Holy Eucharist
The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
A Congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington
and the Anglican Communion
1700 Powder Mill Road - Silver Spring, MD 20903
The Third Sunday
After the Epiphany
January 27, 2013
www.episcopalcos.org 301-439-5900 [email protected]
“ A Home for all God’s People”
Welcome to the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour.
We are glad that you are here with us today.
Everyone is welcome to receive Communion in our
church regardless of your denominational background.
Liturgy of the Word
Introit
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Arr. H. Hopson
Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity
BCP pg. 355 (The Blue Book in the pew rack)
Collect of the Day
Give 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.
Gloria
Hymnal #S-280 (Front section of Hymnal)
First Reading
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Pew Bible, p. 340-341
Entrance Hymn The Spacious Firmament on High
1982 Hymnal #409
Psalm 19
8 The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; *
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, *
the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes.
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and the firmament shows his handiwork.
2 One day tells its tale to another, *
9 The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; *
and one night imparts knowledge to another.
the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
3 Although they have no words or language, *
10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *
and their voices are not heard,
sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.
4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, *
and their message to the ends of the world.
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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 heavens
and runs about to the end of it again; *
nothing is hidden from its burning heat.
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7 The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; *
the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the
innocent.
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11 By them also is your servant enlightened, *
and in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can tell how often he offends? *
cleanse me from my secret faults.
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13Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;
let them not get dominion over me; *
then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight, *
O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.
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Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Pew Bible, New Testament, p. 133-134
Gospel Hymn Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
1982 Hymnal #513
Gospel
Luke 4:14-21
Pew Bible, New Testament, p. 47
Sermon
Prayers of the People
We have heard God’s word in faith. Let us now respond in prayer for all the world, saying: Lord, hear our prayer.
For Christian people around the world, that we may become one as Christ wills us to be, let us pray to the
Lord:
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who hear and read God’s word with faith, that
the Spirit may touch their hearts with joy, let us pray to
the Lord:
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all members of the body of Christ, that we may use
the gifts God has given us to build up the kingdom of
peace and love, let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, hear our prayer.
For ourselves, that we may heed the Spirit’s call to help
all in suffering or affliction and to bring the good news
of God’s love to all, let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the sick and the dying, and those who minister to
them; for the deceased and those who mourn them; for
all in crisis or need; let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, hear our prayer.
For Christ Church in Washington; for Christ Church
Parish in Kensington; for Christ Church in Accokeek;
for Christ Church in Georgetown; for the Diocesan
Convention and its President, Governance Officers,
Convention Officers, Clerical and Lay Delegates, Task
Force and Committee Chairs, Finance and Investment
Committees, Standing Committee of the Diocese, and
for the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese of Washington, let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, hear our prayer.
For Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin, our
Archbishop Elect, Katherine, our Presiding Bishop,
Mariann, our Bishop, Robert, Jane, and all who minister
here, let us pray to the Lord:
Hear our prayer.
Loving God, we come as your beloved children, presenting the needs
and concerns of our hearts. Listen to our prayers, and lead us in
your pathways, for we come to you through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Confession of Sin and The Peace
Book of Common Prayer, p. 360
You are welcome in the Name of the Lord
You are welcome in the Name of the Lord
I have seen in you the Glory of the Lord
You are welcome in the Name of the Lord
Holy Eucharist
Offertory
Canticle of Praise
(Based on the Chorale Lobe den Herren)
Arr. E. Jurey
Service continues in the
Book of Common Prayer, p. 367
(Eucharistic Prayer B)
Doxology
Tune of 1982 Hymnal #400
Sanctus
1982 Hymnal #S-130
Fraction Anthem
1982 Hymnal #S-164
Everyone is welcome to receive Communion in our church, regardless
of
your
denominational
background.
If you wish to receive a blessing at the altar rail, please cross your
hands in front of your chest. Gluten-Free communion wafers are
available. Please ask the priest for one when you come up for Communion. You are invited to visit our Chapel where our healing
ministers will be offering prayers for any special needs you may
have.
Communion Hymns
Just As I Am
Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS) #137
Shall We Gather at the River
LEVAS #141
Blessed Assurance
LEVAS #184
Those Serving at 8:00
Announcements
Closing Hymn
O Zion, Haste
1982 Hymnal #539
Dismissal
Postlude
Symphony in B Flat
N. Le Begue
This Week’s Calendar
SUNDAY, JANUARY
08:00am
10:00am
11:30am
12:15pm
27
Holy Eucharist Rite I
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Children’s Handchime Rehearsal
Misa en Español
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
01:00pm
Endowment Board Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
10:00am
Morning Prayer
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30
10:00am
Weekly Bible Study
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayers
06:30pm
Yoga
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
07:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
Rector
Assistant/Curate
Lector
Intercessor
Acolytes
Chalice Bearers
Ushers
The Rev. Robert W. Harvey
The Rev. Jane Milliken Hague
Lois Jenkins
Bob Mann
Nancy Ahmed, Lois Jenkins
Nancy Ahmed, Lois Jenkins
James Porter, Bev Byron
Those Serving at 10:00
Rector
Assistant/Curate
Organist/Choir Director
Subdeacon
Lectors
Intercessor
Acolytes
The Rev. Robert W. Harvey
The Rev. Jane Milliken Hague
Bruce Cole
Sumner Clarren
Mildred Cannon
Kathy McAdams
Nellie Williams, Ian Scale,
Nina Scale, Angela Jones
Head Acolyte
Nancy Ahmed, 301-384-3596
Healing Prayers
Ella Robinson
Altar Guild
Green Team
Chalice Bearers
Anne Harvey, Eben Macauley,
Gary Pinkney
Ushers
Nellie Williams, Seyi Adegoroye,
Audrey Leslie, Olawale Adegboyega-Panox,
Victor & Victoria Bondzie, Harry Johnston-Taylor
Head Usher
Derek Cole, 301-572-0074
Administrators
Pamela Artis, Norma Beaton,
Caleb Nicol, Jackie Threatte
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
08:00am
Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00am
Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:30am
Children’s Handchime Rehearsal
Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Reports Due
Sunday, February 17, 2013
If you are responsible for a report
to be included in the Annual Meeting booklet, they must be received in the office by
February 17. Reports expected include: 2012
Vestry Resolutions & Minutes (including December
election and 2012 Annual Meeting minutes), individual reports from: Rector, Wardens, Committee
Chairs (Building & Grounds, Finance, Stewardship,
etc.), Altar Guild, Youth, Hospitality, Outreach
Commission, Endowment Board, Acolytes, Ushers,
Ministry of Art, and Choir.
Convention 2013 - 118th Convention
Washington National Cathedral February 1-2, 2013
For more information,
visit the EDOW Convention page
at www.edow.org/convention/info/schedule
2013 Pledge Envelopes
Please check the Narthex for your 2013 Pledge Envelope sets.
You can look up your number on the sheets provided. Please
try not to get the sets out of numerical order and be SURE to
take only your set of envelopes! If you contacted the church to
let us know your envelopes were missing, you should find them
there today; also, if your set was missing the “special” envelopes (you can tell if your first one says
‘Initial Offering’ and there should be six like the one pictured here plus one each for Easter and
Christmas) you should find those as well. Please call the office with any questions. Thank you!
Episcopal Church Women - Diocese of Washington Presents the 130th ECW Annual Meeting
“Many Paths, One Journey”
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Registration: 8:15am
Program begins: 9:30am
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
3601 Alabama Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
202.582.7740
Cost: $20.00 per person
Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch
For more information, please contact Margaret Gordon.
Outreach to Our Hungry Neighbors in Need
The Casserole Ministry is one of several ways that COS volunteers feed the hungry in our community. It is a simple way that you can help others. Simply 1) pick up a foil casserole pan and a recipe from the Food Pantry closet in the church narthex; 2) cook and freeze the casserole at home;
3) bring the casserole to COS the next time you come to church, and put it in the Food Pantry closet freezer. The Outreach Commission is also looking for volunteers to occasionally take the frozen casseroles to Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring. Contact:
Amri Joyner at 301-681-4630 or e-mail [email protected].
The Food Pantry Please bring your donations to the pantry on Sundays or drop them off at the church office during our business hours
(Monday-Thursday, 9:00am - 1:00pm). Don’t forget… there are shopping lists available in the Narthex to help you plan your donation!
Please send all announcements or schedule changes to the church office by email at: [email protected] or by
phone at 301-439-5900. To be included in the Sunday bulletin, all announcements must be received by noon on Wednesday. Announcements received after that time will be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin. For pastoral emergencies
(someone has gone into the hospital or has died) after office hours, please call the Pastoral Care Line at 301244-9278. The service will ask for your name and ring the priest on call. If the priest on call is unavailable
at the time, the service will ask for you to leave a message. Please leave your name, telephone number
where you can be reached, and the nature of the emergency. Be sure to leave the name of the hospital. It is imperative that your
message be clear in order for a priest to return the call. Your call will be returned as quickly as possible.
Monthly Worship Events Just a reminder that Walk-Up Offerings will be held on the second Sunday of the month, in
celebration of all members’ special occasions. If you would like your occasion to be listed in the bulletin, please have it in
to the church office no later than one week before the scheduled Walk-Up offering is to take place. Baptisms will be held
on the third Sunday of each month. Please contact Fr. Harvey at least two weeks in advance to schedule a baptism. And
a Children’s Sermon will be given on the last Sunday of each month, with the opportunity for all children to come up to
the altar. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office.
Those for Whom We Pray
Gracious God, watch over these your children. Send your healing power upon those who are sick, protect
those travelling or in danger, and guide those who have decisions to make. Make known your love to all.
We ask all this in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
In Continuing Prayer
Elizabeth Adegboyega-Panox ~ Patricia Alexander ~ Christina Bedell ~ Julia Bauer ~ Gene & Evelyn Bean ~ Clifton Braithwaite
Ken Brothers ~ Kate C. Bryant ~ Mary T. Bryant ~ Bev Byron ~ David Byron ~ Rose Byron ~ Louie & Carol Caccitore ~ Laura Carbone
Bud Cole ~ Jonathan and Irene Cole ~ Al Coley ~ Rev. Amos Bani Collins ~ Kathleen Collins ~ Beverly Collins and Family ~ Lee DeMulder
Barbara Dougherty ~ Chioma Ekechi and Family ~ Leslie Forder ~ Linda Francis ~ Cindy Fryer ~ Gloria Gaskill ~ Deborah Goosby
Frances Grimes ~ Bob Hacker ~ Carl Hammond ~ James Hammond ~ Robert Hammond ~ Chickey Henderson ~ Margaret Hinkle
Alisha Johnson ~ Richard Johnston ~ Reesa Jones ~ Viola Kamkwalala ~ J. & M. Kent ~ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Lardner & Family
Jenny Lay ~ Carolyn & Moncure Logan ~ Virginia Mahsman ~ Bob Mann ~ Prince McCormack ~ Thelma McDowell ~ Eddie MdNeil
Kimberly Mott ~ Dorothy Murphy ~ Gagriela Navarro ~ Nurse Kelli ~ Sandra Nylen ~ Patti M’s Father ~ Dibike (DC) Ogwu ~ Jessica Rehn
Bianca Rodriguez ~ Cecilia Rodriguez ~ Patricia Rodriguez ~ Webster Rogers ~ Lee Rose ~ Joyce Simpkins ~ Fay Simpson
David L. Stratmon, 3rd ~ Karen Tang ~ Elizabeth Taylor ~ Evelyn Taylor ~ Dilia Mercedes Tolentino ~ Chelsea and Brandon Valentine
Quentin Walker ~ Karen Washington ~ Nathalie White ~ Anne Willemann ~ I. Rimisa Williams, Sr. ~ Delores Williams
Rhodel L. Williams ~ James and Ruby Young ~ The unemployed and their families
Important Note:
In an effort to keep the “Short Term Needs” list as current as
possible, we will purge and renew this list every thirty days.
Persons who have need for prayer longer than thirty days
should be submitted to the “In Continuing Prayer” list.
If you find that someone has been removed from the short term
list who should instead be placed on the Continuing Prayer list,
please call or email the church office at
301-439-5900 or [email protected]
Short Term Needs
Ruth Agwuna ~ Angie Allen & Children ~ Bernardo Baez ~ Norma Beaton ~ Angeline Bell ~ Brandon Bell ~ Claire Prescott Bielat
Delores Bond ~ Laurentia Bruce ~ Matilda Bucknor ~ Cyril Byron, Jr. ~ Maureen Dawn Collins ~ Ellen Davis & Children ~ Margaret Dowding
Kenneth Egbuna ~ Desiree Venn Frederic ~ Blanca Santiago Gotay ~ Frances M. Grimes ~ Mark Harman ~ Janet Hunte
Prince Hunter ~ Lawrence and Chinasa Ifeajekwu & Family ~ JoJo Isaac ~ Ayodele Iscandari ~ Andrew Johnson ~ Harry Johnston-Taylor
Nancy Knotts ~ Joseph Albert Krejci ~ Nancy Knotts ~ George Maestri ~ Nancy MacCormack ~ Kathy McAdams ~ Collina McFoy
Carol & Bud Moeller ~ Madeline Morsha-Taylor & Family ~ Sandy Pang ~ Thomas Parker, Jr. ~ Joseph A. Pitts ~ Cordelia Robinson
Peter St. George ~ Jane Steel ~ Karen Tang ~ Jean VanDerPool ~ Emerica Williams & Family ~ Theodore Winston
Those Traveling
The Staudt Family
The Deceased
Rita Ade Lewis (Aunt of Olivette Guy-Williams) ~ Olga Staudt (Mother-in-Law of Kathy Staudt)
Members of the Armed Forces
Jake Barr ~ Jason Durkaj ~ Harrison Grimes ~ Mary Q. Jackson ~ Christopher Shy
Brittany Thomas ~ Donald D. Valentine ~ Adam Walker ~ Mason Walker ~ And All Those Who Serve
Paying off the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) Debt using the Building Fund
Dear Parishioners,
As most of you are aware, we completed between 2008-2011 a capital campaign aimed at funding our new HVAC system. Although we
were able to fund the bulk of this work we ended the campaign with $160,000.00 in outstanding debt for the HVAC. Additional follow up
pledges gathered earlier this year amounted to only $20,000.00 which is still short of the entire debt by $140,000.00.
The vestry has considered carefully how best to pay off this debt while conserving the church’s reserve resources. These reserves include
the Building Fund created by the Women of Our Saviour when the Opportunity Shop closed its doors some years ago. These funds are intended for major improvements for the building, and the members of the Op Shop have agreed that it would be appropriate for some of
these funds to go toward paying off the HVAC debt. The annual interest cost on the outstanding debt has averaged about $500 per month
or $6,000.00 per year. This is money that can be used for other worthy projects, such as the upgrading of the children’s room downstairs,
outreach projects, repairs, equipment maintenance, among others, if we had no outstanding debt. It is time to pay off this debt, but we
would like to do so while conserving our reserves for the long-term future of COS.
Consequently, the Vestry at its July 17, 2012 meeting approved a proposal which states that the Building Fund, which has $180,000.00,
can be used to pay off the HVAC debt, using the following Matching Fund Mechanism. For example, for every dollar raised by a contributor
that is less than $1,000.00, The Building Fund will pay into the HVAC project account an equal amount. In contrast, if a contributor pays an
amount equal to or greater than $1,000.00, The Building Fund will pay into the HVAC project Account twice that amount.
To state this more clearly, here is an example of two church members who contribute to paying off the debt: Mr. Brown’s contribution is
$500.00; and Ms. Smith contribution is $2,000.00. This is how the matching fund will work. Mr. Brown’s contribution of $500.00 will attract an equivalent sum from the Building Fund of $500.00, while Ms. Smith’s contribution of $2,000.00 will attract a sum of $4,000.00.
The total amount that will be transferred to the account would be $7,000.00 (Table 1).
Table 1: Contribution and Matching Fund
Name
Contribution
Matching
HVAC Account
Mr. Brown
$500.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
Ms. Smith
$2,000.00
$4,000.00
$6,000.00
Total
$2,500.00
$4,500.00
$7,000.00
Questions/Answers:
Question 1: Will the Building Fund be completely depleted with matching? Answer: No. There will be money in the Building Fund after the
debt is repaid. How much will remain will depend on the number and value of contributions we receive.
Question 2: How soon will this start? Answer: immediately. In fact, if you pledged to the fund to pay off the debt, all the funds you have
already contributed will be matched with funds drawn from the Building Fund. Note, this HVAC Campaign began in March 2012 and ends
June 2013.
Question 3: How do I pay? Write your name on an envelope and write: HVAC. If you have contribution envelopes, put money/check in the
envelope and write “HVAC” on the envelope and on your check. Turn it in to the office or put it in the plate at offering time. If you plan to
give $1,000.00 or more, please include a note to the attention of Kathy Staudt, the Givings Recorder.
Question 4: Are there plans to rebuild the Building Fund after the HVAC has been paid off? Answer is yes. More on this later.
Kenrick Hunte, Chair of Finance Committee
Accounting for the HVAC Contributions All contributions made to
the HVAC fund up until June 30, 2013 will be matched dollar for dollar
from the Building Fund to pay down the HVAC debt. Contributions of
$1000 and higher will be double-matched (i.e., $2 for every $1 contributed). This will apply both to new contributions and to payments
made on Capital Campaign pledges.