Anglican Church of The CalvaryPhiladelphia, PA

2nd Epiphany Sunday Service

The Rt. Rev’d Amos FagbamiyeDiocesan ADOTT

Rev’d Samuel Aderin Canon Chukwuma IzuehieParish Priest Canon Missioner N.E.

14th of January 2018

Reverend Samuel Adedeji Aderin Priest

Evangelist Obinna Ohanugo

Pastor's Warden Mrs. Chiugo Aghedo

People's Warden/ Parish Treasurer

Mrs. Taiye lyasere Communication /Event Director

Mrs. Blessing Ohaegbulam Children's Ministry

The Choir Mrs. Ijeoma Ohanugo Mrs. Mirabel Okebata Mrs. MaryJane Dike

Mrs. Blessing Ohaegbulam Ms. Ijeoma Njoku Mrs. Felicia Epelle

Mrs. Felicia Egbukwu

Mrs. Alby Aderin Parish President: Mothers Union/Women's Guild

Evangelist Christian Ohaegbulam Chairman Building Committee

Mr. Chimaobi Njoku Parish Secretary/ Chairman Harvest Committee

Mr. Dike ChibuzorDirector Outreach Committee

Mr. Kevin Ohanugo Youth Leader

Mr. NjokuYouth Leader

Mrs. Ijeoma Noeline Ohanugo Intercessor

Mr. Joseph Ohanugo (Jnr.) Drums/Percussion

"Blessed are those who are to HIS service called"

Ms. Ifeoma Glory EpelleUsher

Mr. Bennett Okemefule Usher/Financial Secretary

Ms. Chioma Akagha Director Welcome Committee

The Processional Hymn:

Jesus Shall Reign Where're The SunAuthor: Isaac Watts (1719)

Jesus shall reign where'er the sundoes its successive journeys run,his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,till moons shall wax and wane no more.To him shall endless prayer be made,and praises throng to crown his head.His name like sweet perfume shall risewith every morning sacrifice.People and realms of every tonguedwell on his love with sweetest song,and infant voices shall proclaimtheir early blessings on his name.Blessings abound where'er he reigns:the prisoners leap to lose their chains,the weary find eternal rest,and all who suffer want are blest.Let every creature rise and bringthe highest honors to our King,angels descend with songs again,and earth repeat the loud amen. Amen

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Sentence: From the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my Name shall be great among the Gentiles, and in every place incense shall be offered unto my Name, and a pure offering for my Name shall be great among the heathen, says the Lord of hosts. Mal 1:11

“Loving Shepherd of thy sheep”

Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep, Keep Thy lamb, in safety keep; Nothing can Thy power withstand; None can pluck me from Thy hand.

Where Thou leadest we would go, Walking in Thy steps below,Till before our Father's throne We shall know as we are known

Introit:

Call to Worship

Beloved, we are come together in the presence of almighty God and of the whole company of heaven to offer unto him through our Lord Jesus Christ

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our worship and praise and thanksgiving; to make confession of our sins; to pray, as well for others as for ourselves, that we may know more truly the greatness of God's love and shew forth in our lives the fruits of his grace; and to ask on behalf of all men such things as their well-being doth require. Wherefore let us kneel in silence, and remember God's presence with us now.

ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.

Priest:

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Canticle: The Venite (Psalm 95)

1. O come let us sing / out to the / Lord: let usshout in triumph to the / rock of /our sal/vation.2. Let us come before his / face with /thanksgiving : and cry / out to him / joyfully in /psalms.3. For the Lord is a / great / God : and a great /King a/bove / all / gods.4. In his hand are the / depths of the / earth: andthe peaks of the /mountains are / his / also.5. The sea is his and / he / made it : his hands /mouled / dry / land.6. Come let us worship and / bow / down: andkneel be/ fore the / Lord our / maker.7. For he is the / Lord our / God: we are his /people . and the / sheep of / his / pasture.

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Praise and Worship

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8. Today if only you will hear his voice, do not harden your / hearts: as at / Meribah: as on that day at /Massah / in the / wilderness;9. When your / fathers / tested / me: / put me to proof though/ they had/ seen my / works.10. Forty years long I loathed that gene/ration and /said: “It is a people who do err in their hearts, for they /do not / know my /ways”11. ‘of whom I / swore in my / wrath: “They shall not /enter my /rest.

Glory be to the Father, and / to the / Son: and / to the /Holy /Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and / ever / shall be: world without / end. A / men.

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Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 20:13-22

Meanwhile a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel and announced, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hand today, and then you will know that I am the Lord.’”14 “But who will do this?” asked Ahab.The prophet replied, “This is what the Lord says: ‘The junior officers under the provincial commanders will do it.’”

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The Old Testament Reading is taken from the 20th Chapter of the Book of Kings beginning from the 13th verse.

“And who will start the battle?” he asked.The prophet answered, “You will.”15 So Ahab summoned the 232 junior officers under the provincial commanders. Then he assembled the rest of the Israelites, 7,000 in all. 16 They set out at noon while Ben-Hadad and the 32 kings allied with him were in their tents getting drunk. 17 The junior officers under the provincial commanders went out first. Now Ben-Hadad had dispatched scouts, who reported, “Men are advancing from Samaria.”18 He said, “If they have come out for peace, take them alive; if they have come out for war, take them alive.”19 The junior officers under the provincial commanders marched out of the city with the army behind them 20 and each one struck down his opponent. At that, the Arameans fled, with the Israelites in pursuit. But Ben-Hadad king of Aram escaped on horseback with some of his horsemen. 21 The king of Israel advanced and overpowered the horses and chariots and inflicted heavy losses on the Arameans. 22 Afterward, the prophet came to the king of Israel and said, “Strengthen your position and see what must be done, because next spring the king of Aram will attack you again.”

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READER: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD

O WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS Author: John S. B. Monsell,

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!Bow down before Him, His glory proclaim;With gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness, Kneel and adore Him: the Lord is His Name!Low at His feet lay thy burden of carefulness,High on His heart He will bear it for thee,And comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness, Guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.Fear not to enter His courts in the slendernessOf the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon as thine;For truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness, These are the offerings to lay on His shrine.These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness,He will accept for the Name that is dear;Mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness,Trust for our trembling and hope for our fear. Amen

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The New Testament Readindg in Mathew 13:44-53

The New Testament Reading is taken from the13th Chapter of the Acts of Apostles beginning from the 44th verse.

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. 47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied. 52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” 53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there.

READER: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD

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Lord Thy Word abidethAuthor: Henry W. Baker

Lord, Thy Word abideth,And our footsteps guideth;Who its truth believethLight and joy receiveth.When our foes are near us,Then Thy Word doth cheer us,Word of consolation,Message of salvation.When the storms are o'er us,And dark clouds before us,Then its light directeth,And our way protecteth.Who can tell the pleasure,Who recount the treasure,By Thy Word impartedTo the simple hearted?Word of mercy, givingSuccor to the living;Word of life, supplyingComfort to the dying!O that we, discerning,Its most holy learning,Lord, may love and fear Thee,Evermore be near Thee! Amen

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THE APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into the dead. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He Shall come again to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord be with youAnd also with youLet us prayLord have mercy upon usChrist, have mercy upon usLord have mercy upon usOur Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name; Your Kingdom come; Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil Amen.

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The Collects of the day Almighty Father, look on the heartfelt desires of your servants, and stretch forth your powerful right hand to be our defense against all enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All: Amen

O Lord our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who has safely brought us to the beginning of this day; defend us in the same with Your mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings may be ordered by Your governance, to do always what is righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord.All: Amen

(The Minister stands and says):O Lord, show Your mercy upon us:And grant us Your salvation.O Lord, guide and defend our rulers:And give them wisdom from above.Endue Your ministers with righteousness;And make Your chosen people joyful.O Lord, save Your people;And bless Your inheritance.Give Peace in our time, O Lord.Because there is none other that rules the world, but only You, O God.O God make clean our hearts within usAnd take not Your Holy Spirit from us

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More praise songsOffertory, Tithes, Thanksgiving: Birthdays and Anniversary

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The Worship

Faith of our fathersAuthor: Frederick W. Faber

Faith of our fathers, living still,In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;O how our hearts beat high with joy Whenever we hear that glorious Word!

Refrain

Faith of our fathers, holy faith!We will be true to thee till death.

(The Minister shall pray for the offerings of the people and say)

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who have not spared Your own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, and who, with Him, have freely given us all things: receive these offerings and gifts, enable us with all our gifts, so to yield ourselves to You, that with body, soul and spirit we may truly and freely serve You, and in Your service find our deepest joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen

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God is with us, God is with us, So our brave forefathers sang, Far across the field of battle Loud their holy war cry rang; Though at times they feared and faltered, Never once they ceased to sing: God is with us, God is with us, Christ our Lord shall reign as King! God is with us, God is with us, Christ our Lord shall reign as King! Amen

Diocesan Anthem

Faith of our fathers, we will striveTo win all nations unto Thee;And through the truth that comes from God, We all shall then be truly free.Refrain

Faith of our fathers, we will loveBoth friend and foe in all our strife;And preach Thee, too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life.Refrain

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All:

The President may say this or an alternative BLESSING.

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Amen. Amen. Amen.

Almighty God, You have given us grace to bring before You with one accord our common supplications and You promise that when two or three are gathered together in Your name You will grant their request; fulfil now. O Lord, the desires and petitions of Your servants as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of Your truth and in the world to come the fulness of eternal life. Amen.

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Closing Hymn:

Thou, whose almighty wordAuthor: John Mariott

Chaos and darkness heard,And took their flight;Hear us, we humbly pray,And, where the Gospel's daySheds not its glorious ray,Let there be light!

Thou, who didst come to bringOn Thy redeeming wingHealing and sight,Health to the sick in mind,Sight to the inly blind,O now, to all mankind,Let there be light!

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Spirit of truth and love,Life giving, holy Dove,Speed forth Thy flight;Move on the water's faceBearing the lamp of grace,And, in earth's darkest place,Let there be light!

Blessèd and holy Three,Glorious Trinity,Wisdom, love, might!Boundless as ocean's tide,Rolling in fullest pride,Through the world far and wide,Let there be light! Amen

President: Go in the peace of Christ.All: Thanks be to God.

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