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February 28 Second Sunday of Lent
Our worship begins with silent meditation at 10:55 am
Silent Procession The Word of God
The Penitential Order BCP 351 The Decalogue BCP 350 The Confession BCP 352 Trisagion (S-102) The Collect: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." But Abram said, "O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" And Abram said, "You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir." But the word of the LORD came to him, "This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir." He brought him outside and said, "Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your descendants be." And he believed the LORD; and the LORD reckoned it to him as righteousness. Then he said to him, "I am the LORD who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess." But he said, "O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?" He said to him, "Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon." He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him. When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, "To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates."
Psalm 27
1
The LORD is my light
and my salvation;
2 When evildoers came upon
me to eat up my flesh, * stumbled and fell.
3 Though an army should
encamp against me, *
4 And though war should rise
up against me, *
5 One thing have I asked of
the LORD; of my life;
6 To behold the fair beauty
of the LORD *
7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe
in his shelter; *
8 Even now he lifts up my
head *
9 Therefore I will offer in
his dwelling an oblation
10 Hearken to my voice, O
LORD, when I call; *
11 You speak in my heart and
say, "Seek my face." *
12 Hide not your face from
me, *
13 You have been my helper;
14 Though my father and my
mother forsake me, *
15 Show me your way, O LORD;
*
16 Deliver me not into the
hand of my adversaries, *
17 What if I had not believed
18
O tarry and await
the LORD'S pleasure;
Philippians 3:17-4:1 Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
Sequence Hymn (insert) “On Christ, the solid rock”
Luke 13:31-35 Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
The Sermon The Rev. Linda Nye The Nicene Creed BCP 358 The Prayers of the People Form V BCP 389 For Those in the Armed Forces Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad (especially your servants James Purdy and David Kallam in Afghanistan and Lloyd Payne, Eddie Sullivan in Iraq, Brian Hogancamp and Charlie Fosbroke). Defend them day-by-day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them: and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace Birthday Prayer: Watch over your child, O Lord, as her days increase; bless and guide her wherever she may be. Strengthen her when she stands; comfort her when discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if she falls; and in her heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Offertory Anthem Chancel Choir Presentation Hymn 143 “The glory of these forty days” The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C (Stand or Kneel) BCP 369 The Sanctus “Holy, holy, holy Lord” S-130 The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 The Breaking of the Bread Agnus Dei “Lamb of God” S-161 Hymns during Communion 707 “Take my life and let it be consecrated” 324 “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” Post Communion Prayer BCP 366 Hymn 401 “The God of Abraham praise” Silent Procession Bow Down Before The Lord (all kneel) Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Dismissal People: Thanks be to God
Please remember in your prayers:
The family of Nan Preas,
Grace Atkins, Louise Soyars, Guy Buckle, Jimmy Clark, Ann & Bobby
Shelton, Ann Arnold, Vicky Slaughter, Eric Alaxandar, Charles Roberts, Doug
Rorie, George Kissenberth, Zane Mizell, Mary Katherine Stone, Henry Fort,
Melissa F. Buchelli, Marie Anderson, Rosemary, Penny Horsley, William, Jane,
Otis, Jerry Garner, Phyllis, Leonard, Tim, Mike, Tanya, Deb, Deborah, Joanne,
Jeff & Anne, Georgie, Lisa, Loretta, Earl & Sarah, Shannon, Brad, Jewel, Cora,
Marianne, Cindy, Frank, June, Eunice, Tom.
Lector: Susan Stone Eucharistic Minister: Mike Redman* & Ben Tucker Acolytes: Josh Petty, Caysey Petty, Hannah Kallam
Serving Next Week: (Mar.7) Lector: Ted Fix Eucharistic Minister: Mack & mary Jane McKinney Acolytes: Will Dallas, Steven Dallas, Jacob Southern
Announcements:
Deedra Ivie February 28 David Scales March 1 Harrison Stone: March 2 Steven Dallas: March 3 Rosemary Miller: March 3 Steve & the Rev. Linda Nye March 3
Stewardship: Out of the fullness of His grace, He has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another.
Our Lenten Book Study continues tonight; we will read “Radical Welcome” by Stephanie Spellers. We will begin with a light supper at 6:00 pm, followed by the study at 7:00pm.
Epiphany Sweatshirts The youth are taking orders for sweatshirts NOW. They are scheduled for delivery the first week of March. They are Graphite Gray with white letters, Church of the Epiphany, est. 1844. The price is $25.00 each; sizes available are XS-2XL. Let Teresa or Vicky know how many you want to order.
The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop The Rt. Rev. William O. Gregg, Assistant Bishop The Rt. Rev. Alfred C. Marble, Jr., Assisting Bishop The Rev. Linda Nye, Rector Mr. Gene Burns, Organist / Choirmaster Mr. Mike Redman, Verger Mrs. Betty Walton, Administrative Assistant Mr. Ted Fix, Treasurer
Epiphany Vestry Members:
Ben Tucker, Sr. Warden Babby Dineen, Jr. Warden Ron Minichello Mary Ivie Michelle Dallas Tina Kallam Teresa Martin Rod Horsley Mary Jane McKinney Wayne Seymour
We Need Lay Eucharistic Ministers to take communion to homebound parishioners. If you are interested in this ministry, please Let Mother Linda know.
Worship and meeting schedule: Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 am w/ Holy Eucharist 9:15 am coffee, 9:30 am children’s music 9:45 am Sunday school classes Wednesday: 12:10 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist Service 6:00pm: Centering Prayer 6:30pm: Youth, and 7:00 pm Choir practice.
Church of the Epiphany 538 Henry Street Eden, North Carolina 27288 336-623-9410 epiphanyeden.org
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