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

#135 The Hymnal 1982

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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.

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Song of Praise

#S-280 The Hymnal 1982

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

 

Collect

Last Sunday after Epiphany

Presider and people: O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.(Revised Common Lectionary Prayers)

Amen.

 

First Reading

Exodus 24:12-18

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Lector: A Reading from Exodus

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12The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” 13So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.”

15Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. 17Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.​

 

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

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PSALM 99

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1. God reigns; let the people tremble; * God is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.

2. God is great in Zion * and is high above all peoples.

3. Let them confess God’s Name, which is great and awesome; * God is the Holy One.

4. “O mighty Ruler, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”

5. We proclaim your greatness, O God, and fall down before your footstool; * you are the Holy One.

6. Moses and Aaron among your priests, and Samuel among those who call upon your Name, * they called upon you, and you answered them.

7. You spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept your testimonies and the decree that you gave them.

8. “O Holy God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.”

9. Proclaim the greatness of our God, and worship on God’s holy hill, * for our God is the Holy One.

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Second Reading

2 Peter 1:16-21

 

Lector: A Reading from First Letter of Peter

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16 We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.

19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

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

Sequence Hymn

#7 The Hymnal 1982

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The Holy Gospel

Matthew 17:1-9

 

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

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1 Six days [after Peter had acknowledged Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God], Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

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

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The Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Bruce L. MacDuffie

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Nicene Creed

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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: When we call upon the Lord, God will answer us. So let us come before the Lord in prayer, saying, “Majestic God, show us your glory.”

 

Lord our God, move your Church by your Holy Spirit. May we proclaim your greatness in the world. Inspire in us a prophetic message and let us not be overcome by fear.

Silence
Reader: Majestic God,

People: show us your glory.

 

Reader: We pray especially today for our Bishop, Shannon. May she, like your servant Moses, lead your people into a deeper experience of you.

Silence

Reader: Majestic God,

People: show us your glory.

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Reader: O mighty King, lover of justice, may this and every nation, strive for justice and peace. We pray that the leaders of the nations trust and care for those in their charge.Reader: Majestic God,

Silence

Reader: Majestic God,

People: show us your glory.

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Reader: Holy One, you have chosen to wear the clouds and meet our forebears on the mountains. In doing so, you remind us that you created all things good and continue to manifest your glory through those things you have created. Remind us to also honor your creation.

The congregation are invited to add their thanksgivings, followed by silence

Reader: Majestic God,

People: show us your glory.

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Reader: O Lord, after they witnessed your majesty, Jesus led his disciples back down the mountain to minister to the people. Lead us to proclaim the Good News of God in Christ to our neighbors—to be your lamps shining in dark places.

Silence

Reader: Majestic God,

People: show us your glory.

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Reader: God our Father, touch those who are overcome by fear, sickness or any other adversity. Overshadow them with the healing power of your love.
The congregation are invited to add their petitions, followed by silence

Reader: Majestic God,

People: show us your glory.

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Reader: God of Light, we pray for the dying and the dead. May all those who experience death also come to know the new day of resurrection that comes through your Risen Son.

Silence

Reader: Majestic God,

People: show us your glory.

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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.

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Offertory Sentence

Presider: Praise the name of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill.”(Psalm 99)

 

Offertory Hymn

#129 The 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.

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Eucharistic Prayer

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

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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.

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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.”

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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 Son, Jesus 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.

 

The Lord's Prayer

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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

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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

#383 The Hymnal 1982​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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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.

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Closing Hymn

#542 The Hymnal 1982

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Epiphany Season Blessing

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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.

 

Postlude

The organ prelude is selected and played by our organist, Karlaine Livingston.

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Announcements

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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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WORSHIP SCHEDULE

(All Services held in Willard Hall until Palm Sunday, March 29)

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Wednesday, February 18

ASH WEDNESDAY Liturgy

Holy Eucharist

5:30-6:15 PM   

 

Sunday February 22

The First Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist with The Great Litany

10-11:15AM

 

Wednesday   February 25

Midweek Eucharist

5:30-6:00 P.M.

Commemorating Emily Malbone Morgan

 

Sunday, March 1

The Second Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist

10-11:15 AM

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Upcoming Events

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February 25: Vestry Meeting from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.

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The Next Memory Café:   Thursday,  March 5, 11AM – 1 PM

Continuing with the Special Art program.

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