ORDER OF WORSHIP. April 26, 2015 The Fourth Sunday of Easter

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1 ORDER OF WORSHIP April 26, 2015 The Fourth Sunday of Easter "Welcome to the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Thank you for worshiping with us. Whether you are a first-time visitor, a faithful parishioner or a returning friend, please know that you always have a place at God's table. As you enter today, may the gathering of this community strengthen you to take God's compassion and peace to a world in need of both." The Church of St. John the Evangelist 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5A4

2 HOLY COMMUNION AT EIGHT O CLOCK Book of Common Prayer, Page 67 Introit Psalm 66:1-6 p. 408 Propers for the Third Sunday after Easter p. 193 Celebrant The Reverend Canon Christopher Pratt EUCHARIST AT TEN O CLOCK Book of Alternative Services, Page 185 THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Celebrant The Reverend Canon Christopher Pratt During the Prelude we quietly prepare our hearts and minds for worship and refrain from unnecessary conversation Organ Prelude Processional Hymn Christ is Made the Sure Foundation Easter Greeting: Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! May His grace and peace be with you. May He fill our hearts with joy. Collect for Purity... p. 185 Thanksgiving over the Baptismal Water... p. 156 Children s Focus Children s Recessional... Glory to God Collect for the Day... p. 339 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD When Peter and John have visited the Temple to pray, Peter has cured a crippled man who has praised God and entered the Temple with them. Peter and John have preached the good news to the crowd but the religious authorities have arrested them. First Reading Acts 4: Linda Jarrett Psalm p. 731 Psalm Prayer: Glory to you, Jesus Christ, our good shepherd. In the waters of baptism you give us new birth, at your table you nourish us with heavenly food, and in your goodness and mercy, you guide us beyond the terrors of evil and death to your Father s home to dwell in eternal light. Glory to you for ever. Amen. The author has exhorted his fellow members of the Christian community to love each other. This love is to be grounded in the love of Jesus for his disciples. Second Reading 1 John 3: Matt Kieswetter Gradual Hymn 514 v Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring Jesus continues to speak of himself as the good shepherd, an image familiar to his audience. True followers, he has said, recognize the

3 good shepherd. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved... and will find pasture... I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Gospel Reading John 10:11-18 Gradual Hymn 514 v Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring Sermon... Bishop Tom Corston Apostles Creed... p. 189 The Prayers of the People... Lynda Smith Intercessor: Let us pray. Response: Have mercy, O God. Confession, Absolution and Exchange of the Peace... p.191 THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Sentence: I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my own and my own know me. John 10:14 Offertory Hymn The King of Love My Shepherd Is Prayer over the Gifts... p. 339 Eucharistic Prayer 5... p. 204 Sanctus/Benedictus... Hymnbook 735 Lord s Prayer... p. 211 Breaking of the Bread 8... p. 213 Agnus Dei... Hymnbook 747 A Chalice has been prepared for those who wish to share in the Sacrament of the Holy Communion by means of intinction. It is located beside the font. After sharing the sacrament of Holy Communion those who have personal petitions or who wish to offer intercession for others are invited to the meditation area for The Ministry of the Laying on of Hands with Prayers for Healing. Communion Hymn Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless Anthem: Love bade me welcome... R. Vaughan Williams Baritone: Kevin Bradshaw Post Communion Prayer... p. 340 Parish Notices Recessional Hymn Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us Postlude The Postlude is the concluding offering of worship; Those who wish to leave during the Postlude are asked to do so quietly.

4 Rector The Reverend Canon Christopher Pratt Assistant Clergy The Venerable Ken Cardwell The Reverend Paul Kett The Reverend Canon Sonjie Pearson The Reverend George Strack Theological Student in Residence Matt Kieswetter Churchwardens Al Coughlin Charles Stuart Dawn Carr Director of Music Marlin C. Nagtegaal, B.Mus., M. Mus., U.M. Choral Scholar Rebecca McKay Parish Nurse Elsie Millerd, RN, BN, DipCS, MTS Chalice Bearers for April Ken Hull, Rick Van Buskirk, Jean Wright EVENTS FOR THE WEEK April 27 May 3 Tuesday April 28 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group St Aidan s Chapel Wednesday April 29 7:30 a.m. Early Morning Communion followed by Breakfast 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting Fireside Room 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Group Thursday April 30 12:15 p.m. Organ Recital Ian Sadler 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Sunday May 3 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, ACW Thankoffering Cover attribution: JESUS MAFA. The good shepherd, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. [retrieved February 17, 2015].

5 Why were the saints saints? Because they were cheerful when it was difficult to be cheerful, patient when it was difficult to be patient; and because they pushed on when they wanted to stand still, and kept silent when they wanted to talk, and were agreeable when they wanted to be disagreeable. That was all. It was quite simple and always will be. Quote: Unknown source

6 The Prayers of the People April 26, 2015 IN THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for the Diocese of New Jersey (Province II, The Episcopal Church) The Right Reverend William Stokes, Bishop, and for the clergy and people and their mutual mission and ministry. PRAY for Robert and Terry, our Bishops; for Colin, Archbishop of Ontario; Fred, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada; Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Susan, National Bishop, and Michael, Bishop of the Eastern Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. This week we pray for our own Diocese, for Bishops Robert Bennett and Terry Dance and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Huron. In the ELCIC we pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the Interlake Conference of the Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod. PRAY for Christopher, our Rector; for Matt and John Paul, our theological students; for the assisting clergy, and lay leaders of our Parish. IN THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for parishes, people and clergy in Saugeens Deanery, especially The Circle of Faith Parish, including Church of the Messiah, Kincardine; St. Luke s, Pine River; St. Matthew s, Kingarf; and St. Thomas, Walkerton. FOR MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KITCHENER We pray for one another, that we may bear witness of our faith in our daily occupations and responsibilities. This week we pray for Michael Tremblay, Michael Tustain, Bruce Underwood, Jennifer & Bruce Uttley and their families. PERSONAL PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS WE PRAY this week for Joan; Jeannie; Carol; Marlin; Linda & John; Miriam; Gordon; Dorothy; Sylvia; Lindsay; Susan; John; Randolph; Margot; Pat; Sandi; Linda; Larry; Bob & family; Karen & family; Donna and family; Laura; Harry; Bette; Tom; Sante; Erika; Mary. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, AND THOSE FOR WHOM FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TODAY The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Eleanore F. Bean and Walter Alexander Bean, a gift of the family. The flowers on St. Aidan s Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of John Boulden, a gift from Dede, Jane and Eric. SPECIAL INTENTIONS For Christians who are persecuted for their faith, especially those in Israel/Palestine, and other areas in the Middle East.

7 For the troubled and war-torn places in our world, including, Syria and other parts of the Middle East, Central African Republic, Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, especially Gaza. For university and college students as they come to the completion of their year, and especially for those who will graduate. Parish Notices April 26, 2015 Special Vestry Meeting will follow this morning s 10 am service. This meeting will take place in response to the direction of the Annual Parish Vestry Meeting decision to have a report from Parish Council regarding the renewal of the Parish Hall and a multi-year renewal of the church property to enhance the ministry and outreach of the Parish, guided by the Marks of Mission and our Mission statement. A light luncheon will be made available. Please join us for this important discussion and time of decision making. The Rector will be away at the Clergy Conference in Niagara Falls from Sunday April 26 in the evening, until Tuesday April 28. If you have a pastoral care need during this time, please contact the church at ext.22. Canon Pratt will monitor the messages. Blood Pressure Screening: The parish nurse is available after the 8 am and 10 am services today to do blood pressure screening and to make appointments for consultations on health concerns. Confirmation Sunday Today, April 26 at 4pm at St.George s of Forest Hill. John Paul Markides will be received into the Anglican Church at this time. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Coffee Hour This is an appeal to you all to consider whether you might be able to help with this part of St. John's Hospitality Ministry. We all enjoy our Sunday morning coffee hour, however we are in desperate need of HELP! The number of teams offering this service has diminished over the past year and we are down to 8 groups. A group consists of 2-3 people who will set up the coffee for the a.m. service. We will provide 'training ' and instructions for each of you. All the supplies for Coffee Hour are contributed by the A.C.W. If you feel this is a way you could help please contact Maureen Lichti at or Enid Emery at We have also placed a sign-up sheet on the Narthex table. Thank you.

8 Last Sunday's Spaghettini Luncheon The spaghettini luncheon following last Sunday's 10:00 am service proved an appetizing event for the many who partook of pasta, sauce, salad, and wine. Al and Charles would like to thank their reliable Pasta Posse of Pamela and Susan as well as the many others who donated time and resources. And to those who stayed behind to clean up, we extend many thanks. Mille grazie a tutti! For those who wish to savour Uncle Leo's meat sauce once again, 500 ml containers of frozen sauce are available from the kitchen for the low price of $2 each. Please see Al or Charles following today's service. St. John s Renew-All Bible Readings for the week We encourage you to take the list of daily Bible readings home, and use it as a guide to help you in your daily devotional practice. Sunday April 26, Matthew 7:15-29 Monday April 27, Psalm 44 Tuesday April 28, Luke 6:12-26 Wednesday April 29 Colossians 1:24-2:7 Thursday, April 30, Luke 6:39-49 Friday, May 1, Isaiah 30:18-21 Saturday, May 2, Psalm 71:1 *Go to to find reflections submitted by members of our congregation. Tolle Lege Take Up and Read Visit the new church library in the upper parish hall. Consider... Eat this Book by Eugene Peterson. Are you looking for some help and encouragement with your Bible reading? Rather than rush through the Bible, Peterson calls us to absorb, imbibe, feed on, and digest Scripture. Sunday, May 3 is ACW Sunday! As part of the focus on the work of the ACW, we ask that you consider contributing to the ACW Thankoffering that day. Our annual Thankoffering is forwarded to the ACW Treasurer at Huron Church House. In support of Bishop Corston's visit, this year we are requesting that these funds be used to support the ministry in the Dioceses of the North. Please check your mailbox today for your ACW Thankoffering envelope. Additional envelopes will also be available next week. Easter Season Noon Hour Recital Series Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 at St. John s; April 30 Ian Sadler; May 7th Martin Jongsma; May 14th Marlin Nagtegaal

9 Graduation Recital: Rebecca McKay in recital with James van der Heide - piano and Marlin Nagtegaal organ. Saturday May 16, 2 pm Church of St. John the Evangelist, Selections by Whitacre, Bach, Schumann, Enns, Keijzer and more. Freewill offering to support the Music and Scholar Programmes at St. John's. East Coast meets West Coast for our Annual Blue Jays trip! Come join us on the 23rd of May to see big bats of our Blue Jays take on the Seattle Mariners! The tickets are $50, and that includes the bus to and from the game. Please contact Brian Smith at brian.teacher@gmail.com, or at soon, as we have limited seating available! Home Caregiver Support Program: Saturdays, May 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th & 23 rd 12:30 to 3 pm at Langs Community Health Center, 1145 Concession Road, Cambridge. This program is for the nonprofessional caregiver, as who provides care for a loved one on the end of life's journey. Sessions cover physical, emotional and psychological, social and information and spiritual needs in that order. You may register for one or all sessions. No cost. For more information, see the poster on the Health News bulletin board or speak with our parish nurse, Elsie Millerd. Renaissance Singers present Nature s Voice, Saturday May 2 at 8pm at St. John s featuring Dvorak Songs of Nature, Rajaton Butterfly, and others. Tickets available online at or call or at the door Adults $20, Senior $15, Student $10, Children $5 Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering & Reflection: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Louis Church Gym, 53 Allen St. Waterloo. Wheel Chair Accessible (Enter the gym from the parking lot on Willow Street). Registration: 12:30pm (doors open at noon). Program: 1-3:30pm. The gathering is planned as a contemplative pause, bringing people together from various denominations to pray, learn and socialize while sharing in this powerful and compassionate ministry. Bring your prayer shawls, patterns and resources to share. There will be a free-will offering. Please register by Tuesday, April 28, 2015 by contacting Linda Guacci or prayershawlgathering2015@gmail.com

10 Pancake Day to Support Local Scouts The 24th Kitchener Scout Troop will be holding their 46th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, May 2, between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. The 24th were out in force at St John s Remembrance Day service last November and number among them our very own altar server William Stuart. Support Scouts by purchasing a ticket for a delicious meal of hot pancakes with real maple syrup, sausages, and the beverage of your choice. Tickets are $7 adult, $6 child (12 and under), and may be purchased from William Stuart in the Upper Parish Hall following today s service. Tickets will also be available at the door. The location of Scout Pancake Day is St James -Rosemount United Church, 171 Sherwood Avenue, Kitchener (just off Krug Street). Kitchener Waterloo Community Orchestra presents Opernball Formal Dinner, Concert and Silent Auction. Saturday May 30 th at Concordia Club, $60 general admission, tickets purchased in advance at the Concordia Club or contact or kwcommunityorchestra@gmail.com