Contents
- Propers (Collect and Lessons) for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, with Hymns.
- Link to the Parish website, whereon is found the YouTube live-stream of our 10:30 a.m. (EDT) service.
- Parish Announcements for the week of October 6th, 2024
Propers for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.
The Book of Common Prayer 1928.
The Collect.
O GOD, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; Mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Epistle. Ephesians iv. 17.
THIS I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But ye have not so learned Christ; if so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: that ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: and be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
The Gospel. Matthew ix. 1.
JESUS entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. And he arose, and departed to his house. But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Hymns:
Processional Hymn: O splendor of God’s glory bright – #158(2)
Sermon Hymn: Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates #484
Communion Hymn: Come with us O blessed Jesus #211
Recessional Hymn: How firm a foundation #564
Watch this Sunday’s live-stream!
Our new website is live and may be found at cca-nc.org. This website should simplify and streamline our information-sharing quite a bit, including the fact that our most current YouTube live-stream will always be found at “Watch this Sunday’s live-stream,” accessible from the menu-bar at the top of the page.
The website is also a place to check our “Current operating status” – in other words, whether or not the church is open for services, in case of inclement weather (or unusual episodes like the sabotage of transformers a few years ago). If in doubt, check us out! Other options include Meet Our Clergy, Who We Are, Services and Office Hours, and How to find us.
All of these links can also be found by scrolling down the main page, as can also sections on “Find Your Place” – ministries of the parish, which you may wish to join – “Recent Media,” both video and audio, and “Recent Posts” on our nascent blog page. The goal is for this to become a “one-stop shop” for information about Christ Church Anglican.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact our media team at [email protected]. And if you wish to volunteer for our media team, please contact our IT/AV/Social media specialist, John Fesq, at [email protected]. Many thanks to John, for all the hard work he has put into this!
Announcements for the Week of October 6, 2024
If you are visiting us: Welcome to Christ Church Anglican, Southern Pines! Thank you for being with us. We are very pleased to have you join us for the service, and hope that your worship here is a blessing to you. Please sign the guest book on the table in the narthex, and provide appropriate contact information. Include your email address in order to be placed on our parish email list: you won’t be bombarded with mail, but it’s a good way to keep in touch. And may God bless you!
Relief for Western North Carolina – Samaritan’s Purse Appeal: For the remainder of this month of October, Christ Church Anglican is collecting financial donations, be they large or small, which will be sent by our parish to Samaritan’s Purse: a Christian humanitarian organization located in Boone, NC, in the heart of the area devastated by Hurricane Helene.
To donate to Samaritan’s Purse in the name of Christ Church Anglican, please write “Hurricane Relief for Western NC” on your checks made out to our parish (or an envelope containing cash, if you so choose) and place them in the offering plate, or give them to our Treasurer, Bud Saulsbury, or to Fr. Tom. We will be collecting through the last Sunday of the month, October 27th. Thank you for your generous contributions to assist our neighbors to the west, who are dealing with devastation to not only their homes and livelihoods, but in many case, whole communities.
Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States, and often stays behind after the initial response to rebuild or restore houses for needy families. Samaritan’s Purse is responding in five locations across four states after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast – including western North Carolina, where their headquarters is located.
As noted on their website, they are providing relief in the mountains of Watauga County, North Carolina—home to Samaritan’s Purse international headquarters in the town of Boone. The town and surrounding communities have been particularly hard-hit with toppled trees, flooding, road damage, and a lack of power and water. This response extends to include neighboring counties in North Carolina (Ashe and Avery) and eastern Tennessee (Johnson).
Additional opportunities to provide relief to the western Counties: In-kind donations of clothing, pillows, and blankets will be collected starting Friday at Southern Pines Fire Station #2 off Route 22 across from the Airport. Until noon Friday, donations are being accepted at the Airport. According to Bud, they also happily accept assistance with loading and unloading!
For those in Pinehurst or vicinity, donations are also being collected at First Baptist Church of Pinehurst (on 211 across from Pinewild) – thank you to Bonnie for that information. Items accepted include bottled water, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers/wipes, hand sanitizer, contractor trash bags, first aid supplies, bleach, flashlights, batteries, shovels, brooms, and coolers.
Additional options are listed on our website and Facebook page. And of course, please continue to pray, both for those living and working in the affected area, and for those who are working to help them!
Holy Days for the Week of October 6th:
Monday, October 7th: William Tyndale, Priest and Translator of Scripture (1536)
Thursday, October 10th: St. Paulinus, Missionary and Archbishop (655)
