Welcome to

Sunday Morning at St. John’s

We are gathered to celebrate God’s gifts and sent to respond to the needs of the world.

Choi Hyun-Joo, age 10, Jerusalem

In 1976, children from around the world were invited to paint the city of Jerusalem to celebrate the unification of the
many faiths in the city. Each child drew the city as she imagined it. Each Jerusalem was his own. Here a young South
Korean girl draws a new Jerusalem where the world’s children dance together and doves of peace watch over the city.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 1, 2016
8:00  9:15  11:00
 Welcome to Our Worship
We hope you will find your time with us
meaningful and joyful. We believe God continues
to speak to us through the Hebrew and Christian
scriptures, and whenever we join together in
prayer, song, and communion. The words and
music of the service are found in this booklet and
in the blue Hymnal. While there are different
customs of standing and kneeling in Episcopal
worship, you are invited to sit at any time,
according to your needs and comfort. You are
welcome to follow the symbols indicating
gestures used in worship: † cross oneself
B bow \⁄ raise your arms.
This bulletin incorporates three services. The
8:00 and 11:00 services follow the shaded text in
the right hand column. The 9:15 follows the text
on the left hand column with music indicated by
service time. All other text is shared.
Our Words
The words of the service are from The Book of
Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship and The
Book of Occasional Worship.
Our Intentions
Our Music The Altar Flowers are given by
The music is from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every the Parish to the Glory of God.
Voice and Sing, Wonder, Love and Praise and
The Sanctuary Lamp is given by
Enriching Our Music.
Carol Conway in thanksgiving for the
Our Prayers birthday of her grandson Jake Goffinet.
If you would like to be included in the Prayers of
the People, or want to add someone, please fill Today’s Readings
out the blue card in the pews. You must have the Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67
permission of the person to include them in the Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, John 5:1-9
prayers. You can also call or e-mail the office.
People remain on the list for about a month. As a courtesy to all, please set
your electronic devices to silent.
If you would like to contribute to the flower,
votive, or sanctuary candle fund, please use
the yellow envelopes in your pew or email Lisa
at parishoffice@stjohnschicago.com.
The Word of God
(9:15/11:00) Prelude
Adagio in G
by John Bennett

(11:00) Opening Hymn

The Hymnal #204
Now the Green Blade Riseth
Please stand and join in singing from the blue hymnal in the pew racks.

OPENING ACCLAMATION
Please stand at the ringing of the bell.
Presider Alleluia! Christ is risen. †
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Almighty God, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon
us your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised us to the new life of grace.
Sustain us, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give us inquiring and discerning hearts, the
courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and
wonder in all your works, though Christ our Lord. Amen.
(8:00) Song of Praise Gloria in Excelsis
In remembrance of our baptism, the presider sprinkles the people with holy water.
Glory be to God on high,
and on earth peace, good will towards men.
We praise thee, we bless thee,
we worship thee, we glorify thee,
we give thanks to thee for thy great glory,
O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ;
O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father,
have mercy upon us.
For thou only art holy;
thou only art the Lord;
thou only, O Christ,
with the Holy Ghost,
art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

(9:15) Song of Praise

The Hymnal #537
Christ for the World We Sing
Please stand and join in singing from the blue hymnal in the pew racks.
In remembrance of our baptism, the presider sprinkles the people with holy water.
(11:00) Song of Praise The Hymnal #S-278 Gloria
In remembrance of our baptism, the presider sprinkles the people with holy water.
Title: Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis; Music: William Mathias (1934-1992); OneLicense.net License #A-709746
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
O God, you have prepared for those who
love you such good things as surpass our
understanding: Pour into our hearts such
love towards you, that we, loving you in all
things and above all things, may obtain your
promises, which exceed all that we can
desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
O God, who hast prepared for those
who love thee such good things as pass
man’s understanding: Pour into our
hearts such love towards thee, that we,
loving thee in all things and above all
things, may obtain thy promises, which
exceed all that we can desire; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
FIRST READING Please be seated. Acts 16:9-15
During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with
him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” When he had seen the
vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that
God had called us to proclaim the good news to them.
We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day
to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of
Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. On the
sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a
place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered
there. A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she
was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her
heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. When she and her household
were baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the
Lord, come and stay at my home.” And she prevailed upon us.

The Word of Salvation. The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 67 Deus misereatur

Read in unison.
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.
The 9:15 service skips to the Gospel Acclamation.

(8:00/11:00) SECOND READING Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5

In the spirit the angel carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me
the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.
I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the
Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God
is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the
kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will never be shut by
day—and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the
honor of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices
abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of
life.
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing
from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the
city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit,
producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the
nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God
and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his
face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night;
they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they
will reign forever and ever.

The Word of Salvation. The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God.
(8:00) Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia! Alleluia! Now Christ is raised up from death, he will never die again.
All who follow his way shall have life in him. Alleluia! Alleluia!

(9:15/11:00) Gospel Acclamation Enriching Our Music #121 Alleluia

Please sing in parts. Repeat as needed.

Title: Alleluia Canon: Gospel Acclamation; Music: Adapt. From Exsultate, Jubliate by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791);
OneLicense.net License #A-709746
THE HOLY GOSPEL John 5:1-9
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John. † according to John. †
B Glory to you, Lord Christ. B Glory be to thee, O Lord.

After Jesus healed the son of the official in Capernaum, there was a festival of the
Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha,
which has five porticoes. In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed.
One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him
lying there and knew that he had been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you
want to be made well?” The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me
into the pool when the water is stirred up; and while I am making my way,
someone else steps down ahead of me.” Jesus said to him, “Stand up, take your mat
and walk.” At once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to
walk. Now that day was a sabbath.

The Gospel of the Lord. The Gospel of the Lord.

B Praise to you, Lord Christ. B Praise be to thee, O Christ.

The Gospel Acclamation is repeated.

SERMON
Please be seated.
Silence follows the sermon.
(8:00/9:15) THE APOSTLES’ CREED
During the Easter Season we will recite the Apostles’ Creed instead of the Nicene Creed.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins
the † resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
(8:00/9:15) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

In the silences following each petition, all are invited to offer prayer silently or aloud.
Leader: Alleluia! What was dead shall live; what was dark shall shine; what was
forgotten shall be remembered, for the Lord is risen and walks among us. Let
us confidently bring before God the needs of all our world, asking God for
renewal, saying: Christ is risen, Christ is risen indeed.

In this Easter season which brings joy to all Christians, may we commit ourselves to the
growth of the church. We pray especially for

Nadia Stefko (called as Associate Rector of Christ Church, Winnetka), Bryan Cones (last
Sunday at St. Augustine, Wilmette, beginning PhD program). Are there others?

May all those who seek God find a spiritual home. For Christ is risen:
Christ has risen indeed.

God of life, strengthen our faith and renew our hope. We pray for the people of the
world especially

Syria (air strikes on civilians and aid workers), Bangladesh (murder of gay rights
activists), Iraq (terror attack), Philippines (hostage taking). Are there others?

On this day give us hope. For Christ is risen:

Christ has risen indeed.

For all who have need of the gift of Easter; for all who journey from illness to health,
from despair to hope, from grief to consolation, from loneliness to love, especially

Sylvia Kolb (family of Bettina Daszczuk, job search), Chloe Arlan (move to nursing
home), Catleya (friend of Dolly York), Christine (friend of Heidi Ellison Childress),
Wendy (friend of Heidi Ellison Childress), Jonathon Herrera, 19 (charged with murder
at coin shop), Bobbi Schultz (friend of Andria Anderson, heart attack), Joseph Marsden
(family of Iris Ripka, stomach cancer), Donna McConville (family of Caroline Kane,
cancer), Adrian Heaney (partner of Caroline Kane, cancer), Clare Simmonds (friend of
Mark Roberts, healing), Ellen Tan (friend of Dolly York, hyper thyroid surgery), Stacy
and Caleb Roth (friends of Cheryl Kreiman and Joe Lill, ICU), Jessica and Caitlin (family
of Cheryl Kreiman and Joe Lill), Joyce Barrett (family of Sue Dwyer, emergency
surgery), Bob McCormick (husband of Angela McCormick, hospice care), Jeanne
Tortuga (friend of Andria Anderson, metastasized cancer), Elizabeth Plotner (family of
Chris Plotner, cancer) Brenda Worst (family of Chris Plotner, cancer), Lamora (friend of
 Susan Turner, chemo treatment), Mike Dillbeck (friend of Sue Boeman, melanoma),
Mark Mergener (friend of Marvin Childress, cancer), Kathleen Blake (mother of Ruth
Edwards, cancer), Kevin Flaherty (friend of Leslie Murray, cancer). Are there others?

For all our brothers and sisters, that death may have no more power over us.
For Christ is risen:
Christ has risen indeed.

Confident in the promise of new life in Christ we remember those who have died,
especially

Nan Meyer (friend of Tom Rae), Debra McLendon (family of Marj Monaghan), Leah
(friend of Heidi Ellison Childress), Mason Cormie (friend of Mio Nakamura), Luke
Kreiman (family of Cheryl Kreiman and Joe Lill), Patricia James (friend of Cheryl
Kreiman and Joe Lill), Petro Rymar (owner of Bart’s Coins), Angel J. Ortiz, Jr. (bouncer
at Brudder’s Bar), Ernest Josa (father of Cheryl Jarvis, in memorium). Are there others?
And for the 10 homicide victims in Chicago during the last week, Kenneth Allen, 53,
Tiara M. Parks, 23, Gino Carrasco, 22, Darrell Wilson, 24, Devin Hamb, 27, Justin T.
Bowman, 25, Dayharea Wilson, 16, Davon Barrett, 38, Glenn Wheeler, 24, Pierre
Johnson, 27.

For all who suffer and all who mourn, that the Lord God will wipe away all tears,
especially for the families of victims and
Marj Monaghan and family, Mio and Paul. Are there others?

For Christ is risen:

Christ has risen indeed.
In gratitude and great joy we praise you for the gift of Christ’s resurrection. We give
thanks for

Wren (newborn daughter of Leanne and Brad Gehrig), Ike Ekezie and Lola Odusanya
(recently married), Zac Lowing (new home, Community of the Holy Trinity), Megan
Brown and Vanessa Palafox (recently married), Susan Turner, Kara Wagner Sherer,
Chris Salus (birthday), Max Lewis (baptismal anniversary), John and Elizabeth
Smolinski, Tim and Kathy Broderick (wedding anniversary). Are there other
thanksgivings?

May we be God’s sign of life in our world. For Christ is risen:

Christ has risen indeed.
Presider God of terror and joy, you arise to shake the earth. Open our graves and give
us back the past; so that all that has been buried may be freed and forgiven,
and our lives may return to you through the risen Christ. Amen.

CONFESSION OF SIN
During the Easter season there is no confession.

(11:00) THE BLESSING OF A MARRIAGE

Presider Lola and Ike, you have come here today to seek the blessing of God and of
his Church upon your marriage. I require, therefore, that you promise, with
the help of God, to fulfill the obligations which Christian Marriage demands.

Ike, you have taken Lola to be your wife. Do you promise to love her,
comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all
others, to be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?

Ike I do.

Presider Lola, you have taken Ike to be your husband. Do you promise to love him,
comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking
all others, to be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?

Lola I do.

Presider Will you who have witnessed these promises do all in your power to uphold
these two persons in their marriage?

People We will.

Presider Let us pray.

Eternal God, creator and preserver of all life, author of salvation, and giver
of all grace: Look with favor upon the world you have made, and for which
your Son gave his life, and especially upon this man and this woman whom
you make one flesh in Holy Matrimony.

People Amen.
Leader Give them wisdom and devotion in the ordering of their common life, that
each may be to the other a strength in need, a counselor in perplexity, a
comfort in sorrow, and a companion in joy.

Amen.

Grant that their wills may be so knit together in your will, and their spirits
in your Spirit, that they may grow in love and peace with you and one
another all the days of their life.

Amen.

Give them grace, when they hurt each other, to recognize and acknowledge
their fault, and to seek each other’s forgiveness and yours.

Amen.

Make their life together a sign of Christ’s love to this sinful and broken
world, that unity may overcome estrangement, forgiveness heal guilt, and
joy conquer despair.

Amen.

Give them such fulfillment of their mutual affection that they may reach out
in love and concern for others.

Amen.

Grant that all married persons who have witnessed these vows may find
their lives strengthened and their loyalties confirmed.

Amen.

Presider Grant that the bonds of our common humanity, by which all your children
are united one to another, and the living to the dead, may be so transformed
by your grace, that your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven; where,
O Father, with your Son, and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign in perfect
unity, now and for ever.

Amen.
THE BLESSING OF THE MARRIAGE
The people remain standing. The husband and wife kneel.

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the
spiritual unity between Christ and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these
your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and
patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and
peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The husband and wife still kneeling, the presider adds this blessing

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you; the
Lord mercifully with his favor look upon you, and fill you with all spiritual benediction
and grace; that you may faithfully live together in this life, and in the age to come have
life everlasting. Amen.

THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be always with you. The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you. And also with thee.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please be seated.
The Great Thanksgiving
OFFERTORY
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to
God.
The offering is collected for the ministry and mission of St. John’s. On this first Sunday of the
month, all cash and checks so designated will go to the Benevolence Fund, which is used at the
discretion of the Rector for parishioners in need and other charitable causes in our city.

(9:15) Offertory Hymn

The Hymnal # 204
Now the Green Blade Riseth
Please stand and join in singing from the blue hymnal in the pew racks.

(11:00) Offertory Anthem

At The River
adapted by Aaron Copland
Shall we gather by the river,
Where bright angel’s feet have trod,
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God.
Yes, we’ll gather by the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river,
Gather with the saints by the river
That flows by the throne of God.
Soon we’ll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease,
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.

THE PRESENTATION
Please stand. After the offering is collected and brought forward the gifts are offered up.
All things come of thee O Lord,
And of thine own have we given thee.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Please stand.
The Lord be with you. The Lord be with you.
\⁄ And also with you. \⁄ And with thy spirit.
Lift up your hearts. Lift up your hearts.
\⁄ We lift them to the Lord. \⁄ We lift them up unto the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
B It is right to give our thanks and praise. B It is meet and right so to do.

It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and
fountain of mercy. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection
of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed
for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death,
and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every
generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing:

Sanctus The Hymnal #S-127

Holy, holy, holy Lord B Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God of hosts:
Heaven and earth
are full of thy glory.
Glory be to thee, O
Lord Most High.

Blessed is he that
cometh in the name
of the Lord.
Hosanna in the
highest.

Music: Calvin Hampton (1938-1984) Copyright: Copyright © Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship.

Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in
your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love.

You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show
forth your bountiful grace.

But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see
your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one
another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the
way of salvation for all people.

Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us
from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your
promise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made
mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed
your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening
the way of freedom and life.

On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had
given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is
my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” B
As supper was ending, Jesus 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 poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me.” B

Memorial Acclamation
The Hymnal #S-133 Christ has died Therefore we
proclaim the
mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come
again.
Title: The Holy Eucharist II, Memorial Acclamation: Prayer A; Music: Ambrosian chant; adapt.
Mason Martens (1933-1991); OneLicense.net License #A-709746
Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation
this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of
our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy
Spirit and † live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of
your daughters and sons, that with Saint Philip and Saint James (Apostles), Monnica
(Mother of Augustine of Hippo), Harriet Starr Cannon (Religious), Mary the Godbearer,
John our Patron and all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your
Name for ever.
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be
honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever.

Amen The Hymnal #S-143

AMEN.

Title: The Holy Eucharist, Amen; Music: From Missa de Angelis; Plainsong, Mode 6; adapt.
Mason Martens (1933-1991); OneLicense.net License #A-709746

THE LORD’S PRAYER

You are welcome to pray in whatever language or version you prefer.
As our Savior Christ has taught us, And now, as our Savior Christ has
we now pray, taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father in heaven, Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be your Name, hallowed be thy Name,
your kingdom come, thy kingdom come,
your will be done, thy will be done,
on earth as in heaven. on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those as we forgive those who
who sin against us. trespass against us.
Save us from the time of trial, And lead us not into temptation,
and deliver us from evil. but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, and the power, For thine is the kingdom, and
and the glory are yours the power, and the glory, for ever
now and forever. Amen. and ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Silence is kept.
Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Fraction Anthem
The Hymnal #s-167 The disciples knew Agnus Dei
O Lamb of God, that
takest away the sins
of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that
takest away the sins
of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that
takest away the sins
of the world,
grant us thy peace.

Title: The Holy Eucharist, Fraction Anthem: The disciples knew the Lord Jesus; Music: Mode 6
melody; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); OneLicense.net License #A-709746

HOLY COMMUNION
The Gifts of God for the People of God.

We welcome everyone to receive Holy Communion. Please come forward

down the center aisle to receive bread and wine and return by the side aisles.
Please take the bread and help guide the chalice or dip the bread into the cup.
Grape juice is in the gold-colored chalice.
If you desire a gluten free wafer for communion, please let the server know.
If you wish to receive a blessing rather than communion,
please cross your arms over your chest.
(9:15) Communion Hymn Wonder, Love, and Praise #749 The tree of life

Words: Anonymous, from a collection of Joshua Smith, New Hampshire, 1784; Music: Apple Tree, Daniel Pinkham
(b. 1923); OneLicense.net License #A-709746

(11:00) Communion Hymn

The Hymnal #513
Like the Murmur
Please join in singing from the blue hymnal in the pew racks.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Please stand.
Let us pray.
God of abundance, Almighty and everliving God, we most
you have fed us heartily thank thee for that thou dost
with the bread of life and cup of salvation; feed us, in these holy mysteries, with
you have united us the spiritual food of the most precious
with Christ and one another; body and Blood of thy Son our Savior
and you have made us one Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby
with all your people in heaven and on earth. of thy favor and goodness towards us;
Now send us forth and that we are very members
in the power of your Spirit, incorporate in the mystical body of thy
that we may proclaim Son, the blessed company of all faithful
your redeeming love to the world people; and are also heirs, through
and continue for ever hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And
in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly
Father, so to assist us with thy grace,
that we may continue in that holy
fellowship, and do all such good works
as thou hast prepared for us to walk in;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, to
whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost,
be all honor and glory, world without
end. Amen.

EASTER BLESSING
May Almighty God, who has redeemed us and made us beloved children through the
resurrection of Jesus Christ, bestow upon you the riches of God’s blessing. Holy eternal
Majesty, † Holy incarnate Word, Holy abiding Spirit, Bless you for evermore. Amen.
(9:15/11:00) Recessional Hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing #120 Sweet, sweet Spirit

Words: Doris Akers (b. 1922); Music: Doris Akers; OneLicense.net License #A-709746
DISMISSAL The Hymnal #S-175
Let us go forth into
the world, rejoicing
in the power of the
Spirit, Alleluia,
Alleluia.
Thanks be to God,
Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Holy Eucharist, Dismissals in Easter Season; OneLicense.net License #A-709746

Postlude
Allegro in G
by John Bennett

Thank You for Worshiping with Us!

Please return this bulletin to an usher or the bulletin basket
at the back of church so it can be used for the next service.
Please take the announcement sheet home.

We invite you to join us in the Parish Hall for Coffee Hour.

We proudly serve Equal Exchange organic coffee and teas.
 Thank you to all who contributed
to the Easter Flowers and Music
Susan Lefkow
Cheryl Jarvis .......................................
Meg and Alex Kalish ..........................
Joe Graham .........................................
Drew Williams ...................................
Barbara Cohn......................................
Charles Marino ..................................
Dolly York .........................................
Christina Calvit ..................................
Tom Irvine ..........................................
Ruth Edwards .....................................
Pat Dwyer ...........................................
Carol Conway .....................................
in memory of Cindy Kocol
in thanksgiving for the life of Louise DeVita
in memory of Joe and Elaine Graham
in memory of Myrna Gurhrie
in memory of Marie and Robert Gallagher
in memory of David, Mary Jo, Gay and Gage Marino –
our guardian angels
in memory of my grandparents, Astor and Juliana,
Florencio and Maxima, and in thanksgiving for the
100th birthday of Yaho Fuji
in memory of Thomas Calvit
in memory of James Irvine
in memory of Margaret Edwards
in memory of Mary Jo Dwyer
in thanksgiving for the Nelson and Conway families

Thank you to the Altar Guild

Christina Calvit, Cheryl Kreiman, Directors
Dee Barrett, Oriana Bradley, Kathy Broderick, Bill Cikanek, Hugh Colburn, Barbara Cohn,
Connie Frontzak-Ziegler, Maureen Frontzak-Ziegler, Krystyna Gallagher, Cheryl Jarvis,
Sharron Harmening, Angela McCormick, Debbie Maher, Lourdes Roberts, Samantha Salus,
Deborah Stewart, Elizabeth Smolinski, Dolly York

Thank you to the Choir

Dee Murphy, Director, Mio Nakamura, Organist
Andria Anderson, Geneva Gage, Rich Gage, Karen Hoyer, Cheryl Jarvis,
Kate Kamphausen, Adam Malson, Ned Martin, Jason Martin, Duncan Moore,
Dana Renninger, Elizabeth Smolinski, John Smolinski, Carlisle Wagner Sherer.
Today’s Ministers of the Liturgy
Minister of Ceremonies Hugh Colburn
Presider/Preacher The Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer
Deacon The Rev. Patt Moser
Organist Mio Nakamura
Choir Director Dee Murphy
Choir Andria Anderson, Geneva Gage, Rich Gage, Karen Hoyer, Cheryl Jarvis,
Kate Kamphausen, Adam Malson, Ned Martin, Jason Martin,
Duncan Moore, Dana Renninger, Elizabeth Smolinski, John Smolinski,
Carlisle Wagner Sherer
Altar Guild Angela McCormick, Hugh Colburn, Christina Calvit, Barbara Cohn,
Kara Wagner Sherer
Flowers Lourdes Roberts
Bread Baker Maureen Frontzak-Ziegler
Nursery Caregiver Alejandra Sánchez
Sunday School Teachers Lisa Mayberry, Jenny Palsgrove
Bulletin Art Choi Hyun-Joo, Jerusalem, 1976, in Children of the World Paint Jerusalem
(New York: Bantam Book, published by arrangement with Keter Publishing
House Jerusalem Ltd. 1978). © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Found in
Imaging the Word, Volume 1, United Church Press, Cleveland, Ohio
Counters Bettina Daszczuk, Juanita Raman
8:00 9:15 11:00
Ushers Deborah Stewart Maureen Frontzak-Ziegler Tom Camell
Connie Frontzak-Ziegler Tom Rae
Server/Crucifer Gregg Gallagher Martha Sulzen Charis Davidson
Acolytes Pascal Bradley
Brennan Sulzen
1st Reading Marvin Childress Joe Lill Kate Kamphausen
Psalm Tom Irvine
nd
2 Reading Christina Calvit Brian Urbaszewski
Intercessor Marj Monaghan Cheryl Kreiman Juanita Raman
Communion Ministers Sue Boeman Lynn Masuoka
Vestry Greeter Pat Dwyer Kathy Broderick Tom Camell
Coffee Hour Hugh Colburn Laura Ell Cheryl Jarvis
Dorothy Barrett Marlon Jacobs
Shelly Wright
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