Christ Church
In the City of Chattanooga & the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
The Day of Pentecost
May 19th, 2024
10:30AM
WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU HAVE JOINED US
IN THE WORSHIP OF GOD AT CHRIST CHURCH
Christ Church is an Episcopal Church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. We serve as the local presence of the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion in our community. As part of our connection to the larger church we make use of a set liturgy, The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), that gives words, structure, and direction to our worship and ritual actions alongside those of the larger Anglican Communion. Our worship is grounded in the Catholic tradition with its rich symbolism connecting us across time with the church of earlier ages. In addition to the BCP, you will find the blue Hymnal in the pew rack in front of you. Service music is found in the front of the Hymnal. The use of bells, colors, incense, and song connects us to God’s abundant grace with all of our senses.
Boldface type is used to highlight words spoken by the congregation, and liturgical directions or explanations are printed in italics.
You will notice that incense is an important part of our worship as Anglo-Catholics. It is burned as a reminder that all our prayers, and the most especially those prayers that we offer together in the liturgy, ascend into God’s presence “through Jesus Christ our Lord.” According to Holy Scripture, the prayers of the saints are in “golden bowls full of incense” before the throne of God (Revelation 5:8). But above all, in the context of the Eucharist, incense signifies the “fragrant offering” of that “sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God” (Philippians 4:18), offered on our behalf by Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:2).
We celebrate the eucharist each Sunday at Christ Church as our main act of worship. We welcome all people baptized in the name of the Trinity to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This practice allows us to acknowledge our real unity across Christian divisions while still maintaining our belief in the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the bread and wine. If you are not baptized or prefer not to receive, please feel free to come forward to receive a blessing by crossing your arms over your chest.
We are delighted that you are here with us this morning. We hope that Christ Church can be a spiritual home for you where you can be nourished by God. Please feel free to speak to Father Will if you would like to know how to become more involved or to receive the sacraments of baptism or confession.
A Note on Children in Worship
“The chief thing is not to keep children quiet, but to help them join in as fully as possible. That calls for a good deal from the older people by way of practical help, encouragement and example. Reverence in church is not a matter of noise or no noise–but much more a matter of wholehearted joining in the true spirit of thanksgiving.” –Alan Ecclestone
Please let us know if there is any way we can offer practical support or encouragement to help the children join in worship.
Care and Connection at Christ Church
Whether you are here for the first time or a long time worshiper at Christ Church, we want to make sure that we are able to offer you connection and care. We are committed to being a church community that is open and caring for everyone. Christ Church is here to bring soup by when you are sick, to make a cup of coffee when you need to talk, and to witness to Christ’s presence in your life.
Please feel free to contact Fr. Will with any pastoral concerns or questions that you may have. He is happy to hear confessions, to anoint the sick, and to bring communion to those unable to attend on Sunday.
Fr. Will Levanway
(cell) 629.203.2531
(office) 423.266.4263
frwill@christchurchchattanooga.org
Jennifer McKinney, Senior Warden
(cell) 423.595.3673
8:00 AM The Holy Eucharist, Rite I BCP 323
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II BCP 355
Page numbers refer to the red Book of Common Prayer in the Pew Rack.
The Hymnal is the blue book; “S” numbers are found in the front of the Hymnal.
Prelude: In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712 J.S. Bach
Hymn in Procession: A mighty sound from heaven Hymnal 230
(Song of the Holy Spirit)
Opening Acclamation Hymnal S-72
Collect for purity BCP 355
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid:
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.
Hymn of Praise: Gloria in excelsis (Powell) Hymnal S-280
Sung in unison by all.
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14
The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry. He said to me, “Mortal, can these bones live?” I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will lay sinews on you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am the Lord.”
So I prophesied as I had been commanded; and as I prophesied, suddenly there was a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. I looked, and there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them; but there was no breath in them. Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.” I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude.
Then he said to me, “Mortal, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are cut off completely.’ Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: I am going to open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people; and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will act,” says the Lord.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 104:25-35, 37 Benedic, anima mea
Sung by a cantor with all singing the refrain.
25. O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
26. Yonder is the great and wide sea
with its living things too many to number, *
creatures both small and great.
Refrain
27. There move the ships,
and there is that Leviathan, *
which you have made for the sport of it.
28. All of them look to you *
to give them their food in due season.
Refrain
29. You give it to them; they gather it; *
you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.
30. You hide your face, and they are terrified; *
you take away their breath,
and they die and return to their dust.
31. You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; *
and so you renew the face of the earth.
Refrain
32. May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; *
may the Lord rejoice in all his works.
33. He looks at the earth and it trembles; *
he touches the mountains and they smoke.
Refrain
34. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; *
I will praise my God while I have my being.
35. May these words of mine please him; *
I will rejoice in the Lord.
36. Bless the Lord, O my soul. *
Hallelujah!
Refrain
Second Reading Acts 2:1-21
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
`In the last days it will be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.
Even upon my slaves, both men and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy.
And I will show portents in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and smoky mist.
The sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' "
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn: Holy Spirit, ever living Hymnal 511
(Abbot’s Leigh)
The Holy Gospel John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
People:
Jesus said to his disciples, ”When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.
“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.
“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
Celebrant:
People:
The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Will Levanway
The Nicene Creed BCP 326
Said in unison.
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 BCP 392
The Leader and People pray responsively
Reader: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Brian our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
Silence
The People may add their own thanksgivings
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. and the people respond with Amen.
The Confession BCP 360
Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
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.
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, ✠ forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace BCP 360
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
The Offertory
Vater unser im Himmelreich Georg Böhm
Presentation Hymn: Come down, O Love divine Hymnal 516
(Down Ampney)
THE HOLY COMMUNION
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367
The Sursum Corda Hymnal S-120
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing,
always and everywhere to give thanks to you,
Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true
promise, the Holy Spirit came down [on this day] from
heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead
them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the
confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power
to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel
to all nations.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus (Proulx) Hymnal S-125
Sung by all.
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
The people kneel as the Celebrant continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love
which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling
of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the
prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your
Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from
the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.
In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy
to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error
into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took
bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and
gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body,
which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, 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. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me.
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you,
O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this
bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon
these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of
Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your
Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him,
being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time,
put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to
that heavenly country where, with the ever-blessed and glorious
Virgin Mary and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting
heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church,
and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:
The Lord’s Prayer (Plainsong) Hymnal S-119
Sung by all
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.
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
A period of silence is kept
Fraction Anthem: Lamb of God (Powell) Hymnal S-163
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
grant us peace.
The Communion
Everyone is welcome to come forward at this time. All Christians baptized with water in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Those who do not wish to receive Holy Communion may come forward for a blessing; please indicate this to the Priest by crossing your arms over your chest.
Post-communion Prayer BCP 366
Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your Son,
and heirs of your eternal kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out
to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you
as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Blessing
The Dismissal Hymnal S-174
Hymn in Procession: Father eternal, Ruler of creation Hymnal 573
(Langham)
The Angelus
V. The angel of the Lord announced to Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost
V. Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
V. Behold the handmaiden of the Lord.
R. Be it unto me according to thy word.
V. Hail Mary…
R. Holy Mary…
V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
V. Hail Mary…
R. Holy Mary…
V. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The Officiant reads this prayer:
We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought unto the glory of his resurrection; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Postlude: Fantasia super: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV 651 J.S. Bach
Prayer List
Prayers are asked for: Patricia McKay· Anne Cook· Jan Dyer· Craig Steele· David Ratchford Sr.· Mary Carter Duncan· Joel King· Greta Howard· Fr. Harry Lawrence· Ben Sanzo· Paul McDaniel · Rob Lawrence· Nancy Poston
Please let Fr. Will know if you know of anyone who needs to be added to our prayer list.
Pentecost Potluck
Please join us for potluck even if you are unable to bring a dish. We will be using this time together to renew our volunteer lists. Those who are interested in restarting our Society of Mary cell and our renewed childcare on Sunday mornings will also check in during this time. Pentecost is a wonderful occasion for us to gather as a church and to find more and more ways for all of us to contribute to our rich life together.
Artwork Showcase ft. Father Harry
Father Harry will have his artwork showcased at Hart Gallery with others that participated in a 6 week Wise Elders' Art Group. The opening reception will be on Tuesday, May 21st 1-3pm at 110 East Main Street.
Upcoming Events
- Holy Eucharist Rite I - May 19th @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
A spoken service of Holy Eucharist in traditional Rite I language, Sunday morning at 8 am.
- Adult Education Meeting - May 19th @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Sundays at 9:15 am.
- The Day of Pentecost - May 19th @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Streamed on Facebook or in-person.
- Monthly Potluck Lunch - May 19th @ 11:30 am
Lunch will be in Fox Hall following the 10:30 service. The church will provide the entrée and beverages, so, bring your favorite side, salad, or dessert. Everyone is invited to lunch, whether you bring a dish or not! We look forward to this opportunity to gather together as a church community, and to know one another better!
- Vestry Meeting - May 19th @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Vestry of Christ Church will meet both in Fox Hall and via Zoom.
- Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II - May 22nd @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Wednesdays at 5:45 pm.
Service Rota
Date | Reader(s) | Greeter(s) |
May 19 | Seth Sizer | Monika Barger Susan Brooks |
May 26 | Rachel Lamar | Danese Sizer Seth Sizer |
June 2 | Jennifer McKinney | ? Mark Reneau |
Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. William Levanway, Priest-in-Charge
Director of Music & Organist: Dr. Adrienne Cox
Seminarian: Jordan Trendelman
Greeter(s): Monika Barger & Susan Brooks
Reader(s): Seth Sizer
Cantor: Adrienne Cox
663 Douglas Street @ McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403
ChristChurchChattanooga.org | 423-266-4263
office@ChristChurchChattanooga.org