The organ prelude is selected and played by organist Karlaine Livingston. Following the prelude, the bell summoning all who hear to join us in celebrating a Epiphany Eucharist. The bell is followed by a
moment of silence and then the opening hymn.

Entrance Hymn #533 The Hymnal 1982

 

Presider: Blessed are you, holy and living One.
People: You come to your people and set them free.
Presider Let us pray.
Presider and people: 

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.

Song of Praise #S-280 The Hymnal 1982 Service Music

Presider: God be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.

 

Collect for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Book of Common Prayer, p. 212)
Presider and people:
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Amen.

 

First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4
Lector: A Reading from Isaiah

 1 There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
 those who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shined.
 3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy;
 they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.
 4 For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders,
 the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

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Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 27: 1, 5-13
 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? *
  the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?
 5 One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; *
  that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;
 6 To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *
  and to seek him in his temple.
 7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *
  he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock.
 8 Even now he lifts up my head *
  above my enemies round about me.
 9 Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation
 with sounds of great gladness; *
  I will sing and make music to the Lord.
 10 Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; *
  have mercy on me and answer me.
 11 You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” *
  Your face, Lord, will I seek.
 12 Hide not your face from me, *
  nor turn away your servant in displeasure.
 13 You have been my helper; *
  cast me not away;

 

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Lector: A Reading from First Corinthians

   10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. 11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12 What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13 Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

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Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn #126 The Hymnal 1982

 

The Holy Gospel Matthew 4:12-23
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ

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 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.

 13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 

 14 so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
 15 “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
 16 the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.”
 17 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
 18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 

 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” 

 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 

 21 As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 

 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

 

Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, O Christ.

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The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Bruce L. MacDuffie

 

Nicene Creed

Presider and people:
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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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
Reader: Friends, it is the Lord who speaks in our hearts, who says, “Seek my face.” With humble hearts let us come before the Lord saying, “When we call, O Lord, Hearken to our voice.”

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Reader: God, help your Church. Heal her divisions. Increase her joy. Unite her members that we might have a common purpose: to proclaim the gospel.
Silence
Reader: When we call, O Lord,

People: Hearken to our voice.

 

Reader: God, help this nation and the world. Where there are heavy burdens, where oppression reigns, show the strength of your arm and set your people free. May the coming of your kingdom be ever nearer.
Silence

Reader: When we call, O Lord,

People: Hearken to our voice.

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Reader: God, help your creation. You make glorious the way of the sea; you bring us joy at the harvest. Teach us to live in harmony with all you have made.
The congregation are invited to add their thanksgivings, followed by silence

Reader: When we call, O Lord,

People: Hearken to our voice.

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Reader: God, help our local community. May your great light drive away all of the shadows that darken our region. Even now lift up the heads of the downcast.
Silence

Reader: When we call, O Lord,

People: Hearken to our voice.

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Reader: God, help the sick and suffering. Do not forsake them but show yourself to be the strength of their lives and their salvation. May Jesus be the healer of every disease and sickness among the people.
The congregation are invited to add their petitions, followed by silence

Reader: When we call, O Lord,

People: Hearken to our voice.

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Reader: God, help the dying and the dead. Hide them in the secrecy of your dwelling. May all those being saved say with boldness, “I belong to Christ. Forever.”
Silence

Reader: When we call, O Lord,

People: Hearken to our voice.

Confession of Sin
Presider: Let us confess our sins to God. Silence may be kept.
Minister and People: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will.

Amen.

Absolution
Presider: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

Amen.

 

The Peace
Presider: The peace of Christ be always with you.
People: And also with you.

Offertory Sentence
Presider: “The people who in darkness walked have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined.”(Isaiah)

 

Offertory Hymn #661 Hymnal 1982

Presentation of the Offering - Sung to the melody of Hymn 380 - the “Doxology”
Presider and people: 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures here below
Praise God above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

 

Eucharistic Prayer The people remain standing.
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Presider: All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; through Jesus Christ our Lord; Because you gave Jesus Christ your only Son, to be born for us; who by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we night be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. And so as the stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

 

The Sanctus #S-125 The Hymnal 1982 (People may chose to stand or kneel)
 

Presider: Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of
promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.

We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said:
“Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension,
longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:
Presider and people:
Dying, you destroyed our death.
Rising, you restored our life.
Christ Jesus, come in glory!

 

Presider: Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love.
Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with blessed Luke, the patron of this congregation, and all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.
Presider and people:
Blessed are you now and for ever.

AMEN.

 

Presider: And now, As our Savior Christ Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Presider 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.

 

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

 

Fraction Anthem #S-164 The Hymnal 1982

 

Presider: The Holy Gifts of God for the Holy People of God.
This is the table, not of the Church but of Jesus Christ. It is made ready for those who love God and who want to love God more. So come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been for a long time or ever before, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. It is Christ who invites you to be known and fed here. All are welcome to receive communion. (Special COVID precautions may be voiced here.)

 

Communion Hymn #577 The Hymnal 1982

 

Post-communion Prayer
Presider: Let us pray.
Presider and People: 

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us
with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior.

Amen.

 

Closing Hymn #304 The Hymnal 1982

 

Epiphany Season Blessing
May Almighty God, who led the Wise Men by the shining of a star to find the Christ, the Light from Light, lead you also, in your pilgrimage, to find the Lord.

Amen.

May God, who sent the Holy Spirit to rest upon the Only- begotten at his baptism in the Jordan River, pour out that Spirit on you who have come to the waters of new birth.

Amen.

May God, by the power that turned water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana, transform your lives and make glad your hearts.

Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever.

Amen.

 

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Dismissal
Presider: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.

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Coffee Hour follows as usual in Willard Hall

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Upcoming Events

Adjourned Annual Meeting:     January 25   Sunday after Eucharist

Rescheduled Vestry Meeting:   January 28    6:30-8:00 PM depending on weather

The Next Memory Café:           February 5    11AM-1:PM   ThursdayA Special Art program.

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