Jesus said, “Suffer the

little children, and forbid

them not to come unto

me, for such is the

Kingdom of Heaven”. Matthew 19:14 KJV

ST. JAMES

PARISH CHURCH Holetown, St. James, Barbados

TO BE A BEACON RADIATING GOD’S LOVE AMONG ALL PEOPLE

RECTOR: THE REVEREND BEVERLEY SEALY-KNIGHT

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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFER PENETECOST

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2020 (PROPER 24A)

VIA ZOOM: 11:00 A.M.

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OPENING SENTENCE

Let me hear of your loving kindness in the morning for I put my trust in you: Show me the road that I must walk for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8

Hymn 845 (CPWI Hymnal)

(Give thanks)

1. Give thanks with a grateful heart give thanks unto the Holy One give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, his Son.

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Refrain: And now let the weak say, "I am strong" let the poor say, "I am rich" because of what the Lord has done for us; give thanks

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Officiant / Aasiyah Brathwaite

V: Christ is with us! R: He is with us indeed! In joy and contrition we come before God.

THE PREPARATION: The Officiant

Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of Almighty God our heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.

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The Officiant: Let us confess our sins.

The Confession: Aasiyah Brathwaite

Gracious God, Creator and Father, we come before you a rebellious people. We have denied your intentions for us; we have preferred our own way to Christ's way; we have disobeyed your commandments; and we have worshipped ourselves and the things we have made. Forgive us, restore in us the knowledge of who we are, and make us alive to serve you in faith, obedience, and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Officiant

Hear the promises of God: 'Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.' 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins.' I announce, therefore, in the name of Jesus Christ, that we are forgiven. Amen

Officiant / Aasiyah Brathwaite

V. Praise the Lord. R. The Lord be praised

V. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.

Amen. Alleluia.

Canticle Of Praise Or Invitatory

JUBILATE KAITLYN ALLEYNE

Psalm 100

O shout to the Lord in triumph all the earth:

serve the Lord with gladness,

and come before His face with songs of joy.

Know that the Lord He is God:*

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it is He who has made us and we are His,

we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

Come into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise: *

give thanks to Him and bless His holy Name.

For the Lord is good, His loving mercy is forever:*

His faithfulness throughout all generations.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son:*

and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning is now:*

and shall be forever. Amen.

PSALM 99 Xavier Giles / Dominic Brewster

1 The Lord is King; let the people tremble; * he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.

2 The Lord is great in Zion; * he is high above all peoples.

3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; * he is the Holy One.

4 "O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob."

5 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One.

6 Moses and Aaron among his priests,

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and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.

7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.

8 O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.

9 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the Lord our God is the Holy One.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son:* and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now:* and shall be forever. Amen.

THE FIRST READING: 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-10

Jasmine Greene

Paul opens his letter to the church at Thessalonica with a Christian message and wish.

A Reading from the Word of God, written in the Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians, Chapter 1, beginning at the first verse.

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Grace to you and peace.

We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, because our message of the

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gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it. For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead-- Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming.

The Word of the Lord

The people: Thanks be to God.

Canticle: A Song to the Lamb

Jordan Griffith

Revelation 4:11, 5:9-10, 13

Splendour and honour and kingly power* are yours by right, O Lord our God,

For you created everything that is,* and by your will they were created and have their being;

And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain,* for with your blood you have redeemed for God,

From every family, language, people, and nation,* a kingdom of priests to serve our God.

And so, to him who sits upon the throne,* and to Christ the Lamb.

Be worship and praise, dominion and splendour,* for ever and for evermore.

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The Second Reading: Matthew 22:15-22

Josiah Graham

Representatives of the religious authorities have asked Jesus by what authority he has performed the many deeds in his ministry. Matthew has just told us the Parable of the Wedding Feast. The Pharisees have seen it as an attack on them.

A Reading from the Word of God, written in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 22 beginning at the fifteenth verse.

The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

The Word of the Lord

The people: Thanks be to God.

Hymn 539 (CPWI Hymnal)

(Take my life, and let it be)

1. Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.

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2. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love; take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee.

3. Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King; take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee.

4. Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold; take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose.

5. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine; take my heart: it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.

6. Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure-store; take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee.

Reflection Savannah Corrigan

The Apostles’ Creed: Dominic Brewster

I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth

I 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,

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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.

I 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. Amen.

The Prayers The Officiant / Aasiyah Brathwaite

V. The Lord be with you. R. And also with you.

V: Let us pray.

The Lord’s Prayer Ahmali Corbin

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 forever. Amen.

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Suffrages: Officiant / Jayden Griffith

V. Show us your mercy, O Lord; R. And grant us your salvation.

V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;

R. Let your people sing with joy.

V. Give peace, O Lord in all the world; R. For only in you can we live in safety.

V. Lord, keep this nation under your care; R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.

V. Let your way be known upon earth; R. Your saving health among all nations.

V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

V. Create in us clean hearts, O God; R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

V: Let us pray:

The Collect: The Officiant

The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 24A)

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayers: Xavier Giles

Into your hands, Lord, we commend ourselves this day. Let your presence be with us to its close. Strengthen us to remember that in whatever good work we do we are serving you. Give us a diligent and watchful spirit, that we may seek in everything to

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know your will, and knowing it, may gladly perform it, to the honour and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Sundays Xavier Giles

O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Courage KIM STOUTE

Fortify us, O God, with the courage which comes only from you; that in the midst of all our perils and perplexities we may find that peace which only you can give; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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Our Prayer List

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For Young People

MARIA BENN

Father, we pray for young people growing up in a difficult and dangerous world.

We pray for those who are unemployed, who have not worked since they left school and have never earned their own money.

We pray for those who are taking their first steps in their skill, trade or profession.

We pray for those who feel they have no support from the adults around them and who grow resentful at what they see to be their indifference.

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We pray for those who are caught up in violence either giving it or receiving it. We pray for those who are morally confused and uncertain of what is right or wrong.

We pray for young Christians as they strive to live out their faith in an unsympathetic world.

Father, you are head of all the family. Hear our prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen

For The Church

JAYDEN GRIFFITH

O God, whose glory fills the skies, I laud and praise your Holy Name for all your blessings brought to me and to all people in your holy Church, especially within our own part of it; I thank you for the gifts of faith, knowledge, and of a whole mind; for the grace of membership and the joy of fellowship; may the operation of your Sacraments so knit us all to you in grace that we may be able without fear or hesitation to behold your wonders in nature. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn 416 (CPWI Hymnal)

(I, the Lord of sea and sky)

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Refrain Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

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2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain. I have wept for love of them. they turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?

Refrain

3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. my hand will save. Finest bread I will provide till their hearts are satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?

Refrain

THE DISMISSAL: The Officiant

Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour all persons; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. All: Amen

The Officiant / AASIYAH BRATHWAITE

V: The Lord be with you

R: And also with you

V: Let us depart in peace R: In the name of Christ. Amen

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Hymn 400 (CPWI Hymnal)

(We have a gospel to proclaim)

1. We have a gospel to proclaim, Good news for men in all the earth; The gospel of a Saviour's name: We sing His glory, tell His worth.

2. Tell of His birth at Bethlehem, Not in a royal house or hall But in a stable dark and dim: The Word made flesh, a light for all.

3. Tell of His death at Calvary, Hated by those He came to save, In lonely suffering on the cross: For all He loved, His life He gave.

4. Tell of that glorious Easter morn: Empty the tomb, for He was free. He broke the power of death and hell That we might share His victory.

5. Tell of His reign at God's right hand, By all creation glorified; He sends His Spirit on His Church To live for Him, the Lamb who died.

6. Now we rejoice to name Him King: Jesus is Lord of all the earth. This gospel-message we proclaim; We sing His glory, tell His worth.

The Rector

Will address the Congregation

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The St. James’ Church Family would like to extend a blessed welcome to all taking part in this act of worship today.

We pray that this service will be an inspiration to all.

Best wishes are extended to all those members celebrating a birthday or an anniversary this week. We wish them the very best and pray that they will be blessed with many more.

The following members are celebrating their birthdays this week. Special

greetings are extended to them.

Beckles, Martin (Mr.) October 20

Burnett, Myesha October 19

Field, Eric (Mr.) October 18

Field, Sean (Mr.) October 18

Holder, Abraham (Mr.) October 18

Milligan, Kai October 22

Please be informed that the Sacrament of Holy Confirmation will be administered at St. James Parish Church on November 1.

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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFER PENETECOST

1. Officiant Rev. Beverley Sealy-Knight

2. Opening The Officiant

3. V & R The Officiant / Aasiyah Brathwaite

4. The Preparation The Officiant

5. The Confession Aasiyah Brathwaite

6. Canticle - Jubilate Kaitlyn Alleyne

7. Psalm Xavier Giles / Dominic Brewster

8. The 1st Reading: Jasmine Greene

9. A Song To The Lamb Jordan Griffith

10. The 2nd Reading: Josiah Graham

11. Reflection Savannah Corrigan

12. The Apostle’s Creed Dominic Brewster

13. The Lord’s Prayer Ahmali Corbin

14. The Suffrages The Officiant / Jayden Griffth

15. The Collect The Officiant

16. The Prayers Xavier Giles

17. For Sundays Xavier Giles

18. For Courage Kim Stoute

19. The Prayer List Kim Stoute

20. For Young People Maria Benn

21. For The Church Jayden Griffith

22. The Dismissal The Officiant / Aasiyah Brathwaite

Technical Operators

Roger Hunte / Colin Bowen / David Trotman

Alternate Reader: Sonia Alleyne

Checker / Co-Host: Felicia Corbin

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