{"id":3311,"date":"2024-09-24T22:04:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T02:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=3311"},"modified":"2024-09-24T22:04:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T02:04:57","slug":"september-29-2024-the-nineteenth-sunday-after-pentecost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=3311","title":{"rendered":"September 29, 2024 &#8211; The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prelude: &#8220;How Great Thou Art&#8221; &#8211; Swedish melody, arr. Roger C. Wilson<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3311-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Prelude.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Prelude.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Prelude.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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>Kim, Richard, Rod, Gerri, Eric, Norma, Joan, Steve, Cheryl Goulet &amp; Family and Lee;<\/strong><span class=\"pg-1ff1\">\u00a0give them courage and hope in <\/span>their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Opening Hymn:<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bs0LrdLtn5M?si=IOD7wC2BTjm7OJQ7\" 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><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1tcTC7Ai3fA?si=fX-KCdWACf9UT-WI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader<\/i>: The Lord be with you.<br \/>\n<i>People<\/i>: And also with you.<br \/>\n<i>Leader<\/i>: Let us pray.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Collect of the Day<br \/>\n<\/b><i>All together<br \/>\n<\/i><span class=\"initCap\">O<\/span>\u00a0God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.<i>\u00a0Amen.<\/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 \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">T<\/span>he rabble among them had a strong craving; and the Israelites also wept again, and said, \u201cIf only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we used to eat in Egypt for nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; but now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, all at the entrances of their tents. Then the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0became very angry, and Moses was displeased. So Moses said to the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>, \u201cWhy have you treated your servant so badly? Why have I not found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me? Did I conceive all this people? Did I give birth to them, that you should say to me, \u2018Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a sucking child,\u2019 to the land that you promised on oath to their ancestors? Where am I to get meat to give to all this people? For they come weeping to me and say, \u2018Give us meat to eat!\u2019 I am not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me. If this is the way you are going to treat me, put me to death at once\u2014if I have found favor in your sight\u2014and do not let me see my misery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">So the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0said to Moses, \u201cGather for me seventy of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the tent of meeting, and have them take their place there with you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">So Moses went out and told the people the words of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>; and he gathered seventy elders of the people, and placed them all around the tent. Then the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders; and when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they did not do so again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">Two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the spirit rested on them; they were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, \u201cEldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.\u201d And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of his chosen men, said, \u201cMy lord Moses, stop them!\u201d But Moses said to him, \u201cAre you jealous for my sake? Would that all the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u2019s people were prophets, and that the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0would put his spirit on them!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i> The Word of the Lord.<br \/>\n<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 19:7-14<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">7\u00a0<span class=\"initCap\">T<\/span>he law of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0is perfect<br \/>\nand revives the soul; *<br \/>\nthe testimony of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0is sure<br \/>\nand gives wisdom to the innocent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">8 The statutes of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0are just<br \/>\nand rejoice the heart; *<br \/>\nthe commandment of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0is clear<br \/>\nand gives light to the eyes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">9 The fear of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0is clean<br \/>\nand endures for ever; *<br \/>\nthe judgments of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0are true<br \/>\nand righteous altogether.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">10 More to be desired are they than gold,<br \/>\nmore than much fine gold, *<br \/>\nsweeter far than honey,<br \/>\nthan honey in the comb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">11 By them also is your servant enlightened, *<br \/>\nand in keeping them there is great reward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">12 Who can tell how often he offends? *<br \/>\ncleanse me from my secret faults.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;<br \/>\nlet them not get dominion over me; *<br \/>\nthen shall I be whole and sound,<br \/>\nand innocent of a great offense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my<br \/>\nheart be acceptable in your sight, *<br \/>\nO\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>, my strength and my redeemer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Second Scripture Reading (The Epistle)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">James 5:13-20<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">A<\/span>re any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner&#8217;s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i> The Word of the Lord.<br \/>\n<i>People: <\/i>Thanks be to God.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Gospel Hymn: <\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ih0sLiccOns?si=BMrGVultKhg2B7QB\" 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 John<br \/>\n<i>People: <\/i>Glory to you, Lord Christ.<\/p>\n<p><b>Holy Gospel<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Mark 9:38-50<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">J<\/span>ohn said to Jesus, \u201cTeacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.\u201d But Jesus said, \u201cDo not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">\u201cIf any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">\u201cFor everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> The Gospel of the Lord.<br \/>\n<i>People: <\/i>Praise to you, Lord Christ.<\/p>\n<h3>Click below for <b>The Message of the Day:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/sermon\/discipleship-pentecost-19-b-september-29-2024\/\">&#8220;Discipleship&#8221; by Rev. Charles Wynder<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Interlude: &#8220;Peace in the Valley&#8221; &#8211; Stewart Landon<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3311-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Interlude.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Interlude.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Interlude.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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 \/>\n<\/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 \/>\nLeader:<\/em>\u00a0And now as Christ has taught us, we are bold to say<br \/>\n<em>Together<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our Father, who art in heaven,<br \/>\nhallowed be thy Name,<br \/>\nthy kingdom come,<br \/>\nthy will be done,<br \/>\non earth as it is in heaven.<br \/>\nGive us this day our daily bread.<br \/>\nAnd forgive us our trespasses,<br \/>\nas we forgive those<br \/>\nwho trespass against us.<br \/>\nAnd lead us not into temptation,<br \/>\nbut deliver us from evil.<br \/>\nFor thine is the kingdom,<br \/>\nand the power, and the glory,<br \/>\nfor 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 \/>\nGathered 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 \/>\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><i>To you, O Lord.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.<br \/>\n<\/b><i>Silence may be kept.<br \/>\n<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>All together<br \/>\n<\/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 \/>\n<\/b><i>Leader: <\/i>The peace of the Lord is always with you.<br \/>\n<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 \/>\n<i>Together:<br \/>\n<\/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 \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y-m8KApBRM8?si=LDKd3NwLKg6JdwwX\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>The Blessing<br \/>\n<\/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;Rondo in G&#8221; &#8211; John Bull<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3311-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Postlude.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Postlude.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sept26_2021Postlude.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Prelude: &#8220;How Great Thou Art&#8221; &#8211; Swedish melody, arr. Roger C. Wilson \u00a0 Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. 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