Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

June 28, 2020

10:00 a.m.

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Join us for worship at

Epiphany Episcopal YouTube Channel

Today we welcome the Rev. Elizabeth Keeler

as our worship leader and celebrant.

Quick Guide for Music

(click each below)

Song of Entrance

Song before the Gospel

Song of the Month

Song at the Table

Song of Sending

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The Word of God

Prelude Jiji Park Prayer for Social-Distance Worship

Almighty God of the Cross and loving God of Community, we are different as the Church today, but we know you are with us. We remember especially that we are the body of Christ in your suffering world. We know that our vocation is to be the light of this Christ whose Body we are. Give us courage to be the Church as we keep our minds on what matters, which is to keep loving the World which you have called good. Buildings crumble, the church year passes, but your church endures from generation to generation. Make this day a feast day of your protection, your plenty, your purpose, your plan, and your peace. All this we ask as we pray with all the saints and with one another. Amen.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

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Standing

Song of Entrance O God of Every Nation Hymnal 607

Words: William Watkins Reid, Jr. (b. 1923), alt. Music: Llangloffan, melody from Hymnau a Thonau er Gwasanaeth yr Eglwys yng Nghymru, 1865; harm. The English Hymnal, 1906

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Opening Acclamation Psalm 118:24

Presider: This is the Day the Lord has made.

People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Presider: Let us pray.

The Prayer for the Day Prayer Book Page 230

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Please be seated.

Song of Praise How Wondrous and Great Thy Works, Hymnal 533 God of Praise!

Words: Henry Ustick Onderdonk (1759-1858), alt.; para. The Song of the Redeemed; Music: Lyons, att. Johann Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

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The First Reading

Reader: A reading from Jeremiah 28:5-9

The prophet Jeremiah spoke to the prophet Hananiah in the presence of the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the Lord; and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the Lord do so; may the Lord fulfill the words that you have prophesied, and bring back to this place from Babylon the vessels of the house of the Lord, and all the exiles. But listen now to this word that I speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people. The prophets who preceded you and me from ancient times prophesied war, famine, and pestilence against many countries and great kingdoms. As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes true, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.”

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Please join in singing Song Between the Readings Psalm 89:1-4,15-18

1 Your love, O Lord, for ever will I sing; * from age to age my mouth will proclaim your faithfulness. 2 For I am persuaded that your love is established for ever; * you have set your faithfulness firmly in the heavens. 3 "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; * I have sworn an oath to David my servant: 4 'I will establish your line for ever, * and preserve your throne for all generations.'"

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15 Happy are the people who know the festal shout! * they walk, O Lord, in the light of your presence. 16 They rejoice daily in your Name; * they are jubilant in your righteousness. 17 For you are the glory of their strength, * and by your favor our might is exalted. 18 Truly, the Lord is our ruler; * the Holy One of Israel is our King.

The Second Reading

Reader: A reading from Romans 6: 12-23

Do not let sin exercise dominion in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions. No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments of righteousness. For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.

What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that you, having once been slaves of sin, have become obedient from the heart to the form of teaching to which you were entrusted, and that you, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness for sanctification.

When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. So what advantage did you then get from the things of which you now are ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the advantage you get is sanctification. The end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Reader: The Word of the Lord

People: Thanks be to God.

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Song Before Peace Before Us WLP 791 The Gospel (verses 1, 2, and 4)

Peace before us, peace behind us, peace under our feet.

Peace within us, peace over us, let all around us be peace.

Love before us, love behind us,

love under our feet. Love within us, love over us,

let all around us be love.

Christ before us, Christ behind us, Christ under our feet.

Christ within us, Christ over us, let all around us be Christ.

Let all around us be peace. Let all around us be peace.

Words: David Haas (b. 1957), based on a Navaho prayer; Music: David Haas (b. 1957)

Presider: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel Matthew 10: 40-42

Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple-- truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.”

Presider: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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The Message The Reverend Elizabeth Keeler

The Nicene Creed Prayer Book Page 358

standing

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. Please be seated.

Prayers of the People

Reader: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

ALL: Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace. Grant us grace to fearlessly contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Grant that we may reverently use our freedom and help us to employ it in

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the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, so that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

ALL: Hear our prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

ALL: Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

ALL: Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

ALL: Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

ALL: Hear our prayer.

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

Confession and Absolution Prayer Book Page 360

Presider: 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.

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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.

Presider: 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.

The Peace Prayer Book Page 360

Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

The people are invited to greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Welcome and Announcements

Prayer for July Birthdays and Anniversaries

We acknowledge all those celebrating a birthday and/or anniversary during the month of July.

Presider: Loving, Creator Lord, we give thanks for these folks who are celebrating this month a birthday and/or an anniversary as they begin another year in your favor. Watch over these fine people as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be as they continue to grow in your wisdom and grace. Strengthen them when they stand; raise them up when they fall; put their trust in your great goodness and love this day and in all the days of their life and for ever more. Thank you for the continuing completion of their life in you. In the name of the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit, bless them and keep them. ALL: Amen.

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Offertory

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Song of Breathe On Me Breath of God Hymnal 508 the Month

Words: Edwin Hatch (1835-1889), alt.; Music: Nova Vita, Lister R. Peace (1885-1969)

The Holy Communion

This is the time we remember that Jesus died on the cross for us and then was made alive again by God so we would always know how much God loves us. We ask for God to make the bread and the cup holy with God’s spirit for us so we will be filled up and made strong with God’s love to do God’s work in the world. **Currently, as a faithful community in solidarity with one another as the body of Christ, we will fast from the taking of Holy Communion and engage in Spiritual Communion in response to maintaining healthy social distance, and in honoring the integrity of the sacrament. **

Eucharistic Prayer B Prayer Book Page 367

Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Lift up your hearts.

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People: We lift them to the Lord.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.

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:

Please join in singing.

Sanctus S130

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Music: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937)

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All are welcome to stand or kneel as they are able.

The Presider continues

Presider: 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.

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,

People: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory.

Presider: 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 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.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray…

People and Presider

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.

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Breaking of the Bread

The Presider breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Presider: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

In observance of the sacrament, each pray the following prayer from St.

Alphonsus Liguori:

ALL: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I

love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I

cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into

my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to

You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

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Please join in singing our Song at the Table

Song at It Is Well With My Soul LEVAS 188 the Table (verses 1, 2, & 4)

Verse 1 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like seabillows roll;

Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Refrain

It is well with my soul,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Verse 2

Though satan should buffet, though trials should come,

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

And has shed His own blood for my soul.

Verse 4

And, Lord, hast the day when the faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,

The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,

“Even so” it is well with my soul.

Words: Horatio Spafford (1828-1888); Music: Philip P. Bliss (1838-1876)

The Prayer of Thanksgiving and Sending Prayer Book Page 365

Presider: Let us pray.

Presider and People

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.

The Blessing

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Please join in singing our Song of Sending

Song We Are Marching in the Light of God WLP 787 of Sending

We are marching in the light of God,

(repeat line above 3 times)

We are marching in the light of, the light of God.

We are marching, marching, we are marching, marching,

We are marching in the light of, the light of God.

We are marching, marching we are marching, marching,

We are marching in the light of God.

We are living in the love of God,

(repeat line above 3 times)

We are living in the love of, the love of God.

We are living, living, we are living, living,

We are living in the love of, the love of God.

We are living, living we are living, living,

We are living in the love of God.

We are moving in the pow’r of God,

(repeat line above 3 times)

We are moving in the power of, the power of God.

We are moving, moving, we are moving, moving,

We are moving in the power of, the power of God.

We are moving, moving we are moving, moving,

We are moving in the power of God.

Words: South African; Spanish words, Bernardo Murray (b. 1965); Music: Siyahamba, South African

Dismissal Prayer Book Page 366

Presider: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Response: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Postlude Jiji Park

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Special thanks to Rev. Elizabeth Keeler for presiding and to our volunteer readers and choir.

Also at 11:15 am Today

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TODAY AT EPIPHANY 9:45 am Sunday School Online available all day

10:00 am Blended Worship via YouTube Livestream; Rev. E. Keeler presiding

Online Fellowship before and after Worship (click here to join)

11:30 am Sunday Circle (Zoom) (click here to add to your calendar)

THIS WEEK Jun 30 Stronger Together: Reconnect Parent Chat Online, 8:30pm

Jul 2 Stronger Together: Reconnect for GrownUps Chat Online, 8:30pm

Jul 3 **Church Offices are Closed.** Happy & safe 4th of July!

Jul 5 Family Worship, 10am; Message by CYF Minister Dana Hale

Jul 5 Celtic Worship, 5:30 pm; Art Buck presiding

LOOKING AHEAD Jul 9 B&G – Admin/Ops Meeting via Zoom; 7-9pm

Jul 11 Parish Work Day; 8am - 12pm

Jul 14 Parish Life Monthly Meeting via Zoom; 7-8:30pm

Safe Ways to Help While Social Distancing

Do you sew? Masks are needed! – Masks are hard to come by in Haiti.

Promise for Haiti's Hôpital Bienfaisance de Pignon, is the 4th largest hospital in Haiti and is in great need of masks. Fabric and instructions can be provided! If

you are able to make and donate masks, please contact Susan Buckner at susanbuckner@yahoo.com.

POC for Hot Meals: The Hot Meals program is seeking a Point of Contact (POC)

to help keep things running smoothly. Contact: outreach@EpiphanyEC.org

Lay Reading ONLINE: We'll send you the readings and instructions early in the week. Then, record yourself reading. To be scheduled, please email Richard

macdurk@gmail.com or the church office admin@epiphanyec.org.

Food Pantry at Community of Faith UMC 13224 Franklin Farm Road –

Mondays 11:00-1:00 and Tuesdays 12-5:00 - Strong arms and hands needed to back grocery boxes on Mondays. On Tuesdays carry boxes to waiting customers in their cars. Wear a mask and gloves. Call 703-620-1977 for more

information. Come for a short time, or for the duration. We are serving record numbers of folks in need of food and your help is greatly appreciated.

Pray: Please check on neighbors, friends, and especially those who are alone and compromised. Lend a helping hand. Pray for them. Thank you!

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Scripture reminds us that we are to pray, unceasingly (1 Thessalonians

5:17) To do so, and with intention, we have begun to implement a policy

regarding the list of people included in our Sunday prayers of the people,

and on the bulletin. Names will stay on the prayer list for 6 weeks or

until we are advised that they may be removed sooner. Please send

communication to admin@coee.org. In the meantime, “be persevering in

your prayers and be thankful as you stay awake to pray” (Colossians 4:2)

We pray for Alli, Anna & Ryan with Brielle, Ann E., Arthur, Brandon, Clara & Clyde, Danny & Dottie, Dick & Suzanne, Don G., Eileen B., Farook, Gavin, Gene, Isaac’s family, Jane R., Jane & Jere, John B., Joe, Kevin, Lynn J., Maria C., Megan & Amit with Sara, Meghan & Matt with Elena, Peter P., Rick, Sarah & baby Landon, Suraiya, Bishop Susan, Tim D., Tim S., Walter, and Wyatt.

We pray for all those crossing by this corner day in and day out, that they will come to know you Lord God. We pray for our neighbours throughout, including our friends across the street in the shopping center. We pray for schools, teachers, administrators, cleaning crews, bus drivers, crossing guards and security patrols and students. We pray for migrants at the border, families separated that children will be reunited with their families. We pray for women and men in uniform: those deployed, fire fighters, EMT workers, nurses, doctors, police officers; government workers and all who teach, protect, lead, care for and guide. We pray for the vestry, ministries and staff at Epiphany, and all who share their time, talent and treasure in the life of Epiphany; the Food Pantry; the guests and helpers with Hypothermia Shelter; the Food4Thought volunteers; the Hot Meals ministry; the Sunday School, Sunday Circle Youth Group, Confirmation for Youth, the Episcopal 101 participants and all who seek and learn. We pray for the Jung family in India; Shamika in Great Britain and all who travel and work. We pray for Archbishop Justin; Presiding Bishop Michael; Bishops of the Diocese of Virginia, including retired Bishop Shannon, and Bishops Susan, Jennifer, Bob, Ted, David, and Jim and all those who gather as people of faith. We pray for the leaders of our country: President Donald and Vice President Michael, the Cabinet members, and the Congress and Supreme Court and Ralph our governor. We pray for all who suffer from gun violence, racism, famine, flood, fire, war, and especially all those suffering from COVID-19. We pray for those who do not know the experience of practicing their faith in freedom. We pray for our enemies. We pray for those who suffer hurt and loss; those who grieve. We pray for our partners in ministry and friends of Epiphany: Church of Christ, Community of Faith UMC, New Hope Baptist, our friends with the Institute of Islamic-Turkish Studies, friends with the Ezher Bloom Mosque, the Boyle School of Dance, Epiphany Preschool, Scout Troop 1257, girl scout troops, our friends with Promise for Haiti in Pignon, and Hope and Resurrection Secondary School in South Sudan.

Music Copyright Acknowledgements: Except where otherwise noted, music in today's bulletin that is not in the public domain is reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE # A-723865. All rights reserved.

Principal Musician: Ji-Yoon “Jiji” Park

Minister of Music: Cathy Lard

Epiphany Episcopal Church is building a Christ-centered community, growing in God’s grace, welcoming all in love, and providing for God’s world.

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