January 14th Service

Deuteronomy 18:15-201 Corinthians 8:1-13Mark 1:21-28Psalm 111The CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Old TestamentDeuteronomy 18:15-20Moses said: The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”The PsalmPsalm 111Confitebor tibi1 Hallelujah!I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.2 Great are the deeds of the Lord! *they are studied by all who delight in them.3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, *and his righteousness endures for ever.4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.5 He gives food to those who fear him; *he is ever mindful of his covenant.6 He has shown his people the power of his works *in giving them the lands of the nations.7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *all his commandments are sure.8 They stand fast for ever and ever, *because they are done in truth and equity.9 He sent redemption to his people;he commanded his covenant for ever; *holy and awesome is his Name.10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *those who act accordingly have a good understanding;his praise endures for ever.The Epistle1 Corinthians 8:1-13Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him.Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords— yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the...

Third Sunday after the EpiphanyYear BRCLJonah 3:1-5, 101 Corinthians 7:29-31Mark 1:14-20Psalm 62:6-14The CollectGive us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Old TestamentJonah 3:1-5, 10The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days' walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day's walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.The PsalmPsalm 62:6-14Nonne Deo?6 For God alone my soul in silence waits; *truly, my hope is in him.7 He alone is my rock and my salvation, *my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken.8 In God is my safety and my honor; *God is my strong rock and my refuge.9 Put your trust in him always, O people, *pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge.10 Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath, *even those of low estate cannot be trusted.11 On the scales they are lighter than a breath, *all of them together.12 Put no trust in extortion;in robbery take no empty pride; *though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.13 God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, *that power belongs to God.14 Steadfast love is yours, O Lord, *for you repay everyone according to his deeds.The Epistle1 Corinthians 7:29-31I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.The GospelMark 1:14-20After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

2 Kings 2:1-122 Corinthians 4:3-6Mark 9:2-9Psalm 50:1-6The CollectO God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Old Testament2 Kings 2:1-12When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he said, “Yes, I know; keep silent.”Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.”Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.” He responded, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.” As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept watching and crying out, “Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.The PsalmPsalm 50:1-6Deus deorum1 The Lord, the God of gods, has spoken; *he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.2 Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, *God reveals himself in glory.3 Our God will come and will not keep silence; *before him there is a consuming flame,and round about him a raging storm.4 He calls the heavens and the earth from above *to witness the judgment of his people.5 "Gather before me my loyal followers, *those who have made a covenant with meand sealed it with sacrifice."6 Let the heavens declare the rightness of his cause; *for God himself is judge.The Epistle2 Corinthians 4:3-6Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God...

First Sunday in LentYear BRCLGenesis 9:8-171 Peter 3:18-22Mark 1:9-15Psalm 25:1-9The CollectAlmighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.Old TestamentGenesis 9:8-17God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”The PsalmPsalm 25:1-9Ad te, Domine, levavi1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul;my God, I put my trust in you; *let me not be humiliated,nor let my enemies triumph over me.2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; *let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes.3 Show me your ways, O Lord, *and teach me your paths.4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, *for you are the God of my salvation;in you have I trusted all the day long.5 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, *for they are from everlasting.6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; *remember me according to your loveand for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.7 Gracious and upright is the Lord; *therefore he teaches sinners in his way.8 He guides the humble in doing right *and teaches his way to the lowly.9 All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness *to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.The Epistle1 Peter 3:18-22Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you-- not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.The GospelMark...

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16Romans 4:13-25Mark 8:31-38Psalm 22:22-30The CollectO 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.Old TestamentGenesis 17:1-7, 15-16When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.” Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”The PsalmPsalm 22:22-30Deus, Deus meus22 Praise the Lord, you that fear him; *stand in awe of him, O offspring of Israel;all you of Jacob's line, give glory.23 For he does not despise nor abhor the poor in their poverty;neither does he hide his face from them; *but when they cry to him he hears them.24 My praise is of him in the great assembly; *I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him.25 The poor shall eat and be satisfied,and those who seek the Lord shall praise him: *"May your heart live for ever!"26 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, *and all the families of the nations shall bow before him.27 For kingship belongs to the Lord; *he rules over the nations.28 To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; *all who go down to the dust fall before him.29 My soul shall live for him;my descendants shall serve him; *they shall be known as the Lord'S for ever.30 They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn *the saving deeds that he has done.The EpistleRomans 4:13-25For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”) —in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become “the father of many nations,” according to what was said, “So numerous shall your descendants be.” He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own...

Exodus 20:1-171 Corinthians 1:18-25John 2:13-22Psalm 19The CollectAlmighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Old TestamentExodus 20:1-17Then God spoke all these words:I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. For six days you shall labour and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it.Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.You shall not murder.You shall not commit adultery.You shall not steal.You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.The PsalmPsalm 19Caeli enarrant1 The heavens declare the glory of God, *and the firmament shows his handiwork.2 One day tells its tale to another, *and one night imparts knowledge to another.3 Although they have no words or language, *and their voices are not heard,4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, *and their message to the ends of the world.5 In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; *it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber;it rejoices like a champion to run its course.6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavensand runs about to the end of it again; *nothing is hidden from its burning heat.7 The law of the Lord is perfectand revives the soul; *the testimony of the Lord is sureand gives wisdom to the innocent.8 The statutes of the Lord are justand rejoice the heart; *the commandment of the Lord is clearand gives light to the eyes.9 The fear of the Lord is cleanand endures for ever; *the judgments of the Lord are trueand righteous altogether.10 More to be desired are they than gold,more than much fine gold, *sweeter far than honey,than honey in the comb.11 By them also is your servant enlightened, *and in keeping them there is great reward.12 Who can tell how often he...

Numbers 21:4-9Ephesians 2:1-10John 3:14-21Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22The CollectGracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.Old TestamentNumbers 21:4-9From Mount Hor the Israelites set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.” Then the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live.The PsalmPsalm 107:1-3, 17-22Confitemini Domino1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, *and his mercy endures for ever.2 Let all those whom the Lord has redeemed proclaim *that he redeemed them from the hand of the foe.3 He gathered them out of the lands; *from the east and from the west,from the north and from the south.17 Some were fools and took to rebellious ways; *they were afflicted because of their sins.18 They abhorred all manner of food *and drew near to death's door.19 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, *and he delivered them from their distress.20 He sent forth his word and healed them *and saved them from the grave.21 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his mercy *and the wonders he does for his children.22 Let them offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving *and tell of his acts with shouts of joy.The EpistleEphesians 2:1-10You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the desires of flesh and senses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else. But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-- by grace you have been saved-- and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God-- not the result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.The GospelJohn 3:14-21Jesus said, “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.“For God so loved the...

Jeremiah 31:31-34Hebrews 5:5-10John 12:20-33Psalm 51:1-13or Psalm 119:9-16The CollectAlmighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.Old TestamentJeremiah 31:31-34The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.The PsalmPsalm 51:1-13Miserere mei, Deus1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; *in your great compassion blot out my offenses.2 Wash me through and through from my wickedness *and cleanse me from my sin.3 For I know my transgressions, *and my sin is ever before me.4 Against you only have I sinned *and done what is evil in your sight.5 And so you are justified when you speak *and upright in your judgment.6 Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, *a sinner from my mother's womb.7 For behold, you look for truth deep within me, *and will make me understand wisdom secretly.8 Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; *wash me, and I shall be clean indeed.9 Make me hear of joy and gladness, *that the body you have broken may rejoice.10 Hide your face from my sins *and blot out all my iniquities.11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, *and renew a right spirit within me.12 Cast me not away from your presence *and take not your holy Spirit from me.13 Give me the joy of your saving help again *and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.orPsalm 119:9-16In quo corrigit?9 How shall a young man cleanse his way? *By keeping to your words.10 With my whole heart I seek you; *let me not stray from your commandments.11 I treasure your promise in my heart, *that I may not sin against you.12 Blessed are you, O Lord; *instruct me in your statutes.13 With my lips will I recite *all the judgments of your mouth.14 I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees *than in all manner of riches.15 I will meditate on your commandments *and give attention to your ways.16 My delight is in your statutes; *I will not forget your word.The EpistleHebrews 5:5-10Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him,“You are my Son, today I have begotten you”;as he says also in another place,“You are a priest forever, according to the order of...

The Liturgy of the PalmsMark 11:1-11or John 12:12-16Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29The Liturgy of the WordIsaiah 50:4-9aPhilippians 2:5-11Mark 14:1-15:47or Mark 15:1-39, [40-47]Psalm 31:9-16at The Liturgy of the PalmsThe GospelMark 11:1-11When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’” They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,“Hosanna!Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!Hosanna in the highest heaven!”Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.orJohn 12:12-16The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him.The PsalmPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29Confitemini Domino1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *his mercy endures for ever.2 Let Israel now proclaim, *"His mercy endures for ever."19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; *I will enter them;I will offer thanks to the Lord.20 "This is the gate of the Lord; *he who is righteous may enter."21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *and have become my salvation.22 The same stone which the builders rejected *has become the chief cornerstone.23 This is the Lord's doing, *and it is marvelous in our eyes.24 On this day the Lord has acted; *we will rejoice and be glad in it.25 Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! *Lord, send us now success.26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *we bless you from the house of the Lord.27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; *form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.28 "You are my God, and I will thank you; *you are my God, and I will exalt you."29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *his mercy endures for ever.at The Liturgy of the WordThe CollectAlmighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to...

Easter DayYear BRCLActs 10:34-43or Isaiah 25:6-91 Corinthians 15:1-11or Acts 10:34-43John 20:1-18or Mark 16:1-8Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24The CollectO God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.or thisO God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.or thisAlmighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The First ReadingActs 10:34-43Peter began to speak to Cornelius and the other Gentiles: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."orIsaiah 25:6-9On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoplesa feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear.And he will destroy on this mountainthe shroud that is cast over all peoples,the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever.Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces,and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken.It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.The ResponsePsalm 118:1-2, 14-24Confitemini Domino1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *his mercy endures for ever.2...

The Lessons Appointed for Use on theThird Sunday of EasterYear BRCLActs 3:12-191 John 3:1-7Luke 24:36b-48Psalm 4The CollectO God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The First LessonActs 3:12-19Peter addressed the people, “You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.“And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.”The ResponsePsalm 4Cum invocarem1 Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *you set me free when I am hard-pressed;have mercy on me and hear my prayer.2 "You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *how long will you worship dumb idolsand run after false gods?"3 Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.4 Tremble, then, and do not sin; *speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.5 Offer the appointed sacrifices *and put your trust in the Lord.6 Many are saying, "Oh, that we might see better times!" *Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.7 You have put gladness in my heart, *more than when grain and wine and oil increase.8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety.The Epistle1 John 3:1-7See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has...

ENTRANCE HYMN: #388 O Worship the King, All Glorious AboveFIRST READING: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28PSALM: Psalm 51:1-11SECOND READING: 1 Timothy 1:12-17SEQUENCE HYMN: #448 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How HighGOSPEL: Luke 15:1-10THE SERMON Mr. Drake Douglas, Seminarian InternOFFERTORY ANTHEM: It Is Well With My Soul (arr. Larson)COMMUNION HYMN: #645 The King of Love My Shepherd IsPOST-COMMUNION HYMN: #334 Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing

ENTRANCE HYMN: # 423 Immortal, Invisible, God Only WiseFIRST READING: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15PSALM: Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16SECOND READING: 1 Timothy 6:6-19SEQUENCE HYMN: #552 Fight the Good Fight With All Thy MightGOSPEL: Luke 16:19-31THE SERMON Fr. Russ RuffinoOFFERTORY ANTHEM: They Shall Soar Like Eagles (Manzo)COMMUNION ANTHEM: At The Name of Jesus (Waters)POST-COMMUNION HYMN: #594 God of Grace and God of Glory

ENTRANCE HYMN: #410 Praise, My Soul, The King of HeavenFIRST READING: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7PSALM: Psalm 66:1-11SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 2:8-15SEQUENCE HYMN: #628 Help Us, O Lord, To LearnGOSPEL: Luke 17:11-19THE SERMON The Rev. Craig Swan, Rector PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATESTHE BAPTISMAL COVENANTPROCESSION TO THE FONT #510 Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly DoveOFFERTORY ANTHEM: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)COMMUNION HYMN: #328 Draw Nigh And Take The Body of The LordPOST-COMMUNION HYMN: #411 O Bless the Lord, My SoulDISMISSAL

ENTRANCE HYMN: #372 Praise to the Living GodFIRST READING: Jeremiah 31:27-34PSALM: Psalm 119:97-104SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5SEQUENCE HYMN: #630 Thanks to God, Whose Word was Spoken GOSPEL: Luke 18:1-8THE SERMON The Rev. Craig Swan, RectorOFFERTORY ANTHEM: Our Soul Waiteth For the Lord (Pinkston)COMMUNION HYMN: #337 And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love (Unde et memores)POST-COMMUNION HYMN: #530 Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word

ENTRANCE HYMN: #506 Praise the Spirit in CreationFIRST READING: Joel 2:23-32PSALM: Psalm 65SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18SEQUENCE HYMN: #398 I Sing the Almighty Power of GodGOSPEL: Luke 18:9-14THE SERMON THE CREED The Rev. Craig Swan, RectorCOMMUNION HYMN: #686 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (arr. Martin)POST-COMMUNION HYMN: #680 O God, Our Help in Ages Past

ENTRANCE HYMN: #596 Judge Eternal, Throned inSplendorFIRST READING: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4PSALM: Psalm 119:137-144SECOND READING: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12SEQUENCE HYMN: #545 Lo! What a Cloud of WitnessesGOSPEL: Luke 19:1-10THE SERMON Mr. Drake Douglas, Seminarian InternOFFERTORY ANTHEM: Loving Shepherd (Bach, arr. Schweizer)COMMUNION HYMN: #644 How Sweet The Name of Jesus SoundsPOST-COMMUNION HYMN: #607 O God of Every Nation

Nov. 6th All SaintsTwenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

FIRST READING: Isaiah 65:17-25CANTICLE 9 #678 (Isaiah 12:2-6) Surely It is God Who Saves MeSECOND READING: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13GOSPEL Luke 21:5-19Entrance Hymn #632 O Christ, The Word IncarnateSequence Hymn #592 Teach Me, My God and KingOffertory Anthem Dona Nobis Pacem (Bach, arr. Althouse) Communion Hymn #490I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light Post-Communion Hymn #719 America the Beautiful