St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 The Baptism of Our Lord January 13, 2019 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Glory be to God on high Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 The Collect Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan didst proclaim him thy 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 thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Afferte Domino BCP-620 Acts 8:14-17 Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Sermon The Renewal of Baptism Vows The Peace Eucharistic Prayer 1 The Lord s Prayer Post Communion Prayer The Blessing and Dismissal THE HOLY COMMUNION All are Welcome to Receive Communion. The Rev. Charles W. Messer BCP-292 BCP-332 BCP-333 BCP-336 BCP-339 BCP-339 2
Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD Organ Prelude Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kamm, BWV 684 Johann Sebastian Bach Choral Introit How Bright Appears the Morning Star Johann Sebastian Bach Procession Hymn Out of Deep Unordered Water See page 10 Rustington Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity BCP-355 Gloria in excelsis William Mathias S-278 The Collect 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. Old Testament 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. 3
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." Psalm 29 Afferte Domino BCP-620 (Sung by the Choir) 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 forests 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. 4 Setting by Henry G. Ley
11 The LORD shall give strength to his people; * the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace. The New Testament Acts 8:14-17 When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Gradual Hymn Baptized in Water See page 11 Bunessan Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 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." Sermon The Rev. Charles W. Messer The Renewal of Baptismal Vows BCP-292 The Peace BCP-360 Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION Offertory Anthem O Come, Everyone that Thirsteth (Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn O come, everyone that thirsteth, O come to the waters, come unto Him. O hear, and your souls shall live forever. O come to the waters, come to Him. (Isaiah 55:1, 3) 5
Presentation Hymn (Tune: Old Hundredth) Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below, Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer B BCP-367 Sanctus (sung) Setting by Richard Proulx S-125 Acclamation Setting by McNeil Robinson II S-138 Amen Setting by McNeil Robinson II S-146 The Lord s Prayer BCP-364 Fraction Anthem Christ Our Passover Setting by David Hurd S-154 Agnus Dei Setting by David Herd S-161 All are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Hymn I Come the Great Redeemer Cries H-116 This Endris Night Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 The Blessing BCP-366 Hymn at the Retiring Procession Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized H-121 Caithness The Dismissal BCP-366 Postlude Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kamm, P 61 Johann Pachelbel It has long been the custom at St. John s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. Today s flowers at the Chancel steps are given by Curt and Sue Harker to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for their precious granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Chard, who celebrated her 8 th birthday on January 16 th. The Salem Ministerium Cycle of Prayer: We pray for Alloway Baptist Church and Child Evangelism Fellowship. 6
Announcements Music in today s liturgy: Today is the First Sunday after the Epiphany on which we always celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord. As is the norm at St. John s Church, all of the music is selected to coordinate with the themes of the prayers and lessons appointed for this day. This should be quite obvious in the selection of the congregational hymns which all deal with Baptism, especially Christ s Baptism. The choir also sings an Introit appropriate for the Epiphany Season, a chorale harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The Choir s Offertory Anthem is a chorus from the Oratorio, Elijah, by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) an important and influential Early Romantic composer. Elijah is perhaps his best known, but by no means his only sacred composition. The Organ Prelude is an extended Chorale Prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach based on Luther s catechism hymn on Baptism, beginning with Jesus Baptism. The Organ Postlude is by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706), a German composer, organist, and teacher who brought the south German organ school to its peak. His contributions to the development of the chorale prelude and fugue have earned him a place among the most important composers of the middle Baroque era. This piece, too, is a setting of Luther s Baptism chorale. Thank you, Choir: The Choir s Post- Christmas Party will be on Sunday afternoon, February 3, at the home of Bill & Mary Anne Clisham. Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. We served 43 people this week. Volunteers for January are: 1/8 Laurie, 1/15 Bonnie & Rick, 1/22 Sue, 1/29 Aud & Karen. We appreciate the service of the Participants in Today s Worship: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching Celebrants Chalicist/Lector/POP 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching Assisting Celebrants Musicians Chalicist Lector/POP Acolyte Guild Ushers The Rev. Charles W. Messer The People of St. John s Jim Davis The Rev. Charles W. Messer The Rev. Deacon Sally B. Maurer The People of St. John s Bill Clisham, Minister of Music St. John s Choir Sue Harker Nate Gable David Miller, Elizabeth Boon, Tiana Trinidad 7
Attendance Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 6 8:00 a.m. 16 23 24 17 10:30 a.m. 75 70 33 54 January 6 Pledge $ 861.35 Loose $ 84.01 Counters 1/13 TBD This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, Jan 13 The Baptism of Our Lord, The First Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour ECW Sandwich Sunday; Vestry Monthly Meeting. Tue, 1/15 Wed, 1/16 Thu, 1/17 9:00 a.m. Quilters; 7:00 p.m. NA. 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; Noon Holy Eucharist and Healing; 8:00 p.m. AA 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck and Bible Study. Next Sunday: Sun, Jan 20 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour; Tercentenary Committee Meeting. PleasePray for: Alice Fogg and Collins Patrick Sympathy and Prayers for the family and friends of Mary Fogg Allen 8
Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Charles W. Messer Cell (610) 800-8795 The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) 297-2385 Ron Magill - Senior Warden (856)935-5398 David Miller - Junior Warden (609)202-7197 Ann Neff - Clerk (856) 358-9610 Mary Anne Clisham Recording Secretary (908)472-7596 Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) 358-9610 Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) 935-0098 Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) 202-7197 Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair (609) 202-7220 Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) 769-1409 ECW President Eileen Miller (609) 202-7220 Parish Staff Warren Bye Parish Sexton (856) 935-1798 William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) 472-7597 Marjorie Warren Parish Secretary (856) 935-1798 Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609)202-7220 Email: ecmiller114@gmail.com 9