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32 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Christ Our Hope Anglican Church looks up in worship; reaches out to love our neighbors; seeks to grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ; and builds upon the ancient church to advance the Kingdom of God. For pastoral needs and church questions, please call the church phone (937) 985-2640. Christ Our Hope Anglican Church A Parish of the Anglican Church in North America (REC) Diocese of the Central States The Rt. Rev. Daniel Morse, Bishop Ordinary The Rt. Rev. Peter Manto, Bishop Suffragan The Rev. Isaac A. Chavez, Interim Rector * Deaconess Candy Jacques, Parish Administrator Amanda Roberts, Music Director Susan Current, Benevolence Coordinator SATURDAY EVENING 5:00 p.m. - Holy Communion Christian instruction, ages 3-10, during sermon SUNDAY MORNING 9:30 a.m. Christian instruction, all ages 10:30 a.m. - Holy Communion 3425 Valley Pike Dayton, Ohio 45424 You can find us on FACEBOOK and at http://cohdayton.wordpress.com/ wifi password: jesussaves Christ Our Hope Anglican Church 11 February 2018 6th Sunday in Epiphany May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Christ Our Hope Anglican Church looks up in worship; reaches out

to love our neighbors; seeks to grow in the knowledge and love of

Jesus Christ; and builds upon the ancient church to advance the

Kingdom of God.

For pastoral needs and church questions, please call the

church phone (937) 985-2640.

Christ Our Hope Anglican Church

A Parish of the Anglican Church in North America (REC)

Diocese of the Central States

The Rt. Rev. Daniel Morse, Bishop Ordinary

The Rt. Rev. Peter Manto, Bishop Suffragan

The Rev. Isaac A. Chavez, Interim Rector

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Deaconess Candy Jacques, Parish Administrator

Amanda Roberts, Music Director

Susan Current, Benevolence Coordinator

SATURDAY EVENING

5:00 p.m. - Holy Communion

Christian instruction, ages 3-10, during sermon

SUNDAY MORNING

9:30 a.m. Christian instruction, all ages

10:30 a.m. - Holy Communion

3425 Valley Pike

Dayton, Ohio 45424

You can find us on FACEBOOK and at

http://cohdayton.wordpress.com/

wifi password: jesussaves

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Christ Our Hope Anglican Church

11 February 2018

6th Sunday in Epiphany

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in

believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may

abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)

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Call to Worship Jesus, I Come

Out of my bondage, sorrow and night,

Jesus, I come; Jesus I come.

Into Thy freedom, gladness and light,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of my sickness into Thy health,

Out of my wanting and into Thy wealth,

Out of my sin and into Thyself,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of my shameful failure and loss,

Jesus, I come; Jesus, I come.

Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of earths sorrows into Thy balm,

Out of lifes storms and into Thy calm,

Out of distress into jubilant psalm,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of unrest and arrogant pride,

Jesus, I come; Jesus, I come.

Into Thy blessed will to abide,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,

Out of despair into raptures above,

Upward forever on wings like a dove,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

WELCOME TO CHRIST OUR HOPE ANGLICAN CHURCH

We welcome all who have come to worship our Lord Jesus Christ

today. You will find everything for our worship service in this bulle-

tin. The words to our songs, the citations for our scripture readings

as well as parish information is all found here. Please feel free to

stand, sit, or kneel as you are comfortable. Guests are encouraged

to sign our Guest Book, found on the table at the back of the sanc-

tuary.

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...in everything by prayer and supplication with

thanksgiving let your requests be made known

to God.(Philippians 4:6)

PRAYER

NEED:_______________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________

PRAISE OR THANKSGIVING REPORT (Answered

Prayer):___________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

NAME (Optional)______________________________________

Please tear off this part of your bulletin, fold it in half and

place in the offering basket. Our prayer team will take the

requests and pray for them during the week.

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Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,

Jesus, I come; Jesus, I come.

Into the joy and light of Thy home,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of the depths of ruin untold,

Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,

Ever Thy glorious face to behold,

Jesus, I come to Thee. PD

Announcements

Processional O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

O for a thousand tongues to sing

my dear Redeemer's praise,

the glories of my God and King,

the triumphs of his grace.

My gracious Master and my God,

assist me to proclaim,

and spread through all the earth abroad

the honors of thy name.

Jesus! The name that charms our fears,

and bids our sorrows cease,

'tis music in the sinner's ears,

'tis life and health and peace.

He speaks, and listening to his voice,

new life the dead receive;

the mournful, broken hearts rejoice;

the humble poor believe.

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Hear him, ye deaf; ye voiceless ones,

your loosened tongues employ:

ye blind, behold, your Savior comes,

and leap, ye lame, for joy!

Glory to God and praise and love

be now and ever given

by saints below and saints above,

the Church in earth and heaven. PD

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant. Blessed be God, the Father, the Son,

and the Holy Spirit..

People. And blessed be his kingdom, now and

forever. Amen.

Celebrant. The Lord be with you.

People. And with your spirit.

Celebrant. Let us pray.

The Collect for Purity

Praying together

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.

Summary of the Law

Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ said.

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your

soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great command-

ment. And the second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as

yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the

Prophets.

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Here are some good opportunities to get together with others

in the parish family in smaller group settings. Everyone is

welcome! All are at the church unless otherwise noted.

Women’s Book Study

Every Thursday — 9:30-11:30 a.m.(Childcare provided)

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Third Saturday of each month from 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study

Every other Thursday night beginning Feb. 1 — 6:30 p.m.

Home Fellowship Group

Monthly dinner for fellowship; dates and locations announced in the

bulletin

Wednesday Evening Prayer

A time of worship, prayer, and reflection — 7:00 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer

Every Thursday 11:15-11:45 a.m. at Century Systems

Healing Prayer Study Group

2nd and 4th Sundays — 6:30 p.m.

Vestry

2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

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The Trisagaion (Remain Kneeling/Seated)

Celebrant. Let us pray.

The Collect for the Persecuted Church

O LORD God, whose Son Jesus Christ suffered and died for us and

in His resurrection restores life and peace to all creation; O Lord

God, our Redeemer, Defender, Protector, and Avenger, we pray for

Your people who are victims of violence and hatred and are op-

pressed and injured by their fellow humans. . Give strength and

encouragement to them by Your Holy Spirit. Look upon them and

help us to honor those who are suffering or have died in Your ser-

vice. Comfort their families and give them courage. Thwart the op-

pressors and call them to repentance, but if they will not repent, we

commit them to Your justice. All this we pray through the same,

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect for the 6th Sunday in Epiphany Almighty God, we ask you mercifully to look upon your people; that by your

great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through

Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

now and forever. Amen.

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As the deer longs for the | water-brooks, * so longs my soul for you, | O God. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the | living God; * when shall I come to appear before the | presence • of God? My tears have | been my food * day | and night, while all day long they | say to me, * Where now | is your God?" I pour out my soul when I think | on these things; * how I went with the multitude and led them into the | house of God, With the voice of praise | and thanksgiving, * among those who keep | holy-day. Why are you so full of heaviness, | O my soul? * and why are you so disquieted with|in me? Put your | trust in God; * for I will yet give thanks to him, who is the help of my countenance, | and my God. Glory to the Father, and | to the Son, * and to the | Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and | ever shall be, *

World without end. | Amen.

The First Lesson 2 Kings 5:1-15a

Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.

People. Thanks be to God.

The Psalm Psalm 42

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Other Opportunities to Serve

Acolytes

Altar Guild

Building and Grounds

Greeters

Intercessory Prayer Team

Lectors

Music Ministry

Nursery

Sunday School

Please see our deaconess or wardens if you are interested in helping with

any of these ministries or service opportunities. They will direct you to a

point person for that ministry.

Christ Our Hope External Ministries

Dr. Kris Prenger-LAMB Bangladesh

Dominion Academy of Dayton

Samaritan's Purse

Hope 4 Riverside

St. Lazarus Mission

St. Vincent de Paul

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FROM THE TREASURER

2017 giving statements have been distributed. Thanks again for con-

tributing to our parish and ministries. Please check over the statements

and make sure they are accurate compared to your records.

If you suspect there is an error, please let the following people know:

Pat Prenger, Treasurer, ([email protected], 937-545-0631);

Terri Sebree, Junior Warden; Fr. Isaac Chavez, Interim Rector. I

ask you to contact everyone as a measure of accountability for

myself. Thanks, Pat Prenger COH Treasurer.

Carolyn Herman 2/5 Iris Taylor 2/8

Benjamin Herman 2/9 Maggie Zepernick 2/11

Gwynne Jones 2/16 Rowan Taylor 2/17

Willow Vorhees 2/18 Eli Ernst — 2/18

Stanley Rodrigues 2/24 Jon Miller 2/24

Maria Herman 2/27

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and

guide them wherever they may be, keeping them unspotted from the

world. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discour-

aged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may

your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their

lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Second Lesson I Corinthians 9:24-27

Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.

People. Thanks be to God.

The Holy Gospel St. Mark 1:40-45

The Gradual Arise Shine

All standing, the Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying

Priest. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to St. Mark, chapter 1,

beginning with the 40th verse.

People. Glory be to thee, O Lord.

After the Gospel, the Reader says

Priest. The Gospel of the Lord.

People. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Children’s Sermon

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Congregational Prayer for the Children

Abba, Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named: in adopting us as your children you made your Church one family. We give you thanks for entrusting us with the joy and care of our children. Help us to nurture them as we bring them up in the faith, that they may know your love and tender mercies all the days of their lives. May Your Holy Spirit rest upon our children and those serving them, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Sermon

Nicene Creed

Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:

Celebrant and People

WE believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven

and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

WE believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally

begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God

from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;

through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he

came down from heaven and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and

the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified

under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the

third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he as-

cended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his

kingdom will have no end.

WE believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who pro-

ceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the

Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the

prophets.

WE believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowl-

edge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resur-

rection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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Socks, Socks, and More Socks!

It may surprise you to know that, according to the various schools in

our community of Riverside, socks are something they always need

— and never have enough! So Hope4Riverside is collecting

SOCKS. Please bring socks of all sizes from kindergarten to high

school next week and the week after. We will be turning them over

to the Mad River Local School Board for sorting by size and distrib-

uting through the schools in our community as the need arises.

Such a small thing — and something many of us take for granted —

but socks can make a real difference to a child who has very little.

The Men's Bible study has begun and will meet again next on

Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Green Room. We are

starting in Proverbs, and are looking for men of all ages to attend

and be part of this study/mentoring ministry. If you planning to at-

tend, or have any questions, please email me at

[email protected] .

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Missionaries: In Bangladesh—Dr. Kris Prenger; In Taiwan—Drew &

Bethany Stewart, Elyse Burns; In Iraq — Matthew and Sarah Nowery

(& family); in Indonesia — Bp. Dan Thomas; In Tijuana — Isaac &

Karen Del Rio; The Rev. Steve Shepherd and Church Planting Inter-

national; and the REC Board of Foreign Missions.

Please remember to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters

around the world, especially in the following countries: Vene-

zuela, Turkey, Syria, Mauritania, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Al-

geria, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Sudan, Eritrea,

Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Indonesia,

North Korea, and China

*Please remember to check the blog for additional prayer up-

dates during the week!

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*Don’t forget our Alms Basket on the back table for benevolence

offerings.

Upcoming Dates for

Your Calendar

Sunday, Feb. 11 — Changes, Transitions, &

Disappointments — 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 — Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, hosted

by Christ our Hope — 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 — Ash Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 15 — Men’s Bible Study — 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 — Men’s Fellowship Breakfast — 7:30 a.m.

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The Prayers of the People

LET us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.

ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, in your holy Word you have taught

us to offer prayers and requests, and to give thanks for all whom

you have made. We appeal to your mercy, Gracious Lord, that you

might hear our prayer.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

Inspire your universal Church by your Spirit, granting that all who

confess your holy Name may agree in the truth of your holy Word

and live in unity and godly love.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

Give grace, heavenly Father, to all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons,

and especially to your servant(s) Foley, our Archbishop, Daniel, our

Bishop Ordinary, Peter, our Bishop Co-Adjutor, Isaac, our Interim

Rector as well as , Candy, our deaconess, and Duane, our postu-

lant; that by their life and teaching, they may proclaim your true and

life-giving Word, and rightly administer your holy Sacraments.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

Help us to fulfill your great commission; making disciples of all na-

tions; teaching them to obey all that you have commanded.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

We ask you to rule the hearts of all who govern us, (our President,

the Congress, the Supreme Court, our Governor and our military

leaders). May they administer justice, govern wisely, and strive for

the welfare and peace of the whole world.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

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Grant your heavenly grace to all people, especially these gathered

here, that with meek and reverent hearts, we may hear and trust

your holy Word, devoting our lives to your righteous service.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

We humbly ask you, gracious Lord, to comfort and strengthen all

those who, in this earthly life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness,

or any other adversity. **Reader: I invite you to add your own requests at this time.**

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

We bless your holy Name for all your servants who departed this

life in your faith and fear, praying you would grant us grace to fol-

low their good examples, that with them we might partake in your

heavenly kingdom.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only

Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

The Confession and Absolution of Sin

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in

thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we

have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we

have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and

we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have

mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and

walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

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tender hearts and healing hands; and give health again in

body and soul, for thy tender mercies’ sake. Amen.

Ongoing Prayer Needed for Healing & Other Issues:

Winsome Albin — Recovery from back surgery; Jason Ray

— recovery from staph infection; Susie Current’s daughter

and family; Russell Smith — full recovery ; Geoff Current

(Greg’s brother) — recovery from stroke; Terri Sebree —

recovery from knee replacement surgery; Ronda Sturgill

— recovery from spinal surgery; Dawn — Life issues; Vic-

tims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; Gordon

Sparks — declining health; Dale Sparks — cancer/

chemotherapy; Deanna — cancer, end of life; Christine

Jacques Dempsey — neurological problems; Abby Miller

— full recovery; Brennan Abshear — deployment; Jeff

Brown — heart issues; Nancy Crook — chemo, radiation;

Dan Simerlink — very serious health issues; Bill Fortener

— cancer, heart; Rachel Herman Armas— multiple sclero-

sis; Don — autism & general health; William Herman —

migraines; John and Lindsay — for the blessing of children;

Flooding in Bangladesh; Jay Eppinga — sale of home;

Those with addictions.

Diocese and Sister Parishes—General: Our Bishop Ordinary,

Daniel Morse; our Bishop Co-Adjutor, Peter Manto; our sister

parishes Christ the King and Trinity (Mason), and St. Lazarus

Mission at its various locations.

Our Leadership: Fr. Isaac, Dss Candy; Sr. Warden Greg Her-

man; Jr. Warden Terri Sebree, Vestry Members Katie Ernst, Do-

rathea Fortener, Stanley Rodrigues, Tim Taylor, and Rich Zeper-

nick

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Fr. Ian MacGregor & Fr. Dominic Tar-

anto - All Saints, Raleigh, North Carolina

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Serving this week (February 11)

Lector — Pat Prenger Chalice Bearers — Greg Herman/Pat Prenger Acolytes — Rich Zepernick/Matt Ernst Gifts — Herman SS Nursery — Karen Burns Nursery — Maria/Karla Herman Sound/Slides — William Lambert/Joe Herman Prayer Team — Duane Veley/Rosanne Brown Tellers — Karen Burns/TBA Serving Ash Wednesday (February 14—No Communion) Lector — Matt Evanhoe Acolytes — Susan Current/Katie Ernst Nursery — TBA Sound/Slides — Greg/Joe Herman Prayer Team — Rich Zepernick/Candy Jacques Tellers — Martha Berger/TBA Serving next week (February 18) Lector – Dorathea Fortener Chalice Bearers – Paul Burns/Martha Berger Acolytes – Maria Herman/Priscilla Chavez Gifts – Ernst SS Nursery – Darlene Prenger Nursery – Emma Sum/Emma Veley Sound/Slides – William Lambert/Joe Herman Prayer Team – Terri Sebree/Duane Veley Tellers – Paul Burns/TBA

OUR PRAYERS

Prayer for the Sick

O Lord, who feels the pain of the world, and looks upon all

sick and suffering persons with pity and mercy, enfolding

them with thy love; grant that in the midst of pain or suffer-

ing they may find thy presence; to doctors and nurses grant

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The Bishop or Priest stands and says

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has

promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and

with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and de-

liver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all good-

ness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.

The Peace

Celebrant. The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

People. And with your spirit.

Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name

of the Lord.

Celebrant. Let us remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ

and how he said, it is more blessed to give than to receive.

The Offertory

The Presentation Hymn The Doxology (Old One Hundredth)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise Him, all creatures here below.

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Celebrant may pray the following prayer

YOURS, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory,

and the victory, and the majesty: for everything in heaven and

on earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are

exalted as Head above all.

Praying together

All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own have we given

you. Amen. (1 Chronicles 29:11, 14)

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Then the Celebrant will say,

OUR fellow Christians of other branches of Christ’s Church, who have

been Baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the

Holy Spirit, are affectionately invited to the Lord’s Table

The Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) The People remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says

Celebrant. The Lord be with you.

People. And with your spirit.

Celebrant. Lift up your hearts.

People. We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People. It is just and right so to do.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give

thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us;

who, by the working of the Holy Spirit, was made truly man, taking on

the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; and yet without the stain of

sin, to make us clean from sin.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Arch-

angels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this

hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Faint not nor fear; his arms are near. He changeth not, and thou art dear; Only believe, and thou shalt see That Christ is all in all to thee. PD

The Dismissal

Celebrant. Let us go forth rejoicing in Jesus, the Light

of the World. Alleluia, Alleluia!

People. Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Readings for Next Week’s Service: Our readings for Sunday, 4

February, will be 1st Lesson — Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; 2nd Les-

son — Hebrews 2:14-18; Gospel — St. Luke 2:22-40

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The Post Communion Prayer

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People praying together

HEAVENLY Father, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food

of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus

Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living

members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal king-

dom. And now, Father, send us out into the world to do the work

you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses

of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor

and glory, now and forever. Amen.

Prayer for Those in Need of Healing of Any Kind

The Blessing (Please stand)

THE peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts

and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus

Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the

Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you al-

ways. Amen.

The Recessional Fight the Good Fight

Fight the good fight with all thy might; Christ is thy strength and Christ thy right. Lay hold on life, and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. Run the straight race through God’s good grace; Lift up thine eyes and seek his face. Life with its way before us lies; Christ is the path and Christ the prize. Cast care aside; lean on thy Guide. His boundless mercy will provide; Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life and Christ its love.

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The Sanctus

Celebrant. Let us pray

Prayer of Consecration

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, in your tender mercy, you gave

your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our

redemption. He offered himself and made, once for all time, a per-

fect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. He insti-

tuted this remembrance of his passion and death, which he

commanded us to continue until he comes again. So now, Father,

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we ask you to bless and sanctify, with your Word and Holy

Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine that we may partake of his most

blessed Body and Blood.

ON the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took

bread; and when he had given thanks, 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.”

AFTER supper, Jesus 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

forgiveness of sins: Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance

of me.” THEREFORE we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People praying together

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

LORD and heavenly Father, with these holy gifts we celebrate the

memorial instituted by your beloved Son, remembering his passion

and death, his resurrection and ascension, and his promise to come

again. Grant that by his merits and death, and through faith in his

Blood, we and your whole Church may receive forgiveness of our

sins and all other benefits of his passion, making us one body with

him that he may dwell in us, and we in him.

And here we offer to you, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies,

to be a living sacrifice, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 forever. Amen.

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Shout to the North Men of faith rise up and sing Of the great and glorious King You are strong when you feel weak In your brokenness complete (Chorus) Shout to the north and the south Sing to the east and the west Jesus is Savior to all Lord of heaven and earth Rise up women of the truth Stand and sing to broken hearts Who can know the healing pow'r Of our awesome King of love (Chorus) We will (chorus) We've been through fire We've been through rain We've been refined By the pow'r of His name We've fallen deeper In love with You You've burned The truth on our lips (Chorus 2X) Rise up church with broken wings Fill this place with songs again Of our God who reigns on high By His grace again we'll fly (Chorus) We will (Chorus) Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Words and Music by Martin Smith © 1995 Curious? Music UK CCLI License # 11030776

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You are peace, You are peace

When my fear is crippling.

You are true, You are true

Even in my wandering.

You are joy, You are joy

You're the reason that I sing.

You are life, You are life

In You death has lost its sting.

Chorus

(Oh) I'm running to Your arms.

I'm running to Your arms.

The riches of Your love will always be enough.

Nothing compares to Your embrace.

Light of the world, forever reign.

You are more, You are more

Than my words will ever say.

You are Lord, You are Lord

All creation will proclaim.

You are here, You are here

In Your presence I'm made whole.

You are God ,You are God

Of all else I'm letting go.

Bridge

My heart will sing no other Name

Jesus Jesus

(REPEAT 4X) Words and Music by Jason Ingram | Reuben Morgan © 1994 Hillsong Music Publishing | So Essential Tunes | Spirit Nashville Three CCLI License # 11030776

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The Lord’s Prayer The Celebrant then says

AND now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,

The Fraction (Breaking of the Bread)

Celebrant. Alleluia! Christ our Passover has

been sacrificed once for all upon

the cross.

People. Therefore let us keep the feast.

Alleluia!

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The Prayer of Humble Access

Celebrant and People praying together

WE do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trust-

ing in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mer-

cies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under

your table. But you are the same Lord, who always delights in

showing mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the

flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink his blood, that our

sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls

washed through his most precious blood, and that we may ever-

more dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

The Angus Dei (O Lamb of God)

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The Ministration of Communion

Celebrant. The gifts of God for the People of God. [Take them in

remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your

hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.]

HOLY COMMUNION- All baptized Christians are invited to take communion.

If you or a child with you does not wish to take communion, but does wish

to receive a blessing, please come forward, and cross your arms, hands

touching the shoulders.

Communion Music

Change My Heart O God

Change my heart, O God

Make it ever true

Change my heart, O God

May I be like You

You are the potter

I am the clay

Mold me and make me

This is what I pray

“Change My Heart, O God”;Words and Music by Eddie Espinosa © 1982 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing;CCLI License # 11030776

Forever Reign

You are good,You are good

When there's nothing good in me.

You are love, You are love

On display for all to see.

You are light, You are light

When the darkness closes in.

You are hope, You are hope

You have covered all my sin.