01/07/2023
January 8, 2023
The First Sunday after Epiphany:
The Baptism of Our Lord
CHRIST CHURCH PARISH
(Episcopal)
720 Riverside
Adrian, Michigan
49221
517/263-1162
Holy Eucharist Rite 2
The First Sunday after Epiphany
January 8, 2023
Christ Church (Episcopal), Adrian 720 Riverside Ave
The Entrance Rite
Processional Hymn Hymnal 76
The Word of God
(Please kneel or stand, as you are able, during the worship service.)
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN.
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. Amen.
Gloria BCP 356
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Collect of the Day BCP 214
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
A reading from the prophet Isaiah 42:1-9
Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
He will not cry or lift up his voice,
or make it heard in the street;
a bruised reed he will not break,
and a dimly burning wick he will not quench;
he will faithfully bring forth justice.
He will not grow faint or be crushed
until he has established justice in the earth;
and the coastlands wait for his teaching.
Thus says God, the LORD,
who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people upon it
and spirit to those who walk in it:
I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness,
I have taken you by the hand and kept you;
I have given you as a covenant to the people,
a light to the nations,
to open the eyes that are blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
from the prison those who sit in darkness.
I am the LORD, that is my name;
my glory I give to no other,
nor my praise to idols.
See, the former things have come to pass,
and new things I now declare;
before they spring forth,
I tell you of them.
Presider: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God
Psalm 29 Afferte Domino BCP 620
1 Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, *
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his Name; *
worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters;
the God of glory thunders; *
the LORD is upon the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; *
the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor.
5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; *
the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon;
6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, *
and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire;
the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;*
the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
8 The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe *
and strips the forests bare.
9 And in the temple of the LORD *
all are crying, "Glory!"
10 The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; *
the LORD sits enthroned as King for evermore.
11 The LORD shall give strength to his people; *
the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace.
A reading from Acts 10:34-43
Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
Presider: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God
Gradual Hymnal 116 v1
The Gospel Matthew 3:13-17
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.
Presider: The Gospel of our Lord
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon Pastor Richard Rentner
The Nicene Creed BCP 358
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;
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 of the People --Susanne Watson Epting, used by permission
Loving God, who came to us in human form to show
us who you are, be with us as we pray.
For the church in every place, that through all who believe, the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities and to all who are around us. (The people add their prayers for the church, and for all communities of faith, silently or aloud.)
God who has come to show us the way,
Make yourself known through us.
For this diocese as we prepare for transition, for the blessing of all that has been, and for faith in all that is to come, that as one body, we will rejoice and grieve, pray and discern God’s yearning for our life together. (The people add their prayers for the diocese, its congregations and members, silently or aloud.)
God who has come to show us the way,
Make yourself known through us.
For this nation. For those in public office throughout
this land, and for those of us who call them to responsibility and accountability, that together, we may hold a clear vision of justice and compassion. (The people add their prayers for the country and those in authority, silently or aloud.)
God who has come to show us the way,
Make yourself known through us.
For our world. That with you working through us, the poor may be blessed, the weeping may laugh, and those who war with one another may know the hope of peace.
(The people add their prayers in intercession and thanksgiving for the whole world, silently or aloud.)
God who has come to show us the way,
Make yourself known through us.
For this community. For prophets and teachers, for all those of glorious and varied gifts, that our common life may be strengthened as we offer ourselves, affirm those around us, and join in mission together.
(The people add their prayers for the concerns and gifts of the local community, silently or aloud.)
God who has come to show us the way,
Make yourself known through us.
For all who suffer, and all who suffer with them, that we may know your Holy Presence in the midst of pain, and tears and sorrow, trusting in your tender mercy and the compassion of those around us.
(The people add their prayers for those who suffer in body, mind or spirit, silently or aloud.)
God who has come to show us the way,
Make yourself known through us.
For those who have died. For memories of joy and
moments of grief; and for the sure and certain
knowledge that, as your beloved, they live in your infinite love and rest in eternal life.
(The people add their prayers for those who have died, silently or aloud.)
God who has come to show us the way,
We offer ourselves to you.
The Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect.
Confession of Sin BCP 360
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
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.
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Passing of the Peace BCP 360
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Offertory LEVAS 143
The Bread and the Wine
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 365
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 Him 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.
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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:
Sanctus BCP 362
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.
Please stand, sit, or kneel, as you are comfortable.
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.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed
for us
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you,
and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with
thanksgiving.
(All baptized persons are welcome at the altar. If
you’d rather receive a blessing, come to the altar and
cross your arms.)
Communion Hymn Taize “Jesus, remember me”
Post-Communion Prayer BCP 365
Let us pray.
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 Hymn Hymnal 362
Announcements
Dismissal
We welcome you all to this morning’s worship service, and invite you to join us for fellowship immediately following!
ASSISTING with today’s service:
Lector: Todd Johnson
UPCOMING SERVICES:
1/15/23 Morning Prayer Rite 2, Joyce Holden leading
1/22/23 Morning Prayer Rite 1, Todd Johnson leading
1/29/23 Morning Prayer Rite 2, Joyce Holden leading
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1/9 Audrey Johnson’s birthday
1/24 Bennett Linden’s birthday
SAINTS CELEBRATED THIS WEEK:
1/10 William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645
1/13 Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, 367
CONTINUED PRAYERS: Bob; Bobbie; Sue; Ed &
Audrey; Joyce; Bob & Donna; Jamie & Marvin; Jill;
Julie; John; Harriet; John; Arnold; Paul Barth; Linda;
Carrie; Lily & Violet; Al; Vickie; Lonnie; Corky; Sarah;
Todd; Lonnie; JoAnn; Ted & Julie; Sherri; Helen;
Eleanor; Sam’s sister & family; Eric; Mary’s family; Mark
PRAY FOR those who are suffering the effects of the
pandemic & the 1.1+M Americans who’ve lost their
lives.
PRAY FOR those who have suffered loss due to gun
violence, & those who live these threats every day.
PRAY FOR the underemployed, the unemployed &
the homeless
PRAY FOR THOSE IN HARM’S WAY especially our
service men & women
PRAY FOR the people of Ukraine
PRAY FOR refugees worldwide.
CYCLE OF PRAYER: Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop; Bonnie Perry, our Bishop; Moises Quezada Mota, Bishop of the Diocese of the Dominican Republic; Elizabeth Eaton, ELCA Presiding Bishop; Donald P Kreiss, ELCA Bishop, SE Michigan Synod; Craig A Satterlee, ELCA Bishop, NW Lower Michigan Synod; our Diocesan retired community household; Our Diocesan household; St Andrews’s, Livonia; Trinity Church, Belleville; Church of the Pentecost, Bonao, DR
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS IN THE DIOCESE
Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m.
New Ministry Celebration for The Rev. Tom Ferguson
St. Aidan's, Ann Arbor
SAVE THESE DATES!
Sunday, February 19 at 4:00 p.m.
A Diocesan Celebration Commemorating The Rev. Absalom Jones
The First African-American Episcopal Priest
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit
Saturday, May 6
Diocesan Ministry Fair
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit
THE VESTRY OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Senior Warden Todd Johnson
Treasurer Joyce Holden
Clerk Sam Abraham
Jan Buchin
Ted Wilkins
COMMITTEES OF CHRIST CHURCH, ADRIAN
Budget & Finance Joyce Holden
Buildings & Grounds Todd Johnson 517-662-0782l
Church Secretary Joyce Holden 517-918-0108l
Church Office 517-263-1162
The Rev. Dan Buchin 616-710-0859 Cell
[email protected]
www.christchurchadrian.org
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