THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD 8 Burnt-offering and sin-offering you have not required, * afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Unless otherwise noted, the service is found in the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). and so I said, "Behold, I come. Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his brother Simon and said 9 In the roll of the book it is written concerning me: * to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). He Processional Hymn 7 “Christ, whose glory fills the skies” 'I love to do your will, O my God; brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity BCP 355 your law is deep in my heart."' of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter). Gloria S-280 Powell 10 I proclaimed righteousness in the great congregation; * Collect of the Day BCP 215 behold, I did not restrain my lips; The Sermon The Rev. Deacon Katherine Mitchell Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of and that, O LORD, you know. The Nicene Creed BCP 358 the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and 11 Your righteousness have I not hidden in my heart; Prayers of the People: Form III BCP 387 Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be I have spoken of your faithfulness and your deliverance; * The Peace known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus I have not concealed your love and faithfulness from the great Commissioning of the 2017 Vestry (see insert) Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one congregation. (Prayer request cards may be filled out and dropped in the collection plate.) God, now and for ever. Amen. 12 You are the LORD; do not withhold your compassion from me; * THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION The Lessons (seated) Isaiah 49:1-7 let your love and your faithfulness keep me safe for ever, The Offertory Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far Presentation Hymn 711 vs. 1 “Seek Ye First” away! The LORD called me before I was born, while I was in my mother's 1st Corinthians 1:1-9 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367 womb he named me. He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sanctus and Benedictus S-129 Powell shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 he hid me away. And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all The Breaking of the Bread I will be glorified.” But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent my those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both Fraction Anthem S-154 Hurd strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the LORD, and their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Communion of the People my reward with my God.” And now the LORD says, who formed me in Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the In the Episcopal Church all baptized Christians are welcome to the the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you table to receive communion. To receive the bread, please hold out your might be gathered to him, for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind-- just open palms. To receive the wine, you may drink directly from the cup, or my God has become my strength--he says, “It is too light a thing that you as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you-- so that you you may slightly dip the wafer in the wine. If you prefer to not receive should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our communion, you are welcome at the altar to receive a blessing from the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may priest. For a blessing, while at the altar rail, cross your arms across your salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” Thus says the LORD, the be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him chest as a sign of this preference. Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. the nations, the slave of rulers, “Kings shall see and stand up, princes, and The Prayer of Thanksgiving & Blessing BCP 365 they shall prostrate themselves, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Gradual Hymn 324 “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” Processional Hymn 533 “How wondrous and great thy works” Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” (Children join the Procession to Children’s Chapel.) Dismissal, with Alleluias

Psalm 40:1-12 (sung) The Gospel (standing) John 1:29-42 A hearty thank you goes to Mac Skillen for playing his trumpet this morning. 1 I waited patiently upon the LORD; * John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Mac will be playing at the 10:15 service on a regular basis beginning today. he stooped to me and heard my cry. Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I What a treat! Thank you, Mac! 2 He lifted me out of the desolate pit, out of the mire and clay; * said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was he set my feet upon a high cliff and made my footing sure. before me.’ I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water The loose and undesignated offering goes to Episcopal Relief & Development.

3 He put a new song in my mouth, for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I a song of praise to our God; * ALTAR FLOWERS saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of many shall see, and stand in awe, him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with family and friends by Beth Sloan. and put their trust in the LORD. water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is 4 Happy are they who trust in the LORD! * the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I myself have seen and HAPPY BIRTHDAY they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods. have testified that this is the Son of God.” The next day John again was January 16: Ted Hodges, Jim Skillen 5 Great things are they that you have done, O LORD my God! standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he January 17: Amy Brewer, Mary Emma Holscher, Bill McLaughlin how great your wonders and your plans for us! * exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him January 18: Stuart Dudley, Jr. there is none who can be compared with you. say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them January 20: Miller Spruill, Carah Williford 6 Oh, that I could make them known and tell them! * following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, January 21: Mickie Johnston, Mary Todd Warren but they are more than I can count. “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He

7 In sacrifice and offering you take no pleasure * said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying,

(you have given me ears to hear you); and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the UPCOMING EVENTS ECW Meeting on February 1, 2017 at 9:30a.m. in the Music Room Monday, January 16 In February we will welcome two speakers who are social workers and are vey Church Office Closed involved with children which continues our current theme of children in the Bible Tuesday, January 17 and Community. Lisa Gibbs Lee will talk to us about Foster Care and Laurel Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church Cursillo Reunion Group at 1:00 p.m. in the Woolard Meeting Room Miller will follow with Child Protective Services. Both ladies are experts in their Wednesday, January 18 chosen fields; so, let’s have a good attendance and give them a warm St. Peter’s Washington, North Carolina Holy Communion at 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel welcome. Brotherhood of St. Andrew at 7:30 a.m. in Woolard Meeting Room Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel Calling All Eucharist Visitors Parish Family Supper at 6:00 p.m. If you are taking communion to a parishioner and have been trained as Eucharist Sr. Choir at 6:30 p.m. in Music Suite Visitor, then we have just the ticket for you. Deacon Katherine Mitchell will lead an interactive refresher course on Friday, February 10 from 9 AM to noon. Cursillo Reunion Group Serving as a Eucharistic Visitor is a ministry requiring specialized skills in Starting January 17th, The Cursillo Reunion Group will be meeting on the 1st and pastoral care. This brief course will provide you with the necessary tools that 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Woolard Meeting Room. All who will make your visits even more successful and meaningful to you and the have attended Cursillo are welcome! Contact Aynn Hadley (946-7282) for more parishioner. Please sign-up or contact Katherine at 252-623-1411 to let her know information. you will be attending.

Parish Suppers Return! Please Pray for: Tom Causby–friend of Ann Peters, Nancy Chaffee–member, The time of year is right! Things have slowed down a bit after the Courtenay Rianhard Chavez–daughter of Bill & Anna Rianhard, The Durant holidays. The Saints’ Cooks are ready to get in the kitchen. So let’s get together Family-relatives of Sonia Armstrong, Susan Gerard–friend of St. Peter’s, to enjoy food and one another. Megan Goedeck-relative of Betty Jarvis, Ann Hill-member, Carol Keech– The first supper will be served on Wednesday, January 18 in All Saints’ friend of Cindy & William Cochran, Sarah Thompson Kelley–daughter of John Hall at 6:00. On the menu for this meal is oven fried chicken and delicious sides & Leta Thompson, Cyndi Kvalevog–friend of Cindy & William Cochran & aunt with dessert. For the adults there will be a wine tasting at 5:30 before dinner is of Samantha Baldree, Jay Marle-member, Ginni Nickell-member, Stephen served. Come early if you choose. Palmer-son of Mary Dennis, Jimmy Peaks–friend of Crane & Kathleen Couch, Come on out and take advantage of not having to cook on the 18th. If Betty Perez–friend of John & Leta Thompson, Tania Rossi–daughter of Barbara you need a ride, please call Cathy at 946-6905. We don’t want you to miss out. & Reg Smith, Barbara Rumley-friend of Leslie Whitehurst, Jeanne Rutledge Don’t forget to sign up. We need to know how many chickens to pluck! and Family-friends of Pam Hodges, Acra Samuels-daughter of Hodges & See you there. Marsha Hackney, Warren Smith–son of Reg & Barbara Smith, Griffin Thomas Springer-friend of Lois McLaughlin, Betsy Stowell–sister of Aynn Hadley, Youth Confirmation Class Linda Strader–mother of Stacey Lynch, Krista Sutton–friend of Leslie Youth Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, January 29 at 9:00am upstairs Whitehurst, Paul Thompson–friend of St. Peter’s, Paul Wesley Thompson– in the Rena B Harding Room. The class will run for six Sundays. A sign-up brother of Randy Thompson, Sis Thornburgh-member, Harry Walker-brother sheet is posted on the bulletin board near the Church office or call 946-8151 and of Dill Lynch. let Jennifer know if your child will be attending. Please sign up by January 16th. Those Serving in the Liturgy 2017 Pre-Convention Deanery Meeting Organist & Choirmaster: Douglas Cutler

The Pamlico Deanery will hold its annual Pre-Convention Deanery Meeting on Lay Readers: Aynn Hadley, Emma Holscher Sunday, January 22nd at 3:00 p.m. here at St. Peter’s in All Saints’ Hall. Paten Server: Jerry Vick, Chalice Bearer: Keith Hardt

Acolytes: Shelby Harris, Macon Lee, Davis Lee Heart to Heart Women's Conference with Lisa Harper Children’s Chapel: Austin Andrews The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Join us for a weekend of laughter, fun, and incredible teaching with women Altar Guild: Sonia Privette, Nadine Barrett, Cathy Waters, Mavis Anne Burns throughout eastern NC at the 2017 Heart to Heart Women's Conference with Lisa Ushers: Ray Heath, Mark Henley, Bob Thomas, Ed Hodges, Richard Andrews January 15, 2017 Harper and Laura Cooksey on January 27 and 28. Registration information can Vestry Person of the Week: Hodges Hackney 10:15 a.m. be found at: www.hearttoheartconference.org. You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity to fellowship with other women and grow in your faith! Holy Eucharist Save the Date! You're invited to a party. On Sunday, January 29, at 11:30 am, members of St. Saint Peter's is celebrating the love of Christ by reaching out Peter's and invited guests will have the opportunity to express their thanks to The Rev. Deacon Janet Sueiro Rodman for the work she has done serving the and empowering for ministry. Hispanic community at St. Peter's, and before that at San Mateo. To recognize her many years of service, a reception honoring Deacon Janet will be hosted by Welcome to Saint Peter’s. Visitors and newcomers are both the Anglo and Hispanic congregations. Please plan to attend. encouraged to complete a welcome card from the pew rack. Please let us know who you are and allow us to greet you.