HOLY BAPTISM AND COMMUNION, RITE ONE

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2 HOLY BAPTISM AND COMMUNION, RITE ONE 11:00 a.m. January 6, 2019 The Feast Epiphany Year C... We warmly welcome all guests day. Thank you for silencing all cell phones mobile devices. Please dispose all food beverages before entering worship space. Hymns in large print are available from ushers.... PRELUDE How Brightly Shines Morning Star Dietrich Buxtehude INTROIT Iain Quinn b The Lord has shown forth his glory; Come let us adore him. Glory Far, Son, Holy Spirit; As it was in beginning, is now will be for ever; Amen. The Congregation sts THE WORD OF GOD HYMN 109 The First Nowell The First Nowell 1 The 2 They 3 And 6 Then œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ first look by let shepherds in east be came from our No ed us well up light all with fields as y lay; yond m far, coun try far; hea ven ly Lord; an gel did saw a that same one ac in that fields seek hath say star star cord was shining three sing as for a made cer tain poor in wise men prais es œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ y earth king heaven œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ. 2. lay, it was

3 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ keeping gave ir earth ir great in sheep, light, tent, nought, on a cold winter's night that so it con tin ued both fol low star wher with his blood our was day ev er life so it hath deep. night. went. bought. œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ No well, No well, No well, No well, born is King Is ra el. THE OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant: Blessed be God: Far, Son, Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now for ever. Amen. Celebrant: There is one Body one Spirit. People: There is one hope in God s call us. Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism. People: One God Far all. THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, who by leading a star didst manifest thy onlybegotten Son peoples earth: Lead us, who know e now by faith, thy presence, where we may behold thy glory face face; through same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth reigneth with e Holy Spirit, one God, now for ever. Amen. THE LESSONS Congregation seated Psalm 72:17; 1014 Stephen Elvey, Give king thy judgements O God; thy righteousness un king s son. 2 May he judge thy people according un right: uphold poor with justice.. 3.

4 3 May mountains bring prosperity: little hills righeousness un people. 4 May he defend poor among people; deliver children needy, bring tyrant nought. 5 May he live as long as sun endureth: as moon also, from one generation anor. 6 May he come down like rain upon grass before it is cut: even as showers that water earth. 7 In his time may reighteousness flourish: yea abundance peace, so long as moon endureth. 10 May kings Tarshish isles give presents, kings Arabia Saba bring ir gifts. 11 May all kings fall down before him: all nations do him service. 12 For he shall deliver poor when he crieth; needy also him that hath no helper. 13 He shall have pity upon lowly poor shall preserve lives needy. 14 He shall deliver m from oppression violence: dear shall ir blood be in his sight. Glory be Far Son, Holy Ghost, As it was in beginning, is now ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The First Lesson Ephesians 3:112 (p. 977) 1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner Christ Jesus on behalf you Gentiles 2 assuming that you have heard stewardship God s grace that was given me for you, 3 how mystery was made known me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight in mystery Christ, 5 which was not made known sons men in or generations as it has now been revealed his holy apostles prophets by Spirit. 6 This mystery is that Gentiles are fellow heirs, members same body, partakers promise in Christ Jesus through gospel.. 4.

5 7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according gift God s grace, which was given me by working his power. 8 To me, though I am very least all saints, this grace was given, preach Gentiles unsearchable riches Christ, 9 bring light for everyone what is plan mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, 10 so that through church manifold wisdom God might now be made known rulers authorities in heavenly places. 11 This was according eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness access with confidence through our faith in him. Reader: The Word Lord. People: Thanks be God. Hymn 117 Brightest Best Stars Morning (vs 1,2,4) Morning Star & bb b b œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Bright Cold Vain Bright est on ly est his we best cra best dle fer each stars dew drops are am ple o stars morn shin bla morn ing, ing, tion, ing, & bb b b dawn low vain dawn œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ w on lies ly on our his with our dark head gifts dark ness, with would his ness lend beasts fa lend us vor us thine se thine aid; stall; cure, aid; œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ &b b b b star an rich star east, gels a dore him er by far is east, hor in hor i slum heart's i zon ber a zon a re dor a dorn clin a dorn œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ w ing, ing, tion, ing, &b b b b guide Ma dear guide where our ker er where our in Mon God in fant arch are fant Re Re deem Sa prayers deem er vior er is is laid. all. poor. laid.. 5.

6 The Gospel Matw 2:112 (p. 807) Priest: The Holy Gospel our Lord Jesus Christ according Matw. People: Glory be e, O Lord. 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem Judea in days Herod king, behold, wise men from east came Jerusalem, 2 saying, Where is he who has been born king Jews? For we saw his star when it rose have come worship him. 3 When Herod king heard this, he was troubled, all Jerusalem with him; 4 assembling all chief priests scribes people, he inquired m where Christ was be born. 5 They ld him, In Bethlehem Judea, for so it is written by prophet: 6 And you, O Bethlehem, in l Judah, are by no means least among rulers Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel. 7 Then Herod summoned wise men secretly ascertained from m what time star had appeared. 8 And he sent m Bethlehem, saying, Go search diligently for child, when you have found him, bring me word, that I o may come worship him. 9 After listening king, y went on ir way. And behold, star that y had seen when it rose went before m until it came rest over place where child was. 10 When y saw star, y rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going in house, y saw child with Mary his mor, y fell down worshiped him. Then, opening ir treasures, y fered him gifts, gold frankincense myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not return Herod, y departed ir own country by anor way. Priest: The Gospel Lord. People: Praise be e, O Christ. Hymn 117 Brightest Best Stars Morning (vs 5) Morning Star THE SERMON The Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge. 6.

7 THE PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATES BCP 301 Celebrant: The Cidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. The cidates unable answer for mselves are presented by ir Parents Godparents, as follows Sponsors: I present Faye Caroline Fawcett receive Sacrament Baptism. Sponsors: I present Sawyer Tristan Gilley receive Sacrament Baptism. Sponsors: I present Anna Preeya Radhakrishnan receive Sacrament Baptism. Celebrant: Will you be responsible for seeing that child you present is brought up in Christian faith life? Sponsors: I will, with God s help. Celebrant: Will you by your prayers witness help this child grow in full stature Christ? Sponsors: I will, with God s help. Then Celebrant asks following questions cidates who can speak for mselves, parents godparents who speak on behalf infants younger children. Question: Do you renounce Satan all spiritual forces wickedness that rebel against God? Answer: I renounce m. Question: Do you renounce evil powers this world which corrupt destroy creatures God? Answer: I renounce m. Question: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from love God? Answer: I renounce m. Question: Do you turn Jesus Christ accept him as your Savior? Answer: I do. Question: Do you put your whole trust in his grace love? Answer: I do. Question: Do you promise follow obey him as your Lord? Answer: I do. The Celebrant addresses congregation, saying Will you who witness se vows do all in your power support se persons in ir life in Christ? People We will. Celebrant: Let us join with those who are committing mselves Christ renew our own baptismal covenant.. 7.

8 THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT Celebrant: Do you believe in God Far? People: I believe in God, Far almighty, crear heaven earth. Celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, Son God? People: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by power Holy Spirit born Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, was buried. He descended dead. On third day he rose again. He ascended in heaven, is seated at right h Far. He will come again judge living dead. Celebrant: Do you believe in God Holy Spirit? People: I believe in Holy Spirit, holy catholic Church, communion saints, forgiveness sins, resurrection body, life everlasting. Celebrant: Will you continue in apostles teaching fellowship, in breaking bread, in prayers? People: I will, with God s help. Celebrant: Will you persevere in resisting evil,, whenever you fall in sin, repent return Lord? People: I will, with God s help. Celebrant: Will you proclaim by word example Good News God in Christ? People: I will, with God s help. Celebrant: Will you seek serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People: I will, with God s help. Celebrant: Will you strive for justice peace among all people, respect dignity every human being? People: I will, with God s help. PRAYERS FOR THE CANDIDATES Celebrant: Let us now pray for se persons who are receive Sacrament new birth. A Person appointed leads following petitions Leader: Deliver m, O Lord, from way sin death. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Open ir hearts your grace truth. People: Lord, hear our prayer.. 8.

9 Leader: Fill m with your holy lifegiving Spirit. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Keep m in faith communion your holy Church. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Teach m love ors in power Spirit. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Send m in world in witness your love. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Bring m fullness your peace glory. People: Lord, hear our prayer. The Celebrant says Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized in death Jesus Christ your Son may live in power his resurrection look for him come again in glory; who lives reigns now for ever. Amen. THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER The Celebrant blesses water, first saying The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Celebrant: Let us give thanks Lord our God. People: It is right give him thanks praise. The Celebrant continues We thank you, Almighty God, for gift water. Over it Holy Spirit moved in beginning creation. Through it you led children Israel out ir bondage in Egypt in l promise. In it your Son Jesus received baptism John was anointed by Holy Spirit as Messiah, Christ, lead us, through his death resurrection, from bondage sin in everlasting life. We thank you, Far, for water Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience your Son, we bring in his fellowship those who come him in faith, baptizing m in Name Far, Son, Holy Spirit. At following words, Celebrant uches water Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by power your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin born again may continue for ever in risen life Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, you, Holy Spirit, be all honor glory, now for ever. Amen.. 9.

10 THE BAPTISM The Celebrant pours water upon cidate, saying N., I baptize you in Name Far, Son, Holy Spirit. Amen. Then Priest places a h on person s head, marking on forehead sign cross saying m You are sealed by Holy Spirit in Baptism marked as Christ s own for ever. Amen. Let us pray. Heavenly Far, we thank you that by water Holy Spirit you have beswed upon se your servants forgiveness sin, have raised m new life grace. Sustain m, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give m an inquiring discerning heart, courage will persevere, a spirit know love you, gift joy wonder in all your works. Amen. Celebrant: Let us welcome newly baptized. Celebrant People We receive you in household God. Confess faith Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, share with us in his eternal priesthood. THE PEACE sting BCP 332 Celebrant: The peace Lord be always with you. People: And with thy spirit. THE OFFERTORY THE HOLY COMMUNION Anm The Word Made Flesh Philip Wilby b.1949 I sing birth was born night, The author both life light; angels so did sound it, And like ravished shepherds said, Who saw light, were afraid, yet searched, true y found it. The Son God, eternal King, That did us all salvation bring, freed our soul from danger, He whom whole world could not take, The Word, which heaven earth did make, was now laid in a manger.. 10.

11 The Far s wisdom willed it so, The son s obedience knew no No; both wills were in one stature, And as that wisdom had decreed, The Word was now flesh indeed, ok on him our nature. What comfort by him we do win, Who made himself price sin, make us heirs glory! To see this babe, all innocence, A martyr born in our defense, can man forget sry? Text: Ben Johnson c PRESENTATION HYMN 380 (vs. 3) Old 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Far, Son Holy Ghost. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer I BCP 333 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift m up un Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks un our Lord God. People: It is meet right so do. Celebrant: It is very meet, right, our bounden duty, that we should at all times, in all places, give thanks un e, O Lord, holy Far, almighty, everlasting God. Because in mystery Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light shine in our hearts, give knowledge thy glory in face thy son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore with Angels Archangels, with all company heaven, we laud magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising e, saying,. 11.

12 SANCTUS S 114 Ho Healey Willan œ œ w œ œ w ly, ho ly, ho ly, Lord God hosts: œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ Hea ven earth are full thy glo ry. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ w Glo ry be e, O Lord Most High. œ œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ Bless ed is he that com eth in Name œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Lord. Ho san na in high est. Music: From Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, Healey Willan ( ) Copyright: By permission Oxford University Press. w w Congregation kneeling Celebrant: All glory be e, Almighty God, our heavenly Far, for that thou, thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ suffer death upon cross for our redemption; who made re, by his one oblation himself once fered, a full, perfect, sufficient sacrifice, oblation, satisfaction, for sins whole world; did institute, in his holy Gospel comm us continue, a perpetual memory that his precious death sacrifice, until his coming again. For in night in which he was betrayed, he ok bread; when he had given thanks, he brake it, gave it his disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance me. Likewise, after supper, he ok cup; when he had given thanks, he gave it m, saying, Drink ye all this; for this is my Blood New Testament, which is shed for you, for many, for remission sins. Do this, as t as ye shall drink it, in remembrance me. Wherefore, O Lord heavenly Far, according institution thy dearly beloved Son our Savior Jesus Christ, we, thy humble servants, do celebrate make here before thy divine Majesty, with se thy holy gifts, which we now fer un. 12.

13 e, memorial thy Son hath commed us make; having in remembrance his blessed passion precious death, his mighty resurrection glorious ascension; rendering un e most hearty thanks for innumerable benefits procured un us by same. And we most humbly beseech e, O merciful Far, hear us;, thy almighty goodness, vouchsafe bless sanctify, with thy Word Holy Spirit, se thy gifts creatures bread wine; that we, receiving m according thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ s holy institution, in remembrance his death passion, may be partakers his most blessed Body Blood. And we earnestly desire thy farly goodness mercifully accept this our sacrifice praise thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching e grant that, by merits death thy Son Jesus Christ, through faith in his blood, we, all thy whole Church, may obtain remission our sins all or benefits his passion. And here we fer present un e, O Lord, our selves, our souls bodies, be a reasonable, holy, living sacrifice un e; humbly beseeching e that we, all ors who shall be partakers this Holy Communion, may worthily receive most precious Body Blood thy Son Jesus Christ, be filled with thy grace heavenly benediction, made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, we in him. And although we are unworthy, through our manifold sins, fer un e any sacrifice, yet we beseech e accept this our bounden duty service, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our fences, through Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, with whom, in unity thy Holy Ghost all honor glory be un e, O Far Almighty, world without end. AMEN. Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold say, People: Our Far, 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 in temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is kingdom, power, glory, for ever ever. Amen.. 13.

14 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep feast. Alleluia. All: We do not presume come this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold great mercies. We are not worthy so much as gar up crumbs under thy Table. But thou art same Lord whose property is always have mercy. Grant us refore, gracious Lord, so eat flesh thy dear Son Jesus Christ, drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, he in us. Amen. Celebrant: The Gifts God for People God. Take m in remembrance that Christ died for you, feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. All baptized Christians are welcome receive Sacrament Holy Communion. Please be guided by ushers eir front or back rail. You may sip wine from common cup or intinct [dip] your wafer in smaller intinction cup. If you would like receive a blessing instead Communion, please come rail cross your arms over your chest. Everyone is welcome receive a blessing. Prayer ministers are available during communion in prayer chapel located left front altar rail, can fer prayers for all prayer needs as well as for birthdays, anniversaries, special blessings. Anm Eternal Light Leo Sowerby Eternal Light, shine in our hearts, Eternal Goodness, deliver us from evil, Eternal Power, be our support, Eternal Wisdom, scatter darkness our ignorance, Eternal Pity, have mercy upon us, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Text: Alcuin York

15 all solo solo solo all Hymn 128 We Three Kings Three Kings Orient & # We three kings O ri ent Born a King on Beth le are, hem's plain, Frank in cense fer have I: Myrrh is mine; its bit ter perfume Glo rious now be hold him a rise, & # field foun tain, moor King for ev er, ceas ing prayer prais ing, glad ly sor rowing, sigh ing, bleed ing heaven sings al le lu ia: All Sing: & # & # & # œ œ j œ œ j œ œ œ œ moun nev rais dy al bear ing gifts gold I bring in cense owns breas a life King God tain er ing, ing, le we a tra verse a far, crown him a gain, De i ty gath er ing Sac nigh; gloom; ri fice; fol low ing yon der o ver us all wor ship him, God Most sealed in sne cold lu ia earth re star. reign. High. mb. plies. O star won der, star night, star with roy al beau ty bright; west œ œ j œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ œ j œ ward lead ing, still pro ceed ing, guide us thy per fect light! œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ. 15.

16 The Congregation sts Hymn 124 What Star Is This Puer nobis ã œ œ œ œ œ What True The O To than rise shines on vealed forth with power hearts Ghost star spake guid Je God a in is ing sus, King, a maze be nign re fuse we raise this, pro star while Fa noon Ja clear seek earth up our with phet a r, beams from bove star heaven day cob's er thy ly Gen on seek guid e light? star; light, face, night, tiles ance qual so a is ly It let won Giv bright, far bright; grace Light, shines east leads not God his drous er thy un crib light ceas more who with beau ld in im pels Christ, ern m our her sa on sloth Ho ken ing bring. gaze. sign. use. praise. teous m us re œ œ œ œ ã œ œ œ œ ã œ œ œ œ œ ald ges with ful ly THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER BCP 339 Celebrant: Let us pray. People: Almighty everliving God, we most heartily thank e for that thou dost feed us, in se holy mysteries, with spiritual food most precious Body Blood thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; dost assure us reby thy favor goodness wards us; that we are very members incorporate in mystical body thy Son, blessed company all faithful people; are also heirs, through hope, thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech e, O heavenly Far, so assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, whom, with e Holy Ghost, be all honor glory, world without end. Amen. THE BLESSING. 16.

17 HYMN 119 As with Gladness Men Old Dix & # & # & # As As As Ho In as re so, thou so, so all where re œ œ œ œ œ œ œ with with y ly with may when its most may our y for glad ness joy ful fered Je sus! heaven ly men steps y gifts most ev ery coun try œ œ œ œ œ œ œ joy y hailed its bend knee be we with ho ly earth ly things are light, its joy, its œ œ œ œ œ œ J old sped rare day bright, gra cious Lord, may we with will ing cost liest trea we feet sures bring, need no star guide, ev er may we sing did at keep need that that us y light, lead ing fore him whom joy, past, crown, pure bring thou our its œ œ œ œ œ œ guid low man in no ing star be ly man ger ger rude nar row cre a ted hold; bed; bare; way; light; œ œ œ œ œ œ on ward, beam ing bright; heaven earth a dore; free from sin's al loy, ran somed souls at last sun which goes not down: œ œ œ œ œ œ w ev er more be led ev er seek mer cy Christ! e, our heaven ly where no clouds thy glo ry al le lu ias our e. seat. King. hide. King. THE DISMISSAL Thanks be God. Alleluia. Alleluia. POSTLUDE In Thee Is Gladness Johann Sebastian Bach THE ALTAR FLOWERS The church altar flowers are given glory God in thanksgiving for John Blodgett Lehmberg on his birthday by his parents Sally Gary Lehmberg. The chapel altar flowers are given glory God. To donate altar flowers in memory, thanksgiving, or honor someone, please go or contact Jesse Enderle, , jenderle@sjd.org.. 17.

18 TODAY S MUSICAL OFFERING Keep in uch with SJD Music at our blog: sjdmusic.wordpress.com. Today we celebrate Feast Epiphany, manifestation Christ peoples earth. During first centuries Christian Era, winter solstice was kept on January 6. In opposition pagan festivals, Christians chose this day celebrate various manifestations, or epiphanies, Jesus divinity. These showings his divinity included his birth, coming Magi, his baptism, Wedding at Cana where he miraculously changed water in wine. The day was called The Feast Lights. Celebration Son God replaced celebration sun. Baptisms were done, a season preparation was instituted which later became known as Advent. In keeping with day s mes, we renew our Baptismal Vows in each our liturgies, we baptize several individuals at 11am service in Church. We also sing carol We Three Kings. It was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr. in 1857, recr Christ Episcopal Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He wrote carol for a Christmas pageant in New York City. At Offerry, Chorale sings an early 17th Century text which speaks God s Incarnation in baby Jesus. The musical setting presented day, The Word Made Flesh, is by contemporary British composer, organist, choir direcr Philip Wilby. You are invited return this afternoon at 5pm celebrate The Feast Lights in a contemplative service Taizé prayer song with music led by children youth choirs.. 18.

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