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Grace Episcopal Church
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 13, 2022 | 8:00 & 9:30am
Ministers | All of Us
Interim Rector | Stephen Crippen
Music Director | Jordan Pitre
Home Group |Nor’Westers
Gathering Song | Make Me a Servant
Words and music: Kelly Willard.Call to Worship Celebrant Christ has shown forth his glory: All O come let us worship. Celebrant Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. All Glory to God, for ever and ever. Opening Song | Healer of our Every Ill Words and music: Marty Haugen. We sing verses 1, 2 & 3. 9:30 only Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 2 February 13, 2022
The Collect
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
All And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers, and give
us the help of your grace, so that by your power all people will be fed, and all creation will
flourish. Amen.
We are seated for the reading.
The First Reading | Jeremiah 17:5-10
Thus says the Lord:
Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals
and make mere flesh their strength,
whose hearts turn away from the Lord.
They shall be like a shrub in the desert,
and shall not see when relief comes.
They shall live in the parched places of the wilderness,
in an uninhabited salt land.
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
They shall be like a tree planted by water,
sending out its roots by the stream.
It shall not fear when heat comes,
and its leaves shall stay green;
in the year of drought it is not anxious,
and it does not cease to bear fruit.
The heart is devious above all else;
it is perverse--
who can understand it?
I the Lord test the mind
and search the heart,
to give to all according to their ways,
according to the fruit of their doings.
After the reading, the Reader will say
The Word of the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 3 February 13, 2022We stand for the Psalm.
Psalm | Psalm 1
Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked,
nor lingered in the way of sinners,
nor sat in the seats of the scornful!
Their delight is in the law of the Lord,
and they meditate on his law day and night.
They are like trees planted by streams of water,
bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither;
everything they do shall prosper.
It is not so with the wicked;
they are like chaff which the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes,
nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.
For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked is doomed.
We are seated for the second reading.
The Second Reading | 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no
resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised;
and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been in
vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified of God that he raised
Christ--whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised,
then Christ has not been raised. If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in
your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped
in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.
But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.
After the reading, the Reader will say
The Word of the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
Children’s Moment
9:30 only
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 4 February 13, 2022We stand and sing. Gospel Song | It is Well With my Soul Words: Horatio G. Spafford; Music: Villa du Havre, Philip P. Bliss. We sing verses 1, 3 & 4. 9:30 only Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 5 February 13, 2022
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
All Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Holy Gospel | Luke 6:17-26
Jesus came down with the twelve apostles and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his
disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and
Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled
with unclean spirits were cured. And all in the crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out
from him and healed all of them.
Then he looked up at his disciples and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you
on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is
great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets."
"But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your consolation.
"Woe to you who are full now,
for you will be hungry.
"Woe to you who are laughing now,
for you will mourn and weep.
"Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets."
After the Gospel the Celebrant says
The Gospel of the Lord.
All Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 6 February 13, 2022Affirmation of Faith
We stand and say
We believe in God above us,
maker and sustainer of all life,
of sun and moon,
of water and earth,
of all humanity.
We believe in God beside us,
Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh,
Born of a woman’s womb, servant of the poor,
he was tortured and nailed to a tree.
Knowing full passion and deep sorrow, he died forsaken.
He descended into the earth to the place of death.
On the third day he rose from the tomb.
He ascended into heaven to be everywhere present,
and his Kingdom will one day be known.
We believe in God within us,
the Holy Spirit of Pentecostal fire,
life-giving breath of the Church.
She is the Spirit of healing and forgiveness,
source of resurrection and of life everlasting. Amen.
K. Sherman
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 7 February 13, 2022The Prayers of the People
Leader Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Silence
Leader We pray for Claire and Hope Flesher as they prepare for Holy Baptism.
Silent prayer
Leader O Star of Wonder,
All Shine your light upon us.
Leader We pray for the world, all nations, and all in authority.
Silent prayer
Leader O Dawn of Justice,
All Shine your light upon us.
Leader We pray for the earth; and for this community, island, and region.
Silent prayer
Leader O Sun of Righteousness,
All Shine your light upon us.
Leader We pray for all who suffer, and all who are in any kind of trouble.
Silent prayer, with prayers for those on our parish prayer list
Leader O Beacon of Mercy,
All Shine your light upon us.
Leader We pray for all who have died, and for all who mourn.
Silent prayer
Leader O Fire of Resurrection,
All Shine your light upon us.
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 8 February 13, 2022Confession and Absolution
The Celebrant says
Let us confess our brokenness to God.
Silence is kept.
Celebrant Gracious God,
All We place boundaries around your goodness, yet you share your love with
all people. We hold back in fear and shame, yet you call us into self-giving
love. We let our hearts be restricted in scarcity and fear, yet you invite us
into abundant life. God, have mercy on us and forgive us.
The Celebrant pronounces God’s forgiveness of our sins. All respond: Amen.
The Peace
We conclude these prayers with the sharing of God’s peace. We remain socially distanced as we greet one another.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All And also with you.
After the peace, we are seated.
The Offering
Celebrant Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us,
an offering and sacrifice to God.
Those participating in person may place their offering in the basket near the sanctuary entrance at any time before, during,
or after the liturgy. Those participating online may make an offering at the following link:
https://www.gracehere.org/give/
Offertory Song | I Woke Up This Morning with My Mind Stayed on Jesus
African-American Spiritual; offered by Marcus Lang and Dusty Collings via Zoom.
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 9 February 13, 2022The Great Thanksgiving
We stand as the table is set with the gifts of our hearts and hands.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
All And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to give our thanks and praise.
All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus
Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the
foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all
creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.
Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing. All you create is a sign of hope for our journey, And so, as the
morning stars sing your praises, we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:
Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert, adapt. Richard Proulx
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 10 February 13, 2022The Celebrant continues Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all; your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations; you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us. We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.” And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! The Celebrant continues Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. Celebrant and People Blessed are you now and for ever. AMEN. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 11 February 13, 2022
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
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
We are now invited to share the gifts of Communion. Please know that at Grace Church, all are invited to receive the
Eucharist. The sacrament is God’s free gift. Please tell your server if you prefer to receive a wafer that is free from gluten,
soy, or dairy.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
All Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Communion Song | I am the Bread of Life
Words and music: Sr. Suzanne Toolan. We sing verses 1, 2 & 3. 9:30 onlySixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 13 February 13, 2022
Our Prayer after Communion We stand and say together God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Birthdays and Anniversaries After we share milestones, please join us in singing, “God Grant Them Many Years.” The Blessing May Jesus Christ be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of the One, Holy, and Undivided Trinity be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Page 14 February 13, 2022
Closing Song | Mourning into Dancing Words and music: Tommy Walker; Mourning into Dancing. 9:30 only The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. All Thanks be to God. Acknowledgements of Artists and Authors Cover Art: Tree of Life, artist unknown; reprinted with permission from SundaysandSeasons.com. Call to Worship: Morning Prayer antiphon for Epiphany and Eucharistic opening acclamation, Enriching Our Worship 1: Supplemental Liturgical Materials prepared by the Episcopal Church Standing Liturgical Commission, 1997. Collect: Adaptation of the Book of Common Prayer Collect for Epiphany 6, by Stephen Crippen. Prayers of the People: Stephen Crippen. Confession: Steven Shakespeare, Prayers for an Inclusive Church, edited and adapted. Eucharistic Prayer: Form 3, Enriching our Worship 1. Blessing: Enriching Our Worship 1. Music: Used by permission. One License #A-706845.
News from Grace Church, Bainbridge Island
February 13, 2022
Upcoming Events & Programs
February 13 | Grace Annual Meeting 2022|Today after the 9:30 service, at Grace AND on Zoom
We will have our first Virtual/In Person combined Annual Meeting on February 13, after the 9:30 service. Come
for all the highlights, via your home screen or at Grace – all will be able to participate.
• Hear/read about all we have accomplished in 2021 through the Annual Report.
• Consider and vote on your 2022 Grace Vestry: Wardens and program Trustees.
• Meet new and continuing Program Ministry Council members.
• Hear the report from the Treasurer: 2021 results.
• Vote on the proposed 2022 Budget.
• Thank leaders who have served recent terms.
ALL Members are encouraged to attend (a quorum requires attendance by 50 members; the sum of online
and in person attendees). If you wonder if you're a member and you're reading this notice, you're probably a
member. If in doubt, please send a note to Stephen, the office, or Wardens Daphne Davies or Luke Yoder.
February 16 | Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study|10:30 am | Zoom only
Please find links to the Zoom login and worship bulletin on our website; gracehere.org/join-us-for-onlineworship-
at-grace/
February 17 | Mom’s Morning Retreat | 9:30 – 11:00 am
At Grace, on 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Mom’s Morning Retreat is for moms of all backgrounds and all-age children,
and is an outreach for the local community. Please join us in welcoming our new facilitator and mentor Jen
Breen. Jen is an experienced mom, teacher, and guide, and has a calling to help moms slow down, be seen,
and be heard. We look forward to a fresh start together. We are currently seeking childcare providers. Please
contact Jenny Lange if you are interested in working or volunteering: langejj@msn.com, or 206 779-9521. More
details coming soon; please visit our website at https://momsmorningretreat.com.
February 27 | Service Sunday
The Outreach Team will be focusing on PeaceTrees Vietnam for the February 27 Service Sunday; more
information coming soon. Thank you from Outreach to the Grace community for the generous donations to the
Call for FISHLINE. The team is delivering 5 large bags filled with warm gloves, socks, and hats!
February 28 | Men’s Group|7:30 pm on Zoom
Men’s Group meets in February on Zoom. This month’s topic is: “Over the last two years, what have you started
doing or stopped doing that has improved your quality of life or made your life more enjoyable?” Get the Zoom
link from the online Grace Calendar, or contact Eric Matthews: eric@ericematthews.com; 206 718-2254.
March 4 | Open Mic for Caregivers|4:00 pm on Zoom
Special guest will be palliative care physician Shannon Moore. Please contact Florrie Munat for the Zoom link
and more information: fmunat@aol.com.
The Bainbridge Island North-Kitsap Interfaith Council (BINK) is a long-established organization originating
on Bainbridge Island, working to sustain and support community traditions as well as discuss current issues which
our faith organizations work in solidarity to address. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month
(except for July, August and December), currently held via Zoom. Grace member Carol Corbus has served in
the liaison role for Grace since January 2017 and will be leaving the position. If you are interested in the role,
please feel free to reach out to Carol to discuss her experience: troischevres@msn.com. More information on
the organization can be found here: binkinterfaith.org.You can also read
