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Saint Stephen s Episcopal Church 228 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 Organized in 1867 Dedicated on June 2, 1918 The

M Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30A.M. Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite II 1:00 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: (804) 733-6228 Fax: (804) 733-1257 Email: ststephensepiscopal@yahoo.

1 Saint Stephen s Episcopal Church 228 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA Organized in 1867 Dedicated on June 2, 1918 The Reverend Father Willis R. Foster, Sr., Rector John Thompson, Verger CHURCH SERVICES 8:00 A.M Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30A.M. Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite II 1:00 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: (804) Fax: (804) ststephensepiscopal@yahoo.com Website: Facebook:

2 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 20, :00* am & 10:30 a.m.: Holy Eucharist Rite II The Prelude Organ All are Welcome Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat: a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space: as we share in Christ the feast that frees us: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. The Processional Hymn 423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise *The Opening Acclamation Page 355 *The Collect for Purity Page 355 *The Gloria Page 356 *The Collect for the Day 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, worshiped, 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. HEARING GOD S WORD 2

3 * Isaiah 62:1-5 * J. Bland / M. Wallace 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. *Psalter Psalm 36:5-10 *J. Bland 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. 3

4 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. * 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 *S. Garner / N. Ross 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 The Gradual Hymn 138 All praise to you 4

5 *The Holy Gospel John 2:1-11 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 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. *The Sermon The Rev. Sue M. Reid *The Nicene Creed Page 358 *Prayers of the People *S. Garner / N. Ross Priest: Your Spirit fills your people with joy and power, O Gracious One, and we celebrate your gifts to the church: Fill us 5

6 with the abundance of your divine life, that we may serve the world in your name and intercede for people everywhere saying: Your love, O God, reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness to the clouds. Holy One, you have bestowed upon your Church varieties of gifts through the same Spirit and given us varieties of service but the same Lord: Grant your people all gifts necessary for the upbuilding of your Body and the reconciliation of the world. Your love, O God, reaches to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds. Almighty One, your justice is like the great deep and your righteousness is like the strong mountains: Let your delight be upon our land, and fill our leaders with the goodness of your Spirit, that all nations may see your vindication and all leaders acknowledge your glory. Your love, O God, reaches to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds. Benevolent One, you give your people drink from the river of your delights: Fill our community with joy and fellowship, that we may nurture one another and celebrate our common life. Your love, O God, reaches to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds. Compassionate One, with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light: Be present throughout the world to protect and uphold all who live with poverty, disease, violence, or threat, that they may be delivered from their distress. Your love, O God, reaches to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds. Loving God, let your gracious healing power be with those for whom we pray, especially. 6

7 Never-failing God, we remember before you those who died, especially. Your love, O God, reaches to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds. Priest: God of abundance, as you turned the water into wine at the wedding feast of Cana, so let your transforming presence enliven our hearts and renew the world, that the earth may be filled with the power of your Spirit and be reconciled within the nurturing love of your Son, Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. *The Confession of Sin Page 360 *The Peace Page 360 RECEIVING GOD S GRACE *The Offertory * At the Offertory All things come of Thee O Lord and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen Musical Offertory *The Eucharistic Prayer B Page 367 *Holy, Holy, Holy Page 367 *The Lord s Prayer Page 364 *The Breaking of the Bread Page 364 *Communion LEVAS 120 There s a sweet, sweet spirit 7

8 *Post Communion Prayer Page 365 Choral Response This is my Father s world This is my Father s world - O let me ne er forget That tho the wrong seems oft so strong God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father s world! The battle is not done Jesus who died shall be satisfied, And earth and heav n be one. The Recessional Hymn 646 The king of love my shepherd is *The Dismissal Page 366 The Postlude Organ PRAYER LIST Jerome Burns Antonio Belmar, Jr. Mary Cox Amani Dailey Benjamin Ford Mina Forte Annie Henderson George Henderson Eleanor Johnson Maureen Norman Helen Pulliam Jeanette Ransom Brandon Seymour Porcher Taylor Olivia Theriot Mildred Townes Laverne Venable Gary Young Willis Foster, Sr. & Family NURSING HOME / ASSISTED LIVING Eleanor Johnson, Sunrise Senior Living, Club House Rd. Montgomery Village, MD James Lowe, English Meadows, 1140 W. Main St., Rm.39A, Christiansburg, VA Benjamin Ford, Ashland Nursing & Rehab Center, Rm Thompson St., Ashland, VA Helen Pulliam, Petersburg Healthcare Center, 287 South Blvd. Petersburg, VA ST. STEPHEN'S CYCLE OF PRAYERS Cornelia DeWitt DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYERS 8

5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 ECW dues are now being collected. Ladies, please submit $50.00 by March 31 st.

Stephen s Episcopal Church for helping to host another successful Children s holiday celebration.

Each child left with a treat bag and books of their choice. Once again, Reverend Delano Douglas served as story teller for the children.

9 St. Luke s, Kenbridge St. Paul & St. Andrew s, Kenbridge PARISH NOTES FLORA: Offered by Ann & Porcher Taylor in memory of loved ones FELLOWSHIP: NEXT SUNDAY: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 ECW dues are now being collected. Ladies, please submit $50.00 by March 31 st. Many thanks to the ECW members, members of the Patterson-Ransom Men s Club, Reverend Willis Foster and friends of St. Stephen s Episcopal Church for helping to host another successful Children s holiday celebration. More than a dozen children attended enjoying a lunch of hot-dogs, chips, and other goodies. Each child left with a treat bag and books of their choice. Once again, Reverend Delano Douglas served as story teller for the children. His outstanding performance both excited and engaged the children as they participated in the story telling. And a huge Thank you to Santa for making a special trip to join us before he starts his vacation. Let's continue to celebrate our children! ~Annie Henderson This year s liturgical calendar s, donated by an anonymous donor, are available at the altar in 9

the parish hall on a first-come-first-serve basis. Sorry, no holds. If anyone is interested in being on the Bereavement Committee, please contact Buck Palmer or Harriet Scruggs.

" This talk is free with paid Park admission and will be held at the National Museum of the Civil War So

10 the parish hall on a first-come-first-serve basis. Sorry, no holds. If anyone is interested in being on the Bereavement Committee, please contact Buck Palmer or Harriet Scruggs. The Committee will hold a meeting after the 10:30am service on Sunday, February 3 rd. Black History Month at Pamplin Historical Park - On Sat., Feb. 2, at 1:00 p.m., Wisteria Perry from the Mariner's Museum in Newport News will give a talk titled Waters of Hope and Despair: African Americans and the Chesapeake Bay." This talk is free with paid Park admission and will be held at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier (6125 Boydton Plank Road). On Thurs., Feb. 7, at 7:00 p.m., James Price from the U.S. Army Women's Museum at Fort Lee will speak to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable about the courageous actions of the United States Colored Troops at The Battle of New Market Heights." This talk will be held at Pamplin Historical Park's Education Center (6523 Duncan Road). Admission is $5.00. Please collect your Christmas Cards from the altar in the parish hall: C. Dickens, W. DeRamus, P. Johnson, J. Ransom, J. Russell, J. Small, C. Thigpen, J. Thompson, and D. Young. Don t forget to donate cans of soup and boxes of crackers for next week s 4 th Sunday feeding. The donation bin is on the altar in the parish hall. 1

11 You will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him 1

12 if you search after him with all your heart and soul Deuteronomy 4:29 Vestry Joy Chapman, Cassandra Coleman, Chyrel M. Cutler, Michael Joshua, Otha Myers, James Norman, Nancy Ross, Joyce Small, John Thompson 1

Saint Stephen s Episcopal Church

Saint Stephen s Episcopal Church 228 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 Organized in 1867 Dedicated on June 2, 1918 The Reverend Father Willis R. Foster, Sr., Rector John Thompson, Verger CHURCH SERVICES