The Second Sunday after the Epiphany<\/b><\/p>\n
The Liturgy of the Word<\/p>\n
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Processional Hymn: <\/b>Christ, whose glory fills the sky<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
\nChrist, the true, the only Light,
\nSun of Righteousness, arise!
\nTriumph over shades of night;
\nDayspring from on high, be near;
\nDaystar, in my heart appear!<\/p>\n
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2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
\nunaccompanied by thee;
\njoyless is the day\u2019s return
\ntill thy mercy\u2019s beams I see,
\nas they inward light impart,
\nglad my eyes, and warm my heart.<\/p>\n
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3 Visit then this soul of mine!
\nPierce the gloom of sin and grief!
\nFill me, radiancy divine;
\nscatter all my unbelief;
\nmore and more thyself display,
\nshining to the perfect day.<\/p>\n
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The Opening Acclamation<\/b><\/p>\n
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Celebrant:\u00a0 Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit<\/p>\n
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you.<\/p>\n
People: And also with you.<\/b><\/p>\n
Celebrant : Let us pray<\/p>\n
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The Collect of the Day<\/b><\/p>\n
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.<\/p>\n
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First Lesson<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0A Reading from the Book of Isaiah 49:1-7<\/b><\/p>\n
Listen to me, O coastlands,
\npay attention, you peoples from far away!<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Lord\u00a0called me before I was born,
\nwhile I was in my mother’s womb he named me.<\/p>\n
He made my mouth like a sharp sword,
\nin the shadow of his hand he hid me;<\/p>\n
he made me a polished arrow,
\nin his quiver he hid me away.<\/p>\n
And he said to me, \u201cYou are my servant,
\nIsrael, in whom I will be glorified.\u201d<\/p>\n
But I said, \u201cI have labored in vain,
\nI have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;<\/p>\n
yet surely my cause is with the\u00a0Lord,
\nand my reward with my God.\u201d<\/p>\n
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And now the\u00a0Lord\u00a0says,
\nwho formed me in the womb to be his servant,<\/p>\n
to bring Jacob back to him,
\nand that Israel might be gathered to him,<\/p>\n
for I am honored in the sight of the\u00a0Lord,
\nand my God has become my strength–he says,<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is too light a thing that you should be my servant
\nto raise up the tribes of Jacob
\nand to restore the survivors of Israel;<\/p>\n
I will give you as a light to the nations,
\nthat my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thus says the\u00a0Lord,
\nthe Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One,<\/p>\n
to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations,
\nthe slave of rulers,<\/p>\n
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\u201cKings shall see and stand up,
\nprinces, and they shall prostrate themselves,<\/p>\n
because of the\u00a0Lord, who is faithful,
\nthe Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Reader:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>The Word of the Lord<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Thanks be to God<\/b><\/p>\n
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Psalm 40:1-12<\/b><\/p>\n
1\u00a0I\u00a0waited patiently upon the\u00a0Lord; *
\nhe stooped to me and heard my cry.<\/b><\/p>\n
2 He lifted me out of the desolate pit, out of the mire and clay; *
\nhe set my feet upon a high cliff and made my footing sure.<\/b><\/p>\n
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; *
\nmany shall see, and stand in awe, and put their trust in the\u00a0<\/b>Lord<\/b>.<\/b><\/p>\n
4 Happy are they who trust in the\u00a0Lord! *
\nthey do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods.<\/b><\/p>\n
5 Great things are they that you have done, O\u00a0Lord\u00a0my God!
\nhow great your wonders and your plans for us! *
\nthere is none who can be compared with you.<\/b><\/p>\n
6 Oh, that I could make them known and tell them! *
\nbut they are more than I can count.<\/b><\/p>\n
7 In sacrifice and offering you take no pleasure *
\n(you have given me ears to hear you);<\/b><\/p>\n
8 Burnt-offering and sin-offering you have not required, *
\nand so I said, “Behold, I come.<\/b><\/p>\n
9 In the roll of the book it is written concerning me: *
\n‘I love to do your will, O my God; your law is deep in my heart.'”<\/b><\/p>\n
10 I proclaimed righteousness in the great congregation; *
\nbehold, I did not restrain my lips; and that, O\u00a0<\/b>Lord<\/b>, you know.<\/b><\/p>\n
11 Your righteousness have I not hidden in my heart;
\nI have spoken of your faithfulness and your deliverance; *
\nI have not concealed your love and faithfulness from the great <\/b><\/p>\n
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12 You are the\u00a0Lord; do not withhold your compassion from me; *
\nlet your love and your faithfulness keep me safe for ever.<\/b><\/p>\n
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Second Lesson<\/b><\/p>\n
A Reading from the 1st letter of Paul to the Corinthians 1:1-9<\/b><\/p>\n
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,<\/p>\n
To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:<\/p>\n
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind– just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you– so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/p>\n
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Reader:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>The Word of the Lord<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Thanks be to God<\/b><\/p>\n
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Gospel<\/b><\/p>\n
Priest:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to<\/p>\n
John (1:29-42)<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Glory to you, Lord Christ<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, \u201cHere is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, \u2018After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.\u2019 I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.\u201d And John testified, \u201cI saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, \u2018He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.\u2019 And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.\u201d<\/p>\n
The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, \u201cLook, here is the Lamb of God!\u201d The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, \u201cWhat are you looking for?\u201d They said to him, \u201cRabbi\u201d (which translated means Teacher), \u201cwhere are you staying?\u201d He said to them, \u201cCome and see.\u201d<\/p>\n
They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o\u2019clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter\u2019s brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, \u201cWe have found the Messiah\u201d (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, \u201cYou are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas\u201d (which is translated Peter).<\/p>\n
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Priest:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>The Gospel of the Lord.<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Praise to you, Lord Christ.<\/b><\/p>\n
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The Sermon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rev. Jim Morrison<\/b><\/p>\n
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The Nicene Creed <\/b>(all standing)<\/i>
\n<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We believe in one God,
\nthe Father, the Almighty,
\nmaker of heaven and earth,
\nof all that is, seen and unseen.<\/p>\n
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
\nthe only Son of God,
\neternally begotten of the Father,
\nGod from God, Light from Light,
\ntrue God from true God, begotten, not made,
\nof one Being with the Father.
\nThrough him all things were made.
\nFor us and for our salvation
\nhe came down from heaven:
\nby the power of the Holy Spirit
\nhe became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
\nand was made man.<\/p>\n
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
\nhe suffered death and was buried.
\nOn the third day he rose again
\nin accordance with the Scriptures;
\nhe ascended into heaven
\nand is seated at the right hand of the Father.<\/p>\n
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,<\/p>\n
and his kingdom will have no end.<\/p>\n
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We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver\u00a0 of life,
\nwho proceeds from the Father and the Son.<\/p>\n
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.<\/p>\n
He has spoken through the Prophets.<\/p>\n
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We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
\nWe acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
\nWe look for the resurrection of the dead,
\nand the life of the world to come. Amen.<\/p>\n
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Prayers of the People <\/b><\/p>\n
Presider:
\nLet us offer our prayers to God, who in Jesus Christ has been revealed as the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world.<\/p>\n
Intercessor:
\nBehold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
\nWe pray for the Church in every place, that we may point beyond ourselves to Christ, bearing faithful witness in word and deed.
\nSilence
\nLord, in your mercy,
\nPeople: Hear our prayer.<\/b>
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\nBehold the Lamb of God.
\nWe pray for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, that they may seek justice, pursue peace, and act with humility and compassion.
\nSilence
\nLord, in your mercy,
\nPeople: Hear our prayer.<\/b>
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\nBehold the Lamb of God.
\nWe pray for the world you so love: for places torn by violence, for communities burdened by fear or division, and for all who long for healing and reconciliation.
\nSilence
\nLord, in your mercy,
\nPeople: Hear our prayer.<\/b>
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\nBehold the Lamb of God.
\nWe pray for those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially those we now name, aloud or in our hearts.
\nSilence
\nMay they know the nearness of Christ, the Lamb who walks with us in suffering and brings new life.
\nLord, in your mercy,
\nPeople: Hear our prayer.<\/b>
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Behold the Lamb of God.
\nWe pray for those who are searching for meaning, for those who ask, \u201cWhere are you staying?\u201d and for those who hear Christ\u2019s invitation to \u201ccome and see.\u201d Guide all who seek you into truth, belonging, and hope.
\nSilence
\nLord, in your mercy,
\nPeople: Hear our prayer.<\/b>
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\nBehold the Lamb of God.
\nWe give thanks for all who have borne witness to Christ before us\u2014for apostles, martyrs, saints, and faithful disciples in every generation.
\nMay we follow their example and share in their joy.
\nSilence
\nLord, in your mercy,
\nPeople: Hear our prayer.<\/b>
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\nPresider (Concluding Prayer):
\nGracious God, you revealed your Son as the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Receive our prayers, spoken and unspoken, and strengthen us to follow where Christ leads; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
\nAmen.<\/p>\n
Confession of Sin<\/b><\/p>\n
Leader and People<\/i><\/p>\n
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; \u00a0\u00a0in your compassion forgive us our sins, \u00a0\u00a0known and unknown, \u00a0things done and left undone; \u00a0\u00a0and so uphold us by your Spirit \u00a0\u00a0that we may live and serve you in newness of life, \u00a0\u00a0to the honor and glory of your Name;
\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/b><\/p>\n
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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.\u00a0Amen.<\/i><\/p>\n
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The Peace<\/b><\/p>\n
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Announcements<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Birthdays and Anniversaries<\/p>\n
Birthday Prayer<\/b><\/p>\n
Watch over Your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be.\u00a0 Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Offertory <\/b><\/p>\n
Offertory Hymn:\u00a0 <\/b>Let all mortal flesh keep silent<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
\nand with fear and trembling stand;
\nponder nothing earthly minded,
\nfor with blessing in his hand
\nChrist our God to earth descendeth,
\nour full homage to demand.<\/p>\n
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2 King of kings, yet born of Mary,
\nas of old on earth he stood,
\nLord of lords, in human vesture,
\nin the Body and the Blood
\nhe will give to all the faithful
\nhis own self for heavenly food.<\/p>\n
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3 Rank on rank the host of heaven
\nspreads its vanguard on the way,
\nas the Light of Light descendeth
\nfrom the realms of endless day,
\nthat the powers of hell may vanish
\nas the darkness clears away.<\/p>\n
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4 At his feet the six-winged seraph;
\ncherubim, with sleepless eye
\nveil their faces to the Presence,
\nas with ceaseless voice they cry,
\n“Alleluia, alleluia!
\nAlleluia, Lord Most High!”<\/p>\n
Reception of\u00a0 Gifts<\/b><\/p>\n
Loving God, may this offering honor the work you have given us to do here in this place.\u00a0 Rooted in Abundance, Generosity, and Gratitude we offer these gifts for your honor and glory. Amen<\/b><\/p>\n
Eucharistic Prayer B<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says<\/i><\/p>\n
Celebrant:<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>The Lord be with you.<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>And also with you.<\/b><\/p>\n
Celebrant:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Lift up your hearts.<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>We lift them to the Lord.<\/b><\/p>\n
Celebrant:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0 <\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is right to give him thanks and praise<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds<\/i><\/p>\n
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.<\/p>\n
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Here a Proper Preface is sung or said <\/i><\/p>\n
Preface of the Lord\u2019s Day<\/b><\/p>\n
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/p>\n
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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:<\/p>\n
Celebrant and People sing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/p>\n
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S 129<\/b><\/p>\n
heaven and earth are full of your glory.<\/b><\/p>\n
Hosanna in the highest.<\/b><\/p>\n
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.<\/b><\/p>\n
Hosanna in the highest.<\/b><\/p>\n
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The people stand or kneel.<\/i><\/p>\n
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Then the Celebrant continues<\/i><\/p>\n
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\u00a0be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the<\/p>\n
world.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n
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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, \u201cTake, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you.<\/p>\n
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Do this for the remembrance of me.\u201d<\/p>\n
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, \u201cDrink 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/i>Therefore, according to his command, O Father,<\/p>\n
Celebrant and People<\/i><\/p>\n
We remember his death,<\/b><\/p>\n
We proclaim his resurrection,<\/b><\/p>\n
We await his coming in glory;<\/b><\/p>\n
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The Celebrant continues<\/i><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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 all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ\u00a0 our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.<\/p>\n
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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<\/i>.<\/p>\n
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And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Fraction Anthem\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S\u00a0 164<\/b><\/p>\n
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Breaking of the Bread<\/b><\/p>\n
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Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us:<\/p>\n
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.<\/b><\/p>\n
At St. Matthew\u2019s we welcome all persons, regardless of denomination, who have been baptized with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to share in the communion at this Altar. Those wishing to receive a blessing only may cross their hands over their heart.<\/i><\/p>\n
Communion Hymn:\u00a0 <\/b>I have decided to follow Jesus<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
1 I have decided to follow Jesus,
\nI have decided to follow Jesus,
\nI have decided to follow Jesus,
\nNo turning back, no turning back!<\/p>\n
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2 Though no one join me, still I will follow,
\nThough no one join me, still I will follow,
\nThough no one join me, still I will follow,
\nNo turning back, no turning back!<\/p>\n
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3 The world behind me, the cross before me,
\nThe world behind me, the cross before me,
\nThe world behind me, the cross before me,
\nNo turning back, no turning back!<\/p>\n
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Just as I am<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
1 Just as I am, without one plea,
\nBut that thy blood was shed for me,
\nAnd that thou bidd\u2019st me to thee,
\nO Lamb of God, I come, I come.<\/p>\n
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2 Just as I am, though tossed about
\nWith many a conflict, many a doubt;
\nFightings and fears within, without,
\nO Lamb of God, I come, I come.<\/p>\n
3 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
\nSight riches, healing of the mind,
\nYea, all I need in thee to find,
\nO Lamb of God, I come, I come.<\/p>\n
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4 Just as I am, thou wilt receive;
\nWilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
\nBecause thy promise I believe,
\nO Lamb of God, I come, I come.<\/p>\n
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5 Just as I am, thy love unknown
\nHas broken every barrier down;
\nNow to be thine, yea, thine alone,
\nO Lamb of God, I come, I come.<\/p>\n
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6 Just as I am, of thy great love
\nThe breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,
\nHere for a season, then above:
\nO Lamb of God, I come, I come.<\/p>\n
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Post Communion Prayer<\/b><\/p>\n
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\u00a0 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.<\/b><\/p>\n
Recessional Hymn:\u00a0 <\/b>O Zion hast they mission high fulfilling<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
1 O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling,
\nto tell to all the world that God is Light;
\nthat he who made all nations is not willing
\none soul should fail to know his love and might.<\/p>\n
Refrain:
\nPublish glad tidings: tidings of peace,
\ntidings of Jesus, redemption and release.<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>2 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation
\nthat God, in whom they live and move, is Love;
\ntell how he stooped to save his lost creation,
\nand died on earth that all might live above.<\/p>\n
Refrain<\/b><\/p>\n
The Dismissal<\/b><\/p>\n
Priest:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.<\/p>\n
People:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Thanks be to God.<\/p>\n
ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n
Wednesday Healing Service<\/b><\/p>\n
Our Wednesday Healing Mass has changed to 4pm<\/b>.\u00a0 We will keep this time until March 11, 2026.<\/p>\n
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Lunch Bunch<\/b><\/p>\n
NO LUNCH BUNCH<\/p>\n
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Firm Foundation (Homeless Day Shelter) <\/b><\/p>\n
Many thanks to all our parishioners and friends that have volunteered to provide a meal.\u00a0 Marvin Burgess is coordinating this effort and will provide details to all who are scheduled to serve.<\/p>\n
February 2\u2014Debbie Usie, Cathy Wiemann<\/b><\/p>\n
February 16\u2014Angie and Joey Yesso<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Mark Your Calendars:<\/b><\/p>\n
Annual Meeting\u2014Sunday, January 25th following the 10AM Eucharist.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Vestry has nominated the following 3 people to join the committee: Joey Yesso, Patsy Trahan, and Joel Waldron. If there are other nominations please call the church office\u2014985-872-5057.<\/b><\/p>\n
Birthdays and Anniversaries<\/b><\/p>\n
Week of 1\/18\u20141\/24<\/b>:\u00a0 Beulah Rodrigue<\/p>\n
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Worship Team Schedule<\/b><\/p>\n
Eucharistic Ministers\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Emilie Daye, Joel Poole, Dana White<\/p>\n
Lectors \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sinclair Buquet, Kodiak Cox<\/p>\n
Organist\/Choirmaster\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Doug Hamilton<\/p>\n
Ushers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sharon Pontiff, Keith Hampton<\/p>\n
Vestry Member on Duty\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hunter Rulf<\/p>\n
Altar Guild\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Debbie Usie, Cathy Wiemann<\/p>\n
Flower Guild\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Duane Ring<\/p>\n
Hospitality\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Harvey and Karen Chauvin<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
PARISH PRAYER LIST<\/b><\/p>\n
Florence, Jay, Mary, Lydicia, Jere, Lona, Bob, Mattie, Brenda, Sally, Shirley, Beulah, Lynn Kelley,\u00a0 George and Beth, Leonard, Lynn Navarre, Sandy, Barbara, Gerard, Helga, Marlene, Kenneth, Alice, Walter<\/p>\n
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