THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Prelude
Procession “Christ for the world we sing” Hymnal 537
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Opening SentencesBCP 355
The GloriaHymnal S280
Collect for the Day Insert
The First Lesson Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Insert
Psalm 67 Insert
The Second Lesson Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Insert
Sequence: “From all that dwell below the skies”Hymnal 380
The Gospel Matthew 15:10-28 Insert
Sermon
The Nicene CreedBCP 358
Prayers of the People – Form VIBCP 392
The Peace
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Anthem
The Presentation “The Doxology” (vs. 3) Hymnal 380
The Great Thanksgiving BCP 367
Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal S124
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364
Fraction Anthem Hymnal S154
THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE
All are welcome at the Lord’s table.
“You are Lord of creation and Lord of my life”Alleluia III 183
“What a friend we have in Jesus”Alleluia III 189
“Christ is the world’s true Light”Hymnal 542
Post Communion Prayer (in unison) BCP 365
Procession: “Jesus shall reign where’er the sun” Hymnal 544
Dismissal
Postlude
The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of by Lucy and Steve Whatley in honor of their grandchildren Helen & Mac Schriner and Woods Whatley
NEXT WEEK’S LESSONS
Isaiah 51:1-6 * Psalm 138
Romans 12:1-8 * Matthew 16:13-20
Lay Ministers Today
Eucharist Ministers:Jane Wood
Mike Phebus
Lectors: Perry Reynolds
Donna Houston
Intercessors: Len Taylor
Ushers:Alan Green
Don King
Greeter: Carter Orrison
Acolytes: Libby Davis, Hugh Davis,
Hayes Farrell, Davis Jones, Marella Hudson
Altar Guild: Lesley Hudson
CONNECT WITH GRACE
Sunday Services at 9:00 A.M. through September 3.
Lemonade and cookies in the garden following Sunday services. All are invited.
The last Sunday of each month is designated Peanut Butter Sunday. Please place donations in the clear bin at the back of the church or in Tyler Hall. All donations will be distributed on Beans & Rice Saturday. Many thanks from the Outreach Committee.
Vestry meets Tuesday, August 22 at 5:30 P.M.
Brass Polishers will meet in the Sacristy on Monday, August 28 at 9:00 A.M.
For the second year the Brotherhood of St. Andrew invites members and all other parishioners to make Grace Church contributions designated "Veterans" for a parishdonation to one or moredeservingveteran or active serviceperson chosen according to need by the local Disabled American Veterans office.
Also, the Grace men's ministry reminds the parish that Brothers gradually re-stock the Gleaner Box with canned goods from a central pantry to avoid oversupply that can disappear in a hurry. Contributions are a need and maybe made at the pantry located in King Parlor or in the basket at the sanctuary entrance or by check marked "Gleaner Box."
The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, Bishop
The Rev. Dr. Lee F. Shafer, Priest 256-452-9941
The Rev. Dr. David Whetstone, Deacon
Perry Reynolds, Sr. Warden 256-453-6477Christina Dorn, Dir. Christian Formation & Comm.
Billy Davis, Jr. Warden 256-405-3456Glenda Barker, Parish Secretary
Steve Simmons, Music Director
Gena Vinyard, Organist
SUNDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY
Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00amBible Study & Breakfast 7:30amEvening Prayer 5:30 pm
Breakfast 9:00 am (starting 9/18)Stitch ‘n Stitches 9:00 a.m. Supper & Programs 6:15pm
Sunday School 9:30amHoly Eucharist & Unction 11:30am (See calendar for Programs)
Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30am
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
August 20, 2017
Rite II 9:00 A.M.
1000 Leighton Avenue at Tenth Street
Anniston, Alabama
Phone: 256-236-4457