Epiphany 3: Sunday Jan. 25 2009

The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel. (Mark 1.15)

Opening Hymn: Praise to the Lord v.1, v.2, v.1 (CP 382)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Let Us Praise the God of Truth (SFGP 4 - words in bulletin)

First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10

Psalm 62: 5-12 (BAS pg 782)

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 7: 29-31

Gradual: Jesus Calls Us! O’er the Tumult (CP 432)

Gospel: Mark 1: 14-20

Offertory: Will You Come and Follow Me (CP 430)

Prayer over the Gifts: Loving God, before the world began you called us. Make holy all we offer you this day, and strengthen us in that calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS pg 193)

The Breaking of the Bread #1 (BAS pg 212)

Communion Music:
We Are One (VU 402 - words in bulletin)
Let Us Praise the God of Truth (SFGP 4 - words in bulletin under "children's time")

Prayer after Communion: Gracious God, our hands have taken holy things; our lives have been nourished by the body of your Son. May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: Let There Be Light (CP 572)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Laura H.
Lay Minister: Michael H.
Healing Prayers: Laura H.
Communion Asst: Anne L.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Dianne J., David B.
Lectors 10 am: Rita H., Alison G.
Coffee Fellowship: Jim S., Alison G.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Gladys W.