The Beloved Community

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The Beloved Community

A welcoming community of joy, worship, and compassion bringing God's love to the world.

Transfiguration by Father John Giuliani

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany

The Transfiguration of Jesus

14 February, 2021

9:30 a.m.

Intercession Episcopal & Redeemer Lutheran

900 Brilowski Road Stevens Point WI

www.belovedcommunitysp.org

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Welcome to the Beloved Community! We are so glad to have you here with us.

We are a community of faith who are grounded in the ELCA Lutheran and Episcopal traditions and who are centered in Jesus. We believe we are called to LOVE (working toward the good for another) because God so loves us and all of Creation. No exceptions. No outsiders.

We are a mixed bag of pilgrims, so here at the BC, you will have a vibrant experience. Some folks like to be more formal; some folks like to be less formal. Some folks like contemporary band music; some folks like hymns. Because we deeply believe in hospitality, our worship services strive to include the spectrum of who we are as God’s people based on the gifts present within our community.

We recognize that people use different ways to express their faith and their beliefs, so we don’t expect everyone to pray exactly the same way. However, we are also a people grounded in the words and ways of the first apostles (apostolic); this means some of our prayers have been lifted by voices for thousands of years by a myriad of pilgrims.

It is this sense of catholic (meaning the church worldwide and throughout

time) that connects us to the past as well as to the future. This also provides a sense of unity and oneness as we listen and respond to the Living Word to shape how we see and listen and respond to the world and our neighbors in

the present time. And all this because we are holy, which means we are

called and inspired by the divine (as all people are) to live into the way of LOVE.

This is who we are, who we are becoming, and who we are practicing to be. We won’t always get it absolutely right, but we will keep on trying and

leaning in. We would love to have you join us!

art by Fr. John Giuliani

Transfigure us, O Lord

Music reprinted under OneLicense #A-726736; CCLI #11172100; The Rite Song Copyright © 2009, Church Publishing Incorporated; Augsburg Fortress #SB137235. Texts from Sundays & Seasons; Enriching Our Worship 1; The Book of Common Prayer; Eucharistic Prayers, © 2016 Samuel Wells & Abigail Kocher; Book of Occasional Services 2003 © 2004, The Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved.

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We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude Welcome

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Opening Acclamation

Blessed be God: most holy, glorious, and undivided Trinity.

And blessed be God’s reign, now and for ever. Amen. Collect of Purity

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.

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Collect of the Day

God be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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We Proclaim and Respond to the Word

Children’s Message

First Lesson 2 Kings 2:1-12

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

Thanks be to God.

The Psalm Psalm 50:1-6

The God of gods has spoken; *

God has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.

Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, * God is revealed in glory.

You, God, will come and will not keep silence; * before you there is a consuming flame,

and round about you a raging storm.

You call the heavens and the earth from above * to witness the judgment of your people.

“Gather before me my loyal followers, * those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with sacrifice.”

Let the heavens declare the rightness of your cause, *

for you alone are judge. St. Helena Psalter

The Second Lesson 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

Thanks be to God.

The Gospel Mark 9:2-9

The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the reading of the Gospel

The Gospel of our Savior.

Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Reflection

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Song of the Day Light Shone in Darkness

The Nicene Creed

Let us join with the whole church, confessing our faith with the words of 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.

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The Prayers of the People

Let us pray for the Church and for the world. We invite you to write your own prayers into the chat feature to be shared with the community. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may

be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

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Lord, in your mercy

People of God: what prayers do you wish to offer today?

Leave a pause; Jane will read any prayers offered on the chats.

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people and strengthen us to do your will; through

Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Confession and Absolution

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept.

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.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the

Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace

The Peace of Christ be always with you.

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We Celebrate the Eucharistic Meal

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Eucharistic Prayer ~Eucharistic Prayers, Wells and Kocher

The Lord be with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Creating and liberating God…

And so we gladly thank you, celebrating your glory with angels and

archangels, and all the company of heaven, dazzled by your face and singing the hymn of your unending praise.

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Dazzling God…

…who at supper with his disciples, took bread, gave you thanks, broke the

bread, and gave it to them saying, “Take, eat: this is my body, which is

given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

After supper Jesus took the cup.

Again he gave thanks, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Drink this, all

of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Great is the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Transfiguring God…

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The 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.

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, for ever and ever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us!

Therefore let us keep the feast! Alleluia! Invitation to Communion

The Gifts of God for the People of God; Holy things for Holy People.

As we each partake in this blessed food at home and in our sanctuary, let us know Communion.

Post Communion Prayer:

Let us pray.

Eternal God,

you have graciously accepted us as living members of 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 Savior. Amen.

We Bless and Go Forth to Serve

Blessing

God the creator strengthen you; Jesus the beloved fill you;

and the Holy Spirit the comforter ☩ keep you in peace.

Amen. Dismissal

Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.

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Sending Song Shine, Jesus, Shine Refrain

Verses

Words and Music: Graham Kendrick