Pentecost & Liturgy of Leaving May 31, 2020

10:00 a.m.

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Quick Guide for Music

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Song of Entrance Song before the Gospel

Song for Setting the Table It Is Well With My Soul

Song of Benediction Song of Sending

The Word of God Prelude Prayer for Social-Distance Worship Almighty God of the Cross and loving God of Community, we are different as the Church today, but we know you are with us. We remember especially that we are the body of Christ in your suffering world. We know that our vocation is to be the light of this Christ whose Body we are. Give us courage to be the Church as we keep our minds on what matters, which is to keep loving the World which you have called good. Buildings crumble, the church year passes, but your church endures from generation to generation. Make this day a feast day of your protection, your plenty, your purpose, your plan, and your peace. All this we ask as we pray with all the saints and with one another. Amen.

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Standing Song of Entrance In Christ There is No East or West Hymnal 529

Words: John Oxenham (1852-1941), alt.; Music: McKee, Afro-American spiritual; adapt. and harm. Harry T. Burleigh (1866-1949)

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Opening Acclamation Prayer Book Page 299 Presider: Alleluia! Christ is risen! ALL: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Presider: There is one Body and one Spirit; ALL: There is one hope in God’s call to us; Presider: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; ALL: One God and Father of all. Presider: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you. Presider: Let us pray. The Prayer for the Day Prayer Book Page 227 O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Please be seated.

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Song of Praise Sweet, Sweet Spirit LEVAS 120 (verses 1 and 2)

Verse 1 There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord. There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know they feel the presence of the Lord.

Refrain Sweet Holy spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with your love. And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.

Verse 2 There are blessings you cannot receive till you know him in his fullness, and believe. You’re the one to profit when you say, “I am going to walk with Jesus all the way.”

Refrain Sweet Holy spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with your love. And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.

Words: Doris Akers (b. 1922); Music: Doris Akers

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The First Reading Reader: A reading from Acts 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

`In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,

and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women,

in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.

And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist.

The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' "

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Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Song Between How Wondrous and Great Thy Works, Hymnal 533 the Readings God of Praise!

Words: Henry Ustick Onderdonk (1759-1858), alt.; para. The Song of the Redeemed; Music: Lyons, att. Johann Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

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The Second Reading Please read in unison

Psalm 104:25-35,37 Prayer Book Page 735 25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! *

in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. 26 Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to

number, * creatures both small and great.

27 There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it.

28 All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season.

29 You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth.

32 May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; * may the LORD rejoice in all his works.

33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being.

35 May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the LORD.

37 Bless the LORD, O my soul. * Hallelujah!

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Song Before Come Down, O Love Divine Hymnal 516 The Gospel

Words: Bianco da Siena (d. 1434?); tr. Richard Frederick Littledale (1833-1890), alt. Music: Down Ampney, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

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Presider: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Gospel Luke 17:20-24 Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed; nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.” Then he said to the disciples, “The days are coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. They will say to you, ‘Look there!’ or ‘Look here!’ Do not go, do not set off in pursuit. For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day. Presider: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Message The Reverend Hillary West

Returning the Gifts for Ministry

Rector: At the beginning of my ministry, you gave me many things in trust and a charge as to how to use them. Now, I leave these and other things with you, the folks who carry out the ministry of Epiphany with love, grace and mercy.

To Worship Leaders: Continue to share these worship resources, (Book of Common Prayer, Enriching our Worship, etc.) and these stoles that belong to this church and ensure that the prayers of God’s people and, along with the ministry of clergy, the sacraments of the church continue in this place. Amen.

To Lay Readers and Eucharistic Ministers: Continue to read this Word of God in Christ; to administer this sacrament of the Lord’s Supper with reverence, that all will know the Christ in you and in this body as you gather to worship our Lord and Savior. Amen.

To Ministers of Music: Continue to use these hymnals and these song books to ensure that all may give thanks and praise to our Lord through song and music. Amen.

To Parish Life, Newcomers, Pray-ers and Fellowship: When able, continue to care for one another through prayer and good fellowship that all will be remined of Christ’s presence among us all in the celebrations and challenges of life. Amen.

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To Admin and Operations and Buildings and Grounds: For the good work of your efforts that the life of Epiphany is known throughout and especially in this building that welcomes all no exceptions. Amen.

To Christian Formation Leaders: Continue to teach one another, young and old alike, through the artful tools of Godly Play, online teaching, Sunday School, Sunday Circle, Vacation Bible School, family events, small group discussions, book groups and Bible studies that you will know we are all on the journey of learning and being formed as Christ’s own forever. Amen.

To Outreach Ministry Leaders: Continue to care for the lost, and the forgotten. Feed the hungry. Clothe the naked. Minister to all knowing that among the least of these, you are ministering to Christ himself. Amen.

To the Finance Ministry Team: Continue to prayerfully and astutely give prudent attention to the management and distribution of the generous financial gifts given to Epiphany that ministries may prosper and God’s kingdom is made known. Amen.

To Vestry, Staff and Leadership: Continue to serve as valuable resources of leadership during this time of transition trusting in God, the church canons and bylaws, in one another, and in The Diocese of Virginia as it lovingly assists you in these next steps. Amen.

To the Senior and Junior Warden: Receive these keys being returned to you with the knowledge that Epiphany has always been a haven and safe place open to all, ensuring the doors are forever open to all people. Amen.

May these items of Church action be a sign of the glorious ministry that is yours and the Bishop’s in this place. Amen.

The Nicene Creed Prayer Book Page 358 standing

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.

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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. Please be seated.

The Ending of a Pastoral Relationship Rector: On the 4th day of January, 2014, I was charged by you, the congregation of Epiphany, and the Bishop of The Diocese of Virginia to serve as your Priest in Charge and then in 2016 as your rector. With your guidance and abundant support, I have served faithfully. With God’s help and to the best of my abilities, I have exercised this trust you’ve held in me, accepting its privileges and responsibilities. Now, after prayer and careful consideration, God is calling me to leave this charge. Today, Sunday May 31, 2020, I publicly declare that my tenure as your rector is ended. Senior Warden (or other as noted by the Bishop): Do you, the people of Epiphany, recognize and accept the conclusion of this pastoral relationship? ALL: We do.

Prayers

Please read in unison

ALL: O God, you have bound us together for a time as priest and people to work for the advancement of your kingdom as the congregation of Epiphany. We give you humble and hearty thanks for the ministry which we have shared throughout these past years. Silence ALL: We thank you for your patience with us despite our blindness and slowness of heart. We thank you for your forgiveness and mercy in the face of our many failures. Silence

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ALL: Especially we thank you for your never-failing presence with us through our time together, and for the deeper knowledge of you, Lord God, and of each other which we have grown to live with full intention that you, loving Lord, love us all, no exceptions. Silence ALL: We thank you for being in our common life together as we’ve grown from a congregation of returning to a community of bountiful welcoming, warmth and wonder at your life in us through our ministry together. Thank you for opening our hearts and minds again and again to your Word, and for feeding us abundantly with the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of your Son. Silence ALL: Now, we pray, be with those who leave and with us who stay; and grant that all of us, by drawing ever nearer to you, may always be close to each other in the communion of your saints; knowing full well, that those who walk in the Lord never see one another for the final time. All this we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

The Peace Prayer Book Page 360 Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. The people are invited to greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Welcome and Announcements

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Offertory

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Song for Breathe On Me Breath of God Hymnal 508 Setting the Table

Words: Edwin Hatch (1835-1889), alt.; Music: Nova Vita, Lister R. Peace (1885-1969)

The Holy Communion This is the time we remember that Jesus died on the cross for us and then was made alive again by God so we would always know how much God loves us. We ask for God to make the bread and the cup holy with God’s spirit for us so we will be filled up and made strong with God’s love to do God’s work in the world. **Currently, as a faithful community in solidarity with one another as the body of Christ, we will fast from the taking of Holy Communion and engage in Spiritual Communion in response to maintaining healthy social distance, and in honoring the integrity of the sacrament. ** Eucharistic Prayer B Prayer Book Page 367 Presider: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Presider: Lift up your hearts.

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People: We lift them to the Lord. Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.. Through the great shepherd of thy flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even unto the end of the ages. 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: Please join in singing. Sanctus S130

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Music: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937)

All are welcome to stand or kneel as they are able. The Presider continues

Presider: We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word

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spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, People: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory. Presider: And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray… People and Presider 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. Breaking of the Bread The Presider breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Presider: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

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People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia In observance of the sacrament, each pray the following prayer from St. Alphonsus Liguori: ALL: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Please join in singing Song It Is Well With My Soul LEVAS 188

(verses 1, 2, & 4)

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Song of Benediction God Be With You WLP 801

Words: Jeremiah Eames Rankin (1828-1904), alt. John L. Hooker (b. 1944) Music: Randolph, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), alt.

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The Blessing

Presider: May God, who has led us through the paths of justice and truth, lead us still, and keep us in his ways. AMEN.

May God, whose Son has loved us and given himself for us, love us still, and establish us in peace. AMEN.

May God, whose Spirit unites us and fills our hearts with joy, illumine us still, and strengthen us for the years to come. AMEN.

And, the blessings of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for evermore. AMEN.

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Song Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Hymnal 522 of Sending

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Words: John Newton (1725-1807), alt.

Music: Austria, Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1807); desc. Michael Y. Young, (b. 1939).

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Dismissal Prayer Book Page 366 Presider: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! Response: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Postlude Kumbaya Caine Bungkrai

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11:30 am Drive-By Parade for Hillary’s Send-Off (until 12:30pm) THIS WEEK Jun 2 Stronger Together: Reconnect Parent Chat Online, 8:30pm

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Jun 4 Stronger Together: Reconnect for GrownUps Chat Online, 8:30pm

Jun 7 Modified Family/Blended Worship (YouTube), 10am

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LOOKING AHEAD Jun 9 Parish Life Meeting (Zoom), 7pm

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Jun 10 Book Group: White Fragility (Zoom) 7pm

Jun 11 Stronger Together: Reconnect for GrownUps Chat Online, 8:30pm

Jun 11 B&G/Admin-Ops Meeting (Zoom), 7pm

Safe Ways to Help While Social Distancing Meals for Megan and Amit Khosa - The Khosa family celebrate the birth of Sarah Saraswati Khosa, born May 4th. They would also love some vegetarian meals on Mondays and Wednesdays to help them adjust to the demands of new parenthood. Delivery or carryout is preferred to limit contact; Reston area restaurants are nearby so those would be easy for them to pick up on their own. Click here to sign up! Thank you, Meal Warriors!

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Food Pantry – Mondays 11:00-1:00 and Tuesdays 12-5:00 - Please help with our shared ministry at the Food Pantry hosted at Community of Faith UMC 13224 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon -703-620-1977. Strong arms and hands needed to back grocery boxes on Mondays. On Tuesdays carry boxes to waiting customers in their cars. Wear a mask and gloves. Come for a short time, or for the duration. We are serving record numbers of folks in need of food and your help is greatly appreciated.

Meals for the Masons - Matt and Meghan Mason are overjoyed to welcome baby Elena to their family, born April 22nd! They would appreciate some meals to be dropped off as they settle into their new routine. Meals need to be gluten-

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Scripture reminds us that we are to pray, unceasingly (1 Thessalonians 5:17) To do so, and with intention, we have begun to implement a policy regarding the list of people included in our Sunday prayers of the people, and on the bulletin. Names will stay on the prayer list for 6 weeks or until we are advised that they may be removed sooner. Please send communication to admin@coee.org. In the meantime, “be persevering in your prayers and be thankful as you stay awake to pray” (Colossians 4:2)

We pray for Allie, Anna & Ryan with Brielle, Arthur, Betsy, Brandon, Catie, Clara & Clyde, Dick & Suzanne, Don G., Eileen, Farook, Gavin, Gene, Isaac, Jane R., Jane & Jere, James & Edie, John B., Joe, Kalin, Kevin, Kelly & Richard, Linda W, Lynn J., Maria, Marj, MaryElla, Megan & Amit with Sara, Meghan & Matt with Elena, Mike & Nancy, Peter P., Ra’wan, Rick, Sarah, Bishop Susan, Tim D., Walter, and Wyatt.

We pray for all those crossing by this corner day in and day out, that they will come to know you Lord God. We pray for our neighbours throughout, including our friends across the street in the shopping center. We pray for schools, teachers, administrators, cleaning crews, bus drivers, crossing guards and security patrols and students. We pray for migrants at the border, families separated that children will be reunited with their families. We pray for women and men in uniform: those deployed, fire fighters, EMT workers, nurses, doctors, police officers; government workers and all who teach, protect, lead, care for and guide. We pray for the vestry, ministries and staff at Epiphany, and all who share their time, talent and treasure in the life of Epiphany; the Food Pantry; the guests and helpers with Hypothermia Shelter; the Food4Thought volunteers; the Hot Meals ministry; the Sunday School, Sunday Circle Youth Group, Confirmation for Youth, the Episcopal 101 participants and all who seek and learn. We pray for the Jung family in India; Shamika in Great Britain and all who travel and work. We pray for Archbishop Justin; Presiding Bishop Michael; Bishops of the Diocese of Virginia, including retired Bishop Shannon, and Bishops Susan, Jennifer, Bob, Ted, David, and Jim and all those who gather as people of faith. We pray for the leaders of our country: President Donald and Vice President Michael, the Cabinet members, and the Congress and Supreme Court and Ralph our governor. We pray for all who suffer from gun violence, racism, famine, flood, fire, war, and especially all those suffering from COVID-19. We pray for those who do not know the experience of practicing their faith in freedom. We pray for our enemies. We pray for those who suffer hurt and loss; those who grieve. We pray for our partners in ministry and friends of Epiphany: Church of Christ, Community of Faith UMC, New Hope Baptist, our friends with the Institute of Islamic-Turkish Studies, friends with the Ezher Bloom Mosque, the Boyle School of Dance, Epiphany Preschool, Scout Troop 1257, girl scout troops, our friends with Promise for Haiti in Pignon, and Hope and Resurrection Secondary School in South Sudan. Music Copyright Acknowledgements: Except where otherwise noted, music in today's bulletin that is not in the public domain is reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE # A-723865. All rights reserved.

Rector: The Rev. Hillary T. West Principal Musician: Ji-Yoon “Jiji” Park Minister of Music: Cathy Lard

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