The Second Sunday of Christmas January 3, 2021, 11 a.m.Jan 01, 2021  · The Second Sunday of Christmas January 3, 2021, 11 a.m. This service is taken from The Renewed Ancient Text

The Second Sunday of Christmas January 3, 2021, 11 a.m.

This service is taken from The Renewed Ancient Text of The Book of

Common Prayer (2019) of the Anglican Church in North America. Physical acts of worship – crossing †, bowing ↓ – are optional.

* Note- You may come to the church parking lot to livestream the service at 8:45 or 11 am and a priest will come out at the appropriate time to distribute

communion. We are also distributing Eucharist to use on Sundays during the service at the church on Wednesdays 12-2 pm.

PRELUDE Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming (Hymn 81) 1994, James Woodman (b. 1957) HYMN Christians, make a joyful sound

Christians, make a joyful sound, sing to all the world around: He is in a manger found, the Holy One, the infant Son of Mary. Let the people join to say that Christ the Lord is born today, till the very earth shall raise the song of praise.

Noel! Noel! Christ is born, the infant Son of Mary. Mighty God, Emmanuel, Prince, of whom the prophets tell, Child announced by Gabriel, the Holy One, the infant Son of Mary. Let the people join to say that Christ the Lord is born today, till the very earth shall raise the song of praise. Noel! Noel! Christ is born, the infant Son of Mary. Love is here to seek and save— heaven’s Master as a slave: God so loved the world, he gave the Holy One, the infant Son of Mary. Let the people join to say that Christ the Lord is born today, till the very earth shall raise the song of praise. Noel! Noel! Christ is born, the infant Son of Mary. Words & Music: Resonet in laudibus 14th century Latin carol Translation: Michael A. Perry (1942–1996) Copyright © 1986 Hope Publishing Co. One License A–717533 THE ACCLAMATION 2019 Book of Common Prayer, p. 145

Celebrant: † For unto us a Child is born, People: Unto us a Son is given. Amen. (Isaiah 9:6) THE COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP, p. 124

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.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY The Second Sunday of Christmas, BCP, p. 601

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray.

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE COLLECT FOR THE CIRCUMCISION AND HOLY NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BCP, p. 625

Almighty God, your blessed Son fulfilled the covenant of circumcision for our sake, and was given the Name that is above every name: Give us grace faithfully to bear his Name, and to worship him with pure hearts according to the New Covenant; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE EPISTLE (sitting) Romans 1:1-7

After the reading: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN A Child is born in Bethlehem

A Child is born in Bethlehem; Alleluia! Rejoice therefore, Jerusalem! Alleluia, alleluia! The Word of God, th’eternal Son, Alleluia! our human flesh has taken on. Alleluia, alleluia! Not sprung from mortal father, he Alleluia! is born of pure virginity. Alleluia, alleluia! Made like to us in human kin, Alleluia! unlike us in respect of sin. Alleluia, alleluia! He lies within a manger poor Alleluia! and reigns as King for evermore. Alleluia, alleluia! At this glad birth, with one accord Alleluia! let us rejoice and bless the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Words & Music: Puer natus in Bethlehem 13th century Latin carol Translation: Composite including The New Oxford Book of Carols Copyright © 1992 Oxford University Press One License A–71755 THE GOSPEL (standing) (The sign of the cross may be made with the thumb on forehead, lips, chest, to remind us to honor Christ with our thoughts, words, and heart.)

Before the reading: ††† The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: ↓ Glory to you, Lord Christ. ↑ Luke 2:15-21

After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. People: ↓ Praise to you, Lord Christ. ↑ THE SERMON Dcn. Joshua Eipper THE NICENE CREED (standing) BCP, p. 126

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, ↓ Jesus Christ, ↑ the only-begotten 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, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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, who with the Father and the Son ↓ is worshiped and glorified, ↑ who 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. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (kneeling or sitting) Times and Seasons

Celebrant: In peace let us pray to the Lord.

Intercessor: Jesus, whose mother was Mary: we pray for families: especially for those in need, for those in need of reconciliation – with your presence bring joy, love, and deep connection. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Jesus, cradled in a manger and soon to be a displaced person: we pray for the homeless, for refugees, for all those living in conditions that are unsafe or of stress and danger – with your presence bring justice, hope, dignity, and a new future. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Jesus, sharing the stable with the animals: we pray for your entire creation, the expression of your wisdom and self-giving love – with your presence bring cleansing, thriving, and in us, your image-bearers, bring humility and wonder. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Jesus, worshiped by shepherds and kings: we pray for all the races, peoples, and nations of the earth, especially in places of violence, ongoing conflict, and ethnic division – with your presence bring an awareness of the gift of life which has been given freely to each of us, and of the unity of all mankind as your creation in your image. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Jesus, our Emmanuel, God with us: we pray now aloud or in our heart for those near or known to us who are in any particular need or pain – with your presence bring wholeness. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Celebrant: Lord Jesus, you came among us in great humility, for so great is your love. May you receive all honor and glory as you continue your work of creating a redeemed and wholly-new creation, heaven and earth made one. Amen.

THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN BCP, p. 129

Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God.

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. THE PEACE Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And with your spirit.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (Click Here to View)

OFFERING The opportunity to worship through giving is available here. You may also place an offering in the drop box to the rear of the sanctuary as you exit. HYMN 93 Angels from the realms of glory

Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o’er all the earth; ye, who sang creation’s story, now proclaim Messiah’s birth: Come and worship, come and worship,

worship Christ, the new-born King. Shepherds in the field abiding, watching o’er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, yonder shines the infant Light: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the new-born King. Sages, leave your contemplations; brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations; ye have seen his natal star: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the new-born King. Saints before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear, suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the new-born King. Words: 1816, James Montgomery (1771–1854) Music: Regent Square, 1866, Henry Smart (1813–1879) THE OFFERTORY PRAYER BCP, p. 131

All things come from you, O Lord, And of your own have we given you. (1 Chronicles 29:14) THE SURSUM CORDA (standing) BCP, p. 132

It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. The Preface of Christmas BCP, p. 152 Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary his mother, was made truly man, yet without the stain of sin, that we might be cleansed from sin and given the right to become your children. 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:

THE SANCTUS BCP, p. 131/S 125

THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (kneeling or sitting) BCP, p. 132

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son Jesus Christ into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and offered himself once for all, that by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace.

On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body, which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.” †

Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in remembrance of me.” †

Celebrant: Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: All: 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, and we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. † Sanctify us also, that we may worthily receive this holy Sacrament, and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us and we in him. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us with all your saints into the joy of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face.

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.

THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP, p. 134

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:

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, for ever and ever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9–13) THE FRACTION BCP, p. 135

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION BCP, p. 677

(Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to possess you within my soul. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, together with all your faithful people gathered around every

altar of your Church, and I embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.) HYMN 81 Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse’s lineage coming as seers of old have sung. It came, a blossom bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night. Isaiah ‘twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind, with Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind. To show God’s love aright, she bore to us a Savior, when half spent was the night. O Flow’r, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, dispel in glorious splendor the darkness everywhere; true man, yet very God, from sin and death now save us, and share our every load.

Words & Music: Es ist ein Ros, 15th century German Translation: Composite Stanza 3 copyright © 1925 Church Publishing, Inc. One License A–717533 THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER BCP, p. 137

Heavenly Father, 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. 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 for ever. Amen. THE BLESSING BCP, p. 137

Response: Amen. THE DISMISSAL BCP, p. 138

Response: Thanks be to God. HYMN 99 Go tell it on the mountain

Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born! While shepherds kept their watching

o’er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens

there shone a holy light.

Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain

that Jesus Christ is born!

The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus

that hailed our Savior’s birth.

Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain

that Jesus Christ is born!

Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation

that blessèd Christmas morn.

Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain

that Jesus Christ is born!

Words & Music: African-American spiritual

POSTLUDE Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming (Hymn 81) 1994, James Woodman (b. 1957)

Dan McKinley, organ Erin Cherry, vocalist