THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

JANUARY 24, 2021 • 10:30 A.M.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

RITE II

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VOLUNTARY Sursum Corda John Ireland HYMN 533 Lyons OPENING ACCLAMATION The Book of Common Prayer, page 355

Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

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COLLECT FOR PURITY .................................................................................................................. 355 Presider 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.

People Amen.

HYMNAL S-236 Canticle 13: A Song of Praise (Benedictus, es, Domine)

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY ......................................................................................................... 215

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

A moment of silence is observed.

Presider 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.

People Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Reader A Reading from the Book of Jonah.

1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an

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exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4 Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5 And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. 10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.

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

A moment of silence follows the reading.

PSALM 62:6-14 St. Anne

1 My soul in silence waits for God, I hope in him alone; My rock and health, I shall not be shaken or overthrown.

2 God is my refuge and strong rock, In him my safety lies; Trust him, pour out your hearts to him, Our refuge he supplies.

3 The great are but a fleeting breath, Trust in the lowly fails; They all are lighter than a breath When tested on the scales.

4 Trust not in wrong, in robbery do not take empty pride; Although your riches may increase, Let them not be your guide.

5 God has once spoken, twice I heard that power is God's alone, And steadfast love is yours, O LORD, To whom all deeds are known.

THE SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Reader A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.

29 I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, 30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, 31 and those who

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deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

A moment of silence follows the reading. HYMN 660 Maryton THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 1:14-20

Presider The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

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People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea— for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

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

THE SERMON The Very Rev. Matthew Johnson THE NICENE CREED .................................................................................................................... 358

Presider and People

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.

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We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (Form VI) ................................................................................... 392

Presider In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

A moment of silence is observed.

Reader For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Reader For Joseph, our president; Roy, our governor; Sandy, our mayor; and all others who govern and hold authority in this community, the nation, and the world;

People For those who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Reader For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Reader For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the truth.

Reader For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Sam and Anne, our bishops; Matt, our priest; Velinda, our deacon; and for all bishops and other ministers;

People For those who serve God in the Church.

Reader For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble, especially Gayle Edwards, T. W. King, Becky Bryan, Jeff Wright, Elizabeth “Sister” Cherry, Rick McCall, David Brady, Ernestine Belfield, Caroline High, Brent Wilson, those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and others we name now silently or aloud…,

The People may add their own petitions.

Reader Hear us, Lord; People For your mercy is great.

Reader For all who have died, especially Nancy Pierce and Ernest Wills, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

The People may add their own petitions.

Reader Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; People Who put their trust in you.

Reader For those who are preparing for the birth of a child, especially Anna and Michael Gardener, and for all the blessings of this life.

The People may add their own petitions.

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Reader We will exalt you, O God our King; People And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Presider We pray also for the forgiveness of our sins.

A moment of silence is observed.

Presider and People

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Presider 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.

People Amen.

THE PEACE .................................................................................................................................. 360

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

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE OFFERTORY .......................................................................................................................... 361

Anthem Faith and Hope and Love Kenton Coe

Faith and hope and love we see, joining hand in hand agree; But the greatest of the three, and the best, is love. text: adapted from Christopher Wordsworth

HYMN 470 Beecher

The Hymn is printed on the next page.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER ................................................................................................................... 364

Presider And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Presider and People

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 BLESSING HYMN 539 Tidings

The Hymn is printed on the next page.

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THE DISMISSAL ............................................................................................................................ 366

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

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10:30 A.M. SERVERS

Audiovisual Engineer Ron Sowers Organist Lawrence Goering

Presider Matt Johnson Reader Marzena Laszewski

Soloist Julianne Wilson

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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

January 24 Curt Daniel January 25 Jeanne Shannon January 26 Mary Alice Buck, Nan Bayless, Mary Davis Betts, and Mallery Manning January 29 John Grochowski January 30 Blythe Hinson

PARISH PRAYER LIST

For those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially Gayle Edwards, T. W. King, Becky Bryan, Jeff Wright, Elizabeth “Sister” Cherry, Rick McCall, David Brady, Ernestine Belfield, Caroline High, Brent Wilson, Barbara Nunnery, Deborah Katkaveck, Thomas Parker, Linda Paul, Mary Hawkins, Nancy Colston, Lib Blackburn, James Boles, Frances Gaither, Ann Hartley, Kathryn Kelly, Linda Knight, Peggy Parker, Nancy Penick, Jeffrey Reddick, and Carolyn Weeks.

For the blessings of this life.

For those preparing for the birth of a child, especially Anna and Michael Gardener.

For those who have died, especially Nancy Pierce and Ernest Wills.

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VESTRY

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Jeannette Belfield Albert Ervin Ben Blackburn Deborah Burnette Reuben Harris John Mebane

Jim Curtis Catie Roche Jim Mullen Mary Palmer Susan Suiter

Senior Warden Mary Palmer Junior Warden Jim Curtis Clerk Lisa Godwin Treasurer Jon Colston

STAFF

Email can be sent to the prefix listed below by each person’s name, followed by @goodshepherdrmt.org

(e.g. Matt Johnson is mjohnson@goodshepherdrmt.org)

Mary Alston, Head Nursery Attendant Lawrence Goering (lgoering), Organist/Choirmaster

Velinda Hardy (vhardy), Deacon Katharina Johnson (kjohnson; cell: 252-904-0622), Day School Director of Administration

Matt Johnson (mjohnson; cell: 252-406-0619), Rector Ernest Jones (ejones), Bookkeeper Jaime Meador, Nursery Attendant

Tom Parker (tparker), Parish Administrator

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CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND DAY SCHOOL

231 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 www.goodshepherdrmt.org (252) 442-1134

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. (public, outdoor Morning Prayer)

10:30 a.m. (live stream Liturgy of the Word at gslive.org)

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR JANUARY 24-31

Sunday (January 24) — daily readings Psalms (morning) Psalm 63:1-8(9-11), 98; Psalm (evening) Psalm 103 Isa. 47:1-15; Heb. 10:19-31; John 5:2-18

Monday (January 25) Psalms (morning) Psalm 41, 52; Psalm (evening) Psalm 44 Isa. 48:1-11; Gal. 1:1-17; Mark 5:21-43

Tuesday (January 26) Psalm (morning) Psalm 45; Psalms (evening) Psalm 47, 48 Isa. 48:12-21; Gal. 1:18-2:10; Mark 6:1-13

Wednesday (January 27) Psalm (morning) Psalm 119:49-72; Psalms (evening) Psalm 49, [53] Isa. 49:1-12; Gal. 2:11-21; Mark 6:13-29

Thursday (January 28) Psalm (morning) Psalm 50; Psalms (evening) Psalm [59, 60] or 118 Isa. 49:13-23; Gal. 3:1-14; Mark 6:30-46

Friday (January 29) Psalms (morning) Psalm 40, 54; Psalm (evening) Psalm 51 Isa. 50:1-11; Gal. 3:15-22; Mark 6:47-56

Saturday (January 30) Psalm (morning) Psalm 55; Psalms (evening) Psalm 138, 139:1-17(18-23) Isa. 51:1-8; Gal. 3:23-29; Mark 7:1-23

Sunday (January 31) – readings at the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28