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Next Sunday, January 24

11 a.m. Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“Back to Basics: Where is the Holy Spirit?”

Who is Jesus?Mark 8:27-33

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Welcome! We are so glad to have you with us in worship this morning. If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we welcome you into this new sense of sanctuary – friends joined through Livestream, on Facebook, and at home on TV. We are indeed a community of faith and we are most grateful to still share in fellowship together.

SAVE THE DATE

Annual All-Church Gathering (via Zoom)

Sunday, February 7Second’s Annual Meeting will be held

virtually on Sunday, February 7. Zoom details coming soon!

We hope you can join us!

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All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor

Kelly D. Spencer Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Rev. Brian S. Shivers Senior Associate Pastor for Formation

Deacon Jonathan Elliott Liturgist

John Brewer Sanctuary Choir Section Leader

Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC

Pamela Williams, Violin (Indy Freelance) Jill Pitz, Harp (Indy Freelance)

Marjorie Hanna, Cello (ICO)

Laudate Dominium W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)

En prière Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

Sonata, Mit 4 Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987)

Aria Jānis Mediņš (1890-1966)

Berceuse, Op. 16 Gabriel Fauré

Prelude in Classic Style Gordon Young (1919-1998)

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January 17, 2021–Second Sunday after EpiphanyWe Come Together as God’s People

Prelude Rhapsody in Db, Op. 17, No. 1 Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry

* Call to Worship Kelly D. Spencer and Rev. Brian S. Shivers

Leader One: In mystery and grandeur,

Leader Two: We see the face of God.

Leader One: In earthiness and the ordinary,

Leader Two: We know the love of Christ.

Leader One: In heights and depths, in life and death:

Leader Two: The Spirit of God is moving among us.

Leader One: Let us praise God.

* Prayer of Adoration



* Opening Hymn #563 Lift Every Voice and Sing LIFT EVERY VOICE

Call to Confession

Silent Confession



Prayer of Confession

There are times, O God, when we are hesitant to say the words we most need to say. So hear us as we pray from the depth of our hearts, saying: Help us. Save us. Forgive us. Love us. Reveal to us, O God, the things that will make us whole. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

* Response of Praise Goodness is Stronger Than Evil John L. Bell

* Passing of the Peace

We Experience God’s Word

Time with Children

Prayer for Illumination Deacon Jonathan Elliott

First Scripture Lesson Philippians 2:6-11


Anthem Resignation (from Singer’s Glen) Alice Parker [recorded Dec. 2, 2020] (b. 1925) Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders

And let this feeble body fail, And let it faint or die, My soul shall quit this mournful vale, And soar to worlds on high: Shall join the disembodied saints, And find its long sought rest, (that only bliss for which it pants,) In the Redeemer’s breast.

In hope of that immortal crown, I now the cross sustain, And gladly wander up and down, And smile at toil and pain. I’ll suffer on my three-score years, Till my Deliv’rer come, And wipe away his servant’s tears, And take his exile home.

The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away, Blest be the name of the Lord.

Second Scripture Lesson Mark 8:27-33

Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“Who is Jesus?”"He asked them, 'But who do you say that I am?' Peter answered him, 'You are the Messiah.'"

(Mark 8:29)

Moment of Silent Meditation



We Give Thanks to God

Affirmation of Faith from A Declaration of Faith (1977) Rev. Brian S. Shivers

Jesus Christ is the living Word of God. The Word which was with God from the beginning was embodied in Jesus Christ. We hold that what God says to us and does for us centers in Jesus Christ our living Lord as he is remembered, known, and expected. In Christ God's Word of acceptance takes flesh: by grace through faith we are set right with God, adopted as children of God, not because of anything we have done, but because of what Christ has done. In Christ God's Word of demand is lived out: to love God and neighbor as he did is what God requires of us. Amen.

Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

Offertory My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord Spiritual, arr. Florence Price (1887-1953)

In the Lord, in the Lord, My soul’s been anchored in the Lord. Before I’d stay in hell one day, I’d sing and pray myself away. I’m going to pray and never stop, Until I’ve reached the mountain top. In the Lord, in the Lord, My soul’s been anchored in the Lord; God knows my soul’s been anchored in the Lord!

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.




We Go Forth to Serve

* Closing Hymn #371 Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER

* Charge and Benediction

Postlude “Let God’s work your pleasure be…” (from Salem Sonata) Dan Locklair (b. 1949)

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GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT

As we give, we fulfill a deep truth of our identity and purpose as children of God. Because giving is what we were created to do, being generous brings great joy to all who engage with the gifts we have been given. Thank you for so generously sharing your gifts among one another, and throughout this welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives. Visit SecondChurch.org/Give to learn more.

THE POWER OF PRAYER

We are here to join with you in prayer. How can we support you? To engage with one of our pastors, fill out a Prayer Request Form at SecondChurch.org/Prayer and we'll be in touch shortly.

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News Within the Church FamilyThe Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God

in memory of Grant Drook from Wendy, Allison, and Tom.

Deaths: Jerry Bowden Peggy Sabens Joan Whelden

If you or a family member is hospitalized, or if you have any needs for prayer or support, please contact Ashley Elskus at

[email protected] or fill out a Prayer Request form at SecondChurch.org/Prayer.

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