T HE THIRD S UNDAY AFTER E PIPHANY
J ANUARY 24, 2016
H OLY C OMMUNION
C ONTEMPLATIVE M ASS : 8:00 A . M .
T RADITIONAL W ORSHIP S ERVICE : 9:00 A . M .
C ONTEMPORARY W ORSHIP S ERVICE : 10:45 A . M .
Christ Church Welcomes You!
We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy
rich, dirt poor, yo no habla Ingles. We extend a special welcome to those who are
crying newborns, skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few pounds.
We welcome you if you can sing like Andrea Bocelli or like our pastor who can’t
carry a note in a bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re “just browsing,” just woke
up or just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re more Catholic than the Pope, or
haven’t been in church since little Joey’s Baptism.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to
teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads,
starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having
problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like “organized religion,”
we’ve been there too.
If you blew all your offering money at the dog track, you’re welcome here. We offer
a special welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work,
can’t spell, or because grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.
We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to
those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a
kid or got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts … and you!
Serving Today: January 24, 2016
Those Serving Today
Presider: The Rev. Everett C. Lees
Sermon: The Rev. Everett C. Lees
First Reader: Susan Miller
Second Reader: Lynn Woodward
Prayers: Bill Miller
Greeters & Brad Smith
Oblationers: Erin McCullough
Crucifer & McKinsey Manering
Torch Bearers: Thomas Deutscher, Jake Sallee
Chalice Bearers: Sue Smith, Jenny Sallee
Keith Fallis, Connee Camp
Children’s Chapel: Peggy Annan, Cris Bruns
Children’s Escort JJ Morgan
Altar Guild : Team 3
Eucharistic Visitor: Susan Morgan
Hospitality: Margo Powell, Shanna Means, Karen Pierce
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Nursery: Cortney Frech and Alex Smith
Money Counters: Mike Douthitt & Joe Rosser
The Holy Eucharist Rite Two
Processional Hymn: “Gather Us In” Please stand, as you are able
It is our custom to stand, sit or
kneel at different parts of the service. We find this helpful to worship with our bodies, not just our
minds. We follow the Jewish and
Christian traditions of
+ standing to praise God and to
pray;
+ sitting in order to listen; and,
 kneeling in order to express
penitence or devotion.
These are used to enhance an individual’s experience of worship.
You determine which of these
postures you use during your
worship experience, taking into
consideration any physical limitations you may have.
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Presider:
People:
The liturgy begins with the
Acclamation, which is an
“eager expression” of praise.
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever.
Amen.
All: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires
known, and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the
thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily
magnify your holy Name: through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Children will now process to Children’s Chapel.
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The Collect of the Day
Presider:
People:
Presider:
This portion of the service is
known as the Liturgy of the
Word, and it consists of the
readings, the sermon, the creed,
and the prayers of the people.
Reading and commenting on
scripture goes back to the earliest
services of Christianity. Following
the pattern of Jewish synagogue
worship, readings follow a set
pattern for what will be read on
Sundays and Holy Days.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
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.
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
All the people of Israel gathered together into the square before the
Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of
Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all
who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the
seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water
The Christian communities began Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men
to add letters of Paul and others
and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all
to their worship service. In time, the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the
it was these readings that became book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the
our New Testament. Our pattern people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra
is to read a portion of the Old
blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, "Amen,
Testament, followed by a portion
Amen," lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worof a Psalm and then a reading
shiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the
from the New Testament.
book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense,
so that the people understood the reading.
A reading from the Acts of the
Apostles replaces the Old Testament reading every Sunday in the And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and
scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people,
Great Fifty Days.
"This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep." For
Along with the readings, the
“Collect of the Day” is written to
go along with season of the
church year. It summarizes the
attributes of God.
all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he
said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and
send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this
day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord
is your strength."
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 19 (please read in unison)
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The heavens declare the glory of God, *
and the firmament shows his handiwork.
One day tells its tale to another, *
and one night imparts knowledge to another.
Although they have no words or language, *
and their voices are not heard,
Their sound has gone out into all lands, *
and their message to the ends of the world. [Ant.]
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.
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. [Ant.]
The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; *
the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.
The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; *
the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes. [Ant.]
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; *
the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *
sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. [Ant.]
By them also is your servant enlightened, *
and in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can tell how often he offends? *
cleanse me from my secret faults. [Ant.]
Above 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.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *
O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. [Ant.]
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be
uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led
astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that
no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no
one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of
services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the
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same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the
manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through
the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of
knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same
Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working
of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to
another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of
tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to
each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation: Celtic
The word Gospel means
“Good News,” the great good
news about Jesus the Messiah. We stand for the Gospel
reading to show the importance we place on Jesus’
words and actions. It is customary for all to face the Gos- The Gospel Reading: Luke 4:14-21
pel book and the person readThe Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
ing from it. The Gospel pro- Deacon
cession itself reminds us that
according to Luke
Christ came to dwell among People:
Glory to you, Lord Christ
and that all Christians are to
share the Gospel with others.
Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report
about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach
in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.
When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to
the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to
read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled
the scroll and found the place where it was written:
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring
good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to
the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's
favor."
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A Sermon follows the Gospel
and is to help us make the Word
a living and transforming reality
in our lives.
Originally the entire service was
viewed as our confession of faith.
But, since the Sixth Century, the
church has recited the Nicene
Creed at the Eucharist. The
word creed comes from the Latin
credo for “I believe.”
And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down.
The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to
say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."
Deacon:
The Gospel of the Lord.
People:
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Annual Report The Rev. Everett C. Lees
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of
heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from
The Nicene Creed describes the Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one
church as “catholic”, which
Being with the Father. Through him all things were made.
means universal. The church is
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by
catholic when it proclaims the
the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the
whole faith to all people. This
Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucidoes not imply any connection
with the Roman Catholic Church. fied under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the
The early centuries of the Chris- Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the
tian Church, unbelievers could
right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge
not stay for the rest of the service. the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
Visitors would be asked to leave
at this point as only the baptized
persons who took part in it could
see the Eucharist.
Christians pray. When we worship the living God, we bring before Him our concerns for ourselves and others, for the world,
and for the church. We also thank
God for hearing and responding
to our prayers. The prayer book
offers different forms for these
prayers. Here at Christ Church,
we usually use a pattern of prayer
that allows everyone in the congregation an opportunity to respond
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and
the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken
through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and
apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Deacon: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
The Leader and People pray responsively.
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church, we pray especially for..
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve
you, we pray especially for..
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons, especially for Justin,
Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael our presiding bishop; Edward our
bishop; Everett, our priest; Judy our deacon; Andrew and Keith our
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We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the
world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble, we
pray for…..
That they may be delivered from their distress.
In the Confession of Sin and
Absolution, our sins, both individual and corporate, have been
acknowledged and confessed, and
we have been powerfully and authoritatively reassured of God’s
acceptance and complete forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
In giving absolution, the priest
assures us that all who make sincere confession are forgiven by
God. In the Peace, we affirm our
reconciliation with one another
as preparation for receiving Communion.(See Matthew 5: 23-24.)
The tradition in the early church
was to omit the confession of sin
in the Easter season.
Give to the departed eternal rest, especially...
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others either silently or aloud.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
The Confession and Absolution of Sin
Deacon: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Presider and People: Most merciful God, we confess that we
have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what
we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have
not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our
neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly
repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy
on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and
walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
After the visitors left the service,
the Christians would greet each
other with “the kiss of peace.”
Today we shake hands or hug.
There are no set
words to use in greeting each other. “Peace,” “God’s Peace,” and
Presider: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
“Peace be with you” are all com- through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by
monly used.
the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People
And also with you.
Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of
the Lord.
Announcements
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For the first several centuries of
the Church’s life, the eucharistic
texts were not fixed; prayers and
fragments from the second and
third centuries indicate a variety
of forms. The Apostolic Tradition
of Hippolytus (c. 215) contains a
prayer that had the greatest and
most lasting influence on later
eucharistic prayers. In it we can
recognize a familiar pattern: an
opening dialogue, followed by a
thanksgiving for creation, the incarnation, and our redemption,
the recital of the institution narrative and anamnesis
(remembering Christ’s death, resurrection, and second coming),
offering of bread and wine, the
epiclesis (invocation of the Holy
Spirit), and concluding thanksgiving. This basic pattern has
been followed ever since.
Prayer of Celebration and Support
Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and
guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they
stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise
them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which
passes all understanding abide all the days of their life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Installation of Bishop’s Committee and Consecration of Renewal
Works Team see page 15 & 16
Offertory: Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me arr. K. Lee Scott
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The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
The People remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or
says
The Lord be with you.
People
And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People
We lift them up to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The Celebrant continues
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give
thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Because in the mystery of the Word made
flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the
knowledge of your glory in the face of your son Jesus Christ
our Lord.
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Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this
The Sanctus has been an integral hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
part of the Great Prayer of
Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer) in both the East and the West The Sanctus
since before the year 400. It concludes the variable part of the
prayer called the preface. Its text
is composed of two sections, both
inspired by scripture, each ending with the phrase, 'Hosanna in
the highest.' The textual effect is a
juxtaposition of two very different expressions of the Deity: the
completely transcendent and awe
inspiring God of Heaven, and the
humble indwelling divinity of Jesus the Messiah.
The first section evokes the images of God's heavenly throne and
the unceasing worship that surrounds it found in the books of
Isaiah and Revelation. In the story from Isaiah, the prophet is initiated into his charismatic calling
by means of a heavenly, awful
vision.
The second section of the Sanctus
comes from the story of Jesus'
arrival in Jerusalem. The story
portrays a striking image of a
lone man arriving in the Holy
City on a donkey amid the accla- The Prayer of Consecration
mations of the people crying out
for salvation.
The People stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you
have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your
people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in
the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent
him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and
made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out
of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread;
and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his
disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for
you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
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After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood
of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance
of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Presider and People:
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory.
The response of assent by the
congregation at the conclusion of
the eucharistic prayer. As the eucharistic celebration is shared by
the congregation and the presider, the Great Amen emphasizes
the assent of the people to the
words spoken on their behalf by
the presider. The Great Amen is
the "people's prayer" that concludes the eucharistic prayer. The
Great Amen is printed in all capital letters in the BCP to emphasize the importance of this moment in the liturgy. Historically,
the "moment of consecration" at
the eucharist was considered to
be the institution narrative in the
western church. Some eastern
churches understood the epiclesis
(invocation of the Holy Spirit) to
be the moment of consecration.
However, the eucharistic prayer
(including institution narrative
and epiclesis) is now understood
to be a single text, with the consecration completed as the eucharistic prayer concludes with the
people's Great Amen.
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of
all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts
that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of
the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may
be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ,
and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we
may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head
of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
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!
The Lord’s Prayer
The Celebrant then says
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:
Celebrant and People together pray
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
forever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
Presider: Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People:
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Presider: The gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in
remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your hearts
by faith, with thanksgiving.
This is a good time for parents to get children from the
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nursery.
The Communion
All baptized Christians are invited to join in the Lord’s Supper. Following
the direction of the ushers, come to the Communion rail to receive the bread
in your lifted palms. You can eat the bread or hold it to dip in the wine (an
act called Intinction). To receive the wine, gently guide the chalice to your
lips. If you do not wish to take the wine, cross your arms over your chest
after you have partaken of the bread. If you do not wish to take bread or
wine, but would like to receive a blessing instead, simply cross your arms
over your chest.
If you require gluten-free bread, place your hands together palm-to-palm
and request the gluten-free bread from the individual distributing it.
Communion Hymn: “The Body” Steven Curtis Chapman
Commissioning of the Eucharistic Visitors
Let us pray.
All: In the name of this congregation we send you forth with
these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with
us in the Communion of Christ’s Body and Blood. We who
are many are one body, because we share one bread and one
cup. Amen.
The people stand or kneel.
Then the Presider and People continue.
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted
us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of
his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
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The Blessing
Recessional Hymn:
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The Dismissal
Deacon: Let us bless the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Celebration of New Members
We present to you these persons who are baptized members of the Body of
Christ and we welcome them to our community as they undertake a process of
growth in the meaning of their baptism.
Presider:
What do you seek?
New member response: Renewal of my life in Christ.
In baptism, you died with Christ Jesus to the forces of evil and rose to new life
as members of his Body. Will you study the promises made at your baptism,
and strive to keep them in the fellowship of this community and the rest of the
Church?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you attend the worship of God regularly with us, to hear God’s word and
to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s dying and rising?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you participate in a life of service to those who are poor, outcast, or powerless?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you strive to recognize the gifts that God has given you and discern how
they are to be used in the building up of God’s reign of peace and justice?
I will, with God’s help.
Presider to the congregation: Will you who witness this new beginning keep these
people in your prayers and help them, share with them in ministry, bear their
burdens, and forgive and encourage them?
Congregation’s response: We will, with God’s help.
Presider: Blessed are you, our God, our Maker, for you form us in your image and
restore us in Jesus Christ. In baptism, we are buried with Christ and rise to
new life in him. Renew them in your Holy Spirit, that they may grow as members of Christ. Strengthen their union with the rest of his Body as they join us
in our life of praise and service; through our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
Presider: Please welcome the new members of the community.
People: We recognize you as members of the household of God. Confess the faith
of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his
eternal priesthood.
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Installation of the Bishop’s Committee
The congregation being seated, the presider stands in full view of the people. The sponsors and candidates stand facing
the presider. The presider says
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, we are all baptized by the one Spirit into one Body, and given gifts for a
variety of ministries for the common good. Our purpose is to commission these persons in the Name of God and
of this congregation to a special ministry to which they are called.
The Presider asks the sponsor(s): Are these persons you are to present prepared by a commitment to Christ as
Lord, by regular attendance at worship, and by the knowledge of their duties, to exercise their ministry to the
honor of God, and the well-being of his Church?
Sponsor(s) (past senior wardens): I believe they are.
Presider: You have been called to a ministry in this congregation. Will you, as long as you are engaged in this
work, perform it with diligence?
Candidates: I will.
Will you faithfully and reverently execute the duties of your ministry to the honor of God, and the benefit of the
members of this congregation?
Candidates: I will.
The Commissioning of Wardens and Members of the Bishop’s Committee
The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the
upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity.
Let us pray. (Silence)
O Eternal God, the foundation of all wisdom and the source of all courage: Enlighten with your grace the Wardens and Bishop’s Committee of this congregation, and so rule their minds, and guide their counsels, that in all
things they may seek your glory and promote the mission of your Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In the Name of God and of this congregation. I commission you as a Member of the Bishop’s Committee in this
community.
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Email: [email protected]
www.christchurchtulsa.org
Sunday Worship: 8:00, 9:00, 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Hour: 10:00 a.m.
The Rev. Everett C. Lees, Vicar
The Rev. Judy Gann, Deacon
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Head of the Church
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny—Diocesan Bishop
The Rev. Everett C. Lees—Vicar
The Rev. Judy Gann—Deacon
Katy Fallis—Connections Minister
Wes Wilson —Office Administrator
Lorra Plummer—Senior Warden
Sara Plummer—Director of Children’s Ministry
Shauna Westall—Director of Music Ministry
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Marcus Morgan — Youth Minister