January 17, 2021 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

St. Alban's proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

January 17, 2021 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

9:00 AM CST Morning Prayer, Rite II

via Facebook Live and YouTube

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Prelude Prélude sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7 Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)

Hymn The people who in darkness walked Hymnal 126

MORNING PRAYER - 9:00 AMRite II, according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

Words: John Morison (1749-1798), alt.; para. of Isaiah 9:2-7Music: Dundee, melody from The CL Psalmes of David, 1615; harm. Thomas Ravenscroft (1592?-1635?), alt.

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Opening Sentence

Officiant Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising Isaiah 60:3

THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER Officiant Lord, open our lips.People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Officiant and PeopleGlory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Jubilate is sung by the choir.

Jubilate Collegium Regale Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation.

Glory be to the Father: and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; * As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

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The Psalm is sung by the Cantor. Coverdale translation.

Psalm 139:1-5, 12-18 Domine, probasti Tone VIII.1 1 O Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me.* Thouknowestmydown-sitting,andmineup-rising; thou understandest my thoughts long before.

2 Thou art about my path, and about my bed;* and spiest out all my ways.

3 For lo, there is not a word in my tongue,* but thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether.

4 Thou hast fashioned me behind and before,* and laid thine hand upon me.

5 Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me; Icannotattainuntoit.

12 For my reins are thine;* thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

13 I will give thanks unto thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:* marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well.

14 My bones are not hid from thee,* though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth.

15 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect;* andinthybookwereallmymemberswritten;

16 Which day by day were fashioned,* when as yet there was none of them.

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17 How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God;* O how great is the sum of them!

18 If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand:* when I wake up, I am present with thee.

Glory be to the Father: and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; * As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Please be seated.

THE LESSONS

First Lesson 1 Samuel 3:1-20

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.” Then the Lord said to Samuel, “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle. On thatdayIwillfulfillagainstEliallthatIhavespokenconcerninghishouse,frombeginning to end. For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’shouseshallnotbeexpiatedbysacrificeorofferingforever.”

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Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the Lord. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. But Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” He said, “Here I am.” Eli said, “What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.” So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, “It is the Lord; let him do what seems good to him.” As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

All stand.

Gloria in Excelsis Hymnal S-280

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Please be seated.

Children's Sermon

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Second Lesson John 1:43-51

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 didyougettoknowme?”Jesusanswered,“IsawyouunderthefigtreebeforePhilip 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 sawyouunderthefigtree?Youwillseegreaterthingsthanthese.”Andhesaidto him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

The Sermon The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

Please stand and affirm our faith in the words of the Apostles’ Creed.

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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THE PRAYERS

Officiant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Officiant Let us pray.

The people kneel or remain standing.

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.

Suffrages A

Officiant Show us your mercy, O Lord;People And grant us your salvation.Officiant Clothe your ministers with righteousness;People Let your people sing with joy.Officiant Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;People For only in you can we live in safety.Officiant Lord, keep this nation under your care; People And guide us in the way of justice and truth.Officiant Let your way be known upon earth;People Your saving health among all nations.Officiant Letnottheneedy,OLord,beforgotten;People Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.Officiant Create in us clean hearts, O God;People And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

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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 Prayer for Mission

O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessedSontopreachpeacetothosewhoarefaroffandtothosewhoarenear:Grantthatpeopleeverywheremayseekafteryouandfindyou;bringthenationsintoyourfold;pouroutyourSpirituponallflesh;andhastenthecomingofyourkingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Collect in a time of PandemicOmostmightyandmercifulGod,inthistimeofgrievoussickness,wefleeuntotheefor succour. Deliver us, we beseech thee, from our peril; give strength and skill to all those who minister to the sick; prosper the means made use of for their cure; and grant that, perceiving how frail and uncertain our life is, we may apply our hearts unto that heavenly wisdom which leadeth to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Collect for our CountryAlmighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, andpure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of theearth.Inthetimeofprosperity,fillourheartswiththankfulness,andinthedayoftrouble,suffernotourtrustintheetofail;allwhichweaskthroughJesusChristour Lord. Amen.

The people may offer their own intercessions and thanksgivings. After the Officiant offers a concluding prayer, please be seated.

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Parish Announcements & Offertory

During the Offertory, as an act of gratitude and worship, we joyfully respond to God’s gift to us in Jesus Christ by giving an offering to the Lord. To give securely online, visit stalbanswaco.org and click the blue “Give” circle on our website. You may also mail a check to the church office.

The anthem is sung by the Choir. Anthem Lead me, Lord Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876)

Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety.

The people kneel or stand.

The General Thanksgiving

Officiant and PeopleAlmighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

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All stand.

Officiant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

OfficiantThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

Hymn Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Hymnal 535

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Organ Voluntary Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7 Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)

Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.Music: Paderborn, from Antiphoner, melody from Catolisch-Paderbornisches Gesang-buch, 1765; harm. Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875-1947)

All music reprinted under OneLicense A-737783All music broadcast under Church Copyright Solutions License #12099

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TODAY'S WORSHIP MINISTERSOfficiant & Preacher

Organist & Director of MusicAssistant Organist

CantorLectors

Video AssistantAudio Assistant

The Rev. Aaron M. G. ZimmermanEugene LaveryHolden MillerGlenn BealsAbigail Zimmerman, Jack BoydStephanie DrumRobertMattson

ALTAR FLOWERSTheflowersonthealtararegivenbyCathyRatcliff

to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the life of Kinley Elizabeth Ticknor.

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Getting Connected at St. Alban's

Pastoral CarePrayer Lists:St.Alban’smaintainsapublishedprayerlist,aconfidentialprayerlist(sharedonlywithclergyandpastoralstaff)andaprayerlistforthoseonactivemilitary duty and their families. To add someone to a prayer list, please secure permission from the person to be added and then contact Hilary at (254) 752-1773 ext.1002.Hilaryneedsatleastthefirstnameofthepersonbeinglistedaswellasyour name and contact information. Individuals remain on our prayer lists for one month unless the request is renewed.

*denotes active military service

We have been asked to pray forJimmy Pancerella*Hunter Herbert*

KennethScattergood*Joe Bozarth, IV*Blake Bostick*Michael Field*JerrodElliott*Vance Jones*Ashley Bass

The White FamilyTyler Willis

Bruce BundrantEvaLott

Billy DilworthMichelle M.

Nancy R.

Local Mission PartnersCedar Ridge Elementary

The CovereVision

Mission Waco

Joanna Hill ByrnesMax Campbell

The Rev. Jerry Lyle Ann KimmelLeigh Clark

Gladys StrakosSusanCarol

Lisa SaxenianJune BundrantHolly ShieldRon HarperCarol Lewis

Joy CozbyBobScattergoodEvelyn DempseyGarrettOden

Elizabeth BlossmanIda Lu SmithKate Burton

Ben Haworth

Meghan WatkinsCory WoodJan Evans

Celebrating birthdays

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2021 VESTRY CANDIDATESThevestryiscomposedoftwelvemembersoftheparishwhoareconfirmedcom-municantsingoodstanding.Thefollowingcandidateshavebeennominatedtofillthepostsofthefourmemberswhoarerotatingoffvestrythisyear:DonnaLeas,DarrenMetting,AmySielaff,andMeghanWatkins.Allcandidateswerenominatedbychurchmembers,attendedavestrydiscernmentmeeting,andagreedtoserveifelected. They are nominated to serve the three-year term from January 2021 to Janu-ary 2024. Vestry elections will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting, 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall, on Sunday, January 24, 2021.


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Prof. ELIZABETH (LIZ) M. FRALEYProfession: Law ProfessorJoined St. Alban's in 2017

"I am excited to help guide St. Alban’s through this challenging period of growth and strengthen the relationships that make St. Alban’s special."

VICTOR GALVANProfession: IT Director, Quest DiagnosticsJoined St. Alban's in April 2019

"I am excited to be part of this wonderful period of growth at St. Alban’s. I look forward to being included in the St. Alban’s Vestry to continue the remarkable groundwork that has been established to further the church’s mission and community outreach programs while maintaining the day to day work of the church."

JASON M. MILAMProfession:AttorneyandManagingPartneratMilam&Fan-ning, PLLCJoined St. Alban's in 2016

"I’m excited to help support the mission of the church alongside fellow church-members. I look forward to learning from the experience of our clergy and the rest of the vestry and growing through service to the Lord and our community."

Dr. JOSH RITTERProfession: Assistant Director of Spirituality and Public LifeOfficeofSpiritualLife,BaylorJoined St. Alban's in 2017

"I’m eager to meet some new folks and contribute to the church community in a meaningful way."

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PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES

Giving regularly towards your 2021 pledge for our ministry budget is more vital than ever. Thank you for your faithful support. You can give in three ways:

• Make a gift online• Mail in a check • Dropacheckinthechurchofficemailbox

Ifyou’rearegulargiver,pleaseconsidersettingupautomatedonlinegivingthrough your bank or through our online giving option. If you make a gift online, please include your name in the form. Your name is required to apply your payment to the correct contribution statement. If you have questions about online giving, contact our Business Manager, Nancy Bennett,[email protected]/give.

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Children's Chapel

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Children's Chapel

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Getting Connected at St. Alban'sCOVID-19 Information and Resources

For the latest updates on our response to the coronavirus, please visit stalbanswaco.org.Thereyoucanfindlinkstoourlivestreams,scheduleupdates,andmore.In light of the clergy's continuing conversations with city leaders and the medical community and Waco, our parish has adopted a phased approach to re-gathering.

For St. Alban’s, this means:• We will re-gather following the phased approach recently unveiled by Bishop

Doyle which builds on guidelines from the White House and CDC.• We have in-person outdoor services of Holy Communion on Sundays at 7:30 AM and11:15AMaswellasWednesdaysat12:00PM.ThoseattendingmustRSVPvia the website and must wear masks. Visit the website for more info.

• WewillcontinuetoofferalivestreamedserviceofMorningPrayerviaYouTubeand Facebook Live at 9:00 AM CDT.

1.Ourofficesareclosedandstaffmemberswillbeworkingfromhome.Ifyouneedtotalkwithastaffmember,emailorphoneisthebestwaytoreachthem.Astaffemaildirectoryisavailableatwww.stalbanswaco.org/staff.2.Ifyouwouldliketomeetwithastaffmember,pleasedosoviaphoneorvideoconference (via Zoom).3.Worship&teachingwillcontinuevialivestream.SmallgroupsaremeetingviaZoom video conferences. 4. We will communicate with you regularly via email, social media, and our website. TherectorwillsendanemailupdateeveryFriday.Emailrebekah@stalbanswaco.orgto be added to the email list. 5. For weddings, baptisms, and funerals, we are required to follow the City’s restriction of gatherings to 10 people or fewer. Please contact the rector with questions about these services.

Additional Information• Stay informed at cdc.gov and waco-texas.com• Pleaseletusknowifyouhavepastoralneedsorfinancialdifficulties.Wearehere

to help.• We are continuing to pay our hourly workers to ensure we can rapidly return to

regular worship when that becomes possible.• If you are able to deliver groceries or run errands for parishioners, contact [email protected].

• While some church expenses are decreasing at this time, others are not. Our vestryismonitoringourchurchfinancesclosely.Thankyouforyourcontinuedfaithful giving to St. Alban’s.

• A COVID-19 relief fund has been established. Just select “COVID-19” from the funds listed in our online giving platform or write “COVID-19” on the memo line of your check.

• Pleasepray.HereisaprayerforallthoseaffectedbyCoronavirus:Keepus,goodLord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we mayfindcomfortknowingthatnothingcanseparateusfromyourloveinChristJesus our Lord. Amen.

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