MORNING PRAYER THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

MARCH 22, 2020 ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

10:00 AM PROCESSION WITH BELLS Please stand, as you are able. THE CONFESSION OF SIN The Celebrant reads a sentence of scripture.

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.

Silence. 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 Officiant pronounces the absolution.

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THE PRECES & INVITATORY

THE VENITE All Sing

1. Come, let us sing to the / Lord;* let us shout for joy to the Rock of / our salvation. 2. Let us come before his presence with thanks / giving and raise a loud / shout to him with psalms. 3. For the Lord is a / great God,* and a great / King above all gods. 4. In his hand are the caverns of the / earth,* and the heights of the hills / are his also. 5. The sea is his, for he / made it,* and his hands have mol / ded the dry land. 6. Come, let us bow down, and bend the / knee,* and kneel before the / Lord our Maker. 7. For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and sheep of his / hand.* Oh, that today you would / hearken to his voice!

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PSALM 23 HOWARD HUGHES All Sing this Refrain

1. My shepherd is Lord, I have all I need, giving me rest in green and pleasant fields, reviving my soul by finding fresh water, guiding my way with a shepherd's care. (Refrain) 2. Though I should walk in death's dark valley I fear no evil with you by my side, your shepherd's staff to comfort me, your shepherd's staff to comfort. me. (Refrain) 3. You spread my table in sight of my foes, anoint my head, my cup runs over; you tend me with love always loyal. I dwell with the Lord as long as I live. (Refrain)

THE LESSON: EPHESIANS 5: 8-14

Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,

“Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead,

and Christ will shine on you.”

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.

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CANTICLE THE THIRD SONG OF ISAIAH WILLIAM KNAPP All Sing

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THE GOSPEL: JOHN 9: 1-12, 35-38 Please stand for the reading of the Gospel, as you are able. A reading from the Gospel according to John. (No congregational response is made.)

As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” Then Jesus found him he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him.

THE SERMON THE REV. ANNE EMRY A time for quiet reflection follows the sermon. THE APOSTLES’ CREED Please stand, as you are able.

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, 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.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Please kneel, as you are able.

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 SUFFRAGES

Show us your mercy, O Lord: And grant us your salvation.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness; Let your people sing with joy.

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

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

Let your way be known upon earth; Your saving help among all nations.

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

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

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY: THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A COLLECT FOR SUNDAY Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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A COLLECT FOR MISSION Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you, for the honor of your Name. Amen.

ANTHEM AMAZING GRACE ARR. MADISON HALL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRAYERS THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts, we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

DISMISSAL

Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Officiant gives a blessing.

POSTLUDE THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION LILLIAN BOUKNIGHT

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PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE Officiant and Preacher The Rev. Anne Emry Celebrant The Rev. Andy McQuery Canterbury Ensemble Christopher Buckley, Hanna Ertsgaard, Nicholas Ertgaard Madison Hall, Bob Morris, Ramona Morris Trinity Quartet Leah Brakebill, Megan Miller, Barry Nelson, David Nelson Organist Dr. Paul Klemme, Director of Music Ministries ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRAB AND GO! Right now, we have a "Grab and Go" in the office entry for supplies you might need. Available 9-4, Monday through Thursday. If you are unable to come and pick them up, we will deliver.

• Toilet paper (one roll at a time, please) • Individual hand sanitizer (we have 24 that were donated by one of our families) • Frozen meals (vegetarian and meat-based) Shauna has prepared about 40 meals that are

ready now, and will be cooking more to freeze. o 13 vegetarian pasta bakes o 8 roasted garlic chicken w/ broccoli & rice o 14 Indian butter chicken w/ green beans & rice o 4 smaller butter chicken w/ rice o 4 butter chicken sauces (to make your own at home, this is vegetarian without adding

the chicken) o 4 marinara sauce (vegetarian)

• Prayer shawls made by our Knit, Pray, Crochet ministry. • The donation cart for the food bank is in the entry for any donations you can make.

Especially welcome would be spaghetti noodles and sauce.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We are establishing a "Phone Tree" to connect us. You will get a call from one of our Vestry members soon to check on your well-being and to pray with you. If you would like to make some calls to others, please email the church and let us know: stpauls@stpaulsoregon.org. THE BUILDING The building is closed to all meetings, consistent with Governor Brown's guidelines. We have essential staff on campus, and are maintaining safety protocols of distance and hygiene. Employees who can are working from home. ZOOM ONLINE CONFERENCING This will be a great way for us to see each other and connect through the computer. We are in process of getting information to our committees and ministry groups about how to schedule meetings and share links to access them.

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THE WORD The Word is on hiatus. We'll be putting all of our effort into regular email communication and social media. EVENSONG CONCERT, APRIL 5 - POSTPONED The May Dudley Memorial Organ Concert scheduled for April 5th at St. Paul's has been postponed. Organist, Zachary Duell is looking forward to playing his recital at a future date yet to be determined.

PONCHOS AND TARPS DRIVE For our homeless neighbors trying to find shelter during this rainy season. Only gently used or new items, please. Many may already have these sitting in their garages or sheds, just waiting to be used. Please call Brenda Hux @ 503-559-7287 for pick up, or bring to the Salem Leadership Foundation if before March 19th (Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Ste 409, Salem, OR 97301, Phone: 503-315-8924) VESTRY MEMBERS Toni Phipps, Senior Warden Bill Rivoire, Junior Warden Chris Maguire, Melinda Mokalla, Judy Rankin, Mike Knutson Linda Staples, Cott Thompson Mary Kim Wood, Paul Goodwin Sue Dauer, Ann Marie Bandfield Kathy Gordon, Treasurer Barb Leque, Clerk

STAFF The Rev. Anne Emry, Rector The Rev. Andy McQuery, Associate Rector Dr. Paul Klemme, Director of Music Ministries Nicholas Ertsgaard, Music Associate Kati Arp, Parish Administrator Amy Goerger, Coordinator of Children's Ministries and Youth Leader Kelly Irish, Communications Specialist Jessica Carpenter, Administrative Assistant Melissa Hand, Nursery Supervisor Dan Hoagland, Sexton Leslie Dinsdale, Co-Director of Children’s Choirs Glenda Blanchard, Co-Director of Children’s Choirs

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