Celebrating 100 years as Church of the Epiphany!
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
28 May 2023
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Processional: Hymnal #225
Hail Thee, Festival Day!
Refrain: Hail thee, festival day!
blest day that art hallowed forever,
day when the Holy Ghost shone
in the world with God's grace.
1 Lo, in the likeness of fire,
on those who await his appearing,
he whom the Lord foretold
suddenly, swiftly descends: [Refrain]
2 Forth from the Father he comes
with sevenfold mystical offering,
pouring on all human souls
infinite riches of God: [Refrain]
3 Hark! for in myriad tongues
Christ's own, his chosen apostles,
preach to the ends of the earth
Christ and his wonderful works: [Refrain]
4 Praise to the Spirit of Life,
all praise to the fount of our being,
light that dost lighten all,
life that in all dost abide: [Refrain]
Opening Prayer: Book of Common Prayer (BCP) – p.355
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen
People Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thought 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 Gloria: Hymnal #S 280
1. Glory to god in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
2. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
3. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,
4. you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;
5. you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
6. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
7. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Deacon: Let us pray.
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Prayer for Our Search
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously upon us your people, here at the Church of the Epiphany, and so guide our minds as we choose a new priest for our parish; that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for us and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [BCP pg. 818 no. 13: (adaptation)]
The Book of the Acts of the Apostles (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.' "
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Speaking in Tongues: Hearing the Acts Lesson in multiple languages
The Psalm for today is Psalm 104:25-35,37
We will speak it responsively by verse.
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!
A Reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (12:3b-13)
No one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-- Jews or Greeks, slaves or free-- and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
Gospel: Hymnal #513
Like the Murmur
1 Like the murmur of the dove's song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigor of the wind's rush,
like the new flame's eager might:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
2 To the members of Christ's Body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the Church in faith assembled,
to her midst as gift and sign:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
3 With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John
20:19-23)
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, Lord Christ
The Sermon
The Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
People I do.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People 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.
On 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.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People 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.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the
prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever
you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good
News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people,
and respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows
May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
The Solemn Collects – BCP pp.277-280
The People respond Amen after each stanza/collect.
The Confession 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 Peace
The Peace of the Lord be always with you
And also with you
Welcome and Announcements
Prayer For Birthdays
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on you 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 lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer For Those We Love (for Anniversaries)
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy Communion
Offertory Sentence
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Offertory: Lift Every Voice and Sing #114
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Refrain: Ev’ry time I feel the spirit,
moving in my heart, I will pray,
Ev'ry time I feel the spirit,
moving in my heart, I will pray.
1 Upon the mountain my Lord spoke,
out of his mouth came fire and smoke.
All around me looked so fine,
asked my Lord if all was mine. [Refrain]
2 Jordan river chilly and cold,
chills the body but not the soul.
There ain’t but one train runs this track,
runs to heaven and runs right back. [Refrain]
Doxology:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him , all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host:
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
(Tune, hymnal #380 vs.3)
Eucharistic Prayer A
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant: 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 Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose true promise the Holy Ghost came down [on this day] from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to thy Church the power to serve thee as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations.
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:
Hymnal #S 129: 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.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 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. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. 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:
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
Hymnal #S 155 Fraction Anthem:
Christ our Passover
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
therefore let us keep the feast.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God.
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Communion: LEVAS #115
Spirit of the Living God
Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me,
Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me.
Prayer after Communion – BCP pg. 365
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing
Recessional: Hymnal #506
(vv. 1,2,6)
Praise the Spirit
1 Praise the Spirit in creation,
breath of God, life’s origin:
Spirit, moving in the waters
quickening words to life within,
source of breath to all things breathing
life in whom all lives begin.
2 Praise the Spirit, close companion
of our inmost thoughts and ways;
who, in showing us God’s wonders,
is himself the power to gaze;
and God’s will, to those who listen,
by a still small voice conveys.
6 Praise, O praise the Holy Spirit,
praise the Father, praise the Word,
Source, and Truth, and Inspiration,
Trinity in deep accord:
through your voice which speaks within us
we, your creatures, call your Lord.
Dismissal
The People respond:
Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Hail Thee, Festival Day!
Refrain: Hail thee, festival day!
blest day that art hallowed forever,
day when the Holy Ghost shone
in the world with God's grace.
1 Lo, in the likeness of fire,
on those who await his appearing,
he whom the Lord foretold
suddenly, swiftly descends: [Refrain]
2 Forth from the Father he comes
with sevenfold mystical offering,
pouring on all human souls
infinite riches of God: [Refrain]
3 Hark! for in myriad tongues
Christ's own, his chosen apostles,
preach to the ends of the earth
Christ and his wonderful works: [Refrain]
4 Praise to the Spirit of Life,
all praise to the fount of our being,
light that dost lighten all,
life that in all dost abide: [Refrain]
Opening Prayer: Book of Common Prayer (BCP) – p.355
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen
People Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thought 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 Gloria: Hymnal #S 280
1. Glory to god in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
2. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
3. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,
4. you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;
5. you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
6. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
7. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Deacon: Let us pray.
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Prayer for Our Search
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously upon us your people, here at the Church of the Epiphany, and so guide our minds as we choose a new priest for our parish; that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for us and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [BCP pg. 818 no. 13: (adaptation)]
The Book of the Acts of the Apostles (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.' "
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Speaking in Tongues: Hearing the Acts Lesson in multiple languages
The Psalm for today is Psalm 104:25-35,37
We will speak it responsively by verse.
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!
A Reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (12:3b-13)
No one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-- Jews or Greeks, slaves or free-- and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
Gospel: Hymnal #513
Like the Murmur
1 Like the murmur of the dove's song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigor of the wind's rush,
like the new flame's eager might:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
2 To the members of Christ's Body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the Church in faith assembled,
to her midst as gift and sign:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
3 With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John
20:19-23)
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, Lord Christ
The Sermon
The Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
People I do.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People 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.
On 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.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People 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.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the
prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever
you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good
News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people,
and respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows
May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
The Solemn Collects – BCP pp.277-280
The People respond Amen after each stanza/collect.
The Confession 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 Peace
The Peace of the Lord be always with you
And also with you
Welcome and Announcements
Prayer For Birthdays
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on you 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 lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer For Those We Love (for Anniversaries)
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy Communion
Offertory Sentence
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Offertory: Lift Every Voice and Sing #114
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Refrain: Ev’ry time I feel the spirit,
moving in my heart, I will pray,
Ev'ry time I feel the spirit,
moving in my heart, I will pray.
1 Upon the mountain my Lord spoke,
out of his mouth came fire and smoke.
All around me looked so fine,
asked my Lord if all was mine. [Refrain]
2 Jordan river chilly and cold,
chills the body but not the soul.
There ain’t but one train runs this track,
runs to heaven and runs right back. [Refrain]
Doxology:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him , all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host:
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
(Tune, hymnal #380 vs.3)
Eucharistic Prayer A
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant: 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 Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose true promise the Holy Ghost came down [on this day] from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to thy Church the power to serve thee as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations.
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:
Hymnal #S 129: 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.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 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. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. 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:
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
Hymnal #S 155 Fraction Anthem:
Christ our Passover
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
therefore let us keep the feast.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God.
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Communion: LEVAS #115
Spirit of the Living God
Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me,
Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me.
Prayer after Communion – BCP pg. 365
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing
Recessional: Hymnal #506
(vv. 1,2,6)
Praise the Spirit
1 Praise the Spirit in creation,
breath of God, life’s origin:
Spirit, moving in the waters
quickening words to life within,
source of breath to all things breathing
life in whom all lives begin.
2 Praise the Spirit, close companion
of our inmost thoughts and ways;
who, in showing us God’s wonders,
is himself the power to gaze;
and God’s will, to those who listen,
by a still small voice conveys.
6 Praise, O praise the Holy Spirit,
praise the Father, praise the Word,
Source, and Truth, and Inspiration,
Trinity in deep accord:
through your voice which speaks within us
we, your creatures, call your Lord.
Dismissal
The People respond:
Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Service Participants
Officiant: The Rev. Daniel G. Jones
Assistant: The Rev. John W. Davis, Deacon
Choir Director: Melissa Driscole
Broadcast Media: Rick Little
Social Media Director: Barbara Little
Admin: Adrien Lambert
Crucifer & Youth Reader: Boden Loss
Readers: Letha Reinheimer, Karen Voigt
Chalice Bearer: Brenda Spangenberg
Ushers: John and Rachel Baildon
Altar Guild: Lori Moran, Maureen Wezmar
Thank You Language Readers!
Officiant: The Rev. Daniel G. Jones
Assistant: The Rev. John W. Davis, Deacon
Choir Director: Melissa Driscole
Broadcast Media: Rick Little
Social Media Director: Barbara Little
Admin: Adrien Lambert
Crucifer & Youth Reader: Boden Loss
Readers: Letha Reinheimer, Karen Voigt
Chalice Bearer: Brenda Spangenberg
Ushers: John and Rachel Baildon
Altar Guild: Lori Moran, Maureen Wezmar
Thank You Language Readers!
- Tanya - Russian
- Sara - French
- Butch - German
- Torrie - Spanish
- Sandra - Kenyan-Rwandan (Poepperling's exchange student)
Announcements and Opportunities
Intercessions for May 28 - June 3
Birthdays: Michelle Sitko; Julian Beck; Shahrzad Massoudi
Anniversaries: Donald & Elaine Kaye; Roger & Sharon Harris;
Josiah & Vicky Lewis; Stacy Lange & Jake Stevens
For: the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal.
For: Fr. Dan, our supply Priest, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff and our Search Committee
Opportunities!
Birthdays: Michelle Sitko; Julian Beck; Shahrzad Massoudi
Anniversaries: Donald & Elaine Kaye; Roger & Sharon Harris;
Josiah & Vicky Lewis; Stacy Lange & Jake Stevens
For: the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal.
For: Fr. Dan, our supply Priest, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff and our Search Committee
Opportunities!
- May 27 – 10 AM – Celebration of Life service for Linda J. Little
- May 28 – The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday – Speaking in Tongues reading during Worship.
- May 28 – 12:15 PM – Interment of Ashes: Derry Bird, Woodland Garden. All family and friends are welcome.
- May 31 – 8:30 AM – Check request fulfillment, parish office
- June 11 – 11 AM – Youth Sunday with Annual Parish Picnic following worship
- June 15, 16, 17 – Annual Epiphany Rummage Sale – Thursday 4-7, Friday 10-1, Saturday 10-1 (bag sale)
- June 25 – 9 AM – Vestry Meeting
- July 1-8 – Appalachia Service Project Trip – information here
- July 31-Aug 4, 10a-2p – Camp CREATE Session #1 @ Epiphany – Need info? Call 570-586-8099 or email allabouttheatre@gmail.com
- Aug 7-Aug 11, 10a-2p – Camp CREATE Session #2 @ Epiphany. Call 570-586-8099 or email allabouttheatre@gmail.com
- Oct 7 – 10 AM – National Acolyte Festival, Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC
We Need Your Rummage!
Bring all gently-used items to Epiphany all-day
Tuesday -Thursdays (9am -2pm) or Sundays 8am-Noontime. Please pack lightly and take your donations downstairs to the Rummage Room. No Electronics, please! If you have larger items/furniture, please wait until week of June 11th to bring these items and take directly to the Parish Hall. Book/DVD donations may be taken directly to the Parish Hall and placed near the red bookcase (church-end of hall); please be tidy as the hall is used regularly. On Sunday June 4th we will begin bringing all donations upstairs, following the 11am worship service.
Bring all gently-used items to Epiphany all-day
Tuesday -Thursdays (9am -2pm) or Sundays 8am-Noontime. Please pack lightly and take your donations downstairs to the Rummage Room. No Electronics, please! If you have larger items/furniture, please wait until week of June 11th to bring these items and take directly to the Parish Hall. Book/DVD donations may be taken directly to the Parish Hall and placed near the red bookcase (church-end of hall); please be tidy as the hall is used regularly. On Sunday June 4th we will begin bringing all donations upstairs, following the 11am worship service.
Epiphany AGAPE Fund Needs Donations!
‘This fund is set up to assist those in our parish and our community in financial need. This fund can also be used to assist charitable agencies and local services. There is a committee of parish members to assess requests and fund those in need.’ For more information, please contact Amy Fleming or any committee member. AGAPE Fund donations may given as cash (pink envelopes in pew holders); check payment to ‘Church of the Epiphany’ mark AGAPE Fund in memo line; or via www.onrealm.org selecting Fund Code 03 - AGAPE Fund.
‘This fund is set up to assist those in our parish and our community in financial need. This fund can also be used to assist charitable agencies and local services. There is a committee of parish members to assess requests and fund those in need.’ For more information, please contact Amy Fleming or any committee member. AGAPE Fund donations may given as cash (pink envelopes in pew holders); check payment to ‘Church of the Epiphany’ mark AGAPE Fund in memo line; or via www.onrealm.org selecting Fund Code 03 - AGAPE Fund.
Request Your Name Tag:
If you need a new name tag for any reason, please request one by e-mailing epiphanyscoop@gmail.com If you do not have email access, please leave your name at 570-563-1564 and any family members, too. We would request that everyone wear their name tags during worship so we can get to know newer faces and prepare for when a new priest arrives!
If you need a new name tag for any reason, please request one by e-mailing epiphanyscoop@gmail.com If you do not have email access, please leave your name at 570-563-1564 and any family members, too. We would request that everyone wear their name tags during worship so we can get to know newer faces and prepare for when a new priest arrives!
Online Giving at Epiphany:
We'd like to thank all who are using Realm for secure online giving. Isn't it nice not to have to worry about remembering to bring offerings on Sunday mornings?! Second, another thing Realm can do is create a secure church directory. You can help by keeping your own family, contact info, and photos current. Click here https://help.acst.com/en/realm/how-to/profiles/manage-your-information/your-profile to find out a little more. To access this secure service, contact the office at cote@epix.net for a set-up link.
We'd like to thank all who are using Realm for secure online giving. Isn't it nice not to have to worry about remembering to bring offerings on Sunday mornings?! Second, another thing Realm can do is create a secure church directory. You can help by keeping your own family, contact info, and photos current. Click here https://help.acst.com/en/realm/how-to/profiles/manage-your-information/your-profile to find out a little more. To access this secure service, contact the office at cote@epix.net for a set-up link.
Let Us Pray with You!
Let us know your prayer needs and thanksgivings so we can all pray together. Your prayers will be included in Sunday worship and added to the list in the E-Weekly newsletter. You may share your prayer needs by filling out a card in the church pew holders (deposit your card in the offering plate) or use the form on our website https://www.epiphanyglenburn.org/prayer-request.html There is also a link to the online form in the electronic newsletter each Thursday. Your Epiphany family would be honored to pray with you.
Let us know your prayer needs and thanksgivings so we can all pray together. Your prayers will be included in Sunday worship and added to the list in the E-Weekly newsletter. You may share your prayer needs by filling out a card in the church pew holders (deposit your card in the offering plate) or use the form on our website https://www.epiphanyglenburn.org/prayer-request.html There is also a link to the online form in the electronic newsletter each Thursday. Your Epiphany family would be honored to pray with you.
Camp Create is back again for Summer 2023!
Check out all the themes and dates below.
Interested in finding out more or signing up? You can follow us on Instagram, like us on Facebook, send us an email for info or give us a call at 570-586-8099.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM (Printed Forms AT Epiphany!)
Camp Create is a visual and theatre arts day camp. It is specifically designed and planned for children who have special needs, including physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges. The camp offers a unique blend of art and theatre instruction and games that are based around each week’s exciting theme!
Led by Steve and Amy Colley of The Dietrich Theatre and Michaela Moore of All About Theatre Performing Arts School, Camp Create is a mix of fun and learning, with consideration for children’s individual needs and interests.
THIS IS A CAMP THAT FOCUSES ON WHAT YOUR CAMPER CAN DO!
Session 1: July 31 - August 4, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME! AN EXPLORATION OF ANCIENT GREECE
Session 2: August 7 - August 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
MERMAIDS, PIRATES AND TREASURE OH MY!
How to Register and Important Information:
Check out all the themes and dates below.
Interested in finding out more or signing up? You can follow us on Instagram, like us on Facebook, send us an email for info or give us a call at 570-586-8099.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM (Printed Forms AT Epiphany!)
Camp Create is a visual and theatre arts day camp. It is specifically designed and planned for children who have special needs, including physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges. The camp offers a unique blend of art and theatre instruction and games that are based around each week’s exciting theme!
Led by Steve and Amy Colley of The Dietrich Theatre and Michaela Moore of All About Theatre Performing Arts School, Camp Create is a mix of fun and learning, with consideration for children’s individual needs and interests.
THIS IS A CAMP THAT FOCUSES ON WHAT YOUR CAMPER CAN DO!
Session 1: July 31 - August 4, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME! AN EXPLORATION OF ANCIENT GREECE
Session 2: August 7 - August 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
MERMAIDS, PIRATES AND TREASURE OH MY!
How to Register and Important Information:
- Tuition is just $25 per week.
- Scholarships and assistance with tuition are available. Please contact us for more information.
- Camps run Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM.
- Campers can attend one or both weeks of camp.
- Due to construction at the Waverly Community House, Camp Create 2023 will be held at The Church of the Epiphany 25 Church Hill Road Dalton PA 18414
- Camp Create is suitable for children with special needs, ages 6-12, or children of equivalent abilities. We may be able to be flexible with this. Please contact us with questions.
