ST.MARY’ S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2222 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99507 (907) 563-3341 www.GodsView.org @stmarysak As We Gather: Tech Notes and Other Stuff+ We are glad that you are here! We hope that you feel right at home here--whether you are new to St. Mary’s, new to Zoom, or a regular to both. Relax; you are among friends. Lift your heart and voice to the God who loves you. If you are new to worshipping via Zoom, here are a few notes that may make it easier for you to relax during the service, so that it can be as meaningful as possible. None is essential. You will be muted, and unable to unmute yourself, so sing joyfully without any fear of broadcasting your voice. Using “Speaker View” for most of the service enhances your experience. You can choose this in the top right corner of most Zoom screens. During the Passing of the Peace, we will recommend that you switch you “Gallery View” to enjoy seeing others. We really love to be able to know who is joining us. If you would like for your name to be visible with your video, you can hover over your video image, click on the three dots in the upper right, choose “Rename,” and then enter your name as you’d like it to appear. o If you are willing, please let us know who you are using this link: https://www.godsview.org/contact-us/
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ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH2222 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99507
(907) 563-3341 www.GodsView.org@stmarysak
As We Gather:Tech Notes and Other Stuff+
We are glad that you are here! We hope that you feel right at home here--whether you are new to St. Mary’s, new to Zoom, or a regular to both. Relax; you are among friends. Lift your heart and voice to the God who loves you.
If you are new to worshipping via Zoom, here are a few notes that may make it easier for you to relax during the service, so that it can be as meaningful as possible. None is essential.
You will be muted, and unable to unmute yourself, so sing joyfully without any fear of broadcasting your voice.
Using “Speaker View” for most of the service enhances your experience. You can choose this in the top right corner of most Zoom screens. During the Passing of the Peace, we will recommend that you switch you “Gallery View” to enjoy seeing others.
We really love to be able to know who is joining us. If you would like for your name to be visible with your video, you can hover over your video image, click on the three dots in the upper right, choose “Rename,” and then enter your name as you’d like it to appear.
o If you are willing, please let us know who you are using this link: https://www.godsview.org/contact-us/
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Praise Singers ding instrumental Jerusalem and Who Follows in His Train?, ountain, and Walking to Jerusalem (Just Like John) (lyrics below)
Who Follows in His Train?ii (Reginald Heber)
es forth to war, a kingly crown to gain treams afar; who follows in his train? his cup of woe, triumphant over pain? his cross below? Who follows in his train?
ose eagle eye could pierce beyond the grave, r in the sky and called on him to save - n on his tongue in midst of mortal pain, who did the wrong. Who follows in his train?
chosen few on whom the Spirit came, s their hope they knew, and mocked the cross and flame, ’s brandished steel, the lion’s gory mane; ecks the death to feel. Who follows in their train?
and boys, the matron and the maid, s throne rejoice, in robes of light arrayed, teep ascent to heaven, through peril, toil and pain, grace be given to follow in their train.
ee Men on a Mountainiii (Thomas Harley Campbell)
ountain, up on Calvary, e middle was Jesus, u and me
t was a sinner, e bled, forgiven,
Lord instead. e Son of God, to that tree,
down and save us, be...."
ht was a sinner, r his sins, to forgive him,
two sources, A Kenyan Eucharistic Rite (1989) and resources from A Sanctified Art.
ATHERING IN THE NAME OF GOD
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And Jesus said to him, "Fear not fear not this earthly death, "Before this day is o'er, "You'll be with me in Paradise "On heaven's golden shore."
CHORUS
Walking to Jerusalem (Just Like John)iv (Traditional Southern Brush Arbor hymn)
Verse 1 Say John oh John what did He say?Walking to Jerusalem, just like John Said he'd meet you there at the break of day. Walking to Jerusalem, just like John
CHORUS I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready, To walk to Jerusalem, just like John (2x)
Verse 3 The one who's coming is greater than me, Walking to Jerusalem, just like John The Son of God in Galilee, Walking to Jerusalem, just like John
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE
WELCOME
OPENING SENTENCES Words for Worship, p. 11
Priest The story of faith is a story of courage. People It took courage for John the Baptist to prepare the way. Priest It took courage for Mary to say, “Here I am. Use me.” People It took courage for the disciples to drop their nets and follow Jesus. Priest It took courage for the paralyzed man’s friends to lower him through the roof. People It took courage for Peter to walk on water. Priest It took courage for Zacchaeus to give half his possessions to the poor. People It took courage for Jesus to enter Jerusalem on a donkey. Priest Faith has never been easy. It is a journey of courage. People Again and again, God, show us the way. Priest Let us worship a brave and courageous God.
OPENING Presider God be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray.
Almighty God, as your Son Jesus cathe homes of your people and blessstrength to follow it. Quicken our mhave given us life and immortality; t
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Adapted from BCP
me to Jerusalem to bring to completion the work of our salvation, so come to us by your presence. Call your church again to the way of the cross. Give us emories and stir our hearts as we contemplate those mighty acts, whereby you hrough Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HE LITURGY OF THE PALMS
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PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL READING Mark 11:1-11a
When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’” They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
“Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
THE PROCESSION
The congregation processes into worship in photographs and videos, waving palms and singing
PROCESSIONAL HYMNv All Glory, Laud, and Honor Hymnal #154
REFRAIN All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King! to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.
Verse 1: Thou art the King of Israel, thou David’s royal Son, who in the Lord’s Name comest, the King and Blesséd One.
REFRAIN
Verse 2: The company of angels is praising thee on high; and we with all creation in chorus make reply.
REFRAIN
Verse 3: The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went; our praise and prayers and anthems before thee we present.
REFRAIN
THE COLLECT
THE SER
Kenyan liturgy & BCP
VICE OF THE WORD
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Presider The Spirit is here. People The promise of God. Presider Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
FIRST READING Philippians 2:5-11
Reader A Reading from Paul's letter to the Church in Philippi.
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death--even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Reader This is the Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 31:9-16
In - to your hand I en - trust my spi - rit. Ran -som me, God, my faith - ful Lord.
I have be- come like a bro - ken ves - sel, I am for- got- ten as though I were dead.
Have mercy on me, O God, for I am in trouble; my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly.
For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed.
I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors, a dismay to those of my acquaintance; when they see me in the street they avoid me.
I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; I am as useless as a broken pot.
For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around;
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they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life.
ANTIPHON
But as for me, I have trusted in you, O God. I have said, "You are my God.
My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and pursuers,
Make your face to shine upon your servant, and in your loving-kindness save me."
ANTIPHON
GOSPEL HYMNvi When Jesus Left His Father’s Throne Hymnal #480
Verse 1: When Jesus left his Father’s throne, he chose an humble birth; like us, unhonored and unknown, he came to dwell on earth. Like him may we be found below, in wisdom’s path of peace; like him in grace and knowledge grow as years and strength increase.
Verse 2: Sweet were his words and kind his look, when mothers round him pressed; their infants in his arms he took, and on his bosom blessed. Safe from the world’s alluring harms, beneath his watchful eye, thus in the circle of his arms may we for ever lie.
Verse 3: When Jesus into Zion rode, the children sang around; for joy they plucked the palms and strowed their garments on the ground. Hosanna our glad voices raise, hosanna to our King! Should we forget our Savior’s praise, the stones themselves would sing.
THE GOSPEL OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD St. Mary’s Youth
The St. Mary’s youth present a community retelling of the Passion Gospel
THE NICENE CREED Kenyan Liturgy
A priest says We stand together with Christians throughout the centuries, and throughout the world today, to affirm our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed.
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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 sin. We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Celebrant Is Almighty God with us? People God is with us.
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se God, from whom all blessings flow, raise God, all creatures here below, raise God above, ye heavenly hosts, raise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Celebrant Is Christ among us? People Christ is among us.
Celebrant Is the Spirit here? People The Spirit is here.
Celebrant This is our God. People Our God is with us, among us, and is here now.
Celebrant We are God’s people. People We are redeemed.
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.
The Celebrant continuesIt is right and our delight to give you thanks and praise,
great and living God, supreme over the world, Creator, Provider, Savior and Giver.
From a wandering nomad you created your family; for a burdened people you raised up a leader; for a confused nation you chose a king; for a rebellious crowd you sent your prophets.
In these last days you have sent us your Son, your perfect image, bringing your kingdom, revealing your will, dying, rising, reigning, and remaking your people for yourself.
Through him you have poured out your Holy Spirit, filling us with light and life.
Therefore with angels, archangels, faithful ancestors, and all in heaven,
we proclaim your great and glorious name, forever praising you and singing:
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The Celebrant continues Almighty God, owner of all things, We thank you for giving up your only Son
to die on the cross for us who owe you everything. Pour your refreshing Spirit on us
as we remember him in the way he commanded, through these gifts of your creation.
On the same night that he was betrayed he took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples saying,
“Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Amen. His body was broken for us.
In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave thanks;
he gave it to them, saying, “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 sin. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Together, all say Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant says We are made brothers, sisters, siblings through Christ’s blood.vii
Together, all respond We have died together, we will rise together, we will live together.
The Celebrant continues Therefore, heavenly Father,
hear us as we celebrate this covenant with joy, and await the coming of our brother, Jesus Christ.
Hear, also, our prayers for the Church, the world, and for all of creation. May the bishops and leaders of our churches have wisdom and speak with one voice. Amen. God, have mercy.May the leaders of our country rule with righteousness. Amen. God, have mercy.
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May justice be our shield and defender. Amen. God, have mercy.May the country have peace and the people be blessed. Amen. God, have mercy.May the flocks and the herds prosper and the fish abound in our lakes. Amen. God, have mercy.May the fields be fertile and the harvest plentiful. Amen. God, have mercy. May we and our enemies turn towards peace. Amen. God, have mercy.
Hear, too, our prayers for these that we name: (Here people may type their prayers in the Zoom chatbox, to be read aloud.)
May the love of God touch the lonely, the bereaved, and the suffering. Amen. God, have mercy.May those who have died find rest in the place of eternal joy and light. Amen. God, have mercy. May the path of the world be swept of all dangers. Amen. God, have mercy.
The Celebrant continues Most of all, we give you thanks for the gift of Jesus, who died in our place,
making a full atonement for the sin of the whole world, the perfect sacrifice, once and for all.
You accepted his offering by raising him from death, and granting him great honor at your right hand on high.
Together, all sayAMEN. JESUS IS LORD.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray, singing:
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THE BREAKING OF THE BREADChrist is alive forever. We are because he is. viii
We are one body. We share one bread.
Draw near with faith. Christ is the host and we are his guests.
PEACE The Celebrant says to the people
The peace of God be always with you. And also with you.
PEACE HYMNix Gethsemane (from Jesus Christ Superstar) (instrumental) Andrew Lloyd Weber The people are invited to switch their screen to Gallery View and to greet one another.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Kenyan Liturgy
The People are invited to join in the prayer. Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
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Almighty, everliving, and loving God, we have sat at your feet, learned from your word, and eaten from your table. We give you thanks and praise for accepting us into your family. Send us out with your blessing, to live and to witness for you in the power of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead. Amen.
BLESSING Kenyan Liturgy The people accompany the first three responses with a sweep of the arm towards the cross behind the Holy Table, and their final response with a sweep towards heaven.
Priest All our problems People We send to the cross of Christ.Priest All our difficulties People We send to the cross of Christ.Priest All the devil’s works People We send to the cross of Christ.Priest All our hopes People We set on the risen Christ.
Priest Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path: and the blessing of the Triune God be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DISMISSALx Words for Worship, p.1A priest says
As you leave this space, May your mouth speak of God’s goodness. May your arms hold those in need. May your feet walk toward justice. May your heart trust its worth. May your soul dance in God’s grace. And may this be your rhythm— Again and again and again, Until God’s promised day. Go with courage, go with heart, live in peace.
People Thanks be to God!
CLOSING HYMNxi Jerusalem Wade Hampton Miller
CHORUS Jerusalem, Jerusalem, city upon the hill. Prophets of old lay battered and cold; How much more blood must you spill?
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Verse 1 City of light, power and might, City of hope and shame. Put to the test, it kills all the best. City where Jesus came,
CHORUS
Verse 2 Hailed as a king, "Hail!" the crowd sings, Cheering along his path. Then He's betrayed, by traitors waylaid, And suffers their bloody wrath.
CHORUS
Verse 3 Paying the cost, nailed to the cross, Sentenced by wicked men. Heaven is torn, new hope is born: Jesus will rise again!
CHORUS Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, I cry! Glory to God, glory to God, Glory to God on high!
Please join us for Coffee Hour following the service.
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BLESSINGS
Birthdays Watch over your child, O Lord, as her days increase; bless and guide her wherever she may be. Strengthen her when she stand(s); comfort her when discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if she fall(s); and in her heart(s) may your peace which passes understanding, abide all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP, page 381)
Anniversaries Send, O God, your blessing upon these your servants. Sustain them in their love and commitment to each other, that their home may be a place of peace and hospitality now and always. Amen.
Sobriety Bless, O God, your servant in her work of recovery; defend her in her sobriety; and bless her with strength and wisdom now and always. Amen.
Work transitions or retirement Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant(s) who have/has enriched this community and brought gladness to friends (and family); now bless and preserve him at this time of transition. Guide him in the continued use of your gifts; provide sustenance for temporal and spiritual needs, friends to cheer the way, and a clear vision of the ministry to which you are now calling him. We pray in Jesus name. Amen.
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