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 5
4th February 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.
Corporate Communion of the Anglican Church Women Today’s Celebrants Fr. Colin Saunders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m. Canon Norman Lightbourne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m.
The Preparation Introit Hymn # 251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Hail To The Lord’s Anointed” 1. Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free, to take away transgression, and rule in equity.
2. He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong; to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong; to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, were precious in His sight.
3. He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth; and love, joy, hope, like flowers, spring in His path to birth: before Him on the mountains shall peace, the herald, go; and righteousness in fountains from hill to valley flow.
4. Kings shall bow down before Him, and gold and incense bring; all nations shall adore Him, his praise all people sing: to Him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end.
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Opening Sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 98 “For the God who said, “Out of darkness light shall shine,” has caused His light to shine in our hearts, the light which is knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6
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 Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany 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 Saviour Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 3
The Ministry of the Word The First Lesson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaiah 40:21-31 Read by: Marvin Adderley/ACW
Reader:
A Reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in; 23 who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing.24 Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. 25 To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God’? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. 30 Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; 31 but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Reader: All:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147:1-12, 21c 1. Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * how pleasant it is to honour him with praise! 2. The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; * he gathers the exiles of Israel. 3. He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds. 4. He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names. 5. Great is our LORD and mighty in power; * there is no limit to his wisdom. 6. The LORD lifts up the lowly, * but casts the wicked to the ground. 4
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Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; * make music to our God upon the harp. 8. He covers the heavens with clouds * and prepares rain for the earth; 9. He makes grass to grow upon the mountains * and green plants to serve mankind. 10. He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ravens when they cry. 11. He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man; 12. But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him, in those who await his gracious favor. 21c. Hallelujah! 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Read by: Genesta Jackson/ACW
Reader:
A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe betide me if I do not proclaim the gospel! 17For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. 18What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. 19 For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. 20To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. 21To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. 22To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I might by any means save some. 23I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. Reader: All:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Gradual Hymn # 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“What Star Is This ” 1. What star is this, with beams so bright, 2. True spake the prophet from afar more beauteous than the noonday light? Who told the rise of Jacob’s star; It shines to herald forth the King, And eastern sages with amaze And gentiles to his crib to bring. Upon the wondrous token gaze. 3. The guiding star above is bright; 4. O Jesus, while the star of grace Within them shines a clearer light, impels us on to seek thy face, And leads them on with power benign let not our slothful hearts refuse To seek the Giver of the sign. the guidance of thy light to use.
5. To God the Father, heavenly light, To Christ, revealed in earthly night, To God the Holy Ghost we raise Our equal and unceasing praise! Amen.
The Holy Gospel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark 1:29-39 Gospellor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.
Gospellor: A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. All: Glory to Christ our Saviour. When Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.32 That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. 35In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37When they found him, they said to him, ‘Everyone is searching for you.’ 38He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighbouring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.’ 39And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. Gospellor: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Praise to Christ our Lord. 6
Anthem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Choir Blessing Of The Children Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Give Me Oil” 1. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, give me oil in my lamp, I pray; give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, keep me burning till the break of day. Refrain:
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to the King of kings! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to the King! 2. Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising, give me joy in my heart, I pray; give me joy in my hear, keep me praising, keep me praising till the break of day. 3. Give me peace in my heart, keep me loving, give me peace in my hear, I pray; give me peace in my heart, keep me loving, keep me loving till the break of day.
Devotional Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “He Touched Me ” 1. Shackled by a heavy burden 2. Since I met this blessed Saviour Neath a load of guilt and shame Since He cleansed and made me whole Then the hands of Jesus touched me I will never cease to praise Him And now I am no longer the same. I'll shout it while eternity rolls.
Chorus: He touched me oh He touched me And oh the joy that floods my soul Something happened and now I know He touched me and made me whole.
Sermon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Colin Saunders The Nicene Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 104 Prayers of the People— Form D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 111 Led by: Emmanuel Stubbs/ACW
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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.
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”
The Liturgy of the Eucharist 1st Offertory Hymn # 418 . . . . .” I’m Pressing On The Upward Way” 1. I'm pressing on the upward way; 2. My heart has no desire to stay New heights I'm gaining every day, Where doubts arise and fears dismay. Still praying as I’m onward bound, Tho' some may dwell where these abound, 'Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.' My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. 8
Chorus:
Lord lift me up and let me stand, By faith on heaven's tableland. A higher plane than I have found Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
3. I want to live above the world, 4. I want to scale the utmost height, Tho' Satan's darts at me are hurled; And catch a gleam of glory bright; For faith has caught the joyful sound, But still I'll pray till heaven I've found, The song of saints on higher ground. 'Lord, lead me on to higher ground.'
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.
2nd Offertory Hymn # 446 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“I Am So Glad” 1. I am so glad that our Father in heaven Tells of His love in the Book He has given. Wonderful things in the Bible I see: This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me. Refrain:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me! I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me! 2. Tho’ I forget Him and wander away, Still He doth love me whenever I stray. Back to His dear, loving arms would I flee, When I remember that Jesus loves me. 3. O, if there’s only one song I can sing, When in His beauty I see the great King, This shall my song in eternity be: ‘O what a wonder that Jesus loves me.’ 9
The Sursum Corda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 126 Proper Preface—Epiphany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 127 The Eucharistic Prayer—Form E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 142 The Lord’s Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 144 The Breaking of The Bread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 145 The Invitation—Form B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 146
The Agnus Dei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 147
Communion Hymns Hymn # 366. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Fairest Lord Jesus” 1. Fairest Lord Jesus, Lord of all creation, Jesus, of God and Man the Son; You will I cherish, you will I honour, You are my soul's delight and crown. 2. Fair are the rivers, meadows and forests Clothed in the fresh, green robes of spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes the saddest heart to sing. 3. Fair is the sunrise; starlight and moonlight Spreading their glory across the sky; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines clearer Than all the heavenly host on high.
4. All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly, Jesus, my Lord, in you I see; None can be nearer, fairer or dearer Than you, my Saviour, are to me.
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Hymn # 539. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Take My Life And Let It Be” ACW Hymn
1. Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to thee; Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in endless praise,
2. Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of thy love. Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee.
3. Take my voice and let me sing Always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from thee
4. Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect and use Every power as thou shalt choose.
5. Take my will and make it thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart it is thine own; It shall be thy royal throne.
6. Take my love; my Lord, I pour At thy feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for thee.
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 Response:
Amen. {Threefold at 10:00 a.m.}
Dismissal: All:
Go in peace and serve the Lord. In the Name of Christ. Amen. 11
Recessional Hymn # 440. . . . . . . . . . . . “We Are Soldiers Of Christ” 1. We are soldiers of Christ, Who is mighty to save, And His Banner the cross is unfurled; We are pledged to be faithful and steadfast and brave Against Satan, the flesh, and the world. 2. We are brothers and comrades, we stand side by side And our faith and our hope are the same; And we think of the cross on which Jesus has died, When we bear the reproach of His Name. 3. At the font we were marked with the Cross on our brow, Of our grace and our calling the sign: And the weakest is strong to be true to his vow, For the armour we wear is Divine. 4. We will watch ready armed if the tempter draw near, If he come with a frown or a smile: We will heed not his threats, nor his flatteries hear, Nor be taken by storm or by wile. 5. We will master the flesh, and its longings restrain, We will not be the bond-slaves of sin, The pure Spirit of God in our nature shall reign, And our spirits their freedom shall win. 6. For the world’s love we live not, its hate we defy, And we will not be led by the throng; We’ll be true to ourselves, to our Father on high, And the bright world to which we belong. 7. Now let each cheer his comrade, let hearts beat as one, While we follow where Christ leads the way; ‘Twere dishonour to yield, or the battle to shun, We will fight, and will watch, and will pray. 8. Though the warfare be weary, the trial be sore, In the might of our God we will stand; Oh! What joy to be crowned and be pure evermore, In the peace of our own Fatherland. 12
Reflection “Lift up your eyes.” Isaiah 40:26 Do you remember the story of Abraham? One night, God took him outside and told him, “Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so . . . will your descendants be” (Genesis 15:5). At the time, Abraham and his wife, Sarah, both advanced in years, were still childless. But here was God promising them countless offspring—an entire nation that would become a blessing to the world. Fast-forward to today’s first reading, and we see Abraham’s descendants living in Babylon in shame and exile. They had become numerous indeed, but their sin and unfaithfulness to the Lord had turned them into a laughingstock instead of a blessing. In the midst of their humiliation, a prophetic voice arises and urges them to follow Abraham’s example, look up to the stars, and believe in God’s promise. Just as it seemed impossible for Abraham to become the father of a great multitude, so it would seem impossible for God to bring them home. But that’s exactly what he did. He forgave all their sins and led them on the long march back to Jerusalem. He even renewed their strength so that they could “run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint” along the way (Isaiah 40:31). Are you weary? Are there areas in your life that make you feel anxious or fearful? Or maybe there is a pattern of sin that you can’t break and that is draining you of your hope or joy. Whatever the case, follow your ancestors in faith and lift up your eyes. Do it tonight, in fact. Go out and gaze at the stars. Put yourself in Abraham’s shoes as he looked up at the sky. Join the exiles in Babylon when they first heard the words in today’s reading. As you do, recall God’s promises to you in Christ. Jesus has promised to be with you, to hear you when you call out to him, to wipe every tear from your eyes, and to forgive your every sin. He has promised to nourish you with his Body and Blood so that you can “run and not grow weary” (Isaiah 40:31). And above all else, he has promised to love you—always. “Lord, as I stand under your stars, I can’t help but be in awe of your love.” Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10 Matthew 11:28-30 Source: The Word Among Us
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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
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B irthd ays & Wedding Anniversaries 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:
3rd February
4th February 5th February 6th February 7th February
8th February 9th February 10th February
Allison Campbell, Colleen Davies, Jessica DeGregory, James Dorsett Meaghan Jolly, Levar McPhee, d’Nee Minnis, Vidale Payne Tanya Scott, Subrina Pinder, Kamia Poitier, Floyd Russell Kartier Russell, Waverly Sears, Asher Coleby, Ednal Adderley Darlene Bowleg, Renee Fowler, Carmita Lotmore, Joanna Smith Elizabeth Strachan, Darrell Weir, Shawn Duncombe, Shikara Johnson Lathario Adderley, Lauren DeGregory, Sarahlee Miller, Doneka Rolle Sheila Watson-Smith Harry Connolly, Michelle Hepburn, Justin Wells, Marilyn Knowles Gabrielle McDonald, Lenworth Smith, Dr. Paul Jonathan Ward Jr. Bethsheba Armbrister, Erns Gray, Travaughn Nicholls, Dr. Paul Ward Alexiou Gibson, Anwar Gibson, Ciaro Moxey Theophile Carroll, Roselyn Darville, Xavier Lewis, Skyler Ferguson-Bain Dorothy Nicholls, Julian Nixon 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:
30th January 8th February 10th February
Clayton & Lydia Powell Bradford & Linda Russell Kendal & Rita Duncombe Paul & Michelle Hanson
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A warm welcome is extended to all visitors who are worshipping with us today. We invite you to be an active participant in the service. Again, welcome, and may God richly bless you. Flowers on the altar are given by Gloria Forbes in celebration of her birthday. Our sympathy and the assurance of our prayers are extended to: Alicia Greene on the loss of her father, and Barbara G. Thompson on the loss of her nephew, Alvin Greene Cecil & Barbara G. Thompson on the loss of his family members, Mario Cash, Judy Johnson, Minerva Stubbs and Nelson Thompson Felix I. Bowe Sr. on the loss of his wife, Felix R. Bowe Jr., Ray Adderley, Kendrick Kelly and Jason Kelly on the loss of their mother, Judy Duncombe and Elvis Newbold on the loss of their sister, and Donald DeGregory Sr. and Gretchen Bowe on the loss of their sister-in-law, Jenniemae Bowe Valarie Brown and family on the loss of her nephew, Charles J. Brown. Charles’ funeral service was held yesterday here at Christ the King.
May their souls rest in peace. Vestry Elections The following persons have been duly elected to the Vestry of The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King for the 2024-2026 term. Our congratulations to all of them. Our thanks go out to all who offered themselves as nominees. Vestry Members: Diane Wildgoose (Freshman), Genesta Jackson, Kimberley Darville-Outten and Neville Brennen All are encouraged to end the Lord’s Day with Solemn Evensong, Sermon & Benediction at 5:30 p.m. 16
Small Group
meetings resume on
Monday, 5th February at 7:00 p.m. Meeting ID:
via ZOOM 874 718 3070 Passcode:
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Topic: “Victory In Spiritual Warfare: The Belt of Truth”
The belt of truth imperative for the Christian to wear in order to experience victory, it is the piece of armor on which everything else hangs.
Join us for Bible Study Tuesday, 6th February At 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM. Meeting ID: Passcode:
874 718 3070 bible
Calling all persons ages 25-45 Join us for a
Sip & Chat
Wednesday 7th February at 6:00 p.m. Lilla Gonsalves Room Altar Server Awards All are encouraged to make a special effort to close out the Lord’s day in the Lord’s house on Sunday 11th February at 5:30 p.m. The altar servers awards will be given at this service. All current altar servers are required to attend this service. 17
The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King presents
Evangelism Explosion Training
{Equipping believers to multiply in and through local churches worldwide.}
Thursday 8th-Saturday 10th February Thursday & Friday 6pm-9pm Saturday 9am-1pm
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. 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 For more information, please contact Lesley Simmons Many Congratulations to Mrs. Cynthia Cooper on the appointment of her son Eric Cooper as Harbour Master of the new Marine & Safety Division of the Turks & Caicos Ports Authority. Eric's experience and vast knowledge in marine and maritime safety procedures were the qualifying factors in his appointment. Yet another young Bahamian is making us all proud as he represents us on the global business platform. Well done, E.J.! We are so proud of you! Let us continue to keep E.J. and his family in prayer as he takes up this impressive and prestigious post in the Turks & Caicos Islands. We are proud of you too, Mrs. Cooper, for the godly example you continue to give your children as a praying and loving mother!!! May God continue to bless you and your family! 18
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 used for the Imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Your assistance in this regard is sincerely appreciated.
A S H W E D N E S DAY at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King
Wednesday 14th February is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Solemn and Penitential Season of Lent. It is a Day of Obligation for all Anglicans. Each Anglican should be present at a Mass and receive the Imposition of Ashes. There will be three (3) Services on Ash Wednesday at the parish as follows: 6:00 a.m.
Mass and Imposition of Ashes
9:00 a.m.
Mass and Imposition of Ashes
Noon
Mass and Imposition of Ashes
The Anglican Diocese Of The Bahamas And The Turks & Caicos Islands
Lenten Mission 2024
For The Beauty of The Earth Environmental Stewardship in the 21st Centry
Wednesday 14th February-Friday 16th February | 7:00 p.m. nightly Missioner: The Rev’d Dr. John Rogers Rector, St. George’s Parish Church, Barbados 19
The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King
St. Jude Anglican Church
Save the Dates
Pre-Valentine’s Day Dance
8th-10th 11th 14th 14th-16th 18th 20th
Golden Oldies February 9th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
February
Evangelism Explosion Training ACM Super Bowl Party Ash Wednesday Lenten Mission—Church of The Ascension Ministry Fair Stations of The Cross
St. Jude’s Activity Centre Admission $25 (1 drink and hors d’oeuvres included)
60s. 70s. 80s.90s. 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}
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This Week In Our Parish DAY/DATE Sunday 4th Feb.
ACTIVITY
Monday 5th Feb. Tuesday 6th Feb. Wednesday 7th Feb. Thursday 8th Feb. Friday 9th Feb. Saturday 10th Feb.
Mass & Sermon Mass & Sermon Solemn Evensong, Sermon & Benediction Choir Practice Small Group Meeting—ZOOM
TIME 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study—ZOOM
6:30 p.m.
Morning Prayer ACW Meeting Sip & Chat ACM Meeting Mass Evangelism Explosion Training Mass Evangelism Explosion Training Joshua Generation/ CYM
9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Funeral Service for Beatrice Farrington
10:00 a.m.
Lectors For Next Sunday, 11th February, 2024 Last Sunday After The Epiphany Liturgical Colour: Green Readings 1st Lesson
7:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
TBA
ACM
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm
50:1-6
2nd Lesson
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
TBA
Gospel Prayers of the People
ACM
Mark 9:2-9 Form F
TBA
ACM
Solemn Evensong, Sermon and Benediction The First Lesson
Deuteronomy 6:1-9 **********
Psalm 114,115
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The Second Lesson
Luke 9:18-27 ***********
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR WEEK ENDING: SAT. 10 TH FEBRUARY Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Sunday, 4th February
Psalms 93, 96 Genesis 24:50-67 2 Timothy 2:14-21
Psalm 34 Isaiah 57:14-21 Mark 10:13-22
Monday, 5th February
Psalm 80 Genesis 25:19-34 Hebrews 13:1-16
Psalm 77 Isaiah 58:1-12 John 7:37-52
Tuesday, 6th February
Psalm 78:1-39 Isaiah 59:1-15a 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Psalm 78:40-72 Isaiah 59:1-15a John 7:53-8:11
Wednesday, 7th February
Psalm 119:97-120 Genesis 27:1-29 Romans 12:1-8
Psalms 81, 82 Isaiah 59:15b-21 John 8:12-20
Thursday, 8th February
Psalms 146, 147 Genesis 27:30-45 Romans 12:9-21
Psalms 85, 86 Isaiah 60:1-17 John 8:21-32
Friday, 9th February
Psalm 88 Genesis 27:46-28:4, 10-22 Romans 13:1-14
Psalms 91, 92 Isaiah 61:1-9 John 8:33-47
Saturday, 10th February
Psalms 87, 90 Genesis 29:1-29 Romans 14:1-23
Psalm 136 Isaiah 61:10-62:5 John 8:47-59
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 22
Andrew Creator Cured Foundations Galilee
Gospel James John Peter Praise
Pray Proclaim Strength Thanksgiving 23
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 2024-2026
Appointed
Carla Brown-Roker
Diane Wildgoose
DeCarlo Sweeting
Harold McPhee, J.P.
Genesta Jackson
Dion McKinney
Jethlyn Burrows
Kimberley Outten
Marcia Coleby
Leroy Seymour
Neville Brennen
Maxwell Sweeting
EX-OFFICIO VESTRY MEMBERS A.C.W. Mavis Ward 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
Facebook & YouTube The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King Instagram Procathedral_christtheking
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