Christ Church Christiana Hundred WELCOME! Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we are glad you are with us today to join in the worship of God and to share in Christ’s presence given to us in the sacrament of bread and wine. We hope you stay for what follows our worship this morning. You are welcome here. THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION (CANDLEMAS) FEBRUARY 2, 2020 9:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE II Service Music from Tie Christ Church Mass , Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015) Voluntary Praeludium in G Major Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Welcome and Announcements THE WORD OF GOD Please stand, as able, and sing Tie Entrance Hymn 436 Lifu Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (blue) Hymnal 1982 Celebrant Light and peace in Jesus Christ our Lord. People Tianks be to God. Celebrant Dear people of God, forty days ago we celebrated the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now we recall the day he was presented in the Temple, when he was ofgered to the Father and shown to God’s people. In their old age, Simeon and Anna recognized Jesus as their Lord, as we today sing of his glory. In this Eucharist, we celebrate both the joys of Christ’s coming and his searching judgment, looking back to the day of his birth and forward to the coming days of his passion. All sing Glory to God
Collect of the Day Celebrant Tie Lord be with you. And also with you. People Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Please be seated for Tie First Reading Hebrews 2:14-18 Since God’s children share fmesh and blood, Jesus himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. Tierefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifjce of atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested by what he sufgered, he is able to help those who are being tested. At the conclusion the People respond, “Tianks be to God. ” Please stand and sing Tie Gradual Hymn 277 Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly Hymnal 1982
Tie Gospel is carried into the congregation so that we remember it is our Good News to hear and to share. Tie Gospel Reading Luke 2:22-40 Tie Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Priest Glory to you, Lord Christ. People When the time came for their purifjcation according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every fjrstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they ofgered a sacrifjce according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Tien Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Tiis child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Tiere was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years afuer her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never lefu the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had fjnished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Tie child grew and became strong, fjlled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Tie Gospel of the Lord. Priest People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Once the Book of Gospels has returned to its place of honor, the People may be seated at the invitation of the preacher. Tie Homily Ruth Beresford Please stand for Tie Apostles’ Creed Let us declare our faith in God: Celebrant I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He sufgered under Pontius Pilate, was crucifjed, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 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.
Tie Prayers of the People Members of the 4th and 5th Grade Class lead today’s prayers, written by them. Each petition ends with “Lord, in your mercy, ” to which the response is “let your light shine through us. ” Together let us pray for the forgiveness of our sins. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and lefu undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, Priest strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. Tie Peace Tie peace of the Lord be always with you. Priest And also with you. People THE HOLY COMMUNION Being seated, we begin with a time of ofgering, giving money as a sign that our life serves God’s purposes and showing our gratitude for God’s many blessings. For those who give online or will text a contribution to (302) 244-5368, a card is available in the narthex to participate when the ofgering plate is passed. Newcomers and guests may place the welcome card in the ofgering plate. Anthem G. Kendrick (Contemporary) Lord, the light of your love is shining in the midst of the darkness, shining. Jesus, Light of the world shine upon us. Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me; shine on me. Shine, Jesus, shine, fjll this land with the Father’s glory. Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fjre. Flow, river, fmow, fmood the nations with grace and mercy. Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light. Lord, I come to your awesome presence from the shadows into your radiance. By the blood I may enter your brightness. Search me, try me, consume all my darkness. Shine on me; shine on me. Shine, Jesus, shine. Fill this land with the Father’s glory. Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fjre. Flow, river, fmow, fmood the nations with grace and mercy. Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light. Please stand and sing Tie Presentation Hymn 380, v. 3 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal 1982 Tie Great Tianksgiving (red) Book of Common Prayer 367 Celebrant Tie Lord be with you. And also with you. People Celebrant Lifu up your hearts. We lifu them to the Lord. People Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. People Tie Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our praise in the ancient song of the Sanctus. Tierefore 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:
Tie Celebrant continues the prayer, inviting our acclamation of Christ’s sacrifjcial death and triumphant resurrection, saying Tierefore, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; Tie Celebrant continues the prayer, concluding 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. Amen. Tie Celebrant invites the People to say the prayer Jesus taught his fjrst disciples. Tie Lord’s Prayer 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. Tie Breaking of the Bread We sing the anthem at the breaking of the bread, which is Christ’s Body, broken for us. Please be seated afuer the sacrament is presented.
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