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"'For saying that, you may go,'" So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone."
Mark 7: 29-30
Welcome to Church!
As a way of loving our neighbor and protecting the most vulnerable, Emmanuel offers TWO ways to worship.
Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
1608 Russell Road
The Rev. Joan L. Peacock is Sunday's celebrant & homilist.
In keeping with guidance from the CDC, the City of Alexandria and the Diocese of Virginia, during indoor worship services masks are required.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Emmanuel at Home Morning Prayer
The portable version of the liturgy continues, with links to scripture, music & a homily detailed below.
Faith Resources for Families & Children
Morning Prayer: Rite II
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, "I dwell in the high and holy place and also with the one who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the
contrite." Isaiah 57:15
The Confession
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 of God's forgiveness
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 us 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.
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
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord is the maker of them all.
Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of anger will fail.
Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.
Do not rob the poor because they are poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate;
for the Lord pleads their cause and despoils of life those who despoil them.
The Song of the Redeemed Magna et mirabilia
Revelation 15:3-4
O ruler of the universe, Lord God,
great deeds are they that you have done,
surpassing human understanding.
Your ways are ways of righteousness and truth,
O King of all the ages.
Who can fail to do you homage, Lord,
and sing the praises of your Name?
for you only are the Holy One.
All nations will draw near and fall down before you,
because your just and holy works have been revealed.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Mark 7:24-37
Jesus set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin. She begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Then he said to her, “For saying that, you may go—the demon has left your daughter.” So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.
Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue. Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure, saying, “He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”
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 ministers 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.
Made children and heirs of God’s promise, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
God of love, bring your people together, enliven our worship, and uplift all faithful doers-of-the-Word. We pray especially for Emmanuel’s partnerships with St. Croix in Leogane, Haiti, the Kwi family from Cameroon, and Christ Church's Interfaith Refugee Ministry. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of the elements, for all those whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Ida; for those whose homes and livelihoods have been threatened by raging wildfires in the West: and for all those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti, we remember that your love is steadfast and your strength never fails. In this time of danger, be, to all those affected, a sure guardian and a rock of defense. Guide all in civil authority, local, state, and national, to make wise decisions for the protection of your people. Grant courage and strength to first responders. Be a comfort to the injured, a support to those who grieve, and an inspiration to all for healing in the long hard haul of rebuilding sustainable communities. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of justice, bless all seekers of justice between nations and peoples. Guide bridge-builders, peacemakers, negotiators, and diplomats as they navigate in times of crisis, disaster, and war. We pray especially for members of our armed forces serving in harm's way, veterans struggling with trauma and despair, and for safe passage for all of our partners and allies. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of mercy, bless the daily work of our hearts, hands, and minds. This Labor Day, inspire us in all of our callings and vocations, to strive for the health, safety, and dignity of all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of compassion, shield and shelter victims of violence, persecution, and plague. Sustain the unstable and unwell. We pray especially for Mary Beth, Christian, Julia, Eric, Greg, Steve, Anne, Amy, Loretta, Susan, James, Debbie, Jean, Kelly, Margaret, Cindy, Tony, Nancy, Jeff, Leslie, Peggy, Daniel, Michael, Bucky, Lisa, Peter, Joan, Jennie, Lillian, Jeff, and Steve. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of wisdom, you have been a rabbi to your people. Lead, guide, and inspire all who teach and all who learn. As schools reopen, protect students and staff as they return to their classrooms. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
God of life, embrace the souls of all departed and gather them into your glorious presence. We thank you for their example and rejoice in their lives, as we grieve the loss of 4.5 million lives to COVID worldwide including 644,000 in the United States. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Receive these prayers, O God, and those in our hearts known only to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Collects
The Collect of the Day
Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, 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 ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3: 20, 21
Go in peace. Share the Good News.
Thanks be to God.
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