“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
A Message from Chuck & Joani
Last March, The Rt. Reverend Susan Goff, Bishop of Virginia, in response to the spread of Covid-19, called the Diocese to a "fast from public worship." As a way of loving our neighbor and protecting the most vulnerable, Emmanuel continues to pray and sing digitally at home. With the Bishop's permission, outdoor Morning Prayer also has begun at the VTS Chapel Garden (Registration is required.) Online and outdoor worship will continue in tandem, with Zoom Coffee Hour at 11:30 a.m. providing fellowship for all.
The homilist for today's service is The Rev. Joan L. Peacock and features hymns: "Canticle of the Sun", "Be Thou My Vision", "All Things Bright and Beautiful" & "For the Beauty of the Earth"
Emmanuel's Annual Giving Campaign has begun!
Today’s Stewardship message highlights the Music Ministry.
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Though we worship apart, we are still One Body, in communion with Christ and one another. Feel free to share with family and friends!
Morning Prayer: Rite II
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Ordinary Time
The service continues with these sentences of Scripture.
Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.
Psalm 43:3
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.
Habakkuk 2:20
Confession of Sin
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Prayer of acceptance for God's forgiveness of our sins.
Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep in eternal life. Amen.
The Invitatory
Lord, open our lips. And our mouths shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: Come let us adore him.
Venite Psalm 95:1-7
Come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the caverns of the earth,
and the heights of the hills are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands have molded the dry land.
Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee,
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand.
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
The Lessons
Jeremiah 22:13–16
Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness,
and his upper rooms by injustice;
who makes his neighbors work for nothing,
and does not give them their wages;
who says, “I will build myself a spacious house
with large upper rooms”,
and who cuts out windows for it,
paneling it with cedar,
and painting it with vermilion.
Are you a king
because you compete in cedar?
Did not your father eat and drink
and do justice and righteousness?
Then it was well with him.
He judged the cause of the poor and needy;
then it was well.
Is not this to know me?
says the Lord.
Canticle: A Song of Creation
Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the Lord,
O heavens and all waters above the heavens.
Sun and moon and stars of the sky, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, every shower of rain and fall of dew,
all winds and fire and heat.
Winter and Summer, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold,
drops of dew and flakes of snow.
Frost and cold, ice and sleet, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O nights and days,
O shining light and enfolding dark.
Storm clouds and thunderbolts, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Let the earth glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills,
and all that grows upon the earth,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams,
O whales and all that move in the waters.
All birds of the air, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild,
and all you flocks and herds.
O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Amen.
Matthew 11:25–30
Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And 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.
Prayers of Intercession
Show us your mercy, O Lord;
And grant us your salvation.
Clothe your minsters with righteousness;
Let your people sing with joy.
Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
For only in you can we live in safety.
Lord, keep this nation under your care;
And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
Let your way be known upon earth;
Your saving health among all nations.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
With confidence in God's grace and mercy, let us pray for the church, the world and all those in need.
Holy God, we praise your name for an abundant harvest. Bless and care for those whose hands bring forth the fruits of the earth to the tables of all who hunger. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, we praise you for the animals of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, house pets of all kinds, and all of the beloved furry and feathered creatures and companions who now romp in the kingdom of heaven. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, we uplift in prayer little Elijah Evan, born early to Tom and Katie Sibley. Enfold this family with your grace. Be ever present in the hearts and hands of all who continue to care for him, that daily Elijah grow in health and wholeness, knit together in your love. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to your merciful care, being guided by your Providence, that we may dwell in your peace. Grant health and healing to Donald, President of the United States and First Lady Melania, and to all diagnosed with the corona virus. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, wounded healer, sustain and comfort: Tom, Christian, the Berry family, Eric, Wilfred, Doug, Carol, Tom, Loretta, Elizabeth, Bonnie, Ralph, Barrett, April, Cindy, Timothy, Tom, Joe, Christa, Liam, Tony, June, Nancy, Jeff, Leslie, Peggy, Sally, Katie, Bucky, David, Peter, Erica, Chanelle, Larry, Beth, Doug, Bill, Cathy and Macey. Uphold those living with mental illness, struggling with addiction, victims of violence and survivors of abuse, and all impacted by Covid-19. Watch over all who provide comfort, care, hope and support. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, maker of all humankind, open our hearts to the concerns of the vulnerable: at risk youth and the elderly; the homeless and the isolated; immigrants and refugees; the institutionalized and incarcerated; struggling businesses, the unemployed and the uninsured. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Holy God, sustainer of souls, uphold and uplift all essential workers: medical personnel and healthcare givers; first responders, paramedics and EMT's; utility, sanitation and transportation providers; grocery store and food service workers; postal service employees and delivery drivers; teachers, pharmacists and veterinarians. We give thanks especially for the service of Kate, Chris, and Jacob and any others on your hearts and minds. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, our shield and our strength, watch over all who live and serve in harm’s way throughout the world especially Jim, Devin, Michael and Ben. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, redeemer of life, we mourn the tragic loss of 208,000+ souls in our country who have perished from Covid-19. Gather them into your kingdom, Lord, and comfort all who grieve for them. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy God, source of all wisdom, we seek your guidance. Regardless of how the coming election turns out, help us to not hold hate, disdain, or ridicule for those who voted differently than ourselves. Whether we are pleased or upset about the outcome, we will seek to understand the concerns and aspirations of those who voted differently and will look for opportunities to work with people with whom we disagree. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Based on the Braver Angels' "With "Malice Toward None" pledge.)
Holy God, herald of good news, in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of Tanzania and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for the congregations, staff and clergy of Christchurch School in Christchurch, St. Francis in Manakin-Sabot and Emmanuel in Alexandria. We pray especially for our partner parish Ste. Croix in Léogâne, Haiti and for Emmanuel’s refugee ministry with the Latifi family. We pray through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Here you may add your own prayers for family, community, church and world.
The Collects
A Collect for Saint Francis
Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Collect for Social Justice
Almighty God, who created us in your own image. Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the pursuit of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
A Collect for Mission
Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace. So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.
The Offertory
Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. Amen.
The General Thanksgiving
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
Concluding Prayer
Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine; Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and even. Amen.
Ephesians 3: 20, 21
Go in peace. Remember the poor.
We Are Here for You
Emmanuel Church is a community of faith which seeks to nurture and support individuals and families in every stage of life and circumstances. If you or a member of your family needs pastoral care please reach out to Chuck or Joani via email.
