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Chasing Light - by C. Robin Janning, beloved friend of St. John’s

Holy Eucharist

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

January 18, 2015 10:00 A.M.

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The Holy Eucharist THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY RITE TWO

JANUARY 18, 2015 10:00 A.M.

The season of Epiphany is about celebrating how God has shown God’s own self to us through the

person, acts and teachings of Jesus.

The Epiphany recognizes and celebrates several things, all connected with the beginnings of Jesus Christ’s work of manifesting (revealing) God. The Feast of Epiphany refers first to the coming of the Wise Men to Jesus. Here we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ to the whole world. This is a celebration of the mystery of promise. The theme of this season is Jesus Christ’s manifesting God to humans. In this way, Epiphany has a deeper meaning than Christmas, for instead of simply celebrating the birth of Christ, it testifies to the whole purpose of the incarnation: the manifestation of God in Jesus Christ beginning with his birth (and recognition by the Magi) and with his baptism and ministry (James F. White, Introduction to Christian Worship, Revised edition, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1990, p. 66.). During these weeks in Epiphany, we hear of Jesus’ mighty signs (miracles) and teachings as he lives out this manifestation of God. As we hear these stories, we commemorate those works and teachings of Jesus which led up to the final events in Jerusalem— his death and resurrection.

(Weaving God’s Promises, 2011 By Joanna Leiserson. Published by Morehouse Education Resources,

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Welcome to St. John’s Episcopal Church

We are a faith community welcoming all affirming the many diverse and wonderful ways God has made us. Wherever you find yourself on your journey, know that this is your sacred home today, shared by others who are caring and committed to being a welcoming, expansive, generous, risk-taking community for the sake of finding, experiencing and spreading God’s love. May you find both sanctuary and Sabbath this day, and may you never forget that you are loved.

Invitation & Instructions for Receiving Holy Communion

Here at St. John’s we welcome all to the Table set for us at the time of Communion.

To receive the bread please put your hands together palms up for a small piece of bread. Then either eat the bread and drink directly from the cup of wine, or wait for the server with the wine to dip the bread in the wine and place it in your mouth.

We encourage all to come forward at the time of communion; if you are not comfortable receiving the bread and wine, simply place your hands across your chest and the priest will offer a short blessing.

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+ The Liturgy of the Word +

PRELUDE SJP House Band

Here I Am to Worship Tim Hughes; arr. Jeff Nelson

PROCESSIONAL SONG More Love, More Power

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WELCOME

SONG OF PRAISE Drawn to the Light

During the Song of Praise all children ages 3 through 12 are invited to follow the children’s procession up to

the altar, make their offering, and then adjourn to Sunday School. The children will come back at the peace.

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray. Summoning God, inviting us to see what we find so hard to notice – the

blinkers we wear, the lies we accept: as we are held in your gaze, may our faith awaken

to see your kingdom growing and heaven open wide; through Jesus Christ, son of

Joseph.

People: Amen.

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THE READING 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10

Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in

those days; visions were not widespread.

At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in

his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the

LORD, where the ark of God was. Then the LORD called, "Samuel! Samuel!" and he said, "Here I am!"

and ran to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So

he went and lay down. The LORD called again, "Samuel!" Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said,

"Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again." Now Samuel did

not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD

called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called

me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie

down; and if he calls you, you shall say, `Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.'" So Samuel

went and lay down in his place.

Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak,

for your servant is listening."

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 139 Vs. 1 – Choir Vs. 2 & 3 - ALL

THE EPISTLE 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are beneficial. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food," and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, "The two shall be one flesh." But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

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THE GRADUAL SONG Here I Am, Lord

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THE GOSPEL (Please stand.) JOHN 1:43-51 Gospeler: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now

Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him,

"We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph

from Nazareth." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to

him, "Come and see." When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly

an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?"

Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathanael replied, "Rabbi,

you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told

you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these." And he said to him,

"Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending

upon the Son of Man."

Gospeler: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. Bruce Campbell

THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Please stand.) We believe in God who said, “Let there be light,” and there was! With that light, God made the world and all people in whom, and through whom, the Light burns on, strong and true. We believe! We believe in Jesus, the true Light, who went down to darkness to overcome death, and rose again, to unveil our own brightness, in the victory of whose love a path shines home to God’s heart where all will live forever. We believe!

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We believe in the Spirit, blazing with hope, speaking the truth into every darkness, warming our lives with God’s gifts and call. We believe! We believe in the church, where God’s Light is praised, and from where we are sent to love and serve the world. We believe! We ask today that a gentle breath blow from above on the light that is in us, the light that is among us, and enflame us anew with the courage of love. Enflame us, O God! Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (Please stand.) Intercessor: Shine in your church, O God; embolden us, in a dark world, to speak truthfully and to act

with the courage of love. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine on your world, O God; heal the warring of nations and the wounding of the earth

to give us peace at last. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine for your people, O God; make us one human family who clothe each other with

mercy and feed each other with justice. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine in our hearts, O God; help us to reach to the heavens and deep in our souls to seek

you, to find you, and to know you. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light. Intercessor: Shine in the saints and departed, O God; teach us to follow their lead to outrageous faith

and eternal love. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine for the afflicted, O God; remind them of your deep compassion and how you

tenderly bear all our sorrows. At this time we invite you to add your petitions out loud or in the silence of your heart. (pause.)

This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

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Celebrant: Shine, O God, as the Light that creates, the Light that calls, the Light that comes again with every dawn. Shine as the Light that scatters every shadow, and the Light in which we promise to walk, with your help.

People: Amen. THE CONFESSION OF SIN & ABSOLUTION

Celebrant: The prophet speaks of the coming light of God which calls all the people of the earth to

come together in God’s realm of shalom. Let us confess the ways in which we have rejected God’s vision of wholeness.

Celebrant and People: God of light and darkness, we have seen the glimmer of your star-light beckoning to us, but we have turned away and followed other paths. We confess that we have not loved you with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. Forgive us, Holy One. Strengthen our faltering steps and guide us in your holy way of peace. Celebrant: Lift up your eyes and see the grace of God poured out into your lives. People: The light of God shines through the darkness.

Our hearts rejoice for Christ is in our midst. Amen. THE PEACE Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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+ The Liturgy of the Table +

OFFERTORY SENTENCE THE OFFERTORY SJP House Band & Grace Choir Cry of My Heart Terry Butler

THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: HYMNAL 654 (please stand) Day by Day The Presentation Song will be repeated while the Celebrant sets the Table.

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER C BCP PAGE 369 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Celebrant: God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn: THE SANCTUS You are Holy

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Celebrant: And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, 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, gave thanks, 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.” Celebrant: Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of

thanksgiving, All: we celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. Celebrant: Lord God of our Fathers; God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP PAGE 364 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 FRACTION This is the Body of Christ

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INVITATION TO COMMUNION Here at St. John’s we welcome all to the Table set for us at the time of Communion. Please remain seated until an usher invites your row forward. To receive the bread please put your hands together palms up in front of you. Then either eat the bread and drink directly from the cup of wine, or allow the server with the wine to dip the bread in the wine and place it in your mouth. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform an usher. COMMUNION SONG Christ in Me

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COMMUNION SONG Seed, Scattered and Sown

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COMMUNION SONG Come, Let Us Eat

If needed, the following Taizé chant will be sung during communion:

Eat this Bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry. Eat this Bread, drink this Cup, trust in me and you will not thirst

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER (Please stand.) BCP PAGE 365 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.

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THE BLESSING CLOSING SONG We Are Called During the closing song all children are invited to join Priest Lisa at the altar to help give the final dismissal.

Text & Music by David Haas © 1988 GIA Publications All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A703037

DISMISSAL Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE We Are Called David Haas

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COPYRIGHT NOTICES – LITURGICAL TEXTS Collect of the Day

From Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Stephen Shakespeare, Church Publishing, 2009

Affirmation of Faith

From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources by Susan Bock (Church Publishing, 2008) Prayers of the People From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources by Susan Bock (Church Publishing, 2008) Confession of Sin and Absolution

From the online blog Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense by Pastor Nancy Gowler Johnson