Epiphany - Sunday, Jan. 4 2009

We have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him. (Matthew 2.2)

Opening Hymn: We Three Kings v.1,2 (bb) - words in bulletin

Gathering of the Community (green book) pg185

Collect for Today: Eternal God, who by a star led wise men to the worship of your Son. Guide by your light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may know your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Procession of the Kings: We Three Kings v. 3,4,5 (bb) - words in bulletin
Announcements

First Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6

Psalm: 72: 1-7, 10-14 (BAS p 797 - green book)

Second Reading: Ephesians 3: 1-12

Gradual: As with Gladness Men of Old (CP 160 - blue book)

Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12

Sermon

The Apostles’ Creed (BAS p 189 - green book)
Prayers of the People
Confession (BAS p 191 - green book)
The Peace (Sing)

Offertory: Will You Come and See the Light (VU96) - words in bulletin

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, accept the offering of your Church, the hearts of your people joined in praise and thanksgiving, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #3 (BAS p 198 - green book)
Lord’s Prayer: (Sing) (BAS p 211 - green book)
The Breaking of the Bread #6 (BAS p 213 - green book)
Lamb of God: (Sing)

Communion Music
Born in the Night (CP 130 - blue book)
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (CP 117 - blue book)

Prayer after Communion: God of all the nations of the earth, guide us with your light. Help us to recognize Christ as he comes to us in this Eucharist and in our neighbours. May we welcome him with love, for he is Lord now and for ever.

Doxology: (sing) (BAS p 214 - green book)
Blessing

Recessional: I Am the Light of the World (SFGP24) - words in bulletin

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Healing Prayers: Ellen F.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Raz T., Edith P.
Lectors 10 am: Anne L., Nancy L.
Coffee Fellowship: Hazel A., Jill S.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.