Propers and Announcements for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity: November 9th, 2025
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” – Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)
- Propers (Collect and Lessons) for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity, with hymns.
- Link to “Watch this Sunday’s live-stream” on our parish website.
- Parish Announcements for the week of November 9th, 2025.
The Collect.
GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace: that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Epistle. Ephesians 6:10-20
FINALLY, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
The Gospel. St. John 4:46-54
There was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
Hymns:
Nota Bene: In lieu of the Gradual and Alleluia being chanted by our cantor, we will be singing a Gradual Hymn, bracketing the reading of the Gospel: the first two verses (1 and 2) will be sung before the Gospel is read, and the second two after (3 and 4). This week’s Gradual Hymn is “Soldiers of Christ, arise,” sung to the tune of “Crown Him with many crowns” (Diademata).
Processional Hymn: Christ whose glory fills the skies – #153
Gradual Hymn: Soldiers of Christ, arise – Insert (separate sheet, found on the narthex table next to the bulletins): v. 1 & 2]
[The Gospel]
Gradual Hymn: Soldiers of Christ, arise – Insert: v. 3 & 4
Sermon Hymn: O for a thousand tongues to sing – #776
Communion Hymn: When Jesus left his Father’s throne #331
Recessional Hymn: A mighty fortress is our God– #551
The service of Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, is broadcast weekly via YouTube and on our website:
If a live-stream of a Sunday service is accomplished, the audio of that Sunday’s sermon will usually be posted sometime Sunday evening on the media page on our website.
On any given day, check our “Current operating status” – in other words, whether or not the church is open for services or office hours, in case of inclement weather or unusual episodes (like the sabotage of transformers a few years ago). Check for changes to the service schedule (to include seasonal services such as Holy Week and Christmas) at Services and Office Hours.
The weekly parish email is reproduced on theNews and announcements page. In addition, each of our after-service Christian Education sessions will have a post there where you can review the class video and access any handouts that were available. You’re also welcome to leave a comment or a question about the class on that page as well!
And lastly…if you ever want to ask a question, make a comment, contact someone about a ministry opportunity…please drop us a line using our church contact page. We’ll get your question or concern directed to the right person.
(Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity)
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 if you wish, share your email or other contact information with us. And may God bless you!
Gradual Hymn to replace canted Alleluia: A reminder that the congregation will be singing a Gradual Hymn, bracketing the reading of the Gospel: two verses (1 and 2) will be sung before the Gospel is read, and two after (verses 3 and 4).
Our Gradual Hymn for today is “Soldiers of Christ, arise,” to the tune Diademata (best known from the hymn “Crown Him with many crowns”); it will be found on a separate sheet on the narthex table, next to the bulletins.
Reverence before worship: Engaging in silent prayer or meditation before the service helps us to prepare our hearts and minds to enter into the presence of God. So doing aids in our ability to listen for God’s guidance and wisdom during the service, and in general may help to foster a deeper connection with the Father and with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Even if we do not feel called to engage in this practice ourselves, let us please be mindful of the fact that unnecessary or audible conversation may distract others who wish to prepare their hearts and minds for the service. Some conversation before the service may be necessary, for which reason we will endeavor to keep the doors between the social area and the nave of the church closed. But as much as possible, let us endeavor to follow the dictum,
“Before the service, speak to God.
During the service, let God speak to you.
After the service, speak to one another.”
Qualified Charitable Distributions: As the end of the year approaches, this may apply to some of our members:
“A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a way for individuals age 70½ or older to donate directly from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity, which can satisfy Required Minimum Distributions and reduce taxable income. QCDs are not reported as taxable income, meaning they provide an upfront tax exclusion and do not require itemizing deduction. The QCD must be completed by December 31st of the current calendar year” [source: Google AI].
Should you desire to make a year-end donation to Christ Church Anglican for 2025, please see Austin Chestnut, our Senior Warden and Treasurer, for details. Many thanks!
Christian Education: John Fesq is facilitating the viewing of a series of Sunday School class videos from Holy Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church in Fairfax, VA. The class is an introduction to one of the works of Richard Hooker, who was an an important and influential English Reformer in the mid to late 1500’s. In particular, we will be exposed to Book Five of his “Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity.” The class will look at the Anglican underpinnings and viewpoints of such topics as:
- Worship
- Church buildings and settings
- Preaching
- The Book of Common Prayer
- Liturgy (in 4 classes) (this Sunday’s lesson, Week 8)
- Sacraments
- Traditional ceremonies and services
- Ministry
The class will be viewed after Sunday service outside the sanctuary on our big television screen, after we’ve had time to fellowship for a little bit. The classes tend to run 45 minutes to an hour, not including any discussion we’d like to have afterwards.
We encourage you to plan to make time after Sunday services to stay and learn with us!
The video (and handout if there is one) for each week’s lesson is posted on the website in our News and Announcements section. If you can’t be here for a lesson, or if you just want to go back over it, go to that Sunday lesson’s page. At the bottom of each lesson’s page, there’s an area to leave comments and questions…we’d love to hear from you if you have either!
Midweek (Wednesday) Eucharist: Unless otherwise noted, we offer a service of Holy Communion – also known as the Holy Eucharist, the Lord’s Supper, or the Mass – at 10:00 on Wednesday mornings. This service includes an opportunity for the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing, for those who may desire this ministry.
Please Note: We are continuing to look for the following volunteers:
- Altar Guild – Please see Sandy, after the service, if you are willing to serve God and our parish by helping to prepare the altar and chancel for services.
- Fellowship Meal Team – Please see Amanda or Lindsey if you are willing to bring a main course, salad or side, bread, or dessert. The more folks who participate, the less each individual or family needs to spend!
- Altar Flowers – We are now doing our own altar flowers; donations toward the cost of purchasing flowers (significantly less than purchasing pre-made arrangements!), as well as donations of time and talent if your suite of skills include floral arrangements, are greatly appreciated. Please see Amanda if you can assist.
- Housekeeping – As another cost-cutting measure, we are shifting the cleaning of the church to an “in-house” operation. Our hired cleaning crew have turned in their keys. Volunteers to assist in keeping our church neat, clean, and tidy are greatly welcomed – if you are willing to help out, please see Lindsey. Many thanks!
