Pentecost 26, Nov. 17, The Way of Love in Community
Season of Creation
ORDER OF SERVICE BULLETIN
8:00 & 10:30 AM, Holy Eucharist
Welcome to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, a welcoming and diverse community seeking to walk in the Way of Jesus and to reveal Christ’s reconciling love in our city, nation, and world.
Get Involved: If you fill out a “Let’s Get Connected Card” found in your pew, or at the Welcome Table by the door where you came into the church, we’d be glad to keep you up to date with all that’s happening at Holy Communion. Or, simply scan the QR code below to visit holycommunion.net where you can share your contact information, find a worship bulletin, read the latest news, and more.
Communion: “These are the gifts of God for the people of God.”
At The Church of the Holy Communion, we believe that it is Christ himself who invites us to meet him in the bread and the cup. Though it is known by many names - Communion, Mass, Holy Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper, the Sacrament of the Altar - it is the means by which Christ’s real presence abides with us by faith. Therefore, all are welcome to receive. When it comes time for Communion, please follow the directions of the Greeters. The bread is offered to all, with gluten free wafers available, upon request, from the minister. If you would like to receive the wine, you may either drink from the cup, or intinct (dip) the wafer in the wine. Likewise, it is acceptable to receive only the bread, if for personal or health reasons you prefer to not consume wine. Those not receiving Communion, may also come forward. Indicate to the minister that you do not wish to receive Communion by simply crossing your arms across your chest, and the minister will offer a prayer for God’s blessing in your life.
Kids are expected! Kids are welcome to "act their age" and encouraged to fully participate in worship. Kids may use the "Pray Ground” (carpeted area near the chapel), take a Worship Wonder bag from the back of the Nave, or join their adults with kids' worship bulletins and crayons provided by greeters. Starting September 8th, Godly Play is offered downstairs beginning at 10 am. Kids return to their caregivers at 11am in time for the Peace. Mitchell Hall is our designated infant feeding area during the service. If you need assistance finding any of these options, just ask a Greeter.
Accessibility: “Priority Seating” is provided for caretakers of those with mobility needs. Our entrances have auto-open buttons, and our elevator is ADA compliant. Both the downstairs restrooms and one of the upstairs restrooms are accessible.
Hearing Assistance: Hearing assistance devices are available from the welcome table. If you have any questions, just ask a Greeter.
Donations: We welcome donations to support the mission and ministry Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Monetary donations can be placed in the offering plate that will be passed during the service, put in the wooden offering box found at the Welcome Table, by scanning the QR code below, or by electronic donations set up through your bank or on the church website, holycommunion.net
Preparing to Worship
In these final weeks of the Church Year, between now and the end of November, we consciously focus on the gift of community within our worship. All human beings are connected by virtue of God’s love for all. God’s love transcends our differences and disagreements. In these anxious times, we cry out to God that by grace we would learn anew to live together “in unity, constancy, and peace.”
Some of the ways we reflect God’s gift of community in our worship:
• The placement of the Confession at the beginning of the liturgy, reflecting our shared standing before God as human beings in need of reconciliation.
• The presence of the Labyrinth, exposed for the remainder of the church year (through November), as a symbol of our common journey to God. (Feel free to walk/pray the labyrinth.)
• The use of Spanish in our liturgy, spoken and sung, reminding us of the diversity of human expression as God’s gift.
• A form of the Nicene Creed using expansive language without masculine imagery.
• The image on the cover, “Homeless Christ”, by iconographer, Kelly Latimore (used with permission), serves as a reminder of the Christian community’s call to serve Christ in the marginalized and least of the world.
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A Quote on Christian Community
“The Christian community, therefore, is that community that freely becomes oppressed, because they know that Jesus himself has defined humanity's liberation in the context of what happens to the little ones. Christians join the cause of the oppressed in the fight for justice not because of some philosophical principle of "the Good" or because of a religious feeling of sympathy for people in prison. Sympathy does not change the structures of injustice. The authentic identity of Christians with the poor is found in the claim which the Jesus-encounter lays upon their own life-style, a claim that connects the word "Christian" with the liberation of the poor. Christians fight not for humanity in general but for themselves and out of their love for concrete human beings.”
~James H. Cone, God of the Oppressed
A Prayer in a Season of Discernment
Today, O God of all days, give us an experience of your heart. Draw us deep into your very being, into the core of your love for us, others, and the world. Give us a glimpse of others the way you see others: loving them, forgiving them, and delighting in the way they give glory to God through their very existence. Help us to discern out of that open place of deep affection so that we too might be useful vessels of your love in the world. Amen.
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Prelude (10:30 Service)
Welcome
Processional Hymn (10:30 Service) SEE INSERT
Please rise in body or spirit.
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be our God.
People For ever and ever. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden.
People 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
Celebrant Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence is kept for a time.
Celebrant God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives.
People We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.
Celebrant We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.
People Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. 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.
Song of Praise
Sung in unison.
Liturgy of the Word
The first part of the service is the Liturgy of the Word, in which we read and respond to appointed lessons from Scripture. We hear the stories of the experience of God from our spiritual ancestors. Following an ancient pattern originally from Jewish synagogue worship, readings follow a calendar, or “lectionary,” shared by Christians around the world.
Collect of the Day SEE INSERT
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The Celebrant leads the congregation in the Collect.
The Lessons
Please be seated.
First Lesson SEE INSERT
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm SEE INSERT
Spoken responsively by whole verse.
Second Lesson SEE INSERT
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gospel Processional Hymn (10:30 Service)
Please rise in body or spirit.
The Holy Gospel SEE INSERT
Please remain standing.
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ______.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After the Gospel Reading
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Repeat sung Gospel Hymn at the 10:30 service.
Sermon
A moment of silence is observed, following the sermon.
Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed
Please rise in body or spirit. Spoken in unison.
Celebrant Let us affirm our faith in God.
We believe in one God,
the Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in Jesus Christ,
the only Child of God,
eternally begotten of the Creator,
Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Creator.
Through Christ all things were made.
For us and for our salvation,
Christ came down from heaven,
was incarnate by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the Virgin Mary,
and became truly human.
For our sake, Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
suffered death, and was buried.
On the third day, Christ rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures,
ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God.
Christ will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and the kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Giver of life,
who proceeds from the Creator,
who with the Creator and the Christ is worshiped and glorified,
and who 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
Please remain standing or kneel, in body or spirit.
Deacon O God, Jesus Christ seeks us and meets us in the everydayness of our lives. All that we do, at work, at school, at play, all the ordinary things of our lives are acts of prayer. Let us gather our prayers, desires, and thanksgivings and offer them to the Holy One who first loved us.
Leader O God, our Creator, you have graced us with the gift of life and a world to live in. Empower and strengthen the witness of your church that, true to its calling, it may proclaim your radical and boundless love, in word and deed.
People Send us, O Christ.
Leader O God, you nourish and sustain us by word and Sacrament. Strengthen all the people of our church, especially Michael our Presiding Bishop, Sean our Presiding Bishop-elect, Deon our diocesan Bishop, Chester, Julie, and Earl, our Clergy, and all those who lead your church, including our parish Discernment Team. Grant that, sustained in you, our service and witness in this community may be full of faith and love.
People Awaken us, O Christ.
Leader O God, source of our life, you have adopted us in the waters of baptism and made us your own in love. We pray that we may embrace our lives and the lives of others with courage and compassion, unafraid of joy and pain, sickness and health. May your care be made known in our care.
People Inspire us, O Christ.
Leader O God of many names, you are revealed in differing faiths but know us each by name. Give us understanding hearts that we may see in the face of those who differ from us none other than the face of Jesus. May your name be always on our lips and in our actions.
People Enliven us, O Christ.
Leader God of justice, you revealed your power in the servanthood of Jesus. May those who govern the nations use their authority in wisdom, kindness and peace. Awaken in all who govern a thirst for justice that embodies your care for this earth and the human community.
People Seek us, O Christ.
Leader God of liberation, you are the hope of the weak and the needy. Rescue those who suffer poverty, injustice or oppression when they cry out. Open the ears of our hearts to hear and quicken in us the fire to respond in love.
People Revive us, O Christ.
Leader O God of grace, in you we live and move and have our being. Grant to those who are unemployed, underemployed and those who continue to seek gainful employment, hope and strength to face the days ahead. Awaken in us a graceful spirit that we may offer support and empowering care.
People Support us, O Christ.
Leader O God of compassion, you are a well-spring of comfort and healing. Grant comfort, healing and release to those who suffer illness, distress or grief.
Remembering especially _________________. Petitions may be added silently or aloud.
Awaken in us boundless compassion and use us as agents of loving kindness. In our time, awaken us O Christ.
People Heal us, O Christ.
Leader O God of all generations, we thank you for the gift of the lives and the loving service of all who have died.
Remembering especially _________________. Petitions may be added silently or aloud.
Keep us in the bonds of love with all the saints throughout the ages and bring us to the fullness of your reign.
People Receive us, O Christ.
Celebrant O God of love, hear the prayers of your people. Enliven us by your Spirit, to live into the fullness of your reign. We pray through Jesus, our life and our hope. Amen.
The Peace
Please rise in body or in spirit.
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.
People And also with you.
We greet one another with a sign of God’s peace.
Welcome and Announcements
Please be seated for a few brief announcements. On the first Sunday of the month, we remember birthdays for the month, and invite those celebrating birthdays to come forward, as one of the Clergy offers prayers and blessings.
Offertory Sentence
Offertory Anthem
At the 10:30 service, a musical offering is presented by the choir or soloist.
Offertory Hymn
At the 10:30 service, please rise in body or in spirit and sing as the Greeters bring forward our offerings.
The Liturgy of the Table
The second part of the liturgy moves to the Table. As we remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples, we gather in a way Christians have done since earliest times. At Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, all are welcome at the Communion Table.
Please rise in body or in spirit.
The Eucharistic Prayer
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because you are greatly glorified in the assembly of your saints. All your creatures praise you, and your faithful servants bless you, confessing before the rulers of this world the great Name of your only Son.
Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
The people join together in the Sanctus (Spoken at 8:00; sung at the 10:30 service).
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 the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Please remain standing, or kneel, in body or spirit. The Celebrant continues.
Holy and gracious God: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the
God and maker of all.
Jesus stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Savior Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper Jesus took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, Almighty God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in Christ. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Savior. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God, now and forever.
AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer
Celebrant And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, and in the language of our heart, we pray:
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, for ever and ever. Amen
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Communion Hymns SEE INSERT
The congregation is invited to join in the singing of communion hymns.
Post Communion Prayer
Please rise in body or in spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
People Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of 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 Savior. Amen.
Sending of Lay Eucharistic Visitors
At various times, Lay Eucharistic Visitors take the consecrated bread and wine to those who cannot physically be present for worship. When we do so, the following prayer may be offered:
Deacon We send you forth, bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the Body and Blood of Christ our Savior.
People We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup.
The Blessing
I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit because, apart from me, you can do nothing. You did not choose me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. - John 15:5, 16a
✠ The Eternal God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier of all, bless and keep us, now and always. Amen.
Recessional Hymn SEE INSERT
Dismissal
Deacon Our worship has now ended. Our service in the world now begins.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!
People Thanks be to God!
Postlude (10:30 Service)
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Please return this bulletin to the bins in the Narthex on your way out.
You may keep the insert with scripture readings and announcements for your week ahead.
God bless!
Parish Staff
The Rev. C. Earl Mahan, Interim Rector
call 314-721-7401 x303 text 314-996-9814
The Rev. Julie Graham, Associate Rector
call 314-721-7401 x302 text 314-886-7594
The Rev. Chester Hines, Deacon
call 314-367-7332
Darcy Brainard, Parish Administrator
call 314-721-7401
Mary Chapman, Director of Music
Earl Naylor, Organist
organist@holycommunion.net
Jim Kern, Financial Administrator
Parish Vestry
Fran Caradonna, Senior Warden
Rudy Walz, Junior Warden
Kellie McCoy, Treasurer
Pat Redington, Secretary
Rebecca Comas
Bob Lowes
Heidi Volkl
Andrew Wasson
Tim Anderson
Liturgical source material: The 1979 Book of Common Prayer, An Order for the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist: The Season After Pentecost within the Diocese of Missouri, The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible
Cover Image
“Homeless Christ”
Kelly Latimore Icons
Used with Permission
Music used and reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-704988, WorshipCast License #13476, and St. James Music Press License #14747
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Pentecost 26 – November 17
Music sung at 10:30 service
Prelude: Fantasy in C Major by J. S. Bach
Processional Hymn: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven H410
Sequence Hymn: Oculi Nostri
Offertory Anthem: Locus iste by Anton Bruckner
Offertory Hymn: Nada de Turbe
Communion Hymns: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus L136
Veni sancte Spiritus
Recessional Hymn: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending H57
Postlude: Fugue in C Major by J. S. Bach
The Collect
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 1:4-20
On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. Her husband Elkanah said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”
After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the Lord. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. She made this vow: “O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head.”
As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. So Eli said to her, “How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine.” But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time.” Then Eli answered, “Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him.” And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your sight.” Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer.
They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, “I have asked him of the Lord.”
Psalm 16
Spoken responsively by whole verse.
Reader 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; *
I have said to the Lord, "You are my Lord,
my good above all other."
People 2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, *
upon those who are noble among the people.
Reader 3 But those who run after other gods *
shall have their troubles multiplied.
People 4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, *
nor take the names of their gods upon my lips.
Reader 5 O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; *
it is you who uphold my lot.
People 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; *
indeed, I have a goodly heritage.
Reader 7 I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; *
my heart teaches me, night after night.
People 8 I have set the Lord always before me; *
because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.
Reader 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; *
my body also shall rest in hope.
People 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, *
nor let your holy one see the Pit.
Reader 11 You will show me the path of life; *
in your presence there is fullness of joy,
and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.
Second Lesson: Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25
Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.” For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. [And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying,
“This is the covenant that I will make with them
after those days, says the Lord:
I will put my laws in their hearts,
and I will write them on their minds,”
he also adds,
“I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”
Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.]
Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
The Gospel: Mark 13:1-8
As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”
When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?” Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birthpangs.”
Announcements
More information on upcoming events can be found at holycommunion.net/info
Stewardship Campaign 2025: The 2025 Stewardship Campaign for Holy Communion’s Annual Giving well underway! Please fill out a pledge card if you have not done so, or go to Giving on our website.
Graduate Recital for Mary Chapman: Come support our very own Music Director, Mary Chapman and appreciate her beautiful music at her graduate recital on Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome!
Saturday Evening Compline: Compline is an ancient office of night prayer that takes its name from the Latin word completorium, which means “completion.” Join us weekly at 6:30 for this lay-led, said service of prayer. Lasting 30 minutes or less, compline is a time to be still, reflect, and connect with God and community. If you would like to participate, please contact Kellie McCoy, kelliemccoy96@gmail.com or (910) 322-7020.
Weekly Wednesday Bible Study: Join our Deacon, Rev. Chester Hines every/any Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Bible study. Stay for Holy Eucharist afterwards at 12 p.m.
Wreath Making: Join Adult Forum at 9 a.m. on November 24 for Advent wreath making led by Kari Potts!
Be Smart Gun Safety: Be SMART is an educational program about gun safety for parents and others who are responsible for children and will be sharing during Adult Forum on Dec. 15. It is carefully nonpartisan and all are welcome.
Pickup Choir & Lessons and Carols: Pickup choir is on Dec. 1! Join the joy of music to celebrate Advent! December 15 we will also have a special Advent Lessons and Carols worship service at our 10:30 gathering.
2024 Food Drive - Community Care Cupboard: Food insecurity continues for UCity School district’s families. A new competition for Choir, Prayer Groups, Vestry, HoCo Pack & Rite 13 has been pitched! Whoever donates the most by Christmas wins a prize! Please continue to contribute to the bins located in the Narthex, even if you are not a part of one of the groups! If you donate a giftcard, please write the amount on it! Questions? Please email Maryanne at coley7365@sbcglobal.net.
Sunday Serving: Want more active involvement during Sunday worship? Sign up to be a server! We are looking for more greeters, readers, and producers to add to the rotation! Email Darcy at office@holycommunion.net!
Servers
Preacher & Deacon: The Reverend Chester Hines
Celebrant: The Reverend Julie Graham
Assisting Preacher: The Reverend Earl Mahan
Organist: Earl Naylor
Music Director: Mary Chapman
Readers: Lisa Hummel (8 am), Alisa Williams, Bradley Currey (10:30 am)
Intercessor: Elizabeth Hines (8 am), Shirley Mensah (10:30 am)
Announcements: Pat Redington (8 am), Tim Anderson (10:30 am)
Greeters: Adam Pearson (8 am), Susan Norris, Fran Caradonna (10:30 am)
Chalice Bearer: Karen Payne (8 am), Marlene O’Brien (10:30 am)
Crucifer: William Kelly
Producer: Tyler Schwartz
