The Second Sunday of Easter April 23, 2017, at Eight o clock in the Morning

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1 The Second Sunday of Easter April 23, 2017, at Eight o clock in the Morning We are glad you are here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter where you are on the journey of life you are welcome in this church. We invite you to participate in our worship service, or simply observe, as you wish. We hope you will find Saint Paul s to be a place of refreshment and renewal, where you experience the presence of the risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred sixty years. While our building is old and beautiful, our mission is contemporary and forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with the questions and struggles of modern life, of faith, and of following the way of Jesus. We are a community called to serve those in need in our city, in our nation, and around the world. Here you will find ministries with and for children, youth, parents, seniors, singles, and families in all configurations and stages of life. We invite you to share your contact information on a visitor s card, located in each pew. Hand it to one of our clergy, an usher, or place it in the offering plate.

2 To all our Visitors & Guests About Worship If the liturgy (worship) of the Episcopal Church is unfamiliar, then we hope you will find this information helpful. You are welcome in the Episcopal Church, and so the first and best resource we offer are your neighbors in the pews. Just say, "I'm visiting," and they will gladly help. The worship of the Episcopal Church is rooted in the practices of ancient Christianity. The structure of our services, the architecture of our building, the music, our physical postures, and participatory responses ALL hold rich meaning about our beliefs and are intentional expressions of our relationship with God. In this bulletin you will find: Responses spoken by the people are printed in bold italics. Directions for the people are printed in italics. We encourage families with children to sit at the front of the Nave so that children can easily see and hear the liturgy. Children s bulletins for readers and pre-readers are available from the ushers. Episcopalians customarily pray either standing or kneeling, so please do what you find most comfortable. Notify an usher if you require an assisted listening device or any other assistance. Restrooms are located in the parish hall. An usher will direct you. About Receiving Holy Communion ALL who come in faith are invited to receive Holy Communion at Saint Paul s. During communion, the people form two short lines in the center aisle at the steps. After receiving the bread and wine or a blessing at the altar rail, please exit through the door to the left of the altar and return to your pew via the side aisles. For those who may prefer not to receive communion at the main altar, a communion station is provided on the main floor to the right of the center aisle. If you are unable to receive at either station, the clergy will bring the bread and wine to your pew. Please notify an usher before the service begins. To receive a blessing at the altar rail without receiving Communion, cross your arms over your chest, palms on your collar, until the person on your left has received both the bread and the wine. If your children are in the nursery, you are invited to bring them to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.

3 Celebration of The Holy Eucharist: Rite One The Word of God Our Service Begins in the Book of Common Prayer The Opening Acclamation Page 323 Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. The Collect for Purity Page 323 Gloria Page 324 The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery hast 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 the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson Acts 2:14a, Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence. Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

4 Psalm 16 Read responsively by whole verse 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; * I have said to the Lord, You are my Lord, my good above all other. 2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, * upon those who are noble among the people. 3 But those who run after other gods * shall have their troubles multiplied. 4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, * nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. 5 O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; * it is you who uphold my lot. 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * indeed, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; * my heart teaches me, night after night. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * my body also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, * nor let your holy one see the Pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. The Second Lesson 1 Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

5 The Holy Gospel John 20:19-31 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory be to thee, O Lord. 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. Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. Sermon The Reverend George D. Muir The Nicene Creed Page 326 The Prayers of the People Page 328 We will omit the Confession of Sin during the Great Fifty Days as part of our Easter Celebration. The Peace Page 332 Parish Greetings & Announcements Offertory Sentence Presentation of the Offering The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord. Celebrant All things come of thee, O Lord. People And of Thine own have we given Thee. The Holy Communion

6 The Great Thanksgiving Prayer II Page 340 The Lord s Prayer Page 336 The Breaking of the Bread Page 337 We will omit the Agnus Dei and the Prayer of Humble Access during the Great Fifty Days as part of our Easter Celebration. The Communion All who come in faith are welcome at the Lord s table. The Post-Communion Prayer Page 339 The Blessing Page 339 The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Prayers are Requested For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially Cree Kilpatrick, Billy Stuckey, Rachel Carroll, Betsy Rollins, Lois Hand, Lynn Cadle, Alice Sanders, Randy Smith, Linda Cross, Dot Aiken, Jimmy Long, Chris Putt, Keith Saunders, Lewis Rutland, Leo Bugenske, Anita Hayman, Nancy Warren, June Jones, Lyn Smith, Lynn Anderson, Lauren Vanhook, Carson Powell, Ronnie Albright, Norm Haglund, Anita Wylds, Sarah Bell, and Linda Johnson. For all those who are serving our country, at home and abroad, especially Dylan Luther. For the students of Craig-Houghton during State Testing next week. Flowers on the Altar this Sunday The flowers on the altar and paschal candle are given by Brenda and Ben Mason for the baptism of their granddaughter, Middleton Louise Ray, Milly and arranged by the Flower Guild. Parish Announcements This Morning 10:30-10:45 am Birthday Sunday during "Coffee and Conversation." ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration in Tyler Hall for all whose birthdays fall in April. 2:30 pm Thank our veterans for their service this afternoon at our quarterly ice cream social. We ll meet in the dining hall at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home on 15th Street at 2:30 pm to serve ice cream and cookies and spend time visiting with our veterans. All ages welcome. Contact Sid Trimmier at sidtrimmier@ gmail.com for more information. 3:30-7 pm EYC (Episcopal Youth Community grades 6-12) will be on the river (494 B Stevens Creek Rd, Augusta, Ga) where we will enjoy badminton, ultimate frisbee, horseshoes, and croquet! Please RSVP to Ranie at rneislar@saintpauls.org & contact for driving directions.

7 5:30-6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion. Laura Tomlin is our guest musician. For five weeks in Youth Formation, we will explore how Christian discipleship necessarily calls us to learn about and take care of God s creation and creatures. From recycling to conservation of endangered species, we will explore the boundless ways our lives are directly linked with ecologies and relationships right outside our church doors! We begin with breakfast at 9:30 am. Questions, Ranie rneislar@saintpauls.org. Adult Formation All are invited this and next Sunday to explore ways of more deeply participating in the mystery of The Holy Eucharist, led by Fr. Jenkins. Gather in the Berlin Room during formation hour, 9:30 to 10:30 am. All Peace and Joy be with you in the Great Fifty Days of Eastertide. John+ SPC Youth will join other churches from our area to serve the community doing various activities in our neighborhood with the City Serve project, Saturday, April 29. We will gather at 8 am at the church; pick up at 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Bring gloves and be prepared for heavy walking. RSVP to Ranie Neislar at rneislar@saintpauls.org. RSVP now for the Spring Primetime Parish Life Party, adults 50+, Sunday, April 30, at the home of Julie and Billy Badger. $5 per person at the door. Bring an appetizer to share. Need address/directions? Contact the Parish Office at (706) or mailbox@saintpauls.org. Spring Young Adult Gathering Friday, May 5, 7-9 pm, at the home of Bret and Tara Montroy. BYOB + appetizer. Friends + Food = a time and place to enjoy community just as you are. Please let us know that you plan to attend with a simple YES + # attending to mailbox@saintpauls.org. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, May 7. If you would like to be included in this service, please contact the church office by Monday, May 1, at mailbox@saintpauls.org. CALLING THE CURIOUS: You are invited to learn about and consider participating in the Episcopal Church s Education for Ministry program, affectionately known as EfM. EfM is a program of small-group study and spiritual growth open to ALL people. Saint Paul s EfM leaders, Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau (spursleycrotteau@ gmail.com) and Fr. John Jenkins (jjenkins@saintpauls.org), welcome your inquiries. The Children, Youth, and Family Committee announces its Second Annual Saint Paul s Night at the Ballpark. Come join us on the back deck of Lake Olmstead Stadium at the Augusta Greenjackets game Friday, May 12, 6:30 pm. Please Todd Shafer at williamtshafer@gmail.com to reserve your tickets! More information available in the Weekly Postings. The Outreach Committee is collecting regular size toiletry items in support of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center s Voluntary Services Homeless Veterans Programs. Collection boxes are located in the Narthex, Tyler Hall, and the Parish Office. Please bring your donations to the church before Wednesday, May 17. Saint Paul s Church communicates by a weekly E-newsletter. Join our list on our website, by contacting parish administrator, Elisabeth Price, at (706) or mailbox@saintpauls.org, or by scanning the QR code on the back of this bulletin. The Reverend George D. Muir Ann Ewell Dudley Baird, Wayne Matthews Ann Ewell, Laurie Montgomery, Vicki Dale Pam Uros Serving Today Celebrant Eucharistic Minister Ushers Altar Guild Vestry Person of the Day

8 Sunday Schedule 8:00-8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45-9:30 am Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall 9:30-10:30 am Christian Formation for all Ages 10:30-10:45 am Coffee & Conversation Tyler Hall 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Following the 11:00 am Service Lemonade on the Lawn 5:00-6:30 pm EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, Grades 6-12) 5:30-6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with prayers for healing Nursery care offered in the Children s Ministry Center (CMC) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. The 11 am service is broadcast on WGAC 580 AM Radio and 95.1 FM Radio. Listen live on-line at Vestry & Officers Brad Sandbach, Sr. Warden Leslie Lambert, Jr. Warden Ann Ewell, Treasurer Term Expires 2018 Term Expires 2019 Term Expires 2020 Bryan Hawkins Catherine Boardman Nancy Cercy Claiborne Porubsky Charlie Enicks Allen Harison Wright Montgomery John Robertson Pamela Uros Committee Chairs Altar Guild Catherine Stuckey Acolytes Todd Shafer Birthday Sundays Eleanor Taylor & Mary Porter Vann Buildings and Grounds Dick Manning Celtic Receptions Ann Pendarvis Children, Youth, and Families Todd Shafer Endowment & Finance Monty Osteen Evangelism in transition Facebook Lindsey Painter Flower Guild Pamela Dorminey-Uros & Clint Carroll History Sid Shields & Wendell Tanner Hospitality Anita Tanner Interior Oversight Minta Nixon Linen Guild Minta Nixon Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers Carolyn Dolen Nursery Guild Laura Robertson Outreach Anita Tanner & Marilyn Grau Parish Life Martha Scroggs Ushers Rex Teeslink Clergy and Staff The Reverend George Muir, Interim Rector ext. 211 gmuir@saintpauls.org The Reverend John Jenkins, Assistant Rector ext. 205 jjenkins@saintpauls.org Keith Shafer, Director of Music ext. 215 kshafer@saintpauls.org Ranie Neislar, Coordinator of Youth Ministries ext. 206 rneislar@saintpauls.org Mary Jackson, Facility Manager ext. 203 steward@saintpauls.org Meredith Beach, Parish Accountant ext. 204 mbeach@saintpauls.org Elisabeth Price, Parish Administrator ext. 225 mailbox@saintpauls.org Melissa Schultz, Music Associate Sarah Pritchard, Music Associate Emerita Hillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, and Terrell Edge, Sextons Howard Lovett, Director of Audio Visual Services Visit our website Saint Paul's Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. The Church is open for prayer daily 9 am 3 pm, Monday - Thursday, & 9 am 12 pm, Friday. The Church Office and Parish House are closed Saturdays as well as Sunday afternoons. Tel: Join Our List