your messenger, and you commanded the sun. You have created the little blue stem and the blazing star. You made the monarch and the bald eagle. You made us to live upon the earth as neighbors to all living things. You yourself lived upon the earth as your Son Jesus Christ, who by becoming one of us, showed us the way of love. He is, for us, like the roots of your prairie grasses, deeply dug into the earth to be our foundation and anchor.
For all this we give thanks and praise, joining together with the voices of all your saints who have lived the way of love, singing this hymn that proclaims your power:
Sanctus S 129
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.
Creator and Source of life, we are grateful that in love you made us part of your creation, but like the branch that separates from the vine, we have turned away from you. We have forgotten to live in the way of love, as neighbors to your people and the natural world. In faithful love you sent your son, Jesus, to teach us the way back to you. Just as fire in the prairie restores new life, Jesus brought fire to the earth and offered his own body on the cross to be the one and only sacrifice for all of creation, to show us the way to new life in you.
On the night before he died, Jesus taught his disciples, saying, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” He took bread, broke it, gave thanks, and shared it with them saying, “Take and eat, this is my Body, given for you and for all. Do this to remember me.”
Then he took the cup of wine, and said “I am the vine and you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit.” He gave thanks and shared it with his friends, saying, “Take and drink, this is my Blood, shed for you and for all. Do this to remember me.”
Together, let us tell of the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Remembering Jesus’ life and death, and celebrating our place in salvation, we offer these gifts of bread and wine, as a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. They were made with human hands from the gifts of your creation. We also offer ourselves, a living sacrifice, to be your people. Let us bear fruit as the branches of the vine.
Send your Spirit on these gifts, to be a Holy Sacrament. Make them for us the Body and Blood of your Son. Send your Spirit, also, on us, your people, so that we may be a Sacrament to the world. Let us be the hands of Christ in the world, to work towards healing of the earth and of your people, and give us hope in the promise that you will bring your creation to fulfillment through Jesus Christ.
We ask all of these things through your Son Jesus Christ. Through him, through the Holy Spirit which he sent for us as an advocate and ever present guide, and through you, Creator God, all honor and glory belong to you. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
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.
Fraction Anthem
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Distribution
The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. Amen.
Communion will be distributed at the rails. On your right, intinction is available. On your left, the common cup is available. If you wish to receive bread only, you may do so upon request. If you choose to take one of the small cups of juice, you may receive the host on either side. Gluten-free wafers are available on either side.
Motet “O Taste and See” R. Vaughan Williams
Post-Communion Hymn 376 (v. 2) Joyful, joyful, we adore thee
Post-Communion Prayer
Let us pray.
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.
Blessing
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Sending Hymn 708 Savior, like a shepherd lead us
Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Postlude Finale: Adagio from Sonata No. 6 F. Mendelssohn
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Liturgical texts taken from Book of Common Prayer except where noted.