Epiphany 4, 2024 by CTK FPO

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King NORTHERN BAHAMAS ARCHDEACONRY

Freeport’s First Church Established 1962

Rector: The Rev’d. Canon Norman Lightbourne, B.Th. Assistant Curate: The Rev’d. Fr. Colin Saunders, B.Sc., M.Div. Assisting Priest: The Rev’d. Canon Curtis Robinson, Cert. Ed., L.Th.,M.A. J.P. Organist: Stephanie Seymour, B.Sc. M.Ed Assistant Organist: Noivil Smith Office: (242) 352-5255 Email: ctkfreeport@gmail.com ● East Atlantic Dr. & Pioneer’s Way P.O. Box F-40087, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas Rector’s Residence: (242) 602-0590 Rector’s Email: ndlightbourne@outlook.com

2024 Diocesan Theme: “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY” Scripture: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…God saw all that had been made and it was very good.” Genesis 1: 1,31

Epiphany 4

28th January 2024

Diocesan Theme Prayer: Almighty and generous God, You are the Creator and Giver of all that is good. We thank you and praise you for the beauty of the earth, for our work, our families, our loved ones and all of the gifts which we have been given. By your grace may we show gratitude by sharing what we have received, always mindful that in serving others we are serving You. Guided by that same grace help us to be good stewards, who care for your earth, and who work to preserve it for future generations. We remain grateful for your constant love, for the gift of your Son Jesus Christ, and the presence of your Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

The Conversion Of St. Paul Today’s Celebrants Canon Curtis Robinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m. Fr. Oswald Pinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.

The Preparation Introit Hymn # 761. . . . . . . . . . . . .“We Sing The Glorious Conquest” 1.

We sing the glorious conquest 2. O glory most excelling before Damascus’ gate, that smote across his path, when Saul, the church's spoiler O light that pierced and blinded came breathing threats and hate; the zealot in his wrath, the ravening wolf rushed forward O voice that spake within him full early to the prey; the calm, reproving word, but lo, the Shepherd met him, O love that sought and held him and bound him fast today. the bondman of his Lord!

3. O Wisdom, ordering all things in order strong and sweet, what nobler spoil was ever cast at the Victor's feet? What wiser master-builder e'er wrought at thine employ than he, till now so furious thy building to destroy?

4. Lord, teach your church the lesson, still in her darkest hour of weakness and of danger, to trust thy hidden power: thy grace by ways mysterious the wrath of man can bind, and in thy boldest foeman thy chosen saint can find. 2

Opening Sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 99 “His gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers for the equipment of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-12

Opening Acclamation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 101 President: All:

Blessèd be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia. Alleluia. And blessèd be His Kingdom now and forever. Amen. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Collect For Purity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 101 All:

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 Kyrie & Gloria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 102 All:

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.

President: All:

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth. Lord, God heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, we worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For You alone are the Holy One; You alone are the Lord: You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect For The Conversion Of St. Paul O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for the Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Ministry of the Word The First Lesson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acts 26:9-21 Read by: Veronica Pierson/Justin Jean Pierre, Deputy Head Boy BMES

Reader:

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

After he was in prison for some time, Paul was permitted to state his case before King Agrippa. Paul said to the King, ‘Indeed, I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10And that is what I did in Jerusalem; with authority received from the chief priests, I not only locked up many of the saints in prison, but I also cast my vote against them when they were being condemned to death. 11By punishing them often in all the synagogues I tried to force them to blaspheme; and since I was so furiously enraged at them, I pursued them even to foreign cities. 12 ‘With this in mind, I was travelling to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests, 13when at midday along the road, your Excellency, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. 14When we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It hurts you to kick against the goads.” 15I asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The Lord answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. 16But get up and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you to serve and testify to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you. 17I will rescue you from your people 4

and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you 18to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” 19 ‘After that, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout the countryside of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance. 21For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me. Reader: All:

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 1. May God be merciful to us and bless us, * show us the light of his countenance and come to us. 2. Let your ways be known upon earth, * your saving health among all nations. 3. Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you. 4. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, * for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. 5. Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you. 6. The earth has brought forth her increase; * may God, our own God, give us his blessing. 7. May God give us his blessing, * and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning , is now, and shall be forever. Amen.

The Second Lesson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Galatians 1:11-24

Read by: Dion McKinney/ Farah Flowers, 12th grade student BMES

Reader:

A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Galatians.

For I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel that was proclaimed by me is not of human origin; 12for I did not receive it from a human source, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 You have heard, no doubt, of my earlier life in Judaism. I was violently persecuting the church of God and was trying to destroy it. 5

I advanced in Judaism beyond many among my people of the same age, for I was far more zealous for the traditions of my ancestors. 15But when God, who had set me apart before I was born and called me through his grace, was pleased 16to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with any human being, 17nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were already apostles before me, but I went away at once into Arabia, and afterwards I returned to Damascus. 18 Then after three years I did go up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and stayed with him for fifteen days; 19but I did not see any other apostle except James the Lord’s brother. 20In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie! 21Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, 22and I was still unknown by sight to the churches of Judea that are in Christ; 23they only heard it said, ‘The one who formerly was persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith he once tried to destroy.’ 24And they glorified God because of me. Reader: All:

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn # 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Immortal, Invisible” {BMES School Hymn}

Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

To all life thou givest, to both great and small; In all life thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish; but naught changeth thee.

Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; All laud we would render; O help us to see ‘Tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. 6

The Holy Gospel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew 10:16-22 Gospellor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Gospellor: A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mathew. All: Glory to Christ our Saviour. Jesus said, ‘See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; 18and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. 19When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; 20for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; 22and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Gospellor: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Praise to Christ our Lord.

Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Michael Eldon Primary School Choir Devotional Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “This Is The Day” This is the day, this is the day. That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. We will rejoice, we will rejoice, And be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day, That the Lord has made. I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart I will enter His courts with praise I will say this is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice, for He has made me glad.

He has made me glad, oh, He has made me glad I will rejoice, for He has made me glad He has made me glad, oh, He has made me glad I will rejoice, for He has made me glad.

Sermon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canon Curtis Robinson The Credal Hymn # 561 . . . . . . . . . . “We Believe In God The Father” 1. We believe in God the Father, God Almighty, by whose plan Earth and heaven sprang to being, All created things began. We believe in Christ the Saviour, Son of God in human frame, Virgin-born, the child of Mary Upon whom the Spirit came.

2. Christ, who on the cross forsaken, Like a lamb to slaughter led, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, He descended to the dead. We believe in Jesus risen, Heaven's King to rule and reign, To the Father's side ascended Till as judge He comes again.

3. We believe in God the Spirit; In one church, below, above: Saints of God in one communion, One in holiness and love. So by faith, our sins forgiven, Christ our Saviour, Lord and Friend, We shall rise with Him in glory To the life that knows no end. Amen.

Prayers of the People— Form C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 108

Led by: Lay Reader/ Quinisha Newman, Deputy Head Girl, BMES

Leader:

With all our heart and all our mind let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord have mercy.”

Leader:

For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

All: Leader: All:

For the peace and welfare of the world, for the witness and work of the Church, and for the unity of all peoples: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. 8

Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader:

All: Leader: All:

For our Bishops and all ministers of God’s Word and Sacraments, that they may be filled with truth and love and be found without fault at the Lord’s coming: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the leaders of the nations and for those in authority among us, that they may serve justice and promote the freedom and dignity of all peoples: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice and oppression, and for all who labour in the cause of human liberation and fulfilment: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the sick, the suffering, the sorrowful, and the dying; and for all who remember and care for them: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For deliverance from the ravages of hurricane, earthquake, drought or flood, and for a just and proper use of God’s creation: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For ourselves and all who confess the name of Christ, that we may show forth the excellencies of Him who called us out of dark ness into His marvelous light: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

Silence may be kept.

All:

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers off your people in the multitude of your mercies. Look with compassion on us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious O Lord of love, and to you we give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

Act of Penitence and Absolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 123/124 President:

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 9

President: All:

Let us therefore confess our sins. Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name. Amen.

President:

Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All:

The Greeting of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 124/125 President: All:

President: All:

We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, and have all been made to drink of the one Spirit. Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Greeting Of Peace Hymn # 296. . . . . . . .“There’s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Michael Eldon Primary School

The Liturgy of the Eucharist 1st Offertory Selection. . . . . Bishop Michael Eldon School Steel Pan Band {10:00 a.m. only. The Collection will be taken at this time}

2nd Offertory Hymn # 760 . . . . “Paul The Preacher, Paul The Poet” 1. Paul the preacher, Paul the poet, 2. Foremost of Gamaliel's pupils, Fearless fighter for the truth, Pharisee of Christian fame, Mystic, pioneer, and prophet, Great apostle of the Gentiles, Builder of the Church's youth; We as Gentiles bless thy name. 10

3. Loyal Jew, yet born a Roman, 4. Still today we need thy teaching, Citizen, yet slave of Christ, Stern yet loving, hard yet true: Wealth, position, kindred, freedom, Only those who share his passion To thy Lord were sacrificed. Can their lives in Christ renew. 5. Paul the fiery, Paul the saintly, 6. Till, when faith no more is needed, Worship with us at thy feast; There where faith and sight are one, May our love to Christ be strengthened, We in heaven shall praise the Father And our faith through thee increased; In the Spirit through the Son.

Offertory Prayer—Form B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 126 Celebrant: Father, All: We offer You these gifts which You have given us; this bread, this wine, this money. With them we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through Your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all Your people become channels of Your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sursum Corda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 126 President: All:

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

President: All:

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

President: All:

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

President:

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father Almighty, Everlasting God: Through the great Shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after His resurrection sent forth His apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: 11

All:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessèd is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna In the highest!

President:

Sovereign Lord and Father, To you be glory and praise for ever. In your boundless wisdom you brought creation into being; In your great love you fashioned us in your image; In your tender compassion you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour, to share our human nature; In the power of the Holy Spirit, He overcame the power of sin and death and brought your people to new birth as first fruits of your new creation. On the night that He was betrayed He took bread, and when He had given thanks to you, He broke it and gave it to his disciples and said: “Take this, and eat it: This is my Body which is given for you, Do this for the remembrance of me.” And 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.”

President:

Therefore, Father, according to the command of your dearly beloved Son

All:

We remember His death; We proclaim His resurrection; We await His coming in glory.

President:

And we offer you, Father, our sacrifice of thanks and praise. Send your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and wine that they may be come the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer. As we partake of this holy food of new and unending life, may your Holy Spirit establish us as a royal priesthood with the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. John the Baptist and all your sons and daughters who share in your eternal inheritance; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 12

With Him and in Him and through Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, in songs of everlasting praise: All:

Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 144 President: All:

As our Saviour has taught us, so we 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 Breaking of The Bread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 145 President: All:

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

The Invitation—Form B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 146 President: All:

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs of praise to Him.

The Agnus Dei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 147 All:

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant us peace.

Communion Hymns Hymn # 571. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“And Now, O Father” 1. And now, O Father, mindful of the love that bought us, once for all, on Calvary’s tree, and having with us him that pleads above, we here present, we here spread forth to thee that only offering perfect in thine eyes, the one true, pure, immortal sacrifice.

2. Look, Father, look on his anointed face, and only look on us as found in him; look not on our misusings of thy grace, our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim; for lo! Between our sins and their reward we set the passion of thy Son our Lord. 3. And then for those, our dearest and our best, by this prevailing presence we appeal; O fold them closer to thy mercy’s breast, O do thine utmost for their souls’ true weal; from tainting mischief keep them white and clear, and crown thy gifts with strength to persevere. 4. And so we come; O draw us to thy feet, most patient Saviour, who canst love us still; and by this food, so awful and so sweet, deliver us from every touch of ill; in thine own service make us glad and free, and grant us never more to part with thee.

Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Michael Eldon School Hymn # 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Brightest And Best” 1. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid, Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 14

2. Cold on His cradle the dew-drops are shining, Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Savior of all. 3. Say, shall we yield Him in costly devotion, Odors of Edom and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?

4. Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would His favor secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid, Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.

Devotional # 612 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “O Jesu, Blessèd Lord To Thee” 1. O Jesu, blessèd Lord, to thee my heartfelt thanks forever be, Who hast so lovingly bestowed on me thy body and thy blood.

2. Break forth, my soul, for joy and say, What wealth is come to me today! My Saviour dwells within me now; how blest am I! How good art thou! Amen.

Post Communion Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 148 All:

Eternal God and Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you, and all persons in you, with gladness and singleness of heart, through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 150 President: All:

The Lord be with you. And also with you. 15

President: Response:

God give you grace to follow His Saints in faith and hope and love; and the † blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. {Threefold at 10:00 a.m.}

Dismissal: All:

Go in peace and serve the Lord. In the Name of Christ. Amen.

Recessional Hymn # 104 . . . . . . .“Songs of Thankfulness And Praise” 1. Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesu, Lord, to Thee we raise, Manifested by the star To the sages from afar; Branch of royal David's stem In thy birth at Bethlehem: Anthems be to Thee addrest, God in Man made manifest.

2. Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest and King supreme; And at Cana wedding-guest In Thy Godhead manifest; Manifest in power divine, Changing water into wine: Anthems be to Thee addrest, God in Man made manifest.

3. Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul; Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might; Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill: Anthems be to Thee addrest, God in Man made manifest.

4. Sun and moon shall darkened be, Stars shall fall, the heavens shall flee; Christ will then like lightning shine, All will see His glorious sign; All will then the trumpet hear, All will see the Judge appear: Thou by all wilt be confest, God in Man made manifest.

5. Grant us grace to see thee, Lord, Mirrored in thy holy Word; May we imitate thee now, And be pure, as pure art thou; That we like to thee may be At thy great Epiphany; And may praise thee, ever blest, God in Man made manifest.

Reflection “Paul addressed the people in these words.” Acts 22:3 Did you know that today’s first reading is one of three accounts of Paul’s conversion in the Book of Acts? The first, in Acts 9:1-22, describes the event itself. The other two are speeches in which Paul is sharing his conversion story. One is in today’s reading from Acts 22, and the other is a few chapters later in Acts 26.

Each of these readings is a little different. That’s because Paul was telling his story to different audiences. He highlighted some details and omitted others, depending on who was listening to him. In today’s first reading, he is speaking to a Jewish crowd that wanted to seize him because they thought he had rejected the Mosaic law. So he stresses his devout Jewish heritage and training (Acts 22:3-5). In Acts 26, Paul is addressing a Gentile court. So he stresses the “heavenly vision” he has received—something a Gentile might identify with— and even uses a Greek proverb about “kicking against the goad” to express the futility of fighting the divine will (26:14, 19). As you share your own story of God’s work in your life, follow Paul’s example and consider who is listening to you. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what they need to hear. Remember Paul’s words: “I have become all things to all, to save at least some” (1 Corinthians 9:22). Your elderly neighbor might need to hear how the Lord comforted you in a time of loneliness. A coworker with young kids might appreciate hearing how God blessed your efforts to pray during busy seasons of life. A friend at church might be heartened to hear about your experience of God’s presence during Eucharistic Adoration. Every day you will encounter many different situations and different people. That means you will have multiple opportunities to speak about the Lord! So today on the feast of his conversion, allow St. Paul, the master evangelist, to teach you how to share the good news of Jesus with everyone you meet. “Lord, give me St. Paul’s wisdom to speak about your work in my life to anyone who will listen.” Psalm 117:1-2 Mark 16:15-18 Source: The Word Among Us

Remember In Prayer

THE SICK AND CONFINED OF THE PARISH PRAYER FOR THE SICK Lord Jesus Christ, in the days of your flesh, the sick were brought to you for healing: hear us as we now bring to you in our prayers those who are ill, in body or in mind. May your presence be with them to relieve suffering and distress and to restore them to fullness of life, for your great love’s sake. Amen.

MEMBERS: Henry Adderley Patsy Adderley Netha Armbrister Charmayne Albury Princess Astwood Emily Beneby Charisse Bowe Cecil Brown Deborah Brown Etoil Burrows Kelly Burrows Maxine Burrows Kevin Carroll Brenda Cheong Edward Claude Cindy Cordero Roselyn Darville Louise Deveaux Donald Dorsett James Dorsett Wellington Edgecombe Bill Evans (New Zealand) Olga Feaster Catherine Forbes Ann Francis Prince Francis Gloria Goodridge Basil Greene Theron ‘Ty” Hepburn Collins Hield Irene Ingraham

Patrice Johnson Shikara Johnson Enza Jones Barbara Knowles Marion Lewis Shirley Mather Kenwood Feaster-Maycock Lily Maycock Michello McKenzie Catherine McKenzie Taniska McKenzie Cynthia Pierre Franklyn Pratt Linda Reckley Eloise Roberts Joel Roberts Larry J. Robinson Nellie Robinson Sylvia Rolle Willard Rutherford Laurie Eneas-Saunders Selina Sawyer Sasha Sawyer Arthur Sherman Naomi Seymour Bateman Smith Lenworth Smith Miriam Strachan Rudy Stubbs Anne Woodman

Prayer On A Birthday Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be; strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when they are discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may the peace of God which passes all understanding abide with them on the anniversary of their birth, and all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Parish Family’s birthday greetings go out to the following persons:

28th January 29th January 30th January 31st January 1st February 2nd February

Noelle Forbes Patricia Adderley, Viola Maycock, Mark Pinder, Marinda Roberts Harold Williams Jr. Brittiny Burrows, Macanthony Lewis Firstina Greene, Portia Pelecanos, Bridgette Rodgers Cicely Thompson Ural Burrows, Marcia Coleby, Khambriel Lewis, Terrance Roberts Stephon Rodgers Jennie Bowe, Gabrielle Cabral, Christine Cooper, Sonya Russell Deiudonne Jean Pierre , Hayward Dorsett, Gloria Forbes Elkeno Kelly, Daphne Payne, Richelle Rolle, Monique Sawyer Shadrack Seymour, Jondee Swann Prayer On An Anniversary Heavenly Father, we give thee heartfelt thanks, for those who are celebrating the anniversary of being joined together in Holy Matrimony. May your blessings continually be upon them and may they know your mercy. We thank you for their love which has deepened with the passing days and for the joys of family life and home. Renew your blessing upon them, always, we beseech Thee, may they daily renew their love and loyalty, and allow the Holy Spirit to strengthen them to remain faithful to You and each other all their days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Parish family anniversary greetings go out to the following couples:

28th January 30th January 1st February

Viko & Gail Johnson Glenroy & Pearlean Burrows Steve & Marlo Hanna

A warm welcome is extended to all visitors who are worshipping with us today. A special welcome is extended to Fr. Oswald Pinder (Chaplain), Sheryl Wood (Principal), Natasha Pinder (Vice-Principal Secondary), VinuRaj Nair (Head of Middle School), Alan Hall (Sr. Master Secondary), Kellie Brown (Sr. Mistress Secondary), Mira Lightbourne (Vice-Principal Primary), Lydia Powell (Sr. Mistress Primary), teachers, staff and students of Bishop Michael Eldon School who are worshipping with us at the 10:00 a.m. Our sympathy and the assurance of our prayers are extended to:  Emmanuel & Rochann Wallace and family on the loss of his brother-in-law, Herbert Gibson  Lillian Quant-Forbes and family on the loss of her cousin and Christine Pinder and family on the loss of her adopted mother, Ann Quant Sturrup. Ann was the widow of the late Canon Samuel F. J. Sturrup.  Michael & Shirlyn Brathwaite and family on the loss of her cousin, Lenny Martin  Sinclair & Debbie Cartwright and family on the loss of their daughter, Shavonne Cartwright  Tracy Sweeting-Bethel and family on the loss of her cousin, Joseph Roberts

May their souls rest in peace. Flowers on the altar are given by:  Kimberley Darville-Outten in loving memory of her dear mother, Esther Darville  Victor & Pauline Wells in loving memory of their daughter, Danielle Wells Parishioners are reminded that the Annual General Meeting will be held today Sunday, 28th January,2024 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Happy birthday greetings are extended to all celebrants in the number One Month. Greetings especially from the January’s captain and co-captains. We pray that 2024 be year of tremendous growth and blessings for us all! 20

PALMS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY Parishioners are asked to return their palms which were distributed last Palm Sunday by Tuesday 6th February. These palms will be burnt and the ashes used for the Imposition on Ash Wednesday. Your assistance in this regard is sincerely appreciated.

Small Group

meetings resume on

Monday, 29th January, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Meeting ID:

via ZOOM 874 718 3070 Passcode:

bible

Topic: “Victory In Spiritual Warfare: The War Revealed”

Every physical conflict has its source in the invisible realm. By engaging in this invisible realm, Christians can begin to move toward a life of victor.

Eight Reasons To Join A Small Group 1. You will understand the Bible better in a small group. 2. You will begin to really feel like part of God´s family. 3. Prayer will become more meaningful to you. 4. You will be able to handle stress and pressure better. 5. You will have a natural way to share Christ with friends, relatives, and at work. 6. You will develop leadership skills you never knew you had! 7. You will deepen your understanding of worship. 8. You will be a New Testament Christian! "They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common…”

Join us for Bible Study Tuesday, 30th January At 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM. Meeting ID: Passcode:

874 718 3070 bible

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King presents

Evangelism Explosion Training

{Equipping believers to multiply in and through local churches worldwide.}

8th-10th February What Is Evangelism Explosion?  Evangelism Explosion (EE) is a ministry that trains people how to share their faith in Christ and how to bring people from unbelief to belief.  It utilizes a variety of components including prayer, actual on-the-job training where the experienced lead the inexperienced, and the principle of spiritual multiplication.  By learning small parts of the Gospel, including Bible verses and illustrations, people incrementally grasp a Gospel tool that becomes a lifelong mission. All interested persons are encouraged to attend as we continue to “Proclaim Christ as King and Share Him With Others”. Register today by visiting the link below:

https://forms.gle/dPGy6moECimNXc7g6 At a meeting held on Thursday, 25th January, 2024, the following persons were duly elected to serve as A.C.M. officers, The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, for the year 2024-2025: President: Vice-President: Secretary: Assistant Secretary: Treasurer: Assistant Treasurer: Chaplain:

Dr. Gregory Swann Dieudonne Jean Pierre John Curtis Renaldo Strachan Keith Seymour S. Leroy Seymour Floyd Smith 22

St. Jude Anglican Church

APRIL BIRTHDAY CLUB

Golden Oldies Pre-Valentine’s Day Dance February 9th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. St. Jude’s Activity Centre Admission $25

Saturday, 3rd February, 2024 8:00 a.m. to Noon The Foster B. Pestaina Centre

(1 drink and hors d’oeuvres included)

60s. 70s. 80s.90s.

Stew Conch $15 Sheep Tongue Souse $15 Chicken or Pig Feet Souse $12 Served with johnny cake or a dinner roll

Prizes and surprises Best Dressed Competition ▪ Games. For tickets call 602-1024

The Pro-cathedral of Christ the King

Anglican Church Men

Sunday, 11th February, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Foster B. Pestaina Centre Tickets: $10.00 {Finger Food and a soft drink Included}

Bishop Michael Eldon School GRADE 7 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Date: Saturday, 3rd February, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. until Noon. Requirements:  Complete and submit application forms (Available from school offices & Anglican church offices)  Submit fifty dollars. Cheques will not be accepted.  Deadline: 30th January, 2024  Students must bring the following:  Pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, etc.  Water/juice & snack/lunch Contact info.bmes@aceaschools.org for application details. Or call 373-3579, 373.8334, 727.3579 or 441.2661 for more information.

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King

Save the Dates February

3rd

April Club Souse-Out

8th-10th

Evangelism Explosion Training

11th

ACM Super Bowl Party

14th

Ash Wednesday

14th-16th

Lenten Mission—Church of The Ascension

18th

Ministry Fair

20th

Stations of The Cross begins 24

DAY/DATE

ACTIVITY

Sunday 28th Jan.

Mass & Sermon Mass & Sermon

TIME 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Monday 29th Jan.

Choir Practice Small Group Meeting—ZOOM

6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 30th Jan.

Bible Study—ZOOM

6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 31st Jan.

Mass

9:00 a.m.

Thursday 1st Feb.

Mass

12:15 p.m.

Friday 2nd Feb.

Mass Joshua Generation/ CYM

9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Saturday 3rd Feb.

April Club Souse-Out Altar Servers Practice Funeral Service for Charles J. Brown

8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

Lectors For Next Sunday, 4th February, 2024 The Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany Liturgical Colour: Green Readings 1st Lesson

Isaiah 40:21-31

Psalm

7:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Marvin Adderley

ACW

147:1-12, 21c

2nd Lesson

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Gospel Prayers of the People

Genesta Jackson

ACW

Mark 1:29-39 Form D

Emmanuel Stubbs

ACW

Solemn Evensong, Sermon and Benediction The First Lesson

Isaiah 57:14-21 **********

Psalm 34

The Second Lesson

Mark 10:13-22 ***********

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR WEEK ENDING: SAT. 3rd FEBRUARY Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Sunday, 28th January

Psalms 24, 29 Genesis 18:16-33 Galatians 5:13-25

Psalms 8, 84 Isaiah 51:9-16 Mark 8:22-30

Monday, 29th January

Psalms 56, 57 Genesis 19:1-17, 24-29 Hebrews 11:1-12

Psalms 64, 65 Isaiah 51:17-23 John 6:27-40

Tuesday, 30th January

Psalms 61, 62 Genesis 21:1-21 Hebrews 11:13-22

Psalm 68:1-20, 24-36 Isaiah 52:1-12 John 6:41-51

Wednesday, 31st January

Psalm 72 Genesis 22:1-18 Hebrews 11:23-31

Psalm 119:73-96 Isaiah 54:1-10 John 6:52-59

St. Bridget of Kildare, Abbes, 1342 Thursday, 1st February

Psalm 71 Genesis 23:1-20 Hebrews 11:32-12:2 John 6:60-71

Psalms 113, 122 1 Samuel 1:20-28 Romans 8:14-21

The Presentation of Our Lord Friday, 2nd February

Saturday, 3rd February

Psalm 69:1-23, 31-38 Isaiah 56:1-8 Galatians 5:16-24

Psalm 73 Genesis 24:1-27 Mark 9:2-13

St. Anskar of Scandinavia, Missionary Bishop of Sweden, 865 Psalms 75, 76 Genesis 24:28-38, 49-51 Hebrews 12:12-29

Psalms 23, 27 Isaiah 57:3-13, John 7:14-36

Ora Pro {Latin meaning “Pray For”} Let us pray for all of our ordinands and our seminarians at Codrington College, Barbados and abroad as they seek to discern their call to the ordained ministry.

Seminarians: Tristan Lockhart, Anatol Munnings-Ferguson, Jamal Turnquest, Astier Dean, Joshua Davis, Lamar Nottage, Preston Pinder, Tiffany Hall-Sweeting, Kenneth Knowles, Austin Meadows and Damien White 26

Authority Fighter Gentiles God Jews

Judea Mystic Paul Pioneer Poet

Preacher Prophet Saint Saul Strong 27

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King Anglican/Episcopal VESTRY MEMBERS Rector’s Warden: Cecil Thompson Rector’s Warden Jr.: Clifford Storr People’s Warden: Zaccheus Smith People’s Warden Jr: Adelaide Pinder Treasurer: Maxwell Sweeting Vestry Secretary: Jethlyn Burrows Elected 2023-2025

Elected 2022-2024

Appointed

Carla Brown-Roker

Neville Brennen

Kimberley Outten

Jethlyn Burrows

Genesta Jackson

Dion McKinney

Harold McPhee, J.P.

Ellen Major

DeCarlo Sweeting

Leroy Seymour

Renee Moss

Maxwell Sweeting

EX-OFFICIO VESTRY MEMBERS A.C.W. Elizabeth Carey A.C.M. Dr. Gregory Swann Altar Guild Lynn Austin St. Luke’s Ministry Euletha Strachan Choir Barbara Thompson Youth Ministries Lyndsay Dawn Adderley Parishioners and friends are advised that Online contributions may be sent to: Bank: Bank of The Bahamas Account Name: Christ the King Church Account # 1350000730 Account Type: Checking Transit # 159 Branch: Freeport

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