St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church

The Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

July 8, 2012

Pentecost 6

361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1

416-463-1344

www.stbarnabas-toronto.com

Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of

our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the

sharing of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all.

(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)

Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church.

The Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 185

of the green Book of Alternative Services.

Organ Preludes Prelude in E minor – J.S. Bach

The Gathering of God’s People

Opening Hymn 560 “God, whose almight word” (Moscow)

Greeting

Collect for Purity p. 185

The Gloria p. 186

Collect of the Day: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ has

taught us that what we do for the least of your children we

do also for him. Give us the will to serve others as he was

the servant of all, who gave up his life and died for us, but

lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now

and for ever. Amen.

The Story of God’s People A READING FROM THE SECOND BOOK OF SAMUEL 5: 1-5, 9-

10

read by Darryl Nakamoto

5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and

said, "Look, we are your bone and flesh.

5:2 For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who

led out Israel and brought it in. The LORD said to you: It is you

who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be

ruler over Israel."

5:3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and

King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the

LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel.

5:4 David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he

reigned forty years.

5:5 At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six

months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah

thirty-three years.

5:9 David occupied the stronghold, and named it the city of

David. David built the city all around from the Millo inward.

5:10 And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the

God of hosts, was with him.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:

Thanks be to God.

PSALM 48 (Please remain seated as we read the Psalm)

48:1 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised: in the city of

our God. His holy mountain,

48:2 beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount

Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King. 48:3 Within its citadels God has shown himself a sure defense.

48:4 Then the kings assembled, they came on together.

48:5 As soon as they saw it, they were astounded; they were in

panic, they took to flight;

48:6 trembling took hold of them there, pains as of a woman

in labor, 48:7 as when an east wind shatters the ships of Tarshish.

48:8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the

LORD of hosts, in the city of our God, which God

establishes forever. Selah 48:9 We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of

your temple.

48:10 Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the

ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with victory. 48:11 Let Mount Zion be glad, let the towns of Judah rejoice

because of your judgments.

48:12 Walk about Zion, go all around it, count its towers,

48:13 consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that

you may tell the next generation

48:14 that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will be

our guide forever.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son

and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be:

world without end. Amen.

A READING FROM THE SECOND LETTER OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 12: 2-10 read by Teresa Johnson

12:2 I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was

caught up to the third heaven--whether in the body or out of the

body I do not know; God knows.

12:3 And I know that such a person--whether in the body or out

of the body I do not know; God knows--

12:4 was caught up into Paradise and heard things that are not

to be told, that no mortal is permitted to repeat.

12:5 On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf

I will not boast, except of my weaknesses.

12:6 But if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be

speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may

think better of me than what is seen in me or heard from me,

12:7 even considering the exceptional character of the

revelations. Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a

thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to

torment me, to keep me from being too elated.

12:8 Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would

leave me,

12:9 but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for

power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the

more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may

dwell in me.

12:10 Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults,

hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ;

for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:

Thanks be to God.

The Gospel

The Lord be with you: And also with you.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Mark 6: 1-13. Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

6:1 He left that place and came to his hometown, and his

disciples followed him.

6:2 On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and

many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did

this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to

him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands!

6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of

James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters

here with us?" And they took offense at him.

6:4 Then Jesus said to them, "Prophets are not without honor,

except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their

own house."

6:5 And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid

his hands on a few sick people and cured them.

6:6 And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about

among the villages teaching.

6:7 He called the twelve and began to send them out two by

two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

6:8 He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a

staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts;

6:9 but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics.

6:10 He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there

until you leave the place.

6:11 If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear

you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a

testimony against them."

6:12 So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent.

6:13 They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many

who were sick and cured them.

The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.

Homily

Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed p. 189

Prayers of the People led by Sue Ann Elite

Confession & Absolution p. 191

Sharing Christ’s Peace

We Offer Our Gifts to God

Offertory Hymn 546 “God moves in a mysterious way”

Prayer over the Gifts: God of heaven and earth, receive our

sacrifice of praise, and strengthen us for the perfect freedom

of your service, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 191

The Lord’s Prayer p. 211

Celebrant: We break this bread

to share in the body of Christ.

All: We, being many, are one body,

for we all share in the one bread.

“People of all ages and denominations who are baptized into Christ

are invited and encouraged to share in communion. If you will not be

receiving bread and wine, we would be pleased if you would join us

at the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”

Prayer after Communion: O God, may we who have shared in

holy things never fail to serve you in your world, and so come

to the fullness of joy, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Sharing God’s Love in the World Doxology p. 214

Announcements

Final Hymn 527 “How firm a foundation”

Dismissal

Organ Postlude Fugue in E minor – J.S. Bach

We welcome all who are new or visiting today. If we can serve

you or you wish to know more about the church, please fill out

a visitors envelope, available in pews or at back of church.

The flowers at the altar are dedicated to the

Glory of God in loving memory of Hazel Tunstall,

a gift of David & Elizabeth Goring.

Today’s Liturgical Team:

Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd

Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill

Organist: Neil Houlton

Communion Minister: Janet Booker

Sidespeople: Team 3: Michael Miller, captain; Bill Strain,

Doug Inniss, Lester Miller, Jane Smith

Chancel Guild: Muriel Beard

Today we remember in our Prayers:

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, North Peel Deaneryx

Deanery Cycle of Prayer, Bishop Patrick Yux

Parish Cycle of Prayer, Our Chancel Guild

SJAC, St. James, Orillia; St. James Cathedral

LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY

Bible study this week

Monday night Bible study at St. Barnabas will resume on July

9th

. All are welcome.

No midweek service this week or next

There will be no midweek noon service this Thursday, July 12th

,

as Fr. David will be away. The Thursday services will resume

on July 19th

.

Summer Saturdays

Concert on Saturday 14 July at 12:30 pm.

Kids always welcome!

Sunday school will resume in the fall. Meanwhile, children are

invited to make use of the quiet play area at the back of the

church.

Book Club in July

The Book Club will continue in the rector’s study on

Wednesday, August 1st, when we’ll be reading Death Comes to

Pemberley, by P.D. James, and then on September 5th

, The

Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton.

WHAT’S ON

Monday July 29th

7:00 pm Bible Studay

In the rector’s study

Saturday July 14th

12:30 pm Summer Saturday concert

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday July 15th

Pentecost 7

9:00 AM Quiet Communion

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist*

Readings: 2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19; Psalm 24

Ephesians 1: 3-14; Mark 6: 14-29

CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd

HONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHC

DEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill

LEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith

Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller,

Jan Booker

ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil Houlton

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft Ranni

ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates