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Celebration of Worship
January 23, 2011
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:15 and 11:00 a.m.
+ + + Arriving worshipers may be seated. WELCOME(Please sign and pass the friendship pad, found in the pew, to the person next to you.) Rohana Chase, Danielle Chung, Jeanna Qiu, Allegra Whiting, violoncello The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after:
To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.
*HYMN 476 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above! O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and God’s love;
Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
O tell of God’s might, O sing of God’s grace,
Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space,
The chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
And bright is God’s path on the wings of the storm.
The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, Thy power hath founded of old;
Established it fast by a changeless decree,
And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail;
Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.
Gracious Lord, your face, turned toward us, is our light and our salvation.
Do not hide your face from us! Do not turn away from us in anger! We
confess how often we have turned away from you-distracted by chores and
obligations, embroiled in quarrels and contests, reluctant to follow your lead
and live lives marked by obedience and sacrifice. O God, arouse us to
repentance. Help us to heed our hearts, for they tell us to seek your face.
Amen.
*RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS (from Hymn 387 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us) Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care;
In thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15 and 11:00) Children are invited to come forward and sit in the front pews during the baptism.
Presented for baptism at the 9:15 service are Mackenzie Grace Cantor, daughter of Roger and Nicole Cantor, and James Logan Glover, son of Dwayne and Deborah Glover. Presented for baptism at the 11:00 service is Isabella Natalie Galinkin, daughter of Richard and Marjorie Galinkin. QUESTIONS TO THE FAMILY AND THE CONGREGATION Do you believe in God, the Father almighty?
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord; who was conceived
by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead;
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at
the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the
dead.
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen.
Let us welcome the newly baptized. All: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ’s church
to share with us in his ministry for we are all one in Christ.
RESPONSE (from Hymn 498, “Child of Blessing,”) Child of blessing, child of promise,
Baptized with the Spirit's sign,
With this water God has sealed you
Unto love and grace divine.
Child of God, your loving Parent,
Learn to listen for God's call.
Grow to laugh and sing and worship,
Trust and love God more than all.
God of mercy, you promised never to break your covenant with us. Amid
all the changing words of our generation, speak your eternal Word that
does not change. Then may we respond to your gracious promises with
faithful and obedient lives; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 9:1-4 (Old Testament, page 600)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM (9:15)
Presto from Quartet in F major, Op. 74, No. 2 Rohana Chase, Danielle Chung, Jeanna Qiu, Allegra Whiting, violoncello The Lord is my light, the refuge of my life and my salvation; of whom then shall I be afraid? If I take the wings of the morning, or go up into heaven, your right hand will hold me. In the shadow of your wings I will rejoice and bless your holy Name; and I will sing of your Glory, O Lord my SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4:12-23 Thanks be to God.
Christ of the upward way, my Guide divine,
Where You have set your feet, may I place mine;
And move and march wherever You have trod,
Keeping face forward up the hill of God.
Give me the heart to hear Thy voice and will,
That without fault or fear I may fulfill
Your purpose with a glad and holy zest,
Like one who would not bring less than his best.
Christ of the upward way, my Guide divine,
Where You have set Your feet, may I place mine;
And when Your last call comes, serene and clear,
Calm may my answer be, “Lord, I am here.”
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Pew envelopes, prayer request cards and visitor cards are located in the pew pockets for your convenience.) Rohana Chase, Danielle Chung, Jeanna Qiu, Allegra Whiting, violoncello Arise, Shine, For Your Light Is Come Arise, shine, for thy Light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Alleluia! Oh, praise the Lord, all ye nations, and laud Him, all ye people! For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Alleluia! *RESPONSE (from Hymn 542, Tallis’ Canon) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the
power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore Lord, you have come up to the lakeshore
looking neither for wise or for wealthy.
You only wanted that I should follow.
Refrain
O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me,
and while smiling, have called out my name.
Now my boat's left on the shoreline behind me;
Now with You I will seek other seas.
In my boat, there’s no money or weapons;
You’ll only find there;
My nets and my labor.
You need the caring of my hands,
through my tiredness may other find resting,
You need a love that just goes on loving.
You, who have fished other oceans
ever longed-for by souls who are waiting,
My dear and good friend, as thus you call me.
Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel Rohana Chase, Danielle Chung, Jeanna Qiu, Allegra Whiting, violoncello The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord lift his countenance upon you; and give you peace, and give you peace, the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you, be gracious, the Lord be gracious, gracious unto you. Amen.
The congregation is requested to remain seated during the concluding anthem. If you must leave, please do so respectfully. Participating in the service today are the Reverends Dr. David J. Smazik and Cynthia J. Alloway. The music is under the direction of Dr. James D. Hicks. The violoncellists are students of Marnie Kaller.

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