Grace Church in the Mountains January 31, :00 & 10:30 am Zoom

Grace Church in the Mountains

January 31, 2021 | 8:00 & 10:30 am |

Zoom

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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

WELCOME! / ¡BIENVENIDOS!

MISSION FOCUS 2020

Celebrating that Christ is all and in all

by

PRELUDE:

Pavane

Paul Drayton

WORDS OF WELCOME

PLEASE MUTE YOUR MICROPHONE

*OPENING HYMN#448

O love how deep

Deus tuorum militum

THE WORD OF GOD

OPENING ACCLAMATION

Presider: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

HYMN OF PRAISE

Lord Jesus Christ

8:00 am

spoken

Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us.

Let not my doubts nor my darkness speak to me.

Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us.

+THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

FIRST READING: I Corinthians 8:1-13

Now concerning meat that has been sacrificed to a false god: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes people arrogant, but love builds people up. 2 _{If anyone thinks they know something, they don’t yet know as}

much as they should know. 3 _{But if someone loves God, then they are known by God.}

4 _{So concerning the actual food involved in these sacrifices to false gods, we know that a false god isn’t anything in}

this world, and that there is no God except for the one God. 5 _{Granted, there are so-called “gods,” in heaven and}

on the earth, as there are many gods and many lords. 6 _{However, for us believers,}

There is one God the Father.

All things come from him, and we belong to him. And there is one Lord Jesus Christ.

All things exist through him, and we live through him.

7 _{But not everybody knows this. Some are eating this food as though it really is food sacrificed to a real idol,}

because they were used to idol worship until now. Their conscience is weak because it has been damaged. 8 _Food

won’t bring us close to God. We’re not missing out if we don’t eat, and we don’t have any advantage if we do eat. 9 _{But watch out or else this freedom of yours might be a problem for those who are weak.} 10 _{Suppose someone}

sees you (the person who has knowledge) eating in an idol’s temple. Won’t the person with a weak conscience be encouraged to eat the meat sacrificed to false gods? 11 _{The weak brother or sister for whom Christ died is destroyed}

by your knowledge. 12 _{You sin against Christ if you sin against your brothers and sisters and hurt their weak}

consciences this way. 13 _{This is why, if food causes the downfall of my brother or sister, I won’t eat meat ever again,}

or else I may cause my brother or sister to fall.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 111

6For 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.

10Those 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. 14Steadfast love is yours, O Lord, *

*SEQUENCE HYMN #371

Thou, whose almighty word

Moscow

Vs. 1,2,3

GOSPEL: Mark 1:21-28

25 _{“Silence!” Jesus said, speaking harshly to the demon. “Come out of him!”} 26 _{The unclean spirit shook him and}

screamed, then it came out.

27 _{Everyone was shaken and questioned among themselves, “What’s this? A new teaching with authority! He even}

commands unclean spirits and they obey him!” 28 _{Right away the news about him spread throughout the entire}

region of Galilee.

Priest The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ

THE

SERMON

PLEASE

UNMUTE

YOUR

MICROPHONE

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 Light, true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit

he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

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

We gather in your name, Jesus, because we know who you are. You know our deepest needs and weaknesses, and we look to you in hope.

Hear our prayers, Holy One of God.

The world is hurting and restless for you, Lord. The earth is stressed and cries out for protection. Its peoples cry out in hunger and fear. We turn to you in need of deliverance.

Hear our prayers, Holy One of God.

We pray for your Church as it walks your Way of Life. May your people and their leaders know deeply your loving, liberating life-giving presence.

Hear our prayers, Holy One of God.

We pray for those who govern all over the world, that they may pursue justice and practice peace. Equip them with the courage and resources to respond to the needs of their people.

Hear our prayers, Holy One of God.

For those who have lost their freedom to addiction, for those who wrestle with worry, for those who struggle with mobility, communication, and relationship. For those who are ill and facing surgery or treatments. For those who will soon give birth, and those who have lost a pregnancy. We look to you for care of all these to give them hope through your presence.

Hear our prayers, Holy One of God.

We commend to you the souls of those who have died, especially our brother Bill Smith and ask you to comfort those whose hearts ache with grief, especially Betty and the members of the Smith family

Hear our prayers, Holy One of God.

We pray for those who will be born this day, that they will be embraced by loving communities. We pray for those who are dying and those who now rest in your eternal embrace. Are there those you wish to name?

The Presider says

Lord, please hear our prayers and answer them as is best for us and in your good time. We ask this humbly in Jesus’ name. Amen.

CONFESSION

OF

SIN

Presider: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. All: 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.

Presider: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

THE

PEACE

Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LORD’S

PRAYER

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come,

thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,

Presider: Go in peace to let the light of Christ shine through you.

All: Glory, thanks and praise to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

FINAL HYMN: #533

How wondrous and great thy works

Lyons

POSTLUDE

Scherzo

Alan Ridout

1934-1996

SERVINGTODAY

Lector/Intercessor 8:00 am Laura Armour/Melanie Cyre 10:30 am Donna Buckner/Joyce Brooks

INOURPRAYERS

Members of Grace: Betty Smith & Family, Marta Martin, Bernie & Elizabeth Weber; Anne Crocker,

Harriet Simmons, Anne DaMitz, Tony & Linda Sexton, Kim Campbell, Sallee Glaesner, Vickie Pope, Becky Prevost, and our Homebound Members: Evelyn Overman, Elizabeth Clark, Katherine Calhoun, & Charles Baker.

Friends of Grace: Betty King, friend of Diane Stewart; Barbara King, friend of Phyllis Watson; Mike

Beasley, son-in-law and Michael grandson of Melissa Van Noppen; Carmen Suter, Aunt of & Joelle & Jeff Clark, friends of Karlinne Wulf-Lamphear; Debby Coughlin, sister of Dale McDonald; John Savarese, cousin of Bob Stambaugh; Joni Marie Becker, friend of Edwina Costley; Monica, friend of Annelle Woggon & Kenneth Ratcliffe; Kathy McNeil, former organist at Grace Church; Carrie Schuler, friend of Lauren & Blair Bishop; Debbie Pitcock, friend of Mariah Nehus; Jason Nurse, son of Peter & Jane Nurse;Tom Gibson, friend of Betty Harrison

For those who have died: Parishioner, Bill Smith

For those on the front-lines of our public health crisis

Caitlin Williams, psychologist; Margaret Violet, DSS worker; Sydney Franklin, Sierra McCleary Emily Mackey, nurse at Harris Hospital; Tucker & Campbell Austin, daughters of Clyde & Walt Austin; Adam McDonald; Martha Hartman Woodburn; Sarah, niece of Betsy Stecher; and our members Valerie Gracie who works at Urgent Care, & Sara Warren-Hill, Labor and Delivery Nurse.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COVID-19 Vaccination: To register for your group go to https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/vaccine or call

828.356.2019

God & the Pandemic: Join us today for the final conversation at 9:15 am in between the services. Link sent out

Sunday mornings.

Lectionary Bible Study: Now held at 10:15 am on Sundays. Open to all. Link sent out Sunday mornings.

Soul Care in the Pandemic: Join Parishioner and therapist Tim Hussey next week at 9:15 am for a conversation

about caring for ourselves, souls and bodies.

Fresh Air Fellowship: Join us Friday, February 12, @ 4:30 for the Burning of the Palms at the fire pit behind the

church. Bring your own hot chocolate and/or s’mores material. /we will pray over the ashes and have a brief Evening Prayer at 5:30.

Candlemas, Tuesday, February 2: Watch for a video devotional released Tuesday morning. Come by the church

to pick up a blessed candle, re-usable grocery bag and your offering envelopes. Joslyn will be available for prayer and conversation on the deck or in the church from 11:30 - 12:30 and 2:30 - 4:30.

Sing to the Lord a New Song - Hymnal Supplement Project: Check out the video that Ginny Moe, Director of

Music, and our Rector created. Submit hymn suggestions with the where you got them (the source) by February 16 for consideration.

GRACE

CHURCH

IN

THE

MOUNTAINS,

EPISCOPAL

394 N. Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

(828) 456-6029 • www.gracewaynesville.com

General email: admin@gracewaynesville.com

Rector: rector@gracewaynesville.com

Music Director: music@gracewaynesville.com

Treasurer: finance@gracewaynesville.com

Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper: admin@gracewaynesville.com

Facebook.com/gracewaynesville • Instagram: @GraceChurchIM

The Rt. Rev. José A. McLoughlin, Bishop of Western North Carolina The Rev. Joslyn Ogden Schaefer, Rector

The Revs. Orion Davis, Earle Pratt, & Harriet Simmons, Priest Associates Virginia Moe, Organist and Choir Director

Andrea Croskery, Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper Tony Caldwell, Sexton

MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY

Dale McDonald, Sr. Warden (2021) Lauri SoJourner (2021)

Mary Lockey (2021)

Patricia (Pat) Robinson (2022) Laurel Destry (2022) Michael Lodico, Jr. Warden (2022)

Laura Armour (2023) Larry Davis (2023) Mariah Nehus (2023) Sandra Curtis & Walt Autin, Treasurers Karen Morris, Clerk