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Fifth Sunday after the EpiphanyFebruary 7, 2021 — 11:00 a.m.

Love and Love and sserveerveChurch of Church of Bethesda-by-the-SeaBethesda-by-the-Sea

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• In-person Holy Eucharist in the Garden Chapel on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and in the Garth on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

• Online Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m.• Text BBTS and a dollar amount (example: BBTS $x,xxx) to 73256 to give

to Bethesda using text messaging.• Follow the Light at BBTSVirtual.org. Check the site for updates on all of

our offerings and details for the program year.

During this time, you can quickly find all the ways we’re connecting at bbtsvirtual.org. Our Facebook page (BBTSChurch) provides updates,

information, streaming services, and encouragement.

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Prelude Rhapsody No. 1 in D-flat Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Please join in singingHymnal 1982 #135 Songs of thankfulness and praise Salzburg

Holy Eucharist and HomilyRite II at 11:00 a.m.

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The Word of GodAcclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.Collect for Purity

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.

Please join in singingHymnal 1982 S-236 Canticle 13: Benedictus es. Domine John Rutter (b. 1945)

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Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The congregation is seated.

Lesson Isaiah 40:21-31 Reader: Michael SmyserHave you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in

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the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.Psalm 147:1-12, 21c (read in unison)

1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * how pleasant it is to honor him with praise! 2 The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; * he gathers the exiles of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; * there is no limit to his wisdom. 6 The Lord lifts up the lowly, * but casts the wicked to the ground. 7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; * make music to our God upon the harp. 8 He covers the heavens with clouds * and prepares rain for the earth; 9 He makes grass to grow upon the mountains * and green plants to serve mankind. 10 He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ravens when they cry. 11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;

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12 But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, * in those who await his gracious favor. 21 Hallelujah!

Epistle 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Reader: Michael Smyser

If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

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

Gospel Mark 1:29-39 Before the Gospel Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

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After the Gospel Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Homily Greg KnightA brief period of silence follows the Homily.

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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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 and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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: Form IV The Leader and People pray responsively.

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.Grant, Almighty God, that Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Peter, our Bishop, the clergy of this parish; and all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

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Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations—especially Joe, our President; Ron, our Governor; and the Mayor and members of the Town Council—in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.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.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.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.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially all who are or recently have been hospitalized, and all on our parish prayer list; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.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.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

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Confession of SinLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.Silence may be kept

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.

Celebrant 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.

The PeaceCelebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

Greeting and AnnouncementsThe Holy Communion

OffertoryI appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. - Romans 12:1Even though we cannot pass the plate, we invite you to continue your pattern of giving by making a gift online at bbts.org/give/, or by texting BBTS and a dollar amount (example: BBTS $x,xxx) to 73256 to give to Bethesda using text messaging, or by calling 561-655-4554 right now to make your gift.

O for a thousand tongues Richard Shephard (b. 1949) O for a thousand tongues to sing my dear Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King—the triumphs of his grace. Jesus—the name that charms our fears—that bids our sorrows cease ’Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ’tis life and health and peace. He speaks, and listening to his voice, new life the dead receive. The mournful broken hearts revive, the humble poor believe. Hear him ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb your loosened tongues employ. Ye blind behold your Saviour come, and leap ye lame for joy! My gracious Master and my God assist me to proclaim and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. - Charles Wesley (1707–1788)

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The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer 2 from Enriching Our Worship 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.

The Celebrant proceedsWe praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love.And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:

Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal 1982 S-128 William Mathias (1934-1992)

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The congregation kneels or remains standing, and the Celebrant continuesGlory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice.Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made.In the fullness of time bring us, with all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world.Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN. CelebrantAnd now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,Celebrant and PeopleOur 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.

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The Breaking of the BreadThe Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.Fraction Anthem for Epiphany Stuart Forster (b. 1971)

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

CommunionIn apartheid South Africa many prisoners were denied the sacraments and had to find other ways of taking Spiritual Communion. This found its way into the 1989 Anglican Church of Southern Africa Prayer Book as a help to others who could not receive:Jesus, may all that is you flow into me. May your body and blood be my food and drink. May your passion and death be my strength and life. Jesus, with you by my side enough has been given. May the shelter I seek be the shadow of your cross. Let me not run from the love which you offer but hold me safe from the forces of evil. On each of my dyings shed your light and your love. Keep calling to me until that day comes when, with your saints, I may praise you for ever. Amen.

The congregation stands when the Celebrant returns to the altar.

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Postcommunion Prayer (Enriching our Worship, page 69) Celebrant and People

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The BlessingThe peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Please join in singingHymnal 1982 #475 God himself is with us Tysk

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The Dismissal Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Postlude Præludium et Fuga in c minor, BWV 549 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

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Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for...Adrienne, Aiden, Alina, Amy, Andrea, Angel, Ann, Anthony, Arlo, Arnold, Arthur, Asha, Bert, Bianca, Bill, Bob, Bobby, Brittany, Bruce, Carlos, Carmen, Carol, Caroline, Carolyn, Charles, Charley, Chris, Chrissy, Christine, Christopher, Crook family, Crystal, Dalia, Daniel, David, Davidson, Deborah, Diane, DJ, Don, Donald, Donna, Ed, Eileen, Elaine, Elinor, Elizabeth, Ellen, Emmy, Erdmann family, Eugene, Eva, Frank, Frederiksen family, Freya, Gail, Gay, Gerry, Ginny, Glenn, Gloria, Goodhue family, Greg, Gunnar, Hal, Holly, Hudson, Hunter, Ian, Isabel, Jack, Jacquie, Jaime, James, Jane, Jeanne, Jeff, Jess, Joan, Joanie, Joaquin, John, John Joseph, Jordan, Kathryn, Katie, Keith family, Kelley, Kelly Ann, Ken, Kent family, Kendall, Kristina, Large family, Larry, Lela, Leidy family, Linda, Louise, Lourdes, Losq family, Lucas, Lucy, Lynn, Mallory, Marcia, Maria, Marie, Mariette, Marge, Maria Elena, Mariela, Marilyn, Mark, Marshall, Martin, Mary, Mary Ann, Mary Louise, Marty, Matt, Matthew, Melissa, Meredith, Michael, Mota family, Nolan family, Norman, Olga, Oliver, Osinachi, Pam, Pat, Patricia, Peggy, Peter, Prescott, Prior family, Ramiro, Raymond, Regine, Richard, Ricky, Rob, Robbie, Robert, Rosa, Ross, Sally, Sarah, Shannon, Sharon, Shawn, Shirley, Sophia, Stan, Stansbarger-Shy family, Steele family, Stephen, Sue, Susan, Suzy, Taryn, Teresa, Thais, Theresa, Thomas, Tim, Tom, Tracy family, Travis, Tricia, Troy, Vince, Ward, Webster family, Wendy, Wentz family, Yessennia, and those serving our country… Alex, Austin, Benjamin, Christian, Clara, Elizabeth, Eric, George, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Luster Michael, Mantis, Sean, Thomas, Tommy, and William.

We pray for the repose of the soul ofBlakeslee Ecclestone Erdmann

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The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Liturgical materials are from The Book of Common Prayer, 1979; The Book of Occasional Services, 2018; and Enriching our Worship, 1998.Hymns and service music used by permission from One License A-733767.All rights reserved worldwide.

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Bethesda’s Mission is to experience the clear and strong presence of God and to understand and spread Christ’s teachings through

collective worship, learning, and service.

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Announcements for Sunday, February 7

• Virtual Coffee Hour | Today | Zoom Following the 11:00 a.m. service, we’ll gather in a Zoom meeting for a virtual coffee hour. Visit https://zoom.us/j/767290148.

• Private Prayer and Communion | Today | Church| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Church is open for private prayer and the reception of communion.

• Follow the Light at BBTSVirtual.org. Check for updates on all of our offerings and details for the program year.

• Middle Way Online: St. Harriet of the Everglades | Wednesday, February 10 | Zoom | 6:30 p.m. Did you know that South Florida has a saint? It is Deaconess Harriet Bedell of the Episcopal Church, who lived among the Miccosukee and Seminole Indians in the Everglades in the early-to-mid part of the 20th century. Learn more about her work, her passion for traditional crafts, and her long lasting legacy with Sister Robin Merrill and Rev. Houston Cypress, Otter Clan member of the Miccosukee Tribe. Middle Way is accessible on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86058259817.WORSHIP In-person Holy Eucharist in the Garden Chapel, Sundays at 8:00 a.m. In-person Holy Eucharist in the Garth, Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Online Holy Eucharist, Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m.ADULTS Sundays following the service, virtual Coffee Hour & Fellowship Tuesday, December 22, 11:00 a.m. Previewing the Lectionary with Canon Tom O’Brien Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. virtual yogaCHILDREN & YOUTH Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (K–5th Grade) Sundays, 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (8th Grade) Mondays, 8:00 p.m. Pilgrimage Group (9th–12th Grade) Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group (6th–12th Grade) Thursday (Monthly), 10:00 a.m. Parents Group (0–5 years old)For more information about our upcoming events visit our website, and in our e-mail newsletter!

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Love and Love and sserveerveChurch of Church of Bethesda-by-the-SeaBethesda-by-the-Sea

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Rector and Associates

Non-Stipendiary Assisting Clergy

Wardens, Officers, and Vestry

Robert Diffenderfer, Chancellor Katie Wandoff, Clerk Matthew Lorentzen, Treasurer

The Church of Bethesda-by-the-SeaThe Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480 | (561) 655-4554 | bbts.org141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480 | (561) 655-4554 | bbts.org

John BrimEdythe Gordon

Sara Griffen

Sebastian KentBecky MyersLaura Schlett

Zach ShipleyMaury WolfeChuck Zettler

The Rev. James R. Harlan, Rector

John Sory, Senior Warden Richard Crone, Junior Warden

Staff

The Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. GeitzAssisting Priest

The Rev. W. Frisby Hendricks IIIAssisting Priest

The Rev. Dr. Cecily J. TitcombDeacon for Spiritual DirectionThe Rev. Clayton B. Waddell

Deacon for Port Ministry

Daisy Alvarez, General Manager for Retail OperationsEvaristo Riestra, General Manager

Rosie Cartagena, SeamstressJonathan Goodine, Receiving Specialist

The Church Mouse and The Shoppe Staff

Fred E. StaleyAssociate for Administration

The Rev. Margaret E. McGheeAssociate for Stewardship

and Digital Ministry

The Rev. Burl SalmonAssociate for Christian Education,

Pastoral Care, and OutreachDr. Stuart A. Forster

Associate for Music & Liturgy

Program DirectorGreg Knight, Director of Children & Youth Ministries

CoordinatorsDouglas Kwoka, Communications Coordinator

April Lawrence, Evangelism, Fellowship & Membership CoordinatorAyana Pineiro,Worship & Pastoral Care Coordinator

Administrative StaffTierra Harper, Office Coordinator & Rector’s Assistant

SextonsRobert Mancuso, Sexton for Liturgical Support

Keith Risley, Sexton for GroundsJonathan Rivera, Sexton for Hospitality

William Thompson III, Sexton for Building Preservation & Lead Sexton