Lent-1 (Yr B) February 18, 2024

 

 

PRELUDE                    Forty Days and Forty Nights                                  C.P.E. Bach

 

OPENING HYMN         “Forty Days and Forty Nights”                           Hymn #150

 

1  Forty days and forty nights

          thou wast fasting in the wild;

     forty days and forty nights

          tempted, and yet undefiled.

 

2  Should not we thy sorrow share

          and from worldly joys abstain,

     fasting with unceasing prayer,

          strong with thee to suffer pain?

 

3  Then if Satan on us press,

          Jesus, Savior, hear our call!

     Victor in the wilderness,

          grant we may not faint nor fall!

 

4  So shall we have peace divine:

          holier gladness ours shall be;

     round us, too, shall angels shine,

          such as ministered to thee.

 

5  Keep, O keep us, Savior dear,

          ever constant by thy side;

     that with thee we may appear

          at the eternal Eastertide.

 

 

THE GREAT LITANY

 

Officiant:  O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth.  Have mercy upon us.

 

O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,
Have mercy upon us.

 

O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy upon us.

 

O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful,
Have mercy upon us.

 

O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God,
Have mercy upon us.

 

Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers; neither
reward us according to our sins. Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou
hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and by thy mercy preserve us for ever.

 

Officiant: preserve us forever.    People: Spare us good Lord. (sung)

Spare us, good Lord

 

From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; and
from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us.

People: Good Lord, deliver us.

(This same petition is sung after the petitions that follow.)

 

From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; and
from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us.

 

From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred,
and malice; and from all want of charity,
Good Lord, deliver us.

 

From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the
flesh, and the devil,
Good Lord, deliver us.

 

From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of
thy Word and commandment,
Good Lord, deliver us.

 

From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence,
and famine,

Good Lord, deliver us.

 

From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle, and murder; and
from dying suddenly and unprepared,
Good Lord, deliver us.

 

By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and submission to the Law;
by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation,
Good Lord, deliver us.

 

By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death
and Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the Coming of the Holy
Ghost,
Good Lord, deliver us.

 

In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in the
day of judgment,
Good Lord, deliver us.

 

We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to
rule and govern thy holy Church Universal in the right way,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

People: We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

(This same petition is sung after the petitions that follow.)

 

That it may please thee to illumine all bishops, priests, and deacons, with true
knowledge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living,
they may set it forth, and show it accordingly,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to send forth laborers into thy harvest, and to draw all mankind
into thy kingdom,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

People: We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

(This same petition is sung after the petitions that follow.)

 

That it may please thee to give to all people increase of grace to hear and receive thy
Word, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are
deceived,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live
after thy commandments,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee so to rule the hearts of thy servants, the President of the United
States, and all others in authority, that they may do justice, and love mercy, and
walk in the ways of truth,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations
unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives, the homeless
and the hungry, and all who are desolate and oppressed,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the bountiful fruits of the
earth, so that in due time all may enjoy them,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to inspire us, in our several callings, to do the work which thou
givest us to do with singleness of heart as thy servants, and for the common good,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to preserve all who are in danger by reason of their labor or
their travel,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to preserve, and provide for, all women in childbirth, young
children and orphans, the widowed, and all whose homes are broken or torn by strife,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to visit the lonely; to strengthen all who suffer in mind, body,
and spirit; and to comfort with thy presence those who are failing and infirm,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to support, help, and comfort all who are in danger, necessity,
and tribulation,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to have mercy upon all mankind,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to give us true repentance; to forgive us all our sins, negligences,
and ignorances; and to endue us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit to
amend our lives according to thy holy Word,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to
turn their hearts,

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; to comfort and help the weakhearted;
to raise up those who fall; and finally to beat down Satan under our feet,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to grant to all the faithful departed eternal life and peace,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

That it may please thee to grant that, in the fellowship of St. Mark and all the saints,
we may attain to thy heavenly kingdom,
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

 

Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.
Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.

 

Officiant: Lord have mercy upon us.
People: Christ have mercy upon us.

Officiant: Lord have mercy upon us.

 

Officiant: O Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world,

People: Have mercy upon us.

Officiant: O Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world,

People: Have mercy upon us.

Officiant: O Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world,

People: Grant us thy peace.

 

Celebrant: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People: His mercy endures for ever.
Celebrant: Let us pray.

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan:
Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you
know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

                                    Please be seated for the lessons.

 

 

Old Testament     Genesis 9:8-17      A Reading from the book of the Book of Genesis.

 

God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant
with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that
is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with
you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never
again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there
be a flood to destroy the earth.” God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I
make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future
generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant
between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is
seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and
every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood
to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the
everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on
the earth.” God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established
between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”

 

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

 

 

PSALM                      Psalm 25:1-9           Please read responsively.

 

1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
my God, I put my trust in you; *
let me not be humiliated,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.

 

2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; *
let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes.

 

3 Show me your ways, O LORD, *
and teach me your paths.

 

4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, *
for you are the God of my salvation;
in you have I trusted all the day long.

 

5 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, *
for they are from everlasting.

 

6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; *
remember me according to your love
and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD.

 

7 Gracious and upright is the LORD; *
therefore he teaches sinners in his way.

 

8 He guides the humble in doing right *
and teaches his way to the lowly.

 

9 All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness *
to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies

 

 

EPISTLE      1 Peter 3:18-22              A Reading from the first letter of Peter

 

Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order
to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit,
in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former
times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the
building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you– not as a removal of dirt
from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection
of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God,
with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.

 

Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s
act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. For just as by the one
man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience
the many will be made righteous.

 

The Word of the Lord Response:   Thanks be to God.

 

 

GRADUAL HYMN          “Christ, when for us you were baptized”                HYMN #121

 

1 Christ, when for us you were baptized,

      God’s Spirit on you came,

   as peaceful as a dove and yet

      as urgent as a flame.

 

 2 God called you his belovèd Son,

      called you his servant true,

   sent you his kingdom to proclaim,

      his holy will to do.

 

 3 Straightway and steadfast until death

      you then obeyed his call

   freely as Son of Man to serve

      and give your life for all.

 

 4 Baptize us with your Spirit, Lord,

      your cross on us be signed,

   that, likewise in God’s service we

      may perfect freedom find.

 

 

Please stand as you are able for the Gospel proclamation.

 

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

People:  Glory to you Lord Christ.

 

GOSPEL                      Mark 1:9-15

 

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John
in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens
torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came
from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

 

And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness
forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the
angels waited on him.

 

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good
news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has
come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

 

The Gospel of the Lord. Response:    Praise to you Lord Christ

 

 

SERMON                                                                                                               The Rev. Cricket Park

 

 

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.

 

 

THE PEACE  

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

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

OFFERTORY                           What Wondrous Love is This                                  Mark Hayes

 

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS                                Old Hundreth

 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below;

Praise God above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

 

 

THE HOLY COMMUNION            Enriching Our Worship Prayer Two

 

Celebrant   The Lord be with you.

People         And also with you.

 

Celebrant      Lift up your hearts.

People          We lift them to the Lord.

 

Celebrant     Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People         It is right to give him thanks and praise.

 

The Celebrant proceeds

 

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 was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not
sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves
alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.

 

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all
the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

 

Celebrant and People                                                                      HYMNAL 1982 #S130

 

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna in the highest.

 

 

The people stand or kneel.

 

Then the Celebrant continues

 

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we
had 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.”

 

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.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

 

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

 

Agnus Dei                                                                   Hymnal 1982 #S164

 

 Jesus, Lamb of God:

Have mercy on us.

 

Jesus, bearer of our sins:

Have mercy on us.

 

Jesus, redeemer,

redeemer of the world:

Give us your peace.,

Give us your peace

 

 

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

 

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.

 

Come to God’s altar. You are welcome to receive communion. If you wish only to receive a blessing
from the priest, please cross your arms when you come forward. If you require a gluten-free wafer,
please let the ushers know.

 

 

COMMUNION HYMN          “So saving victim, opening wide”                      HYMN #310

 

1 O saving Victim, opening wide
The gate of heaven to us below,
Our foes press on from every side;
Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow.

 

2 All praise and thanks to thee ascend
Forevermore, blest One in Three;
O grant us life that shall not end
In our true native land with thee.

 

 

After Communion, the Celebrant says     Let us pray.

 

Celebrant and People:

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.

 

 

SOLEMN PRAYER

 

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

 

 

CLOSING HYMN            “Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us”         HYMN #559

 

1  Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us

          o’er the world’s tempestuous sea;

     guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,

          for we have no help but thee,

     yet possessing every blessing,

          if our God our Father be.

 

 

2  Savior, breathe forgiveness o’er us;

          all our weakness thou dost know;

     thou didst tread this earth before us;

          thou didst feel its keenest woe;

     yet unfearing, persevering,

          to thy passion thou didst go.

 

 

3  Spirit of our God, descending,

          fill our hearts with heavenly joy;

     love with every passion blending,

          pleasure that can never cloy;

     thus provided, pardoned, guided,

          nothing can our peace destroy.

 

 

DISMISSAL

 

Deacon:     Let us bless the Lord

People       Thanks be to God.

 

POSTLUDE                   Variations on “Heinlein”                        H. M. Higgs

 

 

        Please join us for coffee in the Fellowship Room of the Community Building.

 

 

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Welcome to St. Mark’s! During the service, please assume the postures of prayer and
devotion as best suits your ability. If you are able, please stand for the Gospel, singing
hymns, and the prayers. Kneeling and sitting are also appropriate for the prayers of
the people and the Eucharistic prayers. Remember, the posture of your heart is more
important to God than the position of your body.

 

 

Ministry Assignments for February 18
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev. Cricket Park
Acolyte(s): Elizabeth Wagner-Weber and Faggio Nocero-Sargent
Lay Readers: Jackie Hoskinson
Chalice Bearers: Jim Rudd and Kendall Rubino
Tech Table: Dave Reuter
Ushers: Dave Reuter and Tony Rubino
Counters: Tony Rubino
Open Close: Wagner/Rubino
Altar Guild: Katherine Wagner and Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Coffee Hour: Jim and Jackie Hoskinson

 

 

Ministry Assignments for February 25
Acolyte(s): Faggio Nocero-Sargent
Lay Readers: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber and Jim Rudd
Chalice Bearers: Judy Rudd and Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Tech/Facebook Live: Gary Welch
Ushers: Wayne Harper and
Counters: Carol Nancarrow and Dave Reuter
Open Close: Wagner/Rubino
Altar Guild: Katherine Wagner and Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Coffee Hour: Sandy Bultman and Joy Brown

 

Adult Forum returns today!
Please join us at 9:15am to discuss the first two chapters of John J. Collins’ book
What are Biblical Values: What the Bible says about Key Ethical Issues. You can order
the book from any online retailer. We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall so that we
have tables to lean against and the computer is closer to the wi-fi. Please join us on
zoom if you aren’t able to get to church. Let Cricket know if this is how you wish to attend
and she will send you a zoom link.

 

CARE HOUSE: Add to the supply of drinks/juices, bottled water (8oz), and snacks are
nearly depleted. If you are able, please go to Amazon, Kroger, Walmart, or wherever
you purchase items for delivery and send them some. The address is 410 Valley St.,
Dayton, 45404; phone: 937-641-4545

 

LEGOS wanted!
Remember stepping on that one loose LEGO barefooted? Felt like misery, didn’t it?
Well, get rid of that memory and your old LEGOS! Our Sunday School ministries and
an upcoming LEGO Madness night will put them to good use. Drop off new or used
LEGOS on Sunday mornings or between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday
during February at the drop-off locations listed below. All forms and versions of
LEGOS will be accepted. Dayton: Christ Church

 

Procter Center is Hiring Summer Jobs
Serving at Procter Summer Camp is a unique opportunity to spend time growing your
faith, mentoring campers, and forging friendships that last a lifetime. We’d love for you
to join our team this summer. We have job openings for Camp Counselors, Farm
Hands, Social Media Manager, Life Guards, Kitchen Help, and Worship Leaders. Benefits
include housing, meals, competitive pay, community, and skills useful for any career.
Apply at
https://proctercenter.campbrainstaff.com/?ReturnUrl=%2fHome%2fLanding

 

St. Arbuck’s Coffee Ministry Welcomes You!
Join Rev. Cricket and many St. Mark’s members for coffee and conversation at the
Starbuck’s in the Kroger’s on Woodman Drive. Much hilarity usually is present. Jesus
approves. Bring a friend!

 

Neighborhood Bridges helps meet basic needs of lower income students in our
community. Their Care Closet needs some specific supplies. The program requests
hats, gloves, underwear and socks for ages 5 to adult. These must be new items.
Let’s keep those young hands and feet warm this winter.
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Calendar items:

February 18—Lent I
Sunday School and Adult Forum, Holy Eucharist, Coffee Hour
February 25—Lent II
Sunday School and Adult Forum, Holy Eucharist, Coffee Hour
March 4—Lent III
Sunday School and Adult Forum, Holy Eucharist, Coffee Hour
March 11—Lent IV—Rev. Melody Williams, guest Celebrant and Preacher
Sunday School and Adult Forum, Holy Eucharist, Coffee Hour
March 18—Lent V
Sunday School and Adult Forum, Holy Eucharist, Coffee Hour
March 25—Lent VI/Palm Sunday
March 25 through 30 Holy Week
March 31—Easter Day

 

 

St. Mark’s is a parish in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.