Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Epiphany

Prelude. The ministers enter

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

The Gathering

The Greeting

The president greets the people

The Lord be with you and also with you.

Words of welcome or introduction may be said.

Hymn 128 Jesu, Lover of my soul

Prayer of Reconciliation

… In silence we pause before you to confess our need for forgiveness and grace.

Lord Jesus, illuminate the darkness in our hearts:

Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, open our eyes to your saving love:

Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, unstop our ears to hear your living word:

Lord, have mercy.

The Minister declares God’s forgiveness

…May you take God’s forgiveness to heart and be at peace. Amen

Hymn 416 Glory to God

The Collect

….in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

Readings

The first reading is from the Book of Isaiah 49:1-7

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 40: 1-12

I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him

4 Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
who does not look to the proud,
    to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, Lord my God,  are the wonders you have done,
    the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
    they would be too many to declare.

6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—
    but my ears you have opened—
    burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
7 Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—
    it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, my God;
    your law is within my heart.”

9 I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly;
    I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know.
10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
    I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help.
I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness
    from the great assembly.

11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord;
    may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
12 For troubles without number surround me;
    my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
    and my heart fails within me.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son,  ♦ And to the Holy Spirit,

As it was in the beginning, is now ♦ and ever shall be. Amen.

The Second Reading is from the First Letter to Corinthians 1: 1-9

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 1.29-42

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Hymn of the Day: 451 Just as I am

Affirmation Of Faith

Let us declare our faith in God.

We believe in God, maker and sustainer of all life.

We believe in God beside us, Jesus Christ, the word made flesh,

born of a woman, servant of the poor, tortured and nailed to a tree. A man of sorrows, he died forsaken. He descended into the earth to the place of death. On the third day he rose from the tomb. He ascended into heaven, to be everywhere present, and his kingdom will come on earth.

We believe in God within us, the Holy Spirit of Pentecostal fire, life-giving breath of the Church, Spirit of healing and forgiveness, source of resurrection and of eternal life. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession 

The Liturgy of the Sacrament 

The Peace

…The peace of the Lord be always with you  And also with you.

Offertory Hymn 805 There is a redeemer

Preparation of the Table

…Make the frailty of our prayers a dwelling place for your glory. Amen.

The Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord is here. His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give thanks and praise.

…our joyful hymn of praise:

 (Hymn 418) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 

Hosanna in the highest.

.. in the strength of the Spirit, today and for ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us

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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

The president breaks the consecrated bread.

We break the bread to share in the body of Christ.

Though we are many, we are on body, because we all share in one bread.

 (Hymn 419) Lamb of God 

Giving of Communion

God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people.
Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

The president and people receive communion.

Prayer after Communion

… in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Dismissal 

.. be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Announcements

Hymn 678 In Christ Alone

A minister says

Go in peace. Proclaim the Word made flesh. Thanks be to God.

Postlude The ministers and people depart.