Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 1, 2009

VISITORS
We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ with you today. In fact, we receive
your presence as a gracious gift from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your
needs. Please let us know how we can do so.

PRAYER
If you would like personal prayer this morning, please make your way to the hallway during
communion. One of our intercessors would love to pray with you.
HOLY EUCHARIST
As you enter the church, please keep silence as we prepare our hearts for worship.

The Opening Acclamation

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Songs of Praise

Forever
Give thanks to the Lord
Our God and King
His love endures forever
For He is good He is above all things
His love endures forever
Sing praise sing praise

With a mighty hand and an outstretched arm

His love endures forever
For the life that's been reborn
His love endures forever
Sing praise sing praise

(Chorus)
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever forever

From the rising to the setting sun

His love endures forever
And by the grace of God we will carry on
His love endures forever
Sing praise sing praise

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Awesome Beauty
Lord of all creation
We gladly bow to You
King of every nation
We give our hearts to You
My soul finds rest in You alone
I will not be shaken
May Your ways be known in all the earth
For You are above all others
(chorus)
Awesome beauty perfect faithfulness
Endless mercy mighty Lamb
Lord of all creation
We gladly bow to You
King of every nation
We give our hearts to You
Those who look to You are radiant
I won't be ashamed
May Your name be known in all the earth
For You are above all others

The Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear
the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Please be seated.

The First Lesson: Revelation 2:18-29

Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 33
To be read as prompted by the lector.

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Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.*
Praise befits the upright.
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Praise the Lord with the lyre;*
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
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Sing to him a new song;*
play skilfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
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For the word of the Lord is upright,*
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
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He loves righteousness and justice;*
the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
13
The Lord looks down from heaven;*
he sees all humankind.
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From where he sits enthroned he watches*
all the inhabitants of the earth—
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he who fashions the hearts of them all,*
and observes all their deeds.
16
A king is not saved by his great army;*
a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
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The war horse is a vain hope for victory,*
and by its great might it cannot save.
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Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,*
on those who hope in his steadfast love,
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to deliver their soul from death,*
and to keep them alive in famine.
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Our soul waits for the Lord;*
he is our help and shield.
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Our heart is glad in him,*
because we trust in his holy name.
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Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us,*
even as we hope in you.

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The Alleluia
Please stand and sing.

Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29

Please remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.

Priest The Gospel of the Lord

People Praise to you, Lord Christ

The Sermon
Please be seated.

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The Nicene Creed
Please stand.

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:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
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 and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He 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
Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down on the floor in awe of God’s willingness to hear our prayers.

Members: Allen Family; Dean Johnson; Plumb Family; Rhodes Family; Geneva Schmidt and Lu Pierotti
& Family; White Family.

Vestry: Jeff Cardwell; Matt Creswell; Loys Johnson; George Mankos; Herb Poole; Annette Waldroop

AMiA Churches: Grace Anglican Church (Gastonia); Epiphany Anglican Church (Charlottesville, VA)

Seminarians: Jonathan Allen; Loys Johnson, Jr.; Conor Mooney, Brad Troxell
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Others: Martin Allen; Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kat Brinyear; Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis; Comer
Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Anne Greene; Tom Gridley; Jack Jenkins; David & Christina Kristynik
and David’s military unit in Iraq; Shelley Makahon; Hayley Makohon Ronnie Martin; Nancy Niner; Norma
Nowak; Christine & Colin O’Connell; John Robinson; Keith Roblin; Tom Silinski; Steven Rowland; Jim
Sampson; Emma Schurmeier; Sharon Shaver; Cindy Sheets; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer;
Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Larry Whitehead.

In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.

I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishop, TJ; for those gathered
here; and for all ministers and people.
Pray for the Church. Silence

I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well being of all people.
Pray for justice and peace. Silence

I ask your prayers for the fatherless, the persecuted, the exploited, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any need or trouble. Silence

I ask your prayers for those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that
they may receive the light of the Gospel.
Pray for the lost in our families and in our communities. Silence

I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him.
Pray that they may find and be found by him. Silence

Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present.

I ask your prayers for _____________. Silence

I ask your thanksgiving for ______________. Silence

Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day. Silence
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The Confession of Sin
And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of our sins:
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen
us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace
Celebrant May the peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Note of Thanks from Geneva & Lu
We would like to express our love and our thanks to all of you who have kept us in your prayers
these past five years, and for the beautiful flowers and cards. Special thanks to Ellyn and Phillis and
our dear neighbors Marion and Chris Sekerak for serving the food you so graciously provided. We
still need your prayers. May God bless each of you.

2009 Vacation with a Purpose

From July 18-25, we will partner with World Vision in Phillipi, West Virginia as they seek to
transform Appalachian communities with the holistic gospel of Jesus Christ. This "vacation with a
purpose" is open to all ages and provides a profound opportunity for us to seek the kingdom of
God in the world. Please pick up a flier with further details.

Attention Ladies: "Come As You Are"

ALL of the ladies of Good Shepherd are invited to gather for a time of fellowship, sharing, and
prayer on Saturday, February 7 from 9:30-11:30am at the church. For more information, please
contact Margaret Carter at kmcarter@kmcarter.com <mailto:kmcarter@kmcarter.com>

Children's Ministry Meeting (Note Changes)

Sunday, February 8th at Noon. Light snacks provided. Agenda: up-dated information regarding
Sunday mornings, nursery, parenting class, choir, and more. Please attend.

For a complete list of current announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org.

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HOLY COMMUNION

The Offertory: Instrumental

The Doxology

The Great Thanksgiving

Please remain standing.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Please be seated as the Celebrant continues.

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The Mystery of Our Faith
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Please remain seated as the Celebrant continues.

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 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, forever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleluia! Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

The Invitation
Celebrant These are the gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in
remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by
faith, with thanksgiving.

All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be seated until your row is invited to come.
At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to the sanctuary for communion.

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The Communion Hymns
Please be seated and sing

There is a Fountain
There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel's veins,
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains;
Lose all their guilty stains,
Lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains.

The dying thief rejoiced to see

That fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he
Wash all my sins away.
Wash all my sins away,
Wash all my sins away.
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.

E'er since by faith I saw the stream,

Thy flowing wounds supply;
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.
And shall be till I die,
And shall be till I die.
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.

Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood

Shall never lose its power,
Till all the ransomed church of God
Be saved, to sin no more.
Be saved, to sin no more,
Be saved, to sin no more.
Till all the ransomed church of God
Be saved, to sin no more.

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Refiner’s Fire
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold
And precious silver
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold
Pure gold

(Chorus)
Refiner's fire
My heart's one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for You Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for You my Master
Ready to do Your will

Purify my heart
Cleanse me from within
And make me holy
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from my sin
Deep within

Joyous Light
Hail Gladdening Light, sun so bright
Jesus Christ, end of night
Alleluia

Hail Gladdening Light, Eternal Bright

At evening time, 'round us shine,
Alleluia, Alleluia

(chorus)
We hymn the Father, we hymn the Son
We hymn the Spirit wholly Divine
No one more worthy of songs to be sung
To the Giver of Life all glory is Thine

Hail Gladdening Light, such joyous Light

O Brilliant Star, forever shine,
Alleluia, alleluia

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The Post-Communion Prayer
Please stand and say together.

Almighty and everliving God,

we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your Son,
and heirs of your eternal kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out
to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen

The Blessing

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The Hymn in Recession
Please remain standing and sing.

Awesome Is The Lord Most High

Great are You Lord mighty in strength
You are faithful and You will ever be
We will praise You all of our days
It's for Your glory we offer ev'rything

(Chorus)
Raise your hands all you nations
Shout to God all creation
How awesome is the Lord most high
We will praise You together for now and forever
How awesome is the Lord most high

Where You send us God we will go

You're the answer we want the world to know
We will trust You when You call our name
Where You lead us we'll follow all the way

(Bridge)
Hallelujah hallelujah
How awesome is the Lord most high
Hallelujah hallelujah
How awesome is the Lord most high

The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia!
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

CCLI#2329714
Forever: Chris Tomlin ©2001 worshiptogether.com songs
Awesome Beauty: Daphne Rademaker, © 1990 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing
There is a Fountain: Public Domain
Refiner’s Fire: Brian Doerkson  1990 Vineyard Songs Canada
Joyous Light: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Louie Giglio; © 2004 worshiptogether.com songs, Sixsteps Music
Awesome Is The Lord Most High: Jon Abel, Chris Tomlin @ 2006 worshiptogether.com songs

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 Discipleship Hour – Sundays @ 11
Pastor’s Forum
Leader: Kyle Wallace
Participants: All Adults
Purpose: Teaching on a host of topics, all relevant to following Christ

Leadership Huddle
Leaders: Kyle & Karyn Wallace
Participants: Discipleship Group Leaders (and those in training)
Purpose: Equipping leaders with the resources necessary to lead fruitful groups

Deeper Waters
Leader: Eric Speece
Participants: Adults
Purpose: Processing the morning’s sermon and its application in our lives

Pursuit
Leaders: Conor Mooney, Liz Shevock
Participants: Middle School & Senior High Students
Purpose: Learning and applying God's Word as young followers of Christ

Character Crew
Leaders: Ken & Ellyn Baeszler, Tricia Schurmeier
Participants: Children, ages 7-10
Purpose: Developing godly character within a community of peers

Godly Play
Leaders: Cynthia Plumb, Tricia Schurmeier (with Jess Bradshaw)
Participants: Children, ages 3-6
Purpose: Discovering the stories of Scripture in a fun, hands-on way

Nursery
Leaders: Lindsay Tillis, Gabrielle Weinberg
Participants: Children, ages Newborn-2
Purpose: Nurturing an environment of love and security for our youngest children

Adults Youth Children

Forum Huddle Deeper Pursuit Crew Godly Play Nursery

1st Sunday X X X X X

2nd Sunday X X X X X X

3rd Sunday X X X X X

4th Sunday X X X X X X

5th Sunday No Discipleship Hour

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES *
* If your name has been overlooked, please contact the office at 704.895.0059.

February Birthdays
01 Emily Allen, Carol White 02 Thad Wheeler 06 Geneva Schmidt, Tom Fisher
16 McKenna Jahns 17 Lori Osaka 20 Jack Roblin
22 Loys F Johnson 23 Vivian Roblin 26 Keri Mankos
28 Jeff Cardwell
February Anniversaries
07 Bob & Lesley Lee 12 Wilson & Jean Gridley 21 Jack & Vivian Roblin

ALTAR FLOWERS: Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704.528.3397 to make a donation.

COTGS Stewardship: Dec 30 – Jan 26 Sept – Jan 26, 2009

Tithes & Offerings $ 5,897.00 $ 74,617.75
Grant Income $ 00.00 $ 26, 280.31
Expenses $ 00.00 $ 105, 251.90
Total ($ 5,897.00) ($ - 4,353.84)

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test me now in
this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a
blessing until it overflows.” Malachi 3: 10

CONTACTS
The Church of the Good Shepherd Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, melanie@tcotgs.org
P.O. Box 643 Pat Melchor, Administrative Assistant, pat@tcotgs.org
Davidson, NC 28036 Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students, conor@tcotgs.org
704/895-0059 Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, eric@tcotgs.org
www.tcotgs.org Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, kyle@tcotgs.org
Vestry
Jeff Cardwell (Senior Warden) Matt Creswell
Loys Johnson, Sr. (Treasurer) George Mankos (Junior Warden)
Herb Poole Annette Waldroop

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