10:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST & HOLY BAPTISM THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

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1 10:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST & HOLY BAPTISM THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 Childcare Available until 11:30 a.m. Facilities Located in Parish House In the Nursery, staff caretakers will watch infants to five-year-olds. In the Infant Caring Room, parents can care for their children while viewing the worship service live on the closed-circuit TV. Worship begins with the music of the prelude. Please silence all electronic devices. Chorale Prelude on Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BuxWV 200 Dietrich Buxtehude THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Hymn 448 O love, how deep, how broad, how high Deus tuorum militum The Acclamation Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 355 Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant: There is one Body and one Spirit; People: There is one hope in God s call to us; Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People: One God and Father of all. The Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. The People are seated. The First Lesson Isaiah 43:1-7 Thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, "Give them up," and to the south, "Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

2 The People stand. Hymn 120 The sinless one to Jordan came Solemnis haec festivities The Gospel Luke 3:15-17, Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Rev. Noelle York-Simmons A period of silence for reflection will follow the sermon. HOLY BAPTISM Presentation and Examination of the Candidates Easton Gavin Disheroon, Mary Elizabeth Thompson Celebrant: The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. Parents & Godparents: I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Celebrant: Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents & Godparents: I will, with God s help. Celebrant: Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents & Godparents: I will, with God s help. Question: Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer: I renounce them. Question: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer: I renounce them. Question: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer: I renounce them. Question: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer: I do. Question: Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer: I do. Question: Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer: I do.

3 Celebrant: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? People: We will. Celebrant: Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. The Baptismal Covenant Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Father? People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Celebrant: Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? Celebrant: Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? Celebrant: Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? Prayers for the Candidates Celebrant: Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth. Intercessor: Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Intercessor: Open their hearts to your grace and truth. Intercessor: Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Intercessor: Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Intercessor: Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. Intercessor: Send them into the world in witness to your love. Intercessor: Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. Intercessor: We invite your prayers, either silently or aloud.

4 Celebrant: Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen. Thanksgiving over the Water Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. Celebrant: We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The People are seated. At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water: Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Baptism Before baptizing the children, the Celebrant says: Celebrant: Name this child. The Minister pours water upon the candidate, saying: N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Then the Minister places a hand on the person s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross, saying: N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ s own for ever. Amen. The Minister lights a candle from the Paschal Candle and presents it to the candidate, saying: N., receive the light of Christ so you may be a light to the world. Amen. The People stand. Celebrant: Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. All: Amen.

5 Celebrant: Let us welcome the newly baptized. All: We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. Hymn 383 Fairest Lord Jesus St. Elizabeth The Peace BCP, p. 308 Welcome and Announcements Offertory When Jesus Christ baptized was, the Holy Ghost descended with grace; the Father s voice was heard in the place: Hic est filius meus, ipsum intende. (This is my son, listen to him.) There were Three Persons and one Lord, the Son baptized with one accord, the Father said this blessed word: Hic est filius meus, ipsum intende. Now, Jesus, as thou art both God and man, and were baptized in from Jordan, at our last end, we pray thee, say then: Hic est filius meus, ipsum intende. Text: Medieval Text Music: Peter Hallock THE HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome to the Table. If you require a gluten-free wafer, please ask the clergy administering the bread. The People stand. Hymn 121 Christ when for us you were baptized Caithness The Great Thanksgiving / Eucharistic Prayer B BCP, p. 367 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. Celebrant: It is 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:

6 Sanctus S-125 Proulx The People stand or kneel. Celebrant: We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory; Celebrant: 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. 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. Amen. Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord s Prayer BCP, p. 364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP, p. 364 Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Sonata for Oboe and Piano I. Elégie Francis Poulenc

7 Communion Anthem Spirit, moving over chaos, bringing light where there was none, be to us a light, revealing where the work is to be done. Praise to God, among us dwelling, praise the Spirit giving light. Breath, instilling animation, giving life, informing soul, breathe into all our beings life that makes the Body whole. Praise to God, among us dwelling: praise the Spirit giving life. Power, Life-force, Inspiration, blowing, breathing, brooding here, call, enliven, and empower for your work, both far and near. Praise to God, among us dwelling, praise the Spirit giving strength. Spirit, moving over chaos, bringing light where there was none, be to us a light, revealing where the work is to be done. Text: Patricia B. Clark Music: David Ashley White Hymn 490 I want to walk as a child of the light Houston The Prayer after Communion All: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing Hymn 135 Songs of thankfulness and praise Salzburg The Dismissal Sonata III, I Con moto maestoso Felix Mendelssohn

8 THE CHANCEL FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO HONOR France & Kenneth Barry Norman B. Gunners WE PRAY FOR THE DEPARTED Lamin Sanneh WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY OVERSEAS Trevor Thompson, Colleen Adenan PRAYERS FOR THE PARISH Charlotte Shelton, Wendy McMillan, Ellen Icochea, Joyce Knapp, Alan Campbell, Sallie McBrien, Bonnie-Lorraine Thiele, John Anderson, Rosalie Cooper & family, Alice Keh, Barbara Cooley, Cullin Peot, Marypat Bowen, William Groft & family, Lauren, Jaedan Dunn, Colleen Nelson, Carla Whitney Nelson, Al Byington, Jay Thrower, Lennis Maynard, Janelle Trowbridge, Bill Ward, Uzma Ashar, Jan Wyman, Abbie Arms, Betty Hill, Owen, Robin Blair, Ron Trowbridge, Jackson Foltz Huttman, Anne Gray, Mary Crow, Gail Multop, Kendall Witten, Asiah Adenan, Tony Robson, James Thompson, Unalane Ablondi, Connie Ilich, Dick & Joyce Berry, Norah Heckman, Donna Fletcher, Richard Clark, Tony Lewis, Meryem Sayilgan, Adam & Niketa Hill, Sarah Jordan, Margaret Todd, Joan Woodbury, Liz Nelson, Glenn Spitler, Tim Baize, Camille MacDonald For inclusion on the prayer list, please submit names to Unless otherwise specified, all music is printed with permission from Church Publishing: 1985 Church Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A CHRIST CHURCH, 118 N. WASHINGTON ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA Christ Church embodies God s unbounded love by embracing, liberating, and empowering people, whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith.