OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH

Parish Secretary Bro. Joseph F. Lebbie

Vestry Secretary Sis. Meriline C. Swaray
Financial Secretary Bro. Alexander T. Cooper
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Barnersville Rd. Gardnersville
Episcopal Church Women Sis. Tendeh W. Sumo
Episcopal Church Men Bro. Alexander Weah
Episcopal Youth Fellowship Bro. Felix A. Walker
Altar Guild Sis. Cecelia Appleton
Usher Guild Sis. Viola E. Diggs
Lay Readers Guild Sis. Christiana D. Harris
Girls Friendly Society Sis. Elfreda S.P. Alfred
Canterbury Choir Sis. Harrietta S. Doe
Acolyte Guild Bro. MacDonald B. Freeman
Sunday School Mot. Georgiana Mitchell
Music Director Bro. Varnie K. Ross
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CLERGY CONTACT NUMBERS THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

RECTOR 0886-522-087
CURATE 0777186451/0886436285
CHURCH & ORGANIZATIONS SCHEDULES CLERGY
• Holy Eucharist & Sermon 1st to 4th Sundays
• Holy Baptism 2nd Sundays The Rt. Rev. Dr. James Bombo Sellee
• Daily Morning Prayer 4 & 5th Sundays
BISHOP
• Daily Evening Prayer Wed. & Fri. @ 5:00 P.M.
• Bible Study Thursdays @ 5:30 P.M. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF LIBERIA
• Vestry Regular Meeting 1st Sundays
• Episcopal Church Women 4th Sundays
• Episcopal Church Men 3rd Sundays
• Episcopal Youth Fellowship 1st & 3rd Sundays
• Choir Practices Tues, Thur & Sat. The Rev. Fr. MacDonald B. Freeman, II, B.TH. MED
• Canterbury Choir 1st Sundays RECTOR
• Usher Guild 3rd Sundays
• Alter Guild 1st Sundays The Rev. Fr. J. Titus Karmorh, CURATE
• Lay Reader Guild Saturdays 4:00pm www.staugustineliberia.church
• Girls Friendly Society 1st. Sundays
• Acolyte Guild Practices Saturdays 3:30 – 5:30 pm
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THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY RECESSIONAL HYMN
HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II AND SERMON
The Rev. MacDonald B. Freeman, II, B.TH. CAN. M
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2023 @ 08:00 & 10:00 AM
d O WONDROUS TYPE! O VISION FAIR
`O wondrous type! O vision fair of glory that the church may
DEACON
ORDER OF SERVICE share, which Christ upon the mountain shows, where brighter
8:00 &10:00A.M – Organ Prelude-------------------------------------Organist than the sun he glows!
*AT THE ENTRANCE: PSALM (122) TO BE CHANTED---- -BCP.P.779-780
At the Procession: Christ Is The World True
2. With Moses and Elijah nigh, the incarnate Lord holds
DeaconLight -------- SB.P.20/PP.3
converse high; and from the cloud, the Holy one, bears record
*At the Introit: - Breathe On Me, Breathe Of God ------ -SB.P.18/PP.3
The Acclamation & Collect For Purity ----------------------------BCP.P.355 to the only Son.
The Gloria In Excelsis ----------------------------------------------- BCP.P.356 3. With shinning face and bright array, Christ designs to
The Collect for (THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY) ----BCP.P.217
The Old Testament Lesson: (Bro. Zota Wiah)-- Exodus 24: 12(13-14) 15-18 manifest today what glory shall be theirs above who joy in
The Psalm: (Psalm 99 )------------------------------------------------BCP.P.728 God with perfect love.
*The Epistle—( Bro. Kokatee P. Doe-Smith)-------- Philippians 3:7-14
Gradual Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ------SB.P.45/PP.4
4. And faithful hearts are raised on high by his great visions’
The Holy Gospel------------------------------------------------- Matthew 17:1-9 mystery; for which in joyful strains we raise the voice of
Sermon Hymn: The Lord Is My Shepherd --------- --------SB.P.90/PP.4 prayer, the hymns of praise.
The Sermon: The Rev. Canon Michael Tuan Sie, Sr 5. O father, with the eternal son, and Holy Spirit, ever one,
RECTOR, ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
CAMP JOHNSON ROAD, MONROVIA
vouchsafe to bring us by the grace to see the glory face to
The Nicene Creed ------------------------- (SB.P.108)------[ BCP.P. 358-359]
face.
Prayer of the People (Form IV) (Bro. M.B. Freeman, III)[ BCP.P.389-391] ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL
Confession, Absolution & Peace -------------------------------- [ BCP.P.360] BARDNERSVILLE ROAD, GARDNERSVILLE
INSTALLATION OF THE VESTRY AND PARISH OFFICERS ELECT
The Peace ACOLYTE GUILD ANNUAL PROGRAM
ANNOUNCEMENTS S
At the Offertory: HYMN: CHOIR SELECTION/SINGSPIRATION 1. Opening Hymn ----------------------- Love Lifted Me - -- Choir
S 2. Introduction ---------------------------------- Sis. Laura W. Gbati
ACOLYTE GUILD ANNUAL PROGRAM ----– Program Page -11
3. Overview of the Acolyte Guild --------Sis. Elfreda S.P. Alfred
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 4. Solo ----------------------------- Bro. MacDonald B. Freeman, III
Eucharistic Prayer “A” -------------------------- (SB.P.109)-[BCP.361-365] 5. Unveiling -------------------------- Congregation
COMMUNION HYMNS: `q 6. Roll Call – (a) Lifters, (b) Invited Churches, (c) Organizations
SB.P.14/PP.8: Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Laden
7. Remarks – (a) Program Chair, (b) Liaison (c) Rector
SB.P.85/PP.9: Sweet, Sweet Spirits;
SB.P.41/PP.9: How Great Thou Art
8. Vote of Thanks --------------- Bro. MacDonald B. Freeman, III
SB.P.83/PP.10: Standing On The Promises of Christ My King. President
CHILDREN HYMN: Jesus Loves Me This I Know --------- SBP.49/PP.10
POST COMMUNION PRAYER---------------------(SB.P.111)-BCP.P.365 MASTER OF CEREMONY
Recessional Hymn: O Wondrous Type! Vision Fair ---- - SB.P.68/PP.11
BRO. JAMES K.N. KOW-DONKOR
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COMMONION HYMN PROCESSIONAL HYMN

STANDING ON THE PROMISES CHRIST IS THE WORLD’S TRUE LIGHT
Standing on the promises of Christ, my King, Through eternal ages let his zChrist is the world's true light, its captain of salvation, the day-star clear
praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the and bright, desire of every nation; new life, new hope awakes for all who
promises of God. own his sway: freedom her bondage breaks, and night is turned to day.
REFRAIN:
Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God, my Savior; Standing, 2 In Christ all races meet, their ancient feuds forgetting, the whole round
standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. world complete, from sunrise to its setting: when Christ is throne as Lord,
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail. When the howling storms of all shall forsake their fear, to ploughshare beat the sword, to pruning-
doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on
hook the spear.
the promises of God. [Refrain]
3. StandingEphiphany
on the promises I nowacan
comes from greesee; Perfect,
work meaningp[resent
‘ cleasing in the
3 One Lord, in one great name unite us all who own you; cast out our
blood for me; standing in the liberty where christ makes free, standing on
the promises of God. Refrain pride and shame that hinder to enthrone you; the world has waited long,
st
4 Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord, Bound to him eternally by has travailed long in pain; to heal its ancient wrong, come, Prince of
love's strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, Standing on the Peace, and reign.
promises of God. [Refrain]
5 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to
the Spirit's call, Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the INTROIT HYMN
promises of God. [Refrain]
BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GOD
CHILDREN HYMN
Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love the
way you love, and do what you would do.
JESUS LOVE ME THIS I KNOW
Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is
Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. one with yours, to do and to endure.
REFRAIN:
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3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with you
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. the perfect life for all eternity.
2 Jesus loves me he who died heaven's gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. [Ref]
3 Jesus loves me, this I know, as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee, saying, "Let them come to me."
[Ref]
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GRADUAL HYMN COMMUNION HYMN
IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE, GOD ONLY WISE SWEET, SWEET SPIRITS
Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible, hid from
There's a sweet sweet spirit in this place And I know that it's the spirit of the
our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Lord There are sweet expressions on each face And I know that it's the presence
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
of the Lord
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor CHORUS
wasting, thou rulest in might, thy justice like mountains high
Sweet, Holy Spirit Sweet heavenly dove Stay right here with us Filling us with
soaring above thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and
your love And for these blessings We lift our hearts in praise Without a doubt
love.
we'll know That we have been revived When we shall leave this place
3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small. In all life thou 2. There are blessings you cannot receive; till you know Him in His fulness
livest, the true life of all. We blossom and flourish as leaves on the
+ believe; You’re the one to profit when you say, I am going to walk with
and
tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee.
Jesus all the way. CHORUS
4 Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light.. Thine angels 3. If you say, He saved you from your sin, Now you’re weak, you’re bound
adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render; O
help us to see ‘tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. and cannot enter in, you can make it right if you will yield, you’ll enjoy the
Holy Spirit that we feel. CHORUS
SERMON HYMN COMMONION HYMN
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD HOW GREAT THOU ART
1. The Lord is my shepherd, no want shall I know; I feed in green O Lord my God! When I am in awesome wonder; consider all the works thy
pastures, safe-folded I rest. He leadeth my soul where the still hand hath made. I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, thy power throughout
the universe displayed.
waters flows; restores me when wandering, redeems when REFRAIN
oppressed. Then
oooSsings my soul, my Savior God to thee, how great thou art, how great thou
2. Through the valley and shadow my death though I stray, since art! Then sings my soul, my savior God, to thee, How great thou art, how great
thou art.
thou are my guardian, no evil I fear; thy rod shall defend me, thy 2. When through the woods and forest glades, I wander; and hear the birds sing
staff be my star; no harm can befall, with my comforter near. sweetly in the trees, when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear
3. In the midst of affliction my table is spread, with blessings the brook, and feel the gentle breeze. REFRAIN
3. And when i think that God his son not sparing, sent him to die – I scarce ca n
unmeasured my cup runneth o’er, with perfume and oil thou take it in, that on the cross my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take
anointed my head, o what shall I ask of thy providence more? away my sin. REFRAIN
4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation; and take me home –
4. Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, still follow my what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration; and there
steps till I meet thee above; I seek by the path which my ancestors proclaim, my God, how great thou art! REFRAIN
trod, through the land of their sojourn, thy kingdom of love.
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COMMONION HYMN THE EPIPHANY SEASON

THE EPIPHANY OR MANIFESTATION OF CHRIST TO THE GENTILES IS
ART THOU WEARY, ART THOU LANDEN OBSERVED ON JANUARY 6. EPIPHANNY COMES FROM A GREEK WORD
MEANING “SHOWING FORTH” “APPEARANCE”, “MANIFESTATION” OF
GOD. THE EPIPHANY SEASON IS ONE OF THE OLDEST SEASONS IN
Art thou
C
weary, art thou laden, are thou THE CHRISTIAN CALENDER – ALONG WITH EASTER AND PENTECOST.
IT WAS FIRST CELEBRATED IN THE EASTERN CHURCH, AROUND THE
sore distress'd? "Come to me," says One, THIRD CENTURY, BUT IT EMPHASIZED JESUS’ BAPTISM. LATER IN
THE FOURTH CENTURY, IT BECAME ONE OF THE FESTIVALS IN THE
"and, coming, be at rest." INI
WESTERN CHURCH, WHICH AT FIRST CELEBRATED JESUS’ BAPTISM,
AND THEN CHANGED TO EMPHASIZE THE MANIFESTATION OF
2 Hath he marks to lead me to him, if he CHRIST TO THE MAGI.

be my Guide? "In his feet and hands are ANNOUNCEMENT

wound-prints, and his side." THE CLERGY, VESTRY AND MEMBERS OF THIS CHURCH WELCOME
ALL THOSE WHO HAVE COME TO JOIN US IN WORSHIP TODAY. IF
3 Is there diadem, as Monarch, that his THIS IS YOUR FIRST VISIT, PLEASE STAND AND INTRODUCE
YOURSELF. IF YOU WISH TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THIS CHURCH,
brow adorns? "Yes, a crown, in very surety, PLEASE SEE ANY OF THE USHERS WHO WILL LEAD YOU TO THE
CLERGY FOR PROPER RECOGNITION.
but of thorns." REMEMBER OUR SICK AND SHUT INS
4 If I still hold closely to him, what has he BRO. HENRY S. KORLE, SIS. MUNAH SNEH, BRO. PETER BISHOP, BRO.
FREDERICK WILLIAMS, SIS. ROSE BUDY, SIS. ESTHER DOE, SIS. SARAH
at last? "Sorrow vanquished, labor ended, SHANNON, BRO. DARGBEH WEAH, AND ALL THOSE WHO’S NAMES WE
DO NOT HAVE.
Jordan passed." LEC METER NO. 45700514495. FOR THOSE WHO WOULD
5 If I ask him to receive me, will he say me LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE CURRENT TO THE PARISH.

nay? "Not till earth and not till heaven pass UPCOMING EVENTS
away."
6 Finding, following, keeping, struggling, is WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2023 – ASH WEDNESDAY
he sure to bless? "Saints, apostles, SERVICE STARTS @ 5:00 PM
prophets, martyrs answer yes." FEBRUARY 24-26, 2023 ---- ECML CONVENTION
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BIRTH & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
ANNOUNCEMENT CONT’D
FEBYRUAR 19-25, 2023
NEWLY ELECTED VESTRY MEMBERS Birthdays Weddings
1. BRO. PRINCE A. BOLDEN ---------------SENIOR WARDEN Bro. G. Lionel Kortu 21
2. SIS. SNOYONOH M.S MILLER---------JUNIOR WARDEN Sis. Charlyne A. 22
3. SIS. DECONTEE N. SMITH ------------------------MEMBER
Freeman
4. BRO. GEORGE MBAYO ------------- -------- --------MEMBER
5. BRO. TIEHNOOMOH R. WILLIAMS --------------MEMBER Bro. Aaron S. Sherman 22
6. BRO. OLIVER SAAH HARRIS. ----------------------MEMBER Sis. Jarso R. Marchione 25
7. BRO. WILSON S. GARPEH, SR. ---------------------MEMBER
8. BRO. JEROME ZAZA ----------------------------------MEMBER NAMES OF THOSE WHO PAID THEIR DUES/TITHES ( FEB 12, 2023)
9. BRO. K. ABRAHAM DORLEH ---------------------- MEMBER NAMES DUES TITHES
LRD USD LRD USD
PARISH OFFICERS ELECT
Sis. Josephine Goweh 2,000.00
BRO. JOSEPH F. LEBBIE – PARISH SECRETARY D,N. Nyema Munde 500.00
BR0. ALEXANDER COOPER – FINANCIAL SECRETARTY
Bro. Leonard Mitchell 40.00
CONVENTION DELEGATES Sis. Leila Gbati 1,200.00
BRO. JAMES K.N. KOWDONKOR Bro. Harrison S. Weah 3,000.00
SIS. ELIZABETH S. HARMON Bro. Dio Himmie Elliott 20.00
BRO. FELIX WALKER – ALTERNATE Sis. Mammie M. Abutu 750.00
Bro. Henry T. Robertson, 300.00 10.00
MEDIA AND EVANGELISM COMMITTEE
Jr.
ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH TOTAL 7,000.00 20.00 750.00 50.00
BARDNERSVILLE ROAD, GARDNERSVILLE
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1. BRO. GEORGE B. BARDUE - CHAIRMAN FINALCIAL SUMMARY (SUNDAY FEB 12, 2023)
2. BRO. GEORGE H. MBAYO - CO-CHAIR DESCRIPTION LD USD
3. BRI, OLIVER S. TAYLOR - MEMBER PLEDGES/DUES 7,000.00 20.00
4. BRO. CLIMEX K. HEYAMA - MEMBER PLATE COLLECTION 8,380.00 12.00
5. BRO. DUWOR KULLIE - MEMBER TITHES 750.00 50.00
6. BRO. KAKU COOPER - MEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPOSIT 645.00
MASS COLLECTION 2,740.00
7. BRO. SAMUEL J. KPATOR - MEMBER
TOTAL 19,515.00 82.00