The Episcopal Church of St. John the BaptistThe Episcopal Church of St. John the BaptistThe Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, BishopThe Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop

The Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine, RectorThe Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine, Rector

The Rev. Canon Nelson W. Pinder, Rector Emeritus The Rev. Canon Nelson W. Pinder, Rector Emeritus

Sunday, January 26, 2014Sunday, January 26, 2014 Third Sunday after the EpiphanyThird Sunday after the Epiphany

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1000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 328051000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 328051000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 32805

Telephone: 407Telephone: 407Telephone: 407---295295295---1923 1923 1923

www.orlandoforerunner.orgwww.orlandoforerunner.orgwww.orlandoforerunner.org

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Email: stjohneps@bellsouth.netEmail: stjohneps@bellsouth.netEmail: stjohneps@bellsouth.net

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist was established on April 18, 1896. We

seek to maintain the fullness and richness of the Anglican tradition in its common life

and worship; to witness to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the good news about

God and life which is revealed in the Gospel. We seek to serve the community as a

place of hope and love, and to reach out and touch those who need the healing and

forgiving grace of God.

A Note to Our Visitors

We welcome you to The Episcopal of St. John the Baptist with an extended hand and a

joyful spirit! We are blessed by your visit, and we believe that God has directed our

paths to intersect. Our meeting is not an accident but a divine appointment, so we want

to express Christ’s love to you with genuine warmth. We are delighted to know you and

we are exited to share with you the marvelous ways in which God’s hand is at work in

our church. We believe you will discover that our fellowship is truly a family, rich in

the relationships that matter most. Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh,

we cry, we learn, and we reach out to our world with life-transforming truth. We reach

out to you, as well. Our doors are open. Our hearts are open, too. If you’re been

thinking, praying, searching and hoping for a place to belong, we say again—Welcome!

All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the mystical presence of Christ in this

Holy Communion. To receive the Bread, extend your hands upward, palms crossed.

When receiving the Wine, please guide the chalice as it is offered. If you prefer not to

drink from the common cup you may choose Intinction. The person administering the

chalice will dip the Bread into the Wine and place it on your tongue. You may come for

a prayer for God’s blessing in lieu of receiving Holy Communion. Please indicate your

desire for a blessing by crossing your arms on your chest. Ladies are encouraged to blot

lipstick before receiving Communion.

In our worship we use The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) (red) and hymnals, Lift Eve-

ry Voice and Sing (LEVAS II) and the Episcopal Hymnal 1982 (blue). These books are

located in the racks facing you on the back of the pew. Page numbers are identified in

the service bulletin.

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SOLEMN EUCHARIST

ORGAN PRELUDE

PROCESSIONAL “Amazing Grace” HYMNAL Page 671

ACCLAMATION

COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP Page 355

GLORY TO GOD LEVAS II Page 243

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people

the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous

works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lector: A Reading from Isaiah

Isaiah 9:1-4

There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt

the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of

the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light;

those who lived in a land of deep darkness--

on them light has shined.

You have multiplied the nation,

you have increased its joy;

they rejoice before you

as with joy at the harvest,

as people exult when dividing plunder.

For the yoke of their burden,

and the bar across their shoulders,

the rod of their oppressor,

you have broken as on the day of Midian.

Lector: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God

THE COLLECT

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

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THE PSALM

Psalm 27 based on “Light” (H82—667)

1. The LORD is my light and my salvation;

whom then shall I fear? *

the LORD is the strength of my life;

of whom then shall I be afraid? [ANT.]

2. When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, *

it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who

stumbled and fell.

3. Though an army should encamp against me,*

yet my heart shall not be afraid;

4. And though war should rise up against me,

yet will I put my trust in him. [ANT.]

5. One thing have I asked of the LORD;

one thing I seek; *

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days

of my life;

6. To behold the fair beauty of the LORD *

and to seek him in his temple. [ANT.]

7. For in the day of trouble

he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *

he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling

and set me high upon a rock. [ANT.]

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THE GOSPEL

Lector: A Reading from Corinthians

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agree-

ment and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same

purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there are quarrels among you, my

brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to

Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Has Christ been divided? Was Paul

crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you

except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize

also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For

Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that

the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. For the message about the cross is foolishness

to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Lector: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God

SEQUENCE HYMN “Where He Leads Me I Will Follow” LEVAS II Page 144

Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew

People: Glory be to you, Lord Christ.

Matthew 4:12-23

When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his

home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spo-

ken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

"Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,

on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--

the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light,

and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned."

From that time Jesus began to proclaim, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his

brother, casting a net into the sea-- for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I

will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from

there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their

father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their fa-

ther, and followed him.

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the

kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise be to you, Lord Christ.

THE EPISTLE

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THE LITURGY OF THE TABLE

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN “This Little Light of Mine” LEVAS II Page 221

SERMON The Rev. Jabriel S. Ballentine

NICENE CREED BCP Page 358

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CONFESSION OF SIN

THE PEACE

OFFERTORY

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “The Lord Is My Light”

PRESENTATION HYMN “Jesus Calls Us” HYMNAL Page 550

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Rite A BCP Page 361-366

SANCTUS BENEDICTUS “Holy, Holy, Holy” LEVAS II Page 252

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION BCP Page 361

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

THE LORD’S PRAYER LEVAS II Page 264

PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness,

but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under

thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore,

gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may

evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

AGNUS DEI “Lamb of God” LEVAS II Page 269

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

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COMMUNION HYMNS

“Have Thine Own Way” LEVAS II Page 145

“Give Me Jesus” LEVAS II Page 91

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, TRAVELS

POST COMMUNION PRAYER BCP Page 365

THE BLESSING

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS

CLOSING HYMN “Go Preach My Gospel Saith the Lord” LEVAS II Page 161

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LECTORS & INTERCESSOR LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

ACOLTYES

USHERS

PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S SERVICE

Omari Ballentine

Madison Ash

Jordan Carlies

Cynthia Hammonds

Norma Smith

Deyone Romeo Taylor Harris Alexandria Musgray

Camden Acree Walker Harris Brian Musgray

Deshawn Romeo Avery Lewis Camuriel Parr

Omari Ballentine Evan Lewis Sean Parr

Miles Parr

Heldon Ward Nelson Pinder Joe Reed

Roopchand Chandoo Tracey Monroe Russell Warren

Ken Beckles Judith Hayes Joe Williams

Janet Pinder Eric Parr

Barbara Robinson Patricia Jones

Carolyn Morris, Organist Ernest “Pete” Boyd, Musical Director

Sylvia Warren, Worship Leader Roger Johnson, Verger

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THE CONGREGATION IS REQUESTED TO PRAY FOR

THOSE WHO ARE SICK AND CONFINED, ESPECIALLY

Grace Burgess 220 Domino Dr., 32805 407-578-0322

Muriel Burgess, Health Center of Windermere 4875 Cason Cove Dr. 32811, 407-420-2090

Ileane Jones, 14155 Town Center Blvd., 32837 407-851-1323

Florita McKenzie, 5900 West Gate Drive, 32835 407-422-0565

Nathaniel Williams, 2124 West Gore Street, 32805 407-292-2743

Carrie Lawrence 3401 Rogers Drive, 32805 407-293-1733

Pat Brooks and Dorothy Wilder, 6106 Bruhley Ct., 32805 407-345-0039

Conrad Gill, 5033 Wise Bird Drive, Windermere, FL 34786 407-654-4548

BRING YOUR BIBLE TO CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY

DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday ……………….............. Matthew 4: 19

Monday ….……........................ Hebrews 8:10

Tuesday…….…..…............................John 5:6

Wednesday …..….…...……....... Genesis 16:8

Thursday ………………..…..... Psalm 50:24

Friday …………………..…............John 6: 6

Saturday ………………...........Psalm 138: 8

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Hugh Burgess 1/4 Jai Lyle 1/10 Barbara Robinson 1/27

Violet Doute 1/17 Lee McElroy 1/30 Paris Stewart 1/15

James Humphrey 1/5 Sylvia McElroy 1/29 Yvonne Stolard 1/20

Lillie James 1/3 Catherine Parr 1/31 Jeanette Williams 1/1

Roger Johnson 1/12 John Robertson 1/30 Alexis Vicky Gary 1/21

Classes are being held on Sundays at 9AM continuing through March 2nd. All those who desire

to be Confirmed should be in attendance. Please see Fr. Ballentine for more information.

Louis & Celia Benton 1/2

Richard & Cynthia Hammonds, Sr. 1/27

Freddie & Esther Stevenson 1/15

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

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FOOD PANTRY

BIBLE STUDY

Noon and 6:30PM

On Marriage and Family Life is a collection of sermons by St. John Chrysostom on various

biblical texts that teach about marriage and parenting. St. John was given the name Chrysostom

(“golden tongued”) because of his way with words…he had the gift of gab, and could communi-

cate difficult theological concepts in simple ways. This point is made clear by his explanation of

marriage.

The book is available at: http://www.jahbread.com/marriage-sex-obedience-love-salvation/

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ATTENTION SJB YOUTH

Youth (&Parents/Grandparents)! Our youth group has gone virtual! Have questions you need

answered? Need a place to share your thoughts and experiences? Find our CLOSED group on

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrlandoForerunners/. Parents/Grandparents: this

group is CLOSED and members have to be approved by Youth Group Leaders. Therefore, it is a

safe environment for your children. Encourage them to join the group, and watch their faith grow!

www.OrlandoForerunner.org

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist is now on Facebook. Post your photos, share our

news and events. Join us as we prepare the Way of the Lord to those on Facebook.

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CELEBRATE THE CELEBRATE THE

SUPER BOWLSUPER BOWLSUPER BOWL

Each mmber is asked to bring at least Each mmber is asked to bring at least

one can of soupone can of soup——hearty styles, if hearty styles, if

possible, to help fill the shelves of possible, to help fill the shelves of

our the Food Pantry. our the Food Pantry.

Social Concerns helps to feed the Social Concerns helps to feed the Social Concerns helps to feed the

hungry in our communityhungry in our communityhungry in our community

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ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCEON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCEON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

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ONE HUNDRED seventeen YEARS ONE HUNDRED seventeen YEARS ONE HUNDRED seventeen YEARS

OF FAITHFULNESS …OF FAITHFULNESS …OF FAITHFULNESS …

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist was established on April 18, 1896 in

a four room house on the corner of Terry St. and Pine St. in Orlando, FL.

During our 117 year existence, we have become known for a rich history of a blend

of Anglican but contemporary family friendly liturgical worship. Our modern

sanctuary is graced with a series of twelve African American inspired stained glass

windows including representations of St. John the Baptist and window etched

renditions of the beasts of the four Gospels.

Whether you are a resident of Central Florida or a visitor to the area, we invite you

to visit and participate in our worship and various opportunities for fellowship. Our

ministries include weekly Bible Study, a Young Adults Spiritual Focus Group,

Men’s Fellowship, the Episcopal Church Women and The Order of The Daughters

of the King. Our outreach ministries provide a weekly distribution of groceries

through our Food Pantry, a neighborhood youth Bible study group and we serve as

a satellite office of the Episcopal Counseling Center. We are a host site for weekly

meetings of Narcotics Anonymous.