St. Thomas Episcopal Church

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1 St. Thomas Episcopal Church The Second Sunday After the Epiphany January 14, :30 a.m. Rite I 11:00 a.m. Rite II From Google images

2 Welcome to St. Thomas! Today is The Second Sunday After the Epiphany. The season of Epiphany (sometimes called Ordinary Time) will continue until we arrive at Ash Wednesday. Epiphany s theme is the manifestation, or showing forth, of Christ to the Gentiles with the arrival of the Magi at the manger. Light is the primary symbol, with the Star of Bethlehem as the sign that Christ, the light of the world, has come. In the weeks after Epiphany, other events in Jesus ministry are celebrated. Today s gospel takes a look at the disciples accepting the call to follow Jesus. The Old Testament lesson from 1 Samuel is where the young Samuel hear s God s call and replies with Here I am. We re so glad you re here. If you re visiting today, here are a few helpful things to know: We are a spiritual community. We gather for worship to nurture and grow our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, our guide, companion and friend. We welcome you into this community wherever you may be on your spiritual journey. We have two worship services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. The early service uses Rite I with a more quiet and contemplative spoken liturgy. The later service uses Rite II, chanted liturgy and special music, plus nursery care is provided. Adult Formation take place at 9:45 am. This bulletin will guide you through the service feel free to join in the unison responses (said or sung) and whenever you see the word. This cross symbol (+ for 8:30) indicates an appropriate place to make the sign of the cross, if you so desire. Simply touch your forehead, then chest, then left and right shoulders wherever it appears. If you are visiting today, please take a moment to sign our guest register and introduce yourself to the greeters. If you have a particular need for comfort or prayer, please fill out one of the prayer cards in the pew racks and place the card in the offering plate (or hand to an usher). Please stay for refreshments in Pipkin Parlor after the service! 2

3 Liturgy of the Word Prelude All Glory and Honor Georg Kaufman Announcements The people stand Processional Hymn How bright appears the Morning Star Hymnal 497 Celebrant Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 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. The Gloria WLP 900 3

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5 Collect of the Day BCP p.357 Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. BCP p. 215 All 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. All sit The First Reading 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Reader A reading from the First Book of Samuel. 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. Thanks be to God. Psalm 139:1-5, Domine, probasti 1 LORD, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 2 You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways.

6 3 Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, O LORD, know it altogether. 4 You press upon me behind and before * and lay your hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; * it is so high that I cannot attain to it. 12 For you yourself created my inmost parts; * you knit me together in my mother's womb. 13 I will thank you because I am marvelously made; * your works are wonderful, and I know it well. 14 My body was not hidden from you, * while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths of the earth. 15 Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written in your book; * they were fashioned day by day, when as yet there was none of them. 16 How deep I find your thoughts, O God! * how great is the sum of them! 17 If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand; * to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Reader A reading from the Paul s First Letter to the Corinthians. 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 6

7 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. Thanks be to God. All stand Sequence Hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Lemmel The Gospel John 1:43-51 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. 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 7

8 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. Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sequence Hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Lemmel (see music previous page) The people are seated for Sermon Here I Am The Very Rev. Dr. Richard Miles All stand The Nicene Creed BCP p. 358 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. 8

9 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. The people kneel or stand The Prayers of the Form III BCP p. 387 Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Leader Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; Especially Lindsey Hicks, Don Gwarek, Ezra Roberson, Cody Thompson, David DeBerry, Cheryl Cook, Sandra Inman, Wayne Ellington, Jimmy Jones, Jeff Earp, Jimmy Trotter, Caleb McKay, Mae Craddock, Rose Mary Smith, Tim Curry, James Festerman, Nancy Martin, Chris Nixon, Sandra Moyer, Christie Harmon, Bill & Hazel Post, Madeline McDowell, Dud & Pat Apple, Boyd Hooper, Gail Wakefield, Joe Hoover, Sarah Shumate, Carol Everett, Mike Joyce, Vicki Slaughter, Laura Felts, Dot Ferneyhough, Parker Graham, Cindy Cousins, Lape Smith, and Joyce McCloskey; that they may be delivered from their distress. And also we pray for all those serving in the Armed Forces of our nation, especially Ethan Rodgers, Bo & Patti Bethea, Spencer & Monet Wilson, Ralph Lee Clayton, Michael McCloskey, Ben Shepherd, Chris Miles, Robert Murray, Caleb Butt, Hunter Morrell, James Perry, Jonathan Romero, Clair Crowder, Nick Tramontin, Hanna & Sam Rodriquez, Brian & Shelley Foxworth, and John Whitmyer; that they may be kept from harm and shielded in danger. 9

10 Leader Leader Leader Leader Silence We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. We pray for those celebrating birthdays this week. Ross Haigler, Linda Belton, and Stephanie Roberson. Lord, we thank you. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. The may add their own petitions. Celebrant Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Confession of Faith BCP p. 360 All kneel Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. All (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. All Amen. 10

11 All Stand The Peace Celebrant The Offering The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. All greet one another in the Name of the Lord The Holy Communion Anthem Eternal Light Shine in My Heart Jane Marshall The people stand for the response as the people s offerings of bread and wine, money, and other gifts, are brought forward. Offertory Response Praise God (verse 3) Hymnal 380 Celebrant All things come from you O Lord, And of your own have we given you. Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B BCP p.367 Celebrant: It is truly right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus Hymnal S

12 The people kneel or stand. The celebrant continues BCP 368 We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, 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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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. Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; 12

13 The Celebrant continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the Virgin Mary, St. Thomas, and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. The celebrant sings (or says) By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Hymnal S 142 Celebrant continues And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All Our Father, who art in heaven, BCP p.364 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. Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover Hymnal S

14 Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the of God. The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people. The Communion of the All people, including children, seeking a deeper understanding of God through Christ, are invited to receive Holy Communion. Kneeling or standing at the altar rail, simply hold out both hands to receive the bread. There are two chalices: the ceramic chalice is for intinction (dipping the bread), the silver chalice is for drinking the wine. If taking the silver chalice help guide the chalice to your lips when it is offered. Communion Music Alternatively, you may hold the bread and have it dipped in the wine. You may also cross your arms in front of your chest in order to receive a blessing by the priest, instead of receiving the bread and/or the wine. Rice wafers are available for those with wheat/gluten allergies just ask the priest for one at the rail. The following hymn is sung by the congregation during Communion. Hymn Bread of the World Hymnal 301 Hymn My God, Thy Table Now is Spread Hymnal

15 The people kneel or stand Post-Communion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All God of heaven, dwelling among us, we thank you for feeding us with this holy food. By your grace keep us ever faithful to your Word made flesh that as his body in the world we may bring your presence to all people. Amen. Choral Amen Three-Fold Amen Tom Birchwood The Blessing Celebrant All stand Processional Hymn May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. (see next page) I, the Lord of Sea and Sky 15

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19 Dismissal BCP p. 366 Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude Postludium Flor Peeters Who s Who In Today s Service Rector: The Very Rev. Dr. Richard Miles Organist: Kristen Farmer Choral Director: D aun Miles Sub Deacon: Don Gwarek Lector: Martha Balsley Acolytes: Brooke Melchert, Daniel Yount Layreader: 8:30 Gayle Ferguson 11:00 Tom Balsley Chalice: 8:30 Gayle Ferguson 11:00 Tom Balsley, Tommy Thorn Ushers: Please volunteer Coffee: Gerry Montaigne, TBA Counters: Please volunteer Altar Guild: Anne Rogers, Martha Balsley, Dot Ferneyhough, Patricia Bobbitt Pastoral Care: Martha Balsley, Betty Melchert, Elisabeth Pugh, Jan Wheless Nursery: Betty Melchert For Your Information 2018 Flower Calendar is pos ted in the hall just outside the music office. Please sign up for your preferred dates to place flowers on the altar for Sunday services. CHOIR REHEARSAL TODAY: Rehearsal is after the second service, in the Sanctuary, 12:30-1:30 pm. 11:00 Service Live Streamed on Facebook: For those unable to join us each week, the 11:00 am service is streamed live on our Ustream channel: ustream.tv/channel/johnstr. Or you can watch the service later on our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/stthomasreidsville. Remember the Hungry and Fill the Tub: Items needed for the Reidsville Outreach Center at this time are: Sweet peas, carrots, Potatoes, mixed vegetables, pork & beans, corn, and any fruit or vegetable, Boost, Ensure, toothpaste, and soap. These may be placed in the big tub located in the Choir Room. 19

20 St. Thomas Calendar of Events Jan 14 8:30 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I Jan 14 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite II Jan 14 12:15 PM Coffee in the Pipkin Palor Jan 14 12:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Jan 15 EDS No classes - Office Closed Jan 16 6:00 PM AA Meeting Jan 16 7:15 PM AA Bible Study Jan 18 8:00 PM AA Meeting Jan 19 8:00 PM AA & NA Meeting Jan 20 6:00 PM Adult Covered Dish (Freda Watt s home) 20

21 St. Thomas Contact Information: 315 Lindsey Street, PO Box 72, Reidsville, NC Phone: Rector: Phone Ext Rectory: Parish Office: Lori Bagliere - Ext office@stthomasreidsville.org Senior Warden: Clark Turner Junior Warden: Tommy Thorn Choral Director: D aun Miles (daunmiles@gmail.com) Episcopal Day School: Ext. 106 Newsletter news@stthomasreidsville.org Website: For a full list of staff and vestry members, please refer to the Newsletter 21

22 Georgia Revival and Deaconess Alexander On January 20th, the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia will host Fearless Faith, Boundless Love, a revival in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. The revival, which includes a recognition of the life and ministry of Deaconess Anna Alexander, will be a day of celebration, joy, and renewal, as the Church goes out to do the work God has given us to do. Please note that this revival was rescheduled following Hurricane Irma in September Anna Ellison Butler Alexander was born in 1865 to recently emancipated slaves on Butler Plantation in McIntosh County, Georgia. She would become the first black deaconess in the Episcopal Church. In a calling of more than 60 years, her indomitable spirit and fierce devotion to God still illuminates our understanding of ministry. Deaconess Alexander s call was to serve the people of Pennick and Darien, Georgia. She founded Good Shepherd Church in rural Glynn County s Pennick community, where she taught children to read by tradition, from the Book of Common Prayer and the Bible in a oneroom schoolhouse. The school was later expanded to two rooms with a loft where she lived. In addition to her ministry at Good Shepherd, she traveled on foot for 15 miles and rowed a small boat on the Altamaha River to serve St. Cyprian s Episcopal Church in Darien. Her tireless work was to teach her pupils about the world and Christian responsibility to all peoples. This is not to say that Deaconess Alexander served in easy times. The diocese segregated her congregations in 1907 and African American congregations were not invited to another diocesan convention until Similarly, it was only in the 1950s, after her death, that a woman set aside as a deaconess was recognized as being in deacon s orders. However, her witness wearing the distinctive dress of a deaconess, traveling by foot from Brunswick through Darien to Pennick, showing care and love for all she met represents the best in Christian witness. Please keep the Georgia Revival, its participants and planners, and the people of Georgia in your prayers. Selected portions of Fearless Faith, Boundless Love, including Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry s sermon, will be live-streamed on the Episcopal Church s Facebook page. For more information on Episcopal revivals, including future locations and events, please visit A Collect for Deaconess Alexander O God, you called Anna Alexander as a deaconess in your Church, and sent her as teacher and evangelist to the people of Georgia: Grant us 22

23 the humility to go wherever you send us, and the wisdom to teach the word of Christ to whoever we meet, that all may come to the enlightenment which you intend for your people; through Jesus Christ, our Teacher and Savior. Amen. 23

24 January 14, :30 am Rite I The Word of God Opening Sentences (standing) + BCP p. 323 The Collect of the Day: 2 nd Sunday After the Epiphany BCP p. 163 The First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Bulletin p. 5 Psalm 139:1-5, Bulletin p. 6 The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Bulletin p. 6 The Holy Gospel (standing): John 1: Bulletin p. 7 The Sermon (seated) Here I Am Fr. Rick Miles The Niceen Creed (standing) + BCP p. 326 The Prayers of the (kneeling) BCP p. 328 Our Prayer List Lindsey Hicks, Don Gwarek, Ezra Roberson, Cody Thompson, David DeBerry, Cheryl Cook, Sandra Inman, Wayne Ellington, Jimmy Jones, Jeff Earp, Jimmy Trotter, Caleb McKay, Mae Craddock, Rose Mary Smith, Tim Curry, James Festerman, Nancy Martin, Chris Nixon, Sandra Moyer, Christie Harmon, Bill & Hazel Post, Madeline McDowell, Dud & Pat Apple, Boyd Hooper, Gail Wakefield, Joe Hoover, Sarah Shumate, Carol Everett, Mike Joyce, Vicki Slaughter, Laura Felts, Dot Ferneyhough, Cindy Cousins, Lape Smith, and Joyce McCloskey. Our Military Prayer List: Ethan Rodgers, Bo & Patti Bethea, Spencer & Monet Wilson, Ralph Lee Clayton, Michael McCloskey, Ben Shepherd, Chris Miles, Robert Murray, Caleb Butt, Hunter Morrell, James Perry, Jonathan Romero, Clair Crowder, Nick Tramontin, Hanna & Sam Rodriquez, Brian & Shelley Foxworth, and John Whitmyer. Birthdays: Ross Haigler, Linda Belton, and Stephanie Roberson. Confession of Sin and Absolution + BCP p. 331 The Peace (standing) BCP p. 332 Announcements (seated) The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving (standing): Eucharistic Prayer II BCP p. 340 The Proper Preface BCP p. 345 The Sanctus BCP p. 341 The Prayer of Consecration (kneeling) + The Lord s Prayer BCP p. 336 The Prayer of Humble Access BCP p. 337 The Communion of the BCP p. 338 (kneeling/standing at the altar rail) + The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling) BCP p. 339 The Blessing + The Dismissal & Response (standing) BCP p