Third Sunday after Epiphany January 27, :00 a.m.

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2 Third Sunday after Epiphany January 27, :00 a.m. Announcements Processional Song If We Are the Body Verse 1 It's crowded in worship today As she slips in trying to fade into the faces The girls teasing laughter is carrying Farther than they know Farther than they know Chorus (But) if we are the body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands healing Why aren't His words teaching And if we are the body Why aren't His feet going Why is His love not showing them there is a way (There is a way) Verse 2 A traveler is far away from home He sheds his coat and quietly Sinks into the back row The weight of their judgmental glances Tells him that his chances are better Out on the road Bridge Jesus paid much too high a price For us to pick and choose who should come And we are the body of Christ 2

3 Ending Jesus is the way CCLI Song # Mark Hall Acclamation BCP p. 355 Collect for Purity Song of Praise We Are the Body of Christ Chorus One heart one spirit One voice to praise You We are the body of Christ One goal one vision To see You exalted We are the body of Christ Verse And to this we give our lives To see You glorified CCLI Song # David Hampton Scott Wesley Brown Collect of the Day BCP p. 215 First Reading Nehemiah 8:1-10 All sit. All the people of Israel gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the 3

4 people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, "Amen, Amen," lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Remain seated. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that all of us possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him. Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that no idol in the world really exists, and that there is no God but one. Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth as in fact there are many gods and many lords yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. Food will not bring us close to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of 4

5 an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall. Sequence Song Let the Words of My Mouth Chorus Let the words of my mouth Be pleasing to You Pleasing to You The meditation of my heart Be pleasing to You Pleasing to You Oh Lord my Strength and my Redeemer Verse Whatever is true Whatever is pure Whatever is lovely Whatever is worthy Think on these things Think on these things Bridge Let the words of my mouth Be pleasing to You Pleasing to You CCLI Song # Fernando Ortega John Andrew Schreiner Holy Gospel Luke 4:14-21 All stand. 5

6 Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." Annual Address The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story Nicene Creed BCP p. 358 Prayers of the People BCP p. 388 Confession of Sin Peace Anniversary Prayer Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his 6

7 life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Offertory Joy of the Lord Verse 1 Though the tears may fall my song will rise My song will rise to You Though my heart may fail my song will rise My song will rise to You While there s breath in my lungs I will praise You Lord Verse 2 In the dead of night I ll lift my eyes I ll lift my eyes to You When the waters rise I ll lift my eyes I ll lift my eyes to You While there s hope in this heart I will praise You Lord Chorus The joy of the Lord is my strength The joy of the Lord is my strength In the darkness I ll dance In the shadows I ll sing The joy of the Lord is my strength Verse 3 When I cannot see You with my eyes Let faith arise to You When I cannot feel Your hand in mine Let faith arise to You God of mercy and love I will praise You Lord Verse 4 Oh You shine with glory Lord of light I feel alive with You In Your presence now I come alive I am alive with You 7

8 There is strength when I say I will praise You Lord Bridge When sorrow comes my way You are the shield around me Always You remain Like courage in the fight I hear You call my name Jesus I am coming Walking on the waves reaching for Your light CCLI Song # Ed Cash Rend Collective Offering Words and Music by Paul Baloche 8

9 Great Thanksgiving BCP p. 367 Lord s Prayer BCP p. 364 Breaking of the Bread BCP p. 364 Communion Songs You Are My Strength Verse 1 You are my strength Strength like no other Strength like no other Reaches to me Verse 2 You are my hope Hope like no other Hope like no other Reaches to me Chorus In the fullness of Your grace In the power of Your Name You lift me up You lift me up Verse 3 Unfailing love Stronger than mountains Deeper than oceans Reaches to me Bridge Your love O Lord Reaches to the heavens Your faithfulness Reaches to the sky CCLI Song # Reuben Morgan 9

10 Postcommunion Prayer BCP p. 365 Epiphany Blessing Processional Song Dismissal Welcome to St Mary s We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more information about St. Mary s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew or the Guest Book in the entryway. The Mission of our Parish We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ. Clergy Staff The Clergy at St. Mary s are available to serve you. The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon General Contact Information office@stmarysedmond.org Website: Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405)

11 Altar Flowers The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God, and In Loving Memory of her husband, Harold Lee Young, and father of Cynthia and Daniel. by Aileen Young Sunday, January 27, 2019 We Especially Pray for the Episcopal Anglican church in Brazil, Christ Memorial in El Reno, Grace in Yukon, Church of the Holy Spirit in Uruguay, our school, our parish, and our diocese. For those in need We pray for Andrew, Kay Lynn, Steve, Jerry, John, Carolyn, Christina, Noel, Roger, Mary Beth, Michael, Andy, Jeannie, Terry, Rae, Susan, Wendell, Betsy, Brooke, Elizabeth, and the family of Lela Carter. For our troops on active duty Chris, Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach For those who have died Lela Carter St. Mary s Publication Deadlines include Magnificat the 15 th of each month Mid-Week Update Monday, 5 p.m. of each week Weekend Announcements Wednesday, noon each week 11

12 Valentine Dinner Hosted by Men s Dinner Group February 8, :00 p.m. Social Hour 7:00 p.m. Dinner $15 per person Sign-up sheet is in the Parish Hall For head count and food, please sign up no later than February 6 th Nursery provided for 5 years and younger (if nursery needed please contact the church office (405) no later than Feb 6 th ) 12

13 This Week at St. Mary s: Sunday, January 27 Third Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 AM Eucharist with Contemporaryl Liturgy Annual Meeting after the service 5:00 PM Saints and Sinners Dinner Parish Hall Monday, January 28 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 10:00 AM Tai Chi Parish Hall 6:00 PM Cub Scouts Parish Hall 6:30 PM DOK - Chapel 6:30 PM Boy Scouts Canterbury House 7:00 PM EFM - Library Tuesday, January 29 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel Wednesday, January 30 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 5:30 PM Parish Dinner catered by Millie s 6:15 PM Youth Group Canterbury House 6:15 PM Good Book Club - Library 6:30 PM Choir Practice Choir Room Thursday, January 31 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 9:30 AM Bible Study Room 2 Friday, Feb 1 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Chapel 6:30 PM Men s Dinner Parish Hall Saturday, Feb 2 Offices closed Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact the church office (405) to request a room reservation or an event in the Parish Hall. 13