here - Church of the Resurrection

August 10, 2014
10am & 5:30pm
Welcome to Church of the Resurrection!
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Prelude
Processional Hymn
“Rondeau”
Josef Mourer
“Praise to the Lord”
Words: Joachim Neander (1650-1680)Music: Lobe den Herren, melody from Erneuerten Gesangbuch, 1665; harm. The Chorale Book for England, 1863 Copyright:Words: © The Church Pension Fund. Used by
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Call to Worship
Come let us praise and exalt the King of Heaven!
For He is the Living God and He endures forever.
Great is the Lord for He rescues and saves!
His dominion extends to the heavens, and his Kingdom endures forever!
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Let us pray 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
“Blessed Be Your Name”
Matt and Beth Redman
Verse 1: Blessed be Your name, In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow, Blessed be Your name
Verse 2: Blessed be Your name, when I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be Your name
Refrain: Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your glorious name
Verse 3: Blessed be Your name, when the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be, blessed be Your name
Verse 4: Blessed be Your name, on the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering, blessed be Your name [Refrain]
Bridge: You give and take away, You give and take away
My heart will choose to say, Lord blessed be Your name [Refrain]
CCLI Song # 3798438 © 2002 Thankyou Music For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # 2728542
The Collect of the Day
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Old Testament Reading
3 Then
Daniel 5:1-6, 18-31
this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an
excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. 4 Then the high
officials and the satraps sought to find a ground for complaint against Daniel with regard to the kingdom,
but they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because he was faithful, and no error or fault
was found in him. 5 Then these men said, “We shall not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel
unless we find it in connection with the law of his God.” 6 Then these high officials and satraps came by
agreement to the king and said to him, “O King Darius, live forever! [...] 9 Therefore King Darius signed the
document and injunction. 10 When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his
house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees
three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously. 11 Then these
men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and plea before his God. 12 Then they came
near and said before the king, concerning the injunction, “O king! Did you not sign an injunction, that
anyone who makes petition to any god or man within thirty days except to you, O king, shall be cast into
the den of lions?” The king answered and said, “The thing stands fast, according to the law of the Medes
and Persians, which cannot be revoked.” 13 Then they answered and said before the king, “Daniel, who is
one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or the injunction you have signed, but
makes his petition three times a day.” 14 Then the king, when he heard these words, was much distressed
and set his mind to deliver Daniel. And he labored till the sun went down to rescue him. 15 Then these
men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and
Persians that no injunction or ordinance that the king establishes can be changed.”16 Then the king
commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, “May
your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” 17 And a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of
the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his lords, that nothing might be
changed concerning Daniel. 18 Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; no diversions
were brought to him, and sleep fled from him.19 Then, at break of day, the king arose and went in haste to
the den of lions. 20 As he came near to the den where Daniel was, he cried out in a tone of anguish. The
king declared to Daniel, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually,
been able to deliver you from the lions?” 21 Then Daniel said to the king, “O king, live forever! 22 My God
sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless
before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.” 23 Then the king was exceedingly glad, and
commanded that Daniel be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind
of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. 24 And the king commanded, and those
men who had maliciously accused Daniel were brought and cast into the den of lions—they, their
children, and their wives. And before they reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them
and broke all their bones in pieces.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm Reading (read responsively)
Psalm 2:7-12
I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.
You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”
Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, or his wrath is quickly kindled.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
New Testament Reading
James 1:12
is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the
crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
12 Blessed
Gospel Hymn
“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Music: Carl Gotthilf Gläser (1784-1829) Public Domain
Hymn #493
Gospel Reading
Luke 9:23-27
The Holy Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to You, Lord Christ.
23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and
follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? 26 For whoever is
ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and
the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will
not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, Lord Christ.
Gospel Hymn Continued: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” verse 3
The Sermon
“Daniel - Faith in the Fire: Persevering Under Pressure”
David Drake
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.
* ’catholic’ refers to the universal Christian church, regardless of denominational affiliation
The Prayers of the People
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.
Today, we pray for Church of the Redeemer in Camden, NC and Church of the Resurrection in
Lutherville, MD. That we would continue to partner with our Diocese to proclaim Your Gospel.
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.
We pray for the lives of the unborn; That they may be protected and delivered safely.
We pray for our service men and women;
That they may serve with courage and be brought safely home.
We praise You for Your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in Your heavenly kingdom.
Let us now pray for our own needs and those of others, and give thanks for the blessings of this life.
(The people may add their own petitions and thanksgivings.)
O God, You make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our
Lord: Give us this day such a blessing through our worship of You, that the week to come may be
spent in Your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Confession of Sin
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
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 Absolution and Peace
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.
(please stand)
The peace of the Lord be always with you; And also with you.
Announcements
Offertory
Doxology
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.
Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
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 Him thanks and praise.
It is right and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to You, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame
death and the grave, and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore
we praise You, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who
for ever sing these words to proclaim the glory of Your Name:
Sanctus
Hymn #S129
Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932) Copyright: Setting: Copyright © Church Publishing, Inc.
(All may sit or kneel)
Holy and gracious Father: In Your infinite love You made us for Yourself; and, when we had rebelled
against You, fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, You, in Your mercy, sent Jesus Christ,
Your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to You,
the God and Father of all. He stretched out His arms upon the cross, and offered Himself, in obedience to
Your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night He was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when He
had given thanks to You, He broke it, and gave it to His disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body,
which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper He took the cup of wine; and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, and said,
"Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the
forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. (Spoken)
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.
Recalling His death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer You these gifts. Sanctify them by Your Holy
Spirit to be for Your people the Body and Blood of Your Son, the holy food and drink of new and
unending life in Him.
Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve You in unity, constancy,
and peace; and at the last day bring us with all Your saints into the joy of Your eternal kingdom. All this
we ask through Your Son Jesus Christ: By Him, and with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit
all honor and glory is Yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. (Spoken)
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
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, forever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Alleluia!
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on
Him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
*Gluten free wafers are available. Please ask at the altar rail.*
**A prayer team is available for any who desire prayer for themselves or others
during Communion in the Narthex, at the back of the church.**
Communion Music
“I Will Glory in My Redeemer”
CCLI Song No. 3337435 © 2001 Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Steve Cook | Vikki Cook CCLI License No. 2728542
“All Who Are Thirsty”
“Holy Is the Lord”
Post Communion Prayer
Eternal God, heavenly Father, You have graciously accepted us as living members of Your Son
our Savior Jesus Christ, and You have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of His Body
and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and
serve You with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing
To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without
fault and with great joy, to the only God and Savior be glory, majesty, power, and authority. And may
the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
Recessional Hymn
“When Morning Guilds the Skies”
Dismissal
Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us go forth trusting in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Postlude
“Trumpet Tune”
Henry Purcell
Serving Today at Resurrection
10am
Readers: Steve Mickletz
Sherry Murphy
Randy Price
Crucifer: Ethan Bosley
Torchbearers: Carol Clews, Ellie Dassoulas
Chalicists: Carol Clews, Edie Townsend
Flowers: Molly O’Donovan
Altar Guild: Carol Clews
Intercessor: Herb Glasby
Prayer Team: Gert Rutkowski, Jim Herring
Fellowship: Cindy Atkinson
Ushers: Mark Bosley
Steve Dassoulas
Bill Peck
5:30pm
Readers:
Marion Glasby
Molly O’Donovan
Crucifer: Griffin Waldhauser
Torchbearers: Delaney & Pam Waldhauser
Chalicists: Mason & Pam Waldhauser
Flowers: Molly O’Donovan
Altar Guild: Carol Clews
Intercessor: Dave Martak
Prayer Team: MaryKate Newcomb, Vicki Snyder
Fellowship: Cindy Atkinson
Ushers:
What’s Happening at Resurrection
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ResKidz Children’s Minis t ry
During both of the summer services from June 29 - August 31, we will be offering childcare for
children ages 0-8 each Sunday. Children 9 and older are to join their families in the service. For
questions or concerns, please contact Claire Trainor at [email protected].
Financial Update
June 2014
Projected income: $50,479
Actual income: $47,284
Projected expenses: $44,659
Actual expenses: $53,221
Year to Date (July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014)
Projected income: $500,750
Actual income: $558,557
Projected expenses: $532,279
Actual expenses: $533,785
Outreach Tithe
The Outreach Tithe Committee makes financial contributions to selective ministries that are focused
locally, nationally and internationally. The monies represent 10% of the annual giving to the church. The ministries we typically support fall into one or more of the following categories- Anglican Church
affiliated, evangelical orientation, and/or have a strong connection with members of Resurrection.
International
Anglican Relief and Development Fund
Immanuel Vancouver
Kingdom Rain
Archbishop Tito Zavala
National
Titus Church Planting Institute
Trinity School For Ministry
Church Planting Initiatives
Local
InterVarsity
Search Ministries
Center for Pregnancy Concerns
City Church
The Samaritan Women
At Jacob’s Well
Upcoming Events
Maryland State Boychoir Summer Compline Series: Join the MSB for the last two services of sung
compline at the MSB Center for the Arts (3400 Norman Avenue Baltimore, MD 21213). The remaining
dates are Wednesday August 13 and Wednesday August 27 at 8pm. The event is free, but a free will
offering will be taken.
Center For Pregnancy Concerns: Crab Feast Saturday August 16 1:00-5:00pm at the Knights of
Columbus Hall in Dundalk, MD. Tickets are $45. Please contact Carol Clews at
[email protected] for more information.
Bathroom Construction
* Please use the bathrooms in the trailers, located behind the church. The walkway is marked
and has signs to point you to the appropriate trailer.
* PARENTS: For the safety of all children here at Res, please escort all children ages 12 and
under to the bathrooms in the trailers. No children may be in either trailer unaccompanied
(including during fellowship after the service). Thank you for your cooperation.
* The fellowship hall is also closed during this time. However, the book table is still available in
the partitioned end of the fellowship hall. Please use the door closest to the playground
entrance.
Photo Directory
We will be taking time in the next couple of weeks to update our photo directory and ensure that
your contact information is up to date. Here are the dates that we will be taking photos. We will
be taking everyone’s pictures so that we have an accurate representation of the people in your
household. Please plan to attend one of these photo days with each of your family members
present:
Sunday August 10
Sunday August 17
Sunday August 24
Photos will be taken after both 10am and 5:30pm services. Please contact Kari Edwards if you
have questions about the Photo Directory.
While many have been away or looking forward to a final summer get away, the Vestry and staff have been
planning and praying through our Fall Ministry Initiatives. We have been diligent in trying to stay focused on
and faithful to our mission “To Know Christ and Make Him Known.”
Our three main priorities for the Fall are:
• To Connect with One Another
• To Connect with Christ
• To Connect with Baltimore
We are excited about the upcoming initiatives:
Connecting with One Another
• Res Community Picnic – Sunday, September 7th at 5:00pm
• Community Parties – Groups of about 20 meeting together for Dinner Parties and Evening Prayer
• Res 101 – Saturdays September 13th, 20th, October 4th, and 11th 9-10:30am
• Middle School/High School Student Retreat – October 24 - 26
• Women’s Retreat with guest speaker Susan Yates – Friday November 14th - Saturday November 15th
Connecting with Christ
• Blended Worship Service at 11am starting September 7th (Advent will return to identical services)
• Res Ed classes offered throughout the Fall on various Saturday and Sunday Mornings
• Men’s Bible Study – Thursdays at 6:45am
• Women’s Bible Studies – Wednesdays at 10am and *NEW* Wednesdays at 7pm
• Healing Worship Services – Sundays October 5th and November 9th at 5:30pm
• Adult Confirmation Class – Saturday November 1st , 9 -11am
Connecting with Baltimore
• FaithWorks Ministry Initiatives
• Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace Concert – Saturday, October 18th at 7:30pm
• Advent with the Maryland State Boychoir – Saturday, December 6th at 5:30pm and 8pm
Looking ahead to Epiphany and Lent 2015 we will be hosting an all parish “Beta” ministry, similar to
“Alpha”, to connect with one another and go deeper in our faith. More information to come!
I and other members of the leadership team will be available after the 10am and 5:30 services on August
24th in the trailer classrooms to answer any questions you might have about our Fall Ministry Initiatives.
Looking Forward What God has in Store this Fall, ~ David
All are invited to meet one another and enjoy refreshments following the service.
To hear sermons online or for more information about Resurrection, visit resbaltimore.org
11525 Greenspring Ave.
Lutherville, MD 21093
410-560-0456
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