14.01.05 Epiphany A Reflection

"When He is King we will give Him the Kings' gifts,  Myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown, Beautiful robes," said the young girl to Joseph, Fair with her firstborn on Bethlehem Down. Bethlehem Down is full of the starlight, Winds for the spices, and stars for the gold, Mary for sleep, and for lullaby music Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold. When He is King, they will clothe Him in gravesheets, Myrrh for embalming, and wood for a crown, He that lies now in the white arms of Mary Sleeping so lightly on Bethlehem Down. Here He has peace and a short while for dreaming, Close huddled oxen to keep Him from cold, Mary for love, and for lullaby music Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold. ~"Bethlehem Down", Bruce Blunt

14.01.05 Epiphany Bilingual

Song/Canto:  The first Nowell (English traditional)
Prayer/Oración 
Welcome/Bienvenido
Milestones/Aconticimientos
Song/Canto:  God grant them many years/Dios muchos años dales (Russian polychronia) MfL
Offerings/Ofrendas
Canto:  Los tres reyes santo (Puerto Rico; English verses by Magdalena Garcia) 
Invitation to the Table/Invitación a la mesa
Prayer of Thanksgiving/Acción de gracias 
Sanctus:  (David Hernandez; English, Spanish, and Korean)
Distribution of the elements/Distribución de los elementos
Songs/Cantos:  What child is this? (English traditional) 
Prayer/Oración 
The Peace/La Paz
Canto:  Paz, paz, reine la paz (Cuco Chávez, English EM) 
Benediction/Benedición
Postlude/Posludio:  Carillon de Westminster (Louis Vierne)


Forces:
Soprano cantor
Tenor cantor
Tenor/Guitar
Tenor/Bass guitar
Piano
Organ
Percussion

5 de enero de 2014 + January 5, 2014

Adorando Todos/as Juntos/as + All Together Worship

Song of Worship and Praise +

Canto de Adoración y Alabanza

The first Nowell +

Un ángel fue

The first Nowell, the angel did say,

was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;

in fields where they la keeping their sheep,

on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell,

born in a manger, Immanuel.

Al ver la luz que les circundó,

y una estrella que daba fulgor sin igual;

al ver lucir la noche cual sol,

muy a legres cantaron el himno de paz.

Noel, noel, noel, noel;

¡Cristo has nacido, Rey de Israel!

And by the light of that same star

three sages came from country far;

to seek for a king was their intent,

and to follow the star wherever it went.

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell,

born in a manger, Immanuel.

Siguieron, pues, el astro de luz

por muy largo camino más llenos de fe;

y en el hogar do vivíra Jesús

se detuvo la estrella sin par de Belén.

Noel, noel, noel, noel;

¡Cristo has nacido, Rey de Israel!

Then entered in those magi three,

and bending low upon their knee,

they offered there, in great reverence,

their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell,

born in a manger, Immanuel.

Cantemos hoy con mucho fervor

al divino Jesús que nació en Belén;

pues Él de luz la noche vistió

y desea llevarnos con Él a Edén.

Noel, noel, noel, noel;

¡Cristo has nacido, Rey de Israel!

Prayer + Oración

Welcome and Milestones +

Bienvenida y Acontecimientos

God grant them many years + Dios muchos años dales

THE EUCHARIST + LA EUCARISTIA

Offerings + Ofrendas

Los tres Santos Reyes + The three Kings

// Los tres Santos Reyes, los tres y los tres. //
// Los saludaremos con divina fe. //

// Welcome all three Magi with drums and guitar. //

// Gaspar, Melchior and the king Balthazar. //

// Llegan con cautela, la estrella los guía. //
// Se sienten sus pasos en la noche fría. //

// Falling on their knees, they honor the Child. //

// Blessed Holy Infant so tender and mild. //

Invitation to the Table + Invitación a la Mesa

Prayer of Thanksgiving + Acción de gracias

Uno/a:  Dios habita en ustedes.

Todos/as:  Y también en ti.

One:  Come to the table with thankful hearts.

All:  We open our hearts to God and to one another.

READ THIS COLUMN Es justo adorarte siempre y en todo lugar, Madre-Padre-Dios, amante de todo. Tu viento movió las aguas cuando nuestro mundo empezó y  hablaste la Palabra que siempre fue tu palabra. A través de esa Palabra todas las cosas fueron hechas  y la vida que esa Palabra encendió la  oscuridad no ha podido tragar. And when sin’s deadly shadow fell everywhere, Jesus your Word came in flesh to live with us. The world he made did not know him; his homeland refused him. Pero el cumplió tu propósito y nos amó hasta el final. En la cruz el entrego el espíritu de vida que fluye por siempre como el agua de un manantial vivo. Now all who receive Christ have power to become children of God: born from above, they blow through the world with your Spirit, bearing witness for the truth of your Word. All who believe in Christ have left death for new life. Todos quienes escuchan la voz de Cristo y le siguen, como las ovejas que siguen a su pastor, de manera verdadera y viva que lleva a Dios. Todos los que aman como Cristo amó viven como las ramas de una vid dando vida de la vida de aquel que dio su vida por sus amigos.

THIS COLUMN ON PPT One:  It is truly right always and everywhere to praise you, Mother-Father God, Lover of all. Your wind swept the waters when our world began, and you spoke the Word  that was always your Word. Through that Word all things came to be, and the life of that Word lightened every life with the light darkness could not swallow. Y cuando la sombra mortal el pecado cayó en todas partes, Jesús tu Palabra se hizo carne para vivir con nosotros. El mundo que el hizo no lo supo, su pueblo lo rechazo. But he fulfilled your purpose, and loved us to the end. On the cross he handed over the Spirit of life, flowing forever like water from a living spring. Ahora todos quienes reciben a Cristo tienen el poder de ser hijos e hijas de Dios: Nacidos de lo alto soplan por el mundo con tu Espíritu, siendo testigos de la verdad de tu Palabra. Todos quienes creen en Cristo han dejado la muerte por una nueva vida. All who hear Christ’s voice follow him, as sheep follow their own shepherd, on the true and living way that leads to God. All who love, as Christ loved, live like branches of a vine, drawing life from the one who laid down his life for his friends.

[WORDS OF INSTITUTION]

Therefore, Father-Mother God, of all the things that are yours, we offer you these, which are yours especially. We offer them gladly, as Jesus told us, giving thanks for his death and resurrection. And having seen the glory of the Chosen One, coming from God the Holy One, full of unending love, we praise you and we bless you. All:  We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, our God.  Te adoramos, te bendecimos, te damos gracias y oramos a ti, nuestro Dios. Ahora como Jesús nos prometió, envíanos tu espíritu d amor para hacer de este pan y esta copa el cuerpo que da vida y la sangre de tu Elegido y haznos perfectos en uno así como tú y Cristo son uno. Porque ahora la oscuridad de este mundo ha sido derrotad; y juntos con ángeles y arcángeles, y con toda la compañía del cielo cantamos la canción triunfal.

Por lo tanto Madre-Padre-Dios, de todas las cosas que son tuyas te ofrecemos estas que son tuyas especialmente. Te las ofrecemos gozosos como Jesús nos dijo, dándote gracias por su muerte y resurrección. Y habiendo visto la Gloria del Elegido, viniendo de la Gloria de dios el Único Santo, lleno de  amor infinito, te adoramos y bendecimos. Todos/as: We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, our God.  Te doramos, te bendecimos, te damos gracias y oramos a ti, nuestro Dios. Now, as Jesus promised, send us your loving Spirit, to make this bread and this cup the life-giving body and blood of your Chosen One, and to make us perfectly one, as you and Christ are one. For now the darkness of this world is overthrown; and together with angels and archangels, and all the company of heaven, we sing the triumphal song—

Todos/as:

//Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.//

God of power, God of might.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.

//Santo, santo, santo es nuestro Dios.//

Dios de gloria y poder.

Santo, santo, santo es nuestro Dios.

거룩 거룩 거룩하신 주

Gu- rook, gu-rook, gu- rook- ha- shin-joo

거룩 거룩 거룩하신 주

Gu- rook, gu- rook, gu- rook ha- shin-joo

주께 영광 돌리 세

Joo-gye young-gwang door-ri-seh

거룩 거룩 거룩하신 주

Gu-rook, gu-rook, gu-rook-ha-shin-joo

All: Our Father-Mother in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread; forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Todos/as: Padre y Madre nuestro que estás en los cielos, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día, y perdona nuestra ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. Y no nos dejes caer en tentación, mas libranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, el poder, y la gloria, por todos los siglos. Amén.

Distribution of the Elements + Distribución de los Elementos

Communion Song + Canto de comunión

What child is this + ¿Que niño es éste?

What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this, the angels sing, is Christ, God’s holy offering;

Haste, haste your praise to bring the babe, the child of Mary!

¿Porqué en humilde establo así el niño ha nacido?

Por todo injusto pecador su amor ha florecido.

Él es el Cristo el Rey, pastores, ángeles cantad;

venid, venid a Él, al hijo de María.

Bring gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh; come, join in jubilation;

The Holy Child, though meek and mild, has come with God’s salvation.

Raise, raise the song on high, the mother sings her lullaby;

Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the child of Mary!

Prayer + Oración

The Peace + La Paz

One + Uno/a:  The peace of Christ be with you all.

All + Todos/as:  And also with you.

Uno/a + One:  La paz de Cristo esté con ustedes.

Todos/as + All:  Y con tu espíritu.

Song + Canto

Paz, Paz, reine la paz

Paz, paz, reine la paz,

hermanos, hermanas vivamos en paz.

Peace, peace, let there be peace,

My brothers and sisters, let’s live now in peace.

Reine en el mundo, reine tu paz,

en nuestras familias deseamos la paz.     

Paz, paz, reine la paz,

hermanos, hermanas vivamos en paz.

Peace, peace, let there be peace,

My brothers and sisters, let’s live now in peace.

O that our lives were ruled by your peace,

My brothers and sisters, let’s live now in peace.

Paz, paz, reine la paz,

hermanos, hermanas vivamos en paz.

Peace, peace, let there be peace,

My brothers and sisters, let’s live now in peace.

Blessing + Bendición

Postlude + Posludio

14.01.05 Epiphany A

~the service began on the church steps with an Epiphany blessing and chalking of the entrance~

Song of Praise:  Joyfully the angels sing (Charles Wesley / Israeli traditional, aka King of Kings and Lord of Lords) 

Prayer of the Day 

Alleluia (Arabic troparion, adapted by EM)

Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon
Song:  Will you come and see the light (Brian Wren /KELVINGROVE, Scottish traditional)  
Epiphany Affirmation
Prayer Song:  Within our darkest night (Taizé) 
Silent Meditation
Prayers of the People
Announcements
Hymn:  Epiphany Carol (Francis Patrick O'Brien / BEACH SPRING, B. F. White)

Forces:
Soprano
Organ/Piano

January 5, 2014

Epiphany

Please stand, all who are able.

Song of Praise

Joyfully the angels sing,

glory, hallelujah,

“Glory to the Christ child bring”,

glory, hallelujah.

Glory in the highest, Jesus, Immanuel.

Glory, hallelujah, Jesus, Immanuel.

“Peace on earth and mercy mild”,

glory, hallelujah,

 “God and sinner reconciled”,

glory, hallelujah.

Glory in the highest, Jesus, Immanuel.

Glory, hallelujah, Jesus, Immanuel.

Hail the bearer of God’s peace,

glory, hallelujah,

hail the Sun of righteousness,

glory, hallelujah.

Glory in the highest, Jesus, Immanuel.

Glory, hallelujah, Jesus, Immanuel.

Light and life our savior brings,

glory, hallelujah,

risen with radiant, healing wings,

glory, hallelujah.

Glory in the highest, Jesus, Immanuel.

Glory, hallelujah, Jesus, Immanuel.

Prayer of the Day

NOT ON PPT

Light of God, illumine the path that leads us to healing, hope and salvation.
Glory of God, fill this sanctuary and expose the darkness that stalks our souls.
Light of God, shine with such brightness that we marvel in awe.
Glory of God, fill each temple of the Holy Spirit present today.
Light of God, Glory of God, we welcome you in this place.

Amen.

Alleluia

All:  Alleluia, alleluia …

Cantor:  We observed Christ’s star in its rising and have come to pay homage. All:  Alleluia, alleluia …

Gospel Reading

Matthew 2:1-12

NOT ON PPT

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod secretly called for the magi and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.”

When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

Reader:  The gospel of Jesus Christ.

All:  Thanks be to God!

Please be seated

Sermon

Please stand, all who are able.

Song

Will you come and see the light from the stable door?

    It is shining newly bright, though it shone before.

    It will be your guiding star, it will show you who you are.

Will you hide, or decide to meet the light?

Will you step into the light that can free the slave?

    It will stand for what is right, it will heal and save.

    By the pyramids of greed there's a longing to be freed.

Will you hide, or decide to meet the light?

Will you tell about the light in the prison cell?

    Though it's shackled out of sight, it is shining well.

    When the truth is cut and bruised, and the innocent abused,

will you hide, or decide to meet the light?

Will you join the hope, alight in a young girl's eyes,

    of the mighty put to flight by a baby's cries?

    When the lowest and the least are the foremost at the feast,

will you hide, or decide to meet the light?

Will you travel by the light of the babe new born?

    In the cradle lit at night there's a gleam of dawn,

    and the darkness all about is too dim to put it out:

will you hide, or decide to meet the light?

Epiphany Affirmation

One:  The promise you made,

the work you have done,

is fulfilled,

and we have seen it…

All:  Your rescue, your salvation,

your coming into our world,

and switching on the lights,

so we can see where to go, and how best to live;

One:  The way you have chosen us,

filled us with your Spirit,

with your presence,

with your wisdom,

the way you allow your goodness and compassion and grace

to peek through our brokenness;

These are gifts beyond measure,

these are what make life truly alive;

All:  And so we praise you, and celebrate you,

Christ, Child of God,

Light to the nations,

and the Glory of your people.

Amen.

Please be seated

Prayer Song

Within our darkest night

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away,

never dies away.

Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away,

never dies away.

Silent Meditation

Prayers of the People

One: God of grace,

All:  hear our prayer.

News of the People

Not on ppt:

Welcome cards

Service concludes with bilingual celebration

Please stand, all who are able.

Song

Epiphany Carol

1.  Every nation sees the glory

of a star that pierced the night.

As we tell the wondrous story

we are bathed in radiant light.

Star sent forth from highest heaven,

dancing light of God’s design,

shine upon the gift that’s given:

word made flesh now born in time.

2.  Every tongue shall sing the praises

of his birth in deepest night.

He is healing for the ages:

he is Christ, our God’s delight.

He proclaims within his being

all our hopes, our great desires.

He shall die to rise, redeeming

all who follow with their lives.

3.  Once again may we discover

word made flesh sent from above.

in our neighbor, sister, brother,

in the lonely and unloved.

May we touch him, may we hold him,

may we cradle him with care

as we learn to love each other,

bringing hope from out despair.

4.  Gather, God, the world together

in the brightness of your day.

Fill our hearts with joy forever;

help us walk the holy way.

may your justice rule the nations;

may all peple live as one.

Now we see our true salvation

in the glory of your Son.