WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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, forever. Amen.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY • FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • 11:00AM
CANTICLE Kyrie Eleison (from Messe Solennelle, Op. 16) — Louis Vierne Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. SCRIPTURE — Luke 7:1-10 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
SERMON
The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake — Richard Farrant Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake, lay not our sins to our charge, but forgive that is past and give us strength to amend our sinful lives, to decline from sin and incline to virtue that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee now and evermore. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP When praying for our friends May we have faith like the Centurion When caring for our communities May we have faith like the Centurion When trusting in you May we have faith like the Centurion
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #577 God of Grace and God of Glory — CWM RHONDDA
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Fairest Lord Jesus — arr. James Pethel DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy — WELLESLEY
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen. (Numbers 6: 24-26)
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POSTLUDE
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
SERMON NOTES
___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
CRUCIFER Jeanne Reed
LITURGIST The Reverend Kate May, Assoc. Minister The Reverend Oliver Helsabeck, Assoc. Minister
TORCHBEARERS Vida Kennedy Georgia Elliott
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Sam Howell, Music Ministry Intern
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Dr. & Mrs. Beverly N. Jones Sr., Mr. & Mrs. James E. Holmes Jr., Dr. Beverly N. Jones Jr., Jewell Voss Jones Mickey, Judy Jones Belville, Sally DeRamus, Judson and Tom DeRamus, Elizabeth & Joe Edmondson, Margaret & Brady Trull by Dr. Beverly & Mrs. Janet Jones, III and family, Elizabeth & Jim Holmes and family, and the DeRamus Family.
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