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9, 2025
Join us at St. John’s for Eucharist on Sundays at 8 & 10:30, Morning Prayer on Wednesdays at 10:30, and Bible Study on Wednesday at 6 pm. Come and Grow in Love and community with St. John’s!
ADVENT TO EPIPHANY BIBLE STUDY
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HARMONY HOUSE LUNCH SCHEDULE
WE MEET ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF HARMONY HOUSE ON 4TH AVENUE AT 10:50 ON MONDAYS FEBRUARY SCHEDULED DATES ARE:
2/10: TRINITY TO LEAD
2/17: ST JOHN’S & TRINITY SHARE LUNCH SERVICE
2/24: 1ST PRESBYTERIAN TO SERVE
THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 16TH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR 10:30 EUCHARIST. JACK JARVIS OF FAIRNESS WV WILL PROVIDE “LEGISLATIVE TRAINING FOR FAIRNESS.” THIS SESSION WILL FOCUS ON TEACHING US HOW TO ADVOCATE WITH LOCAL LEADERS AND LEGISLATORS.
NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FORUM AND
WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN
BOOK STUDY
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First Lesson: Joel Peckham
Psalm: David Castleberry
Epistle: Tim Balch
The Prayers: Susan Tusing
Crucifer: Emeritus Webb
Verger: Chuck Andrus & Jerry Coleman
Chalice: Rachael Peckham
Greeters: Mary Beth & Nick Reynolds
Altar Guild: Team 3
First Lesson: David Castleberry
Psalm: David Castleberry
Epistle: Debra Coleman
Prayers of the People: Debra Coleman
Verger: Chuck Andrus & Jerry Coleman
Chalice: Emeritus Webb
Greeters: Carmen Snook & Joe Hoffer
Altar Guild: Team 1
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED
Coffee Hours Hosts/Sponsors are needed for the rest of the Sundays in February.
FEBRUARY GOAL
48 cans of tomatoes
MARCH GOAL
48 boxes of Hamburger Helper
WHO WE ARE St. John’s is an open and affirming community of faith and YOU are welcome here – just as you are. Adults, families, widows and widowers, retired folks, partners, those in transition, empty-nesters, divorced, single parents, questioning teens, and wiggly children are all valued members of our community.
Everything you will need for this service is in your worship leaflet. One of the joys of the Episcopal Church is our liturgical worship. Liturgy refers to the patterns, forms, words, and actions through which public worship is conducted. For the first-time visitor, liturgy may be exhilarating or confusing. In this service, people stand, sit, and kneel. You will hear sung and spoken responses, and other participatory elements. Remember that we are all here to worship and deepen our faith – there is no wrong way! And we love having children in our service. Don’t worry about any noise or activity. We want your children to feel at home here, too. We offer a Children’s Time in Tyler Hall if you prefer. There, they will hear biblical teachings and participate in activities geared toward their age level.
Restrooms can be found downstairs just outside Tyler Hall. To take the stairs, go out the double doors at the rear of the Sanctuary, take the stairwell to the right to the men’s room and the stairwell to the left to the women’s room. To take the elevator, exit the Sanctuary by the side door to the parking lot and follow the veranda around to the glass door to the elevator lobby. Go to level B. You’ll turn left, go through Tyler Hall, and into the restroom hallways.
We invite you to join us following the service this and every Sunday for coffee hour in Tyler Hall. We hope you will come for coffee and goodies but stay for the loving welcome you will find in community at St. John’s.
In the next six months, Fr. Ray and Susan Hage will match your designated contributions (over and above the amount already pledged to St. John’s) up to $16,000 We are incredibly grateful for their generosity, and with God’s help, we will rise to the challenge!
To contribute, you may write a check with “Hage Challenge” in the memo, give online thru credit or debit card or bank transfer, or you can text “Give” too (833)842-7451. You will see a drop-down menu where you can choose “Hage Challenge Gift.”
West Virginia's legislative session lasts only 60 days, and in that time, lawmakers introduce hundreds of bills. But only a few actually make it all the way to the Governor's desk to become law. So how do we make sense of the noise? How do we follow what's happening under the dome and take action that will make a real impact?
The 2025 legislative session is just around the corner, and Jack Jarvis of Fairness West Virginia will present a workshop to help community members better understand what's at stake for LGBTQ+ people in the upcoming session and how all of us can make a big difference. We hope you will join us immediately following our 10:30 Service next week for this session to teach us to channel our faith into advocacy.
For more information about Fairness WV, visit their website at https://fairnesswv.org/
PLEASE NOTE: This service begins with the Prelude. The ringing of the bell signals the beginning of the Liturgy. We begin with a procession while singing our Opening Hymn. Additional announcements regarding our Parish Life will follow Take5 and our Noisy Offering.
Worship lies at the heart of the Christian life. It is in worship that we express our theology and define our identity. It is through encountering God within worship and prayer that we are formed and transformed as the people of God.
The people’s responses are in bold. This booklet contains everything you will need to participate in this service.
The bell rings to signal the beginning of our liturgy
Come, thou fount of every blessing
The Hymnal 1982; #686
The people standing, the Celebrant may sing
This prayer was an English rendering of a Latin prayer that began the liturgy in the medieval church before the Reformation. It remains a distinctive part of Episcopal worship to this day.
The Celebrant may say
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. Amen.
THE GLORIA
The Hymnal 1982; S278
The collect is the prayer appointed for each Sunday that “collects” or captures the theme of the day or season of the Church year. It summarized the attributes of God as revealed in the scriptures for the day.
The Celebrant says to the people
The Lord be with you.
All And also with you.
Let us pray.
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The people are seated.
The first lesson is typically from the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) which Jesus knew and from which he often referred or quoted. The second lesson is taken from the New Testament, and is typically from a letter (epistle) to the early Church, the Acts of the Apostles, or the Revelation to John.
The First Lesson: Isaiah 6:1-8, 9-13
A reading from the Prophet Isaiah
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said:
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory."
The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: "Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!"
Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: "Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out." Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!" And he said, "Go and say to this people:
`Keep listening, but do not comprehend; keep looking, but do not understand.'
Make the mind of this people dull, and stop their ears, and shut their eyes, so that they may not look with their eyes, and listen with their ears, and comprehend with their minds, and turn and be healed."
Then I said, "How long, O Lord?" And he said: "Until cities lie waste without inhabitant, and houses without people, and the land is utterly desolate; until the Lord sends everyone far away, and vast is the emptiness in the midst of the land.
Even if a tenth part remain in it, it will be burned again, like a terebinth or an oak whose stump remains standing when it is felled."
The holy seed is its stump.
The Word of the Lord All Thanks be to God.
1 I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my / whole heart; * before the gods I / will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise / your Name, * because of your love / and faithfulness;
3 For you have glorified / your Name * and your word / above all things.
4 When I called, you / answered me; * you increased my / strength within me.
5 All the kings of the earth will praise you, / O LORD, * when they have heard the / words of your mouth.
6 They will sing of the ways of / the LORD, * that great is the glo- / ry of the LORD.
7 Though the LORD be high, he cares for the / lowly; * he perceives the haugh- / ty from afar.
8 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep / me safe; * you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right / hand shall save me.
9 The LORD will make good his purpose / for me; * O LORD, your love endures for ever; do not abandon the / works of your hands.
The Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
A reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you unless you have come to believe in vain.
For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe. The Word of the Lord. All Thanks be to God.
The sequence hymn moves us toward the summit of the Liturgy of the Word – the reading of the Holy Gospel. Gospel means “good news” – specifically the “good news of Jesus.” Please stand as you are able.
I, the Lord of sea and sky Wonder, Love & Praise; #812
The reading is taken from one of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), which depict the life, teachings, death, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand for the Gospel reading to show the particular importance placed on Jesus’ words and actions.
The Holy Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch." Simon answered, "Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets." When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!" For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people." When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.
The sermon directly follows the Gospel because it is to be grounded in the scriptures. It illuminates the scriptural readings and relates them to our daily lives.
THE SERMON
The Rt. Rev. Matthew D. Cowden Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia
Please stand as you are able.
The Celebrant says
Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? All I do.
Do you believe in God the Father?
All I believe in God, the Father almighty creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
All I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
All I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, a nd the life everlasting.
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
All I will, with God’s help.
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
All I will, with God’s help.
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
All I will, with God’s help.
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
All I will, with God’s help.
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
All I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
You may kneel or continue standing as you are able Those candidates for Reaffirmation will gather at the Baptismal font.
We pray for ourselves and for those who are reaffirming their faith. We are reminded in prayer that we are part of a larger fellowship, the Church – the Body of Christ. The Leader and People pray responsively
The Celebrant says the following to the congregation assembled.
Let us now pray for all who have renewed their Baptismal Vows and these persons who publicly reaffirm their commitment to Christ.
A representative of the Parish leads the following petitions.
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
Open their hearts to your grace and truth
Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
Send them into the world in witness to your love.
Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
The Celebrant may sing or say Grant, O Lord, that all who have been baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever.
The Bishop says to the congregation
Let us now pray for these persons who will renew their commitment to Christ. Silence may be kept. Then the Bishop says Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
N., may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom. Amen.
Following the Reaffirmations, the Bishop says Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you.
The people greet one another with a sign of God’s peace and then are seated.
Take5 is a time for our intentional teaching and nurturing of young minds about faith. It helps our children feel included and welcome in this parish community. During this time, they are introduced to key tenets of our faith in an age-appropriate way.
On the second Sunday of each month, you are encouraged to dig into your pockets and purses as our children move thru the church gather your spare change in their collection cans – join us in making a “joyful noise.” Half of your Noisy Offering will be used for St. John’s Youth Events and half will be designated for an outreach program they choose
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
The Officiant and people say together
All All that we are and all that we have comes from God. Let us offer our best to God in thanksgiving, remembering that God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Bishop Cowden has designated today’s non-pledge offerings in support of the mission, ministry, and operations of Sandscrest Conference & Retreat Center See page 25 for more information
Additional information on the Hage Challenge at St. John’s is found on page 3.
We now also accept debit & credit cards and electronic bank transfers online. You may scan the QR code to give or give via text at (833) 842-7451. If giving to the Bishop’s Offering electronically, please select “Other” in the app’s drop down menu.
We thank you for your generosity!
THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Doxology verse The Hymnal 1982; #124, v.5
This is Eucharistic Prayer A
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
In the Great Thanksgiving, we do what Jesus himself asked us to do: thank God and recall all that God has done for us in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. The Great Thanksgiving, or Eucharistic Prayer is a prayer with four parts. Each of these four parts corresponds to a different action of Jesus at the Last Supper, where he took, blessed, broke, and gave bread and wine as sacraments of his body and blood. We begin the Great Thanksgiving with the Sursum corda, meaning “Lift up your hearts.”
THE S URSUM CORDA
Please stand as you are able
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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:
THE SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS
The Hymnal 1982; S128
You may now kneel as you are able, or you may choose to continue standing.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, To reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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."
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
The Great Amen is when the congregation with a unified great voice concurs with all that the presider has prayed. It is the only “Amen” in all capitals found in the Book of Common Prayer, signifying the greatness of the congregation’s response.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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.
We pray together the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray. The link between our daily bread and the spiritual food we receive in the Eucharist is an ancient connection. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray
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 Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread and a period of silence is kept
Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Anyone who seeks God and a deeper life in Christ is welcome at the altar rail, and all baptized Christians are invited to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please come forward to the altar rail and kneel or stand with an upturned palm to receive the host. (All bread at St. John’s is gluten-free and vegan.) To receive the wine, you may either drink from the chalice or intinct (dip) your host in the intinction chalice that is offered. If you prefer to receive a blessing instead, please indicate your choice by crossing your hands over your chest.
Will you come and follow me
Wonder, Love & Praise; #757
My God, thy table now is spread The Hymnal 1982; #321
THE POST COMMUNION P RAYER
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 for ever. Amen.
Christ for the world we sing
The Hymnal 1982; #537
The deacon or priest dismisses the people, and the people respond
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR PRESENCE WITH US TODAY HAS BEEN A BLESSING.
If you have seen or heard something this morning that speaks to you where you are on your spiritual journey, please share it with others this week.
If you want to learn more about St. John’s or the Episcopal Church, call us at 304.525.9105 or see Fr. Greg, our Parish Life Director, or any of our lay leaders after this service or at Coffee Hour downstairs in Tyler Hall.
TODAY’S COVER ART: Miraculous Draught of Fishes; 1978, John Reilly (1928-2010) English Christian artist influenced by the contemporary art world but exploring Biblical themes in the tradition of the Renaissance masters. He is quoted in his Church Times obituary as saying:
My paintings are not concerned with the surface appearance of people or things, but try to express something of the fundamental spiritual reality behind this surface appearance. I try to express in visible form the oneness and unity of this invisible power, binding all things into one whole. I try to express something of the universal and timeless truths behind the stories of the Bible.
(WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9TH)
We pray for ourselves and particularly on behalf of others. In our prayers we pray for the Universal Church, the nation and all who govern, the welfare of the world, the concerns of our community of faith, including those who are in need or suffer, and for the departed and those who mourn. We are reminded in prayer that we are part of a larger fellowship, the Church – the Body of Christ. We hope you will use these prayers as a part of your daily prayer life.
Most Holy God, cast away the shadows in our lives that we might know the glory of your presence, and hear and respond to our prayers that we might more fully live into your dreams for us as we say, Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Guide your whole church into the light of your revelation and grant us the will and commitment to continue Jesus’ mission through our own lives. We pray especially for Sean, our Presiding Bishop, Matthew, our Bishop, Greg, our Rector, and Klára, our Priest. In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Church of the Heavenly Rest, Princeton. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Show each of us gathered here today the glory of your Son and help us to discern more clearly your call in our lives that we might, together, work towards furthering the Good News of Christ Jesus, our Lord. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Grant the people of this nation the will and commitment to live in peace and to work in unity for the benefit of all people. Bring wisdom and compassion to our leaders, especially Donald, our President, Patrick our Governor, Patrick our Mayor, those who hold legislative authority and those in appointed positions. Grant to us all the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, to speak the truth in love, and to walk humbly with one another and our God, for the good of all the people of this nation and the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Kindle in our hearts a sense of urgency and a firm commitment to be better stewards of your creation, that all future generations may know the abundance of your creation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Be with all who suffer; relieve their distress, and bring healing in body, mind and spirit. We pray for those who are anxious and depressed; for those who are addicted and weary; for those who are sick or in pain; for those who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment, and those who live with chronic diseases; let your healing presence be manifest in their lives. We pray especially for Markai and Jay, who are hospitalized, those who are homebound, those living in areas of conflict, those in the path of natural disasters, and all those on our long-term prayer list. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Welcome the dying into your loving care and deal gently with all who grieve. We pray especially for those who have perished in ongoing wars around the world and violence at home. Keep them in your care and let us all rise together in joy in the age to come. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty God, your steadfastness and devotion are beyond our understanding. Help us to see your works in our midst and to accept your invitation to abundant life. All this we ask through your beloved, Christ Jesus, who with you and the Holy Spirit live and reign, world without end. Amen.
For the Diocese of WV, Matthew, our Bishop Diocesan, Greg, our Rector, Klára, our Priest, for all bishops, priests, deacons, and all churches: especially for the Episcopal Churches of Huntington; St. John’s, Trinity, and St. Peter’s.
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Church of the Heavenly Rest, Princeton
For all those who have died: Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, keep in your special care all those who have died, especially those we love and see no longer. Wipe away the tears of those whose grief runs deep. Help us to encourage each other throughout this troubled life. Keep us steadfast in faith, constant in hope, and ardent in love, and bring us all into that place you have prepared in your heavenly kingdom.
For those who mourn: Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding: Deal graciously with all who mourn. Surround them with your love so they may not be overwhelmed by their loss but have confidence in your goodness and strength to meet the coming days.
For those who are hospitalized and recovering from surgery: Markai and Jay
For the ill or those with health concerns: Tyler and Brady, Hayden, Chloe, Chris, Tom, Ryan, Gabe, Lynn, Nedra, John, Susan, Lydia, Bob, Sawyer, Lily, Joe, Ray, Jr., Stephen, Susan, Jay, Cindy, Madison, and Alithea
For those with cancer or in remission: David, Jeanne, Hannah, Chris, Tom, Evelyn, Will Frank, Willie, Cindy, Joan, Wilma, Emillie, Joyce, Dale, Michelle, Keith, John, Angie, Kelly, Maggie, Julie, Sarah, Mark, Bill, Josh, Donna, Michael, Noel, Paul, Mariah, Billie B., Suzanne B., Bob, Jim, Kinsley, Hannah, Jackson, Maurey, Carter, Karela, Larry, Jack, Joe, Charlie, Tim, Michael L., Jamie, Wayne, Lisa W., Jeanne P., and Mimi
For those in need of any prayer: Nate, Devon, Mary, Scott, Esther, Marsha, Loretta, Tom, Andrew, Elizabeth, Andrew & Sophie Kossoff, Carl & Sandy Pyles and Kevin.
For those in harm’s way and for all first responders: especially Tim, David, Edward, Jared, Ryan, Joey, Cody, Josh, Clay, Andy, Robert, Curt, Jordan, Kristen, Christopher, Tyler, and all those who provide comfort and aid in times of war and conflict.
For those celebrating birthdays: Mark Semanco (2/1), Paige Prino (2/6), Kathleen Bledsoe (2/6), Gay Caltrider (2/8), Esther Leonard (2/13), Elizabeth Lee (2/16), Neil Bouchillon (2/17), John Cross (2/17), Cooper Cameron (2/18), Lois Thabet (2/24), Barbara Ladner (2/28)
For those celebrating anniversaries: Susan & John Hash (2/11)
The Rt. Rev. Matthew D. Cowden, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of WV
The Rev. R. Gregory Pennington, Rector
The Rev. Klára Kovács, Priest
Vivian Kost, Parish Life Director
Dr. David Castleberry, Music Director
Sara Lee, Organist
Vestry
Susan Tusing, Senior Warden • Jim Vassar, Junior Warden
Jerry Coleman, Clerk
Pat Hooten, Treasurer (non-voting)
Ryan Cameron Rachael Peckham
Barbara Becker Cottrill
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