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Holy Communion Sunday February 19 2023 - Transfiguration Sunday
Rev.  Alastair Hunting
Rev. Alastair Hunting
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Order of Service with Hymns
Playlist

NOTE: Pg #s refer to the BAS

This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him. 
-Matthew 17:5

Processional Hymn: #9 Today I Awake

Today I awake 
and God is before me.
At night, as I dreamt, 
he summoned the day;
   for God never sleeps 
   but patterns the morning
   with slithers of gold 
   or glory in grey.

Today I arise 
and Christ is beside me.
He walked through the dark 
to scatter new light,
   Yes, Christ is alive, 
   and beckons his people
   to hope and to heal, 
   resist and invite.

Today I affirm 
the Spirit within me
at worship and work, 
in struggle and rest.
   The Spirit inspires 
   all life which is changing
   from fearing to faith, 
   from broken to blest.

Today I enjoy
 the Trinity round me,
above and beneath, 
before and behind;
   The Maker, the Son, 
   the Spirit together
   they called me to life 
   and call me their friend.

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land

Call to Worship
God of the grain that falls to earth, God of the fruit that the grain will bear: You have created us to create life, even as we lose it; you have given us a gift of love that grows the more we share it. May we, as single grains of life, not hold our love within, but cast it wide and lose ourselves so new life can begin. Amen   (A. Wimberly)

Sunday School Dismissal : I have peace like a river.. (in my soul)

(We prepare our hearts for worship in silence)

The Gathering of the Community (Service begins on p. 185)

Glory to God p. 186

Kyrie Eleison p. 186

Collect Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word   (Led by Lynn Gray)

Hebrew Scripture:    EXODUS 24:12-18 

Psalm 2:   R: God has exalted his anointed

The Epistle:        2 PETER 1:16-21

Gospel Hymn:  #167. Tis Good, Lord to be Here

'Tis good, Lord, to be here!
Your glory fills the night;
Your face and garments, like the sun,
Shine with unborrowed light.

'Tis good, Lord, to be here,
Your beauty to behold,
Where Moses and Elijah stand,
Your messengers of old.

Fulfiller of the past!
Promise of things to be!
We hail your body glorified,
And our redemption see.

Before we taste of death,
We see your kingdom com
O might we hold the vision bright,
And make this hill our home.

'Tis good, Lord, to be here!
Yet we may not remain;
But since you bid us leave the mount,
Come with us to the plain.

The Gospel:        MATTHEW 17:1-9

Homily: “Dark Skies Blue Skies: A Reflection on the Transfiguration”

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed     p. 189 (please stand as able)

Prayers of the People    (Led by Doug Shantz)

Confession and Absolution   p. 191

The Peace    p. 192

Offertory Hymn: #375  At the Name of Jesus

At the name of Jesus ev'ry knee shall bow,
ev'ry tongue confess him King of glory now.
'Tis his Father's pleasure we should call him Lord,
who from the beginning was the mighty Word.

Humbled for a season to receive a name
from the lips of sinners unto whom he came,
faithfully he bore it spotless to the last,
brought it back victorious, when from death he passed.

Name him, christians, name him,
with live strong as death,
but with awe and wonder, and with bated breath;
his is god the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord,
ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored.

In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue
all that is not holy, all that is not true;
crown him as your Saviour in temptation's hour:
let his will enfold you in its light and pow'r.

Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again,
with his Father's glory, with his angel train;
for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow,
and our hearts confess him King of glory now.

Prayer over the Gifts Holy God, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to that radiant glory which we see in the transfigured face of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen 

The Celebration of the Eucharist 

The Great Thanksgiving 

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 2)     p. 212

Agnes Dei (sung) O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us…

The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion)

Communion Hymn:  #61 As We Gather at Your Table

As we gather at your Table,
       as we listen to your Word,
help us know, O God, your presence;
       let our hearts and minds be stirred.
Nourish us with sacred story
       till we claim it as our own;
teach us through this holy banquet
       how to make Love's victory known.

Turn our worship into witness
       in the sacrament of life;
send us forth to love and serve you,
       bringing peace where there is strife.
Give us, Christ, your great compassion
       to forgive as you forgave;
may we still behold your image
       in the world you died to save.

Gracious Spirit, help us summon
       other guests to share that feast
where triumphant Love will welcome
       those who had been last and least.
There no more will envy blind us
       nor will pride our peace destroy,
as we join with saints and angels
       to repeat the sounding joy.

Prayer after Communion:  Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name. Amen

Doxology (Old 100th): Praise God from whom all blessings flow! 
Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen

The Blessing

Closing Hymn:   # 86 More than We Can Ask or Imagine

More than we can ask or imagine,
More than we can ever dare to dream,
We are the children of heaven’s creation,
God’s own beloved, each called by name.
    And we cry, Glory! Glory!
    Glory to God who calls us by name!
    Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
    Glory we sing!

More than we will ever imagine;
more than we can ever understand;
we are sent to walk with compassion,
to live out God’s love by heart and by hand.
    And we cry, Glory! Glory!
    Glory to God who presses us on!
    Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
    Glory our song!

More than we can ask or imagine,
more than we can ever desire,
out of the dust God’s building a kingdom,
like wine from the press, like bread from the fire.
    And we cry, Glory! Glory!
    Glory to God! Glory we cry!
    Glory! Glory! 
Glory on earth, Glory on high!
    Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
    Glory we cry!
    Glory! Glory! Glory on earth!
    Glory on high!
    Glory on earth, Glory on high!

The Dismissal    p. 215