Hope Anglican Fellowship Explores the crisis in the worldwide Anglican Communion.

May we pray? Please stand.

Psalm 19 Terry Butler Copyright 1995 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing CCLI License #

May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be pleasing to you, pleasing to you May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be pleasing to you my God (repeat)

May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be pleasing to you, pleasing to you May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be pleasing to you my God

You're my Rock and my Redeemer You're the reason that I sing I desire to be a blessing In your eyes

Every hour, every moment Lord I want to be your servant I desire to be a blessing In your eyes, in your eyes

May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be pleasing to you, pleasing to you May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be pleasing to you my God

You're my Rock and my Redeemer You're the reason that I sing I desire to be a blessing In your eyes

Every hour, every moment Lord I want to be your servant I desire to be a blessing In your eyes, in your eyes

You're my Rock and my Redeemer You're the reason that I sing I desire to be a blessing In your eyes

Every hour, every moment Lord I want to be your servant I desire to be a blessing In your eyes, in your eyes

May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be pleasing to you my God Terry Butler Copyright 1995 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing CCLI License #

The Anglican Crisis A discussion of: What happened Anglican Communion reaction What's going on now What might happen next Relevance to us

The Anglican Crisis What happened at General Convention? Episcopal Church elects a bishop whose life and teaching repudiate scripture Diocesan (local) option on the blessing of same-sex unions

The Anglican Crisis Anglican Communion reaction October 15-16, 2003 emergency Primatesmeeting Lambeth Commission established, to report by September 30, 2004

The Anglican Crisis Anglican Communion reaction Anglican Communion Network established at suggestion of Archbishop of Canterbury Over half Anglican Provinces break/ impair communion with US church

The Anglican Crisis Anglican Communion reaction Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa + Egypt, Asia and Latin America set 3-month deadline following Lambeth Commission Report

The Anglican Crisis What's going on now? Lambeth Commission met at Kanuga NC this week – reports positive Anglican Communion Network forms alliance with REC, APA, AMiA, FiFNA, and AAC

The Anglican Crisis What's going on now? New Anglican congregations forming Persecution of orthodox increasing Frustration level rising

The Anglican Crisis What might happen next? Lambeth Commission reports September 30, 2004 Primates meeting (October?) advises Archbishop of Canterbury

The Anglican Crisis What might happen next? Archbishop of Canterbury calls on Episcopal Church to repent Episcopal Church does NOT repent then

The Anglican Crisis What might happen next? Anglican Communion Network is recognized by the Anglican Communion as the official Anglican Church in the US or

The Anglican Crisis What might happen next? Archbishop of Canterbury does too little Anglican Communion fractures, along North/South lines

The Anglican Crisis What might happen next? New Global South Anglican Communion (name TBD) forms claiming 55 million Anglicans in Africa, Asia, South America and

The Anglican Crisis What might happen next? Anglican Communion Network is recognized by new communion as the authentic Anglican Church in the US

The Anglican Crisis How is this relevant to us? Hope has applied to affiliate with the Anglican Communion Network Hope intends to STAY part of the Anglican Communion in whatever form it survives

The Anglican Crisis How is this relevant to us? Most Episcopalians and Episcopal Churches will stay put Disaffected Episcopalians will need new churches

The Anglican Crisis How is this relevant to us? Good Anglican congregations will return to the Great Comission, attract people and grow

The Anglican Crisis How is this relevant to us? What can I do now? Tell others Have hope

The Anglican Crisis How is this relevant to us? What can I do now? Support Hope Anglican Fellowship, a congregation in the restored Anglican church

Let's worship God! May we pray? Please stand. Compline

Almighty God The Collect for Purity as used in: The Alternative Service Book 1980 Church of England See REC Book of Common Prayer p. 85

Almighty God to whom all hearts be open All desires known And from whom no secrets are hidden

Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts By the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit

Almighty God to whom all hearts be 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 That we may perfectly love You And worthily magnify Your holy name

Through Christ our Lord, Amen

Through Christ our Lord, Amen Through Christ our Lord,Amen The Collect for Purity as used in: The Alternative Service Book 1980 Church of England See REC Book of Common Prayer p. 85

Compline Officiant: The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen. Officiant: Our help is in the Name of the Lord; People: The maker of heaven and earth.

Officiant: Let us confess our sins to God. Officiant and People: Almighty God, our heavenly Father: We have sinned against you, through our own fault, in thought, and word, and deed, and in what we have left undone. For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us all our offenses; and grant that we may serve you in newness of life, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Officiant: May the Almighty God grant us forgiveness of all our sins, and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. Officiant and People: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

Psalm 4 Cum invocarem 1 Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause;* you set me free when I am hard-pressed; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 "You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory;* how long will you worship dumb idols and run after false gods?" 3 Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful;* when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

4 Tremble, then, and do not sin;* speak to your heart in silence upon your bed. 5 Offer the appointed sacrifices* and put your trust in the Lord. 6 Many are saying, "Oh, that we might see better times!"* Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.

7 You have put gladness in my heart,* more than when grain and wine and oil increase. 8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep;* for only you, LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 134 Ecce nunc 1 Behold now, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,* you that stand by night in the house of the Lord. 2 Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the Lord;* the Lord who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.

Officiant: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:* People: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Officiant: Lord, you are in the midst of us, and we are called by your Name: Do not forsake us, O Lord our God. Jeremiah 14:9,22 People: Thanks be to God.

PURIFY MY HEART (Refiner's Fire) Brian Doerksen Copyright 1990 Vineyard Songs Canada (Admin. by Music Services) CCLI License #

Purify my heart, Let me be as gold and precious silver. Purify my heart, Let me be as gold, pure gold.

Refiner's fire, My heart's one desire is to be holy, Set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy, Set apart for You my master, Ready to do your will.

Purify my heart, Cleanse me from within and make me holy. Purify my heart, Cleanse me from my sin, deep within.

Refiner's fire, My heart's one desire is to be holy, Set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy, Set apart for You my master, Ready to do your will.

Refiner's fire, My heart's one desire is to be holy, Set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy, Set apart for You my master, Ready to do your will. Brian Doerksen Copyright 1990 Vineyard Songs Canada (Admin. by Music Services) CCLI License #

V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit; R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye; R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings. Officiant:Lord, have mercy. People:Christ, have mercy. Officiant:Lord, have mercy. Let us pray

Officiant and People 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. Officiant:Lord, hear our prayer; People:And let our cry come to you. Officiant:Let us pray.

Officiant: Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Saturdays We give you thanks, O God, for revealing your Son Jesus Christ to us by the light of his resurrection: Grant that as we sing your glory at the close of this day, our joy may abound in the morning as we celebrate the Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other's toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Song of Simeon Antiphon said by all Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

Lord, you now have set your servant free* to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior,* whom you have prepared for all the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations,* and the glory of your people Israel.

Officiant: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:* People: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. All: Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

Officiant:Let us bless the Lord. People:Thanks be to God. The Officiant concludes The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

You Are My All In All Dennis Jernigan Copyright 1991 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc. CCLI #

You are my strength when I am weak You are the treasure that I seek You are my all in all Seeking You as a precious jewel Lord to give up, I'd be a fool You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame Rising again, I bless Your name You are my all in all When I fall down, You pick me up When I am dry, You fill my cup You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name

You are my strength when I am weak You are the treasure that I seek You are my all in all Seeking You as a precious jewel Lord to give up, I'd be a fool You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame Rising again, I bless Your name You are my all in all When I fall down, You pick me up When I am dry, You fill my cup You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name Dennis Jernigan Copyright 1991 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc. CCLI #