St. Francis Church Biblically minded. Mission Driven.

The Right Reverend John C. Bauerschmidt--Bishop of Tennessee

The Reverend Joseph B. Howard--Vicar

Order of Worship

St. Francis Church is a community dedicated to the

transformation of lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ for
the Kingdom of God.

The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity
Proper 23, Year A
A congregation of the Diocese of Tennessee and the world-wide Anglican Communion
A note for visitors: We’re thankful that you could join us for worship today, and we
pray God blesses you in your time here. The service is printed in your bulletin. If you
have any questions don’t hesitate to ask someone around you!

St. Francis Church we want to encourage families to worship together. In order to

be a community where all ages feel welcome, we provide coloring materials for children
to use during worship and seek to understand the specific gifts and challenges that
children bring. We encourage you, should you feel comfortable doing so, to sit toward
the front with your children, as little-ones are often more attentive if they can see what is
happening. After the second reading, children 6 years old and below are invited to take
part in children’s chapel.

We understand that there may be times when it is best to take advantage of child care,
and nursury is provided.

In Preparation for worship: We invite you to take a few moments before the service
begins to be still, and rest from the business of your lives. Take time to breathe deeply,
and reflect upon the past week, preparing yourself to come before God in worship.
When you’re ready, you might say the following prayer or one like it in preparation for
worship.

O Almighty God, who pours out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and
of supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of
heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled
affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; though Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

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 The Word of God
Processional: How firm a foundation Hymnal 636

Opening Acclamation:
All Standing

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Collect for Purity:

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.

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Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis S 280

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.

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Collect of the Day:
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may
continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever Amen.

First Reading: Isaiah 25:1-9

All sit.

The prophet praises God for protecting the needy and the poor, and for destroying
death’s power. Those who are faithful to God receive salvation.

A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah:

O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done
wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. For you have made the city a
heap, the fortified city a ruin; the palace of aliens is a city no more, it will never be rebuilt.
Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you.
For you have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter
from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast of the ruthless was like a
winter rainstorm, the noise of aliens like heat in a dry place, you subdued the heat with
the shade of clouds; the song of the ruthless was stilled. On this mountain the LORD of
hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food
filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain
the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will
swallow up death forever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and
the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It
will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save
us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

The Psalm of the day:

Remain seated

Psalm 23
Dominus regit me

1 The LORD is my shepherd; *
I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *
and leads me beside still waters.

3 He revives my soul *
and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake.

4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil; *
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those
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 who trouble me; *
you have anointed my head with oil,
and my cup is running over.

6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life, *
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Second Reading: Philippians 4:1-9

Paul contends that his qualifications for being a teacher of the faith count for nothing
compared to knowing the risen Christ.

A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Church in Philippi.

My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the
Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind
in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have
struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my
co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will
say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry
about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever
is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think
about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard
and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

The Children Come forward for a prayer, and then depart for Children’s
Chapel

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Sequence Hymn: What a friend we have in Jesus Lift Every Voice and Sing 109

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Holy Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
All stand.

Jesus uses a parable of a marriage feast to stress the importance of being prepared for
the coming of the kingdom. Our invitation can come at any time.

Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to _______.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared
to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had
been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves,
saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen
and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding
banquet.’ But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business,
while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged.
He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his
slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the
main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’ Those slaves went out
into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall
was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there
who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here
without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants,
‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be
weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ

Sermon: The Rev. Joseph B. Howard

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
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 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: Let us pray

In our Diocese we pray for Christ Church, Alto.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Church of the Province of West
Africa, The Most Rev’d Justice Ofei Akrofi Archbishop of West Africa & Bishop
of Accra

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;

People: That we all may be one.

Leader: We pray for those whose hearts are being prepared by grace to join in your
work through St. Francis Church.
People: Increase our faithfulness, empower us to serve you.

Leader: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
People: That your Name may be glorified by all people.

Leader: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;

People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

Leader: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the
world;
People: That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Leader: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

People: That our works may find favor in your sight.

Leader: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
People: That they may be delivered from their distress.

Leader: Give to the departed eternal rest;

People: Let light perpetual shine upon them.

Leader: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
People: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
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Leader:

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Silence

Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth:
Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your
will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession

Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence.

Minister and People:

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.

All stand

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Announcements

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 y The Holy Communion y
Offertory music selected by the musician
All stand for the Doxology: Hymnal 380 (last verse)

Celebrant: All things come of thee O Lord.

People: And of thine own have we given thee.
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 him thanks and praise.

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; who on
the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection
opened to us the way of everlasting life.

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:

The Sanctus: S-130

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.

Please stand or kneel at this time, as best helps you to pray.

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Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we
had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus
Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of
us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a
perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son,
the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may
faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and
at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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,

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed by 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.

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The Breaking of the Bread
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for
you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

ON RECEIVING COMMUNION:

All baptized Christians who are in love and charity with their neighbors are welcome to
receive communion. If you do not wish to receive, you are invited to come for a prayer
of blessing—simply cross your arms over your chest to let the servers know that you will
not be receiving.

Prayers before receiving can be found on pages 337 (the Prayer of Humble Access)
and 834 in the Book of Common Prayer (the red books available under your chairs).

Communion music chosen by the accompanist

Post-Communion Prayer
After Communion, the Celebrant says:
Let us Pray

The minister and people together, pray:

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

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The Recessional: Christ whose glory fills the skies Hymnal 7

Celebrant says the dismissal

People: Thanks be to God.

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A Note on Today’s Readings
Proper 23, Year A

Welcome to St. Francis Church. During these last weeks of the Church Year, we come to
the section of Matthew’s Gospel marked by intense confrontations between Jesus and the
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religious establishment; these confrontations were to lead to his crucifixion. In today’s
Gospel, Jesus is again teaching about the Kingdom. Here it is described in a way that
antagonized the establishment. If those who are religious do not respond to God’s call,
they will be replaced by others who do respond.

In the first reading, Isaiah foresees the Kingdom of God as a great feast (the same image
Jesus uses in today’s Gospel reading) and as a feast for all people, not just a few. This is
one of the places in the Hebrew Scriptures where we see Israel’s understanding of God as a
national or tribal God expanding into seeing God as God of all.

We continue to read Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Paul brings his letter to its conclusion,
calling on the people to live in peace and unity and to help one another.

Our gathering in Eucharist is a foreshadowing of the Kingdom of God. We are called to

bring all people into this fellowship and meal. In this way, the Kingdom of God is revealed
and humanity’s hope is made more certain.

From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing

Incorporated, New York.

Good News Daily

Volume VIII
(
October 12–18, 2008 Number 41
Sunday, October 12

Matthew 15:21-28 But she came and worshiped him and pleaded again, “Lord, help me!”
(v.25 NLT)

The Gentile woman who lived in the region of Tyre and Sidon came to Jesus saying, “Have
mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David!” Her daughter had a demon and it was tormenting her
greatly. Though the woman is a Gentile, she recognized Jesus as “Lord, Son of David.”

The disciples want Jesus to send her away. He and the woman engage in some sharp
dialog, at the end of which Jesus says “Your faith is great. Your request is granted.” She
would not take “no” for an answer, and her daughter is instantly healed.

Are we ready to storm the gates of heaven with our prayers, or do we give up saying “God
is too busy to bother with me”? Remember: “Ask and it will be given, seek and you will
find, knock and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). We have to ask for what we need!

The story is told of a man who arrives at his heavenly home and finds a whole room full of
gifts. “What are these?” he asks the Lord, who replies: “These are blessings I prepared for
you, which you never requested.”

We plead: Lord help us!

Micah 6:1-8; Psalms 146, 147; 1 Corinthians 4:9-16

Monday, October 13

Acts 26:1-23 I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all
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Judea, and also to the Gentiles, all must turn from their sins and turn to God—and prove
they have changed by the good things they do. (v.20)

Salvation is like a gift card to a fine restaurant—Jesus has paid for it. So why are we still
hungering for assurance, saying things like “I hope I make it to heaven.”? It is a free gift.
We need to accept it and use it to grow in grace.

As the song says, “They will know we are Christians by our love.” As we gratefully accept
God’s wonderful gift, we turn from our sins and turn to Him, proving by our good deeds
how much we appreciate His loving kindness.

The spiritual equation is: first faith; then, as we put our faith into action, the goodness and
love follow. Can you look back five years (or months) and see how your life has changed
for the better since you became a Christian? Are you trusting God more and giving up
your fears? Have you cleaned up your speech? Less gossip and criticism and taken on
more kindly comments? Are you keeping the Lord’s name and day holy? Have you given
up lustful thoughts and covetousness? Are you honoring your parents and elders? No
dishonesty and cheating? Use the 10 Commandments as a check list. They are commands,
not suggestions!

Father, help me turn from my sin and turn to You and prove I have changed by the good
things I do.

Micah 7:1-7; Psalms 1, 2, 3; Luke 8:26-39

Tuesday, October 14

Psalm 5 Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your
plan for me to follow. (v.8)

At our church, October is “clergy appreciation month.” We are encouraged to write a

note or send a card to our clergy thanking them for a special teaching or very meaningful
sermon that has touched our heart, or just in general thanking them for their faithful
leadership of God’s people. (It is so easy to take their hard work for granted, so this is a
great reminder.)

It might also be a good time to thank the choir, the ushers, the Sunday School teachers,
the altar guild, the flower guild, the youth group helpers, the janitors, and all the other
people who keep our church running smoothly. Certainly our Lord leads us to an attitude
of gratitude.

One member of our parish always gives the choir a huge box of chocolates for Easter and
Christmas. In the midst of extra rehearsals and singing more services, we are greatly
cheered by her kindness.

Lead me, Lord, to thanking all those who bless my life.

Jonah 1:1-17a; Psalm 6; Luke 8:40-56; Acts 26:24—27:8

Wednesday, October 15

Psalm 119:1-24 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
(v.11)
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Many of us memorized Bible verses in Sunday School—in other words, hidden God’s word
in our hearts and minds. We all know how quickly our children and grandchildren can
repeat a jingle they hear on radio or TV, so we know they can memorize! I really encourage
everyone to help them memorize Scripture.

It is a wonderful legacy and great gift to have verses from God’s work to sustain us in
times of joy and sorrow, times of testing or uncertainty. The psalmist says, “As I learn your
righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should” (v.7).

What a great tribute to be known as a man or woman of integrity, who follows the law of
the Lord. The psalmist also says, “Your laws please me; they give me wise advice” (v.24)
and “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions” (v.18).

Help us delight in Your decrees and hide Your word in our hearts, dear Lord.

Jonah 1:17—2:10; Acts 27:9-26; Luke 9:1-17

Thursday, October 16

Jonah 3:1—4:11 When God saw what they had done and how they had put a stop to their
evil ways, he changed his mind and did not carry out the destruction he had threatened.
(v.10)

God asks Jonah to announce His judgment against the great city of Nineveh because He
has seen how wicked its people have become. But Jonah goes in the opposite direction to
try to get away from the Lord. After a huge storm at sea, the sailors cast lots to see who
had brought this punishment upon them. Jonah lost the toss and was thrown into the sea
where he is swallowed by a great fish.

After three days and three nights inside the fish, Jonah prays to God and the fish spits him
out on the beach. He finally goes to Nineveh and gives God’s message. The people repent
and pray to God, and He forgives them. Our God is a forgiving God, praise His name!

All through the Old Testament, we see God making His covenant with His people and
them breaking it. But He is the God of a second and third chance to us (New Testament
believers) as well. It must grieve God’s heart that He has to rescue us again and again.

Please help us keep our covenant with You holy, dear Lord, and not try to run away from
You.

Psalm 18:1-20; Acts 27:27-44; Luke 9:18-27

Friday, October 17

Psalm 16 You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the
pleasures of living with Your forever. (v.11)

Jesus has told us that he is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The psalmist understood that
a life lived in God’s presence is a truly blessed life. We do not walk life’s path alone—for He
is always with us—and, as the poem Footprints points out, he is often carrying us.

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To be a member of the Body of Christ gives us a spiritual family to lift us up in prayer
and surround us with loving kindness. Often, our biological family lives far away, and
sometimes they are not believers; but we always have the joy of God’s presence and the
pleasure of living with Him forever.

Let’s invite our un-churched relatives, friends, and neighbors to share in this wonderful
“forever family.” As one writer has put it, “Evangelism is simply one beggar telling another
beggar where to find bread.” Help them find the Bread of Life—our Lord Jesus Christ.

Dear Lord, help us invite the people in our life to share in the joy of God’s presence.

Song of Solomon 1:2-8; Psalm 17; Acts 28:1-16; Luke 9:28-36

Saturday, October 18

Acts 28:17-31 “I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could
explain to you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel—
the Messiah—has already come.” (v.20)

Paul finally arrives in Rome after terrible storms at sea and a shipwreck on the island of
Malta. Paul has preached and healed all along the way. Here, in Rome, he is under house
guard but can have people come to his house. He teaches about the Kingdom of God and
Jesus, lecturing from morning to night. He is able to do this for two full years. I imagine
that many of the soldiers who were his guards became believers after hearing Paul teach
and preach.

Perhaps our circumstances are not what we would like them to be (Paul no doubt would
have rather been free), but we can still share the love of God and build bridges so the
people we come into contact with can come to faith in Christ.

Dear Lord, help us share the light of Your love with everyone in our life.

Song of Solomon 1:9—2:7; Psalms 20, 21; Luke 9:37-50

by Larry Standish
Used with permission from the BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP
P. O. Box 380, Winter Park, FL 32790

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 Announcements

There are several upcoming events here at St. Francis that everyone should be aware of,
including:

Please join us for our ongoing Bible studies: One of our Bible studies meets
at the Chick-fil-a free stander across from Rivergate mall (next to Rafferty’s) at 6:30 on
Wednesdays while another group has just started meeting at 8:00 on Wednesdays at Fr.
Jody’s and Anna’s apartment at Preston Run. Both groups are in sections of James at the
moment. If you’d like to attend the later study please email either Fr. Jody or Anna and
let them know so that they can make sure there is enough seating and/or refreshments for
everyone.

Fr. Jody: frjody@stfrancis-tn.net

Anna: annaavenhoward@gmail.com

Also, if you would be interested in possibly hosting a future Bible study in your home,
please let Fr. Jody know.

October 15, 2008 @ 6:30: Bishop Bauerschmidt will be joining us for our ongoing
Bible study. After the study, the Bishop will speak with us about happenings at St. Francis
and our mission in the Goodlettsville area.

October 31, 2008 @ 5:00 pm: The annual Goodlettsville Pumpkin Festival at Moss-
Wright Park continues this year. We turned out last year with a TON of candy, and we
want a repeat of that this year. We have decided upon a Narnia theme at the St. Francis
booth, so get your Knight, animal or other Narnian costume ready.

The sign-up sheet for the event stated that area businesses and churches who want to
participate are required to attend with 2,000 pieces of candy--so let’s start collecting as
much as we can over the next several weeks!

December 3rd, 10th, 17th @ 6:30: Our Advent series this year is
entitled “Three directions of reconciliation: How understanding
yourself as God’s beloved will radically change your relationships”

Join us as Anna leads this series of reflections on what it means to be

reconciled to God, others and to help others become reconciled to God.

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 Bishop of Tennessee
The Rt. Rev. John C. Bauerschmidt

Vicar
The Rev. Joseph B. Howard

Mission Council
Ralph Eddy
Linda Palmer
Thom Chittom
Shelley Sircy
clerk: Nanci Frey

Accompanist
Dan Easter

Schedule of Ministry:
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Joseph B. Howard Reader: Anna Howard
Acolyte/Crucifer: Prayer Station: Linda Palmer
Oblationers: Chalicist: Shelley Sircy
To check the schedule online, visit:
http://stfrancis-tn.net and go to congregational resources-->schedule

To get in touch with Fr. Jody for any reason, you can reach him at 615-440-6492 or via email at frjody@stfrancis-tn.
net.
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St. Francis Church

Biblically minded. Mission driven.
812 Meadowlark Ln
PO Box 697
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Phone: 851-0790
http://stfrancis-tn.net

Cover Image: Parable of the Wedding Banquiet

by Matthias Scheits.

Wood cuts from: Pitts Theological Library Digital Image Archive

Color images from: Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN, https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-search.pl

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