2nd Sunday after Epiphany B

The Lord is here!

Sentence
      We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the king of Israel! John 1:41, 49
 
Collects
      Almighty and everlasting God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and grant us your peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP. Epiphany 2
 
      Let us pray [for the gift of God's peace.]
      Father of heaven and earth, hear our prayers, and show us the way to peace in the world. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. AAPB
 
      Eternal God, whose Son, Jesus Christ, is now exalted as Lord of all, and pours out his gifts upon the Church: grant it that unity which only your Spirit can give, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to worship before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. APBA
 
Readings
      Speak, Lord.   1 Samuel 3:1-4:1a   3:1-10 (11-20)
      Search me out, O God, and know my heart.   Psalm 139:1-18   138:1-5, 12-18
      The temple of the Holy Spirit.   1 Corinthians 6:12-20  
      Philip and Nathanael.   John 1:43-51  
 
Supplementary readings
      Choose obedience.   Deuteronomy 10:12-22   10:12-11:1
      Our advocate / Love the brethren.   1 John 2:1-6 / 2:7-14   2:3-11
 
Hymns and Spiritual Songs
 
Worship elements
Gathering Songs
 
 
Invocation
Praise
Gradual/Reading
Offertory/Prayer
Recessional
Book & #
Hymn or Chorus first line
Tunes and sources
 
Color Key and Notes
      RCL reading;
      APBA reading;
      Congregational response or refrain, AAPB/RSV;
      Subject heading, AAPB;
      Where there is a second Old Testament reading it is sequential rather than linked to the gospel;
      Hymn book and other abbreviations. See In Words and Song.

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