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Second Sunday after the Epiphany:January 17, 2021 — 11:00 a.m.

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• In-person Holy Eucharist in the Garden Chapel on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and in the Garth on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

• Online Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m.• Text BBTS and a dollar amount (example: BBTS $x,xxx) to 73256 to give

to Bethesda using text messaging.• Follow the Light at BBTSVirtual.org. Check the site for updates on all of

our offerings and details for the program year.

During this time, you can quickly find all the ways we’re connecting at bbtsvirtual.org. Our Facebook page (BBTSChurch) provides updates,

information, streaming services, and encouragement.

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Prelude Præludium in D, BuxWV 139 Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

Please join in singingHymnal 1982 #7 Christ whose glory fills the skies Ratisbon

Holy Eucharist and HomilyRite II at 11:00 a.m.

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The Word of GodAcclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.Collect for Purity

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.

Please join in singingHymnal 1982 S-236 Canticle 13: Benedictus es. Domine John Rutter (b. 1945)

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Collect of the Day Celebrant 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 congregation is seated.

Lesson 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Reader: Bill EckbergNow the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called,

“Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. The Lord called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said,

“Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up

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and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 (read in unison)

1 Lord, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 2 You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways. 3 Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, O Lord, know it altogether. 4 You press upon me behind and before * and lay your hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; * it is so high that I cannot attain to it. 12 For you yourself created my inmost parts; * you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 13 I will thank you because I am marvelously made; * your works are wonderful, and I know it well. 14 My body was not hidden from you, * while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths of the earth. 15 Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written in your book; * they were fashioned day by day, when as yet there was none of them. 16 How deep I find your thoughts, O God! * how great is the sum of them! 17 If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand; * to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours.

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Epistle 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Reader: Bill Eckberg“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food,” and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, “The two shall be one flesh.” But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

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

Gospel John 1:43-51 Before the Gospel Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him,

“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

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

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Homily The RectorA brief period of silence follows the Homily.

Nicene Creed 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: Form IV The Leader and People pray responsively.

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.Grant, Almighty God, that Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Peter, our Bishop, the clergy of this parish; and all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

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Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations—especially Donald, our President; Joe, our President-elect; Ron, our Governor; and the Mayor and members of the Town Council—in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially all who are or recently have been hospitalized, and all on our parish prayer list; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

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The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

Almighty God, ruler of all things in heaven and on earth, we pray for this nation, as we prepare to witness again the lawful transition of power from one party to another. We pray for Donald who lays down the mantle of leadership and for Joe who takes it up, and for all our elected and appointed leaders that they would know your love and lead with compassion and courage. We pray that all people of faith in this country would bear witness to the hallowed common ground of your unending and unconditional love that we share. We pray that each of us would be a voice of faith, hope, and love that can rise above and heal the despair and rancor that pervade our common life. May this parish be a beacon of light and truth to cast out division, suspicion, and hatred, that we may, as individuals and as a community of faith, find the grace to boldly live into your Kingdom. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen.

Confession of SinLet 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.

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.

Greeting and Announcements

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The Holy CommunionOffertory

Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts. - Psalm 29:2Even though we cannot pass the plate, we invite you to continue your pattern of giving by making a gift online at bbts.org/give/, or by texting BBTS and a dollar amount (example: BBTS $x,xxx) to 73256 to give to Bethesda using text messaging, or by calling 561-655-4554 right now to make your gift.

Behold, the tabernacle of God William Harris (1883–1973)

The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer 2 from Enriching Our Worship 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 our thanks and praise.

The Celebrant proceedsWe praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love.And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:

Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and the Spirit of God dwelleth within you: for the temple of God is holy, Which temple ye are: for the love of whom ye do this day celebrate the joys of the temple with a season of festivity. Alleluia.

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Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal 1982 S-128 William Mathias (1934-1992)

The congregation kneels or remains standing, and the Celebrant continues

Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new

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Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice.Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made.In the fullness of time bring us, with all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world.Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN. CelebrantAnd now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,Celebrant and PeopleOur 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 BreadThe Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.Fraction Anthem for Epiphany Stuart Forster (b. 1971)

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Celebrant 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.

CommunionIn apartheid South Africa many prisoners were denied the sacraments and had to find other ways of taking Spiritual Communion. This found its way into the 1989 Anglican Church of Southern Africa Prayer Book as a help to others who could not receive:Jesus, may all that is you flow into me. May your body and blood be my food and drink. May your passion and death be my strength and life. Jesus, with you by my side enough has been given. May the shelter I seek be the shadow of your cross. Let me not run from the love which you offer but hold me safe from the forces of evil. On each of my dyings shed your light and your love. Keep calling to me until that day comes when, with your saints, I may praise you for ever. Amen.

The congregation stands when the Celebrant returns to the altar.Postcommunion Prayer (Enriching our Worship, page 69) Celebrant and People

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The BlessingThe peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

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Please join in singingHymnal 1982 #707 Take my life Hollingside

The Dismissal Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Postlude Toccata Georgi Mushel (1909-1989)

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We pray for the repose of the soul ofSarah Helen Dempwolf Goodhue

Alexander Joseph KentWilbur Joseph Rau

Prayers for healing and wholeness have been asked for...Addy, Andrea, Angel, Angela, Angelique, Ann, Anthony, Arlo, Arnold, Arthur, Asha, Austin, Bert, Bianca, Bill, Bob, Bobby, Brittany, Carlos, Carmen, Caroline, Carolyn, Charles, Chris, Chrissy, Christine, Christopher, Crook family, Crystal, Dalia, Daniel, David, Davidson, Deborah, Diane, DJ, Don, Donald, Donna, Ed, Eileen, Elinor, Elizabeth, Ellen, Emmy, Eugene, Eva, Faisant family, Frank, Fred, Freya, Gail, Gay, Gerry, Ginny, Glenn, Gloria, Greg, Gunnar, Hal, Harker family, Hastey family, Helen, Holly, Hunter, Ian, Isabel, Jack, Jacquie, Jaime, James, Jane, Jeanne, Jedlyn, Jeff, Jess, Joan, Joanie, Joaquin, John, John Joseph, Jordan, Kathryn, Katie, Kelley, Kelly Ann, Ken, Kent family, Kendall, Kristina, Larry, Linda, Louise, Lourdes, Lucy, Lynn, Mallory, Marcia, Maria, Marie, Mariette, Marge, Maria Elena, Mariela, Marilyn, Mark, Marshall, Martin, Mary, Mary Ann, Mary Louise, Marty, Matt, Matthew, Melissa, Meredith, Michael, Mota family, Nolan family, Norma, Oakley, Olga, Oliver, Osinachi, Pam, Pat, Patricia, Peggy, Peter, Prescott, Prior family, Raymond, Regine, Richard, Ricky, Rob, Robbie, Robert, Rosa, Sarah, Shannon, Sharon, Shawn, Stan, Stansbarger-Shy family, Stephen, Sue, Susan, Suzy, Taryn, Thais, Theresa, Thomas, Tim, Tom, Tricia, Troy, Vince, Ward, Webster family, Wendy, Wentz family, Yessennia, and those serving our country… Alex, Austin, Benjamin, Christian, Clara, Elizabeth, Eric, George, Harold, Herbert, John, Lorne, Luster Michael, Mantis, Sean, Thomas, Tommy, and William.

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The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Liturgical materials are from The Book of Common Prayer, 1979; The Book of Occasional Services, 2018; and Enriching our Worship, 1998.Hymns and service music used by permission from One License A-733767.All rights reserved worldwide.

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Bethesda’s Mission is to experience the clear and strong presence of God and to understand and spread Christ’s teachings through

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Announcements for Sunday, January 17

• Virtual Coffee Hour | Today | Zoom Following the 11:00 a.m. service, we’ll gather in a Zoom meeting for a virtual coffee hour. Visit https://zoom.us/j/767290148.

• Private Prayer and Communion | Today | Church| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Church is open for private prayer and the reception of communion.

• Follow the Light at BBTSVirtual.org. Check for updates on all of our offerings and details for the program year.WORSHIP In-person Holy Eucharist in the Garden Chapel, Sundays at 8:00 a.m. In-person Holy Eucharist in the Garth, Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Online Holy Eucharist, Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m.ADULTS Sundays following the service, virtual Coffee Hour & Fellowship Tuesday, December 22, 11:00 a.m. Previewing the Lectionary with Canon Tom O’Brien Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. virtual yogaCHILDREN & YOUTH Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (K–5th Grade) Sundays, 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (8th Grade) Mondays, 8:00 p.m. Pilgrimage Group (9th–12th Grade) Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group (6th–12th Grade) Thursday (Monthly), 10:00 a.m. Parents Group (0–5 years old)For more information about our upcoming events visit our website, and in our e-mail newsletter!

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Love and Love and sserveerveChurch of Church of Bethesda-by-the-SeaBethesda-by-the-Sea

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Rector and Associates

Non-Stipendiary Assisting Clergy

Wardens, Officers, and Vestry

Robert Diffenderfer, Chancellor Charles Hagy, Jr., Clerk Matthew Lorentzen, Treasurer

The Church of Bethesda-by-the-SeaThe Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480 | (561) 655-4554 | bbts.org141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480 | (561) 655-4554 | bbts.org

John BrimRaphael Clemente

Richard Crone

Sara GriffenBecky MyersTanner Rose

John SoryKatie WandoffMaury Wolfe

The Rev. James R. Harlan, Rector

Zachary Shipley, Senior Warden Connie Purcell, Junior Warden

Staff

The Rev. Canon Elizabeth R. GeitzAssisting Priest

The Rev. W. Frisby Hendricks IIIAssisting Priest

The Rev. Dr. Cecily J. TitcombDeacon for Spiritual DirectionThe Rev. Clayton B. Waddell

Deacon for Port Ministry

Daisy Alvarez, General Manager for Retail OperationsEvaristo Riestra, General Manager

Rosie Cartagena, SeamstressJonathan Goodine, Receiving Specialist

The Church Mouse and The Shoppe Staff

Fred E. StaleyAssociate for Administration

The Rev. Margaret E. McGheeAssociate for Stewardship

and Digital Ministry

The Rev. Burl SalmonAssociate for Christian Education,

Pastoral Care, and OutreachDr. Stuart A. Forster

Associate for Music & Liturgy

Program DirectorGreg Knight, Director of Children & Youth Ministries

CoordinatorsDouglas Kwoka, Communications Coordinator

April Lawrence, Evangelism, Fellowship & Membership CoordinatorAyana Pineiro,Worship & Pastoral Care Coordinator

Administrative StaffTierra Harper, Office Coordinator & Rector’s Assistant

SextonsRobert Mancuso, Sexton for Liturgical Support

Keith Risley, Sexton for GroundsJonathan Rivera, Sexton for Hospitality

William Thompson III, Sexton for Building Preservation & Lead Sexton