Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Holy Eucharist, Baptism and Confirmation
Prelude
Procession: “Hail to the Lord’s anointed”Hymnal 616
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Opening Sentences and Prayer BCP 299
Collect for the Day Insert
The First Lesson Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Insert
Psalm 19 Insert
The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Insert
Sequence “God is love, and where true love is”Hymnal 577
The Gospel Luke 4:14-21 Insert
Sermon
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates BCP 301
The Baptismal Covenant BCP 304
Prayers for the CandidatesBCP 305
Thanksgiving Over the WaterBCP 306
The BaptismBCP 307
The Congregation may be seated.
Confirmation and ReceptionBCP 309
The Peace
We happily welcome into the body of Christ at Grace Church Kallie Shea Callan, daughter of Jason and Donna Callan and sister of Holly and Hunter.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Anthem Today’s offering goes to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund
The Presentation “The Doxology” (vs. 3)Hymnal 380
The Great Thanksgiving BCP 369
Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal S124
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364
Fraction Anthem Hymnal S154
THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE
All are welcome at the Lord’s table.
“My God, thy table now is spread”Hymnal 321
“Where charity and love prevail”Hymnal 581
“O Christ, the Word Incarnate” Hymnal 632
Post Communion Prayer (in unison) BCP 365
Procession: “O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling” Hymnal 539
Dismissal
Postlude
NEXT WEEK’S LESSONS:
Jeremiah 1:4-10 * Psalm 76:1-6
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 * Luke 4:21-30
The flowers on the altar are given to glorify God and in honor of
those who are being confirmed today by Ron and Marilyn Burson.
Lay Ministers Today
Eucharist Ministers: Sandy Joiner
Lark Howell
Lectors: Betty Yarbrough
Janet Prosser
Intercessors: Jeannie Stanko
Ushers: Scott Roberts
Billy Davis
Greeters: Carol Sok
Acolytes: Pitts Angell, Lily Wiedmer,
Trevor Crow, Emma Wiemder
Altar Guild:Augusta Andrews, Lisa Davis
We welcome Bishop John McKee Sloan to Grace Church today. Immediately following the 10:30 service there will be a reception in Tyler Hall to honor him, the newly Baptized. our Confirmands and those received: Ricky Baswell, Kallie Callan, Hunter Davenport, Gareth Fink, Marella Hudson, StephanieLorini, Morgan Patrenos, Sierra Pittman, Thomas Taylor and Julia Wiedmer.
≈ LOOKING AHEAD ≈
The last Sunday of each month is designated Peanut Butter Sunday. Please place donations in the clear bin at the back of the church or in Tyler Hall. All donations will be distributed on Beans & Rice Saturday. Many thanks from the Outreach Committee.
Vestry Meets on Tuesday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Brass Polishers - Monday, January 25 at 9:00 a.m. Meet in the sacristy.
Contact Information for The Rev. Dr. Lee Shafer (256)452-9941 email:
The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Santosh K. Marray, Assisting Bishop
The Rev. Dr. Lee F. Shafer, Priest
The Rev. Dr. David Whetstone, Deacon
Pam Fite, Senior WardenChristina Dorn, Dir. Christian Formation & Comm.
Alan Green, Junior WardenGlenda Barker, Parish Secretary
Steve Simmons, Music DirectorAntonio Woodard, Sexton
Gena Vinyard, Organist
SUNDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY
Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00a.m.Holy Eucharist & Unction 11:30 a.m.Holy Eucharist 5:30 p.m.
Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:30 a.m. Supper 6:15 p.m.
Christian Formation 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Adult Choir & Programs
Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30a.m.. Stitch & Stitches 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (see calendar)
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
January 24, 2016
Rite II 10:30 A.M.
1000 Leighton Avenue at Tenth Street
Anniston, Alabama
Phone: 256-236-4457