SERVING ON JANUARY 6, 2008: THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

8:00 AM

Usher Muriel Schulz
Usher Nan Wilson
First Reading Lizz Beitzel
Psalm Janet Murry
Second Reading Blake LaMar
Prayers Kathy Van Orden

Chalice Jim Babcock
Chalice Kathy Van Orden

10:00 AM

Usher Joan Marchant
Usher NEEDED

First Reading Rob Nelson
Psalm Laurie Nelson
Second Reading Michelle Miyatake
Prayers Sandie Nelson

Chalice Bob Nelson
Chalice Sandie Nelson

COLLECT AND READINGS

Feast of the Epiphany January 6, 2008

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 60:1-6,9
Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the earth,
and thick darkness the peoples;
but the LORD will arise upon you,
and his glory will appear over you.
Nations shall come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Lift up your eyes and look around;
they all gather together, they come to you;
your sons shall come from far away,
and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms.
Then you shall see and be radiant;
your heart shall thrill and rejoice,
because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
A multitude of camels shall cover you,
the young camels of Midian and Ephah;
all those from Sheba shall come.
They shall bring gold and frankincense,
and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.

Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 Page 685, BCP
Deus, judicium
Cantor: He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.

People: He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.
1
Give the King your justice, O God, *
and your righteousness to the King's Son;
2
That he may rule your people righteously *
and the poor with justice;
3
That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, *
and the little hills bring righteousness.

People: He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.

4
He shall defend the needy among the people; *
he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor.
5
He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, *
from one generation to another.
6
He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, *
like showers that water the earth.

People: He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.

7
In his time shall the righteous flourish; *
there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more.
10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute, *
and the kings of Arabia and Saba offer gifts.
11
All kings shall bow down before him, *
and all the nations do him service.

12
For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress, *
and the oppressed who has no helper.

People: He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.


13
He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; *
he shall preserve the lives of the needy.
14
He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.

People: He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.



Ephesians 3:1-12
This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.



Matthew 2:1-12
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

`And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who is to shepherd my people Israel.'"
Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.





The Prayers of the People
Remain standing
We pray now for the needs of the church, the world and all those in need, knowing that God is able to bring light to any darkness, and to transfigure any circumstance into a moment for blessing.
Gracious God, empower the church throughout the world in its life and witness. We remember especially our Diocesan Bishop, Jon and our other bishops Chet, Sergio, and Robert and all of the people and clergy of this diocese.

Break down the barriers that divide, so that, united in your truth and love, the church may confess your name, share one baptism, sit at one table, and serve you with one accord.

Light of the world.
Be known to us.

Guide the rulers of the nations. Move them to set aside their fear, greed, and vain ambition. Inspire them to strive for justice and peace, so that all your children may be free.

Light of the world.
Be known to us.

Hear the cries of those who are hungry, homeless and suffering, those near and those far. Give all of your children the will to reach out in love and compassion and to share the blessings of food, care, shelter and fullness of life with others.

Light of the world.
Be known to us.

Look with compassion on all who suffer illness and distress, especially those we name now, whether silently or aloud [silence for congregational response]. Support them with
your love and lead us to be healers to all we encounter, in the name of Christ.

Light of the world.
Be known to us.

With thanksgiving, we remember those saints who bore witness to your light. Allow us to persevere in faith, mercy and love and at the end of our lives to behold your glory.
We also give thanks for the many blessings of our lives especially….

Light of the world.
Be known to us.

SERVING ON CHRISTMAS I, DECEMBER 30, 2007

8:00 AM

Usher Dave Carter
Usher Susan Foster

First Reading Velda Ishizaki
Psalm Velda Ishizaki
Second Reading Ginger Consani
Prayers Ginger Consani

Chalice Kevin Griswold
Chalice Erica Green



10:00 AM

Usher Barbara Ramsey-Duke
Usher Stephen Duke

First Reading Chuck Winn
Psalm Rob Nelson
Second Reading Laurie Nelson
Prayers Bob Nelson

Chalice Caroline Prasad
Chalice Sandie Nelson

Radings on December 30th (Christmas I)

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 61:10-62:3

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD,
my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
For as the earth brings forth its shoots,
and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up,
so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise
to spring up before all the nations.
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest,
until her vindication shines out like the dawn,
and her salvation like a burning torch.
The nations shall see your vindication,
and all the kings your glory;
and you shall be called by a new name
that the mouth of the LORD will give.

You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD,
and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 Page 804 or 805, BCP
Laudate Dominum

Cantor: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
People: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

1
Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
2
The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; *
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
3
He heals the brokenhearted *
and binds up their wounds.

People: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

4
He counts the number of the stars *
and calls them all by their names.
5
Great is our LORD and mighty in power; *
there is no limit to his wisdom.
6
The LORD lifts up the lowly, *
but casts the wicked to the ground.
7
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; *
make music to our God upon the harp.

People: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

8
He covers the heavens with clouds *
and prepares rain for the earth;
9
He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *
and green plants to serve mankind.
10
He provides food for flocks and herds *
and for the young ravens when they cry.


11
He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *
he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;
12
But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him, *
in those who await his gracious favor.

People: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

13
Worship the LORD, O Jerusalem; *
praise your God, O Zion;
14
For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; *
he has blessed your children within you.
15
He has established peace on your borders; *
he satisfies you with the finest wheat.
16
He sends out his command to the earth, *
and his word runs very swiftly.

People: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

17
He gives snow like wool; *
he scatters hoarfrost like ashes.
18
He scatters his hail like bread crumbs; *
who can stand against his cold?
19
He sends forth his word and melts them; *
he blows with his wind, and the waters flow.

People: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

20
He declares his word to Jacob, *
his statutes and his judgments to Israel.
21
He has not done so to any other nation; *
to them he has not revealed his judgments.
Hallelujah!

People: Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!


Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7

Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian.

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.

John 1:1-18

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'") From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known.

SERVING ON CHRISTMAS DAY DECEMBER 25, 2007

10:00 AM

Usher Bob Nelson
Usher Sandie Nelson

First Reading Janet Murry
Psalm Janet Murry
Second Reading Michelle Miyatake
Prayers Janet Murry

Chalice Janet Murry
Chalice Gwen Fleischer

SERVING ON CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24, 2007

5:00 PM

Usher Bob Dennison
Usher Karen Dennison

First Reading Chapel member
Psalm Chapel member
Second Reading Chapel member
Prayers Chapel member

Chalice Bob Nelson/Kate Kious
Chalice Sandie Nelson/Marissa Mitter

10:00 PM

Usher Gail Connolly
Usher Nan Wilson

First Reading Gail Connolly
Psalm Dawn Switzer
Second Reading Nan Wilson
Prayers Susan Mulledy-DeFrank

Chalice Susan Mulledy-DeFrank
Chalice Erica Green


Christmas Eve

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Christmas Day

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading

A Reading from Isaiah 9:2-4,6-7

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-- on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Psalm 96
Cantate Domino

Cantor: Sing to the LORD a new song
People: Sing to the LORD a new song
Cantor: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations and his wonders among all peoples.

People: Sing to the LORD a new song


Cantor: For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all gods. As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but it is the Lord who made the heavens. Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

People: Sing to the LORD a new song
Cantor: Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; ascribe to the Lord honor and power. Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth tremble before him.

People: Sing to the LORD a new song
Cantor: Tell it out among the nations: "The Lord is King! he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity. "Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful and all that is therein.

People: Sing to the LORD a new song
Cantor: Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, when he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his truth.

People: Sing to the LORD a new song

Second Reading

A Reading from Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn # 115 What Child Is This?

The Gospel
The Holy Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Luke 2:1-14(15-20)
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.

SERVING ON SUNDAY,ADVENT IV, DECEMBER 23, 2007

8:00 AM

Usher Ann Cooper
Usher Kathy Van Orden

First Reading Ginger Consani
Psalm Valerie Ellis
Second Reading Velda Ishizaki
Prayers Janet Murry

Chalice Vic Cooper
Chalice Stephanie Cooper

10:00 AM

Usher Stephen Duke
Usher Barbara Ramsey-Duke

First Reading Sandie Nelson
Psalm Elizabeth Pringle
Second Reading Sandy Pringle
Prayers Susan Mulledy-DeFrank

Chalice Susan Mulledy-DeFrank
Chalice Bob Nelson

READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY

ADVENT IV (December 23, 2007)

Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 7:10-17

The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. Then Isaiah said: "Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted. The LORD will bring on you and on your people and on your ancestral house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah-- the king of Assyria."


Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Page 702, 703, BCP

Qui regis Israel

Cantor: Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

People: Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; *
shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim.
In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, *
stir up your strength and come to help us.

People: Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

O LORD God of hosts, *
how long will you be angered
despite the prayers of your people?
People: Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

You have fed them with the bread of tears; *
you have given them bowls of tears to drink.
You have made us the derision of our neighbors, *
and our enemies laugh us to scorn.

People: Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, *
the son of man you have made so strong for yourself.
And so will we never turn away from you; *
give us life, that we may call upon your Name.

People: Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.


Romans 1:1-7

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,
To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.


Matthew 1:18-25

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
"Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel,"
which means, "God is with us." When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.

SERVING ON SUNDAY, ADVENT III, DECEMBER 16, 2007

8:00 AM

Usher Blake LaMar
Usher Mark Hereford

First Reading Ginger Consani
Psalm Jim Babcock
Second Reading Jeanne Hogan
Prayers Kathy Van Orden

Chalice Jim Babcock
Chalice Kathy Van Orden

10:00 AM

Usher Sandy Pringle
Usher Elizabeth Pringle

First Reading Gail Connolly
Psalm Jan Moore
Second Reading Andy Tomat
Prayers Robert Nelson Jr.

Chalice Caroline Prasad
Chalice Susan Mulledy-DeFrank


ADVENT III (December 16, 2007)

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 35:1-10

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad,
the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly,
and rejoice with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the LORD,
the majesty of our God.
Strengthen the weak hands,
and make firm the feeble knees.
Say to those who are of a fearful heart,
"Be strong, do not fear!
Here is your God.
He will come with vengeance,
with terrible recompense.
He will come and save you."
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped;
then the lame shall leap like a deer,
and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
For waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert;
the burning sand shall become a pool,
and the thirsty ground springs of water;
the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp,
the grass shall become reeds and rushes.
A highway shall be there,
and it shall be called the Holy Way;
the unclean shall not travel on it,
but it shall be for God's people;
no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.
No lion shall be there,
nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it;
they shall not be found there,
but the redeemed shall walk there.
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return,
and come to Zion with singing;
everlasting joy shall be upon their heads;
they shall obtain joy and gladness,
and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.


Canticle 15
The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55

Cantor: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
People: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;

for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
People: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
People: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;

He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
People: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

James 5:7-10

Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.


Matthew 11:2-11

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."
As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written,
`See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.'
Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the
Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."

SERVING ON SUNDAY, ADVENT II, DECEMBER 9, 2007

8:00 AM

Usher Ann Cooper
Usher Stephanie Cooper

First Reading Ginger Consani
Psalm Evan Cooper
Second Reading Valerie Ellis
Prayers Janet Murry

Chalice Jim Babcock
Chalice Kathy Van Orden

10:00 AM

Usher Nan Wilson
Usher Joan Marchant

First Reading Rodney Hume-Dawson
Psalm Susan Mulledy-DeFrank
Second Reading Gail Connolly
Prayers Sandie Nelson

Chalice Caroline Prasad
Chalice Andy Tomat

ADVENT II (December 9, 2007)


Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 11:1-10

A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots.
The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.
His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD.
He shall not judge by what his eyes see,
or decide by what his ears hear;
but with righteousness he shall judge the poor,
and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist,
and faithfulness the belt around his loins.
The wolf shall live with the lamb,
the leopard shall lie down with the kid,
the calf and the lion and the fatling together,
and a little child shall lead them.
The cow and the bear shall graze,
their young shall lie down together;
and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp,
and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder's den.
They will not hurt or destroy
on all my holy mountain;
for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD
as the waters cover the sea.
On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Page 685, BCP

Deus, judicium


Cantor: Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, *
who alone does wondrous deeds!

People: Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, *
who alone does wondrous deeds!

Give the King your justice, O God, *
and your righteousness to the King's Son;
That he may rule your people righteously *
and the poor with justice;
That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, *
and the little hills bring righteousness.

People: Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, *
who alone does wondrous deeds!

He shall defend the needy among the people; *
he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor.
He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, *
from one generation to another.

People: Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, *
who alone does wondrous deeds!

He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, *
like showers that water the earth.
In his time shall the righteous flourish; *
there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more.

People: Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, *
who alone does wondrous deeds!

And blessed be his glorious Name for ever! *
and may all the earth be filled with his glory.
Amen. Amen.

People: Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, *
who alone does wondrous deeds!

Romans 15:4-13

Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,

"Therefore I will confess you among the Gentiles,
and sing praises to your name";

and again he says,

"Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people";

and again,

"Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples praise him";

and again Isaiah says,

"The root of Jesse shall come,
the one who rises to rule the Gentiles;
in him the Gentiles shall hope."

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:1-12


In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said,

"The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
`Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.'"

Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance. Do not presume to say to yourselves, `We have Abraham as our ancestor'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

"I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Prayers of the People Form I (Reader’s Copy)

With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the
Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”

"Lord, have mercy."

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.

For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church
of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray
to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in
authority, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.


For the good earth which God has given us, and for the
wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air [or
through outer space], let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and
for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For_______________, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the
destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who
remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for
all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and
degradation, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let
us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without
suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O
Lord, by thy grace.

Lord, have mercy.

In the communion of [___________ and of all the] saints, let
us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to
Christ our God.

To thee, O Lord our God.

Silence

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

SERVING ON SUNDAY,ADVENT I, DECEMBER 2, 2007

8:00 AM

Usher Ginger Consani
Usher NEEDED

First Reading Erica Green
Psalm Ginger Consani
Second Reading Dar Hoover
Prayers Velda Ishizaki

Chalice Kathy Van Orden
Chalice Erica Green

10:00 AM

Usher Andy Tomat
Usher Nan Wilson

First Reading Jeanne Kipp
Psalm Gwen Fleischer
Second Reading Laurie Nelson
Prayers Rob Nelson

Chalice Bob Nelson
Chalice Sandie Nelson

Readings for ADVENT I (December 2, 2007)


Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A NOTE ON THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: If you are assigned to read the Prayers of the People, remember that the congregation will NOT have the full text in their service booklets. You will read the prayers and then offer a invitatory phrase to which the congregation will respond. Here is the full text of the prayer minus the names of those for whom prayers are offered. Any questions, just ask them.

The Prayers of the People

LECTOR READS: During the four weeks of Advent, while we wait and prepare for the coming of the Christ Child, the following form of Prayers of the People is used at Christ Church.

LECTOR CONTINUES: God of wonder and awe, as we watch for your signs in sun, moon and stars, we pray to you saying, “Stay with us while we wait.”
For the church that watches and waits for you; for those who seek, or lead or follow, that the path be made straight for your coming.
(Pause for people to add their prayers for the church, silently or aloud.)


God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.


For our nation as it seeks its own mind, that a spirit of mutual respect may inform and instruct those who share power with those they pledge to serve.
(The people add their prayers for the country and those in authority, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.


For the welfare of the whole world, that we might hold whatever is true and honorable, just or pure or pleasing in our hearts, joyfully living your vision for all of creation. God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.
For this South Bay community, that our love may grow with knowledge and insight as we discern the gifts and the challenges of the community around us.
(The people add their prayers for the concerns and gifts of the local community, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.


For all who suffer, that we may share in their suffering, bless them as gifts, and honor their presence with us as we ask for your healing touch.
(The people add their prayers for those who suffer in body, mind or spirit, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.

For the special needs and concerns, hopes and thanksgivings of the community gathered here.
(The people add their prayers silently or aloud.)

Blessed are all who believe.
God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.

For those who have died. For the fullness of their joy in you, and their place in the company of heaven, that they too, may be present while we wait.
(The people add their prayers for those who have died, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again.
Stay with us while we wait.

Celebrant Concludes:Ever present and loving God, We praise you for your love in coming to us. Give us grace to accept the Christ who comes in your name, and the courage to be Christ for others. Amen.



Isaiah 2:1-5


The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
In days to come
the mountain of the LORD's house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;
all the nations shall stream to it.
Many peoples shall come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD,
to the house of the God of Jacob;
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths."
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the LORD!

Psalm 122 Page 779, BCP
Laetatus sum
Cantor: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."


Now our feet are standing *
within your gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is built as a city *
that is at unity with itself;
To which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD, *
the assembly of Israel,
to praise the Name of the LORD.

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

For there are the thrones of judgment, *
the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *
"May they prosper who love you.

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

Peace be within your walls *
and quietness within your towers.
For my brethren and companions' sake, *
I pray for your prosperity.
Because of the house of the LORD our God, *
I will seek to do you good."

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."


Romans 13:11-14

You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.


Matthew 24:36-44


Jesus said to the disciples, "But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour."

SERVING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2007

8:00 AM

Usher Ann Cooper
Usher Ginger Consani

First Reading Janet Murry
Psalm Evan Cooper
Second Reading Kathy Van Orden
Prayers Vic Cooper

Chalice Vic Cooper
Chalice Kathy Van Orden


10:00 AM

Usher Susan Mulledy-DeFrank
Usher Kevin Griswold

First Reading Jeanne Kipp
Psalm Jan Moore
Second Reading Gail Connolly
Prayers Laurie Nelson

Chalice Sandie Nelson/Nicole Compton
Chalice Andy Tomat

CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jeremiah 23:1-6
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the LORD. Therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the LORD. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the LORD.
The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness."


Canticle 16 Page 92, BCP
The Song of Zechariah
Benedictus Dominus Deus
Luke 1: 68-79
Cantor: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.

People: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.

He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old,
that he would save us from our enemies, *
from the hands of all who hate us.

People: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.

He promised to show mercy to our fathers *
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
Free to worship him without fear, *
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.

People: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
To give people knowledge of salvation *
by the forgiveness of their sins.

People: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.

In the tender compassion of our God *
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

People: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.


Colossians 1:11-20
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers-- all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.



Luke 23:33-43
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. The people stood by, watching Jesus on the cross; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews."
One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."