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 Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
Christian Street and Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-389-1513
www.old-swedes.org
February 1st, 2015
The 4th Sunday after the Epiphany
Opening Hymn #7
The Hymnal 1982
Celebrant
All Arise, shine; for your light has come.
The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. Celebrant
All Come, worship the Lord of glory
Proclaim God’s praise among the nations. Christ whose glory fills the skies Song of Praise #533 Celebrant
The Hymnal 1982
How wondrous and great Let us pray together.
Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (all are seated) 1st Reading – Deuteronomy 18:15‐20 Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like
me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the Lord
your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: ‘If I hear the voice of the Lord my God
any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.’ Then the Lord replied to me: ‘They are right in what
they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my
words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who
does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But
any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I
have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.’” Reader People Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
Thanks be to God Psalm 111 1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the deeds of the Lord! *
they are studied by all who delight in them.
3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He gives food to those who fear him; *
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works *
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
all his commandments are sure.
8 They stand fast forever and ever, *
because they are done in truth and equity.
9 He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever; *
holy and awesome is his Name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *
those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures forever. 2nd Reading – I Corinthians 8: 1‐13 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge
puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary
knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him. Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols,
we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” Indeed, even
though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many
lords—yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one
Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. It is not everyone, however,
who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of
the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. “Food will not
bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care
that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see
you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is
weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak
believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family,
and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their
falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God
Gradual Hymn #457
Celebrant
People The Hymnal 1982
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
Glory to you, Lord Christ Thou art the Way (1:21-28)
Jesus and his disciples went into Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue
and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as
the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What
have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the
Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean
spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they
kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the
unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding
region of Galilee.
Celebrant
People Sermon
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, Lord Christ Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God above us, maker and sustainer of all life, of sun and moon, of water and earth, of male and female. We believe in God beside us, Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, born of a woman, servant of the poor. Judged and nailed to a cross, he died forsaken. He descended to the dead. 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. Celebrant
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, for those in
need, and for all of God’s creation.
Intercessor
For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of our
souls, let us pray to the Lord
Lord, have mercy. All Intercessor
All For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found
without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy. Intercessor
All Creator of all, lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace.
That we may respect one another in freedom and truth.
Intercessor
All God of truth, inspire with your wisdom those whose decisions affect the lives of others.
That all may act with integrity and courage. Intercessor
All Make us willing agents of your compassion.
Strengthen us as we share in making people whole.
Intercessor
Be present to all who are alone, lost, in prison, and those in harms’ way in the wars of
the world.
Hear our prayer. All Intercessor
All Intercessor
All 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.
Hear our prayer. We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for those things that are on our minds and in our hearts.
(Pause for prayers offered, silently or aloud) Celebrant
All Lord, you are the giver of all good things; receive our prayers that we offer for ourselves
and for our world. Help us to know you in the ordinary happenings of our lives, that we
may be channels of your grace.
Hear our prayers, O compassionate God, answer them according to your will, and make us channels of your infinite grace; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Celebrant
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
(Silence)
Celebrant
God of all glory, beauty, and grace,
All We have tried to hide from you – to hide our faces, to hide our sin – yet you have never hidden your love for us. We have tried to search for you – in temples, in clouds, on mountaintops – yet you have already revealed yourself to us in the face of Jesus Christ. Forgive us, and transform us, so that our lives may shine with your glory, beauty, and grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant
All Our God comes and does not keep silence; God speaks to us with grace and love, saying:
You are my beloved child. This is the good news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ we are
forgiven.
Thanks be to God. The Peace
The Offertory Doxology (All) The Holy Communion
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All The Lord be with you.
And also with you. Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise. We offer you praise and hearts lifted high, O God, whose light enlightens every human
being, and whose love offers to all hope for new life. And so with the whole realm of
nature around us, with earth, sea, and sky, with light of sun and stars, with angels of
light, with saints of heaven and of earth, we join in the song of your unending greatness.
Holy in the heights of heaven, holy in the depths of earth, O God, your glory knows no
bounds, and your love is without end. The Word that was at the beginning, and through
whom all things were made, you sent to dwell among us, full of grace and truth, that
believing in him we may have springs of life within.
We bless you, that in love for the world, your Son laid down his life and overcame death’s powers to be our hope of life everlasting; that in love he poured out his Spirit to lead us through encircling darkness into all truth; and that in love he returned to the Source of Light to draw all the earth to himself. To the very end Jesus loved those whom he had been given, and prayed that his love
might be in them. On the night he was betrayed, Jesus took bread, and having blessed it
and given thanks to you. He broke it and gave it to his friends, saying, “Take, eat, this is
my body which is broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” In the same way
he took the wine and, giving thanks for it, poured it out and gave the cup to them,
saying, “Drink this, all of you: This is my blood which is poured out for you. Whenever
you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Remembering his eternal self-giving,
We proclaim the mystery of Christ among us. Made one with him, and one with each other, we offer these gifts and with them ourselves, a single, holy, living sacrifice.
Hear us now, O God, and breathe your Spirit upon us, and upon this bread and this
wine, that they may be heaven’s food and drink for us,
For you are the living bread that comes down from heaven to give life to the world; you are the true vine without whom we can do nothing. Celebrant
All Celebrant
We ask these things in the name of Jesus, by whom, with whom, and in whom, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty God, world without end.
Amen. All Because you are one with us, O Christ, make us one with you as we pray the prayer you
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, And the power and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. Fraction Celebrant
All The Bread of heaven is broken for the life of the world.
The Cup of love is shared with all who seek God. Invitation We welcome you to this table of the Lord Wherever you are on your spiritual journey (The silver chalice contains wine; the blue chalice, grape juice) Post Communion Prayer
All O God, in love you have called us to be your people, and in love we have shared this bread and wine. May the flame of your love be kindled in our hearts by this holy meal, and may its light guide us on our journey, and lead us home to you; in the name of God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. Amen. Blessing Closing Hymn #437 The Hymnal 1982 Tell out, my soul Dismissal
Celebrant
All Go into the world and proclaim the Good News!
We will join Christ in the world, revealing the sacred in the very midst of life. Celebrant
All Go forth, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit!
Thanks be to God! The Postlude
Scripture readings taken from the New Revised Standard Version, c.1989 ; Eucharistic Prayer taken from
www.laughingbird.com; Psalm and portions of the liturgy taken from the Book of Common Prayer, c.1979. Other sources used
in this liturgy: Enriching Our Worship 1, c.1998; Evangelical Lutheran Worship, c.2006; Feasting on the Word, Worship
Companion, c.2012 and 2014; A New Zealand Prayer Book, c.1989; Bread for the Journey, c.1981; Iona Abbey Worship Book,
c.2001; A Wee Worship Book, c.1999; The Hymnal 1982.
A N N O U N C E M E N T S Welcome, welcome! – All are welcome, all the time! Sunday School follows the service – all children welcome. Every Week at Gloria Dei: Sunday Service of Holy Communion ‐ 10AM. Fellowship following.
Evensong – Tuesdays, 6:30PM.
Bells Rehearsal – Tuesdays, 7PM.
Yoga – Tuesdays, 7:15PM, drop in class, all levels welcome. $8.00 a session (No class 12/31)
Tai Chi – Wednesdays, 10-11AM. $10.00 a session. All levels welcome. (No class 1/1/14)
Mindfulness for Wellness/Meditation – Tuesdays, 7:15PM. Roak Room. $5.00 a session.
Upcoming: Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, 2/18. Simple meal at 6PM. Service at 7PM.
Dinner Church – We are doing something new and different (and exciting!) on Wednesdays this
upcoming season of Lent. For five Wednesdays in Lent (2/25, 3/04, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25) we will gather
at 6:30PM in Riverside Hall for “Dinner Church.” We will worship at the dinner table each week,
incorporating prayers, bible reading, discussion (not sermon!), and communion as a part of our
dinner. So we will literally break bread together, pass a cup to each other, and talk about the Bible
reading while we share dinner. We’ll be looking for volunteers to prepare our dinners, either by
making casseroles for the freezer or for the day, or preparing dinner in the kitchen on a specific day.
Please sign up on the board in the back of church if you are able to help. And please mark your
calendars and plan to join us. And plan to bring friends! All are welcome at our table.
One Read at Old Swedes – Lent 2015 – Our book for Lent this year will be Mark My Word: 40 Days with Jesus. The book will be a gift from the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Please sign up if you want a
copy of the book. And please plan to take a bit of time each day, from Ash Wednesday to Palm
Sunday, to consider Mark’s words to us and our journey together in this place.
Vestry Meeting – Thursday, 2/19, 7PM.
Book Club – Monday, 2/26. Discussion of Orphan Train, by Kristina Baker Kline. (This book is the
Philadelphia “One Read” this year).
Jazz & Joe – Thursday, 2/26, 7:30PM.
The flowers on the altar today are given by Lisa Reeves and Ray Bender for the greater glory of God and in loving memory of Gerard and Elsie Janisse. Columbus Blvd and Christian Street - Philadelphia, PA 19147 - 215-389-1513 - www.old-swedes.org