November 21, 2021 | Christ the King Sunday | 9:15 a.m.

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA

The Word of God

Opening Hymn     Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

     1      Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son! 

             Hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun!

             He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free;

             to take away transgression, and rule in equity.

      2     He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong,

             to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong;

             to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light,

             whose souls, condemned and dying, were precious in his sight.

     3      He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth,

             and love, joy, hope, like flowers, spring in his path to birth;

             before him on the mountains shall peace, the herald, to;

             and righteousness in fountains from hill to valley flow.

     4      Kings shall bow down before him, and gold and incense bring;

             all nations shall adore him, his praise all people sing;

             to him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend;

             his kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end.

     5      O’er every foe victorious, he on his throne shall rest,

             from age to age more glorious, all blessing and all blest;

             the tide of time shall never his covenant remove;

             his Name shall stand for ever, his changeless Name of Love.

Opening Acclamation

      Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.  Glory to God for ever and ever.

The Collect for Purity (together)

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.  Amen.

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.  Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.  Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Collect of the Day

The Lord be with you.  And also with you.  Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Reading     Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him.  The court sat in judgment, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him.  To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him.  His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 93  (in unison)

The Lord is King; he has put on splendid apparel; * the Lord has put on his apparel and girded himself with strength.  He has made the whole world so sure * that it cannot be moved;  Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; * you are from everlasting.  The waters have lifted up, O Lord, the waters have lifted up their voice; * the waters have lifted up their pounding waves.  Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, * mightier is the Lord who dwells on high.  Your testimonies are very sure, * and holiness adorns your house, O Lord, for ever and for evermore.

The Gospel Acclamation     In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful

      In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice!  Look to God, do not be afraid;

     Lift up your voices, the Lord is near; lift up your voices, the Lord is near.

The Gospel     John 18:33-37

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.  Glory to you, Lord Christ.

 Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

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

The Sermon                                                                                                             The Rev. Cathy Boyd  

                A period of silence follows the Sermon. 

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.

The Prayers of the People

Let us pray to our God through Jesus Christ, king of kings and ruler of the rulers of the earth.                              

For Susan, our bishop, and Cathy and Lisa, our priests, for this holy gathering, and for the people of God in every place.  Lord, have mercy.

For the leaders of the nations and all in authority, and for mercy, justice, and peace among all peoples. Lord, have mercy.

For good weather, abundant fruits of the earth, and peaceful times.  Lord, have mercy.

For our city and those who live in it, and for our families, companions, and all those we love. Lord, have mercy.

For all those in danger and need: the hungry and the thirsty, strangers and the naked, the sick and those in prison.  Lord, have mercy.

For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need.  Lord, have mercy.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as Christ loves us.  We pray for We pray for Caron, John, Cindy, David, Cindy, Tom, Margaret, Barbette, David, Jim, for the children of St. Vincent’s School, Haiti, and for an end to the pandemic.  We pray for the dying and those who have died, and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.  Lord, have mercy.    

      Please add your own intentions, silently or aloud.

Lifting our voices with all creation, with the Blessed Virgin Mary and Blessed Martin, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord.

God of all peoples, nations, and languages, who is and who was and who is to come, hear the prayers we offerthis day and enable us to serve you as faithful priests in your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confession of Sin

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives.  We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.  We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.  Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. 

Absolution

The Peace & Announcements

     The peace of the Lord be always with you.  And also with you.

The Holy Communion

The Offertory     I know who holds tomorrow                                                                      

The Offering of Gifts     Take, O take

Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be; set your seal upon my heart and live in me. 

The Great Thanksgiving     Enriching Our Worship, Prayer 3

      The Lord be with you.  And also with you.

     Lift up your hearts.  We lift them to the Lord.

     Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.  It is right to give God 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, God of might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. 

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

            Hosanna in the highest.  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!

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 Martin 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 (contemporary words)

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

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

Communion Hymn     You Are My All in All

1      You are my strength when I am weak, You are the treasure that I seek, You are my all in all.

            Seeking You as a precious jewel, Lord, to give up I’d be a fool, You are my all in all.

Refrain:  Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name.  Jesus, Lamb of God worthy is Your name.

  2      Taking my sin, my cross, my shame, rising again I bless Your name, You are my all in all.

             When I fall down You pick me up, when I am dry You fill my cup, You are my all in all.  Refrain

The Post-Communion Prayer

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Blessing

The Closing Hymn     All hail the power of Jesus’ name

     1    All hail the power of Jesus’ Name!  Let angels prostrate fall;

           bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all!  

     2    Crown him ye martyrs of our God, who from his altar call:

           praise him whose way of pain ye trod, and crown him Lord of all!  

     3    Hail him, the Heir of David’s line, whom David Lord did call,

           the God incarnate, Man divine, and crown him Lord of all!  

     4    Ye heirs of Israel’s chosen race, ye ransomed of the fall,

           hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all! 

     5    Sinners, whose love can ne’er forget the wormwood and the gall,

           go, spread your trophies at his feet, and crown him Lord of all!   

     6    Let every kindred, every tribe, on this terrestrial ball,

           to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all!  

The Dismissal

     Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.  Thanks be to God.

                                                  “Alleluia, alleluia” is only said during Easter season.

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