The Second Sunday of Christmas - January 3, 2021, 8:45 am

The Second Sunday of Christmas
            January 3, 2021, 8:45 am
  This service is taken from The Renewed Ancient Text of The Book of
Common Prayer (2019) of the Anglican Church in North America. Physical
         acts of worship – crossing †, bowing ↓ – are optional.
* Note- You may come to the church parking lot to livestream the service at 8:45
    or 11 am and a priest will come out at the appropriate time to distribute
  communion. We are also distributing Eucharist to use on Sundays during the
                service at the church on Wednesdays 12-2 pm.

INSTRUMENTAL PRELUDE: (seated or kneeling, whichever is most
comfortable)
Let’s enter this space with quietness and trust before the
Lord our God

CALL TO WORSHIP (standing together)

Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Verse 1
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King"
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners re - conciled
Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies
With angelic hosts proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King"

Verse 2
Christ by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come, offspring of the fa - vored one
Veiled in flesh the God-head see, hail the incarnate deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King

 Verse 3
Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace Hail the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings
Mild he lays his glory by, born that men no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King"

THE ACCLAMATION (standing together)
   Celebrant: † Surely the Lord is coming soon.

People: Amen. Come Lord Jesus!

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY

 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.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
The First Sunday of Christmas, BCP, p. 600

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

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more
wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant
that we may share the divine life of him who humbled
himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ our
Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE COLLECT FOR THE CIRCUMCISION AND HOLY
NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Almighty God, your blessed Son fulfilled the covenant of
circumcision for our sake, and was given the Name that is
above every name: Give us grace faithfully to bear his
Name, and to worship him with pure hearts according to
the New Covenant; who lives and reigns with you, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

The Epistle: Romans 1: 1-7
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set
apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised
beforehand through his prophets in the holy
Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from
David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the
Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by
his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our
Lord, 5 through whom we have received grace

and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the
sake of his name among all the nations, 6 including you who
are called to belong to Jesus Christ,

7
 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be
saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ.

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

SUNG WORSHIP: (standing, kneeling, however you are comfortable)

The First Noel
The first Noel. the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay:
In fields where they lay all keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Chorus
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 2
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.
(Chorus)

 Verse 3
Then entered in those wise men three,
Fell reverently on bended knee,
And offered there in his presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Chorus
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel.

THE GOSPEL (standing) Luke 2:15-21

(The sign of the cross may be made with the thumb on forehead,
lips, chest, to remind us to honor Christ with our thoughts, words,
and heart.)

Before the reading: †††    The Holy Gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ according to John.
          People: ↓ Glory to you, Lord Christ. ↑

 After the reading:     The Gospel of the Lord.
            People:   ↓ Praise to you, Lord Christ. ↑

THE SERMON            Deacon Joshua Eipper

THE NICENE CREED             (please stand as you are able)
Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and
invisible.

We believe in one Lord, ↓ Jesus Christ, ↑ the only-
begotten 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, was
incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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, who with
the Father and the Son ↓ is worshiped and glorified, ↑
who 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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE                       (kneeling or seated)

Jesus, whose mother was Mary: we pray for families:
especially for those in need, for those in need of
reconciliation – with your presence bring joy, love, and
deep connection. Lord Jesus,
hear our prayer.

Jesus, cradled in a manger and soon to be a displaced
person: we pray for the homeless, for refugees, for all
those living in conditions that are unsafe or of stress and
danger – with your presence bring justice, hope, dignity,
and a new future. Lord Jesus,
hear our prayer.

Jesus, sharing the stable with the animals: we pray for
your entire creation, the expression of your wisdom and
self-giving love – with your presence bring cleansing,
thriving, and in us, your image-bearers, bring humility and
wonder.
Lord Jesus,
hear our prayer.

Jesus, worshipped by shepherds and kings: we pray for all
the races, peoples, and nations of the earth, especially in
places of violence, ongoing conflict, and ethnic division –
with your presence bring an awareness of the gift of life
which has been given freely to each of us, and of the unity
of all mankind as your creation in your image.

Lord Jesus,
hear our prayer.

Jesus, our Emmanuel, God with us: we pray now aloud or
in our heart for those near or known to us who are in any
particular need or pain – with your presence bring
wholeness.

Lord Jesus,
hear our prayer.

Celebrant: Lord Jesus, you came among us in great
humility, for so great is your love. May you receive all
honor and glory as you continue your work of creating a
redeemed and wholly-new creation, heaven and earth
made one.

(The Celebrant introduces the Confession.)

THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN

 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.

The Absolution:
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy
has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely
repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon
you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and
strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to
everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE PEACE

    Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
       People: And with your spirit.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (Click Here to View)

OFFERING
The opportunity to worship through giving is
available here.

SUNG WORSHIP
Star of Wonder
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star

O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to your Perfect Light

Born a King on Bethlehem's plain

Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign

Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising, all men raising
Worship Him, God most high

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes of life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb

O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to your perfect light

Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Heaven Sings, “hallelujah”
“Hallelujah,” the earth replies

O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us with Your perfect light

Presentation of the Gifts
All things come of you, O Lord, and of your own have we
given you.

THE SURSUM CORDA (standing)

    Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
       People: And with your spirit.
    Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
       People: We lift them up to the Lord.
    Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
       People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

 It is right, our duty and our joy . . .

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels
 and Archangels and with all the company of heaven,
 who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of
 your Name:

THE SANCTUS

↓ Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might,
   heaven and earth are full of your glory.
   Hosanna in the highest. ↑
† Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord.
   Hosanna in the highest.

THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (kneeling as you’re able)
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made
us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and
become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy,
sent your only Son Jesus Christ into the world for our
salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he
became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your
will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and
offered himself once for all, that by his suffering and
death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke
the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his
feet. As our great high priest, he ascended to your right
hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before
the throne of grace.

On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ
took bread; and when he had given 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.”

Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he
had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this,
all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant,
which is shed for you, and for many, for the forgiveness
of sins: Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of
me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
   Christ has died.

Christ is risen.
    Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father,
in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, and we offer
you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Word and Holy
Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your
Son Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may worthily
receive this holy Sacrament, and be made one body with
him, that he may dwell in us and we in him. In the fullness
of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and
bring us with all your saints into the joy of your heavenly
kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all
honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for
ever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER                     (kneeling as you're able)

  And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are
  bold to 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. (Matthew 6:9–13)

THE FRACTION

  Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
  Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
For those watching online who don’t have access to the
Eucharist. * Note- You may come to the church parking lot to livestream the
service at 8:45 or 11 am and a priest will come out at the appropriate time to
distribute communion. We are also distributing Eucharist to use on Sundays
during the service at the church on Wednesdays 12-2 pm.

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the
Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I
desire to possess you within my soul. And since I
cannot now receive you sacramentally, I beseech you
to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to
you, together with all your faithful people gathered
around every altar of your Church, and I embrace you
with all the affections of my soul. Never permit me to
be separated from you. Amen.

SUNG WORSHIP FOR COMMUNION

O Holy Night
Oh holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine
Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine
Oh night divine

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER
 Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with
 the spiritual food of the most precious Body and
 Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for
 assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are
 living members of the body of your Son, and heirs of
 your eternal Kingdom. And now, Father, send us out
 to do the work you have given us to do, to love and
 serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To
 him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and
 glory, now and for ever. Amen.

THE BLESSING

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep
your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of
God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be
among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Response: Amen.

THE DISMISSAL

Alleluia, alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
Response: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

SUNG WORSHIP          (standing)
Joy To The World
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

Verse 2
Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy

Verse 3
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love
And wonders, and wonders of His love

Credits:
Michael Pritzl- Vocals & guitar
Hark the Herald Angels Sing written by Felix Mendelssohn
adapted by Charles Wesley
Star of Wonder written by John Henry Hopkins Jr
The First Noel composed by John Stainer, edited by William
Sandys, additional lyrics by Davies Gilbdert
O Holy Night written by Adolphe Adam and Placide Cappeau

Joy to the World written by George Frideric Handel