Easter Eve: The Great Vigil of Easter
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist with Baptism
May 12, 2019
10:30 a.m.
www.holytrinityfay.org
(910) 484-2134
Welcome to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church! This service of
Holy Eucharist is found primarily in the 1979 Book of Common
Prayer.
Unless otherwise noted, all hymns can be found in the blue
hymnal located in your kneeler. Your kneeler can be found
underneath the seat in front of you, or underneath your seat (if
you are in a front row).
Although there are customary postures (such as standing or
kneeling) in Episcopal worship, you are invited to be seated at any
time, according to your needs and comfort. If you wish to
receive communion while remaining seated, please notify an usher
and we will accommodate your needs.
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We are better
because you chose to spend your time among us. Please
know that while childcare is normally provided during our 10:30 am
service, children of any age are always welcome in worship.
If you have any questions, please notify an usher, greeter, or a
member of the clergy. We would be more than happy to answer
any questions or provide you with support.
Call to Worship
As early as 400 AD, bells were rung to call people to worship.
By the 17th century, the practice of “change ringing” had been
codified (each bell must be rung in a certain order, beginning and
ending with highest to lowest bell). The bells you hear today are a
simplified version of this ancient practice. These bell tolls unite
us with worshipers around the world and gather us together in
reverence to worship, to pray, to sing, and to serve.
Prelude A Trumpet ChoraleJ. S. Bach/Thomas Simpson
Handbell Choir
The Liturgy of the Word
As the sound of the second bell, the people stand, as they are
able.
Processional Hymn #205 (verses 1, 3-5) Good Christians all,
rejoice and sing! Gelobt sei Gott
The people remain standing, as they are able.
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit;
People There is one hope in God’s call to us;
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism
People One God and Father of all.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people:
Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each
by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy
Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The people are seated for the reading of the first lesson.
LessonActs 9:36-43
Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which
in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of
charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed
her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa,
the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him
with the request, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter got
up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the
room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing
tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with
them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and
prayed. He turned to the body and said, "Tabitha, get up." Then she
opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand
and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed
her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many
believed in the Lord. Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time
with a certain Simon, a tanner.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
PeopleThanks be to God.
The people remain seated and sing the Psalm.
Psalm 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd*
I shall not be in want.
2He makes me lie down in green pastures *
and leads me beside still waters.
3 He revives my soul *
and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake.
4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I
shall fear no evil; *
For you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who
trouble me; *
you have anointed my head with oil,
and my cup is running over.
6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life, *
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
The people remain seated for the second Lesson.
LessonRevelation 7:9-17
I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could
count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and
languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in
white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud
voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the
throne, and to the Lamb!”And all the angels stood around the throne
and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell
on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen!
Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power
and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”Then one of the
elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and
where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one
that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out
of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them
white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the
throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and
the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will
hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them,
nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne
will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the
water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their
eyes.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
PeopleThanks be to God.
The people stand as they are able and sing. They remain standing
for the Gospel Lesson.
Hymn #20 MHSOCeltic AlleluiaO’Carroll/Walker
Gospel Lesson John 10:22-30
GospellerThe Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
St. John.
PeopleGlory to you, Lord Christ.
At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in
Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in
the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to
him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the
Messiah, tell us plainly." Jesus answered, "I have told you, and
you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name testify
to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my
sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I
give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will
snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater
than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father's hand.
The Father and I are one."
GospellerThe Gospel of the Lord.
PeoplePraise to you, Lord Christ.
Hymn #20 MHSOCeltic AlleluiaO’Carroll/Walker
As the gospel procession returns to the altar, the people are
seated.
The Sermon Mr. Edward W. Lowe, Curate
The people stand, as they are able. During the hymn, all are
invited to process to the font for the baptisms.
Presentation of Candidate
Today we celebrate the baptism of Grace Carter Snyder.
The Celebrant says
The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
The Parents and Godparents or Sponsors of the Candidate say
I present Grace Carter to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
The Celebrant asks the Parents and Godparents of the Candidate
who are not able to answer for themselves.
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is
brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help this child grow into
the full stature of Christ?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant then asks the candidates, their parents, and their
Godparents or Sponsors
QuestionDo you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of
wickedness that rebel against God?
AnswerI renounce them.
QuestionDo you renounce the evil powers of this world which
corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
AnswerI renounce them.
QuestionDo you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from
the love of God?
AnswerI renounce them.
QuestionDo you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your
Savior?
AnswerI do.
QuestionDo you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
AnswerI do.
QuestionDo you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
AnswerI do.
The Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support
this person in her life in Christ?
PeopleWe will.
The Celebrant then says
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ
and renew our own baptismal covenant.
Baptismal Covenant
CelebrantDo you believe in God the Father?
PeopleI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven
and earth.
CelebrantDo you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
PeopleI believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was
conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin
Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and
was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose
again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of
the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the
dead.
CelebrantDo you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
PeopleI believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection
of the body, and the life everlasting.
CelebrantWill you continue in the apostles’ teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
CelebrantWill you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you
fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
CelebrantWill you proclaim by word and example the Good News of
God in Christ?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
CelebrantWill you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
CelebrantWill you strive for justice and peace among all people,
and respect the dignity of every human being?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
Prayers for the Candidate
The Celebrant then says to the people.
Let us now pray for this person who is to receive the Sacrament
of new birth.
A Person appointed leads the following petitions
LeaderDeliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
PeopleLord, hear our prayer.
LeaderOpen her heart to your grace and truth.
PeopleLord, hear our prayer.
LeaderFill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
PeopleLord, hear our prayer.
LeaderKeep her in the faith and communion of your holy
Church.
PeopleLord, hear our prayer.
LeaderTeach her to love others in the power of the Spirit.
PeopleLord, hear our prayer.
LeaderSend her into the world in witness to your love.
PeopleLord, hear our prayer.
LeaderBring her to the fullness of your peace and glory.
PeopleLord, hear our prayer.
The Celebrant says
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus
Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look
for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and
forever. Amen.
Thanksgiving Over the Water
CelebrantThe Lord be with you.
PeopleAnd also with you.
CelebrantLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.
PeopleIt is right to give him thanks and praise.
The Celebrant continues
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the
Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led
the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land
of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and
was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead
us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin
into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of
Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we
share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy
Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into
his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in
the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water.
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy
Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again
may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now
and for ever. Amen.
The Baptism
The candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an
assisting priest or deacon, who then immerses, or pours water upon
the candidate, saying
I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Then the Celebrant places a hand on the person’s head, marking
on the forehead the sign of the cross, using Chrism, and saying to
each one
You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as
Christ’s own forever. Amen.
When this action has been completed for all the candidates, the
Bishop or Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation,
prays over them, saying
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit
you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin,
and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord,
in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart,
the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love
you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
The Celebrant then says
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
Celebrant and People
We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of
Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in
his eternal priesthood.
The Peace
CelebrantThe peace of the Lord be always with you.
PeopleAnd also with you.
The congregation is invited to greet one another in the name of
the Lord as they return to their seats.
Welcome and Announcements
Holy Communion
The Rector says the offertory sentence.
The Offertory
Offertory Anthem Loving Shepherd of Thy SheepPhilip Ledger
Chancel Choir
Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings
of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the Assisting
Priest or Celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are
presented and placed on the Altar singing the following hymn.
Hymn at the Presentation Lasst uns erfreuen
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise Him, all creatures here below:
praise Him above ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost:
The Great Thanksgiving BCP Eucharistic Prayer A
The people remain standing.
CelebrantThe Lord be with you.
PeopleAnd also with you.
CelebrantLift up your hearts.
PeopleWe lift them to the Lord.
CelebrantLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.
PeopleIt is right to give God thanks and praise.
The people remain standing, as they are able, and the Celebrant
begins.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere
to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and
earth.
Here a Proper Preface is said, as appointed.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever say this
hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Celebrant and People
Hymnal S-114 Holy, holy, holy Lord
The people stand or kneel as they are able. The Celebrant
continues.
Holy and gracious Father: 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 Father of all. He
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 Lord 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 he 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:
Celebrant and People together say
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this
sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his 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
him. 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 your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and
glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to
say,
The Celebrant and the people pray together.
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
The Celebrant breaks the bread. A period of silence is kept.
Fraction AnthemThe disciples knew the Lord JesusMark Sedio
The Celebrant says the Invitation to Communion.
Communion Anthem Reflection on “Come With Us, O Blessed
Jesus”Michael Ryan
Handbell Choir
Communion Hymn #664My Shepherd will supply my
needResignation
After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
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 Celebrant blesses the people, and the people respond:
Amen.
The people stand and sing the Recessional Hymn.
Recessional Hymn #708 Savior, like a shepherd lead us Sicilian
Mariners
The Dismissal
The Celebrant or Assisting Priest dismisses the people and the
people respond:
Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Our worship is over. Our service begins.
Leaders in Today’s Worship
Celebrant
The Rev. Jeffrey D. S. Thornberg, Rector
Preacher
Mr. Edward W. Lowe, Curate
Acolytes
Laura Reeves (Crucifer), Cindy Cerra, Ruby Cerra, Carly Reeves,
(Gospeller)
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Joe Running, Assisting Priest
Verger (s) on Duty
Tara Bartal
Eucharistic Ministers
Nathan Bartlett, Catherine Moorman, Dudley Buck
Healers
Rob and Carla Richardson, Katherine Whaley
Lay Readers
Nathan Bartlett, Catherine Moorman, Laura Jones
Vestry Person of the Day
Amy Beene, Suzanne Pinson
Ushers
Jake Jacobs, Jimmy Driscoll
Altar Guild
Brenda Thomas
Greeters
Carla and Rob Richardson
Altar Flowers
Cindi Slappey
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God.
Prayer List
Amellie Micaella, Angie Allison*, Frank Allison, III, anonymous,
Martha Booth, Brian and Taryn, Brittany, Richard Bull, Canham
Family, Cathie, Chelsea, Chick Chisolm, Marvin Connelly, Jr., Jean
Diehl, Tyler Jordan Duel, Tom Ficklin, Ed Fields, James Fields,
Vicci Fix, Ming Gardner*, Mahen and Veena Goburdhun, Grafral and
Howell families, Mitchell Graham, Sandra Hawke, Sharmon Herring,
Lisa McDonald Hitt, Larry Jensen, Jessup Family, Rhonda Jones,
Louisa Karp, Kathie, Matthew Kirec, John Lancaster, Sr., June
Lancaster, Doris Leggett, Chuck Long, Cathy Lovato, Janice
McFadyen, Laughlin McFadyen, Beth McNeil, Peter and Mary Cathryn
Murray, Brenda Nunnally, Carol Orr, Marie Parker*, Lee Pearce, Beto
Ramirez, Charlotte Robson, Roxanne, Russell Family, Donald Seidel,
Terry Sheehan, Shelia, Sova Family, Cheryl Spears, Brett Sutton,
Natalie Symons, Teachey Family, Jim Thomas, Tom, William Verdun,
Sarah Volkman, Wilber, Ed and Gloria Williams, caregivers of our
homebound parishioners and everyone affected by recent
shootings.
*Denotes Visitation Welcomed.
Military Prayer List
John, Cedric, Scott, Daniel, Sam, Amanda, Robert, Brian, Oliver,
Thomas, Nicholas, Alex, Mitch, Abigail, Patrick, Geoff, Mark, Eric,
Andrew, Nick, Shayla, John, Tony, Shane, Matt, Alex, Devin,
Geoffrey, Ryan, Jon, Jake and all their families.
Contact the church office at 910-484-2134 or
[email protected] with prayer requests or fill out a prayer
request form found in the narthex.
Staff and Clergy
The Rev. Jeffrey D. S. Thornberg, Rector
Edward Lowe, Curate
The Rev. Anne C. S. Thornberg, Assisting Priest for Children’s
Education and Pastoral Care
The Rev. Joe Running, Assisting Priest
Dr. Jae Won Kim, Music Minister and Organist
Tara Bartal, Jackson Rednour-Hallman, Vergers
Janice Luce, Parish Administrator
Jewely Schroeder, Financial Administrator
Ruth Folger Gillis, Preschool Director
Melissa Fenlon, Nursery Coordinator
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
1601 Raeford Road Fayetteville North Carolina 28305
Website: www.holytrinityfay.org
Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Office email: [email protected]
Office phone: 910-484-2134Pre-School: 910-484-0250
Vestry
Senior Warden: Amy Beene
Junior Warden: Jimmy Driscoll
Treasurer: Neil Bergman
Clerk: Kasmin Davis
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