CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN S

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1 Sunday, April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist WELCOME! We are delighted to have you with us today. You are invited to God s table to receive communion and to share in our community. If you are visiting, please introduce yourself and fill out a Welcome Card. Place the card in the offering plate or hand it to an usher. If you are looking for a church to call home, you are welcome here! CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN S Children s Chapel is offered for ages ten and under during the Gospel and Sermon, with infant and toddler care in the nursery. We enjoy a family worship service and Children s Sermon on the second Sunday of the month. THE WORD OF GOD OPENING HYMN The Strife is O er, the Battle Done vs. 1-3, The Hymnal 208 The stand as able for the Hymn and opening THE OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. THE COLLECT FOR PURITY 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.

2 GATHERING HYMN Glorify Thy Name The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming Songbook THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE LESSONS The Sit a reading from the new testament acts 4:32-35 Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. psalm 133 Remaining seated, the Lector and the say the Psalm responsively 1 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, * when brethren live together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil upon the head * that runs down upon the beard, 3 Upon the beard of Aaron, * and runs down upon the collar of his robe. 4 It is like the dew of Hermon * that falls upon the hills of Zion. 5 For there the Lord has ordained the blessing: * life for evermore.

3 A Reading From the New Testament 1 John 1:1 2:2 We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA VERSE Jesus is Our King v. 1 Cry Hosanna 55 The stand as able for the hymn and the Gospel The hymn is repeated before the Gospel and then again after the Gospel

4 Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean Partner Parishes Church of St. John the Evangelist, Hastings, England Santa Maria Magdalena, Favorito, Cuba La Gran Familia, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico Diocesan Cycle of Prayer St. Alban s, Worland/St. Christopher s Chapel Serving in the Military Lt. Wolf Klotz In Need of Comfort Bob Barr Stan Burch Barbara Coughlin Warren Deviney Frank Halcromb Donald Hardie Dan Hatfield Jonna Holden Robin Koop Melanie Kelly Neubauer John Oaks Will Obering Pilkington Family Jim Rizzo Cora Schwabacher Susie Sheffield Allison & Francisco Silveira Juli Spitzer Krista Svendsen Sarah Turner Becky Vogelheim Cindy Windfield Celebrating Birthdays Jim Ambler Keeley Bommer Diana Brown Samuel Best Cannell Andy Cornish Derek Farney Diana Hawkins Reed Hutton Frank Johnson Donna Martin Morgan May Martha Pittard Steven Smith John Tobiason John Tozzi Kevin Voyles THE HOLY GOSPEL John 20:19-31 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you. After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained. But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe. A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you. Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe. Thomas answered him, My Lord and my God! Jesus said to him, Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON The may be seated A moment of silence will be observed for reflection after the sermon Brian Nystrom THE NICENE CREED Book of Common Prayer (BCP): p. 358 The stand as able and say together THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCP: Form III, p. 387 The Intercessor and pray responsively, kneeling or standing THE PEACE The stand as able Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS The sit. The Revelations Newsletter is available in the Narthex and Hansen Hall for more information on what is happening around the parish.

5 THE HOLY COMMUNION OFFERTORY On that Resurrection mornin when the trump of God shall sound,. Then the saints will come rejoicing and no tears will e er be found, (amen) We shall rise, (hallelujah) In that Resurrection mornin when death s prison bars are opened, In the Resurrection mornin blessed thought it is to me, I will see my blessed Savior who so freely died for me In the Resurrection mornin we shall meet Him in the air, And be carried up to glory to our home so bright and fair, We Shall Rise arranged by Sheldon Curry PRESENTATION HYMN From All that Dwell Below the Skies v. 3, The Hymnal 380 The stand as able GREAT THANKSGIVING BCP: Eucharistic Prayer B, p. 367 The remain standing

6 SANCTUS The Celebrant & the sing together Holy, Holy, Holy Lord The Hymnal S130 The kneel or stand as the Celebrant continues with the Great Thanksgiving BREAKING OF THE BREAD As the Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread, a period of silence is kept Christ is Our Passover They Hymnal S155

7 Celebrant The Gifts of God for the of God. This is Christ s table, and Christ is our host at this feast. Children of any age and people of any denomination are welcome to receive communion. Gluten-free hosts are available upon request. If you are unable to come forward, but desire Communion, please notify an usher. If, for whatever reason, you do not wish to receive bread or wine, you are invited to come forward for a blessing. A member of St. John s Healing Ministry is available to be a companion in prayer in the Columbarium to the left of the main altar during Communion. COMMUNION HYMNS The are invited to sing Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face The Hymnal 318 POST COMMUNION PRAYER The kneel or stand as able Celebrant Let us pray. Celebrant & BLESSING The Priest blesses the people This is the Hour of Banquet and of Song The Hymnal 316 Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. CLOSING HYMN That Easter Day with Joy was Bright vs. 1-3, The Hymnal 193 THE DISMISSAL As the procession passes down the aisle, you are invited to face the doors of the church for the Dismissal Deacon Alleluia, Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Risen Christ. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! POSTLUDE

8 We invite you to join us for Coffee Hour in Hansen Hall after the service. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY! To learn more about St. John s Episcopal Church go to our website, stjohnsjackson.org. The Reverend Jimmy Bartz, Rector The Reverend Brian Nystrom The Reverend Suzanne Harris The Reverend Mary Erickson Pam Phillips, Music Director Kirsten Farney, Music Assistant Margaret Hutton, Director of Faith, Care & Action Catherine Morahan, Director of the Children & Youth Community Pam Woodson, Parish Life Robyn Reed, Director of Operations Haley Deming, Communications Director Liz Collins, Assistant to the Pastoral Staff Tim Schwarz, Sexton Lonnie Brown, Browse N Buy Manager Blakeney Spong, Bright Beginnings Preschool Director