April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Sunday A Celebration of Holy Eucharist Welcome / Bienvenue
St Albans Church 454 King Edward Avenue at Daly Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7M8 613-236-0342 or 613-793-7355 Church Office Hours Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except lunch) Rev. Mark Whittall, Incumbent rev.mark@stalbanschurch.ca www.stalbanschurch.ca
Welcome / Bienvenue Altar Care: Maggie Walters BEAUTIFUL THINGS Gungor All this pain, I wonder if I ll ever find my way I wonder if my life could really change at all all this earth, could all that is lost ever be found could a garden come up from this ground at all Chorus You make beautiful things you make beautiful things out of the dust you make beautiful things you make beautiful things out of us All around, hope is springing up from this old ground out of chaos life is being found in you (Chorus)
Bridge You make me new, you are making me new You make beautiful things, you make beautiful things out of the dust (Repeat) (Chorus) One Alleluia! Christ is risen. All The Lord is risen indeed Alleluia! One May his grace and peace be with you. All May he fill our hearts with joy. Children s Talk The Opening Prayer One Almighty God, All to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. 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. One Let us pray. We pray silently One God of deep soil and luxurious growth, All you call us from our shallow selves to find our depth in you: may we abide in him alone who can teach us who we are, Jesus Christ, the true vine. Amen. We Proclaim the Word The First Reading: Acts 8:26-40 Read by Michael Birch Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. All Thanks be to God.
Psalm 22.24-30 Jennifer Parr One: My praise is of him in the great assembly; I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him. All The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall praise him: May your heart live for ever! One All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall bow before him. All For kingship belongs to the Lord; he rules over the nations. One To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; all who go down to the dust fall before him. All My soul shall live for him; my descendants shall serve him; they shall be known as the Lord s for ever.
One They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn the saving deeds that he has done. The Second Reading: 1 John 4.7-21 (Fr) Read by Guylaine Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.
By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Saviour of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgement, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us. Those who say, I love God, and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen,
cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also. Reader La Parole du Seigneur. All Nous rendons grace à Dieu. The Gospel: John 15.1-8 Read by Davis Please stand Reader Le Seigneur soit avec vous. The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospel is proclaimed Reader The Gospel of Christ. All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily Open Space Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first and the great commandment. The second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. Prayers of the People
The Peace One La paix du Seigneur soit toujours avec vous. The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you. We Celebrate the Eucharist JESUS MESSIAH Chris Tomlin He became sin who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness He humbled Himself and carried the cross Love so amazing, love so amazing Chorus Jesus Messiah, Name above all names Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel; The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven; Jesus Messiah, Lord of all
His body the bread His blood the wine Broken and poured out all for love The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn Love so amazing, love so amazing (Chorus) Bridge All our hope is in You All our hope is in You All the glory to You God The Light of the world (Chorus) Prayer over the Gifts One Gracious God, All you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
One Le Seigneur soit avec vous. The Lord be with you All And also with you One Lift up your hearts All We lift them to the Lord. One Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All It is right to give our thanks and praise. One It is indeed right that we should praise to proclaim the glory of your name. All Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of power and might Heaven and Earth are full of Your glory Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord [Holy, Holy...]
One Holy God, source of life and goodness we proclaim the mystery of faith. All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. One Recalling his death now and forever. All Amen. The Lord s Prayer All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread One Lord, we died with you on the cross. All Now we are raised to new life. One We were buried in your tomb. All Now we share in your resurrection. One Live in us that we may live in you. One The gifts of God for the People of God. All Thanks be to God. Communion HERE BY THE WATER Steve Bell Soft field of clover, moon hanging over the valley, Joining the song of the river, To the great giver, of the great good,
As it enfolds me somehow it holds me together, I realize I've been singing, Still it comes ringing, clearer than clear Here by the water, I'll build an altar to praise Him, Out of the stones that I've found here, I'll set them down here, rough as they are, Knowing You can make them holy, Knowing You can make them holy, Knowing You can make them holy, I think how a yearning, kept on returning to move me, Down roads I'd never have chosen, Half the time frozen, too numb to feel,
I know it was stormy, I hope it was for me a learning, Blood on the road wasn't mine though, Someone that I know, has walked here before We Are Sent One Let us pray. We pray silently One God of love, All in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. All Glory to God, whose power, working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God, from generation to generation in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
Blessing LOVE IS A VERB John Mayer Love is a verb it ain t a thing it s not something you own it s not something you scream when you show me love, I don t need your words yeah, love ain t a thing love is a verb love ain t a thing love is a verb Love ain t a crush it ain t an excuse no, you can t get through love on just a pile of I.O.U.s love ain t a drug despite what you ve heard yeah, love ain t a thing
love is a verb love ain t a thing love is a verb Bridge So you gotta show show show me show show show me show show show me that love is a verb Love ain t a thing love is a verb One Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! All Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning. Please join us for refreshments at the back of the church.
Announcements Weekly Events St. Al s @5 Tonight at 5pm, our speaker will be Steve Zytveld, an M.Div student at St. Paul U. And, there will be a potluck meal after the 5pm service. Young Adult Gathering Wednesdays at 7pm. Contact Allie McDougall, allie@stalbanschurch.ca Coffee at Centre 454. Meet downstairs every Sunday about 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Monthly Events Centre 454 Offering, a special offering of much-needed goods for Centre 454, made on the first Sunday of the month.
St. Al s at 5 Community Meal on April 29 Join us for an evening of worship and fellowship on April 29. Steve Zytveld will be joining us from the Cathedral as our guest speaker, and we ll enjoy a meal together afterward. If you can help or contribute in any way, please email Allie at allie@stalbanschurch.ca The Big Give Needs You The Big Give is a day where we bless our neighbours through a unified day of radical giving where everything (goods and services) is free! This year s Big Give is on Saturday, June 2 and we need your help! Help us collect donations. A handout is at the back of the church with information on the goods that we need the most and drop-off times. Please help us by circulating this to your family, friends, neighbours, and coworkers. Some items
to keep in mind: new toiletries, bedding, towels, small kitchen items, and sleeping bags. Volunteer. We are still looking for volunteers to circulate leaflets after church on Sunday, May 6, 13, and 27; as well as volunteers for the week before, and the day of the big event. To volunteer, contact Taylor at taylorostokes@gmail.com or 613-852- 3753. Post-Grad Wine & Cheese Evening Recent graduates and older young adults are invited for a wine & cheese evening at 7 pm on May 10, at Allie s house. Join us for delicious pairings and light discussion. Talk to Allie for more details!
A program of Ottawa Innercity Ministries, Inner City Arts provides a safe and supportive environment for Ottawa s streetinvolved youth to engage in the arts. On May 10, they will be holding their annual art show and auction at the Lansdowne Horticulture Building (1525 Princess Patricia Way). The youth choir will perform at 7pm, and art can be purchased by silent auction (cash, cheque, Visa, and MasterCard are ace accepted). Go to Ottawainnercity.org or visit facebook.com/events/300620100468272/. Moving Forward with Reconciliation' Saturday May 26, 2018, 9:30-3:30pm Christ Church Bells Corners 3861 Old Richmond Rd, Ottawa In a format of plenaries and concurrent sessions, this workshop will deepen our understanding of reconciliation and explore ways that we can move forward on the
journey of truth and reconciliation. Melanie Delva, Reconciliation Animator for the Anglican Church of Canada, is the keynote speaker. Besides breakout sessions like "Reconciliation as a Spiritual Practice," and "Inuit Ministry of Ottawa," the day includes a "Standing Stones Sacred Gathering" worship service led by Rev. Ryan Boivin. Lunch and refreshments are included in the cost, which is $20. Register online or contact allmyrelations@ottawa.anglican.ca RSVP: Realistic, Spiritual, Vibrant Parenting (and Grandparenting) All Saints' Westboro is hosting a half-day workshop for parents, grandparents, and people who care for children and young people on Saturday, May 5 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. The workshop will include presentations on bullying prevention, new
ways to read the Bible with children, and intentional silence with children. Lunchtime discussion groups will feature a variety of topics. The workshop is free but please register so that we may plan for lunch. Call 613-725-9487 or email office@allsaintswestboro.com Bishop's Gala Dinner & Silent Auction Thursday, May 24, 2018 Cocktail Reception: 6pm; Dinner: 7pm Ottawa Conference and Event Centre 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa RSVP by May 11 at picatic.com/bishopsgala2018 or by contacting Heidi Pizzuto at 613-233-7741 or bishopsoffice@ottawa.anglican.ca
2018 19 Student Leadership Program Apply Now! The St. Albans Student Leadership Program is an excellent opportunity for students to grow in their faith and leadership, get engaged in a ministry of the church that interests them, and earn a little bit of extra cash. We are hoping to take on a team of interns in a variety of areas in the life of St. Albans: campus outreach, francophone ministry, children s ministry, music, or another area of your interest. Applications are available on the church website; those received by in April will be given preference. Talk to Mark or Allie for details!
Take the Poverty Challenge on May 12 Are you interested in volunteering for an incredible initiative on Saturday, May 12? The Poverty Challenge is a full-day exercise that simulates the experience of poverty, and the difficulties of navigating the system. Ottawa civic leaders are being invited to participate, and to help us make it happen, a small army of volunteers is needed! It's a very powerful day, and we're using it to launch a civic leadership education series on housing and homelessness in Ottawa. The series is aimed at diving deeper into the problem, and presenting solutions that are happening all across the country right now. Fifty volunteers over age 18 are needed; so please circulate this to your networks of people you think would be well suited. For details, visit tinyurl.com/yd77jno6