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❖ ORDER OF SERVICE ❖

The people’s responses are in bold

We worship today according to the appointed order for Morning Prayer: Rite Two, beginning on page 75 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

OPEN VOLUNTARY Land of Rest (Appalachian tune)

Setting by Wilbur Held OPENING SENTENCE BCP 78

Please stand as the officiant begins the service with one or more sentences of Scripture. Officiant At my vindication I shall see your face; when I awake, I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness. Psalm 17:16 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2 CONFESSION OF SIN BCP 79-80

The Officiant says to the people

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.

Officiant and People together, all kneeling

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 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

AUGUST 2, 2020 MORNING PRAYER: RITE II

10:30 IN THE MORNING • ONLINE WORSHIP

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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The Priest alone stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER BCP 80

All stand

Officiant Lord, open our lips. People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Officiant and People

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit* as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia. One of the following Antiphons may be sung or said with the Invitatory Psalm

ANTIPHON BCP 81

Officiant Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: People Come let us adore him.

VENITE Psalm 95:1-7 BCP 82 Setting: Jack Noble White

The Hymnal 1982 #S35

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ANTIPHON BCP 81

Officiant Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: People Come let us adore him.

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THE PSALM APPOINTED BCP 772 Setting: from Psalms for Congregational Use Sung by all.

PSALM 17:1-7,16 Exaudi, Domine

1 Hear my plea of innocence, O LORD; give heed to my / cry;* listen to my prayer, which does not / come from lying lips.

2 Let my vindication come forth from your / presence;* let your eyes be / fixed on justice.

3 Weigh my heart, summon me by / night,* melt me down; you will find no im/purity in me.

4 I give no offense with my mouth as / others do;* I have heeded the / words of your lips.

5 My footsteps hold fast to the ways of / your law;* in your paths my feet / shall not stumble.

6 I call upon you, O God, for you will / answer me;* incline your ear to / me and hear my words.

7 Show me your marvelous loving-/kindness,* O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise / up against them.

16 But at my vindication I shall / see your face;* when I awake, I shall be satisfied, behold/ing your likeness.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit* as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Please be seated for the reading.

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THE LESSONS BCP 84

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF GENESIS Genesis 32:22-31

The same night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.” So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.” The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Please stand for the singing of the hymn.

Jacob and the Angel

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HYMN #638 Come, O thou Traveler unknown (vv 5-6) (Vernon)

Sung by all.

1. Come, O Thou Traveler unknown, Whom still I hold but cannot see; My company before is gone, And I am left alone with Thee; With Thee all night I mean to stay, And wrestle till the break of day.

2. I need not tell Thee who I am, My sin and misery declare; Thyself hast called me by my name, Look on Thy hands, and read it there; But who, I ask Thee, who art Thou? Tell me Thy name, and tell me now.

3. In vain Thou strugglest to get free; I never will unloose my hold; Art Thou the Man that died for me? The secret of Thy love unfold; Wrestling, I will not let Thee go, Till I Thy name, Thy nature know.

A READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE ROMANS Romans 9:1-5

I am speaking the truth in Christ-- I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit-- I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Please stand for the singing of the hymn.

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HYMN #638 Come, O thou Traveler unknown (vv 4-6) (Vernon) Sung by all.

4. Yield to me now, for I am weak,

But confident in self-despair;

Speak to my heart, in blessings speak,

Be conquered by my instant prayer;

Speak, or Thou never hence shalt move,

And tell me if Thy name be Love.

Please seated for the reading.

6. Lame as I am, I take the prey;

Hell, earth and sin, with ease o’ercome.

I leap for joy, pursue my way,

And, as a bounding hart, I run,

Through all eternity to prove

Thy nature and Thy name is Love.

5. ’Tis Love! ’tis Love! Thou diedst for me,

I hear Thy whisper in my heart;

The morning breaks, the shadows flee:

Pure, universal Love Thou art;

To me, to all Thy mercies move;

Thy nature and Thy name is Love.

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A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Matthew 14:13-21

Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Silence is kept.

THE HOMILY The Rev. Dr. Daniel. D. London

After the homily, a period of silence is observed.

Jacob wrestling the Angel, Edward Knippers, artist

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THE APOSTLES’ CREED BCP 96

Officiant and People together, all standing

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.

OFFERTORY SENTENCE BCP 377

Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. DOXOLOGY (Old Hundredth)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

To help us fulfill our mission of striving to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit,

please visit https://christchurcheureka.org/giving/.

At this time, please submit prayers for yourself, those you love, and the world by entering your request(s) into the comments on the YouTube page. We will offer these prayer requests

during the Prayers of Intercession and Thanksgiving on page 11 of your service bulletin.

https://christchurcheureka.org/giving/

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THE PRAYERS BCP 97

The People stand or kneel

Officiant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Officiant Let us pray. Officiant and People 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.

SUFFRAGES A BCP 97-98

V. Show us your mercy, O Lord; R. And grant us your salvation. V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; R. Let your people sing with joy. V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; R. For only in you can we live in safety.

V. Lord, keep this nation under your care; R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth. V. Let your way be known upon earth; R. Your saving health among all nations. V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. V. Create in us clean hearts, O God; R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

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COLLECT FOR THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST BCP 232

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; 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 SUNDAYS BCP 98

O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. COLLECT ON RACISM AND INJUSTICE ELCA Prayer Resources

O God, call us into a deeper relationship to be your church for the sake of the world. Help us to see with new eyes the injustices within church and society. Call us to have a loving heart that respects and uplifts the humanity and dignity of every person; open our ears to listen and learn from the experiences of people whose skin is different from ours. Open our mouths to speak up about injustices. Join us with others to work for racial equity and inclusion for all people. Amen.

Then a prayer for mission is added BCP 100

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 Break Thou the Bread of Life Words: Mary A. Lathbury Music: William F. Sherwin

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION & THANKSGIVING BCP 387

Prayers of the People – Form III The Leader and People pray responsively

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Deanery Cycle of Prayers St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Arcata Diocesan Cycle of Prayer St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Ferndale

The Rev. Eric Duff, Supply Priest

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Corning The Rev. Charles Rouse, Priest in Charge

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Pray for the new Province of Alexandria The Most Rev. Mouneer Anis, Archbishop of Alexandria and Bishop of Egypt

(created from the former Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa in the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East.)

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THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING BCP 101

Officiant and People 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 BCP 102

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. ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAY BCP 830

Watch over your child, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING FOR AN ANNIVERSARY BCP 431

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church. Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS BCP 831

O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel [in particular _______________]; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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CLOSING HYMN #304 I come with joy to meet my Lord (Land of Rest)

Sung by all.

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THE DISMISSAL Music: Paul Gossard

THE BLESSING

The officiant blesses the people, and the people respond, Amen.

MUSCIAL NOTES

“Though it may not be familiar to many …, ‘Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown’ is one of the most important and, many say, the best of Charles Wesley’s hymns” (Hawn, p.1). Also known as “Wrestling Jacob,” it is a poem and hymn on the Nature of God. Based on Genesis 32:24-32, it is the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel sent by God at Peniel.

It is sung to one of several tunes, including one by Wesley’s older brother Samuel. The tune we use today, Vernon, was written by Lucius Chapin, a fifer in the Continental Army who served with George Washington at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He later conducted singing schools in New England before moving to Virginia and then Vernon, Kentucky.

C. Michael Hawn has written a history of this 18th-century hymn which is still being sung in the 21st-century. Here is the link to the article: “History of Hymns: ‘Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown’ / by C. Michael Hawn. (Discipleship Ministries: The United Methodist Church, March 6, 2018) - https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-come-o-thou-traveler-unknown

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-come-o-thou-traveler-unknownhttps://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-come-o-thou-traveler-unknown

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Welcome to Christ Church Eureka, where we seek to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whoever you are and wherever you are in your spiritual journey, your

presence enriches us. We hope you prayerfully consider making Christ Church your home church.

The chancel flowers are cut from the gardens of Christ Church and arranged by the Altar Guild to the glory God.

All the good things come from God. Psalm 16:2

PARTICIPANTS

OFFICIANTS The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

PREACHER The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

DEACON The Rev. Anne Pierson

CANTOR/SOLOIST David B. Powell

MUSICIANS/VOCALISTS Steve Cole, Laura Rose

Nancy Streufert, Francis Rivinus Pam & Paul Gossard

READERS Merry Phillips, Marty Van Zandt

Royal McCarthy, John Patton

INTERCESSORS The Rev. Anne Pierson

Marty Van Zandt

ALTAR GUILD Katherine Clague

PERMISSIONS: The texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible,

copyright 1989. Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All

rights reserved. • The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Public domain. • Reprint and

Podcast under One License 734882-A: I Come with Joy – Brian A Wren, Words – Hope Publishing Company – Music: Land of Rest •

Bread Thou the bread of life – Words Mary A. Lathbury, Tune: Break thou the bred of like (Sherwin), Public Domain • The Hymnal

#S35 Venite, Setting: Jack Noble White

ARTWORK: Jacob and the Angel, Fortt, Annette Gandy. Jacob and the Angel, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the

Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56023 [retrieved July 31, 2020]. Original

source: annettefortt.com.

❖ CHRIST CHURCH PRAYER CIRCLE ❖

Our Prayer Circle will pray for your special need if you request it by contacting Susan Whaley.

She emails it to Prayer Circle members, and they add the request to their regular prayers.

Three good things to know:

1. Prayer Circle members practice strict respect and confidentiality.

2. If you ask for prayers for another person or persons, they must know about it and agree.

3. Best access to Susan Whaley is s_whaley@sbcglobal.net or you can also reach her by phone at (707) 407-6102.

http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56023mailto:s_whaley@sbcglobal.net