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Worship Plan for Sunday, April 26, 2020

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 7, 2021

Making Time to “Start the Conversation” this Lent!

Church of the Holy Trinity

6001 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

402-488-7139

www.holytrinitylincoln.com

The Rev. Dr. Clay Lein, Rector

The Rev. Samuel R. Boman, Pastor Emeritus

The Rev. John Long, II, Deacon

The Rev. Dan B Coffman, Deacon

Loretta Love, Music Director & Organist

Nancy Youngman, Hand Bell Choir Director

Welcome to all worshippers today.

No matter where you come from or what you're going through

No matter what you believe or what you doubt

No matter what you feel or just don't feel today

No matter whom you love

You are welcome into this space to be met by a God

Who knows you by name, who knows your heart,

Who knows your mind, and

Who wants to have a relationship with you.

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Book of Common Prayer (red book) is abbreviated BCP,

Welcome

OPENING MUSIC “He Leadeth Me”Loretta Love

OPENING SENTENCE BCP p. 76

I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.    Isaiah 49:6b

Collect for 5th Sunday of EpiphanyBCP p. 216

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

CONFESSION OF SIN BCP p. 79

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

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.

Psalm 147:1-12Said responsively by whole verseBCP p. 804

1Hallelujah!

How good it is to sing praises to our God! *

how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

2The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; *

he gathers the exiles of Israel.

3He heals the brokenhearted *

and binds up their wounds.

4He counts the number of the stars *

and calls them all by their names.

5Great is our LORD and mighty in power; *

there is no limit to his wisdom.

6The LORD lifts up the lowly, *

but casts the wicked to the ground.

7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; *

make music to our God upon the harp.

8He covers the heavens with clouds *

and prepares rain for the earth;

9He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *

and green plants to serve mankind.

10He provides food for flocks and herds *

and for the young ravens when they cry.

11He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *

he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;

12But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him, *

in those who await his gracious favor.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

FIRST READING: Shane Perkins1 Corinthians 9:16-23

16 If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! 17 For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.

19 For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

ReaderThe Word of the Lord.

PeopleThanks be to God.

Special Music“How Great Thou Art” Donna Kahler & Loretta LoveSecond READING:The Rev. Helen GoltlMark 1:29-39

29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31 He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.

32 That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34 And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

35 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37 When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” 38 He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” 39 And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

ReaderThe Word of the Lord.

PeopleThanks be to God.

HomilyThe Rev. Dr. Clay Lein

THE APOSTLES’ CREED said in unison BCP p. 96

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

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.

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.

The Prayers BCP p. 97

OfficiantThe Lord be with you.

PeopleAnd also with you.

OfficiantLet us pray.

THE LORD’S PRAYER said in unison BCP p. 97

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 and ever. Amen.

Litany for the people of this land

OfficiantWith all our heart and with all our mind and with all our soul, let us pray today to our Lord and Savior, saying, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.”

V.Almighty Father, we pray today for your healing and mercy to be poured out upon our land. Lead us to live together in your love, and reveal your glory in this broken world.

R.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

V.We pray for equality for all people. For our hearts to see one another as Jesus sees us. For the end to racism and prejudice in all its forms.

R.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

V.We pray for those who are hurting, grieving, angry and afraid. Bring the comfort of your Spirit to our places of pain and sorrow. Turn anger into lasting change and transform hurt into healing.

R.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

V.We pray for those who are seeking change in this world. Lord, lift up voices so they may be heard. Open our ears so we may hear. Bring the change our world so desperately needs.

R.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

V.We pray for our local communities and leaders to find ways forward in unity. Be with those who serve and protect us in this turbulent time and fill them with grace and courage.

R.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

V.We pray for the leaders of our nation to bring us together, in unity, with equality for all. Guide us, O Lord, in the ways of justice and peace, that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

R.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

V.We pray for each of us that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do. We pray for the forgiveness of our sins, and the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives.

R.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Collect for Bryan East healthcare workers

Healing God, have mercy upon us this day. Provide your guidance and protection to all who care for the sick around the world. We pray especially for the medical professionals at Bryan East as they care for those impacted by COVID. Give them courage and peace as they put themselves at risk. And encourage them with your gracious presence in all they do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

PRAYER FOR gracebCP p. 100

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with yourmighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Personal Prayers

A time of silence for each of us to offer prayers for all those on our hearts this day.

Prayer of st. chrysostom said in unison BCP p. 102

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord

to make our common supplication to you;

and you have promised through your well-beloved Son

that when two or three are gathered together in his Name

you will be in the midst of them:

Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us;

granting us in this world knowledge of your truth,

and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

CONCLUDING VERSICLE BCP p. 102

DeaconAlleluia, Alleluia, Let us bless the Lord.

PeopleThanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Announcements & Blessing

CLOSING MUSIC“Toccata” Loretta Love

Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God

and in memory of Bob and Dirk Cooley

by Shirley Cooley

This week we pray for: repose of the soul of The Rev. Ray Kline Grieb and his family; Bob; Jackie H.; the repose of the soul of Mike Janesch and for his family, the repose of the soul of Bill Krueger and for his family; the repose of the soul of Sue Fenster and for her family; Carolyn N, and all others suffering from Covid-19; John; Jean; Michelle; Virginia; Ed B.; Eboni; Carolyn K & Mary Catherine; Betsy & Don; Mike & Beth; Sarah & Holly; Lawrence; Jackie H; Vera R.; Suzanne M.; Mark; Bob N.; Roger G.; Mike S.; Lori; Jack and Ashlyn; Jan H.; Diane S.; Bob & Ellen S.; Mary Catherine; Marla; Lisa; Gretchen; the husband and son of Lori; Ann D.; Michael S.; Karen E.; Larry B.; Amy; Dee; Eddie K.; Dow C; Don M. & Jenny; Kathryn; Mark; P.; Dulcie B.; Dennis; Mike; Susie; Kris.; Anna J.; Darlene B; Mike & Beth;. Ellie; Hanney; Tom; Jane; Lee H; Will; Mary K.; Pastor Tim B.; Candace F.; Tiffany; Jerry and Mary; Mary P.; Maggie and Megan; Ray C.; Mary L; Ann W.; Glenda H.; Ann H.; Fr. Gearhart; Anne G.; Wayne; Janet G; Dick Bost.

Prayer Chain Prayer requests for Holy Trinity’s prayer chain are always welcome. Our plan is to include them on our list for a total of four weeks unless more time and prayer are needed, and we certainly understand that is sometimes the case. Please keep us updated concerning those for whom you request prayers by contacting Marilyn Dorf at (402) 489-3104 or marilyndorf@gmail.com (please note Marilyn’s new email address) or the church office holytrinity10@yahoo.com or 402-488-7139.

In Thanksgiving we pray for January Birthdays

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1Abraham Atem Akech

1Jacob Manyang

3Kaitlyn Dostal

3Michael Janesch

3Judy Tenney

10Kaeden Meyer

14Jann Horeis

17Mary Jo Tietjen

19Terry Edwards

25Ann Hudson

27Wyatt Wallesen

28 Dana Visger

30George McCabe

Happy Birthday New Baby Akuol Philip Kur. Parents Sarah Ajah Wei & Philip Kur Deng.

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray Trinity Episcopal, Norfolk The Rev. Peter Jark-Swain Creation Care ministries.

In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Burundi.

Holy Trinity Announcements

2021 Annual Meeting Election Results

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Annual Meeting. You all really blessed Jill and I with your encouragement and your gratitude. God has been at work calling us together. And there is still much more of this story that we will write together. Thank YOU!

We also approved the slate of candidates. Those elected are shown below:

Vestry MembersAnnual Council Delegates

Sr. Warden – Sue EverettMary Lu Long

Jr. Warden – Jane JaneschNancy Coffman

Vestry (2 Year) – Katie SewellDana Visger

Vestry (3 year) – Dana Visger

Vestry (3 year) – Marcia WhiteAlternate – Sue Everett

Vestry (3 year) – Mike Norris

Thanks to all of those elected for their willingness to serve!

It’s not too Late for our Souper Bowl of Caring:

If it’s SNOWING on 2/6

you can bring them in

Next Saturday – Feb. 13,

10:00 am to Noon.

Souper Bowl of Caring “DROP OFF” Version

Each year we have had the Souper Bowl of Caring to gather food for the Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach Ministry. This year, we may not be able to gather in person but we are still going to BLESS those in need.

We are a Church that BLESSES Others!

Collect SOUP then DROP IT OFF at our “Souper Bowl” collection on

Saturday, Feb. 6 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Bring it to the South Door and place the soup on your team’s table!

Saturday – 2/6/2021

Between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

At the South Door!

**After 2/6 you can call the church to make sure the doors are

open and then bring your canned goods on up.

Put Ash Wednesday Services

on Your Calendar (2/17)

Ash Wednesday this year is on February 17th. We plan on having several IN-PERSON services on that day, with the imposition of Ashes and Communion. We will be practicing all the diocesan approved safety protocols with social distancing and masks. We will have three services that day to provide plenty of room to spread out. We look forward to being together again.

Service Times:

7:00 am (without music)

12:00 pm (with music)

7:00 pm (with music)

JOIN us for Our Lenten Program!

This year instead of giving something up,

Why not Take Something On?

…Something that doesn’t take 30 minutes.

…Something that I can do anywhere.

…Something that just might end up sticking as a habit long after Lent is over.

This Lent we are inviting the whole church to join together in a program called:

“Let Us Pray!”

Here’s how it works. The Anglican tradition encourages folks to pray at least one of four times during the day. They are “Morning Prayer,” “Noonday Prayer,” “Evening Prayer,” and “Compline.”

This Lent we will be providing a small booklet using prayers from our Book of Common Prayer. They are called “Devotions for Individuals and Families.”

We are asking everyone to set at least ONE time a day to pray one of the short liturgies. It should only take five minutes. And it might actually end up becoming your new normal for long after Lent is finished.

Watch for information in your Lenten Care Packages next week!