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The Lessons Appointed for use on
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Year B RCL
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Ten o'clock in the morning
September 20, 2015
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Christ Blessing the Children Artist: Maes, Nicolaes (b. 1634, Dordrecht, d. 1693, Amsterdam) Date: 1652-53 Medium: Oil on canvas, 206 x 154 cm
Source: National Gallery, London
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THE COLLECT FOR SUNDAY
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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WORSHIP NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY
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When Jesus announced for the second time what would eventually happen to him--that he would be betrayed, condemned, killed, and then rise again--his disciples did not understand what he was saying. And they were afraid to ask him. Consequently, they fell back into the everyday habit of considering their own desires and their hunger for status. When Jesus asked what they were doing, again they were silent, afraid to tell him the truth.
Why were they afraid to ask or to respond? No doubt because they sensed that Jesus' response would draw them out of themselves and the comfortable bubble of their self-referential worldview. Better to keep quiet and keep going in the way you know. But following Jesus didn't allow them to continue in that way. "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all," he told them.
Are there things you are afraid to ask of God? Maybe because you are afraid of what the answer might be? The letter of James addresses this fear, and also the issue of disappointment in not receiving the answers we wish, when he writes, "You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."
James writes that the way to wisdom and understanding, the way to a good life, is living with gentleness, peace and mercy and living without envy, covetousness, and craving. In our readings for this Sunday, we see the ideal embodiment of this good life in the portrait of the capable wife from the conclusion of the book of Proverbs.
Living as a follower of Jesus does not mean that we will become perfect, or that if we follow all the rules we will receive whatever we want. All of us are broken, and we will all continue to fall short of where we hope to be. Our readings from scripture this week do not offer directions for success through the Gospel.
What this week's lessons point us toward is the way of discipleship that will transform us, leading us through what our collect calls the "things that are passing away" toward "those that endure." This Sunday we will once again have the opportunity to "draw near to God," knowing that when we do He will draw near to us. As you look forward to this Sunday, and to the week ahead, pray for the courage to ask.
The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson
Ph.D., Dean and Rector, Christ Church Cathedral
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MUSIC NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY
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As we observe the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost this week, we have much appropriate music to aid our prayer. The prelude, Pastorale, by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger (1839-1901), falls into the unique musical category known as "organ plus" (the organ plus another instrument). Much organ repertoire is for organ alone or for organ and choir, and these relatively rare gems are often a delight to hear. Dr. Gosia Leska will play the violin for this piece. A composer not very well known outside of the organ world, Rheinberger is remembered as one of the organ's most prolific composers.
Our offertory anthem is a modern work by Ronald A. Nelson (b. 1929). Whoever Would Be Great Among You directly comments on Sunday's Gospel reading. Nelson sets the text almost like a round or canon. The baritones, altos, and sopranos each have their own melody and lyrics that expand upon each other. First, you will hear the baritones enter with the first sentence, the altos with the second, and finally the sopranos with the third, making the story complete. Perhaps you can use this piece to help you reflect on Christ's powerful message in the Gospel this week.
At Communion time, you will again hear an "organ plus" composition. This time, you will hear my very own work, Melody, for violin and organ. Designed as an interlude between the two Communion hymns, this piece features a thoughtful melody for the violin pared with a somewhat static accompaniment for the organ. Designed to be played rather slowly, the piece aims to allow time for reflection, much like musical interludes during plays or readings. Kaleidoscopic tone colors in the harmonies complete the experience.
Finally, the organ postlude will be a vintage work, Postlude in D, by Emma Louise Ashford (1850-1930). In classical music, documented female composers are rare, and female organ composers are rarer still! Unfortunately, while we know that many women composed sacred and secular music throughout history, their works were usually undervalued and not preserved. Ashford was born in Newark, Delaware to a family of English descent and was, from what I can tell, something of a child prodigy. She held her first organist position, in an Episcopal church for that matter, at the age of twelve. Later in life, Ashford went on to compose around 600 works for organ, voice, and other instruments. Rare for the time, she even traveled around the country performing and conducting her pieces. Her postlude for Sunday is idiomatic of church music of her generation. You'll hear big, loud enthusiasm as you go out into the world (or into the Chapter House).
Christopher Powell  Organist and Choir Master
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THE MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY Celebrant and Preacher
Dean Gibson
Assisting
Canon Wagner
First Reading
Lucy Moore
Second Reading
Tray Hamil
Intercessor
Douglas Kearley
Chalice Bearers
Ginny Behlen, Bill Skinner
Oblationer
Jex Luce
Crucifers
Leland Moore, Mary Elizabeth Blankenship
Acolytes
Jordan Moore, Sadie Ladd, Virginia Ladd, Tré Mitchell, Charlie Ramo
Children's Chapel
Corinne Betbeze, Kim Ellis, Tré Mitchell
Altar Guild
Perrin Drew, Barbara Archer, Harriet Jean Boughton,
Shannon Harris, Lissa Watkins, Barry Weeks Flower
Guild
Perrin Drew, Judy Henson
Ushers
Lewis Golden, Stephen Baker, Travis Russell,
Henry Seawell, Chip Tait
Hospitality Team
Leslie Ladd, Lynne Davis, Robbie Lynn Irvine,
Corinna Luce, Barbara Mitchell, Hetty Newell
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FUN CLUB ON THE ROAD
Sunday after church
Heroes for lunch and Port City Mini Golf Estimated cost: $30
Parents are welcome to attend and assist as chaperones for this first event for the new program year. Banks Ladd can be reached any time today at 510-1122. Parents will pickup their children from the Ladd home
(106 Levert Avenue).
EYC
Today from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Live action game of Clue at Trinity Episcopal Church. For more information, please see Canon Wagner.
KAPPA LEAGUE B
RUNCH
Fall Christian Education Outreach Project Sunday, October 18
after the 10:00 a.m. service
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY-Cost: $8 Please see members of the 3rd-12th grade Sunday School classes to buy your tickets. This is our youth outreach project. The goal is to raise money for members of the Kappa League to prepare for and take college entrance exams. We are looking for sponsors who are willing to support the project for $100. If you would like to become a sponsor, please call Canon Wagner or place your check, with the notation Kappa League Brunch, in the alms basin.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
*Saturday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m.
in the Garden
*Please note the change of day! Many people bring their pets to the church to be blessed on or around St. Francis' feast day, October 4, because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. The service includes a blessing and is held in the garden, where different animals can gather peacefully.
VESTRY NOMINATING COMMITTEE
will meet Mondays, September 21, 28, and October 5
Graduating Vestry Class:
John Davidson, Mary Esther Elliott, Banks Ladd, Alison Mitchell, Lucy Moore, Henry Seawell
The Dean's Appointed Members:
Lucy Brady, Ginny Behlen, Kennon Drew, Tom Garth, Lucy Lyons, Robby McClure
Please speak with the members of the nominating committee and give them names of those you would like to have considered for vestry. You may submit names by phone or email, as well. It is not necessary for you to tell those you are suggesting for vestry that you are doing so.
Vestry and convention delegate elections will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, December 6, during coffee hour.
YOUNG ADULTS SUPPER CLUB
Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. BYOB and a small appetizer.
Home of Eleanor and Stephen Baker (311 South Georgia Avenue) RSVP to EleanorInge. eleanor@gmail.com or 648-6478.
BAYLIGHTS 2015
Friday. September 25 through
Sunday. September 27
A weekend of fellowship and fun in support of Beckwith Camp and Retreat Center.
For more information or to register, visit:
2015 DILL LECTURE SERIES
Dauphin Way United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Walter Brueggemann a renowned theologian will speak on "Truth Speaks to Power: The Countercultural Nature of Scripture."
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O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We pray for:
Members:
Brink Brinkley, Butch Trawick, Alice Carwie, Katherine Deaton, Hank Cobb, Smitty Vanek, Jordan Moore
Friends & Family:
Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Joyce Lee, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Dave Carlyn Block, Rachel McClanahan, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Norma Beazley, Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Marian Macpherson Currie, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil family, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Ginger Simpson, Karen Sentilles, Lila Fisk, Tracey Johnson, Joe Lowrey, Temple Webber, Celeste Hall, Betty Browder, Allan Tucker, Wyatt Ison, Kathy Sanders, Davis Sarrett, Clarise Waters, Glenn Hill, Leslie Ellis Sharbel, Cora Lemmon, Marian Hall, Homer Kemp, Jane Behlen, Dan Jones, Florence Tucker, Betty Larison, Mike Barnett, Carolyn Graham, Ralph and Catherine Neal, Willie Thomas, Mark Mason, Anita Stead, Tim Fulton, Bennett Stenger, Gladys Crowson, Billy Yost, Noel Fell, the Ward Family, Sybil Willis Rodgers, Hap Myers, Jr., Paul Vickers, Sr., George Robison, Georgia Dominick, Robin Wade, Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Eric Kosche, Patrick Smith, Kate Heddrich, Julie Brinson, John Aduston Rogers IV, Ceaser Bryant, Moana Karstater, Dianne McCall, Icy Lee Neel, Frances Robison, Jim McCall, Emily Hubbard, Lil Tatum, Mike Dowers, Jason Lockwood, Ainsely McNeely, Pat Fisher, Bubba Murray, Joleen Patrick, Sally McNeely, Bernice Vickers, Jerry Collins, Grady McMillan, Bobby Moss
For Those Serving in the Military:
Brian Caselton, Louis Coggin, Jonathan Duralde, Tyler Gamble, Sam Garcia, Darrien Gibson, Parker Hollinghead, Kelley Hood, Brian Hudson, Abby Hutchins, Randy Johnson, Ron Lansong, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Chris Marslender, Zack Miller, Todd & Jordana Mouthaan, Keith Moss, Michael Nassar, Jerry Olin, Brian Pennell, Josh Power, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Susan Reniewicz, Evan Sizemore, John Snyder, Conner Thigpen, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Ryan Walker, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Sebei, Uganda
Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:
Holy Trinity, Pensacola, Florida; Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, St. Mary's, Coden
Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:
The Church in Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine, and Liberty Park Baptist Church, Mobile
Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:
Coffee County Jail, New Brockton, Alabama
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