Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18September 9, 2018, at Eleven o’clock in the Morning

We are glad you are here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter where you are on the journey of life — you are welcome in this church. We invite you to participate in our worship service, or simply observe, as you wish.

We hope you will find Saint Paul’s to be a place of refreshment and renewal, where you experience the presence of the risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred sixty years. The monuments in our church and the graves in our churchyard reflect the conflicts and complexities of our nation’s and our city’s history. While our building is old and beautiful, our mission is contemporary and forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with the questions and struggles of modern life and faith and of following the way of Jesus.

We are a community called to serve those in need in our city, in our nation, and around the world. Here you will find ministries with and for children, youth, parents, seniors, singles, and families in all configurations and stages of life.

We invite you to share your contact information on a visitor’s card, located in each pew. Hand it to one of our clergy, an usher, or place it in the offering plate.

To all our Visitors & Guests

About Worship

If the liturgy (worship) of the Episcopal Church is unfamiliar, then we hope you will find this information helpful.

You are welcome in the Episcopal Church, and so the first and best resource we offer are your neighbors in the pews. Just say, “I’m visiting,” and they will gladly help. The worship of the Episcopal Church is rooted in the practices of ancient Christianity. The structure of our services, the architecture of our building, the music, our physical postures and participatory responses ALL hold rich meaning about our beliefs and are intentional expressions of our relationship with God.

• In this bulletin you will find:

Responses spoken by the people are printed in bold italics. Directions for the people are printed in italics.

• We encourage families with children to sit at the front of the Nave so that children can easily see and hear the liturgy.

• Children’s bulletins for readers and pre-readers are available from the ushers.

• Episcopalians customarily pray either standing or kneeling, so please do what you find most comfortable.

• Notify an usher if you require an assisted listening device or any other assistance.

• Restrooms are located in the parish hall. An usher will direct you.

About Receiving Holy Communion

ALL who come in faith are invited to receive Holy Communion at Saint Paul’s.

• During communion, the people form two short lines in the center aisle at the steps. After receiv-ing the bread and wine or a blessing at the altar rail, please exit through the door to the left of the altar and return to your pew via the side aisles.

• For those who may prefer not to receive communion at the main altar, a communion station is provided on the main floor to the right of the center aisle. If you are unable to receive at either station, the clergy will bring the bread and wine to your pew. Please notify an usher before the service begins.

• To receive a blessing at the altar rail without receiving Communion, cross your arms over your chest, palms on your collar, until the person on your left has received both the bread and the wine.

• If your children are in the nursery, you are invited to bring them to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.

Celebration of The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

The Word of God

Organ Voluntary Dennis Zimmer, Lynn Trapp, and John BehnkeThree Preludes on “Christe sanctorum”

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The Opening Acclamation

Officiant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

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Say to those who are of a fearful heart, ‘Be strong, do not fear!Here is your God. He will come with vengeance,with terrible recompense.He will come and save you. ’

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped;then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert;the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water;

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

Psalm 146 Anglican Chant by Thomas Norris Sung by the choirs

1 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul! * I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

2 Put not your trust in rulers, nor in any child of earth, * for there is no help in them.

3 When they breathe their last, they return to earth, * and in that day their thoughts perish.

4 Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! * whose hope is in the Lord their God;

5 Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; * who keeps his promise for ever;

6 Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, * and food to those who hunger.

7 The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; * the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;

8 The Lord loves the righteous; the Lord cares for the stranger; * he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked.

9 The Lord shall reign for ever, * your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah!

The Second Lesson James 2:1-10, 14-17

My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “Have a seat here, please,” while to the one who is poor you say, “Stand there,” or, “Sit at my feet,” have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court? Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you?

You do well if you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

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Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin. She begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Then he said to her, “For saying that, you may go—the demon has left your daughter.” So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.

Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue. Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure, saying, “He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”

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

The Sermon The Reverend George D. Muir

The Nicene Creed All Stand

All 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 - Form VI Kneeling, the Leader and People pray responsively:

Officiant In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Leader For all people in their daily life and work;People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; for Donald our President; for Nathan and Henry, our governors; for the leadership of the CSRA; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; for our congregations in Savannah, especially St. Thomas Isle of Hope and St. Matthew’s., and in our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, our congregations in Sanchez especially Christ the King and St. Simon the Apostol;

For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Scott our Bishop; for our clergy, George, John, and Bill, for our seminarian, Ranie; and for all bishops and other ministers; for Keith and Canterbury Choir;

For all who serve God in his Church.

For all who are serving our country at home and abroad; especially, Joe Way, Dylan Luther, Joe Marsh, Trey Scott, and Graham Smith;

That they may be strengthened by the indwelling of your Holy Spirit.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation; Silence. The People may add their own petitions.

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence. The People may add their own thanksgivings.

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence. The People may add their own petitions.

Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

Officiant We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

The Confession and Absolution

All 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.

Officiant 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 All StandOfficiant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Parish Greetings & Announcements The Reverend George D. Muir

The Holy Communion

The Offertory Sentence Celebrant

The Offertory Anthem Edward Cuthbert Bairstow“Let all mortal flesh keep silence”

The Saint Paul’s Choir

Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and stand with fear and trembling, and lift itself above all earthly thought. For the King of kings and Lord of lords, Christ oiur God, cometh forth to be our oblation, and to be given for Food to the faithful. Before Him come the choirs of angels, with every principality and power; the Cherubim with many eyes, and winged Seraphim, who veil their faces as they shout exultingly the hymn, Alleluia! - Words from the Liturgy of St. James

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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 him thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. … [the Celebrant says a Proper Preface] …. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus and Benedictus qui venit S-125, by Richard Proulx

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Celebrant 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:

All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Celebrant 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 Lord’s Prayer

All 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 and Invitation

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

Celebrant This is the table, not of the Church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love him and for those who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.

Fraction Anthem The Refrains are sung by all S-169, by Ray W. Urwin

All who come in faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion.

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I will arise and go to Jesus, he will embrace me in his arms. In the arms of my dear Savior, Oh! there are ten thousand charms. Teach me some melodious sonnet sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love. Come, thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace. Streams of mercy never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.

The Post-Communion Prayer Said by all, kneeling

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.

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We hold these people in our prayers: Bob Hill, Linda Weatherred, Randy Smith, Bob Rordam, Rex Teeslink, Leila Hopkins, Curtis Johnson, Wayne Daley, Paige, Norm Haglund, Kathleen Hamilton, Chuck Mason, Robin; Rucker Collier, Roger Giles, Darrell Kennedy, Virginia Rhodes, Lynn McMahon, Mona Clayton, Joni Vanover, Hester Bliven, Lois Hand, Alice Sanders, Dot Aiken, Jimmy Long, Keith Saunders, Wynelle Belcher, Rhett Ransom, Leo Bugenske, and Mary Lou Burch.

Flowers on the Altar this SundayThe flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Clay Coleman, III, by Ivey and Beth.

They were arranged by the Flower Guild.

Parish Announcements5:30 pm — Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with Prayers for Healing. Eryn Eubanks is our guest musician.

Formation Groups began the fall term today. More information is available in Friday’s Weekly Postings.

The choirs have resumed rehearsals. New singers welcome, all ages! Adults, enjoy a Wednesday “date night” with child care provided. Teens and children participate in the St. Nicholas and Canterbury Choirs. For more information contact Keith Shafer, Director of Music, kshafer@saintpauls.org or 706.724.2485 ext 215.

Mark your calendars for Pub Theology, Monday, September 10, 7 pm, at the Pizza Joint in downtown Augusta! Join a varied group of young(ish) adults to explore some of the “big” questions around our meaning, purpose, and God. We welcome all faiths, but especially focus on the Christian perspective informed by the Episcopal tradition. For more information please email John Jenkins at jjenkins@saintpauls.org.

Come serve at Manna Pantry next Friday, September 14, 5 pm and/or Saturday, September 15, 9:30 am. Manna Pantry is an outreach ministry at Saint Paul’s that provides food to 150 families and individuals six times per year. Friday, volunteers help unload the truck, assemble boxes, open and sort items, and box food. On Saturday, volunteers will greet and check in guests, fill their boxes, and assist persons by carrying their loaded boxes to their cars. Contact Anita Tanner for more information at anitaandwendell@aol.com.

You are invited to join in for fun and fellowship on Sunday, September 16 following the 11 am service for a Southern Low-Country Boil in the River Room. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will be chicken available for those that are unable to eat shrimp. Questions? Contact Todd Shafer at williamtshafer@gmail.com.

Join us for our quarterly Veterans’ Ice Cream Social, Sunday, September 16, 2:15 pm, at the GA War Veterans’ Nursing Home located at 1101 15th Street. We’ll dish and serve ice cream and cookies; then spend much-appreciated time visiting. Contact Louis Walker at cadillac_walker@hotmail.com for more information.

Need CPR? (Confidential Prayer Request) We all do sometimes, and Daughters of the King are committed to daily prayer for you. Complete a CPR card on Sunday (found in church pews), find us on the website (saintpauls.org) or call the church office with your requests.

Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, September 19, 6-7 pm. On the menu: BBQ chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, rolls, & dessert. $5 per person; $15 max per family. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please RSVP to Todd Shafer at williamtshafer@gmail.com so that we can be the best hosts.

Ironman Weekend is less than 3 weeks away! This fun-filled weekend gives us the opportunity to love our neighbors and serve as the hands of Christ by demonstrating hospitality, support, and encouragement. There are volunteer opportunities available throughout the weekend and we need all hands on deck! If you would like more information, please call Kim Butler at (706) 833-8541 or email at kimberlyybutler@gmail.com.

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Serving Today

The Reverend John W. A. Jenkins CelebrantThe Reverend George D. Muir Officiant and PreacherThe Reverend Dr. William K. Dolen Assisting PriestLindsey Vanhook VergerCourtney Shafer, Todd Shafer, Erick Montgomery LectorsCobbs Nixon, Carol Cook, Carolyn Dolen Eucharistic MinistersJohn Cook, Austin Porubsky, Campbell Harison, William Scherer, AcolytesCourtney Shafer, Claiborne Porubsky, John Joseph Scherer Allen Harison, Benjie Mason, Shirley Smith, Louis Walker UshersSoleta Baird, Julia Hickman, Clint Carroll, Emily Lamb Altar GuildChris Blanco Audio/Visual TeamPam Uros Vestry Person of the Day

Saint Paul's Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.The Church is open for prayer daily 9 am – 3 pm, Monday - Thursday, & 9 am – 12 pm, Friday.

The Church Office and Parish House are closed Saturdays as well as Sunday afternoons.www.saintpauls.org Tel: 706-724-2485 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta Join Our E-mail ListVisit our website

Vestry & Officers

Billy Badger, Sr. Warden Leslie Lambert, Jr. Warden Ann Ewell, Treasurer Brett Montroy, Chancellor Vestry Term Expires 2019 Vestry Term Expires 2020 Vestry Term Expires 2021 Catherine Boardman Nancy Cercy Carol Cook Charlie Enicks Allen Harison Christine Flanagan John Robertson Pamela Uros Donald Horton

Committee ChairsAltar Guild – Catherine Stuckey Acolytes – Todd Shafer Birthday Sundays – Peggy Baker & Nancy Trefz Buildings and Grounds – Dick Manning Children, Youth, and Families – Todd Shafer Creation Care – Bryan Haltermann Endowment & Finance – Monty Osteen Evangelism – Barbara Coleman Facebook – Stacy Nuessle & Lillian Huber Flower Guild – Pamela Dorminey-Uros & Clint CarrollHistory – Susan Yarborough Hospitality – Anita TannerInterior Oversight – Minta Nixon Linen Guild – Minta NixonLectors & Eucharistic Ministers – Carolyn Dolen Nursery Guild – Laura RobertsonOutreach – Anita Tanner & Marilyn Grau Parish Life – Christine Flanagan Ushers – Rex Teeslink

Clergy and StaffThe Reverend George Muir, Clergy ext. 211 gmuir@saintpauls.orgThe Reverend John Jenkins, Clergy ext. 205 jjenkins@saintpauls.orgKeith Shafer, Music ext. 215 kshafer@saintpauls.orgMary Jackson, Facilities ext. 203 steward@saintpauls.orgMeredith Beach, Accounting ext. 204 mbeach@saintpauls.orgElisabeth Price, Parish Office ext. 225 mailbox@saintpauls.orgVictoria Hammond and Nikki Wickware, St. Nicholas Choir songbird95@hotmail.comSarah Pritchard, Music Associate EmeritaHillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, Dawson Carver, Sextons