THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD 9 In the roll of the book it is written concerning me: * The Peace Unless otherwise noted, the service is found in the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). 'I love to do your will, O my God; (Large print materials and children’s activity bags are available at the back of the your law is deep in my heart."' THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION church. Please ask an Usher for assistance.) 10 I proclaimed righteousness in the great congregation; * The Offertory behold, I did not restrain my lips; Presentation Hymn 711 vs. 1 “Seek Ye First” Processional Hymn 7 “Christ, whose glory fills the skies” and that, O LORD, you know. The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367 Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity BCP 355 11 Your righteousness have I not hidden in my heart; Sanctus and Benedictus S-129 Powell Gloria S-280 Powell I have spoken of your faithfulness and your deliverance; * The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 Collect of the Day BCP 215 I have not concealed your love and faithfulness from the great congregation. The Breaking of the Bread Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the 12 You are the LORD; Fraction Anthem S-154 Hurd world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may do not withhold your compassion from me; * Communion of the People shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and let your love and your faithfulness keep me safe for ever, In the Episcopal Church all baptized Christians are welcome to the table obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and to receive communion. To receive the bread, please hold out your open palms. the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 1st Corinthians 1:1-9 To receive the wine, you may drink directly from the cup, or you may slightly dip Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our the wafer in the wine. If you prefer not to receive communion, you are welcome The Lessons (seated) Isaiah 49:1-7 brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are at the altar to receive a blessing from the priest. For a blessing, while at the Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every altar rail, cross your arms across your chest as a sign of this preference. The LORD called me before I was born, while I was in my mother's womb he place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace The Prayer of Thanksgiving & Blessing BCP 365 named me. He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to Processional Hymn 550 “Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult” hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. And he said my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Dismissal, with Alleluias to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” But I said, “I Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely knowledge of every kind-- just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened The loose and undesignated offering goes to Episcopal Relief & Development. my cause is with the LORD, and my reward with my God.” And now the LORD among you-- so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the says, who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that ALTAR FLOWERS and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honored in the sight of the you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by Today’s altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of LORD, and my God has become my strength--he says, “It is too light a thing that him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Ann Bond & John Lucas, Johnny Lucas, Mary Ann & Joe Archie, and Lisa you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the Vaughn by Bet & Tom Archie. survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may Gradual Hymn 537 “Christ for the world we sing,” And reach to the end of the earth.” Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel and Today’s altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations, the slave of rulers, The Gospel (standing) John 1:29-42 Richard E. Phelan by his family. “Kings shall see and stand up, princes, and they shall prostrate themselves, John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me HAPPY BIRTHDAY you.” comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ I myself did not January 20: Miller Spruill, Carah Williford know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be January 21: Caden Blake, Mickie Johnston, Toddy Warren Psalm 40:1-12 (sung) revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven January 23: Tom Jardone, Joshua Stiles 1 I waited patiently upon the LORD; * like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who January 24: Suzanne Heath he stooped to me and heard my cry. sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit January 25: Sam Grimes 2 He lifted me out of the desolate pit, out of the mire and clay; * descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I myself UPCOMING EVENTS he set my feet upon a high cliff and made my footing sure. have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” The next day John Sunday, January 19 3 He put a new song in my mouth, again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he Sunday Breakfast at 9am in All Saints’ Hall a song of praise to our God; * exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say Cursillo Reunion Group at 11:30am at The Meeting Place many shall see, and stand in awe, this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he Monday, January 20 and put their trust in the LORD. said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which Office closed in observance of MLK Day 4 Happy are they who trust in the LORD! * translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and Dayschool closed they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods. see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that EFM at 6:30pm in the Woolard Meeting Room 5 Great things are they that you have done, O LORD my God! day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John Tuesday, January 21 how great your wonders and your plans for us! * speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his Girl Scouts meet at 6pm in All Saints’ Hall there is none who can be compared with you. brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is Wednesday, January 22 6 Oh, that I could make them known and tell them! * translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, Worship at 7am & 11am in the Chapel but they are more than I can count. “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Senior Choir at 6:30pm in Music Suite 7 In sacrifice and offering you take no pleasure * Peter). Sunday, January 26 (you have given me ears to hear you); No Breakfast 8 Burnt-offering and sin-offering you have not required, * The Sermon The Rev. Jim Reed Fr. Jim’s Retirement Luncheon following the 10am Service and so I said, "Behold, I come. The Nicene Creed BCP 358 Prayers of the People: Form III BCP 387 Confession BCP 360 Retirement Celebration, Sunday, January 26th Online Giving & Monthly Automatic Payments To honor Fr. Jim Reed on his last Sunday at Saint Peter’s before retirement, If you would like your pledge commitment to be paid automatically using your ECW will be hosting a luncheon for Fr. Jim, Marilee and the parish. The credit or debit card, email or call Jennifer Spivey at the church office. (946-8151, luncheon will follow the 10:00AM service on January 26th. Please plan to attend [email protected]) You may also give anytime using the Online Giving Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church and help Fr. Jim celebrate the new adventure in his life. Sign up on the bulletin link on the website. www.saintpetersnc.org. board in Gardner Hall, so we can prepare a plate for you. Deadline to sign up is Washington, North Carolina TODAY. Please Pray for: All of our Military and their families, Billy Anderson-son- in-law of Barbara & Dewey Walker, David Barillaro-friend of Kathie Kriss, Food for Funerals Betsy Beamon–sister of Cindy Cochran, Sue Beck-friend of Jay & Bernice The ECW has always supported our parish family and community at large. One Marle, Brandon Blount-friend of Ed & Pam Hodges, Lynda Blount-friend of of the many ways we show our love and concern for our church family is through Janet Bradbury, Maria Bonitez–friend of Ann Peters, Charlotte Grace the Funeral Foods Ministry. We are always looking for women and men who Buckner-granddaughter of Bruce & JJ Jarvah, Bob Byrum–member, Hazel would be willing to join one of the 4 teams who provide a meal or refreshments Caldwell–cousin of Mary Parker Liles, Patti Campbell–member, Evie Cohen- at the time of losing a loved one. We have fabulous team leaders who can always friend of Mavis Burns, Blake Collie -friend of Susan Dawson & Davis Jones, use more help! If you would like to join this rewarding ministry please contact Riffe Culpepper-son of The Rev. Polk & Cathy Culpepper, Peggy Daniels & me at [email protected] or 943-4464. I look forward to hearing from you! Family–daughter of Leslie Whitehurst, Mike & Pat DeVivo-friends of Kathie Pam Hodges Kriss, Camden Green–friend of Janet Bradbury, Scott Harris–husband of Paige Harris, Banks Liles-friend of Fred Holscher, Jimmy Linson- friend of Leslie Rector Search Committee Whitehurst, Ann Mackey-friend of Cathy & Henry Capogna, Jay Marle- The Vestry will soon move forward to form a search committee for the selection member, Jackie Midyette-friend of Rosalyn Edwards, Helen Nicholson–sister- of a new Rector. The Diocesan Transition Officer will meet with the Vestry to in-law of Katherine Mitchell, Jessica O’Brien–granddaughter of Leslie discuss the search process and train them on how to proceed with the committee Whitehurst, Pat Pate-friend of Ann Peters, Verna Perry-friend of Saint Peter’s, selection. The search committee will be comprised of a cross-section of Ann Peters–member, Charlotte Reynolds-friend of Jean Sterling, Acra parishioners. If you know someone who you feel would be a good candidate for Samuels-daughter of Hodges & Marsha Hackney, Mary Satchell-friend of Ed & the committee, please contact any vestry member or the church office. Pam Hodges, Jackie Smilth-friend of Pam & Ed Hodges, Larry Smithwick- 2020 Vestry: Swanson Graves, Richard Andrews, Mike Behar, Laura Bliley, Ken friend of William & Cindy Cochran, Raymond Spencer–friend of Pam & Ed Hadley, Rachael Miller, Carol Nash, Catherine Pfeiffer, Katherine Tate Hodges, David Steenbergen & Family-nephew of Bill & Betty Cochran, Linda Strader-mother of Stacey Lynch, Austin Tate–friend of St. Peter’s, Bobby Back Pack Buddies Tetterton-brother-in-law of Bonita Arvizu, Gary Tyler-friend of Pam & Ed Thank you to all of you who have given so generously this year to the Back Pack Hodges, Sue Walker-friend of the Marles, Martha Wall-member, Heather Buddies ministry. You were especially generous over the holidays. Our shelves Williams-member, Barbara Winfield-member. are full and we are ready to feed our friends in this New Year! Those Serving in the Liturgy ECW Meeting February 5th at 9:30am in the Music Suite Organist & Choirmaster: Douglas Cutler Four years ago our February speaker was Jeff Jenkins who talked about his book, Lay Readers: Hodges Hackney, Laura Bliley “I Found Him”. We are delighted to tell you that Jeff will be speaking to us again Paten Server: Tom Archie, Chalice Bearer: Bet Archie on February 5th telling us about his second book, “Emanuel God With Us”, in Acolytes: Audrey Miller, Davis Jones which the author/photographer teaches simple life lessons using the lens of a Altar Guild: Nancy Hamblin, Ann Peters, Jane Taylor, camera. Please join us at this meeting and give Jeff a very warm welcome to our Barbara Walker, Phillip Taylor Saint Peter’s ECW. Ushers: Riley Roberson, Ken Hadley, Jerry Vick, Brian Miller Vestry Person of the Week: Ken Hadley Nursery Help Needed The Second Sunday after the Epiphany We are presently in need of members who will help keep the Nursery Sunday Office Information mornings for the 10am service. If you are willing to help out for a few Sundays, Mon-Thurs 8am-12:30pm & 1pm-3pm, Fri 8am-12pm January 19, 2020 please sign up on the list by the Nursery door. Attendants should arrive at (252) 946-8151, www.saintpetersnc.org 10:00 a.m. 9:45am to open the Nursery and stay until the last child is picked up by his/her caregiver. *************************************** Holy Eucharist Meal Train for Open Door Community Center The Reverend Jim Reed, Rector September Meal Train sign-ups are open for ODCC. Please sign up to provide a (252) 946-8151 church, [email protected] Saint Peter's is celebrating the love of Christ by reaching out meal or meals to homeless women and children. The meal train online address is www.mealtrain.com/5yd4ry. If you are interested in this worthy cause, please The Reverend Fred Clarkson, Priest Spanish Congregation and empowering for ministry. contact Ken Hadley at (252) 946-7282 or call the ODCC directly at (252) 833- (252) 636-2885, [email protected] 8514. Welcome to Saint Peter’s. Visitors and newcomers are The Reverend Deacon Katherine N. Mitchell encouraged to complete a welcome card from the pew rack. (617) 721-6614, [email protected] Please let us know who you are and allow us to greet you.