The Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 20, 2019, at Eight o clock in the Morning

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1 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 20, 2019, at Eight o clock in the Morning We are glad you are here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter where you are on the journey of life you are welcome in this church. We invite you to participate in our worship service, or simply observe, as you wish. We hope you will find Saint Paul s to be a place of refreshment and renewal, where you experience the presence of the risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred sixty years. The monuments in our church and the graves in our churchyard reflect the conflicts and complexities of our nation s and our city s history. Our building is old and beautiful, yet our mission is contemporary and forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with the questions and struggles of modern life, of faith, and of following the way of Jesus. We are a community called to serve those in need in our city, in our nation, and around the world. Here you will find ministries with and for children, youth, parents, seniors, singles, and families in all configurations and stages of life. We invite you to share your contact information on a visitor s card, located in each pew. Hand it to one of our clergy, an usher, or place it in the offering plate.

2 About Worship If the liturgy (worship) of the Episcopal Church is unfamiliar, then we hope you will find this information helpful. You are welcome in the Episcopal Church, and so the first and best resource we offer are your neighbors in the pews. Just say, "I'm visiting," and they will gladly help. The worship of the Episcopal Church is rooted in the practices of ancient Christianity. The structure of our services, the architecture of our building, the music, our physical postures, and participatory responses ALL hold rich meaning about our beliefs and are intentional expressions of our relationship with God. In this bulletin you will find: Responses spoken by the people are printed in bold italics. Directions for the people are printed in italics. We encourage families with children to sit at the front of the Nave so that children can easily see and hear the liturgy. Children s coloring sheets matching the day s readings are available from the ushers. Episcopalians customarily pray either standing or kneeling, so please do what you find most comfortable. Notify an usher if you require an assisted listening device or any other assistance. Restrooms are located in the parish hall. An usher will direct you. About Receiving The Holy Communion ALL who come in faith are invited to receive Holy Communion at Saint Paul s. During communion, the people form two short lines in the center aisle at the steps. After receiving the bread and wine or a blessing at the altar rail, please exit through the door to the left of the altar and return to your pew via the side aisles. For those who may prefer not to receive communion at the main altar, a communion station is provided on the main floor to the right of the center aisle. If you are unable to receive at either station, the clergy will bring the bread and wine to your pew. Please notify an usher before the service begins. To receive a blessing at the altar rail without receiving Communion, cross your arms over your chest, palms on your collar, until the person on your left has received both the bread and the wine. If your children are in the nursery, you are invited to bring them to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.

3 Celebration of The Holy Eucharist: Rite One Our Service Begins in the Book of Common Prayer The Word of God The Opening Acclamation Page 323 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect for Purity Page 323 Gloria Page 324 The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that thy people, illumined by thy Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

4 Psalm 36:5-10 Anglican Chant by John Goss sung by the choirs 5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, * and your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; * you save both man and beast, O Lord. 7 How priceless is your love, O God! * your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; * you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the well of life, * and in your light we see light. 10 Continue your loving kindness to those who know you, * and your favor to those who are true of heart. The Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says Let Jesus be cursed! and no one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Holy Gospel John 2:1-11 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord. On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, Now draw some out, and take

5 it to the chief steward. So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 326 The Prayers of the People Page 328 The Confession and Absolution page 331 The Peace Page 332 Parish Greetings & Announcements Offertory Sentence Presentation of the Offering The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord. Celebrant All things come of thee, O Lord. People And of Thine own have we given Thee. The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving Prayer II Page 340 The Lord s Prayer Page 336 The Breaking of the Bread Page 337 Agnus Dei Page 337 Prayer of Humble Access Page 337 The Communion All who come in faith are welcome at the Lord s table. The Post-Communion Prayer Page 339 The Blessing Page 339 The Dismissal Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

6 Prayers are requested For the special needs and concerns of this parish, especially, Dick Manning, Chris Huber, Rex Teeslink, Sid Shields, Mona Clayton, Bob Hill, Randy Smith, Kisha Seals, Lou Scales, Paige, Norm Haglund, Darrell Kennedy, Lynn McMahon, Patsy Macomson, Wayne Peloquin, Bill Hamlin, Mary Faulk, Patricia Clemens Repikoff, Frank Troutman Jr., Jan-Blaise MacEachern, Sharon Muir, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Keith Saunders, Emmie Eubanks, London Eubanks, Walt Davis, Bob Rordam, Hester Bliven, Lois Hand, Alice Sanders, Dot Aiken, Jimmy Long, Curtis Johnson, Leo Bugenske, Myra, Herman Hamilton, Kathleen Hamilton, Virginia Rhodes. For all those who are serving our country, at home and abroad, especially Joe Way, Dylan Luther, Joe Marsh, Trey Scott, and Graham Smith; For all the blessings of this life, especially, for the birth of Rheece Kamri Bigham, daughter of Kirsten and Brad Bigham, and granddaughter of Ann and Hillary Bryant. For all those who have died, especially, Patti Williams. Flowers on the Altar The flowers on the altar and given to the Glory of God and in memory of Mr. & Mrs. William L. McCrary, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Hunter M. Henry, and Robert Louis McCrary. They were arranged by the Flower Guild. Parish Announcements 9:30 am Formation for all ages More information is available in Friday s Weekly Postings (a print copy is available in the Narthex). 2:15-4 pm Dish and serve ice cream and cookies at our quarterly Veteran s Social this afternoon. We ll meet at the GA War Veterans Nursing Home located at th Street to share a dessert and then spend much-appreciated time visiting. All ages are welcome to participate. Contact Louis Walker at cadillac_walker@hotmail.com for more information. 3 pm Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company is sponsoring a concert at Saint Paul s this afternoon, featuring works composed and conducted by Dr. Rudy Volkmann and performed by a large brass and percussion ensemble along with organist, Keith Shafer. The concert benefits the Friends of the Augusta Symphony s Summer Camp Scholarships. A free will offering will be taken in support of this worthy cause. 5:30 pm This Evening Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with prayers for Healing. Matthew Dickerson is our guest musician. The 269th annual parish meeting and brunch is next Sunday, January 27, following the 11 am service. There will be no 8:00 service next Sunday; we will celebrate Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion at 5:30 pm. Bios for Vestry Nominees and the Annual Report will be ed next week and will be available at the meeting. Our Annual Meeting Brunch is almost here! The Parish Life Committee needs your help in making the chores of this event light work for all of us. We need volunteers for the following: 7 people for set up, 2 during the meal, 6 for clean-up. Most important part of all, show off your culinary expertise and bring a brunch-type covered dish or dessert to share! Please label your dishes and place your food items in the River Room kitchen before church on the morning of January 27. Contact Claudia Figueroa at chulaccf@gmail.com with questions and to volunteer.

7 The Parish Office will be closed Monday, January 21, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday s Music Live continues its 31st season Tuesday, January 22, with a free concert by Hotlanta. Lunch, catered by Cordially Invited, is available after the concert by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. Reservations at or by calling the Box Office at (706) YEA (Young Episcopal Adults) monthly gathering: Sunday, January 27. Calling all somethings for a monthly gathering at the Bee s Knees following Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion. (Celtic Service attendance is not a qualifier!). For more information, John Jenkins, jjenkins@saintpauls.org. Contribution Statements for 2018 will be mailed to parishioners no later than January 31, For questions, contact Meredith Beach (mbeach@saintpauls.org or (706) ext. 204). The Daughters of the King invite you to a spiritual morning of quiet solitude Saturday, February 2, 9:30 am 12 noon. Bring prayer tools such as your bible, journal, or anything used for meditation. Fr. Muir will lead us on a spiritual morning of quiet solitude. All are welcome, but please let us know if you d like to join us by contacting Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau at spursleycrotteau@gmail.com or before January 31. EYC Lock-in EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12) save this date for a winter lock-in: Friday, February 8. Details to come. New to the Saint Paul s community? Wondering what your next steps might be? Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor 10 am, Sunday, February 10. RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office at mailbox@saintpauls.org. There are three open Sundays for altar arrangements in the first quarter: February 10, February 24, & March 3. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor a Sunday in honor or memory of someone or many someones, please contact the Parish Office at mailbox@saintpauls.org. The normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone and contribute to the Flower Guild at the same time. Need a name tag? Name tags allow us to get to know each other and be a welcoming community to all. If you need a name tag or have just misplaced yours, the parish office or ask an usher for the yellow form to request a name tag. Saint Paul s Church communicates by a weekly E-newsletter. Join our list by contacting the parish administrator, Elisabeth Price, at mailbox@saintpauls.org or scan the QR on the back of this bulletin. The Reverend George D. Muir Carolyn Dolen Jason Massie Mary Speir, Nancy Trefz, Becky Wright Ann Ewell Serving Today Celebrant and Preacher Eucharistic Minister Ushers Altar Guild Vestry Person of the Day

Sunday Schedule 8:00-8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45-9:30 am Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall 9:30-10:30 am Christian Formation for ALL Ages 10:30-10:45 am Coffee & Conversation Tyler Hall 11:00

5:30-6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with prayers for healing Nursery care offered in the Children s Ministry Center (CMC) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.

8 Sunday Schedule 8:00-8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45-9:30 am Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall 9:30-10:30 am Christian Formation for ALL Ages 10:30-10:45 am Coffee & Conversation Tyler Hall 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Following the 11:00 am Service Lemonade on the Lawn 5:00-6:30 pm EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, Grades 6-12) Please check calendar for meeting dates. 5:30-6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with prayers for healing Nursery care offered in the Children s Ministry Center (CMC) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. The 11 am service is broadcast on WGAC 580 AM Radio and 95.1 FM Radio. Listen live on-line at Vestry & Officers Billy Badger, Sr. Warden Leslie Lambert, Jr. Warden Ann Ewell, Treasurer Brett Montroy, Chancellor Vestry Term Expires 2019 Vestry Term Expires 2020 Vestry Term Expires 2021 Catherine Boardman Nancy Cercy Carol Cook Charlie Enicks Barbara Coleman Christine Flanagan John Robertson Pamela Uros Donald Horton Committee Chairs Altar Guild Catherine Stuckey Acolytes Todd Shafer Birthday Sundays Melissa Friedman Buildings and Grounds Dick Manning Children, Youth, and Families Todd Shafer Creation Care Bryan Haltermann Endowment & Finance Monty Osteen Evangelism Barbara Coleman Facebook Stacy Nuessle & Lillian Huber Flower Guild Pamela Dorminey-Uros & Clint Carroll History Susan Yarborough Hospitality Bill Ford Interior Oversight Minta Nixon Linen Guild Minta Nixon Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers Carolyn Dolen Nursery Guild Laura Robertson Outreach Marilyn Grau Parish Life Christine Flanagan & Claudia Figueroa Ushers Rex Teeslink Clergy and Staff The Reverend George Muir, Clergy ext. 211 gmuir@saintpauls.org The Reverend John Jenkins, Clergy ext. 205 jjenkins@saintpauls.org Keith Shafer, Music ext. 215 kshafer@saintpauls.org Mary Jackson, Facilities ext. 203 steward@saintpauls.org Meredith Beach, Accounting ext. 204 mbeach@saintpauls.org Elisabeth Price, Parish Office ext. 225 mailbox@saintpauls.org Victoria Hammond and Nikki Wickware, St. Nicholas Choir songbird95@hotmail.com Sarah Pritchard, Music Associate Emerita Hillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, James Wheeler, Sextons Wright Montgomery, Audio Visual Visit our website Saint Paul's Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. The Church is open for prayer daily 9 am 3 pm, Monday - Thursday, & 9 am 12 pm, Friday. The Church Office and Parish House are closed Saturdays as well as Sunday afternoons. Tel: Reynolds Street, Augusta Join Our List

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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion The Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 20, 2019, at Half-Past Five o clock in the Evening Welcome. We are aware that many who attend this service come from other