Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

February 22, 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

Gather in His Name

Let His praises fill this temple
As we come into His presence and gather in His name.
Let our voices rise in honor.
We lift up the risen Savior to celebrate and gather in His Name
Shout for joy. Shout for joy.
Shout for joy all the earth, all the earth.
Shout for joy. Shout for joy.
Shout for joy all the earth, all the earth.

Agnus Dei
Alleluia, alleluia,
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
Alleluia, alleluia,
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
Alleluia,
Holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty,
Worthy is the Lamb,
Worthy is the Lamb, (Amen)
You are holy, Holy are You Lord God Almighty,
Worthy is the Lamb,
Worthy is the Lamb, amen.

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The Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.

O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing; Send your Holy
Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all
virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your
only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Please be seated.

The First Lesson: Revelation 3:14-22

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.

1
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.*
Praise befits the upright.
2
Praise the Lord with the lyre;*
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
3
Sing to him a new song;*
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
4
For the word of the Lord is upright,*
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
5
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.
14
From where he sits enthroned he watches*
all the inhabitants of the earth—
15
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.
17
The war horse is a vain hope for victory,*
and by its great might it cannot save.
18
Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,*
on those who hope in his steadfast love,
19
to deliver their soul from death,*
and to keep them alive in famine.
20
Our soul waits for the Lord;*
he is our help and shield.
21
Our heart is glad in him,*
because we trust in his holy name.
22
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: Baeszler Family; Dean Johnson; Buddy & Teka King; Rhodes 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

Others: Martin Allen; Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kim & Maggie Blutreich; Kat Brinyear; 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 Makohon; Hayley Makohon; Ronnie Martin; Nancy Niner; Christine & Colin
O'Connell; Keith Roblin; 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
Pancake Supper
Meet us at the I-Hop in Huntersville on Shrove Tuesday (this Tuesday), at 6:00pm, for a time of
fellowship before the Lenten season begins. Be sure to invite a friend.

Ash Wednesday Gathering

Make plans to begin the season of Lent with corporate worship: This Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.

Lenten Sermon Series: The Economy of the Kingdom

At a time when our country is facing severe financial crisis, it is essential for Christians to embrace
a biblical worldview concerning money. Indeed, as we develop a kingdom perspective on it, we are
then able to bear faithful witness to the one true God in every context of our lives. Come and see.

Barium Springs Home for Children

The Simmons-Davidson Discipleship Group is still collecting for the Barium Springs Home for
Children located in Troutman, NC. Items for babies, toddlers, toys for older children, and
household items are still needed. Bring your items to church during the month of February. Please
visit their website at www.bariumsprings.org for great information on the home, its mission, and
the needs of the children.

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

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HOLY COMMUNION

The Offertory
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

The Doxology

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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.

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!

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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.

The Communion Hymns

Please be seated and sing

Wonderful, Merciful Savior

Wonderful merciful Savior
Precious Redeemer and Friend
Who would have thought that a Lamb
Could rescue the souls of men
Oh You rescue the souls of men

(Chorus)
You are the One that we praise
You are the One we adore
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for
Oh our hearts always hunger for

Counselor Comforter Keeper

Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts
Have hopelessly lost the way
Oh we hopelessly lost the way

Almighty infinite Father

Faithfully loving Your own
Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne
Oh we're falling before Your throne

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You Are My King
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken.
I'm accepted; You were condemned.
I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again.

Amazing love, how can it be

That You, my King would die for me?
Amazing love, I know it's true;
It's my joy to honor You
In all I do, I honor You.

(Bridge)
You are my King,
You are my King, Jesus,
You are my King, Jesus,
You are my King.

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
Gather in His Name: Gwen Smith / Carl Cartee © 2007 New Spring Publishing
Angus Dei: Michael W. Smith © 1990 Sony /ATV Milene Music
Refiner’s Fire: Brian Doerkson  1990 Vineyard Songs Canada
Wonderful, Merciful Savior: Dawn Rodgers / Eric Wyse  1989 Word Music
You Are My King: Billy James Foote; © 1997 worshiptogether.com songs
Awesome Is The Lord Most High: Jon Abel, Chris Tomlin @ 2006 worshiptogether.com songs
Here I Am To Worship: Tim Hughes, © 2001 Kingsway's ThankYou Music/PRS
All Creatures of Our God and King: Brent Milligan, David Crowder, St. Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper; © 2002 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 w/ Sara Kay Knicely, Matt Lee, Mary Moore Lowenfield
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 20 Jack Roblin
02 Thad Wheeler 22 Loys F Johnson
06 Geneva Schmidt, Tom Fisher 23 Vivian Roblin
16 McKenna Jahns 24 Conor Mooney
17 Emma Schurmeier, Lori Osaka 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.

CONTACTS
The Church of the Good Shepherd Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, melanie@tcotgs.org
P.O. Box 643 Carol McIntyre, Administrative Assistant, carol@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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Opening Worship
Here I am to Worship
Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Beauty that made
This heart adore you
Hope of a life spent with you
(Chorus)
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that you’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly you came
To the earth you created
All for loves sake became poor
(to chorus)
(Bridge)
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
(repeat)
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All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou rushing wind that are so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Let all things their creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him, Alleluia
Praise, praise the Father
Praise the Son
And Praise the Spirit three in one
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
(repeat Alleluias)