THE NEVIL MEMORIAL CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE

-EPISCOPAL-

ARDMORE, PA

The Second Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 8, 2020

10:00 a.m., Rite II

THE GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE Coming together in the early days of our Lenten observance, we ready ourselves to worship God.

Prelude A New Commandment David Blackwell

Processional Hymn 401 The God of Abraham praise, vs. 1-3 Leoni

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A PENITENTIAL ORDER

All standing, the Celebrant says BCP p. 351

Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. People His mercy endures forever. The Decalogue BCP p. 350 Please kneel. Celebrant Hear the commandments of God to his people: I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not make for yourself any idol. Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God. Amen. Lord have mercy.

Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. Amen. Lord have mercy.

Honor your father and your mother. Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit murder. Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit adultery. Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not steal. Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not be a false witness. Amen. Lord have mercy.

You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Amen. Lord have mercy. Confession of Sin and the Absolution BCP p. 352 Please remain kneeling. Celebrant If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8,9

Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:14,16

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence is kept. Celebrant and People 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

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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.

Celebrant 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 of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. Kyrie Pew music, S-91 Collect of the Day

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

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Please be seated.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Lord tells us in scripture and preaching the stories of His saving acts in human history, of which we have become a part through baptism. We respond in hope, proclaiming our belief,

praying for the world and ourselves and greeting one another in His name.

First Lesson Genesis 12:1-4a

Reader A reading from the Book of Genesis.

The Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him.

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

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Psalm 121 Sung by congregation. Robert Knox Kennedy

I lift up my eyes to the hills; * from where is my help to come?

My help comes from the Lord, * the maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot be moved * and he who watches over you will not fall asleep. Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel * shall neither slumber nor sleep; The Lord himself watches over you; * the Lord is your shade at your right hand, So that the sun shall not strike you by day, * nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; * it is he who shall keep you safe. The Lord shall watch over your going out and your coming in, * from this time forth for evermore. 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. Second Lesson Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

Reader A reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans.

What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness." Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as something due. But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness. For 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. 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, "I have made you the father of many nations") -- in 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.

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

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Sequence Hymn 668 I to the hills will lift mine eyes, vs. 1-3 Burford The Gospel John 3:1-17

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God." Jesus answered him, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above." Nicodemus said to him, "How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, 'You must be born from above.' The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus said to him, "How can these things be?" Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Rector The Nicene Creed BCP p. 358 The Prayers of the People Please kneel.

God sent His Son into the world to save the world. As we prepare for the paschal feast, let us earnestly beseech God to grant all peoples everywhere new birth in the Spirit.

For the holy catholic church throughout the world, a sign on earth of the kingdom of God; and especially for those in our Anglican cycle of prayer: the Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo; the churches in our diocesan cycle of prayer: All Saints’, Wynnewood; Christ Church Ithan; Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont; Church of the Holy Apostles, Penn Wynne; and Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr; and in our companion diocese of Guatemala: Iglesia Episcopal San Antonio, Seja, Rio Dulce, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

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For Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, the Presiding Bishop, Daniel, our bishop, and Joel, our priest; for all bishops, priests, and deacons; for all who minister in Christ; and for all the holy people of God, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For all who share the faith of Abraham, and for all nations and families of the earth, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For all who are tempted, oppressed, afflicted, or in need, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For our families, friends, and companions, and for all those we love, and especially for Ann, Kathleen & Tim McKenney, Teresa, Sherry, Connie, Kathy, Adrian, Jess, Fran, Christine Boggi, Denise Keeney, Eddie, Gale, Jim & Jane, Vince, Bern, Lew Ryan, Lewis Sessa, Dana & Larry, Lucille Vitulli, Dick, Derek Miller, Artie Amici, Holly Tomkavitz, Laurence Pelchat, George, Pacey Bonck, Alison, Charlie, John, Clare Jones, Janet, Andrew, Mark, Sherry, Gabby, Robin Garrity, and Marie Weder, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For those celebrating their birthdays, especially Joe Havens, that they may grow in grace as they grow in years, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For those celebrating their anniversaries, that God may reveal himself to them more and more through each other in the sacrament of holy matrimony, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For those who rest in Christ, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

Celebrant Blessed are you, God of Abraham, for you made of your people a great nation: Receive the prayers we offer this day for all those in need in every place, and bless us as we come to your altar. Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen. The Peace

All stand.

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

Community Announcements and Welcome of Visitors

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THE LITURGY OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Our Lord comes to us in His sacrificial banquet,

and He strengthens us to persevere in our Lenten discipline.

Offertory Anthem Show us your mercy Ostende nobis Domine Taize Musicians (all sing repeatedly)

Show us your mercy, Risen Lord, show us the kindness of your love. Amen! Amen! Maranatha! Maranatha!

Please stand as our monetary gifts are brought forward and all sing, The Doxology Pew music, Hymn 380, v.3 † The Great Thanksgiving †

Eucharistic Prayer A BCP p. 361 The people remain standing. Sanctus and Benedictus BCP p. 362 Please kneel as you are able. The Great Amen BCP p. 363 The Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP p. 364 A period of silence is kept. Then all join in and sing, Fraction Anthem Agnus Dei Pew music, S-163 Invitation to Communion

All baptized persons regardless of denomination are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you desire a blessing, please come forward and cross your arms over your chest.

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Communion Hymn Kyrie Eleison 13 Taize 6 Taize Musicians and Congregation, Janet Reddin, Cantor (sing repeatedly)

Postcommunion Prayer BCP p. 366

The Solemn Prayer over the People Please remain kneeling.

Celebrant Bow down before the Lord.

Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice forever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn 473 Lift high the cross Crucifer

Dismissal

The Celebrant dismisses the people, who respond Thanks be to God.

Postlude Nothing can trouble Nada te turbe Taize Musicians and Congregation (sing repeatedly)

Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. Those who seek God shall never go wanting. Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. God alone fills us.

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We are looking for participants and volunteers. Spread the word to friends and family. The event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit St. George's Church. Purchase tickets individually or reserve a table of ten. Contact Rob McGarvey at rob.mcgarvey@comcast.net. Childcare will also be offered onsite for a nominal fee per child!

As part of the fund-raising Quizzo night festivities, we will also be raffling off a Basket of Cheer! And we are looking for a few bottle donations. Please contact Rob or Nina Wickersham at dicicco.nina@gmail.com to donate.

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Lent & Easter at St. George’s

Sunday Lenten Suppers: Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m., we will gather at St. George's for a light meal (mostly meatless) and enjoy a screening of a variety of films that explore faith. This is an excellent opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to discover our community.

Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday: Sunday, April 5,

8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Stations of the Cross: Monday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Stations of the Cross: Friday, April 10, 6:45 p.m.

Good Friday Service: Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m.

The Great Vigil of Easter: Saturday, April 11, 5:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 12,

8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. (Egg Hunt following 10 a.m. service)

Easter Bunny Breakfast

Saturday, March 28

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Contact: Nina Wickersham

to attend or volunteer. (RSVP at dicicco.nina@gmail.com)

Spring plants are available for pick-up Saturday and Sunday after church if you

ordered them.

Opportunities to Help

Contact Susan LaBrake at slabrake@wetlandsandecology.com

to help decorate the church on the following days:

Wednesday, April 8 7:00 p.m.

Decorate St. George’s altar for Holy Thursday

Friday, April 10 10:00 a.m.

Remove flowers/palms from St. George’s altar for Good Friday

Saturday, April 11 10:00 a.m.

Decorate the church for Holy Saturday and Easter

Sign ups available soon

Sign-up in Parish Hall for:

The Watch Begins Thursday, April 9, 8:30 p.m.

Ends Friday, April 10, 7:00 a.m.

The Great Vigil Meal Volunteers needed to set up,

cook, and clean up.

Easter Egg Hunt Filled egg donations needed

and volunteers to hide the eggs.

Community Announcements

The Sanctuary Candles are offered this week to the glory of God and in loving memory of Nick Polini from Ray Beckey, and in loving memory of Joe Coventree from friends at

Wood Brook House.

The Supremacy of Christ: Reading the Epistle to the Hebrews. The Rector continues a study of the Epistle to the Hebrews this morning. The class meets from 9:10 to 9:45 a.m. in his office. All are welcome for each session; previous attendance is not required.

Save the Dates!

Career Wardrobe – Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Next week! St. George’s Quizzo Night – Saturday, March 14

Caring for Friends – Sunday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. Items due for Manna Bags – Sunday, March 15

Manna Bag Outreach – Sunday, March 22 after both services Easter Bunny Breakfast – Saturday, March 28, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte Training – Sunday, March 29, 11:00 a.m. ~:~

The Rite of Reconciliation, also known as confession, which has been committed by Christ to his Church, is exercised through the care each Christian has for others, through the common prayer of Christians assembled for public worship, and through the priesthood of the church and its ministers declaring absolution. Confession is available during this holy season of Lent by appointment with Fr. Joel. Call the church office to schedule a private appointment.

Floral Notes: Forms are now available for the St. George’s & the Ark’s Easter Bunny Breakfast plant sale (orders due 3/22) and for Easter flower donations to decorate the church (dedications due 4/1). Both can be found on the tables as you enter and exit the church.

MANNA BAGS ARE BACK FOR LENT 2020!

Once again the Manna Bag project is the Lenten project for St. George’s.

Save the date of Sunday, March 22 to help create 100+ bags.

This year the St. George’s Youth Group is lending a hand. Starting now, we will collect toiletries and other items for the project: white tee shirts, travel sizes of soap,

shampoo, hand wipes, Kleenex packets, band aids, dental floss, snack bars, small combs, and more. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall to donate items.

Over the past three years, your generosity has made an impact on our efforts to provide some basic needs for the homeless. Let’s keep it going!

Travel size items are available in inexpensive bulk quantities via smile.amazon.com and Amazon will also donate to St. George’s.

REMEMBER: Items are due for Manna Bags on Sunday, March 15!

Sunday School for children meets most Sunday mornings during the 10 a.m. service. Children leave church following the Collect of the Day and return for Communion.

Nursery: Nursery care is available each Sunday during the 10 a.m. service for our youngest members and visitors. The nursery is located in The Children’s Ark and staffed by certified childcare providers. Please ask an ambassador to direct you.

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THE NEVIL MEMORIAL CHURCH OF SAINT GEORGE

-EPISCOPAL-

1 West Ardmore Avenue, BOX C Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003

The Rev. Joel C. Daniels, PhD, Rector

Thanks to those who are helping today:

Master of Ceremonies: Jeremiah Mustered Server: Roland Noreika Thurifer: Steve Drabkowski Crucifer: Liam Freberg Torch Bearers: Aiden Sutkowski & Bryn Thompson Rector’s Crucifer: James Fingerut St. George Banner: Xander Fingerut Lectors: Jeremiah Mustered & Cynthia Pound Intercessor: Andrew Coonradt Chalice Bearers: Steve Drabkowski & Roland Noreika Ambassadors: Andrew Coonradt, David Farnsworth, and Cathy Hetznecker Altar Guild: Rob & Emily McGarvey Tellers: Rich Kirk, Stephen Lightcap, and Chris Magnani Coffee Hour: Laurie & David Ney

Sunday School:

Primary (Pre-K-1): Sam Soldan Intermediate (2-4): Bryan Freberg Middle (5+): Vicki Strickland Nursery:

Heather Rossiter & Tracey Serafin ~:~

Jeremiah Mustered, Candidate for Holy Orders Lou Carol Fix, Organist/Choirmaster

Violette DeSantis, Parish Administrator Mark Alston, Sexton

~:~ Church Telephone: 610-642-3500

Email: parishoffice@stgeorgeschurch.org Website: www.stgeorgeschurch.org

Facebook & Twitter: @StGeorgeArdmore

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES Holy Eucharist, Rite I - 8:00 a.m. ~:~ Holy Eucharist, Rite II - 10:00 a.m.

OUR MISSION St. George’s mission is to share together God’s work in our lives through

liturgy and sacrament, through joyous and caring fellowship, and through courageous and compassionate engagement with the world.