The Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Holy Eucharist
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Processional Hymn
Praise to the Lord the Almighty
Neander, Winkworth,
Gesangbuch
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,
the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near,
Join me in glad adoration.
Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things
so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires e’er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper
thy work and defend thee!
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee;
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do
If with His love He befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath,
come now with praises before Him!
Let the amen sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore Him.
Celebrant:
People:
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Collect for Purity (in unison)
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.
Song of Praise
Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
Author: Bernard Kyamanywa
Translator: Howard S. Olson
From Cantate Domino, 1974 by permission
of The Lutheran World Federation, Geneva
For three long days the grave did its worst
until its strength by God was dispersed.
He who gives life did death undergo,
and it its conquest his might did show.
(refrain)
The angel said to them, “Do not fear.
You look for Jesus, who is not here.
See for yourselves the tomb is all bare –
only the grave-clothes are lying there.”
(refrain)
“Go spread the news: he’s not in the grave;
he has arisen this world to save.
Jesus’ redeeming labors are done.
Even the battle with sin is won.”
(refrain)
Christ has arisen to set us free.
Alleluia, to him praises be!
Jesus is living! Let us all sing;
he reigns triumphant, heavenly king.
(refrain)
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Let us pray.
Collect
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.
First Reading (all be seated)
Acts 10:44-48
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The
circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy
Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in
tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, “Can anyone withhold the water for
baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” So he ordered
them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several
days.
Reader:
People:
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The Gradual (all remain seated)
Cantate Domino
Psalm 98
1
Sing to the Lord a new song, *
for he has done marvelous things.
2
With his right hand and his holy arm *
has he won for himself the victory.
3
The Lord has made known his victory; *
his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.
4
He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of
Israel, *
and all the ends of the earth have seen the
victory of our God.
5
Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *
lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
6
Sing to the Lord with the harp, *
with the harp and the voice of song.
7
With trumpets and the sound of the horn *
shout with joy before the King, the Lord.
8
Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *
the lands and those who dwell therein.
9
Let the rivers clap their hands, *
and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord,
when he comes to judge the earth.
10
In righteousness shall he judge the world *
and the peoples with equity.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen
Sequence (all stand)
Deacon:
People:
Holy Gospel
Celtic Alleluia
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
John 15:9-17
Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my
love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my
Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my
joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. This is my commandment, that
you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not
call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is
doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I
have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you
to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask
him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”
Deacon:
People:
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sequence
Celtic Alleluia
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Sermon (all be seated)
(silence)
Nicene Creed (all stand and recite in unison)
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father [and the Son],
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People (all kneel)
Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.
Almighty and ever-living God, in your holy Word you have taught us to offer prayers and
requests, and to give thanks for all whom you have made. We appeal to your mercy,
Gracious Lord, that you might hear our prayer.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Inspire your universal Church by your Spirit, granting that all who confess your holy
Name may agree in the truth of your holy Word and live in unity and godly love.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Give grace, heavenly Father, to all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, Archbishops Justin
and Foley; our Bishop Keith; and the clergy of Christ Church Anglican, that by their life
and teaching, they may proclaim your true and life-giving Word, and rightly administer
your holy Sacraments.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Help us to fulfill your great commission; making disciples of all nations; teaching them
to obey all that you have commanded.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
We ask you to rule the hearts of all who govern us, especially Barack, our president. May
they administer justice, govern wisely, and strive for the welfare and peace of the whole
world.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Grant your heavenly grace to all people, especially these gathered here, that with meek
and reverent hearts, we may hear and trust your holy Word, devoting our lives to your
righteous service.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We humbly ask you, gracious Lord, to comfort and strengthen all those who, in this
earthly life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.
Reader:
Please add your own petitions
Reader:
Lord, in your mercy.
People:
Hear our prayer.
We thank you, Lord, for all our many blessings.
Reader:
Reader:
People:
Please add your own thanksgivings
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
We bless your holy Name for all your servants who departed this life in your faith and
fear, praying you would grant us grace to follow their good examples, that with them we
might partake in your heavenly kingdom.
Reader:
People:
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
The Celebrant concludes with the following prayer:
Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and
Advocate. Amen.
Confession (in unison)
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought,
word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We
have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as
ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your
Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in
your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Absolution
Peace (all stand)
Celebrant:
People:
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
And with your spirit.
Announcements (all be seated)
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory
Come down, O Love divine
Presentation Hymn (all stand)
Hymnal 516
Old One Hundredth
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Sursum Corda
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
People:
Celebrant:
People:
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is just and right so to do.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you,
Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
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, which was offered for us, and has taken
away the sin of the world; who by his death has destroyed death, and by his rising to life
again has restored us to everlasting life.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the
company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.
Sanctus et Benedictus
Words: Traditional
Music: Justin Philip Brooks, Tiffany Brooks
The Prayer of Consecration (all kneel)
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in your tender mercy, you gave your only Son Jesus
Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He offered himself and made,
once for all time, a perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. He
instituted this remembrance of his passion and death, which he commanded us to
continue until he comes again. So now, Father, we ask you to bless and sanctify, with
your Word and Holy Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine that we may partake of his most
blessed Body and Blood.
On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had
given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body
which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.”
After supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them,
saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for
you, and for many, for the forgiveness of sins: Whenever you drink it, do this in
remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Lord and heavenly Father, with these holy gifts we celebrate the memorial instituted by
your beloved Son, remembering his passion and death, his resurrection and ascension,
and his promise to come again. Grant that by his merits and death, and through faith in
his Blood, we and your whole Church may receive forgiveness of our sins and all other
benefits of his passion, making us one body with him that he may dwell in us, and we in
him. And here we offer to you, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a living
sacrifice, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
By him and with him and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is
yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP p. 336
The Fraction
Celebrant:
People:
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Prayer of Humble Access (in unison)
We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our
own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mercies. We are not
worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are
the same Lord, who always delights in showing mercy. Grant us, therefore,
gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink
his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our
souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore
dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
Communion
All baptized Christians who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome to
receive Holy Communion in this church. All who do not wish to receive are still welcome
to come forward to the altar rail. You may cross your arms across your chest as an
indication you do not wish to receive, and a prayer of blessing will be offered for you
instead.
Gluten-free wafers are available. If you would like to receive a gluten-free wafer, simply
ask the priest when he comes to you at the communion rail.
Congregational Hymns
Behold The Lamb
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
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How Great is Our God
Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash
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How Great Thou Art
Stuart W. K. Hine
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Verse 1
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed.
Refrain
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Verse 2
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing
Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin
(Refrain)
Verse 3
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art.
Post Communion Prayer (in unison)
(Refrain)
Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the
most precious body and blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ: and for
assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the body
of your Son, and heirs of your eternal Kingdom. And now Father, lead us out
into the world to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you
as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy
Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.
The Blessing
May Almighty God, who has redeemed us and made us his children through the
resurrection of his Son our Lord, bestow upon you the riches of his blessing. Amen.
May God, who through the water of baptism has raised us from sin into newness of life,
make you holy and worthy to be united with Christ for ever. Amen.
May God, who has brought us out of bondage to sin into true and lasting freedom in the
Redeemer, bring you to your eternal inheritance. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you
and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Recessional Hymn
Blessed Assurance
Dismissal
Celebrant:
People:
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Fanny Jane Crosby,
Phoebe Palmer Knapp
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Today
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Celebrant:
The Reverend Chuck Collins
Preacher:
The Reverend Chris Schutte
Acolyte:
Altar Guild:
Chalice Bearer:
Coffee Hour:
Flower Guild:
Godly Play:
Healing Team:
Lay Reader:
Music Leader:
Tessa McDaniel
Candace Catalano
Matt Rucker
Wendy Pitha, Anne Ladner
Janis Schutte
Megan Comstock, Kathlene Quinton
Kay & Stan Drozdowski
Tim Hoiland
Matt Vlahovich
Nursery:
Lullaby Guild
Prayer Leader:
Nance Harris
Sound System:
Wade McDaniel
Ushers:
Diane McDaniel, Jordan Wessling
Wednesday Morning Service, 7:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, May 13, 2015
Readings: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 93, Luke 24:44-53
Feast of the Ascension
Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
May 13, 2015
The Book of Ephesians