Grace Church in the Mountains May 23, 2021 | 10:30 am

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Pentecost Sunday

WELCOME! / ¡BIENVENIDOS! MISSION FOCUS 2021

Celebrating that Christ is all and in all

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Seeking Inviting

Belonging Serving

Reverencing God’s Creation

We are honored by your presence as we gather as God’s people to worship in the “beauty of holiness” through our ancient liturgy, contemporary prayers, and vibrant community. Audio and visual aids are available. Ask an usher for assistance.

PRELUDE: Adagio (Sonata K. 332, 2nd movement) W.A. Mozart

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*OPENING HYMN #511 Holy Spirit, every living

THE WORD OF GOD OPENING ACCLAMATION The people standing, the Presider says Presider: Send forth your Spirit, Lord People: Renew the face of the earth, Presider: Creator Spirit, come, People: Inflame our waiting hearts Presider: Your Spirit fills the world, People: And knows our every word

+OPENING SONG OF PRAISE #S280 Glory to God Powell

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Presider: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Presider: Let us pray. All: O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of

your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Be seated)

FIRST READING: Ezekiel 37:1-14

A Reading from the prophet Ezekiel

The LORD’s power overcame me, and while I was in the LORD’s spirit, he led me out and set me down in the middle of a certain valley. It was full of bones. 2 He led me through them all around, and I saw that there were a great many of them on the valley floor, and they were very dry. 3 He asked me, “Human one, can these bones live again?”

I said, “LORD God, only you know.” 4 He said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, Dry bones, hear the LORD’s word! 5 The LORD God proclaims to these bones: I am about to put breath in you, and you will live again. 6 I will put sinews on you, place flesh on you, and cover you with skin. When I put breath in you, and you come to life, you will know that I am the LORD.” 7 I prophesied just as I was commanded. There was a great noise as I was prophesying, then a great quaking, and the bones came together, bone by bone. 8 When I looked, suddenly there were sinews on them. The flesh appeared, and then they were covered over with skin. But there was still no breath in them. 9 He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, human one! Say to the breath, The LORD God proclaims: Come from the four winds, breath! Breathe into these dead bodies and let them live.” 10 I prophesied just as he commanded me. When the breath entered them, they came to life and stood on their feet, an extraordinarily large company. 11 He said to me, “Human one, these bones are the entire house of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope has perished. We are completely finished.’ 12 So now, prophesy and say to them, The LORD God proclaims: I’m opening your graves! I will raise you up from your graves, my people, and I will bring you to Israel’s fertile land. 13 You will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and raise you up from your graves, my people. 14 I will put my breath[a] in you, and you will live. I will plant you on your fertile land, and you will know that I am the LORD. I’ve spoken, and I will do it. This is what the LORD says.”

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

+PSALM: 104:25-35, 37 (spoken responsively by half-verse)

25O LORD, how manifold are your works!*

in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

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26Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number,*

creatures both small and great. 27There move the ships,

and there is that Leviathan,* which you have made for the sport of it.

28All of them look to you* to give them their food in due season.

29You give it to them; they gather it;* you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30You hide your face, and they are terrified;* you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

31You send forth your Spirit, and they are created;* and so you renew the face of the earth.

32May the glory of the LORD endure for ever;* may the LORD rejoice in all his works.

33He looks at the earth and it trembles;* he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34I will sing to the LORD as long as I live;* I will praise my God while I have my being.

35May these words of mine please him;* I will rejoice in the LORD.

37Bless the LORD, O my soul.* Hallelujah!

SECOND READING: Acts 2:1-21

A Reading from the book of Acts

When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be individual flames of fire alighting on each one of them. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak. 5 There were pious Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd gathered. They were mystified because everyone heard them speaking in their native languages. 7 They were surprised and amazed, saying, “Look, aren’t all the people who are speaking Galileans, every one of them? 8 How then can each of us hear them speaking in our native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; as well as residents of Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the regions of Libya bordering Cyrene; and visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism), 11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the mighty works of God in our own languages!” 12 They were all surprised and bewildered. Some asked each other, “What does this mean?” 13 Others jeered at them, saying, “They’re full of new wine!” 14 Peter stood with the other eleven apostles. He raised his voice and declared, “Judeans and everyone living in Jerusalem! Know this! Listen carefully to my words! 15 These people aren’t drunk, as you suspect; after all, it’s only nine o’clock in the morning! 16 Rather, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

17 In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young will see visions. Your elders will dream dreams. 18

Even upon my servants, men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will cause wonders to occur in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and a cloud of smoke. 20 The sun will be changed into darkness, and the moon will be changed into blood, before the great and spectacular day of the Lord comes.

21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.[a]

Lector: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

(Please stand) *Halle, Halle (repeated several times)

GOSPEL: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Presider: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John People: Glory to you, Lord Christ 26 “When the Companion[a] comes, whom I will send from the Father—the Spirit of Truth who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 You will testify too, because you have been with me from the beginning. 4 But I have said these things to you so that when their time comes, you will remember that I told you about them.

“I didn’t say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go away to the one who sent me. None of you ask me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 Yet because I have said these things to you, you are filled with sorrow. 7 I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the Companion[a] won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will show the world it was wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment. 9 He will show the world it was wrong about sin because they don’t believe in me. 10 He will show the world it was wrong about righteousness because I’m going to the Father and you won’t see me anymore. 11 He will show the world it was wrong about judgment because this world’s ruler stands condemned.

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12 “I have much more to say to you, but you can’t handle it now. 13 However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you in all truth. He won’t speak on his own, but will say whatever he hears and will proclaim to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and proclaim it to you. 15 Everything that the Father has is mine. That’s why I said that the Spirit takes what is mine and will proclaim it to you.

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

*Halle Halle (see music above) (Be seated) THE SERMON (Please stand) 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: 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.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

The Spirit comes to assist our weakness, alleluia! He himself intercedes for us, alleluia! Give to us all the fruits of the Spirit: love for all, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness. Strengthen us, Holy Spirit! Send the Comforter to all who are passing through adversity, or are the victims of human wickedness, Especially…(add your intercessions aloud or silently) Strengthen us, Holy Spirit! Preserve from hatred and war every nation, every people, and create a new community among us by the power of your communion. Strengthen us, Holy Spirit! Holy Spirit, Lord and Source of Life, giver of many gifts: Strengthen us, Holy Spirit! Spirit of wisdom and of knowledge; Spirit of counsel and of might: Strengthen us, Holy Spirit! Spirit of understanding and of prayer; Spirit of obedience: Strengthen us, Holy Spirit! The Presider adds a concluding collect. Father, of your infinite goodness, set us aflame with that fire of the Spirit Christ brought upon the earth and longed to see ablaze, for he lives and reigns with you and the Spirit now and forever. Amen

ENROLLMENT OF CATECHUMENS Presider: What do you seek? Answer: Life in Christ Presider : Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the lonely Lord.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. The second is this: love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” Do you accept these commandments?

Answer: I do. Presider: Will you be regular in attending the public worship of God, and will you open your ears to hear the

Word of God? Answer: I will, with God’s help. Presider: Will you open your heart and mind to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ? Answer: I will, with God’s help The presider then addresses the sponsors Presider: Will you who sponsor these persons support them by prayer and example, and help them to grow

in the knowledge and love of God? Sponsors: I will The sponsors remain standing and place a hand upon the shoulder of the one they are sponsoring, while the Presider extends a hand toward them and says: May Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who has put the desire into your hearts to seek the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, grant you the power of the Holy Spirit to persevere in this intention and to grow in faith and understanding. People: Amen Each of those to be admitted is presented by name to the Presider, who, with the thumb, marks a cross on the forehead of each saying: Presider: N., receive the sign of the Cross on your forehead and in your heart, in the Name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

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THE PEACE

Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE HOLY COMMUNION

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

The Presider says Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

OFFERTORY MUSIC Gracious Spirit Kay Lee Scott

Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; Help me now thy grace to see, I would be like thee; And, with words that help and heal,

thy life would mine reveal; And with actions bold and meek,

For Christ, my Savior, speak.

Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would truthful be; Help me now thy truth to see, I would be like thee; And, with wisdom kind and clear, thy life in mine appear; And, with actions brotherly, Speak Christ’s sincerity.

Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I would holy be; Show thy mercy tenderly, Make me more like thee; Separate from sin, I would And cherish all things good, And whatever I can be Give him who gave me thee.

Mighty spirit dwell with me, I would mighty be; Help me now thy power to see, I would be like thee; Gainst all weapons hell can wield, be thou my strength and shield; Let they word my weapon be, Lord, Thine the victory

Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would be like thee!

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*PRESENTATION HYMN #705 As those of old their first fruits brought Forest Green (Please stand and sing your offerings are brought forward.)

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGPresider: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Presider: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord. Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.

Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.

We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said:

“Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:

Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory!

The Presider continues Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with [blessed _______, and] all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.

Blessed are you now and for ever. AMEN.

THE LORD’S PRAYER And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

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, forever and ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD & INVITATION Presider: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Presider: Holy Food for Holy People.

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COMMUNION Ushers will direct you forward to receive the body and blood. If you prefer a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please sing the hymn below as others receive communion.

*COMMUNION HYMN #516 Come down, O Love divine Down Ampney

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER & BLESSING Let us pray. Presider 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.

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*FINAL HYMN #114 Ev’ry Time LEVAS

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DISMISSAL Presider: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. All: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

POSTLUDE Alla Turca: Allegretto W.A. Mozart (Sonata K. 331, 3rd movement)

SERVING TODAY Lector/EM 8:00 Janine Geenen/Lori Yerse 10:30 Kenneth Ratcliffe/Annelle Woggon Counters Kara Melius/David Nedved Altar Guild Mary Lockey, Tiffany Plemmons

IN OUR PRAYERS Members of Grace:

Ursula Pries; Carol Ploch; Tony & Linda Sexton, Kim Campbell, Vickie Pope, Becky Prevost, and our Homebound Members: Elizabeth Weber, Evelyn Overman, Elizabeth Clark, Katherine Calhoun, & Charles Baker.

Friends of Grace:

Gary, cousin of Joyce Brooks; Ben Fleming, brother of Melanie Cyre; Terri McNally, friend of Maureen Hunt; Chuck Worrell, friend of Dan & Carol Linker; Jacob Woodburn, grandson of Mary Hartman; Genevee Conrad & Margaret Lefford, friends of Lorie Ray; Roney Sutton, friend of Melissa VanNoppen; Tristain Gracie, son of Valerie & Michael Gracie; Carmen Suter, Joelle & Jeff Clark, friends of Karlinne Wulf-Lamphear; Debby Coughlin, sister of Dale McDonald; Monica, friend of Annelle Woggon & Kenneth Ratcliffe; Kathy McNeil, former organist at Grace Church; Debbie Pitcock, friend of Mariah Nehus; Jason Nurse, son of Peter & Jane Nurse.

Thanksgivings Baptism of Caroline Murial Treaster, great-granddaughter of Lois Yeager; successful procedure for Ben Fleming, brother of Melanie Cyre

THIS WEEK* indicates all are invited Sunday, May 23 9:15 Parish Meeting* Monday, May 24 1:00 Dementia Support Group on Zoom (link on website) Tuesday, May 25 Noon Deadline for eNews & bulletin announcements Wednesday, May 26 Noon

5:30 6:30

Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer* Praying the Psalms via Zoom* Choir Practice in person

Thursday, May 27 10:00 11:00 7:30

Marthas Knitting Group on the deck* Praying the Psalms class in person* Mid-Life Grace for Women (Cont’d on back)

Friday, May 28 9:00 4:00

Morning Prayer via Facebook* Children & Family Storytime around the fire pit*

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Forum: Beginning next Sunday @ 9:15 am Father Orion Davis will lead a book study using The Singer by Calvin Miller. This allegory on the life of Jesus is written in a poetic style that is a pleasure to read. Digital and paperback copies of the books can be purchased through Amazon. This study will take place in person in Thatcher Hall around multiple tables over coffee. Join us Sunday morning through June as we share insights about what the life of Jesus means. Questions? Contact Orion

Starting Sunday June 6th: As we return to our familiar worship patterns, we want to invite you to mark special days in your year with flowers for the altar. The flower chart is available in Thatcher Hall for you to sign up for that special occasion. Help beautify our sanctuary with the gift of flowers. Need more information? Contact Melanie

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Grace t-shirts are available to order again: To order your 100% combed ring-spun cotton shirt in blue or burgundy, use form in hallway or order through the website. Sizes: Youth or Adult (S, M, L, XL) $10.00. Sizes 2x, 3x $12.00

Save the Date: June 5 Garden Play: Join us Saturday morning, June 5, from 10-12:00. We'll be planting okra and candy roaster squash, fertilizing and doing some light clean up in various beds. We'll also transplant some of our plentiful perennials to sell at this summer's fair. Don't be a stranger: come out for some fresh air and fun. Bring your family and friends and we'll see you there!

Mission Focus

adopted by the Vestry in 2020

Celebrating that Christ is all and in all by

Seeking, Inviting, Belonging, Serving & Reverencing God’s Creation

Communication Guidelines

adopted by the Vestry in 2017 & based on work from Visions, Inc.

1. Try on new ideas, new feelings, new behaviors. 2. It’s okay to disagree. It is not okay to shame, blame or attack yourself or others. 3. Practice self-focus. 4. Practice “both/and” thinking. 5. Be aware of intent and impact. 6. Take 100% responsibility for one’s own learning. 7. Maintain confidentiality. 8. It’s okay to be messy. 9. Say ouch. 10. Notice process and content.

Revenue and Expense through April 30, 2021

Annual Budget Actual through 30 April % Annual Budget Pledges $314,076 $142,293 45% Loose Plate $ 32,061 $ 10,081 31% Total Donations* $346,137 $152,374 44% Diocesan Assessment $ 35,598 $ 11,863 33% Outreach $ 12,500 $ 1,039 8% Parish Programs $ 8,036 $ 647 8% Pastoral $150,490 $ 55,206 37% Administration $ 60,186 $ 21,255 35% Worship $ 26,316 $ 7,169 27% Buildings and Grounds $ 50,379 $ 13,666 32% Total Operating Expenses $343,505 $110,845 32%

*While we are 1/3 of the way through the year, pledges are at a disproportionately higher percentage than 1/3 of the annual budget since some parishioners pay their pledges for the entire year in advance.

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GRACE CHURCH IN THE MOUNTAINS, EPISCOPAL

394 N. Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6029 • www.gracewaynesville.com General email: admin@gracewaynesville.com

Rector: rector@gracewaynesville.com Music Director: music@gracewaynesville.com

Treasurer: finance@gracewaynesville.com Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper: admin@gracewaynesville.com Facebook.com/gracewaynesville • Instagram: @GraceChurchIM

The Rt. Rev. José A. McLoughlin, Bishop of Western North Carolina The Rev. Joslyn Ogden Schaefer, Rector

The Revs. Orion Davis, Earle Pratt, & Harriet Simmons, Priest Associates Virginia Moe, Music Director

Andrea Croskery, Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper Tony Caldwell, Sexton

MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY Dale McDonald, Sr. Warden (2021)

Lauri SoJourner (2021) Mary Lockey (2021)

Michael Lodico, Jr. Warden (2022) Patricia (Pat) Robinson (2022)

Laurel Destry (2022)

Laura Armour (2023) Larry Davis (2023)

Mariah Nehus (2023) Sandra Curtis & Walt Austin, Treasurers Karen Morris, Clerk

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