{"id":1637,"date":"2021-02-24T19:57:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T00:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=1637"},"modified":"2021-02-27T22:54:09","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T03:54:09","slug":"february-28-2021-the-second-sunday-in-lent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=1637","title":{"rendered":"February 28, 2021 &#8211; The Second Sunday in Lent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Prelude: &#8220;Penitence&#8221; &#8211; Charles Sergisson<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1637-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_Prelude_01.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_Prelude_01.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_Prelude_01.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Opening Hymn:\u00a0<\/b><br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kDa6cE1SNew\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader<\/i>: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n<p><i>People:\u00a0<\/i>And blessed be God\u2019s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. <i>Amen.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ\u2019s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hymn of Praise<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YJszBGBTeYE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader<\/i>: The Lord be with you.<br \/><i>People<\/i>: And also with you.<br \/><i>Leader<\/i>: Let us pray.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Collect of the Day<br \/><\/b><i>All together<br \/><\/i>O\u00a0Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.\u00a0<i>Amen.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>The Lessons<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> Please be seated for today\u2019s readings<\/p>\n<p><b>First Scripture Reading<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">W<\/span>hen Abram was ninety-nine years old, the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0appeared to Abram, and said to him, \u201cI am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.\u201d Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, \u201cAs for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">God said to Abraham, \u201cAs for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i> The Word of the Lord.<br \/><i>People: <\/i>Thanks be to God.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonCitation\"><em>Reader:<\/em> Let us say together<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Psalm 22:22-30<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">22\u00a0<span class=\"initCap\">P<\/span>raise the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>, you that fear him; *<br \/>stand in awe of him, O offspring of Israel;<br \/>all you of Jacob&#8217;s line, give glory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">23 For he does not despise nor abhor the poor in their poverty;<br \/>neither does he hide his face from them; *<br \/>but when they cry to him he hears them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">24 My praise is of him in the great assembly; *<br \/>I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">25 The poor shall eat and be satisfied,<br \/>and those who seek the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0shall praise him: *<br \/>&#8220;May your heart live for ever!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">26 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>, *<br \/>and all the families of the nations shall bow before him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">27 For kingship belongs to the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>; *<br \/>he rules over the nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">28 To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; *<br \/>all who go down to the dust fall before him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">29 My soul shall live for him;<br \/>my descendants shall serve him; *<br \/>they shall be known as the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>&#8216;S for ever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">30 They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn *<br \/>the saving deeds that he has done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Second Scripture Reading<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Romans 4:13-25<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">F<\/span>or the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, \u201cI have made you the father of many nations\u201d) \u2014in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become \u201cthe father of many nations,\u201d according to what was said, \u201cSo numerous shall your descendants be.\u201d He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah\u2019s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith \u201cwas reckoned to him as righteousness.\u201d Now the words, \u201cit was reckoned to him,\u201d were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i> The Word of the Lord.<br \/><i>People: <\/i>Thanks be to God.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Gospel Hymn: <\/b><br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NuR9ro6Jv-k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark<br \/><i>People: <\/i>Glory to you, Lord Christ.<\/p>\n<p><b>Holy Gospel<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Mark 8:31-38<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">J<\/span>esus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, \u201cGet behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, \u201cIf any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> The Gospel of the Lord.<br \/><i>People: <\/i>Praise to you, Lord Christ.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> Please be seated for the<b> Message of the Day<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/sermon\/the-most-difficult-path-to-follow-lent-2-b-february-28-2021\/\">click here to view this week&#8217;s message<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Interlude: &#8220;Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow&#8221; &#8211; early American, arr. Lani Smith<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1637-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_interlude_01.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_interlude_01.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_interlude_01.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> Please stand, as you are able, as we recite together The Nicene Creed<\/p>\n<p><b>The Nicene Creed<br \/><\/b>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Lord&#8217;s Prayer<\/strong><em><br \/>Leader:<\/em>\u00a0And now as Christ has taught us, we are bold to say<br \/><em>Together<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our Father, who art in heaven,<br \/>hallowed be thy Name,<br \/>thy kingdom come,<br \/>thy will be done,<br \/>on earth as it is in heaven.<br \/>Give us this day our daily bread.<br \/>And forgive us our trespasses,<br \/>as we forgive those<br \/>who trespass against us.<br \/>And lead us not into temptation,<br \/>but deliver us from evil.<br \/>For thine is the kingdom,<br \/>and the power, and the glory,<br \/>for ever and ever. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> Please be seated for the <b>The Prayers of the People<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i><br \/>Gathered in the name of Christ, who stands among us with upraised hands, let us offer prayers for all in danger and need.<\/p>\n<p>For this parish family of St. Peter&#8217;s &#8211; Trinity, that we may have the grace to be faithful to the mission that has been entrusted to us, and reap the harvest of the kingdom of God. For all peoples, tribes, clans, and families and for mercy, justice, and peace in the world. For abundant fruits of the earth, and for safety from violent storms. For the sick and the suffering, travelers and refugees, prisoners and their families, for\u00a0the dying and all the departed.<br \/><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><i>To you, O Lord.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We your children beseech you to hear us, O Lord God, to look upon this world struck by pandemic, and drive from us this disease.<br \/><b>We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, praying for <strong>Deirdre, Chris, Nicole, Laura, Mary, Tammy, Pete, Wendy, Edie, Jennifer, Bridget, Lynn, Patrick, Warren, Kari, Bobby<\/strong> and praying for those who are home bound, <strong>Becky, Joan, and Priscilla<\/strong>, give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.<\/p>\n<p>Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> <b>Together we pray<br \/><\/b>Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; and then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> <b>Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.<br \/><\/b><i>Silence may be kept.<br \/><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>All together<br \/><\/i>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.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader: <\/i>Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. <i>Amen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>The Peace<br \/><\/b><i>Leader: <\/i>The peace of the Lord is always with you.<br \/><i>People<\/i>: And also with you.<\/p>\n<p><em>Leader:<\/em><b>\u00a0Let us say\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">together this\u00a0<\/span><b>Prayer for Spiritual Communion<\/b><br \/><i>Together:<br \/><\/i>In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Closing Hymn: <\/b><br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uJZHLFHluQg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>The Blessing<br \/><\/b><em>Leader says:<\/em> The Peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>And the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be with us all today and always. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Postlude: &#8220;Sonata in D Minor&#8221; &#8211; Domenico Scarlatti<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1637-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_Postlude_01.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_Postlude_01.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Feb28_2021_Postlude_01.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Thank you for sharing our web worship. May your week be filled with blessings.<\/span><\/h2>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prelude: &#8220;Penitence&#8221; &#8211; Charles Sergisson \u00a0 Opening Hymn:\u00a0 Leader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People:\u00a0And blessed be God\u2019s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 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