Messiah - St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church The Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Messiah - St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church The Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Messiah - St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church The Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
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.
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Compassionate One, protect the vulnerable of the earth from economic abuse: Grant that all who
work may receive a proper return for their labor and that every person may enjoy a fair portion
of the riches of your creation.
To you we lift up our eyes; have mercy upon us, have mercy.
Loving One, bless our community with wisdom, healing and honor, that we may be bearers of
faith, hope and love.
To you we lift up our eyes; have mercy upon us, have mercy.
We commend to your mercy those for whom we pray, especially our sick and shut-in:
We raise our eyes to you in thanksgiving, especially for our family, friends, and parish.
We entrust to your never failing care and love those who have died.
To you we lift up our eyes; have mercy upon us, have mercy.
Merciful God of light and promise, multiply your grace upon us and be generous to all the
earth, that we may treasure your eternal work of reconciliation and resurrection, through Jesus
Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Peace
The Blessing
Keep awake and be sober, for you are God's children of light and children of the day.
Embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life given us in our Savior
Jesus Christ.
Encourage one another and build up each other in faith, hope and love, always strong in
the Spirit.
And the blessing of our gracious God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be with you and enliven you,
now and forever. Amen.
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
Please pray for those in distress of body, mind or spirit: Marzelle, Laura,
Dianne, Renee, Sarah, Florence, Ted, Van, Pat M., Mary Hope, Shirley W.,
Covid-19 patients, Our Nation, Jean Anthony, Jacob Blake Jr., Louis Jordan.
Darryl Fleming
November Birthdays: Dianne Bouyer
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday Service at 11 AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81276874031?pwd=S2xSVTJ4T0t1RWdFUjV5NSt1MFZ5UT09
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 812 7687 4031
Passcode: 902663
George and Matthias News
Thursday Evening Bible Study. Each Thursday at 7:00 p.m., our weekly Bible
Study reading will be taken from the assigned Gospel for the following Sunday.
Readings can be found at http://lectionarypage.net/. The Zoom link for our Bible
Study is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81914495508.
In 1Timothy 2:2, we are called to pray for “those in high positions.” This is much
needed at a time when those who should know better are doing their best to undermine
our democratic principles. We voted for and reelected people to positions of power and
influence. Others are unwilling to relinquish power. We need to pray that God’s power
and influence will rule the day and rule in the hearts of our leaders. We also need to pray
for equal justice for all people in our nation, that we may lead peaceful and quiet lives
with all dignity. And lastly, we should be continually praying for better therapeutic
treatments and a vaccine for COVID – 19. We may never “get back to normal,” but we
cannot move to a new normal without adequate treatment and prevention of this virus.
Only God can resolve this problem, for He holds the key to knowledge and
understanding.
Today, I am thankful, and I am hopeful for all God will do in what remains of this year
and in the one to come. I hope that I will see all of you in person at worship in the near
future. I know that God is doing more than we know and wants to bless us more than we
can comprehend. I hope you will join me in thankfulness and hope as we look forward
with marvelous anticipation of His Glory!
SERVICE HYMNS
1 A mighty fortress is our God, You can’t beat God giving, no matter
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a bulwark never failing; how you try.
our helper he, amid the flood For just as sure as you are living
of mortal ills prevailing. and the Lord is in heaven on high.
For still our ancient foe The more you give, the more He gives to you,
does seek to work us woe; but keep on giving because it’s really true
his craft and power are great,
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