The Last Sunday After the Epiphany February 14, 2021 – 9:30 Am

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The Last Sunday After the Epiphany February 14, 2021 – 9:30 am

Welcome to The Light of Christ Anglican Church (TLC). At TLC, we engage with what it means that God’s Kingdom is not only a future promise but also a present reality within our world even now, ushered in by Christ.

This reality shapes our worship and life together. It speaks into the way we embrace community in our multi-ethnic and multi-generational context as one big family.

Worship is the core that brings all aspects of our identity together. In worship we celebrate the King who loves us and has redeemed us, and who invites us to join in His Redemptive story within the world. A Note to Our Guests

If you are visiting TLC for the first time, it is our hope that you would feel very welcome. Here are a few thoughts on how to make that happen. ▪ Everything you need to follow the service is in this bulletin. ▪ Are you new to liturgy? Please do not be bothered. We are not about perfection. We are ordinary people gathered to worship. ▪ If you are comfortable doing so, we encourage you to let an usher know it’s your first time. They can help make your experience smoother. For example, you may find it helpful if you sat next to a member who knows their way around here and can answer quick questions for you.

Regular Events

Sundays 9:30 am, Worship Service on Zoom & at TLC

Mondays 9:30 am, & 6:00 pm Women’s Group on Zoom

Tuesdays 7 am, Morning prayer on Zoom 5 pm Teen Bible Journaling on Zoom 7 pm, Vestry Meeting (2nd Tuesdays) on Zoom 7 pm, Men’s Bible Study on Zoom

Wednesdays 6:30 pm, Youth Group

Thursdays 7 am, Morning Prayer on Zoom 5 pm Women’s Bible Journaling on Zoom

Saturdays 9 am, men’s Bible Study (2nd and 4th Saturdays) on Zoom

The Gathering

Processional Hymn (Please stand) The King Of Love My Shepherd Is

Verse 1 The king of love my shepherd is Whose goodness fails me never I nothing lack if I am his And he is mine for ever

Verse 2 Where streams of living water flow A ransomed soul he leads me And where the verdant pastures grow With food celestial feedeth

Verse 3 Perverse and foolish I have strayed But in his love he sought me And on his shoulder gently laid And home rejoicing brought me

Verse 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With you dear Lord beside me Your rod and staff my comfort still Your cross before to guide me

Celebrant: Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Let us pray 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 Great Things

Verse 1 Come let us worship our King Come let us bow at His feet He has done great things See what our Savior has done See how His love overcomes He has done great things He has done great things

Chorus O Hero of Heaven You conquered the grave You free every captive and break every chain O God You have done great things We dance in Your freedom awake and alive O Jesus our Savior Your name lifted high O God You have done great things

Verse 2 You’ve been faithful through every storm You’ll be faithful forevermore You have done great things And I know You will do it again For Your promise is yes and amen You will do great things God You do great things

Bridge Hallelujah God above it all Hallelujah God unshakable Hallelujah You have done great things (REPEAT)

You’ve done great things

The Gloria

Glory to God in the highest And peace to his people on earth Lord God, heavenly King Almighty God and Father We worship you, we give you thanks We praise you for your Glory Glory to God!

Lord Jesus Christ, only son of the Father Lord God, Lamb of God You take away the sin of the world Have mercy on us You are seated at the right hand of the Father Receive our prayer, receive our prayer

For you alone are the holy one You alone are the Lord You alone are the most high Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit In the glory of God the Father In the glory of God the Father Amen, amen.

The Collect

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray.

O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Word

First Reading 2 Kings 2:1-12

1Now when the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. 3 And the sons of the prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the LORD will take away your master from over you?” And he said, “Yes, I know it; keep quiet.” 4 Elijah said to him, “Elisha, please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. 5 The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the LORD will take away your master from over you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know it; keep quiet.” 6 Then Elijah said to him, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. 7 Fifty men of the sons of the prophets also went and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. 8 Then Elijah took his cloak and rolled it up and struck the water, and the water was parted to the one side and to the other, till the two of them could go over on dry ground. 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said, “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.” 10 And he said, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so.” 11 And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 And Elisha saw it and he cried, “My father, my father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” And he saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

A Psalm Psalm 50:1-6

1 The LORD, the God of gods, has spoken; * he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.

2 Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, * God reveals himself in glory.

3 Our God will come and will not keep silence; * before him there is a consuming flame, and round about him a raging storm.

4 He calls the heavens and the earth from above * to witness the judgment of his people.

5 "Gather before me my loyal followers, * those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with sacrifice."

6 Let the heavens declare the rightness of his cause; * for God himself is judge.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

The Gospel Anthem (Please stand singing) Wonderful Words of Life

Verse 1 Chorus Sing them over again to me Beautiful words wonderful words Wonderful words of life Wonderful words of life Let me more of their beauty see Beautiful words wonderful words Wonderful words of life Wonderful words of life Words of life and beauty Teach me faith and duty

Gospel Reading Mark 9:2-9

Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. 4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7 And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” 8 And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only. 9 And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Children’s Fellowship The children proceed to their fellowship following the banner. As they arrive at the sanctuary door: Song of Blessing

May God give you eyes to see All that is good, all that is good The courage for anything May you be strong, may you be strong May God give you ears to hear His loving voice, his loving voice Speaking all around you All around and deep inside

Leader: Children of God People: The Lord be with you as you worship. Children: And also with you.

Sermon Rev. Peggy Murray

The Response

The Nicene Creed (Please stand)

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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.

Prayers of the People (Please stand as you are able)

Leader: With faith, let us pray to our Lord, who forever lives to make intercession for us.

Leader: Lord of the Church, empower all followers of Christ by your Spirit, and prosper the work of your Church in every land. People: Give us grace to proclaim the gospel in word and deed.

Leader: Shepherd and Governor of our souls, guide and enable all who lead and serve this community, and those to whom we look for governance in our land. People: Grant that we may seek the peace and welfare of this place. Leader: Saviour of the world, be present in all places of suffering, violence and pain, and bring hope even in the darkest night. People: Inspire us to continue your work of reconciliation today.

Leader: Great Physician, stretch out your hand to bring comfort, wholeness and peace to all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. People: Fill us with compassion, that we may be channels of your healing love.

Leader: Let us raise our requests and thanksgivings to God in prayer.

Deacon: O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confession of Sin

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence

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.

Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

Announcements

Offertory Graves Into Gardens

Verse 1 I searched the world but it couldn't fill me Man's empty praise and treasures that fade Are never enough Then You came along and put me back together And every desire is now satisfied here in Your love

Chorus Oh there's nothing better than You There's nothing better than You Lord there's nothing Nothing is better than You

Verse 2 I'm not afraid to show You my weakness My failures and flaws Lord You've seen them all And You still call me friend 'Cause the God of the mountain Is the God of the valley And there's not a place Your mercy and grace won't find me again

Bridge You turn mourning to dancing You give beauty for ashes You turn shame into glory You're the only one who can

Bridge You turn graves into gardens You turn bones into armies You turn seas into highways You're the only one who can

Doxology (Please stand)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye heav'nly hosts Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. The Eucharist

Is the Father with us? He is. Is Christ among us? He is. Is the Spirit here? He is.

This is our God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are his people. We are redeemed.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right and our delight to give you thanks and praise, great Father, living God, supreme over the world, Creator, Provider, Savior and Giver.

From a wandering nomad you created your family; for a burdened people you raised up a leader; for a confused nation you chose a king; for a rebellious crowd you sent your prophets. In these last days you have sent us your Son, your perfect image, bringing your kingdom, revealing your will, dying, rising, reigning, and remaking your people for yourself. Through him you have poured out your Holy Spirit, filling us with light and life.

Therefore with angels, archangels, faithful ancestors, and all in heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, forever praising you and singing:

Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Highest praises, honour and glory Be unto your Name Be unto your Name

Almighty God, owner of all things, We thank you for giving up your only Son to die on the cross for us who owe you everything. Pour your refreshing on us as we remember him in the way he commanded, through these gifts of your creation. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son.

On the same night that he was betrayed he took bread and gave you 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.” Amen. His body was broken for us.

In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave thanks; he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” Amen. His blood was shed for us.

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

We are brothers and sisters through his blood. We have died together, we will rise together, we will live together.

Therefore, heavenly Father, hear us as we celebrate this covenant with joy, and await the coming of our brother, Jesus Christ. He died in our place, making a full atonement for the sins of the whole world, the perfect sacrifice, once and for all.

You accepted his offering by raising him from death, and granting him great honor at your right hand on high. Amen. Jesus is Lord.

This is the feast of victory. The lamb who was slain has begun his reign.

As our Savior, Jesus, taught us, so we 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.

Every time we eat this bread and drink this cup, We proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. Christ is alive forever. We are because he is. We are one body. We share one bread. Draw near with faith. Christ is the host and we are his guests.

(We have gluten-wheat-yeast-dairy-egg-soy-nut-and-corn free communion wafers available for anyone who needs it. Please let the Clergy serving communion know if you would prefer these to the regular wheat wafers.)

(All baptized Christians are welcome to take communion. The ushers will direct the people down the center aisle. After receiving bread, please take a cup from the tray, then dispose of your cup in the basket. Healing Prayer Ministers at TLC are available during communion, look for the prayer ministers in the alcove in the church.)

Communion Hymns I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)

Verse 1 Completely and forever won Out of the depths I cry to You By Christ emerging from the In darkest places I will call grave Incline Your ear to me anew And hear my cry for mercy Lord Verse 4 His steadfast love has made a Verse 2 way Were You to count my sinful ways And God Himself has paid the How could I come before Your price throne That all who trust in Him today Yet full forgiveness meets my Find healing in His sacrifice gaze I stand redeemed by grace alone Chorus 2 I will wait for You I will wait for Chorus 1 You I will wait for You I will wait for Through the storm and through You the night On Your word I will rely I will wait for You surely wait for I will wait for You surely wait for You You For Your love is my delight Till my soul is satisfied CCLI Song # 7118914 Jordan Kauflin | Verse 3 Keith Getty | Matthew Merker | Stuart So put Your hope in God alone Townend © 2018 Getty Music Publishing Take courage in His power to (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) save

Praise the Name (Anástasis)

Verse 1 I cast my mind to Calvary Where Jesus bled and died for me I see His wounds His hands His feet My Saviour on that cursed tree

Verse 2 His body bound and drenched in tears They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb The entrance sealed by heavy stone Messiah still and all alone

Chorus O praise the Name of the Lord our God O praise His Name forevermore For endless days we will sing Your praise Oh Lord oh Lord our God

Verse 3 Then on the third at break of dawn The Son of heaven rose again O trampled death where is your sting The angels roar for Christ the King

Verse 4 He shall return in robes of white The blazing sun shall pierce the night And I will rise among the saints My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face

Post Communion Prayer (Please stand)

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Almighty God, eternal Father, we have sat at your feet, learned from your word, and eaten from your table. We give you thanks and praise for accepting us into your family. Send us out with your blessing, to live and to witness for you in the power of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead. Amen.

The Sending

Celebrant: All our problems People: We send to the cross of Christ. All our difficulties We send to the cross of Christ. All the devil’s works We send to the cross of Christ. All our hopes We set on the risen Christ.

Christ the Son of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path: and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Recessional Hymn Everlasting God

Verse Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord

Pre-Chorus Our God You reign forever Our Hope our strong Deliv'rer

Chorus You are the everlasting God The everlasting God You do not faint You won't grow weary You're the defender of the weak You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles

Dismissal

Deacon: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People: Thanks be to God.

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Pastoral Staff Tum Laojun, Youth Asst. & Bldg Donald Nwankwo, Rector – Cleaning [email protected] Jim Nylund, Priest – Vestry [email protected] Bishop Ken Ross Peggy Murray, Executive Pastor – Donald Nwankwo (Rector) [email protected] Pam Munter (Sr. Warden) Toe Ma, Priest Kathy MacLeod (Secretary) [email protected] Michael Padbury (Treasurer) Dave Bailey Worship Pastor Jacob Blessing Dave and Amarah Bailey, Lorraine Bosworth Youth Pastors Kay Buturla Steve DeThomas, Building Maint. Ron Slovikoski Karen Fancher, Nursery Steven Soe Nathan Heimer, Pastor of Family Bobbi Wegener & Community Outreach Jeanie Hutton, Operations Admin.

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The Light of Christ Anglican Church 4000 W. Yale Ave., Denver, CO 80219 Office: 303-986-5244 Fax: 303-984-7170 TLC website: www.tlcdenver.org