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Welcome to Christ Episcopal Church
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
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“What does the Lord require”
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Celebrant: Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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People: and blessed be God’s Kingdom now and Forever. Amen
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you
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People: And also with you
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Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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First Reading: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
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The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of goats. When you come to appear before me, who asked this from your hand? Trample my courts no more; bringing offerings is futile; incense is an abomination to me. New moon and sabbath and calling of convocation--I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity. Your new moons and your appointed festivals my soul hates; they have become a burden to me, I am weary of bearing them. When you stretch out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood. Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Come now, let us argue it out, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord
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1 The Lord, the God of / gods, has / spoken; *
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he has called the earth from the / rising of the / sun to its / setting.
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2 Out of Zion, / perfect in its / beauty, *
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God re/veals him/self in / glory.
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3 Our God will come and / will not keep / silence; *
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before him there is a consuming flame,
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and round a/bout him a / raging / storm.
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4 He calls the heavens and the / earth from a/bove *
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to witness the / judgment / of his / people.
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5 "Gather before me my / loyal / followers, *
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those who have made a covenant with me
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and / sealed it with / sacri/fice."
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6 Let the heavens declare the / rightness of his / cause; *
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for / God him/self is / judge.
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7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak:
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"O Israel, I will bear / witness a/gainst you; *
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for / I am / God, your / God.
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8 I do not accuse you be/cause of your / sacrifices; *
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your offerings are / always / before / me.
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23 Consider this well, you who / forget / God, *
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lest I rend you and there be / none to de/liver / you.
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24 Whoever offers me the sacrifice of thanks/giving / honors me; *
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but to those who keep in my way will I / show the sal/vation of / God."
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Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old-- and Sarah herself was barren-- because he considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, "as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore." All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord
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“When from bondage we are summoned”
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The Gospel: Luke 12:32-40
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Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke.
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People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
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Jesus said to his disciples, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. "Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves. "But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour."
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Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
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People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Prayers of the People
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Verse: Lord, in your mercy.
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Response: Hear our prayer.
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“It's me, it's me, it's me, O Lord”
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The Great Thanksgiving (The People Stand)
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BCP p. 367
Holy, holy, holy (Sanctus & Benedictus)
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The Breaking of the Bread
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“As we gather at your table”
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The Post Communion Prayer
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“How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord”
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Finale on Hymntune Foundation
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Announcements
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Special thanks to Bobbie Steflik for playing for today’s service.
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Bishop DeDe has asked Christ Church to be a Gathering Place for the
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Diocesan convention in November
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Only three other churches were asked to be a Gathering Place: Ss. Peter and John in Auburn; Zion in Rome; and Trinity in Watertown. Gathering Places will, for the near future, replace the convention being held in Syracuse each year.
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Bishop Dede wished to try a "regional" approach to the convention this year as not only a cost saving to the Diocese as well as to the Churches attending, but also
to have delegates experience the benefits of smaller gatherings. The Vestry enthusiastically accepted the Bishop's request. Details of our responsibilities as a Gathering Place in future editions of Heads Up. Way to go Christ Church!
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Open Position: Clerk of the Vestry
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Christ Church has been Nancy McGorry has served this church and the Vestry admirably as clerk of the Vestry. Accurate minutes and tracking of motions are important to our work. Nancy will be stepping down, and we are seeking someone as the new Clerk of the Vestry.
The main job is attending Vestry meetings and the annual meeting, keeping accurate minutes, sending these out for approval, and maintaining our Vestry notebooks. This is a volunteer position. If interested, please contact Kevin Shea or Mother Elizabeth.
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Katie's Closet
Men's clothes are desperately needed, especially slacks and jeans (used or new) and underwear and socks (new). Volunteers are also needed for a couple of hours a month. Thank you!
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Should you wish to assist people in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, here are two opportunities to consider:
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1) Episcopal Relief and Development has created a special fund and is working to get assistance in and to refugee communities. Your funds will be matched by the Diocese if you donate through them. https://cnyepiscopal.org. You can also write a check to Christ Church.
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2) Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church on 230 Ukrainian Hill Road in Johnson City is sending shipments directly to Europe to assist people.
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Christ Church Amazon: When you're shopping on Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and list "Christ Church Binghamton" as your charity of choice. The Church will receive .5 % of your purchase! Over $600 has been given to Christ Church from your Amazon purchases since its program began. Thank you for designating Christ Church to receive these proceeds. Every little bit helps.
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Christ Church YouTube Link
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Restrictions for Indoor Worship Services
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Everyone will wear a mask when entering and exiting the sanctuary and when in line for communion. You may mask throughout the service and please return to distancing.
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No offering plate will be passed. Gifts will be collected online or in plates placed near the Church entrance.
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Parking in the Metro Center parking lot is available. Press the button and take a ticket to enter. Please leave the entry ticket in the car so that it is readily available when exiting. Ushers will provide a ticket which you will need to exit. Both tickets will be needed in order to exit.
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