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- January 19, 2025 Bulletin
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Opening Hymn #135: Songs of thankfulness and praise
Collect of the Day:
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.
A reading from the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 62, Verses 1 – 5
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest,until her vindication shines out like the dawn,
and her salvation like a burning torch.The nations shall see your vindication,
and all the kings your glory;and you shall be called by a new name
that the mouth of the Lord will give.You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,
and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.You shall no more be termed Forsaken,
and your land shall no more be termed Desolate;but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her,
and your land Married;for the Lord delights in you,
and your land shall be married.For as a young man marries a young woman,
so shall your builder marry you,and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,
so shall your God rejoice over you.Psalm 36: 5 – 10
5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, *
and your faithfulness to the clouds.6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains,
your justice like the great deep; *
you save both man and beast, O Lord.7 How priceless is your love, O God! *
your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings.8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; *
you give them drink from the river of your delights.9 For with you is the well of life, *
and in your light we see light.10 Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you, *
and your favor to those who are true of heart.A reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 12, Verses 1 – 11
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says “Let Jesus be cursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
Sequence Hymn #7: Christ, whose glory fills the skies
A reading from the Gospel according to John, Chapter 2, Verses 1 – 11
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Parish Prayer List
Cheryl W., Amy & Ethan, Cathy & Del, Brent B., Susan F., Debbie L., Margo, William R., Donna E., Pat & Linda, Amory K., Anderson L., Adam E., John, Faith G., Julie T., Trent B., Corrinne D., the Ewing Family, Anna S., the Bromage Family, Linda H., Clyde M., the Baumbach Family, Annalise H.
Offertory Choir Hymn: My song is love unknown
Eucharistic Visit:
Donna Ellway
Communion Taize – See Bulletin
Closing Hymn #423: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
The Altar Flowers are given Anita & Dave Wallinger, to the Glory of God
and in loving memory of my Dad, Frank Brown’s, 100th birthday.
Serving today:
8:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: Dee Ann Goulet & Duncan Nims
Eucharistic Minister: Duncan Nims
Altar Guild: Sherrill Geddes
10:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: Dean Hagerman & Pat Webb
Eucharistic Minister: Pat Webb
Altar Guild: Linda Stark & Holly Melgard
Ushers: Rita Hess & Mary Hill
Sunday School: Sue Nims
Music Director: Shauna Emara
Music: Amy Hutchins
Camera: Aidan Sites
Coffee Hour Host: Ray Stark
- January 12, 2025 Bulletin
The First Sunday after the Epiphany
Opening Hymn #120: The sinless one to Jordan came
Collect of the Day:
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
A reading from the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 43, Verses 1 – 7
Thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob,he who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.I give Egypt as your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you.Because you are precious in my sight,
and honored, and I love you,I give people in return for you,
nations in exchange for your life.Do not fear, for I am with you;
I will bring your offspring from the east,
and from the west I will gather you;I will say to the north, “Give them up,”
and to the south, “Do not withhold;bring my sons from far away
and my daughters from the end of the earth–everyone who is called by my name,
whom I created for my glory,
whom I formed and made.”Psalm 29
1 Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, *
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his Name; *
worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;
the God of glory thunders; *
the Lord is upon the mighty waters.4 The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; *
the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor.5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; *
the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon;6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, *
and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.7 The voice of the Lord splits the flames of fire;
the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; *
the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.8 The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe *
and strips the forests bare.9 And in the temple of the Lord *
all are crying, “Glory!”10 The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; *
the Lord sits enthroned as King for evermore.11 The Lord shall give strength to his people; *
the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.A reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 8, Verses 14 – 17
When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Sequence Hymn #121: Christ, when for us you were baptized
A reading from the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 3, Verses 15 – 17, 21 – 22
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
Parish Prayer List
Cheryl W., Amy & Ethan, Cathy & Del, Brent B., Susan F., Debbie L., Margo, William R., Donna E., Pat & Linda, Amory K., Anderson L., Adam E., John, Faith G., Julie T., Trent B., Corrinne D., Tracia D., the Walker Family, the Ewing Family, Anna S., the Bromage Family, Linda H., Clyde M.
Offertory Hymn #512: Come, gracious spirit, heavenly dove
Eucharistic Visit:
Donna Ellway
Communion Taize – See Bulletin
Closing Hymn #616: Hail to the Lord’s anointed
The Altar Flowers are given Robin & Doug Finch, to the Glory of God
and in loving memory of Robin’s Father, Gordon Shore’s birthday.
Serving today:
8:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: Lindy Neufeld & Penny Sites
Eucharistic Minister: Penny Sites
Altar Guild: ElsieLee McKlveen
10:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: Jim Reynolds & Lucy Groves
Eucharistic Minister: Lucy Groves
Altar Guild: Linda Stark & Judy Lonsdale
Ushers: Kelsey Bullinger & Ray Stark
Sunday School: Penny Sites
Music Director: Shauna Emara
Music: Amy Hutchins
Camera: Jim Reynolds
Coffee Hour Hosts: Mary Hill & Nancy Foster
- Season after Epiphany Evergreen Bulletin
Order for the Holy Eucharist
Prelude
Opening Hymn
Priest Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
At 8:00 am, the following is said.
At 10:00 am, a hymn is sung (music on following page).
All Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
The Priest now prays the Collect of the Day – see insert.
The People may be seated for the readings. At the end of the First and Second Reading, the reader says, “The Word of the Lord” to which the people respond, “Thanks be to God!”
First Reading – See Insert
Psalm – See Insert
Second Reading – See Insert
Sequence Hymn – See Insert
The People stand for the reading of the Gospel.
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Gospel – See Insert
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The people may be seated for the sermon.
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,
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.
Prayers of the People
Priest Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Intercessor Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal
your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy,People Hear our prayer.
Intercessor Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another
and serve the common good. Lord, in your mercy,People Hear our prayer.
Intercessor Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others
and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy,People Hear our prayer.
Intercessor Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Lord, in your mercy,
People Hear our prayer.
Intercessor In union with our diocese, we pray for the Church and the world; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for (the intercessor adds the name from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer); in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for (the intercessor adds the name from the Anglican Cycle of Prayer); in the Diocesan Human Rights Cycle of Prayer, we pray for (the intercessor adds the name from the Human Rights Cycle of Prayer). Lord, in your mercy,
People Hear our prayer.
Intercessor We also pray for the people and places on one another’s hearts; we pray for (the Intercessor now adds the names of the Parish Prayer List). Lord, in your mercy,
People Hear our prayer.
Intercessor Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and
bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy,People Hear our prayer.
Intercessor We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share
with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy,People Hear our prayer.
Priest Direct us, O Lord, in all our work with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Priest Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord your God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31
Priest Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
All 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.
Priest 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.
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The peace is briefly shared. After the peace, a time for sharing and celebrating blessings and birthdays will follow.
The Offertory begins with the following:
Priest Through Christ let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving;
People With gladness we present the offerings of our life and labor to the Lord.
Offertory Hymn
The people stand to sing or sit as able.
After the Altar is prepared, the following is said:
Priest Everything in heaven and earth is yours, O Lord;
People All things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Priest It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; 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.
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:
At 8:00 am, the Sanctus is said.
At 10:00 am, the Sanctus is sung (music on following page).
All Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Priest 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 be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.
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.
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, “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, according to his command, O Father,
All We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
Priest 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.
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 our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
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,
At 8:00 am, the Lord’s Prayer is said.
At 10:00 am, the Lord’s Prayer is sung (music on following page).
All 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.
Priest Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
At 10:00 am, the following is also sung.
Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God.
People may be seated while waiting to come forward. All are welcome to share in communion. Gluten free bread is available. Hold out your hands to receive the bread. If you wish to come forward for a blessing only, cross your arms over your chest.
Communion Taize:
If a Eucharistic Visitor is being sent out to take communion to those unable to be present, they are sent with the following words:
Priest In the name of this congregation, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.
People We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup.
After Communion, the Priest says Let us pray.
All Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Priest now blesses the people. It is appropriate to make the sign of the cross as a sign of receiving the blessing.
Priest May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Priest Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God!
Closing Hymn – See Insert
Postlude