THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY (OBSERVED)

JANUARY 10, 2021 • 10:30 A.M.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

RITE II

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VOLUNTARY Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Niels W. Gade

HYMN 128 Three Kings of Orient

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OPENING ACCLAMATION The Book of Common Prayer, page 355

Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

COLLECT FOR PURITY .................................................................................................................. 355

Presider 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.

People Amen.

HYMNAL S-236 Canticle 13: A Song of Praise (Benedictus, es, Domine)

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY ......................................................................................................... 214

Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray.

A moment of silence is observed.

Presider O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

People Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 60:1-6

Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.

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1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

A moment of silence follows the reading.

HYMN 616 (a paraphrase of Psalm 72) Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein

The Hymn is printed on the following page.

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THE SECOND LESSON Ephesians 3:1-12

Reader A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians.

1 I Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 assume that you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given me for you, 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

A moment of silence follows the reading. HYMN 117 Morning Star


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THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 2:1-12

Presider The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” 7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” 9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

Presider The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Very Rev. Matthew Johnson THE NICENE CREED .................................................................................................................... 358

Presider and People

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. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

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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.

PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVING FOR THE NATION .............................................................. 821, 838

Presider Let us offer prayers and thanksgivings for the United States.

Reader O Lord our Governor, giver of all good things: we thank you for the natural majesty and beauty of this land. They restore us, though we often destroy them.

People Heal us, O Lord.

Reader We thank you for the great resources of this nation. They make us rich, though we often exploit them.

People Forgive us, O Lord.

Reader We thank you for the men and women who have made this country strong. They are models for us, though we often fall short of them.

People Inspire us, O Lord.

Reader We thank you for the torch of liberty which has been lit in this land. It has drawn people from every nation, though we have often hidden from its light.

People Enlighten us, O Lord.

Reader We thank you for the faith we have inherited in all its rich variety. It sustains our life, though we have been faithless again and again.

People Renew us, O Lord.

Reader We beseech you to bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.

People Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

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Reader To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.


Reader To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.


Reader To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served.


Reader Teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name.


Presider Help us, O Lord, to finish the good work here begun. Strengthen our efforts to blot out ignorance and prejudice, and to abolish poverty and crime. And hasten the day when all our people, with many voices in one united chorus, will glorify your holy Name.

People Amen. THE PEACE .................................................................................................................................. 360

Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE OFFERTORY .......................................................................................................................... 361

Anthem Three Kings From Persian Lands Gustav Von Holst

In Bethlehem, that noble place, of Virgin Mary, full of grace, within a stable all forlorn, the Savior of the world is born. Refrain: Be we merry in this feast, In quo salvator natus est. [In which the Savior Christ is born.] Three kings from Persian lands afar, following the distant star: and this the quest of the travelers three, where the newborn King may be. Refrain. The star shines out with steadfast ray; the kings to Bethlehem make their way, and there in worship, they bend the knee, unto the child they’d come to see. Refrain. The star of mercy the

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star of grace, shall lead thy heart to its resting place: Gold, incense, myrrh thou cannot bring, so give thy heart unto the King! Refrain. text: Peter Cornelius

HYMN 718 National Hymn

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THE LORD’S PRAYER ................................................................................................................... 364

Presider And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Presider and People

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.

EPIPHANY BLESSING The Book of Occasional Services, page 24

Presider May Almighty God, who led the Magi by the shining of a star to find the Christ, the Light from Light, lead you also in your pilgrimage to find the Lord.

People Amen.

Presider May God, who sent the Holy Spirit to rest upon the Only-begotten at his baptism in the Jordan River, pour out that Spirit on you who have come to the waters of new birth.

People Amen.

Presider May God, by the power that turned water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana, transform your lives and make glad your hearts.

People Amen.

Presider And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

People Amen. HYMN 135 Salzburg


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THE DISMISSAL ............................................................................................................................ 366

Presider Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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10:30 A.M. SERVERS

Audiovisual Engineer Ron Sowers Organist Lawrence Goering

Presider Matt Johnson Reader Emily Bondy

Soloists Emily and Paul Bondy

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

January 10 Lynden Meiring and Paula Stiles January 11 Deborah Burnette January 12 Kasen Batts-Wood and Betsy Owens January 13 Bob Kornegay and Susan Moore January 14 Bill Walker January 15 Warren Braswell and Trey Sprye

PARISH PRAYER LIST

For those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially Jeff Wright, Elizabeth (Sister) Cherry, Rick McCall, David Brady, Ernestine Belfield, Caroline High, Nancy Pierce, Brent Wilson, Barbara Nunnery, Deborah Katkaveck, Thomas Parker, Linda Paul, Mary Hawkins, Nancy Colston, Lib Blackburn, James Boles, Frances Gaither, Ann Hartley, Kathryn Kelly, Linda Knight, Peggy Parker, Nancy Penick, Jeffrey Reddick, Carolyn Weeks, and Ernest Wills.

For the blessings of this life, especially the birth of Eva Byrd to Anne Garland and Joe Free.

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CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND DAY SCHOOL

231 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 www.goodshepherdrmt.org (252) 442-1134

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. (public, outdoor Eucharist) 10:30 a.m. (live stream at gslive.org)

For those preparing for the birth of a child, especially Anna and Michael Gardener.

For those who have died, especially Kel Landis and Sylvia Weeks.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR JANUARY 10-17

Sunday (January 10) Psalms (morning) Psalm 146, 147; Psalms (evening) Psalm 111, 112, 113 Isa. 40:1-11; Heb. 1:1-12; John 1:1-7,19-20,29-34

Monday (January 11) Psalms (morning) Psalm 1, 2, 3; Psalms (evening) Psalm 4, 7 Isa. 40:12-23; Eph. 1:1-14; Mark 1:1-13

Tuesday (January 12) Psalms (morning) Psalm 5, 6; Psalms (evening) Psalm 10, 11 Isa. 40:25-31; Eph. 1:15-23; Mark 1:14-28

Wednesday (January 13) Psalm (morning) Psalm 119:1-24; Psalms (evening) Psalm 12, 13, 14 Isa. 41:1-16; Eph. 2:1-10; Mark 1:29-45

Thursday (January 14) Psalm (morning) Psalm 18:1-20; Psalm (evening) Psalm 18:21-50 Isa. 41:17-29; Eph. 2:11-22; Mark 2:1-12

Friday (January 15) Psalms (morning) Psalm 16, 17; Psalm (evening) Psalm 22 Isa. 42:(1-9)10-17; Eph. 3:1-13; Mark 2:13-22

Saturday (January 16) Psalms (morning) Psalm 20, 21:1-7(8-14); Psalms (evening) Psalm 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117 Isa. 43:1-13; Eph. 3:14-21; Mark 2:23-3:6

Sunday (January 17) – readings at the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11

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