Trinity Sunday:
The First Sunday after Pentecost
Opening Hymn #362: Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! Verses 1, 3, & 4
Collect of the Day:
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A reading from the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 6, Verses 1 – 8
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”
The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”
Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”
Canticle 13
Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *
you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *
on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you, beholding the depths; *
in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
A reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 8, Verses 12 – 17
So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh– for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ– if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
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A reading from the Gospel according to John, Chapter 3, Verses 1 – 17
There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?
“Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Prayers of the People
Priest Let us pray for the church and the world.
Intercessor That the people of God in all the world may worship in spirit and in truth, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That our Presiding Bishop Michael, our Bishop Jos, and the leaders of our diocese may have the wisdom and grace to carry out the ministries given to them, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That this parish of All Saints, its clergy, wardens, vestry, and leaders may have the assistance of the Holy Spirit in all that they do for our common life, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That the nations and leaders of the earth may seek after the ways that make for justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That war may cease in all the world and that the people may have safety, shelter, and peace, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That the whole creation may be protected and healed that it may reflect the glory of its Creator, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That the ministries of our diocese, the Church of the province of central Africa, and the special prayer intention of the diocese, St. Thomas, Sun Valley, and for the needs of the world, people serving in military, may have what they need, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That all those people on our hearts, especially Kim B., Cheryl W., Cathy & Del, Susan F., Daryl C., Debbie L., Margaret L., Margo, the Mathison Family, the Munro Family, Chris K., Susan B., the Walsh Family, Liz D., William R., Gary Dahlquist, Donna E., Jenny H., Cliff C., Paul B., Ethan W., Kelli V., John C., the Schulz Family, Dorin B., Pat & Linda, and Polly W., along with those we name silently or aloud, (pause) may have the healing presence of Christ in their lives, now and always, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor That all who with Christ have entered the shadow of death may rest in peace and rise in glory, let us pray to the Lord:
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Offertory Hymn #364: O God, we praise thee, and confess
Eucharistic Visit:
Donna Ellway
Communion Hymn: Instrumental Music
Closing Hymn #423: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
The Altar Flowers are given by Mary Hill, to the Glory of God
and in loving memory of my parents, whom I so greatly miss.
Serving today:
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: Stephanie Elder & Duncan Nims
Eucharistic Minister: Duncan Nims
Altar Guild: Marie Jantz, Linda Stark, & Sue Nims
Ushers: Mary Hill & Rita Hess
Sunday School: Sue Nims
Music Director: Shauna Emara
Camera: Mike Ritthaler
Coffee Hour Host: Ray Stark