The First Sunday After the Epiphany
The Baptism of Our Lord
Confirmation
January 11, 2015
9 a.m.
St Anne’s Episcopal Church
424 W. Market Street—Warsaw, Indiana 46580
574.267.6266
www.stanneswarsaw.org
The Reverend Corinne Hodges, Rector
The Right Reverend Edward S. Little II
Bishop of Northern Indiana
Connecting to Christ … Connecting to Call … Connecting to Community
Good Morning! Normally on Sundays we celebrate the Holy Eucharist (Communion) at 8 a.m.
(solemn service, no hymns) and 10:15 a.m. (music, nursery care and children’s formation, Labor
Day-Memorial Day). Our liturgy is from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), found in your
pew.
All are welcome to the Lord’s Table. It is our custom to receive the bread in our open hands
and consume immediately. When you are offered the chalice, please assist by gently holding the
base and guiding the cup to your lips. If you prefer, having consumed the bread, you may return
to your seat. We believe Christ is fully present in either element. If you have not been baptized
or prefer not to receive Communion, simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will
give you a blessing.
Childcare for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:15 service. Please ask an usher for
directions. We also have activity bags for young children. These are located across from the tile
table by the ushers.
If you are visiting today, please sign our guest book in the entrance area. We will mail you a
copy of our newsletter, The Visitor. To learn more about our congregation, please talk with a
vestry member: Sr. Warden Eric Satterley, Jr. Warden Curt Singrey, Cheryl Hastings, Jay
Rigdon, Dan Coons, Sharon Dustin, Mary Haeck, Julie Kuhn, Steve Shelby and JoElla Smyth.
Their nametags are clearly marked in yellow. The vestry is the leadership board of our church.
They will be glad to introduce you to others and listen to your feedback.
Thank you for worshipping with us. We are glad you are here!
Serving Today
9 a.m. Chaplain: Craig Ronk Chalice Bearer: Carol Morrison, Deb Satterley Crucifer: Annie
Petro Torchbearers: Lucas Williamson, Rose Kester Lectors: Mercedes Plummer, Lachelle Tullis
Gospel Bearer: Andrew Sellers Prayers of the People Officiant: Crystal Morsches Ushers: Daniel
Emerson, John White Gift Presenters: Dane & Cindy Ronk Hospitality Host: Mike & Miechi
Petro-Confirmation Reception Greeters: Mark & Ellen Wease Offering Counters: Nanette Frantz,
Dan Kuhn Altar Guild: Christy Cuban, Carol Masterson, Eric & Deb Satterley, Bob Hastings
Wednesday Evening Prayer Officiant: January 14 - Kathy Gill
Today’s Scripture Readings
Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a
formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the
face of the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. And God saw that
the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day,
and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
Acts 19:1-7 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came
to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit
when you became believers?" They replied, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy
Spirit." Then he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's
baptism." Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe
in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus." On hearing this, they were baptized in
the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon
them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied-- altogether there were about twelve of them.
Mark 1:4-11 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of
repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all
the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan,
confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, with a leather belt around his
waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, "The one who is more powerful than
I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have
baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." In those days Jesus came
from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming
up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on
him. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well
pleased."
The Altar flowers were given to the Greater Glory of God
in honor and thanksgiving of those being confirmed, received and
reaffirmed Deb Meyer, Lachelle Tullis, Andrew Sellers,
Ashely Ronk, Cindy Ronk, Dane Ronk, Craig Ronk, Mercedes
Plummer, MaryLou Plummer, Cynthia Vance and Carol Morrison
by Mike and Pastor Corinne Hodges
9 AM—Rite Two
Prelude - Organ
At the entrance of the ministers, all stand and sing the
Entrance Hymn 448
O love, how deep, how broad, how high…
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People
And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity
The Bishop then continues
There is one Body and one Spirit;
People There is one hope in God's call to us;
Bishop One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
People One God and Father of all.
Bishop The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Bishop Let us pray.
The Collect of the Day
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your
beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized
into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord
and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory
everlasting. Amen.
Please be seated.
First Reading – Genesis 1:1-5
At the conclusion, the lector says
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 29 Page 620, BCP
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3
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Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, *
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his Name; *
worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; *
the LORD is upon the mighty waters.
The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; *
the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor.
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; *
the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon;
He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, *
and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.
The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire,
the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; *
the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe *
and strips the forests bare.
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And in the temple of the LORD *
all are crying, "Glory!"
The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; *
the LORD sits enthroned as King for evermore.
The LORD shall give strength to his people; *
the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace.
Second Reading – Acts 19:1-7
At the conclusion, the lector says
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
All stand. An Alleluia verse is sung by the cantor and repeated twice by the congregation.
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The Holy Gospel – Mark 1:4-11
When the Priest announces the Gospel, all respond
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
At the conclusion the reader says
The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon– The Rt. Rev. Bishop Little II
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates
The Candidates for Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation and their Sponsors come to the altar rail.
Celebrant
The Candidates for Confirmation will now be presented.
Presenters
I present Craig Ronk, Dane Ronk, Cindy Ronk, Ashley Ronk, Andrew Sellers,
Deb Meyer, Lachelle Tullis, Mercedes Plummer.
Celebrant
The Candidates to be received into this Communion will now be
presented.
Presenters
I present MaryLou Plummer, Cynthia Vance.
Celebrant
Those who desire to reaffirm their baptismal vows will now be
presented.
Presenters
I present Carol Morrison.
The Bishop asks the Candidates
Candidates
Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil?
I do.
Bishop
Candidates
Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord.
The Celebrant addresses the congregation.
People
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these
persons in their life in Christ?
We will.
The Celebrant then says these or similar words
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own
baptismal covenant.
The Baptismal Covenant
Celebrant
People
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant
People
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant
People
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Celebrant
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the
breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
I will, with God’s help.
People
Celebrant
People
Celebrant
People
Celebrant
People
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin,
repent and return to the Lord?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in
Christ?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as
yourself?
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant
People
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the
dignity of every human being?
I will, with God’s help.
The Bishop says to the congregation
Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ.
A Person appointed leads the following petitions
People
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and
death.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
People
Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
People
Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
People
Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy
Church.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
People
Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
People
Send them into the world in witness to your love.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
People
Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
Then the Bishop says
Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus
Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of
your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the
covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that
Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
For Confirmation
The Bishop lays hands upon each one and says
Strengthen, O Lord, your servant N. with your Holy Spirit; empower him/her for your
service; and sustain him/her all the days of his/her life. Amen.
or this
Defend, O Lord, your servant N. with your heavenly grace, that he/she may continue
yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until he/she
comes to your everlasting kingdom. Amen
For Reception
N., we recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and
we receive you into the fellowship of this Communion. God, the Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you. Amen.
For Reaffirmation
N., may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in
the service of Christ and his kingdom. Amen.
Then the Bishop says
Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants;
let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and
obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the
life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Bishop sprinkles the people with holy water, after which they may make the sign of the cross.
The Peace
The Celebrant says
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Announcements
The Holy Communion
Offertory Hymn Baptized in Water (tune: Morning Has Broken)
Verse 1 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ our
King: Heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, Faithfully now God’s praises we sing.
Verse 2 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, Dead in the tomb with Christ our King:
One with his rising, freed and forgiven, Thankfully now God’s praises we sing.
Verse 3 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign our Christ our
King: Born of one Father, we are his children, Joyfully now God’s praises we sing.
The Great Thanksgiving
The Celebrant announces the corporate Eucharistic Intention, followed by
Eucharistic Prayer A (Book of Common Prayer, p. 361)
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you,
Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Proper Preface
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all
the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your
Name:
Sanctus
The people stand or kneel.
Then the Celebrant continues
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Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we
had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus
Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of
us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your
will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words
concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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."
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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your
Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we
may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and
peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal
kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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.
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
The Lord’s Prayer
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The Breaking of the Bread
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
Communion Anthem
St. Anne’s Choir
The Post-Communion Prayer
Celebrant says
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
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.
The Celebrant gives the blessing
The Blessing
Dismissal Hymn
Wade in the Water
Dismissal
The People respond
Thanks be to God.