Family Activities for Epiphany

Epiphany is the story of the Wise Men (or 3 Kings or Magi) coming to visit Jesus bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Watch their story in this clip from The Star…and join in with the song if you can…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxTxu3A1f7k

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.

…After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

~ Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11

There are many who would argue the facts about this visit e.g.

Were they really kings?

Were there really just 3 of them? From their gifts which would have been very expensive, it is presumed they were at least very rich and important. Would you think it was safe to travel into a country they didn’t know all alone in such a small group?

However, more important things to note about this story…

· Wise: While not perhaps kings, the magi were wise, in that they were seeking out the Messiah at great personal cost when so many others had missed it.

· Obedient: They travelled long and far, overcoming obstacles and distractions, to follow God’s call on them and see the Christ.

· Adoring: These “kings” bowed down to worship the King of Kings.

· Humble: They gave their best to Jesus in the symbolic gifts they presented.

· Gentiles: The magi were not Jewish. They were Gentiles!

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Other fun activities

These star shaped sandwiches can be a super easy, meaningful, and symbolic way to have lunch on the Epiphany, so here we go… how to make Epiphany star sandwiches!

This is such a great treat for the Epiphany because everything tastes better to kids when it’s shaped like something fun! Also, these are super easy to make and don’t even involve any cooking. So yay for fun and easy!!!

Supplies Needed For Epiphany Star Sandwiches

§ Salami (6 pieces)

§ Cheese (4 slices)

§ Bread (6 slices)

§ Condiments- optional

§ 1 wooden skewer

§ Star shaped cookie cutters (preferably a larger one and a smaller one)

This is enough ingredients for 2 sandwiches, but of course you can modify it for your own needs. You can also swap out the meat or cheese for whatever kinds you prefer. Also, kids love to cut and assemble these themselves and as always, letting them build something themselves is more important than creating something perfect, so let the kids help!

How To Assemble The Star Sandwiches

First, you can use a regular pair of scissors to cut your wood skewer in half. These are generally too long for just 1 sandwich, which is fine because now 1 skewer can make 2 sandwiches!

Cut your bread out with your larger star cookie cutter. I used 3 large bread stars per sandwich, but then you can take your small star cookie cutter and make some smaller bread stars as well to use up the bread edges.

Cut out your cheese also with the large star cookie cutter. We used 2 large cheese stars per sandwich. Be sure to cut at least 1 small cheese star per sandwich as well, using the scraps from your large star cheese edges.

Epiphany tea!

Basically, run with a “golden” theme since the 3 kings arrived on the Epiphany, kings are often symbolized with gold, and they did bring gold as a present for Baby Jesus.

Epiphany Tea Party Menu: “Golden” Food Ideas (ANY GOLD COLOUR FOOD WILL DO- THE FUN IS FINDING IT!)

§ Golden apple slices

§ Carrot slices

§ Cheesy Wotsits

§ Banana slices with golden honey drizzled on top

§ Hot dogs cut into thirds (with mustard on them to make them also golden coloured)

3 Cone Kings

Fold each up as a cone and stick ends together

Then use foil/ sweet wrapper to make 3 crowns to stick on the top..

Give them gifts to carry...gold, frankincense and myrrh

You can make these into a mobile by attaching some thread and hanging them up somewhere where the light will catch them.

A Prayer

Dear Lord, we cannot bring you such expensive gifts but we offer you all that we are- we give you our hearts. Fill them with your love always so that we can love others as you do. Amen

The celebration of Epiphany-Sunday 3rd January 2021 Holy Communion Service

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The visit of the Wise Men

14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

(John 1:14)

The Lord is here

His Spirit is with us.

Song : As with Gladness men of Old

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB8rKNrlpDQ

Our Confession:

The grace of God has dawned upon the world

through our Saviour Jesus Christ,

who sacrificed himself for us to purify a people as his own.

Let us confess our sins.

Lord Jesus, you are mighty God and Prince of peace:

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you are Son of God and Son of Mary:

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you are Word made flesh

and splendour of the Father:

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

The Absolution

Almighty God,

who forgives all who truly repent,

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.

The Collect

Creator of the heavens,

who led the Magi by a star

to worship the Christ-child:

guide and sustain us,

that we may find our journey’s end

in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Old Testament reading

Isaiah 60 v 1-6

60 ‘Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

4 ‘Lift up your eyes and look about you: all assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip. 5 Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come. 6 Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah. And all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense and proclaiming the praise of the Lord.

This is the word of the Lord

Thanks be to God

Song-We three kings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxTxu3A1f7k

The Gospel Reading: Matthew 2 v 1-12

Alleluia, alleluia.

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,

and we have seen his glory.

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew

Glory to you, O Lord

The Magi visit the Messiah

2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’

3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 ‘In Bethlehem in Judea,’ they replied, ‘for this is what the prophet has written:

6 ‘“But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.”[b]’

7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, ‘Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.’

9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

This is the Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, O Christ

The Sermon from Bishop John

https://youtu.be/z0Cih9pS_6c

Let us declare our faith in God.

We believe in God the Father,

from whom every family

in heaven and on earth is named.

We believe in God the Son,

who lives in our hearts through faith,

and fills us with his love.

We believe in God the Holy Spirit,

who strengthens us

with power from on high.

We believe in one God;

Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayers

Today the wise men knelt before our Saviour.

Let us also kneel to worship him with great joy,

and to make our prayer to his heavenly Father.

Let us pray to the Lord:

The magi came from the east to worship your Son:

Father, grant to Christians everywhere

the spirit of adoration …

Lord of glory,

hear our prayer.

The infant Christ received gifts of gold, incense and myrrh:

Father, accept the offering of our hearts and minds

Lord of glory,

hear our prayer.

The kingdoms of this world have become

the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ:

Father, grant an abundance of peace to your world …

Lord of glory,

hear our prayer.

The Holy Family lived in exile and in the shadow of death:

Father, look in mercy on all who are poor and powerless,

and all who suffer …

Lord of glory,

hear our prayer.

Your Son shared the life of his home and family at Nazareth:

Father, protect in your love our neighbours,

our families and this community of which we are a part …

Lord of glory,

hear our prayer.

Father, we rejoice in our fellowship

with the shepherds, the angels, the magi,

the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph

and all the faithful departed.

In your unfailing love for us and for all people,

hear and answer our prayers through your Son,

our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.

The Peace

In the tender mercy of our God,

the dayspring from on high shall break upon us,

to give light to those who dwell in darkness

and in the shadow of death,

and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

The peace of the Lord be always with you

and also with you

Let us offer one another a sign of God’s peace.

Song- Here I am to Worship

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEXy857GABk

Holy Communion

The Lord is here.

His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give thanks and praise.

And now we give you thanks,

for by the leading of a star you have revealed your only Son to the world,

that in following him we are led from darkness into his marvellous light.

Therefore with all the angels of heaven

we lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your name

and sing our joyful hymn of praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and God of might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest

Father of all, we give you thanks

for every gift that comes from heaven.

To the darkness Jesus came as your light.

With signs of faith and words of hope

he touched untouchables with love and washed the guilty clean.

This is his story.

This is our song:

Hosanna in the highest.

The crowds came out to see your Son,

yet at the end they turned on him.

On the night he was betrayed

he came to table with his friends

to celebrate the freedom of your people.

This is his story.

This is our song:

Hosanna in the highest.

Jesus blessed you, Father, for the food;

he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and said:

This is my body, given for you all.

Jesus then gave thanks for the wine;

he took the cup, gave it and said:

This is my blood, shed for you all

for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this in remembrance of me.

This is our story.

This is our song:

Hosanna in the highest.

Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup

we celebrate the cross

on which he died to set us free.

Defying death he rose again

and is alive with you to plead for us and all the world.

This is our story.

This is our song:

Hosanna in the highest.

Send your Spirit on us now

that by these gifts we may feed on Christ

with opened eyes and hearts on fire.

May we and all who share this food

offer ourselves to live for you

and be welcomed at your feast in heaven

where all creation worships you,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit:

Blessing and honour and glory and power

be yours for ever and ever. Amen.

We continue in the prayer that Jesus taught us… the Lord’s Prayer

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.

Lead us not into temptation

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Amen.

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.

Jesus, Lamb of God

have mercy on us.

Jesus bearer of our sins,

have mercy on us.

Jesus, redeemer of the world,

grant us peace.

Draw near with faith.

Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ

which he gave for you,

and his blood which he shed for you.

Eat and drink

in remembrance that he died for you,

and feed on him in your hearts

by faith with thanksgiving.

Song during Holy Communion Noel

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBZ6Lqx1OHk

Prayer of Spiritual Communion

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ,

for all the benefits you have given me,

for all the pains and insults you have borne for me.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally,

I ask you to come spiritually into my heart.

O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother,

may I know you more clearly,

love you more dearly,

and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen

The Blessing

Christ our Lord,

to whom kings bowed down in worship and offered gifts, reveal to you his glory

and pour upon you the riches of his grace;

and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be with you and those whom you love now and forever more.

Amen

Final Carol

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwSV-b9vAUQ

Notices for this week

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

In the name of Christ. Amen.

Please join together in your homes for

refreshments after the service

Holy Communion for A New Year

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Welcome to Holy Communion

I bring you news of great joy

A Saviour has been born to you. Alleluia

Unto us a child is born

Unto us a son is been given. Alleluia.

He is Christ the Lord Alleluia

We worship and adore him Alleluia

Carol: Unto Us a Boy is Born https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvnceCVScDI

Confession:

As we come to the Lord at the start of this New Year,

let us seek his grace to number our days,

that we may apply our hearts to wisdom

as we confess our sins in penitence and faith.

Lord Jesus, you are mighty God and Prince of Peace:

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you are Son of God and Son of Mary:

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you are Word made flesh

and splendour of the Father:

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy

May the God of all healing and forgiveness

draw you to himself,

and cleanse you from your sins

that you may behold the glory of his Son,

the Word made flesh, Jesus our Lord.

Amen

O God, by whose command

the order of time runs its course:

forgive our impatience, perfect our faith

and, while we wait for the fulfilment of your promises,

grant us to have a good hope because of your word;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Carol: The Virgin Mary had a baby boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvnceCVScDI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvnceCVScDI

Alleluia, alleluia.

I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last,

the beginning and the end.

Alleluia.

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke:

Glory to you O Lord

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another,

‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’ 16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17 When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.

19 But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

21 After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

This is the Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you O Christ

The Sermon:

A good hope. In our collect today- we prayed:

while we wait for the fulfilment of your promises,

grant us to have a good hope because of your word

As we read the account of shepherds and angels (apart from a bit of quaking in fright) – it’s all good new. All very upbeat and positive. The angels surprise the shepherds – (and who wouldn’t be sore afraid!) but once reassured, they receive amazing news, good news.

Peace on earth, God’s favour for people. The shepherds quickly recover and run off to see this wonder, this new born boy for themselves.

They even go round spreading the good news themselves- everyone is amazed and perhaps delighted?

And then they return to their flocks and fields, full of praise and wonder. The privilege and excitement of it all. God had come to even the lowliest of folk.

But it’s Mary once more who pauses. Ponders. Treasures these words. Perhaps she weighed them up. Later on when they go to the Temple, the old man Simeon also warns her.

A sword will pierce your own soul, he says.

As we reflect on the turn of this very strange, difficult and challenging year, we are called to have hope. There is indeed really good news at hand. We have a vaccine and they are already injecting people. Our hope says that things will get better. But also know for the experience of the last year, that there will be many twists and turns ahead too.

We need to remain vigilant and careful, adhering to all the best advice that we’re given.

In the Christmas story, the various characters hear good news but also face challenges. They are called to be obedient and to preserve through difficult times.

And yet up ahead there is always hope.

Christian hope is this.

God is with you always.

It’s not the wishful thinking that longs for improvement but is uncertain whether it will come.

It’s not resigning to fate, that what will be, will be whatever.

God is active in our world still,

Whatever the circumstances, hope says this. God has come to us at Christmas.

God will be with us throughout the New Year.

In response to this, as the year turn to 2021, we are going to have the opportunity to rededicate ourselves to God using the words from the Methodist covenant service. They are words of surrender, but not of resignation.

We are no longer our own but yours.

We are not giving up, but giving up our right to control. As if we have had any of that this year over circumstances! We do however, have control over how we respond to what life throws at us and who we turn to.

We surrender to God- who loves us and will not desert us.

This is hope.

The Creed:

Let us declare our faith in God.

We believe in God the Father,

from whom every family

in heaven and on earth is named.

We believe in God the Son,

who lives in our hearts through faith,

and fills us with his love.

We believe in God the Holy Spirit,

who strengthens us

with power from on high.

We believe in one God;

Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayers:

Eternal God,

in your faithful and enduring love

you call us to share in your gracious covenant

in Jesus Christ.

In obedience we hear and accept your commands;

in love we seek to do your perfect will;

with joy we offer ourselves anew to you.

We are no longer our own but yours.

I am no longer my own but yours.

Your will, not mine, be done in all things,

wherever you may place me,

in all that I do and in all that I may endure;

when there is work for me

and when there is none;

when I am troubled and when I am at peace.

Your will be done

when I am valued and when I am disregarded;

when I find fulfilment and when it is lacking;

when I have all things and when I have nothing.

I willingly offer all that I have and am

to serve you,

as and where you choose.

Glorious and blessed God,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

you are mine and I am yours.

May it be so for ever.

Let this covenant now made on earth

be fulfilled in heaven. Amen.

As we have entered this covenant not for ourselves alone,

but as God’s servants and witnesses,

let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Loving God, hear us as we pray for your holy catholic Church:

make us all one, that the world may believe.

Inspire and lead all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world:

establish justice and peace among all people.

Have compassion on all who suffer from any sickness, grief or trouble:

deliver them from their distress.

We praise you for all your saints who have entered

your eternal glory:

bring us all to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Lord our God,

you have helped us by your grace

to make these prayers,

and you have promised through Christ our Lord

that when two or three agree in his name

you will grant what they ask.

Answer now your servants’ prayers

according to their needs;

in this world grant that we may truly know you,

and in the world to come

graciously give us eternal life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Peace

Unto us a Son is born unto us a Son is given

and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace

The peace of the Lord be always with you

And also with you.

Let us offer another a sign of peace

Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_dO91hQhkU

Holy Communion

The Lord is here.

His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give thanks and praise.

And now we give you thanks because,

in the incarnation of the Word,

a new light has dawned upon the world;

you have become one with us

that we might become one with you

in your glorious kingdom.

Therefore with all the angels of heaven

we lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your name

and sing our joyful hymn of praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and God of might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest

We praise and bless you, loving Father,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord;

and as we obey his command,

send your Holy Spirit,

that broken bread and wine outpoured

may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.

On the night before he died he had supper with his friends

and, taking bread, he praised you.

He broke the bread, gave it to them and said:

Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;

do this in remembrance of me.

When supper was ended he took the cup of wine.

Again he praised you, 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.

Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did,

in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice

made once for all upon the cross.

Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation,

we proclaim his death and resurrection

until he comes in glory.

Jesus Christ is Lord

Lord, by your cross and resurrection

you have set us free.

You are the Saviour of the world.

Lord of all life, help us to work together for that day

when your kingdom comes

and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth.

Look with favour on your people,

gather us in your loving arms

and bring us with St Catherine and all the saints

to feast at your table in heaven.

Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father,

for ever and ever.

Amen

As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours

now and for ever.

Amen.

Every time we eat this bread and drink this cup

we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world

grant us your peace.

Carol during communion: Candlelight Carol by John Rutter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbudPRPrFWI

Prayer of Spiritual Communion

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ,

for all the benefits you have given me,

for all the pains and insults you have borne for me.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally,

I ask you to come spiritually into my heart.

O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother,

may I know you more clearly,

love you more dearly,

and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen

Son of Mary, Son of God,

We have joined with the worship of the angels;

May we never lose that heavenly vision.

Like the shepherds,

we have rejoiced at the news of your birth;

help us to proclaim that message in word and deed,

to your praise and glory.

Amen

The Blessing

May the joy of the angels,

the eagerness of the shepherds,

the perseverance of the wise men,

the obedience of Joseph and Mary,

and the peace of the Christ-child

be yours this Christmas;

and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

be with you now and remain with you always.

Amen

Carol: God Rest Ye Merry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku7ohU1IGls

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

In the name of Christ. Amen.