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