THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY JANUARY 7, 2018 9:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II Service Music from The Christ Church Mass, Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015) Voluntary Prélude sur l Introit de l Épiphanie, Op. 13 Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) Welcome and Announcements THE WORD OF GOD Stephen Setzer Please stand, as able, and sing The Entrance Hymn 124 What Star is This, with Beams so Bright (blue) Hymnal 1982 Christ Church Christiana Hundred WELCOME! Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are glad you are with us today to join in the worship of God and to share in Christ s presence given to us in the sacrament of bread and wine. We hope you stay for what follows our worship this morning. You are welcome here. Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. All sing Glory to You, Lord God Setting: John Rutter (b. 1945)
Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. 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. Please be seated for The First Reading Acts 19:1-7 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers? They replied, No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit. Then he said, Into what then were you baptized? They answered, Into John s baptism. Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus. On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied altogether there were about twelve of them. At the conclusion the respond, Thanks be to God. Please stand and sing The Gradual Hymn 121 Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized Hymnal 1982 The Gospel is carried into the congregation so that we remember it is our Good News to hear and to share. The Gospel Reading Mark 1:4-11 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Once the Book of Gospels has returned to its place of honor, the may be seated at the invitation of the preacher. The Homily Resolutions: Go Where the Water Is Stephen Setzer Please stand for The Renewal of Baptismal Vows Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? I do. 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? Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a 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. A member of the parish leads the prayers. The Prayers of the Let us pray for the Church and for the world. [brief silence] Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. We pray for the Diocese of Delaware, for each congregation and school. We pray for this congregation and we lift up N. Strengthen our witness and our welcome. Lord, in your mercy Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Lord, in your mercy Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Lord, in your mercy
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray for N., and those we remember now. [silence] Lord, in your mercy We commend to your mercy all who have died, especially N., and those we remember now. [silence] We pray that your will for them may be fulfilled and that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy Together let us pray for the forgiveness of our sins. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may love and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Priest The Peace Priest Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE HOLY COMMUNION Being seated, we begin with a time of offering, giving money as a sign that our life serves God s purposes and showing our gratitude for God s many blessings. For those who give online or will text a contribution to (302) 244-5368, a card is available in the narthex to participate in the act of offering. Newcomers and guests may place the welcome card in the offering plate. Anthem Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608), arr. Mark Patterson (b. 1969) O Morning Star, how fair and bright! You shine with God s own truth and light, aglow with grace and mercy! Of Jacob s line, King David s Son, our Lord and Savior, you have won our hearts to serve you only! Lowly, holy! Great and glorious, all victorious, rich in blessing! Rule and might o er all possessing! Oh, let the harps break forth in sound! Our joy be all with music crowned, our voices gaily blending. For Christ goes with us all the way today, tomorrow, ev ry day! His love is never ending! Sing out! Ring out! Jubilation! Exultation! Tell the story! Praise to Christ who reigns in glory! Praise to Christ who reigns in glory! Please stand and sing The Presentation Hymn 380, v. 3 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal 1982 The Great Thanksgiving (red) Book of Common Prayer 367 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
The continues the prayer, inviting our praise in the ancient song of the Sanctus. 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: The continues the prayer, inviting our acclamation of Christ s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, saying Therefore, according to his command, O Father, and We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory; The continues the prayer, concluding 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. The invites the to say the prayer Jesus taught his first disciples. The Lord s Prayer 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 We sing the anthem at the breaking of the bread, which is Christ s Body, broken for us. Please be seated after the sacrament is presented.
All are welcome to receive the sacrament of Christ, kneeling or standing, either consuming the gluten-free bread and drinking from the cup or dipping (intincting) the bread carefully into the cup. If you are unable to come forward, ask an usher to let the clergy know your need when they approach the rail. Communion Hymn 333 Now the Silence Hymnal 1982 Please stand for The Post-Communion Prayer Let us pray. 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 The blesses the. Amen. All sing Hymn in Procession 295 Sing Praise to Our Creator Hymnal 1982 Dismissal Priest Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. We are sent forth to be Christ s blessing in the world. Our prayer is that today s worship has encouraged you in love, strengthened you for service, and filled you with light. We look forward to your presence again in worship, in service to others, in learning and fellowship. Please take our community announcements with you to learn of upcoming opportunities.
PEOPLE SERVING TODAY Acolytes: 8 AM Jake Brown. 9 AM Caroline James, Will Provine, Robby Friz, Henry James, Christian Schlobach, Joseph Zakielarz, William Zakielarz; Chuck Durgin, Advisor. 11 AM River Harper, Malcolm Johnson, Philip Nickel, Meghan Reilly, Graham Chitty, Lydia Stipa, Katrina Winfield; Ted Waugh, Advisor. Altar Guild: Marty Rushlow, Tracy Aitken, Sandy Beale, Mary Ingham, Alice Ivy, Nancy Johnson, Tracey Martel, Mary Ball Morton, Mary Patterson. Coffee Hour: Jeff and Erin Schlerf. Eucharistic Ministers: 8 AM Buck Effinger, Margaretta Frederick. 9 AM Fran Bayard, William Carpenter, Dale Hunt, Susan Sherk. 11 AM Roi Barnard, Cathy Welsh. Greeters: 11 AM Audrey Donohue, Laurel Riegel. Lectors: 9 AM Finn Tuleya. 11 AM Mike Rushlow. Ushers: 9 AM Bill Provine and Annie Woolard-Provine, Joe, Deryn, and Evan Zakielarz. 11 AM Hal Schneikert, Roi Barnard, Sam Bayard, Steve Frankel. MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Edward Ivy The flowers in the Chapel are given in loving memory of Harvey and Pat Roop Our parish s mission: As followers of Christ, we share the beauty and power of God s transforming love through worship, community, and service in the world. PARISH CLERGY The Rev. Ruth Beresford, Rector The Rev. Stephen Setzer, Associate Rector The Rev. Ann Urinoski, Priest Associate The Very Rev. William Lane, Pastoral Associate LAY MINISTRY STAFF Bruce Barber, Director of Music; Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and Youth; Jo Harney, Head of School (CCEP) David Hearn, Assistant Organist/Choirmaster; Nadine DiLorenzo, Director of Children s Choirs ADMINISTRATIVE & FACILITIES STAFF Sherry Lawton-Fasic, Parish Administrator Michael Sayer, Facilities Manager Kate Schlegel, Administrative Associate for Communications; Jane Rubini, Administrative Associate Denise Gilliam, Assistant to Head of School David Hald, Andy Marine, Charles Parfitt-Simpson, Sextons VESTRY & OFFICERS Joe Zakielarz, 18, Senior Warden; Al Smith, 18, Junior Warden; Dana Robertson, Clerk Mark Parsells, Treasurer; Richard Laird, Assistant Treasurer; Rand Barton, Youth Representative Hardy Drane, 19; Hal Erskine, 20; Nancy Greenberg, 18; Chris Grundner, 20; Lee Kallos, 18 Scott Poole, 20; Greer Silliman, 19; Lynne Swartz, 20; Sandy Van Wormer, 19; Annie Woolard-Provine, 19 Christ Church Christiana Hundred P. O. Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road Wilmington, Delaware 19807-0510 Phone: (302) 655-3379 Website: www.christchurchde.org Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM