HOLY NATIVITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

615 Mallory Street - P O Box 21680

St Simon’s Island, Georgia 31522

 

HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II

November 16, 2008 - 11:00 AM

THE WORD OF GOD

Processional Hymn…       ”Alleluia! Sing to Jesus”                     Hymn 460

 

Celebrant        Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit           355

People              And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.                    

     

Celebrant        Holy God... Holy and Mighty... Holy Immortal One,   356

Response        Have mercy upon us.

 

 

 

 

Collect for the Day – We will read in unison               (Lectionary Insert)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Old Testament:           Judges 4:1-7

 

 

Psalm:                        123:1-5                                                (Lectionary Insert)

 

 

The Epistle:                 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

 

 

Sequence Hymn…                  “Take My Life”            (See Song Sheet)   

 

 

The Holy Gospel:     Matthew 25:14-30

 

Sermon:  The Rev Tony Powell

 

The Nicene Creed                                                                                   358

 

 

Prayers of the People:                        Form  VI                                       392

 

Confession and Absolution                                                               360                                                         

 

THE PEACE                           

 

Offertory Hymns…“Give Thanks” & “The Doxology”    

           (See Song Sheet)

 

 

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING     Eucharistic Prayer A                           361

 

 

Communion Hymn       “Jesus Loves Me”                (See Song Sheet)

                                                                                          

Prayer of Thanksgiving                                                                             365

 

 

The Blessing                                                                                        366

 

Closing Hymn…         “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”              Hymn 688

Dismissal

 

PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY

Almighty God, who gave us this good land for our heritage; We humbly ask that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will.  Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners.   Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.  Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought to our country from many kindred and tongues.  Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in your name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth.  In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, may our trust in you not fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ or Lord.  Amen.

 

PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE

Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name and finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER FOR THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Come Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth Your Spirit and we shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations; through Christ o ur Lord. Amen.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

• Lunch after Church – Please stay and enjoy lunch with us today!
• We welcome visitors, guests and newcomers to our parish family. Please sign the guest register before refreshments.
• Deacon Powell will be in the office from 9-12 Tuesdays. The Church will be open at that same time for prayer.  Please call 912-638-3733 for an appointment for other times. Emergencies and prayer requests, call the office please.
• Prayer Box – The prayer box in the narthex is for you and your concerns. Please let the Daughters of the King pray for you and your friends whenever in need.
• Bible Study is on Wednesdays from 7–8:30 PM here at Holy Nativity.  If you would like to join us – come on in!
• Flowers are given sign up sheet is in the back of the church.
• Tomorrow, November 17^th at 7 PM, Dr Phillip Carlyle will have aWellness Program “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW” here at Holy Nativity. Invite your friends!
• Today is Stewardship Sunday. We ask everyone to please give generously of all that God has given them in order to further His ministry here on earth and hasten the coming of His Kingdom.
• Next Sunday is also our Third Sunday Community Lunch. Please bring your favorite dish and enjoy the fellowship.
• Mark your calendar: Advent begins Sunday, November 30. The Church year begins as we renew our anticipation for the coming of our Lord.
• 2008 Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 23 at 6:00 PM, Golden Isles Presbyterian Church, the Rev Dan Harris will be the guest preacher.
• Charles Gillican’s Service following lunch at 2:00 PM!

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YOU ARE HERE TODAY BY THE DIVINE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THEREFORE, I BELIEVE GOD HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU.

WE ARE HERE TODAY TO LOVE AND MINISTER TO YOU IN ANY WAY WE CAN. GLAD YOU'RE HERE!