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Third Sunday of Advent
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Eucharistic Prayer 3, Enriching Our Worship 1
Prelude “Prepare the Royal Highway” Charles W. Ore
Welcome
Entrance Hymn 59 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed are you, holy and living One.
People You come to your people and set them free.
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.
Kyrie S 86
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Message
First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10
A Reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.”
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes.
A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle: Magnificat (Song of Mary) Joanna Forbes L’Estrange
Sung by the Choir
My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm;
He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat,
and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel,
As he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Second Reading: James 5:7-10
A Reading from the letter of James.
Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn 438 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”
As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
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 – for Advent
Charles Anthony Silvestri
Deacon: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Intercessor: A hush descends upon the world, a great anticipation! Our third candle burns to remind us to stay in the stillness, to linger in the longing for the promised messiah and for that peace that will pass all understanding. With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
As we wait for your coming, O Lord, we give thanks for our church, our clergy, and all those whose ministries serve us and our needful community. With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
Deacon: We give thanks for all bishops and ministers. We pray for Grace Cathedral, Topeka, and we pray for the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil.
Intercessor: As we wait for your peace, O Lord, we pray for all our political leaders, that they might be thoughtful servants of the people, and use the power of their office only for good. With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
Deacon: We pray especially for all elected and appointed leaders, and all those who serve in public office, so that we, and all people, may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
Intercessor: As we wait in love, O Lord, we give thanks for the abundance of your natural world which shelters us and sustains us. We long for the day when we can care for the world in the same way you lovingly care for us. With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
As we wait for your coming, O Lord, we give thanks to all those around us who shine your light in the darkness: those who help, those who serve, those who love without counting the cost. With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
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.
Intercessor: Some of us who wait to see you, Lord, have fallen ill in their vigil. Comfort them in their suffering, as they await your healing hand upon them. With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
Deacon: We pray for the sick, especially Karsyn, Luke, Amy, Sandee, Leonora, Tuesday, Vashti, Nancy, Sydney, Steven, Cindy, Murray, Shelley, Billy, Victoria, Cathy, Don, Stephen, Greg, Emily, Pam, Pamela, Phil, Deanna, Mickey, Diana, Brian, Becci, Joan; and we pray for those who care for them.
Intercessor: Others whom we love have already fallen asleep in faith that they would see Emmanuel, the Lord With Us. May they add their voices to the host of angels that forever sing the mighty Love that was, that is, and that will forever be. With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
Deacon: May all who have died rest in peace and rise in glory, especially Margaret Arnold, Tod Roberts, Willie Lenoir, Andy Keniff; and we pray for all those who grieve.
Intercessor: In these weeks of Advent may we have hope in a new beginning; may we live in love for one another; may we feel peace in the stillness of anticipation; and may we be filled with abundant joy! With eager and open hearts, we wait for the Lord, saying, O come to us, Emmanuel!
Celebrant: O God of Light, bring forth your kingdom with haste, and grant that we your children, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; Jesus Christ our only Mediator and Advocate. 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
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Anthem “O Radiant Dawn” James MacMillan
Trinity Choir
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 56 (vv. 5-6)
O come, thou Key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high,
and close the path to misery.
O come, thou Dayspring from on high,
and cheer us by thy drawing nigh;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
and death's dark shadow put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee,
O Israel!
Eucharistic Prayer 3 – Enriching Our Worship 1
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.
Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:
Sanctus S 124
Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.
Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.
We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:
Dying, you destroyed our death.
Rising, you restored our life.
Christ Jesus, come in glory!
Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love.
Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.
Blessed are you now and for ever. 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.
Agnus Dei S 161
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 rail. You may either drink from the Common Cup or intinct the wafer yourself. Gluten-free wafers and wine are available upon request.
Voluntary “Alkermes #1 / Gabriel’s Message” B. Andres, M. Metheney
Yuka Naito Billen, harp
Canticle: Nunc dimittis (Song of Simeon) Joanna Forbes L’Estrange
Sung by the Choir
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,
to be a light to lighten the Gentiles,
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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
May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Sending Hymn 72 Hark! the glad sound! the Savior comes
Dismissal
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Postlude “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Charles W. Ore
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