GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCHTHE PLAINS, VIRGINIA

The Second Sundayafter the Epiphany

January 14, 201710:30 A.M.

The Holy Eucharist: Rite IIWelcome to Grace. In order to prepare for worship and allow for private prayer, we ask that silence be observed upon entering, and that you silence cell phones.

“S” numbers are found in the front section of the blue hymnal.

Opening Voluntary There is a balm in Gilead Joe Utterback

The people stand as able at the start of the hymn.Hymn 371 Thou, whose almighty word Moscow

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Celebrant 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.

Canticle 11 The Third Song of Isaiah Surge, illuminareThe initial refrain is sung by the choir; repeated by all. The verses are sung by the choir.

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The Collect of the DayCelebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The people are seated.

The First Lesson 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Insert

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

Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Sung by the cantor Insert

The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Insert

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

The people stand as able.Hymn I, the Lord of sea and sky

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Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel John 1:43-51 Insert

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

The people are seated.

The Sermon The Reverend Weston Mathews

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The people stand as able.S 105 The Nicene Creed Calvin Hampton

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Prayers of the People The people are seated.Names in bold are spoken aloud by the congregation.

IntercessorIn peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

For all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation;For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Shannon, Susan, and Ted, our Bishops; and for all bishops and other ministers, including Weston, our Rector;For all who serve God in his Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, including Anne Nordness, Sam Daunt, and those on our Parish prayer list; and for Kate Snow and Joseph Neyhart, who are away from home in the service of our country.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions.

Hear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

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The People may add their own thanksgivings.

We will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions.

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.

CelebrantLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Celebrant and PeopleMost merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin 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.

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

The congregation is seated.

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

The OffertoryOffertory Anthem Blessed are the pure in heart H. Walford Davies

Blessed are the pure in heart,For they shall see our God;

The secret of the Lord is theirs,Their heart is Christ’s abode.

Please stand as the offerings are brought forward.

The children are invited to come forward at this time and stand around the altar for the communion liturgy.

Presentation Hymn 380, st. 3 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Old 100th

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING: Eucharistic Prayer D

The people remain standing as able.

Celebrant  It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever.

Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance.

Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing,

Holy, Holy, Holy Sanctus Lena McLin

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CelebrantWe acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.

Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new.

And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all.

When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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."

Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup,

Celebrant and PeopleMemorial Acclamation S 141 McNeil Robinson

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The Celebrant continuesLord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name.

Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.

And grant that we may find our inheritance with all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. Amen.And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

S 119 The Lord’s Prayer Plainsong

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Fraction Anthem Agnus Dei Marjorie Landsmark-Delewis 

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Celebrant  The Gifts of God for the People of God. 

All baptized persons, including children, are invited to receive Communion. Please extend your hands to receive the bread, one supporting the other. To receive the wine, you may guide the cup to your lips or intinct (dip) the edge of the wafer in the wine. If you choose not to receive the bread or the wine, simply fold your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. Gluten-free wafers are available on request at the communion rail.

Music during communion (you are invited to sing the hymns.) Communion Hymn 440 Blessed Jesus, at thy word Liebster JesuCommunion Hymn I have decided to follow Jesus

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Communion Hymn We shall overcome

The Post Communion PrayerThe people are seated.Celebrant Let us pray.

Celebrant and PeopleAlmighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom.

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And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

Epiphany BlessingMay Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Hymn 599 Lift every voice and sing Lift Every Voice

The Dismissal

Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Please be mindful of those who wish to maintain prayerful silence following the service.

Closing Voluntary Offertoire in A Major Théodore DuboisCopyright permission has been granted for: Sursum Corda, Memorial Acclamation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719710.

SERVING TODAY

Celebrant and Preacher  The Rev. Weston MathewsOrganist and Choirmaster  Dr. Jason Farris

Eucharistic Ministers  8am Donna Wood 10:30 a.m. Keith Nelsen Stroud, Doug RichterCrucifer 10:30 a.m. Addison Young

Torch Bearers Gracie and Hatcher YoungGospel Bearer 10:30 a.m. Tessa Holladay

Ushers  8am Tim Karney 10:30am Donna and Alan CaudillAltar Guild  Judy Umland, Diana Asher

Flower Guild  Enid AdamsOblation Bearers & Greeters  Denise and Jeff Lambert

Tellers Neil Polhemus, Charles G. Turner, IIICoffee Hour Ronnie and Lester Levay

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The Grace Church Prayer List

Tim BergJohn BurchPaul BuschRachel CaprioCatherine ClarkNancy DaughertySam DauntBarbara Douglas

Christina ElginDean ElginMichelle EylerCharlotte GravesAnne GroverDeb GroverDaniel HostetlerCharles HowdershellBunny Nash

Anne NordnessIsabelle NorrisDenny RyusWoody and Lucy WaescheJoie WeiherCurtis WhitticarDebbie ZarecorJohnnie Lu Zarecor

If you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please contact the church office.540-253-5177, ext. 101.

Paul Smith (1/1), Henry Rogers (1/2), Kira Tiller (1/4), Joyce Potter (1/11),Cindy Valk (1/11), Shannon Rogers (1/12), Elle Seager (1/14), Austin Weatherford (1/15), William Alexander (1/16), Mary Stoy (1/16), Roger Pearson (1/17), Lexie Gaines-Smith (1/20), Barbara Douglas (1/21), Robyn Kane (1/23), Marcia Markey (1/23), Monica Karney (1/24), Tommy Middleton (1/26), Jane Weatherford (1/26), Friend Rogers (1/30), Larry Umland (1/30) Did we miss your birthday? Please let the church office know. 540-253-5177, ext. 101; gracechurch@gracetheplains.org.

Grace Church Stewardship 2018It’s not too late to make your 2018 pledge!

Pledge cards are in the pews and on the table in the vestibule.

Your pledge may also be made online at www.gracetheplains.org.Click “Make Your Pledge 2018.”

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Today: Sunday School and Confirmation Mini Open HouseStop by in between services to check out your child's classroom and talk to the teachers.

S unday School begins on January 21 at 9 a.m. Families who have received Youth and Family Ministry emails should expect to see an email with information on classes for their children, if they

indicated interest in attending Sunday School and/or Confirmation Class. If you would like more information on Sunday School or other Youth and Family Ministry topics, please contact Heather Pixton at 703-909-1255 or pixton.house@gmail.com.

New Music during Epiphanytide: Singing parts of our worship that are normally spoken can open our hearts to God in new and different ways. To this end, we will sing the Nicene Creed and the Lord's Prayer for all of the Sundays in Epiphanytide (until February 11).

In honor of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, and anticipating the observance of Black History Month (February), our service music pieces (Hymn of Praise, Sanctus, Agnus Dei) during Epiphanytide will employ Gospel idioms, and some of our hymns will be African-American spirituals.

Choral EvensongOn Sunday, Feb. 11 at 5pm, please join us for a special service of Choral Evensong, with the Grace Church Choir, to mark the close of the season of Epiphany. A reception will follow.

Wood Ministry Workday: Weather permitting, the woodchucks of the Grace Firewood Ministry will ascend to Robert Lawrence’s mountaintop property, off Halfway Road (north of The Plains), for a workday on Sat., Jan. 20. We have a lot of rounds to split, and many thanks to Jeff Brown, William Skinner, Rick Miller and Richard Asher for helping thus far with deliveries. – Paul Smith

Adult Forum: On January 21 the Adult Forum will begin a series on one of the great world religions—Islam. The focus of the course, through video presentations, will be to better understand Islam’s role as a religion and as a way of life. In 12 lectures, moving from Mohammed to the present, from the 7th to the 21st centuries, we will explore Muslim beliefs, practices, and history in the context of its significance and impact on Muslim life and society through the ages, as well as world events today. The Forum will be held on Sundays from 9:15—10:15 a.m., meeting upstairs in the Education Wing. Each Sunday is a self-contained lesson so participate when you can. Please join us to learn more about the second largest and fastest-growing world religion.

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January Community Lunch: Delicious BBQ sandwiches!Saturday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come share a free & friendly community lunch with your neighbors- and bring a friend! All ages are welcome to this monthly event, held on the 4th Saturday of the month. If you would like to help out with cooking, serving or cleaning up, contact Sue Smith at sue@paulandsuesmith.net or 540-2702-0410.

January donations for Second Hand GracesWe are now accepting January donations of pencils, pens, notebook paper, composition books and paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, paper napkins, tissues). Please being donations to church by Thursday, Jan. 18 and place on the cart in the breezeway outside the Parish Hall. Setup and distribution takes place at the Warrenton United Methodist Church on Friday, Jan. 19 from 3-5 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 20 from 8-10:30 a.m. Please contact Pat Tucker for more information or to volunteer: ptuck@infionline.net or 540-347-3883.

Your Rise Against Hunger meals have shipped! The 15,000 Rise Against Hunger meals Grace parishioners helped package on 11/11/2017 are now in a shipping container holding 285,120 meals, on its way to the Dominican Republic. The meals will be distributed by CitiHope International, a Rise Against Hunger partner that nourishes lives through food assistance and other services in the Dominican Republic. To learn more, visit www.riseagainsthunger.org/world-aid.

2017 year-end contribution statements are available for pickup in the Parish Hall. Remaining statements will be mailed out on Tuesday, January 16.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH6507 Main Street, P.O. Box 32, The Plains, Virginia 20198

Phone: 540-253-5177 Fax: 540-253-5193 www.gracetheplains.orgSTAFF

Rector, The Rev. Weston MathewsDirector of Music, Dr. Jason Farris; Parish Administrator, Mary Ball

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The Holy Eucharist: Rite II8:00 am

Opening Acclamation BCP 355Surge, illuminare BCP 87Collect of the Day Insert

The Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson 1 Samuel 3:1-20 InsertPsalm 139:1-5, 12-17 InsertSecond Lesson 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 InsertThe Gospel John 1:43-51 Insert

Sermon The Reverend Weston MathewsThe Nicene Creed BCP 358Prayers of the People Page 9The Peace BCP 360Welcome and Announcements

The Holy Communion

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer D BCP 372The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364Breaking of the Bread BCP 364The Distribution of Communion

All baptized persons, including children, are invited to receive Communion. Please extend your hands to receive the bread. To receive the wine, you may guide the cup to your lips or intinct (dip) the edge of your wafer in the wine. If you choose not to receive the bread or the wine, simply fold your arms across your chest to receive a blessing.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the communion rail.

Post-communion Prayer BCP 366The Blessing Page 12The Dismissal BCP 366

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