St. Paul s Episcopal Church All are welcome, no exceptions! St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God delights in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions! First Sunday after Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord January 8, 2017, 10:30 A.M.
Welcome to worship this morning! The Holy Eucharist Rite I The Liturgy of the Word Introit: Jubilate Deo! The Adult/Youth and Children s Choirs Raise A Song of Gladness [Taizé] Jacques Berthier Processional Hymn # 135 Songs of thankfulness and praise Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis S 278 2
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The Collect of the Day The Baptism of Our Lord The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan didst proclaim him thy beloved Son and anoint 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 thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. The First Lesson Isaiah 42:1-9 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the LORD, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4
Psalm 29 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you gods,* ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his Name;* worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders;* the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice;* the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees;* the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf,* and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire; the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;* the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 8 The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe* and strips the forest bare. 9 And in the temple of the LORD* all are crying, Glory! 10 The LORD sits enthroned above the flood;* the LORD sits enthroned as King for evermore. 11 The LORD shall give strength to his people;* the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace. 5
The Second Lesson Acts 10:34-43 Then Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gradual Hymn # 131 When Christ s appearing was made known (Vs. 1, 3, 5) 6
The Gospel Matthew 3:13-17 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to thee, Lord Christ. Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Reverend Stacy Walker Silence for meditation 7
The Renewal of Baptismal Vows The stand. At the baptism of our Lord Jesus in the river Jordan, we have been called into a new covenant with God and called Children of God. I call upon you, therefore as we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of our Lord to renew the solemn promises and vows of Holy Baptism, by which we once renounced Satan and all his works, and promised to serve God faithfully in his holy catholic Church. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 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. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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. Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? 8
I will, with God s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God s help. May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Prayers of the for The Baptism of Our Lord Intercessor Blessing God, you drowned evil in the waters of the flood and promised a covenant of faithfulness with a rainbow in the sky. In baptism you caused us to die to sin and raised us to new life in Christ. Trusting in your promises for earth and all people, we bring you our prayers for the world, saying: Mothering Spirit, stir us with your power. 9
We pray for your church with its kaleidoscopic views of baptism, that it may meet the needs of all types of people in the world. Strengthen our leaders, especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, and our priest, Stacy. *For the congregations of Kuching (South East Asia), and our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico, and in Renk in the Republic of the South Sudan; for Congregations in the Aurora Deanery: Incarnation, St. Luke s Philippine Independent Church and 1st Asian Church in Bloomingdale; St. Benedict in Bolingbrook; Holy Nativity in Clarendon Hills; St. Andrew in Downers Grove. Silence Mothering Sprit, Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor stir us with your power. We pray for the world, that all people and all creation may know they are your beloved. We pray for all leaders and people around the globe: we pray especially for our president-elect, Donald, our president, Barak, and our governor, Bruce. Silence Mothering Sprit, stir us with your power. We pray for your creation, that it may stay healthy and continue to nourish and nurture us. Silence Mothering Sprit, stir us with your power. We pray for those who suffer, that they will know your love for them, and we may be bearers of comfort. We pray especially for Bob, Cindy Bach, Joan and Ivan Judkins, Gail Piper, Elizabeth George (Puzz), Marilyn, Brenda, Laura, Paula Hofer, Jan, Kara, Jim and Ryan, Kurt, Lisa Allison, Barbara and Bill, Aunt Joanna, Eric, 10
Rich, Jacqueline, Dorothy, Bill, Finn, Bob Z., Sara Lou Dudgeon, Lissa, Steve, Zoe Hudson, and Sebastian. Silence Mothering Sprit, Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor stir us with your power. We remember before you not only our cares, but also our joys. For those celebrating birthdays this week, especially Lynn Roberts, and those celebrating anniversaries this week. Silence Mothering Sprit, stir us with your power. We remember those who have gone before us and pray for those nearing death, that they may be at peace in your love for them. Silence Mothering Sprit, stir us with your power. For all those needs still unnamed but placed before you now. (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Mothering Sprit, Silence Intercessor stir us with your power. In one baptism with Christ and blessed by your Holy Spirit, we praise and give you thanks, Holy One, for giving us spirit and breath. Amen. *Every week we will pray for a different international church in the Anglican Communion as part of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. We also will pray weekly for churches and ministries in the Diocese of Chicago and our Companion Dioceses as part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. 11
The Confession Page 331 Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. In unison Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him. Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. Prayers for The Ending of a Pastoral Relationship On the first day of September, 2010, I began as the rector of St. Paul s in DeKalb. I have, with God s help and to the best of my abilities, exercised this trust, accepting its privileges and responsibilities. 12
After prayer and careful consideration, it now seems to me that I should leave this charge, and I publicly state that my tenure as rector of St. Paul s ends this day. Do you, as the people of St. Paul s, recognize and accept the conclusion of this pastoral relationship? We do. Comments from Reverend Stacy In Unison O God, you have bound us together for a time as priest and people to work for the advancement of your kingdom in this place: We give you humble and hearty thanks for the ministry which we have shared in these years now past. (Silence) We thank you for your patience with us despite our blindness and slowness of heart. We thank you for your forgiveness and mercy in the face of our many failures. (Silence) Especially we thank you for your never-failing presence with us through these years, and for the deeper knowledge of you and of each other which we have attained. (Silence) We thank you for those who have been joined to this part of Christ s family through baptism. We thank you for opening our hearts and minds again and again to your Word, and for feeding us abundantly with the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of your Son. (Silence) 13
Now, we pray, be with those who leave and with us who stay; and grant that all of us, by drawing ever nearer to you, may always be close to each other in the communion of your saints. All this we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy sprit. Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Offertory The Holy Communion Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2) Offertory Anthem Like A Whisper Bob Moore The Adult/Youth Choir 14
Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3 Sursum Corda The Lord be with you. And with thy sprit. Lift up your hearts. The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II We lift them up unto the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, 15
Sanctus: S 114 Holy, holy, holy All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until coming again. For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me." 16
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison Our Father, 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 into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Silence is observed after the bread is broken 17
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Agnus Dei: S 158 Fraction Anthem: O Lamb of God 18
: The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you. Communion Hymn # 120 The sinless one to Jordan came When all have received Communion, the leads the following prayer: Let us pray. In Unison Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the holy food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you raising up among us faithful servants of your Word and Sacraments. We thank you especially for the work of Reverend Stacy among us, and the presence of her family here. Grant both she and we may serve you in the days ahead, and always rejoice in your glory, and come at length into your heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 19
The Blessing May God, who has led us in the paths of justice and truth, lead us still, and keep us in his ways. Amen. May God, whose Son has loved us and given himself for us, love us still, and establish us in peace. Amen. May God, whose Spirit unites us and fills our hearts with joy, illumine us still, and strengthen us for the years to come. Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen The Procession into the World Hymn # 529 In Christ there is no East or West Dismissal Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. 20
Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist Sundays: 10:30 A.M. (sung service) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes Sundays 9:15-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center, September-May Adults meet in the conference room at 9:15 A.M. year round St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 Parish Office: 815-756-4888 Email: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: http://www.stpaulsdekalb.org Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. The Reverend Stacy Walker, Rector, revstacy@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Pat Brown, Treasurer Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Kathleen Johnson, Organist, Hannah Buckle, Pianist Our Wardens and Vestry Rick Johns, Senior Warden, Peg Newby, Junior Warden, Mary Lincoln, Julie Stubblefield Gretchen Schlabach, Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach 21
Today s Ministers The Reverend Stacy Walker Peggy Newby Oscar and Rowan Frontjes Marilyn Cleland Henry Leonard James Stubblefield Jocelyn Prall Freya Rasmussen-Johns Marilyn Cleland The Adult/Youth and Children s Presiding Clergy Eucharistic Minister Acolytes Lector Intercessor Ushers Altar Guild Luncheon Host Flower Guild Choirs Today, Sunday January 8, 2017, Baptism of Our Lord Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Adult Sunday School 9:15-10:15 A.M. Conf. Room Children s Sunday School 9:15-10:15 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Adult/Youth/Children Choir Rehearsal 10:00 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Luncheon 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall This Week January 8, 2017 through January 15th, 2017 Sun Jan 15 Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr Children s Sunday School 9:15 A.M.. St. Timothy Ctr Adult Bible Study 9:15 A.M. Conf. Room Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:15 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee and Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Vestry Meeting 12:15 P.M. Conf. Room 22
Announcements Reverend Stacy s Last Day In honor of Reverend Stacy, there will be a luncheon following the service in the Parish Hall. Please come join us in wishing her well in her new assignment at St. Charles Episcopal Church in St. Charles, IL. 2017 Budget Q&A and Annual Meeting, We will conduct the business of our Annual Meeting in two parts again this year. The first congregational meeting will be on January 22nd, 2017 after the service at 11:30 AM and will be a question and answer session regarding the 2017 budget. Look for copies of the proposed 2017 budget to be available in early January. On January 29th, 2017 after the service at 11:30 AM will be the second half of our Annual Meeting. The budget will be voted on at this meeting. Also on the agenda for the annual meeting will be the election of vestry members, endowment fund committee members, and delegates to diocesan convention. Please plan to attend both meetings. Continental breakfast will be served and childcare will be provided. As we move forward in 2017, it is important for all of us to be involved in the life of our parish. Please plan to attend both of these meetings! Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb, has invited all to the community wide celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday at 5:30 PM on Monday, January 16, 2017. The service will include readings from his speeches and sermons and various music. A reception follows the service. 23
The Adult/Youth and Children s Choirs Resume regular worship service singing Sunday, January 8, 2017 Resume regular evening rehearsals on Thursday, January 26. Children's Choir 6:00-6:30 PM. Adult/Youth Choir 7-9 PM. Altar Flower Chart for 2017 The chart for Flower Dedications for 2017 is posted next to the bulletin board in Parish Hall. You can make a dedication to honor or remember someone for Sundays throughout the year (no flowers are on the altar for Lent). Donations are generally about $30 and can be put in the collection basket or mailed or dropped off to the Parish Office. Information for Proclaimer Deadline, January 15, 2016 The deadline to send information for the monthly newsletter, the Mars Hill Proclaimer, is the third Sunday of every month. Please send any info you would like to see in the February Proclaimer to the Parish office by the end of the day on January 15. Please note that the maximum length for all articles is 300 words. Your pictures are welcome! For more information about St. Paul s Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to see Rev. Stacy s Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what s going on! 24
Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893. Cover Photo: Baptism of Jesus, He Qi The Prayers of the. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year A. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis #278 Canticle 20, Setting: William Mathias, Copyright 1976 Oxford University Press., The 1982 Hymnal. Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Vs. 3, Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, melody, Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. Louis Bourgeois, The 1982 Hymnal. Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, S 114, Holy Eucharist I, Music: From Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, Healey Willan (1880-1968), Copyright, by permission of Oxford University Press., The 1982 Hymnal. Agnus Dei: Lamb of God S 158, The Holy Eucharist I, Fraction Anthem: Lamb of God: Agnus Dei, Music: From Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, Healey Willan (1880-1968), Copyright, By permission of Oxford University Press., The 1982 Hymnal. Prelude: Arietta William Stickles, Allegretto G. F. Handel, Arr., Diane Bish Introit: Jubilate Deo! Raise A Song of Gladness [Taizé] Jacques Berthier, The Adult/Youth and Children s Choirs Postlude: LaRejouissance Royal Fireworks G. F. Handel 25
Household Prayer: Morning God, you make old things pass away and declare new things to be. As I am renewed in my baptism this morning, help me to confirm my baptismal vows in my life today. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Holy One, you stretched out the heavens and spread out the earth, and in that context I give you this small day that I have lived. Now may I sleep, safe and secure in your covenant promise to me that I am your beloved child, in whom you are well pleased. Amen. 26