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Morning Prayer:
Second Sunday in Christmas
January 3, 2021
Prelude O little town of Bethlehem arr. Benton Price
Welcome
Opening Hymn Joy to the world! Hymnal 100
Joy to the world! the Lord is come:
let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;
let us our songs employ,
while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 1and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love.
Opening Sentence
Behold, the dwelling of God is with mankind. He will dwell
with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself will
be with them, and be their God.
Confession
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Minister and People
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.
Absolution
May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.
Amen.
The Invitatory and Psalter
Officiant: Lord, open our lips.
People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
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.
Alleluia. To us a child is born:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 2Psalm 84
1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! *
My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of
the LORD;
my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
2 The sparrow has found her a house
and the swallow a nest where she may lay her
young; *
by the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts,
my King and my God.
3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! *
they will always be praising you.
4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *
whose hearts are set on the pilgrims' way.
5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a
place of springs, *
for the early rains have covered it with pools of
water.
6 They will climb from height to height, *
and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.
7 LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; *
hearken, O God of Jacob.
8 Behold our defender, O God; *
and look upon the face of your Anointed.
9 For one day in your courts is better than a thousand
in my own room, *
and to stand at the threshold of the house of my
God
than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.
10 For the LORD God is both sun and shield; *
he will give grace and glory;
11 No good thing will the LORD withhold *
from those who walk with integrity.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 312 O LORD of hosts, *
happy are they who put their trust in you!
First Reading Jeremiah 31:7-14
Thus says the LORD:
Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for
the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say,
"Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel." See, I
am going to bring them from the land of the north, and
gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among
them the blind and the lame, those with child and those
in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.
With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I
will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of
water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble;
for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my
firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and
declare it in the coastlands far away; say, "He who
scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a
shepherd a flock." For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and
has redeemed him from hands too strong for him. They
shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they
shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the
grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the
flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered
garden, and they shall never languish again. Then shall
the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young
men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their
mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them
gladness for sorrow. I will give the priests their fill of
fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty,
says the LORD.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 4The word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Glory to God in the highest
Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the
heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the
foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him
in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through
Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the
praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the
Beloved.
I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love
toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give
thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the
God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you
a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so
that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know
what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches
of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the
immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe.
Hear what The Spirit is saying to God’s people, Thanks be to
God.
Gradual Hymn The first Nowell Hymnal 109
The first Nowell the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay, keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 5REFRAIN
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star
shining in the east beyond them far,
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. REFRAIN
And by the light of that same star
three wise men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. REFRAIN
Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
that hath made Heaven and earth of nought,
and with His blood our life hath bought. REFRAIN
Christ, revealed to faithful eye,
set a God's right hand on high.
Epiphany Pageant
Homily & Sermon The Ven. Pamela Rieger
The Apostles' Creed
Officiant and People together, all standing
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 6On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord, be with you, and also with you
Let us pray together…
Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 97
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.
SUFFRAGE A BCP p. 97
V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R. And grant us your salvation.
V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R. Let your people sing with joy.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 7V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R. For only in you can we live in safety.
V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V. Let your way be known upon earth;
R. Your saving health among all nations.
V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
The Prayers of the People
As we join the whole creation and celebrate with joy the Word
made flesh, let us offer prayers to God who dwells among us to
the end of time, saying, Hear our Prayer, Lord of Glory!
By the birth of the timeless Son of God in the womb of the
Virgin Mary,
let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
By the wedding of the human and divine natures in Christ
Jesus,
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
By the manifestation of the King of the Jews to the shepherds
and the magi, let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!1
Let us pray for the Church and the World. Grant, Almighty
God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 8truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory to the
world,
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
Guide the people of this land, and of all nations, in the ways of
justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve
the common good,
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that
we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to
your honor and glory,
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that
we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves
us,
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit;
give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them
the joy of your salvation,
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will
for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with
all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Hear out prayer, Lord of Glory!
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 9Intercessions & Thanksgivings
Lord let your loving kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
O God, you have bound us together in a common life. Help
us, in the midst of our struggle for justice and truth, to
confront one other without hatred or bitterness, and to work
together with mutual forbearance and respect; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source of light and gladness, accept the prayers we offer on
this joyful feast. May we grow up in Jesus Christ who unites
our lives to yours and who is Lord for all eternity. For you
created all things and gave them life through the Word, and
we give you glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, for ever and
ever. Amen.
The Peace
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Announcements
Birthdays this week:
Julia Guy Kathleen
Mary Stephanie Doris
Susan Ellen Alina
Kendra Ann Mindy
Lura
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we
pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that
they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their
trust in your goodness all the days of their life; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 10Offertory
I appeal to you, by the mercies of God, to present yourselves
as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is
your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1
Prayer of our Stewardship
All Things Come of thee, O Lord, and of thy own have we
given thee. Amen
Open, O Lord, our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all
thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may
honor thee with our substance, and be faithful stewards of
thy bounty. Amen.
Bless now these gifts and pledges, as first fruits from your
bounty, may we faithfully use them toward your ministry,
in this place and to this neighborhood, in Christ’s
name. Amen.
Anthem Mary’s Companion words: Ray Henson
music: Sue Caldwell
How far this little beast did go:
She climbed the grade from Jericho,
Then turning at Jerusalem,
she followed down to Bethlehem.
Her load, a mother soon to be,
and though she traveled faithfully,
this little donkey never knew
she served both God and Caesar, too.
So Mary prayed as the donkey swayed,
on they went, heaven sent
on that road to Bethlehem.
What a sight, the two of them.
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 11Good Joseph came from David’s line,
and for Rome’s census was consigned
to Bethlehem for registry:
the land of David’s ancestry.
So Mary rode down the dusty road,
And the donkey brought what the prophets sought
Throughout each longing century.
A little beast of gray and black:
Salvation rides upon her back.
God’s promise grows in Mary’s womb,
A life to be, a faith to bloom.
For Mary knows how the story goes,
down that long dusty road
when they reached their journey’s end:
For a new age will begin.
So sure of hoof, so strong of heart: onward ever willing.
That little donkey played her part: prophecy fulfilling.
For at His call, God uses all, from the humble to the blessed.
Two creatures plod to the will of God
Bringing grace to us all, by keeping faithful purpose
Till their journey’s done to await God’s promised Son.
The General Thanksgiving BCP pg. 101
Officiant and People
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 12in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up ourselves to your service,
and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom BCP pg. 102
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one
accord to make our common supplication to you; and you
have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two
or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the
midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions
as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of
your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
Closing Hymn Hark! the herald angels sing Hymnal 87
Hark! the herald angels sing
glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with the angelic hosts proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
glory to the newborn King!
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 13Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
offspring of the virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail the incarnate Deity.
Pleased as man with us to dwell;
Jesus, our Immanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
glory to the newborn King!
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth.
Risen with healing in his wings,
Light and life to all he brings,
hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
glory to the newborn King!
Let us bless The Lord
Thanks be to God
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in
believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Postlude Entrée pour Noel Normand S. Pepin
Attributions
Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 14Assisting in Today’s Service
Clergy The Venerable Pam Rieger, Deacon
Music Gregory Funk, Music Director & Organist
Readers Ann & Brooke Jarrett, Yolanda Emery,
Nancy Wilder, Joan Jones
Production Team Sue & Roger Caldwell, Greg Tuttle,
Kirt & Trevor Mitchell
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Prayers & Intercessions:
Healing
1. (Nov 8-14) Carol, Julie, Karen
2. (Nov 1- 7) Newborn Addie, Annalise, Ralph, Paul &
Debbie, Bob, Dona
3. (Oct 25-31) Irene, Joy, Kinsey, Susie, Richard
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3. (Oct 18-24) B&Z, Julie & Derek & family
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240,000 lives lost to Covid 19
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