November 18, 2018 10:30 am - Bethesda, Maryland · through Christ our Lord. Amen. BENEDICTUS ES, DOMINE—S 236 John Rutter (b.1945) THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with

THE HOLY EUCHARIST WITH HEALING

Twenty sixth after Pentecost November 18, 2018

10:30 am

WE WELCOME YOU TO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, BETHESDA, MARYLAND. If you are visiting today, do join us afterwards for

refreshments downstairs.

During the liturgy, we use the two books found in your pew or seat rack: The Book of Common Prayer (1979) and The Hymnal 1982. Generally we stand to sing, but

we sit for the offertory and communion hymns. ‘S’ numbers refer to music for the set parts of the service, and these are found in the front half of the Hymnal.

We sit for the readings from scripture, the Old Testament Reading, Psalm and ‘Epistle’ (from the New Testament). We stand for the Gospel reading, and turn to face

the Book and its reader to elevate Christ’s word and example. We also stand for the Creed, and say together all text set in bold type.

Communion is a spiritual and visual expression of our communal life together in Christ. Everyone is welcome to receive communion or a blessing at the Lord’s Table.

The text of our liturgy is taken from two sources: ‘The Holy Eucharist: Rite 2, Eucharistic Prayer C’ from The Book of Common Prayer © 1979 The Episcopal Church, and, ‘Eucharistic Liturgy: Thanksgiving for Creation and Redemption’ from A New Zealand Prayer Book, He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa, © 1989, The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, on-line update 2014. Both Prayer Books, from the Anglican Communion, have at their root the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, the first comprehensive prayer book to be written in English, by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury of the Church of England, ‘to the end that the congregation may be thereby edified.’ (BCP, p.866). The Bible translation that we use is the New Revised Standard Version, which is based on the original Hebrew and Greek scriptures.

Every third Sunday of the month we offer healing prayers and laying on of hands at the altar of St. Luke the Physician. If you wish to have someone pray for you, someone you

love, or for the world, make your way to the healing ministers during communion.

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THE WORD OF GOD BCP p.355

PRELUDE—TAIZÉ ENSEMBLE WELCOME

INTROIT Bogoroditse Devo Sergei Rachmaninoff

from All-Night Vigil, op. 37. (1873 –1943)

Богородице Дево, радуйся, благодатная Марие, Господь с тобою.

Благословена ты в женах, и благословен плод чрева твоего, яко Спаса родила еси душ наших.

Rejoice, virgin mother of God, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb,

for you have borne the Savior of our souls.

Text: Luke 1:28

as the church bell rings, all stand and sing:

PROCESSIONAL HYMN 48 O day of radiant gladness Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein OPENING ACCLAMATION

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

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Celebrant 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.

BENEDICTUS ES, DOMINE—S 236 John Rutter (b.1945) THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

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.

As the children, youth and teachers leave for Church School, all join in singing:

CHURCH SCHOOL HYMN Jesus, when you walked this earth West Hundred


Text: Joy F. Patterson © 1994 Hope Publishing Co. Music: Thomas Pavlechko © 2002 Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD BCP p.357

THE FIRST READING 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.” Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.


THE RESPONSE—1 Samuel 2:1-10 sung by the choir Frederick William Wadeley (1882 - 1970)

Cantor: Hannah prayed and said, Choir: “My heart exults in the LORD; my strength is exalted in my God. “There is no Holy One like the LORD, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children is forlorn. The LORD kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. The LORD makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, he also exalts. He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and on them he has set the world. “He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness; for not by might does one prevail. The LORD! His adversaries shall be shattered; the Most High will thunder in heaven. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king, and exalt the power of his anointed.”


THE EPISTLE Hebrews 10:11-25

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. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.


SEQUENCE HYMN 291 We plow the fields Wir pflügen THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 13:1-8

all turn to face the Gospel book Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. 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.” Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev’d Cricket Park


THE NICENE CREED BCP, p. 358

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 A New Zealand Prayer Book all kneel or remain standing

Caring God, we thank you for your gifts in creation: for our world, the heavens tell of your glory; for our land, its beauty and its resources, for the rich heritage we enjoy.

We pray: for those who make decisions about the resources of the earth, that we may use your gifts responsibly; for those who work on the land and sea, in city and in industry, that all may enjoy the fruits of their labors and marvel at your creation; for artists, scientists and visionaries, that through their work we may see creation afresh. Silence We thank you for giving us life; for all who enrich our experience.

We pray: for all who through their own actions or the actions of others are deprived of fullness of life, for prisoners, refugees, and those who are sick; for those in politics, medical science, social and relief work, and for your Church, for all who seek to bring life to others.

Silence

We thank you that you have called us to celebrate your creation, give us reverence for life in your world. We remember those who have died. Father, into your hands we commend them.


We thank you for your redeeming love; may your word and sacrament strengthen us to love as you love us. I invite your intercessions and thanksgivings either silently or aloud. God, Creator, bring us new life. Jesus, Redeemer, renew us. Holy Spirit, strengthen and guide us. Celebrant God of peace,

let us your people know, that at the heart of turbulence there is an inner calm that comes from faith in you. Keep us from being content with things as they are, that from this central peace there may come a creative compassion, a thirst for justice, and a willingness to give of ourselves in the spirit of Christ.

People Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept. People 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.


THE ABSOLUTION 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. Amen.

THE PEACE

Celebrant The peace of God be with you all. People In God’s justice is our peace.

Celebrant Brothers and sisters, Christ calls us to live in unity. People We seek to live in the Spirit of Christ.

All may greet one another in the name of the Lord to exchange the Lord’s peace. We then sit for announcements.


THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

THE OFFERTORY

The Celebrant begins the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture. As the alms are collected, and offerings of bread and wine brought forward, the Adult and Youth Choirs sing:

OFFERTORY ANTHEM O Taste and See Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)

O taste and see how gracious the Lord is:

blest is the man that trusteth in him. Text: Psalm 24, verse 8

THE DOXOLOGY Lasst uns erfreuen

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below, Alleluia, Alleluia; Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,

Alleluia.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (EUCHARISTIC PRAYER C) BCP p.369

Celebrant The Lord 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 God thanks and praise.


God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS—S 130 Deutsche Messe, D.872 Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, 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."


Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. Lord God of our ancestors; God of Abraham and Sarah; Isaac and Rebekah; Jacob, Leah and Rachel; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN.

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.


THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

FRACTION ANTHEM—S 164 Agnus Dei Deutsche Messe Schubert A period of silence is kept. Facing the people, the Celebrant says an Invitation. All who seek a deeper relationship with God in Jesus Christ are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Gluten-free wafers are available, and the chalice bearer with the blue cup has grape juice; please make your need known when you are at the altar rail. If you are unable to come forward, let one of the ushers know and we will come to you. If the receiving of Holy Communion is not part of your tradition, you are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate to the priest your desire to receive a blessing.

The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words

The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. [Amen.]

or with these words

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.] The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.] MUSIC DURING COMMUNION AND HEALING MINISTRY sung by all

Founded in 1940 in a small village in eastern France, Taizé is an ecumenical monastic community whose prayer, three times each day, is at the center of their life together. Today, Taizé is

a place to which visitors of all ages and backgrounds come on pilgrimage, to participate in international meetings of prayer and reflection.

In the Taizé tradition, single verse hymns are sung, in repetition, a dozen or so times over the course of several minutes. During the repetitions, the music (and the singer) are gradually released from the

shackles of the printed page, and the melodies may then be freely adapted, improvised upon or reharmonized, as the Spirit takes us—similar in many respects to the freeing nature of jazz.

You are invited to sing or hum the melodies in any language, or to simply listen and reflect.


TAIZÉ CHANT—OCULI NOSTRI

TAIZÉ CHANT—IN GOD ALONE MY SOUL


TAIZÉ CHANT—IN THE LORD I’LL BE EVER THANKFUL

THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER all stand or kneel BCP p.365 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.

THE BLESSING The People respond: Amen.


PROCESSIONAL HYMN 665 All my hope on God is founded Michael THE DISMISSAL The People respond: Thanks be to God!

PIANO IMPROVISATION

Thank you for worshipping with us. We invite you to join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall.

To learn more about the mission and ministry of The Church of the Redeemer,

visit www.redeemerbethesda.org

You will find the November edition of our monthly newsletter, Redeemer Spirit, in the Narthex, Parish Hall, and on our website.

NEXT WEEK’S LECTIONARY

November 25—Last Sunday after Pentecost, Christ the King

2 Samuel 23:1-7 | Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19) | Revelation 1:4b-8 | John 18:33-37

Youth Nights in December

1st and 3rd Wednesday 5th through 12th graders

6:00 p.m. Dinner for all

6:30-7:30 p.m. Program (5th-12th grades)

Wednesday, December 5 at Redeemer and December 19 at St. Dunstan's

December 16th in the afternoon will find us singing carols at Sibley Hospital.

The dinner on these youth nights is open to children, youth and their families.

PLEASE go to the site by Monday evening before each to signup for the dinner.


Prayer Requests

For healing: Rick Abramson, Frank Anderson, Claudia Bocock, Ellen Boyle, Ken Clark, Allison Chow, Clark Downs, Joan Eisenstodt, Kiki Garo, Lou Garo, Lucien Garo, Jr., Eileen Hubbard, Olivier Jeanne, Judy James, Peter & Beate Kendall, Gary Lorenz, Clarice Leslie, Jody Marten, Evelyn Paparelli, Mary Potter, Marylin Raisch, Rich Randa, Meagan Richardson, Charlotte Ripa, Carolyn Ross, Bill Ryon, Claudia Serrin, Anne Southard, Patricia Snowden, Karen Stewart, Ann Taylor, Jimmy Tinto, Hannah Tubbergen, Lois Vuolo, Edward, Greg, Jerry, Jim, Katie, Leslie, Mollie, Logan, Eileen and Jay.

In thanksgiving for birthdays: Thad Arrington, Katie Nickerson, Ellen Paulsen,

The flowers on the altar on Sunday are given for the glory of God by Judy James in memory of Stan James.

Please sign up to dedicate the flowers to your special intention.

Parish Calendar Sunday, November 18 Holy Eucharist, 8:00am Child Care, 9:15am Adult Forum, 9:15am Holy Eucharist & Sunday School, 10:30am

Monday, November 19, Office closed AA Meeting, Noon

Tuesday, November 20 Staff Meeting, 1:30pm MS Group, 6:30pm AA Meeting, 7:30pm

Wednesday, November 21 Morning Prayer, 9:00am AA Meeting, Noon Holy Eucharist, Noon

Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Service, 10:00am

Friday, November 23 AA Meditation Meeting, Noon AA Meeting, 6:30 pm AA Meeting, 8:30pm

Saturday, November 24 Yoga, 9:30am Songwriters Showcase, 12 noon

Sunday, November 25 Holy Eucharist, 8:00am Child Care, 9:15am NO Adult Forum, 9:15am Holy Eucharist & Sunday School, 10:30am

Toy Sunday and the annual visit by Saint Nicholas will be on December 2nd. Bring an unwrapped toy, or contribute to the fund to purchase toys! Jefferson will purchase the toys and deliver them to needy children.


Adult Forum—We are joined today by John Mendes, the Executive Director of Bethesda Cares. Redeemer contributes a dinner for the homeless of Bethesda every other month and collects clothing, gloves, hats, etc. John will discuss the workings of Bethesda Cares.

There will be no forum on Thanksgiving weekend, so the next forum will be Chuyoung showing us something about Advent Music.

Mary Packard Winkler addresses “Cultivating our better angels to bridge the political divide” on December 9th.

December 16 will be a question: What if Advent was 7 weeks long?

Set your alarm and come and enjoy!

Wreath Making—December 2nd

After the 10:30 Service come and make your Advent Wreath. We will supply the greens, candles and holders; you and your family will put them together. Questions to Susan Fitzgerald [email protected] 301-229-3430

Looking Ahead: Thanksgiving Service, 10:00am

Safety Committee, November 26, 10am

Vestry Meeting, November 28 (date change)

Advent Decorating, December 1

Advent Wreath Making, December 2

Toy Sunday, December 2

Visit from Saint Nicholas, December 2

Advent Lessons & Carols by candlelight, December 9

Olive Oil Ministry, December 2 & 9

Christmas Pageant, December 15 at St Dunstan’s

Christmas Eve Services, December 24 5:00pm and 10:30pm with Choral Prelude at 10:00

Annual Meeting, January 20

E-mail Addresses: Cricket: [email protected]

Rev Sue: [email protected]

Geoffrey: [email protected]

Chuyoung: [email protected]

General Mailbox: [email protected]

Margaret: [email protected]

Bob: [email protected]

Pastoral Care Ministry: pastoral-care-

[email protected]


The Choir is still riding high on the success of the Durufle requiem service and the incredible

standing-room audience. Thank you to everyone who made this service possible. Believe it or not, the season isn't half over yet! Please mark your calendars for Advent Lessons & Carols by Candlelight, December 9th at 5pm. Don't forget to invite your friends. Word of mouth is the best promotion: it's personal and free! Because it is a liturgy, the lessons and carols service is open to all. A free-will offering will be taken.

Be sure to get a seat for the Music at Redeemer events in February and March:

Saturday, February 2, at 5pm - EYA: St. Brigid, the Second Patron Saint of Ireland

Saturday, February 9, at 7pm - The Whiffenpoofs in Concert

Saturday, March 2, at 7pm - Erik and Chuyoung Suter, Rachmaninoff & Grieg Piano Concertos

Tickets for these concerts are available at Eventbright, which is accessible through the musicatredeemer.org website.

Bethesda Cares is our local support center for homeless adults in our town.

They are asking for donations of new or clean, lightly used clothing for both men and women as follows:

Hats, gloves, scarves, socks, jackets, sweatshirts, and blankets are always welcome.

We have a tote beside the piano in the Parish Hall where donations can be dropped off. Church volunteers will take them to the Bethesda Cares center in downtown Bethesda.

We need 2 more volunteers to help to deliver these throughout the winter season.

Look for THE GIVING TREE as we get closer to Christmas!

Barbara Thackray

Bethesda Cares Dinner is Next Sunday!


Redeemer Book Group

The next book we will be reading is "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles. When in 1922, the thirty-year old Count Rostov is deemed unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, he is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel's doors. The book will be discussed on January 13 at 3:00 pm at the house of Ann Hartman, 107 Hesketh Street, Bethesda, Md. 20815. For questions, contact Huda Kraske at [email protected].

The books we will be reading next are: The Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann and Pale Blue Ink in a Lady's Hand by Franz Werfel.

Church of the Redeemer Social Media

Please connect with Redeemer and the rector through these social media platforms:

Facebook: @RedeemerBethesda Facebook: Cricket Park Twitter: @VicarVirtual Linked In: Cricket Park Instagram: parkcricket redeemerbethesda

Events are posted on Facebook. Please re-spond to these invitations so that we have accurate information about who will be at-tending. Thanks!

Music at Redeemer Social Media

Facebook: musicatredeemerbethesda Twitter: @musicatredeemer Instagram: musicatredeemer Eventbrite.com

MUSIC AT REDEEMER 2018-2019 SERIES DETAILS ARE ONLINE

Go to redeemerbethesda.org/music for more information.

New choir members are always welcome —adults and youth—improve your voice and build your skills, and remember that singing is “praying twice”.

If you or someone you know would like to be in our choirs, contact Geoffrey Silver at [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE:

Lessons and Carols, 12/9/18

The Whiffenpoofs in Concert, 2/9/19, 7pm

6201 Dunrobbin Dr. at MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, Bethesda, Maryland 20816 301-229-3770 [email protected]

www. RedeemerBethesda .org

The Rev’d Cricket Park, Rector The Rev’d Dr. David Schlafer, Assisting Priest The Ven. L. Sue von Rautenkranz, Deacon Geoffrey Silver, Music Director Chuyoung Suter, Organist Bob Yates, Communications Ass’t.

Liturgical Assistants

November 25, 2018

8:00 Service:

Lector: TBD

Chalice: Tami McMinn

10:30 Service:

Ushers: Jefferson Arrington, Ben Ivins,

Michael Mershon

Crucifer: Youth Choir

Acolyte: Helen Zitomer

Lectors: Meredith Griggs, Dawn Fairbanks

Intercessor: Peggy Tucker

Chalice: Michael Hart, Ben Ivins,

Peggy Tucker

Counters: Ben Ivins, Mary K Young

Coffee Hour: Teresa Raj

November 18, 2018

8:00 Service:

Lector: TBD

Chalice: Susan Grigsby

10:30 Service:

Ushers: Jefferson Arrington, Bill MacBain,

Mary K Young

Crucifer: Youth Choir

Acolyte: Olivia Tyler

Lectors: Barbara Alterowitz, Jenny Nachbar

Intercessor: Michael Mershon

Chalice: Chrissy de Fontenay, Helen Zitomer,

Judy James

Healing Ministers: Peggy Tucker,

Elizabeth Askey, Justin Hess, Callie Wang

Counters: Cathy Arrington, Clark Downs

Coffee Hour: Bert Spencer

November 18, 2018 10:30 am - Bethesda, Maryland · through Christ our Lord. Amen. BENEDICTUS ES, DOMINE—S 236 John Rutter (b.1945) THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with

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