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Celebration of The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

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Officiant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect for Purity

Officiant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Collect of the Day

Officiant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.

Officiant Let us pray.

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament Jonah 3:1-5, 10

The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.

When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Anthem William Boyce“O turn away mine eyes”

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O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity, and quicken thou me in thy way. O stablish thy word in thy servant, that I may fear thee. - Psalm 119:37-38

The Epistle 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

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Hymn 674 “Forgive our sins as we forgive” Detroit

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Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

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

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The Nicene Creed AllStand

All 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.

The Prayers of the People Kneeling,theLeaderandPeopleprayresponsively:

Officiant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.

Leader Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;People That we all may be one.

We give thanks for the ministries of this parish, especially for the members of the Flower Guild. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;

That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for Michael our Presiding Bishop, Frank our Bishop; for our clergy, George, John, Bill, and Erwin; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons;

That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for Joe, our President; Brian and Henry our governors, the leadership of the CSRA, and all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;That they may be delivered from their distress.

We pray for the special needs and concerns of this congregation:

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Leader For all health care providers, first responders, essential workers and all who offer of themselves in the service to others especially during the COVID-19 pandemic;

People That they may be given rest and renewal.

For our the members of our Search Committee and this parish during our time of self-study and search;

For the welfare of our congregations in Augusta, especially Good Shepherd and St. Alban’s; and in our

companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, for the congregations in Barahona; Jesus the Pilgrim, Redemption, and Lamb of God;

For all those who are serving our country, at home and abroad, especially Jonathan Flanagan, Dylan Luther, Joe Way, Andrew Solomonides, Zach Nevard, Graham Smith, Toby Watt, Trey Scott, Joe Marsh, Sylvan Walliser IV, Jim Widener, Zachary Gatheral, and Bennett Ivey;

That they may be strengthened by the indwelling of your Holy Spirit.

For those who have asked for our prayers, Theprayerlistisadded;thenthePeoplemayaddtheirownpetitionsaloud or silently.

Give to the departed eternal rest. ThePeoplemayaddtheirpetitionsforthedepartedaloudorsilently.

Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Officiant Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession and Absolution

Officiant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Officiant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

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

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Parish Greetings & Announcements The Reverend John Jenkins

The Holy CommunionThe Offertory Sentence Celebrant

The Offertory Anthem John Rutter“Thy perfect love”

The Saint Paul’s Choir Jesu, my love, my joy, my rest, thy perfect love close in my breast that I thee love and never rest; and make me love thee of all thinge best, and wounde my heart in thy love free, that I may reign in joy evermore with thee. - 15th century anonymous text

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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.

Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Celebrant We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

Celebrant On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

Celebrant And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Saint Paul and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Lord’s Prayer

All 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, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread and Invitation

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Fraction Anthem S-164 by Franz Schubert

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All Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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deem er- of the world: give us your peace, give us your peace.

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Prayers are requested

Anne Sharpton, David Painter, Joyce Haskell, Ramzi Assad, Wayne Matthews, John Luther, June Shafer, Hester Bliven, Bobby Strozier, Aria Epps, Bill Adam, Margaret Lodi, Ricie Eubanks, George Sheftall, Louis Walker, Sid Shields, Bob Hill, Pete Way, Reba Mealing, Kisha Seals, Lois Hand, Alice Sanders, Norm Haglund, Daryl Kennedy, Theresa Capricci, Bernice Michaels, Marty Sullivan, Barbara Albright, Jeff Vanhook, Wayne Daley, Jackson Marshall, Beverly Courtney, Billy Courtney, Melanie Ellen, Peter Saputo, Richard Resseger, Frank and Laura Jordan, Elizabeth Supan, Sophie Kelly, John Abernathy, Lynn Essig, Emma and Sage Springer, Eric Snyder, Sweetie Cross, Bob Riley.

Parish Announcements

2021 Vestry Election —Ballots have been mailed to the communicants of Saint Paul’s containing the election instructions, nominee biographies, one return envelope and one ballot per communicant in your household. If you have not received your package yet, or if you have any questions, contact the parish office at (706) 724-2485 or mailbox@saintpauls.org. The clergy and staff will ensure you receive any help or materials needed. Return your sealed and certified ballots to the parish office by Noon on Friday, January 29th.

Our parish Annual Meeting will convene online via Zoom, January 31st at 12:30 p.m. The meetings follow a modified timeline due to the pandemic. In consultation with our parish chancellor, the Vestry adopted a plan at its December meeting to conduct our parish business which includes voting to fill three vestry positions and one warden, and receiving financial and ministry reports. The meeting will take place on January 31st at 12:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Vestry, Clergy, or the Parish Administrator.

Compline: Wednesday evening 8 pm Facebook Live or Zoom. End your day in prayer with your church family. Following the prayers, those who gather through Zoom have an opportunity for a brief mid-week visit. Details available on the Church-ONLINE page of our website, saintpauls.org.

Saint Paul’s Church communicates by a weekly e-mail newsletter. Join our email list on our website or by contacting parish administrator, Elisabeth Price, at (706) 724-2485 or mailbox@saintpauls.org.

If there is a pastoral need please email or call the parish office as we will be checking for messages regularly.

Everything we do at Saint Paul’s Church, including today’s live-streamed service is made possible because of people like you. If this service has been meaningful for you, we encourage you to give as you are able to help Saint Paul’s continue our mission of welcoming, serving, and sharing the Good News of God in Jesus Christ in greater Augusta and beyond. Gifts can be made on-line at saintpauls.org/giving or by mail to Saint Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta, GA 30901. Thank you for your generosity.

Saint Paul’s Faithfulness asof1/20/2021

Offerings Pledged this Week ** Pendingapproval Operating Expenses to Date $40,487.90Offerings Received this Week $26,310.00 Total Income Received to Date $61,822.47

Pledge Cards Received to Date for the Year 2021: 134 representing $581,901

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Serving Today

The Rev. George D. Muir Officiant & PreacherThe Reverend John Jenkins CelebrantJohn Robertson LectorKeith Shafer Director of MusicAnn Ewell, Laurie Montgomery Altar Guild

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Vestry & Officers

Ashley Wright, Sr. Warden Dennis Bell, Jr. Warden Will Rice, Treasurer Brett Montroy, Chancellor Vestry Term Expires 2021 Vestry Term Expires 2022 Vestry Term Expires 2023 Carol Cook Cameron Nixon Barbara Coleman Donald Horton Lindsey Vanhook Matt Gullette Bill Ford Laurie Montgomery Laura Robertson

Committee Chairs

Altar Guild – Catherine Stuckey Acolytes – Todd Shafer Birthday Sundays – Melissa Friedman Buildings and Grounds – Leslie Lambert Children, Youth, and Families – Todd Shafer Creation Care – in transition Daughters of the King – Suzanne Pursley Crotteau Endowment & Finance – Monty Osteen Eucharistic Visitors – Ellen Nesbitt Evangelism – Barbara Coleman Facebook – Stacy Nuessle Flower Guild – Pamela Dorminey-UrosHistory – Susan Yarborough Hospitality and Parish Life – Eric FriedmanInterior Oversight – Minta Nixon Linen Guild – Minta NixonLectors & Eucharistic Ministers – Carolyn Dolen Newcomers – Kathy Enicks Nursery Guild – Katie Gullette Outreach – Marilyn GrauParish Life – Eric Friedman Search – Kim Butler & Brad SandbachStewardship – Cameron Nixon Ushers – Rex Teeslink

Clergy and Staff

The Reverend George Muir, Clergy ext. 211 gmuir@saintpauls.orgThe Reverend John Jenkins, Clergy ext. 205 jjenkins@saintpauls.orgKeith Shafer, Music ext. 215 kshafer@saintpauls.orgMeredith Beach, Accounting ext. 204 mbeach@saintpauls.orgElisabeth Price, Parish Office ext. 225 mailbox@saintpauls.orgMaddy Elledge, Parish Communications ext. 206 melledge@saintpauls.orgHannah Gosney, River Room ext. 203 hgosney@saintpauls.orgVictoria Hammond and Nikki Wickware, St. Nicholas Choir songbird95@hotmail.comSarah Pritchard, Music Associate EmeritaHillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, James Wheeler, SextonsTom Kotti, Wright Montgomery, Audio Visual

Saint Paul's Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.www.saintpauls.org Tel: 706-724-2485 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta

Welcome To Saint Paul’s Church

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter where you are on the journey of life — you are welcome in this church.

We hope you will find Saint Paul’s to be a place of refreshment and renewal, where you experience the presence of the risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred sixty years. The monuments in our church and the graves in our churchyard reflect the conflicts and complexities of our nation’s and our city’s history. While our building is old and beautiful, our mission is contemporary and forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with the questions and struggles of modern life and faith and of following the way of Jesus.