{"id":3072,"date":"2024-01-24T23:20:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T04:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=3072"},"modified":"2024-01-24T23:20:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T04:20:20","slug":"january-28-2024-the-fourth-sunday-after-the-epiphany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=3072","title":{"rendered":"January 28, 2024 &#8211; The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Prelude:&#8221;Worship&#8221; &#8211; Esther S. Higgins<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3072-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Prelude_audio.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Prelude_audio.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Prelude_audio.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, praying for <strong>JJ, Mary-Irene, Gloria, Liz, John, Jonathan, Mallory, Lori, Brian, Meghan, Bob, Cheryl G., Dave, Edie, JoAnn, Kathy, Glenn,\u00a0Jillian, Becky, TJ (Thomas), Rafell, Kim, Maire, Jennifer, Hal, Greg, Roger and Patti\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"pg-1ff1\">\u00a0give them courage and hope in <\/span>their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Opening Hymn:<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q5jj3nnh2ac?si=fuUKeXoGlvD0D0mc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader<\/i>: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n<p><i>People:\u00a0<\/i>And blessed be God\u2019s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>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. <i>Amen.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ\u2019s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. <i>Amen<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hymn of Praise<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1tcTC7Ai3fA?si=Szx8F7-IxTcJzjbs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader<\/i>: The Lord be with you.<br \/>\n<i>People<\/i>: And also with you.<br \/>\n<i>Leader<\/i>: Let us pray.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Collect of the Day<br \/>\n<\/b><i>All together<br \/>\n<\/i>O\u00a0Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.\u00a0<i>Amen.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>The Lessons<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> Please be seated for today\u2019s readings<\/p>\n<p><b>First Scripture Reading<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Deuteronomy 18:15-20<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">M<\/span>oses said: The\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: \u201cIf I hear the voice of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.\u201d Then the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0replied to me: \u201cThey are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak\u2014that prophet shall die.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i> The Word of the Lord.<br \/>\n<i>People: <\/i>Thanks be to God.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonCitation\"><em>Reader:<\/em> Let us say together<\/p>\n<article>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Psalm 111<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">1\u00a0<span class=\"initCap\">H<\/span>allelujah!<br \/>\nI will give thanks to the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0with my whole heart, *<br \/>\nin the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">2 Great are the deeds of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>! *<br \/>\nthey are studied by all who delight in them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, *<br \/>\nand his righteousness endures for ever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *<br \/>\nthe\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0is gracious and full of compassion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">5 He gives food to those who fear him; *<br \/>\nhe is ever mindful of his covenant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">6 He has shown his people the power of his works *<br \/>\nin giving them the lands of the nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *<br \/>\nall his commandments are sure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">8 They stand fast for ever and ever, *<br \/>\nbecause they are done in truth and equity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">9 He sent redemption to his people;<br \/>\nhe commanded his covenant for ever; *<br \/>\nholy and awesome is his Name.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">10 The fear of the\u00a0<span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>\u00a0is the beginning of wisdom; *<br \/>\nthose who act accordingly have a good understanding;<br \/>\nhis praise endures for ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article><\/article>\n<p><b>Second Scripture Reading (The Epistle)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">1 Corinthians 8:1-13<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">N<\/span>ow concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that \u201call of us possess knowledge.\u201d Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that \u201cno idol in the world really exists,\u201d and that \u201cthere is no God but one.\u201d Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth\u2014as in fact there are many gods and many lords\u2014 yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. \u201cFood will not bring us close to God.\u201d We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i> The Word of the Lord.<br \/>\n<i>People: <\/i>Thanks be to God.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Gospel Hymn: <\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wMgjUwl_Oig?si=789PtkmMXTbCA5Pf\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark<br \/>\n<i>People: <\/i>Glory to you, Lord Christ.<\/p>\n<p><b>Holy Gospel<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Mark 1:21-28<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">J<\/span>esus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, \u201cWhat have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.\u201d But Jesus rebuked him, saying, \u201cBe silent, and come out of him!\u201d And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, \u201cWhat is this? A new teaching\u2014with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.\u201d At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> The Gospel of the Lord.<br \/>\n<i>People: <\/i>Praise to you, Lord Christ.<\/p>\n<h3>Click below for <b>The Message of the Day:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/sermon\/unclean-spirits-epiphany-4-january-28-2024\/\">&#8220;Unclean Spirits, Epiphany 4&#8221; by Rev. Joslyn Schaefer<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Interlude: &#8220;From Thee All Skill and Science Flow&#8221; &#8211; traditional melody<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3072-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Interlude_audio.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Interlude_audio.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Interlude_audio.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> Please stand, as you are able, as we recite together The Nicene Creed<\/p>\n<p><b>The Nicene Creed<br \/>\n<\/b>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Lord&#8217;s Prayer<\/strong><em><br \/>\nLeader:<\/em>\u00a0And now as Christ has taught us, we are bold to say<br \/>\n<em>Together<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our Father, who art in heaven,<br \/>\nhallowed be thy Name,<br \/>\nthy kingdom come,<br \/>\nthy will be done,<br \/>\non earth as it is in heaven.<br \/>\nGive us this day our daily bread.<br \/>\nAnd forgive us our trespasses,<br \/>\nas we forgive those<br \/>\nwho trespass against us.<br \/>\nAnd lead us not into temptation,<br \/>\nbut deliver us from evil.<br \/>\nFor thine is the kingdom,<br \/>\nand the power, and the glory,<br \/>\nfor ever and ever. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> Please be seated for the <b>The Prayers of the People<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Reader:<\/i><br \/>\nGathered in the name of Christ, who stands among us with upraised hands, let us offer prayers for all in danger and need.<\/p>\n<p>For this parish family of St. Peter&#8217;s &#8211; Trinity, that we may have the grace to be faithful to the mission that has been entrusted to us, and reap the harvest of the kingdom of God. For all peoples, tribes, clans, and families and for mercy, justice, and peace in the world. For abundant fruits of the earth, and for safety from violent storms. For the sick and the suffering, travelers and refugees, prisoners and their families, for\u00a0the dying and all the departed.<br \/>\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><i>To you, O Lord.<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader:<\/i> <b>Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.<br \/>\n<\/b><i>Silence may be kept.<br \/>\n<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>All together<br \/>\n<\/i>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.<\/p>\n<p><i>Leader: <\/i>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. <i>Amen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>The Peace<br \/>\n<\/b><i>Leader: <\/i>The peace of the Lord is always with you.<br \/>\n<i>People<\/i>: And also with you.<\/p>\n<p><em>Leader:<\/em><b>\u00a0Let us say\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">together this\u00a0<\/span><b>Prayer for Spiritual Communion<\/b><br \/>\n<i>Together:<br \/>\n<\/i>In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Closing Hymn: <\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ARm6FjzFsaw?si=tdzVTki7cMDvvPi_\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>The Blessing<br \/>\n<\/b><em>Leader says:<\/em> The Peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>And the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be with us all today and always. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Postlude: &#8220;Courante&#8221; &#8211; G. F. Handel<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3072-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Postlude_audio.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Postlude_audio.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Jan.-31-Postlude_audio.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prelude:&#8221;Worship&#8221; &#8211; Esther S. Higgins \u00a0 Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. 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