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WELCOME TO GRACE

We recognize, celebrate, and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us. We welcome persons of

every race, language, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, national origin, immigration status, and economic level. We hold that

discrimination is incompatible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We affirm all relationships founded on the principles

of God's love and justice.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, following in the way of Jesus, seeks to effect transformational change

in individuals, in our Portland neighborhoods, and in other communities near and far. To do this we will engage our spiritual, human, and financial resources

in creative partnerships with people and organizations to further God’s work in our world.

SERVICE TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Sundays 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I

Spoken Service

10:00 am Choral Eucharist Rite II with Church School for Children

Weekdays Thursdays 9:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Located in the Parish Chapel

Third Thursdays 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Located at Holladay Park Plaza – 1300 NE 16th Avenue

PARISH OFFICE - 1535 NE 17th Avenue Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

We welcome worshipers with and without disabilities. Those who need to vocalize or move during the service are welcome to do so.

Children are welcome and expected throughout the service. For those young folks who would prefer it, nursery care and church school are both offered. Please ask an usher for directions.

If you are a visitor, please fill out a card and give it to an usher or clergy person. Please join us after the 10:00 am service for coffee hour and conversation in the Parish Hall.

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(The red book found in the pew rack in front of you)

The Gathering of the Community page 323

The Collect of the Day

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm Psalm 122 Book of Common Prayer page 779

The Second Reading Romans 13:11-14

The Gospel Matthew 24:36-44

Sermon The Rev. Martin Elfert

Nicene Creed page 326

Prayers of the People page 328

Confession and Absolution page 330

Exchange of the Peace page 332

Eucharistic Prayer I page 333

The Lord’s Prayer page 336

Ministration of the Sacrament

Prayer of Thanksgiving page 339

The Blessing

The Dismissal

PRELUDE ADVENT BELL MEDITATION

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN ADVENT PROCESSIONAL arr. by R. Proulx Creator of the stars of night, your people's everlasting light, O Christ, Redeemer of us all, we pray you hear us when we call. In sorrow that the ancient curse should doom to death a universe, you came, O Savior, to set free your own in glorious liberty. When this old world drew on toward night, you came; but not in splendor bright, not as a monarch, but the child of Mary, blameless mother mild.

At your great Name, O Jesus, now all knees must bend, all hearts must bow; all things on earth with one accord, like those in heaven, shall call you Lord. Come in your holy might, we pray, redeem us for eternal day; defend us while we dwell below from all assaults of our dread foe. To God Creator, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, praise, honor, might, and glory be from age to age eternally.

OPENING ACCLAMATION Presider Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY Presider and People

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.

GLORIA

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Isaiah 2:1-5 Lector Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 122 Antiphon first time: (sung by the Choir, repeated by All). Verses & Antiphons: (sung by All).

SECOND READING Romans 13:11-14 Lector Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN WATCHMAN, TELL US OF THE NIGHT Hymnal 640 vv. 1,2 before the Gospel, v. 3 after

Antiphon

All

All

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THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 24:36-44

Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

SERMON The Rev. Martin Elfert A time of silence for reflection follows.

THE NICENE CREED

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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, 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

Remembering especially the sick, hurting & injured: Althea Pratt-Broome, Anne North, Ashley Rios, Brok, Buddy Duke, Caden Teddleton, Cathi, Chad la Bouef, Cindy, Dan Schull, Efrosinia Bell, Evan, Fran, John Guimond, Joyce Brewer, Khaled Rimawi, Lee Ann Synder, Liz Gautier, Louann Duchesneau, Machelle Jarrett, Michael Hanley, Nick, Ricardo, Roger Germundson, Shirley Johnson, Sophia, Susan, Tina, Trip Clark, William Carl & Carol Abraham, the Diab family, the Bell family, the Hall family, the Rios family, the Schneider family, and for all those whose needs are known to God alone.

Geoff Sasser, our recently graduated Seminarian.

This parish, as we discern where God is calling us and who God is calling us to be.

Our companion parish, Trinity Cathedral in Monrovia, Liberia.

The deceased: Itaf Isaid Diab, Ann Schneider, Dave Bell, Phyllis Hansler, and Guy Hall.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Presider 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.

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THE PEACE Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The People greet one another in the name of Christ.

THE OFFERING Representatives of the congregation bring the people's offerings to the Altar. During the singing of the hymn you are invited to make a financial offering to further God’s mission through the work of the church by placing a gift in the plate, by texting “Give” to 971.351.0853 and following the instructions, or by going to grace-memorial.org and clicking “donate”. Tax receipts are issued annually for gifts totaling $20 or more. Your financial gifts together with the bread and wine are brought forward and presented at the altar as a sign of thanksgiving to God from whom all blessings flow.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM E’EN SO, LORD JESUS, QUICKLY COME Paul Manz

Peace be to you and grace from Him Who freed us from our sin Who loved us all, and shed his blood That we might saved be. Sing holy, holy to our Lord The Lord almighty God Who was and is, and is to come Sing holy, holy Lord.

Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein Rejoice on earth, ye saints below For Christ is coming, Is coming soon For Christ is coming soon. E'en so Lord Jesus quickly come And night shall be no more They need no light, no lamp, nor sun For Christ will be their All!

PRESENTATION HYMN SLEEPERS, WAKE! Hymnal 61 vv 1,2 before. V. 3 after EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B BCP page 367

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth…

Presider

Presider

Presider

God

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY © St. James Music Press, 2015

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Then the Presider continues

…Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Presider and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise . . .

. . .and the author of our salvation.

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

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

Presider Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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FRACTION ANTHEM

MINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT Share the gifts If you know the brokenness of life, then you have participated in the broken body of Christ and you are invited to share in the breaking of bread. If you desire to know the love of God that overcomes apathy, alienation, and despair, then you are invited to share in the cup of the new covenant. The bread is received in the open palm. It is usual Anglican practice to drink the wine from the common cup. If you wish the chalice bearer to dip the bread into the wine, please hold the bread before you. If you prefer to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest.

The bread is gluten-free and vegan at the 10:00 am service. Grape juice is available by request. Prayer and Laying On of Hands for Healing If you wish a particular prayer for yourself or for someone else, you are invited to go to the prayer station located to the right of the altar. Give your first name and share your prayer need, and the prayer team will quietly offer prayers. Anything you share is confidential.

COMMUNION MOTET ADVENT WREATH PRAYER: ADVENT 1 Malcolm Archer COMMUNION HYMN REJOICE! REJOICE, BELIEVERS Hymnal 68 POST COMMUNION PRAYER Book of Common Prayer 365

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Presider and People Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & THANKSGIVINGS

THANKSGIVING HYMN GOD GRANT THEM MANY YEARS

BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN LO, HE COMES WITH CLOUDS DESCENDING Hymnal 57

DISMISSAL Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. People Thanks be to God! Alleluia, Alleluia.

POSTLUDE MAGNIFICAT DU 1ER TON - GRAND JEU M. Corrette

8:00 am Presider: The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski Preacher: The Rev. Martin Elfert Lector John Strege Intercessor: Jim Chasse

10:00 am Presider: The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski Preacher: The Rev. Martin Elfert Crucifer: Jeff Ewen Torchbearers: Brennan Waldow, Arinze McGee

Lectors: Connie Sullivan, LeRoy Patton Intercessor: Daniel Jones

Chalicebearers: Cathy Gibson, Gwen Harvey Sacristans: Carol Maroten, Daniel Jones, Nancy McCusker Healing Ministry: Kathleen Chapman, Corbet Clark, Myra Clark,

Mariann Koop-McMahon, Alicia Lehrle Organist: Sue Jensen

Ushers: Jessica Skinner, Christine Swanson

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The Coffee Hour is provided by the wonderful people on Team #7: Deb Pratt, Jo Bronson, Gail Parker, Paul Parker, Sally Fraser,

James Meade, Evelyn Meade, Ann Crocket, and Marla McGarry-Lawrence.

A parish for all people in the heart of the city

Clergy The Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hanley – Bishop of Oregon

The Rev. Martin Elfert – Rector The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski – Curate

The Rev. D. Corbet Clark – Priest Associate The Rev. Richard Toll – Priest Associate

Parish Staff Office Manager – Jackie Thomas

Registrar – Tom Krausse Office Volunteer – Demetria Keck

Youth Group Mentor – Holly Puckett Church School Coordinator – Kristin Koop

Nursery Coordinator − Natali Plotkin Organist / Choir Director – Susan J. Jensen

Groundskeeper – Frank Schramling Sexton – Daniel Kohler

Redevelopment Liaison – Nancy Entrikin Vestry

Senior Warden: Andrew Eshleman; Junior Warden: David Waldow ; Clerk: Alicia Lehrle; Treasurer: Curt Germundson; Elyssa de la Cruz; Cameron Denney; Robin Gault; Phillip Koop;

Charles A. McGee II; Nora McLaughlin; Ben Snead; Peyton Snead; and Louise Tippens.

Believe it or not, we're already thinking about getting ready for Christmas at Grace.

“Oh come let us adore Him”! will ring out in our church during Christmas. If you would like to help adorn the church with Poinsettias and Christmas wreaths in memory or in honor of a loved one. Please leave a donation with your name as well as their names in the church office. You can also donate on-line with a memo to the church office “Christmas flowers/wreaths”. You may also donate by leaving the Christmas flower envelope in the collection plate. Please let your heart guide your donation.

Grace Memorial's Holiday Art Faire & Bazaar sponsored by the Women of Grace will feature fresh wreaths, preserves and home-baked goodies, beautiful opportunity quilts drawing , and unique gifts from local artists for everyone on your list! If interested in volunteering please contact Sharon Loomis-Malin at 503-701-2395. Two in 2019 – Two Opportunity Quilts are available this year! Tickets are $5 for two chances or $20 for 10 chances and are available at coffee hour.

Beginning on Thursday, December 12, we will meet in the Chapel weekly 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. to explore at how the Rule of St. Benedict, written for monks in the 6th century, can apply to our everyday lives in the 21st century. In addition to reading the Rule itself, we will also be reading a new book, How To Live: What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, and Community by Judith Valente. For more information, please contact Robin Gault at 503-280-2677 or [email protected], Tom Krausse at [email protected], or Mariann Koop-McMahon at [email protected].

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The Vestry is the Board of Directors for Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. Our community elects each Vestry member for a three-year term. We replace one-third of the 12-person Vestry each year (plus any vacancies from previous years). It is our practice at Grace for the current Vestry to recommend a slate of candidates to the wider Grace membership. We then vote on that slate at the Annual General Meeting. This year's meeting is on Sunday, January 26th, right after the 10am service.

A nominee for Vestry will: • Have a strong commitment to Jesus Christ and to carrying out Jesus’ ministry in our community; • Be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit; • Be a communicant in good standing, regular in prayer and worship; • Be active in the life of the parish and willing to assume leadership positions; • Be a pledging member of record who is tithing or whose pledge gives serious indication of working

towards a tithe; • Attend Vestry meetings (held on the third Tuesday of the month from 6-7.30pm) as well as occasional

retreats and other meetings; • Have the ability and willingness to serve Grace Memorial.

This year at the Annual meeting, we will be electing as many as five Vestry members, four for a three-year term and one for a 2-year term.

Vestry is an opportunity to do meaningful work to help this beloved community to thrive. Please speak to Louise Tippens or a current Vestry member if you think you may be called to this ministry.

The criteria for representing Grace at the 2020 Diocesan Convention and the process for electing them are identical, except that the commitment of time is shorter. Convention Representatives attend several preparatory meetings and then convention itself. Representatives typically pay for the cost of their own attendance, although scholarships are available to those for whom this cost would be a burden. We need four representatives to convention. Again, please speak to Louise Tippens or a current Vestry member if you think you may be called to this ministry.

In thanksgiving for your ministry at Grace, The Vestry and Convention Nominating Team, Louise Tippens, Connie Sullivan, Daniel Jones, Charles McGee, and Martin Elfert

Parishioners are invited to join us for a weekend of fun, festivities and reflection at Camp Magruder. This is an experience for all ages. Go to http://www.campmagruder.org/ to see what Camp Magruder has to offer. Take part in the spirited community gatherings.

December 15 – Advent Lessons and Carols

December 17 – Vestry Meeting December 21 – Pageant Rehearsal and Greening of Grace

December 21 – Christmas Pageant December 24 – Christmas Eve December 25 – Christmas Day

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