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Worship at Home Service for Deliverance from the Coronavirus​

 

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The Epiphany of the Lord

January 5, 2025

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Welcome

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"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them"

MATTHEW 18: 31-46

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We continue to be in extraordinary times, but St. John’s is committed to acting with care for each other. Our online worship provides music and prayers which are up-dated weekly. We hope our online worship inspires you and helps you to feel united in spirit as we seek God. 

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Opening Sentence

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We have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.

Matthew 2: 2​​​

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Gathering the Community

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Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. 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.

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Opening Hymn

'In the Bleak Midwinter' 

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Collect for the Epiphany of the Lord

 

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Eternal God, who by a star led wise men to the worship of your Son. Guide by your light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may know your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever. Amen.​

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Hymn

'Shine, Jesus Shine'

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The Word of God

Matthew 2: 1-12

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Homily

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Silence for Reflections

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Prayers of the People

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Let us pray for the church, for the world and for one another. May we always remember that God is constantly with us as we say, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.” 

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We continue pray for peace in the world. We pray especially for the people of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. We pray for all people living with injustice and in fear. We pray for all leaders, especially those who are seeking peace and justice. We long for God’s kingdom, a world much different from what we have now. 

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

 

We pray for the church, that it might be strengthened and seen as a beacon of hope in the world during these unprecedented times. 

We pray for our Bishops, Susan and Colin, for Rev. Audrius and for all clergy who nurture our life together. 

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer 

 

We pray for all who are facing trials- we pray for the sick and the healing, the homeless and the hungry; we pray for all who are mourning the loss of loved ones, especially those who are preparing to celebrate a first Christmas without their loved ones. 

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

 

We pray for our friends and for our families, especially remembering, Juanita and her family, the Anishinaabe community of Manitoulin Island, Mary and her family, George and Pat, Audra, Ruth, Enid, Bill, Jan, Wilson, Janet, Mattagan and Carol. 

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

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Closing Prayer: Loving God, in your mercy, you watch over us. Make us witnesses to your truth and instruments of your peace, that we may know you as the God of love and praise your holy name. Lead us with the peace which passes understanding and make us radiant with the knowledge of your goodness and glory. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Diocese of Niagara Prayer (Corona Virus)

 

 

Loving God, whose peace passes all our understanding; as we face this present pandemic, and experience fear and anxiety, may we hear your voice, bringing calm to the storms of our time.

 

Strengthen those who work to limit the spread of infection, and those who seek to care for the sick, and keep us mindful of those most vulnerable.

 

May we shape our living to protect one another, and may our changing habits, practices and sacrifices, be for the greater love of our community and all your people. Amen

 

Doxology

 

Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church, and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen

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Blessing

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May Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we redeemed: guide us and strengthen us by his Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you.

 

Go in peace as a sign of hope for all people by showing forth the living presence of God in this world and may the blessing of God almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.​

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