All Saints’ Sunday
November 7, 2021
Opening Acclamation
The Lord be with you,
and also with you.
Collect for Purity
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Processional
Silence
Song of Praise
The Collect of the Day
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Holy God, giver of blessing to hungry and hated, you overturn tables of privilege and greed. Teach us a new way of being beyond reward, beyond revenge, so that we may do to others as we would have them do to us; through Jesus Christ, who prays for all who crucify him.
Amen.
First Lesson Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream: I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, and four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another.
As for me, Daniel, my spirit was troubled within me, and the visions of my head terrified me. I approached one of the attendants to ask him the truth concerning all this. So he said that he would disclose to me the interpretation of the matter: “As for these four great beasts, four kings shall arise out of the earth. But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever—forever and ever.”
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 149
Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new *song;
Sing his praise in the congregation of the *faithful.
Let Israel rejoice in his *Maker;
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their *King.
Let them praise his Name in the *dance;
Let them sing praise to him with timbrel and *harp.
For the Lord takes pleasure in his *people
And adorns the poor with *victory.
Let the faithful rejoice in *triumph;
Let them be joyful on their *beds.
Let the praises of God be in their *throat
And a two-edged sword in their *hand;
To wreak vengeance on the nations and punishment on the *peoples
To bind their kings in chains and their nobles with links of *iron.
To inflict on them the *judgments
This is the glory for all his faithful *people.
Glory be to the Father and to the *Son.
And to the Holy *Spirit.
As it was in the be*ginning.
Is now and ever shall be, A*men
Second Lesson Ephesians 1:11-23
We have also received an inheritance in Christ. We were destined by the plan of God, who accomplishes everything according to his design. We are called to be an honor to God’s glory because we were the first to hope in Christ. You too heard the word of truth in Christ, which is the good news of your salvation. You were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit because you believed in Christ. The Holy Spirit is the down payment on our inheritance, which is applied toward our redemption as God’s own people, resulting in the honor of God’s glory.
Since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, this is the reason that I don’t stop giving thanks to God for you when I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, will give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation that makes God known to you. I pray that the eyes of your heart will have enough light to see what is the hope of God’s call, what is the richness of God’s glorious inheritance among believers, and what is the overwhelming greatness of God’s power that is working among us believers. This power is conferred by the energy of God’s powerful strength. God’s power was at work in Christ when God raised him from the dead and sat him at God’s right side in the heavens, far above every ruler and authority and power and angelic power, any power that might be named not only now but in the future. God put everything under Christ’s feet and made him head of everything in the church, which is his body. His body, the church, is the fullness of Christ, who fills everything in every way.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
The Gospel Reading Luke 6:20-31
+ This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Then he looked up at his disciples and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
“Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.
“Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
“Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven, for that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
“But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your consolation.
“Woe to you who are full now,
for you will be hungry.
“Woe to you who are laughing now,
for you will mourn and weep.
“Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.
“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who asks of you, and if anyone takes away what is yours, do not ask for it back again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Gospel Acclamation
Homily Rev. Danny Bryant
The 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.
The Prayers of the People
Leader Almighty and ever-living God, hear the prayers which we offer in faith and love:
For peace, and for your salvation to be known throughout the world, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church and for the unity of all Christian people,
Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For all who serve and lead in your Church, for bishops, priests and deacons, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For all your people, growing in the faith of Christ, and passing it on to generations
yet to come, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For all who live and work in this community, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For families, and for those who live alone, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For all who are sick in body or in mind, and for those who care for them, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For all in authority, and especially for Biden our President, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For all who have been entrusted with the responsibility of government, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader For those who work for peace, justice, and righteousness throughout the world, Lord hear us:
People Lord, graciously hear us.
Leader Let us offer our prayers as the Lord leads.
You are encouraged to add your own prayers, silently or aloud.
Leader Rejoicing in the fellowship of your holy apostles and martyrs, and of all your servants departed this life in your faith and fear, we commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to you, Lord God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ, to save us from our sins, to intercede for us in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. Let us then confess our sins in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments and to live in love and peace:
Silence
Leader & People
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned in thought and word and deed, and in what we have left undone. 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 walk in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant We are fellow-citizens with the saints and of the household of God, through Christ our Lord, who came and preached peace to those who were far off and those who were near. (Ephesians 2: 19, 17) The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Offertory
Presentation Hymn
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise him, all creatures here below
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
Celebrating at the Lord’s Table
Celebrant Be present, be present, Lord Jesus Christ our risen high priest; make yourself known in the breaking of bread.
People Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant The Lord be with you
People and also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant Father, Lord of all creation, we praise you for your goodness and your love. When we turned away you did not reject us. You came to meet us in your Son, welcomed us as your children and prepared a table where we might feast with you. In Christ you shared our life that we might live in him and he in us. People He opened wide his arms upon the cross and, with love stronger than death, he made the perfect sacrifice for sin.
Celebrant In the saints you have given us an example of godly living, that, rejoicing in their fellowship, we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us, and with them receive the unfading crown of glory:
Lord Jesus Christ, our redeemer, on the night before you died you came to table with your friends. Taking bread, you gave thanks, broke it and gave it to them saying, Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.
People Lord Jesus, we bless you: you are the bread of life.
Celebrant At the end of supper you took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins; do this in remembrance of me.
People Lord Jesus, we bless you: you are the true vine.
Celebrant Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ:
People dying, you destroyed our death, rising, you restored our life; Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Celebrant Holy Spirit, giver of life, come upon us now; may this bread and wine be to us the body and blood of our Savior Jesus Christ.
People As we eat and drink these holy gifts make us, who know our need of grace, one in Christ, our risen Lord.
Celebrant Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity: with your whole Church throughout the world we offer you this sacrifice of thanks and praise and lift our voice to join the song of heaven, for ever praising you and saying:
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
God of power and might.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Celebrant Thanks be to you, our God, for your gift beyond words.
People Amen. Amen. Amen.
Celebrant As our Savior Christ has taught us, so we pray:
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant The bread which we break is a sharing in the body of Christ.
People We being many are one body, for we all share in one bread.
The Invitation
Celebrant The gifts of God for the people of God.
People Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Communion Music
The Great Silence
When all have received communion, ministers and people keep silence for reflection.
Prayer After Communion
Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.
The Blessing
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Recessional
The Dismissal
Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.