Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea First Sunday after the Epiphany: Baptism of our Lord January 7, 2018 9:00 a.m. Welcome to the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea! Child care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children up to three years of age. You are welcome to take your child to our nursery at any point during the service just ask an usher to point the way. Please turn off your cell phones. Page numbers on the left side of the column refer to Book of Common Prayer (red). Hymn numbers on the right side of the column refer to Hymnal 1982 (blue). S for Service Music numbers are found in the front of Hymnal 1982 (blue). A large-print version of this leaflet is available from our ushers. In case of an emergency Bethesda has two AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) available in the sound booth at the back of the church and on the south wall in the Parish Hall.
9:00 a.m. Holy eucharist: Rite II As an Episcopal church, we utilize two primary books in our worship: Book of Common Prayer 1979 (red) contains the order and text of the service, and whose page numbers are in the left column, and Hymnal 1982 (blue) contains the music that we sing, with page number in the right column. Service music (musical settings of the prayer book texts) has S in front of its numbers and is found in the first part of the hymnal, while hymns are found in the second part of the hymnal. Book of Common Prayer Children and Youth are encouraged to gather in the Narthex (church entrance) and participate in the Procession at the beginning of the service. Hymnal Latecomers may be seated at this time. 1982 Prelude March of the Three Kings Robert Gant Word of God At the sound of bells, the congregation stands. Celebrant begins from the west end of the church. Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 355 Collect for Purity 135 Hymn of the Month Songs of Thankfulness and Praise Salzburg 214 Collect of the Day Celebrant 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. congregation is seated. Lesson Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. n God said, Let there be light ; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. Reader Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 2
Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 Gospel Procession congregation stands as the hymn is introduced. 121 Hymn Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized Caithness 358 Nicene Creed Gospel Mark 1:4-11 Deacon Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People 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, 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. Deacon Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily Rector A brief period of silence follows the Homily. Prayers of the People From Intercessions for the Christian People In the waters of baptism, we were called to be God s children and to minister to one another. Let us therefore pray for all those in need, saying: Lord, in your mercy, Let us pray for the church, that it may stand fast in the one faith to which it has been called. Lord, in your mercy, Let us pray for the world, that our conflicts may cease and that peace may reign. Lord, in your mercy, Let us pray for the victims of injustice, that we may work for an end to oppression. Lord, in your mercy, 3
Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 Let us pray for the sick, that their sickness may be turned to health. Lord, in your mercy, Let us pray for the faithful who have gone before us. Lord, in your mercy, Silence Celebrant adds a concluding Collect Omniscient God, you know our thoughts and needs better than we ourselves. Accept the prayers which we now offer, and strengthen us to do your will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 360 Confession of Sin and Absolution (congregation kneeling) 360 Peace Greeting and Question of the Week Holy Communion Offertory Members of the congregation will present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. See page 7 for more information. Organ Voluntary 380 Presentation and Doxology Stanza 3 361 S-120 Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer A Sanctus and Benedictus Land of Rest 368 Great Thanksgiving continues on page 368. congregation kneels or remains standing. 364 Lord s Prayer 364 Breaking of the Bread 4
Book of Common Prayer Hymnal 1982 S-152 Fraction Anthem Mason Martens Communion In the Episcopal Church, all baptized Christians are encouraged to receive communion. This is the Lord s table. It is the Lord who invites you. It is his wish that those who want him should meet him here. During communion, please come forward at the direction of the ushers, to the high altar, filling in at the altar rail from right to left, and either kneeling or standing to receive. For those who prefer not to use the steps, one of the priests will bring communion around to you in the pew. Please signal that priest to bring communion as s/he walks down the aisle. Our custom in the Episcopal Church is to receive both elements by putting hands forward, palms crossed and facing upward to receive the bread, and by guiding the chalice lightly to receive the wine. Please note that receiving just the bread or wine alone is fully receiving communion. If you would like to receive a blessing instead, simply cross your arms across your chest. Gluten-free wafers are available at the high altar; let the priest know when you go up to receive. congregation stands when the Celebrant returns to the altar. 365 Postcommunion Prayer Blessing 117 Hymn Brightest and Best Morning Star 366 Dismissal Procession At the conclusion of the hymn, please join the Procession as it leads to the Christian Education hour for all ages. Refreshments are available in the Parish Hall. We pray for the repose of the soul of Scott Fricker Zelda M. Kennedy Buckley Kuhn-Fricker Flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of William Alan Dayton Arthur Minich Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for...amelia, Angela, Betsy, Charles, Chris, Daniel, Denny, Dylan, Ellen, Fred, Gisela, Grier, Henry, Holly, Jack, Jane, Jennifer, Jim, Joann, John, Juan, Kaki, Katie, Leslie, Lillian, Lory, Mary, Matthew, Michael, Michelle, Mildred, Nolan Family, Pamela, Pat, Patricia, Peggy, Rebecca, Regine, Renée, Richard, Ricky, Robert, Scott, Sharon, Stephen, Stephanie, Sylvia, Tami, Taryn, resa, Thomas, Ward, and those serving our country... Benjamin, Christian, Clara, Eric, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Michael, Sean, and Tommy. 5
Announcements for Sunday, January 7 Boar s Head & Yule Log Festival Today 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. A Perennial Holiday Favorite Returns! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Boar s Head and Yule Log Festival, which is Bethesda-by-the-Sea s beloved re-creation of an ancient drama celebrating Epiphany. A requested donation of $20 will be received at the door. 2018 Annual Campaign: Today Pledge Cards Available Following Services. Building for the Future, invites us to make a commitment to further the mission of Bethesda to love and serve. Take another step in our journey to generosity. It is a way to return to God what God has so generously given to us. Ministry Fair Next Sunday, January 14 Following all Services Parish Hall If you missed Bethesda s Annual Ministry Fair in September, we encourage you to attend a smaller version on Sunday, January 14. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about and to sign-up to volunteer in our different ministries. Annual Meeting, Election of Vestry Members, and Annual Parish Picnic Sunday, January 28 9:15 a.m. Parish Hall Annual Meeting includes: electing new Vestry members, electing delegates to the Diocesan Convention, an update on 2017 results and 2018 plans, and our Stewardship celebration. We will have the opportunity to talk about our parish life, and to share the excitement and challenge of all that God is calling us to accomplish in the coming year. An old-fashioned Parish Picnic will follow in the Garth. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, side dishes, and dessert! Vegetarian and gluten free options are available. cost is $10 Adults; $5 Children under 12 years old; $25 Family Max. We hope everyone will take this opportunity to celebrate their membership of the Bethesda family. For more information about our upcoming events, pick up and read the Bethesda Happenings. It is available in the Narthex, in our tract rack, on our website, and in our e-mail newsletter! Parking: Persons attending Sunday services and/or events today at Bethesda will be allowed to park on all of Barton Avenue and on South County Road without receiving a ticket until 1:30 p.m. Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Hymn permission used by RiteSong, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use. 6
Altar Flowers We invite you to make a contribution in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving of, your loved ones. Your contribution provides for flowers, plants, and altar adornments, necessary for worship services throughout the year. In order for names to be printed in the Sunday service leaflet, they must be received two weeks prior to the desired Sunday. A minimum $100 contribution is suggested per name. Please complete the form below and mail it with your check (payable to Bethesda-by-the- Sea Church) to 141 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480. You may also visit bbts.org and click the red Give Online slider and pay online. Please print clearly FULL CHRISTIAN NAME (first and last) Also specify by circling below in memory, in honor, or in thanksgiving of: Sunday nearest 1. In (memory; honor; thanksgiving) of... 2. In (memory; honor; thanksgiving) of... Contributor Information: Given by Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Suggested contribution is $100 per name. Additional contributions (Any amount you care to give will be appreciated) Bethesda s Mission is to experience the clear and strong presence of God and to understand and spread Christ s teachings through collective worship, learning, and service. Give Now Online! You may Give Now electronically by one of two ways: 1. Scanning the QR code with your smartphone; or 2. Visiting bbts.org and clicking the red Give Online button. If you wish, Online Offering Cards are available in the pews to be filled out and placed in the offering plate as a token of your gift. 7
Serving Today (as of Wednesday, January 3) Acolytes (*Crucifer) Hudson Hale* Jonathan Larrabee Jeffrey Larrabee Altar Guild Phyllis Goodner Linda Greenberg Eucharistic Ministers Barbara Callahan, Vestry Jodie Payne, Vestry Lectors Edythe Gordon William Cummings Ambassadors Anne Obolensky Ushers (*Head Usher) Leif Sheehan* Beau Breckenridge James Goodner Denny Lanier Andrew Stewart Sound/Video System James Goodner Vergers Ben Williams Gary Sullivan, Vestry Eucharistic Visitors Jodie Payne, Vestry Sebastian Kent 8