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Welcome to Saint Ternan’s
Scottish Episcopal Church
11 January 2015
The Baptism of Jesus
Readings for Today
(New Revised Standard Version)
Collect
Holy and Gracious God, whose Beloved Son was baptized in the river Jordon:
Guide us as we seek to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to
respect the dignity of every human being; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
A reading from the book of Genesis:
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a
formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God
swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there
was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from
the darkness.
God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night.
And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
In response to the reader’s concluding lines, the People say:
Thanks be to God.
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The Gospel
When the Gospel reading is in a communion service, in response to the reader’s introduction, the
People say:
(8am)
(11am)
Glory be to thee, O Lord
Glory to Christ our Saviour
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of
repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean
countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were
baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and
he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, ‘The one who is more powerful
than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of
his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy
Spirit.’
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in
the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens
torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.
And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well
pleased.’
When the Gospel reading is in a communion service, in response to the reader’s concluding lines,
the People say:
(8am) Thanks be to thee, O Lord, for this thy Glorious Gospel
(11am) Praise to Christ our Lord
Post Communion Prayer
Lord of all time and eternity, you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as
Father in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son: by the power of your Spirit
complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new
creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Source of the readings: Genesis 1.1-5; Mark 1.4-11
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Prayers for This Week
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Dioceses of Langtang, Nigeria. In
the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for Society of our Lady of the Isles, the
Anglican sisters on the Isle of Fetlar. On our Parish Prayer List we pray for:
Bishop Bob and the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney; the work of Father
Christopher and the Nadaikkavoo School in South India; for Derek; Robin; Ron;
Philip and Barbara; Cora; Pat; Hilda; Monica; Chris; Lisa; Oliver and his parents,
Julie and Graham; Tish and Jim; Roy; John and Sheila; Wilf and Dora; John and
Beryl; Terry, Chris, Alex, and Coragh; Susan.
For the repose of the soul of Marion Huish, and comfort for all those who mourn;
for all those we hold quietly in our hearts; and all those who need our prayers.
We give thanks for all those who work together to lead our worship
and care for our church and each other.
THIS WEEK
11 January
Baptism of the Lord
Holy Eucharist and
Baptism
Welcomers
Readers
Worship Leader - Word
Worship Leader - Table
Preacher
Intercessions
Chalice Bearers
Organist/Musician
Sunday School
Coffees
Prayers after the
Service
Dora Holmes
Peter Bell
Dora Holmes
Pauline Potts
Andy Bond
Lisa Eunson
Lisa Eunson
-Peter Young
Ryan Bond
Don French
Clare Richardson
Jane McCallum
Sue Roberts
Dorothy Huddart
Andy Bond
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NEXT WEEK
18 January
2nd Sunday after the
Epiphany
Family Service in the
Church Hall
Barbara Brind
Win Elliott
Paul Woodburn
Lesley Young
Peter Young
Lisa Eunson
Lisa Eunson
Ken Elliott
Fay Booth
Sue Roberts
Simon Glenarthur
-Phil & Joan Woodburn
Peter Young
Pattern of Worship at St Ternan’s
WEEKDAYS
Tuesdays 9.00 am – Eucharist with Discussion in the Church Vestry
Thursdays 10.15am – Prayer Book Communion in the Choir Stalls
SUNDAYS
8.00 am
Eucharist (1970)
11.00 am
1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays - Eucharist with Choir
3rd Sundays – two options:
Choral Matins in the Church
All Age Contemporary Eucharist Service in the Church Hall
5th Sundays – Family Communion Service with Choir
(contemporary translation of traditional forms)
6.30 pm - First Sundays- Traditional Evensong
All ages are welcome to participate in our worship.
Sunday School is available during the 11 o’clock service
during school terms, except on the third and fifth Sundays
when the worship is designed for all ages.
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Saint Ternan's Church is open every day for quiet reflection.
If you know someone who needs a special prayer or visit, please contact Lisa.
Contact Information for Saint Ternan’s
Scottish Charity No. 008533
High Street, Banchory AB 31 5TB Office phone: 01330 822783
www.stternansbanchory.org.uk
Rector: The Rev Canon Lisa Eunson lisa.eunson@gmail.com (mob) 07917 886672
Curate: The Rev Dr David Greenwood dngreenwood@gmail.com (mob) 07591 902396
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Notices & Events
Baptism Today at 11am Service
We are delighted to welcome Carver Porter as a new member of the
community of faith, and celebrate with his family, friends, and parents Kit
and Tristan on this very special day. Yay Carver!
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Monday 12 January – 11am – at East Church (as St Ternan’s is closed)
Funeral for Marion Huish. Teas follow at the British Legion.
Friday 16 January – 3pm – Communion Service at Dalvenie Gardens
Monday 19 January – 8pm in Church Hall – Parish Fellowship
Travels in Morocco – An illustrated talk by Sandra Gibbons
Sunday 25 January – after 11am service – in Church Hall –
St Ternan’s AGM
Friday 6 February – 10.30am – Communion Service at Inchmarlo House
LOOKING AHEAD
Sunday 24 May – Pentecost – 4pm – St Ternan’s
Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev Dr David Greenwood, with reception to
follow
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Sanctuary Repair to Begin 12 January
Beginning Mon 12th January the church sanctuary will be out of use for at
least a couple of weeks while a crew comes in to explore damage in the
chancel arch, and repair what needs to be repaired. Until they get up into
the damaged area, we are not completely sure how long the project will
take, but we know it is a minimum of two weeks.
We will have the 8am and 11am Sunday worship in the Hall on January 18
and 24, and then if work needs to continue, see if that’s working and make
plans beyond that. Tuesday service will continue as usual in the Vestry.
There will be no Thursday communion until repairs are complete.
We will also need assistance in clearing the church space and sealing the
organ, sometime after the baptism on Sunday the 11th. Please talk to Lisa
Eunson or Derek Whatling if you can help. Thank you for your
understanding and flexibility.
Plan for Next Two 11am Services in January
Sunday 18 January – No All Age Service or Matins –
We will have a Family Service in the Hall
For all ages together – no separate Sunday School
Sunday 25 January – Short Service of Communion Followed by AGM
Held in the Church Hall with Sunday School in the Rectory that day
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