24 January 2021

The Third Sunday of Epiphany

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Welcome to Christchurch, as we worship during this unique season in our life together!

Please keep proper physical distance. Everyone 5 years and older is required to wear a mask that covers both the nose and mouth throughout the entire service. If you are unable

to wear a mask that covers both your nose and mouth for any reason, we invite you to join our service via livestream at home or in our parking lot by visiting www.christchurchanglican.net.

Children are invited to follow the Crucifer to our Children’s Worship services. Children from 5 years old to 2nd grade will turn left at the altar and children from 3rd to 5th grade will turn right at the altar. All children will return at the Peace to join their families for Holy Eucharist.

Children under 5 are invited to join children’s church in the Chi Rho House with a parent, be taken to our nursery near

Canterbury Hall, remain with their family in service, or any combination thereof.

Communion will be available today in three forms – Spiritual Communion, physical Communion during the 9:30a.m. service, and Communion at the rail from 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.

If you are visiting with us, welcome to Christchurch – you bless us with your presence!

A Service of Word and Sacrament

Welcome and Parish Announcements Prelude

……………………. The Entrance Rite ……………………….

Processional Hymn 390 Please stand Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

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The Opening Acclamation (BCP 145) Please remain standing Celebrant I will make you as a light for the nations, People That my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. The Collect for Purity (BCP 106) Celebrant and people 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. Song of Praise Haas Refrain

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The Collect for the Third Sunday of Epiphany (BCP 602) Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

…………... The Liturgy of the Word ……………

The New Testament Please be seated 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. 18 Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? Let him not seek circumcision. 19 For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God. 20 Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. 21 Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.) 22 For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the

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Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a bondservant of Christ. 23 You were bought with a price; do not become bondservants of men. 24 So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The Gospel Please stand Mark 1:14-20 Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” 16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him. Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Homily Please be seated The Very Reverend Andrew M. Rowell The Nicene Creed Please stand (BCP 109) 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-begotten 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, 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 ascended 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 proceeds 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 acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Prayers of the People (BCP 110) Please kneel or be seated

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The Confession of Sin (BCP 112) Celebrant and People Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker and judge of us all: We acknowledge and lament our many sins and offenses, which we have committed by thought, word, and deed against your divine majesty, provoking most justly your righteous anger against us. We are deeply sorry for these our transgressions; the burden of them is more than we can bear. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may evermore serve and please you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Absolution The Comfortable Words (BCP 113) The Celebrant may the say one or more of the following sentences, first saying Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2 The Peace Please stand Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with your spirit. Please maintain proper physical distancing as you greet one another in the name of the Lord, perhaps by means of kind waves or joyful peace signs! Welcome and Parish Announcements Please be seated

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…………… The Holy Communion ……………

At the Setting of the Table How Bright Appears the Morning Star

The Great Thanksgiving - Anglican Standard Text (BCP 115) The people stand. Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them up to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who took on our mortal flesh to reveal his glory; that he might bring us out of darkness and into his own glorious light. 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: Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

How bright appears the Morning Star, with mercy beaming from afar;

the host of heaven rejoices; O righteous Branch, O Jesse's Rod! Thou Son of Man and Son of God!

We, too, will lift our voices: Jesus, Jesus!

Holy, holy, yet most lowly, draw thou near us;

great Emmanuel, come and hear us.

Though circled by the hosts on high, he deigned to cast a pitying eye

upon his helpless creature; the whole creation's Head and Lord,

by highest seraphim adored, assumed our very nature;

Jesus, grant us, through thy merit, to inherit

thy salvation; hear, O hear our supplication.

Rejoice, ye heavens; thou earth, reply; with praise, ye sinners, fill the sky,

for this his Incarnation. Incarnate God, put forth thy power, ride on, ride on, great Conqueror,

till all know thy salvation. Amen, amen!

Alleluia, alleluia! Praise be given

evermore, by earth and heaven.

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Please kneel or be seated All praise and glory is yours, O God our heavenly Father, for in your tender mercy, you gave your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption. He made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and he instituted, and in his Holy Gospel commanded us to continue, a perpetual memory of his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again. So now, O merciful Father, in your great goodness, we ask you to bless and sanctify, with your Word and Holy Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine, that we, receiving them according to your Son our Savior Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood. For 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.” Likewise, 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: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. And here we offer and present to you, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice. We humbly pray that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, be filled with your grace and heavenly benediction, and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him. 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 Lord’s Prayer The Celebrant then says And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray: 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 (BCP 118) Celebrant Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Invitation to Communion Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Please be seated

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Instruction for Receiving Communion All baptized Christians, regardless of denomination, are welcome to receive the real and living presence of Christ in this Holy Communion in one of three ways. 1. Spiritual Communion. If you cannot or prefer not to receive Physical Communion, you are invited to make what

the Early Church called “Spiritual Communion,” also described as a participation in the “Sacrament of Desire.” You can be assured, as you pray this prayer, aloud or in your heart, that you have made your communion:

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to possess you within my soul. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, together with all your faithful people gathered around the altar of Christchurch and every altar of your Church, and I embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

2. Physical Communion now.

If you would like to receive physical communion during this morning’s service, please come forward, lower your mask as you come near the priest, and raise your mask as you return to your pew or chair.

If you are in or around your car, please come to the central side walk or to the tent. You may ask for multiple pieces of the Bread with which to communicate those in your car, giving it to them with the words, “The Body of Christ, the Bread of Heaven.” These multiple pieces will not be intincted.

Please maintain proper physical distance from other households. You may also indicate that you would prefer a blessing in lieu of Communion by crossing your arms over your

chest. 3. Physical Communion later this morning at the Rail.

You may come to the Church between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Signs will direct you to enter through the Gospel transept door (the side door closest to the church office

building). Please maintain proper social distancing if you find yourself waiting in a line at this door. When the family in front of you has left the rail, come into the church, sanitizing your hands as you do. Come to

the center of the rail, remove any mask you may be wearing, and receive while standing. You will then depart through the Epistle doors and out through the columbarium, again sanitizing your hands as you depart.

Communion Music How Deep The Father's Love For Us

How deep the Father's love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory Behold the Man upon a cross My sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything No gifts no power no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom

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Communion Music Oceans

You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand

Chorus And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters Your sovereign hand will be my guide Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You've never failed and You won't start now

Bridge Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Saviour

Chorus 2 I will call upon Your name Keep my eyes above the waves My soul will rest in Your embrace I am Yours and You are mine

Communion Music We Will Feast in the House of Zion

Chorus We will feast in the house of Zion We will sing with our hearts restored He has done great things we will say together We will feast and weep no more

We will not be burned by the fire He is the Lord our God We are not consumed by the flood Upheld protected gathered up

In the dark of night before the dawn My soul be not afraid For the promised morning oh how long Oh God of Jacob be my strength

Every vow we’ve broken and betrayed You are the faithful one And from the garden to the grave Bind us together bring shalom

Communion Music What a Beautiful Name You were the Word at the beginning One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ

Chorus 1 What a beautiful Name it is What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a beautiful Name it is Nothing compares to this What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus

You didn't want heaven without us So Jesus You brought heaven down My sin was great Your love was greater What could separate us now

Chorus 2 What a wonderful Name it is What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a wonderful Name it is Nothing compares to this What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus Bridge Death could not hold You The veil tore before You You silence the boast of sin and grave The heavens are roaring The praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again

Bridge You have no rival You have no equal Now and forever God You reign Yours is the kingdom Yours is the glory Yours is the Name above all names

Chorus 3 What a powerful Name it is What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a powerful Name it is Nothing can stand against What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus

What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus

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Post Communion Prayer (BCP 121) Please kneel or remain seated Celebrant and People Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us, through this Sacrament, of your favor and goodness towards us: that we are true members of the mystical body of your Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of your everlasting kingdom. And we humbly ask you, heavenly Father, to assist us with your grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all the good works that you have prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Blessing Recessional Hymn 448 Please stand O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High

Dismissal

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The Altar Flowers are given to the Honor and Glory of God and in Thanksgiving for

Elizabeth "Bess" Blackmon on her birthday

Serving in the Liturgy

The Very Reverend Andrew M. Rowell The Reverend Alan L. Reid Thomas Bowers Rick Oates Leigh Parker and Kris Yancy Barbara Anne Bowling, Bethany Gamma, Tricia Seay, and Jackie Waller Price McLemore, John Davis, Bill Palmer, David Rees, and Bo Daniels

Celebrant Assisting

Music Director and Organist Verger

Lectors and Chalice Bearers Altar Guild

Ushers

(All Hymns) CCCI # 2635367

Holy Eucharist: 9:30 a.m. Sunday (Socially distanced in the Church, Canterbury Hall, and under the Tent,

as well as Live-streamed in your home or in our parking lot) Communion at the Rail: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday

The Very Rev. Andrew M. Rowell - Rector The Rev. Morgan W.T. Clark - Associate Rector

The Rev. Alan L. Reid - Pastoral Associate

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