Liturgy At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church April 26, 2015 + 10:30 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Easter
Help Us Create SACRED SPACE by powering down Please do not use cell phones and other electronic devices. Prelude Pastorale in F Major J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Gathering Hymn Easter Proclamation Greeting ::: Gathering ::: The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence, centering and reflection as we prepare for worship. Following the introduction to the hymn, please stand and face the font at the rear of the nave. Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Incense, used in Christian and Jewish worship since ancient times, is part of our multi-sensory liturgy. The assembly, gospel book, and table all signs of Christ's presence among us are honored with incense, representing the rising of our prayers and praise. #385 Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia! The presiding minister bows toward the assembly which is the body of Christ and the primary symbol of God s presence in the liturgy. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Prayer of the Day First Reading Acts 4:5-12 Let us pray Amen ~ be seated ~ ::: Word ::: Peter's speech describes Jesus as the savior and healer of the crippled man which can function today as a gloss on the shepherd imagery. An alternate image in this excerpt is the metaphor of the cornerstone, Christ on whom the church is built. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. [2]
Refrain: God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want; I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love; I walk by the quiet waters of peace. Refrain Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul; You lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth; My spirit shall sing the music of your name. Refrain Though I should wander the valley of death, I fear no evil, for you are at my side; Your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope. Refrain You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred, Crowning me with love beyond my pow r to hold. Refrain Surely your kindness and mercy follow me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore. Refrain We are reading in semicontinuous fashion through 1 John. Today's passage echoes the gospel selection that speaks of Christ laying down his life for us. Our baptism calls us now to follow our shepherd by offering ourselves to others. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Psalm 23 Shepherd Me, O God Setting: Marty Haugen The refrain is sung by the choir and repeated by the assembly. The verses are sung by the choir. Second Reading 1 John 3:16-24 [3]
Gospel Acclamation Setting: Aaron David Miller Sung by the cantor and repeated by all. Stand to welcome the gospel and turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly. Jesus says, I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. (John 10:14) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Gospel John 10:11-18 As the gospel is announced, you may trace a small cross on your forehead, lips and breast, a prayer that the Word may dwell in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. Sermon Silence John uses sheep as a communal metaphor for shared abundant life. In John's gospel are eleven passages in which the name of God, I AM, is tied to an image, and today's selection includes one of them: I AM the model shepherd. In John's christological explication of the metaphor, Christ is not a victim of the wolf, but instead wills of his own power to die for the flock. In Easter we praise Christ, who chose death to save the flock, who now is risen and with us. The holy gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. (sung as above) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. ~ be seated ~ Following the sermon there is a time of silence for reflection and quiet meditation. Our liturgy is not only made up of words, gestures and music, but also moments of silence. ~ please stand ~ Hymn of the Day #798 Will You Come and Follow Me [4]
After each petition: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. ~ be seated ~ ::: Meal ::: If this is your first time, or if you have been attending awhile and would like to get to know us better, please fill out the welcome slip in the pew and place it in the offering plate. Today s loose offering is designated for the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Checks and envelope offerings support Holy Trinity s overall ministry unless designated otherwise. #764 Have No Fear, Little Flock ~ please stand ~ Prayers of Intercession Peace The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another saying, Peace be with you, or similar words. Offering Offertory Hymn Great Thanksgiving Preface and dialogue [5]
The thanksgiving includes the following: Holy, Holy Eucharistic Prayer Memorial Acclamation Amen The Lord s Prayer As a sign of openness to the divine presence, you may join the presider in praying the Our Father with the ancient gesture of extended hands. [6]
Lamb of God Please remain standing. ~ be seated ~ All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received either by drinking from the (silver) common cup, or by saving the bread and dipping it in the second (glass) cup. Gluten-free wafers are available from the presiding minister. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands extended over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. Text may be found in Hymn 502. ~ please stand ~ [7] Communion Communion Anthem The King of love my shepherd is Edward C. Bairstow (1874-1946) Silence Prayer
Blessing Sending Hymn Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Sending Postlude Christ ist erstanden ( Christ is arisen ) Anton Leupold (1867-1940) ::: Sending ::: Having heard the word and shared the eucharist, we are sent to live our baptism through words and deeds, making known the love of Christ, and working for justice and peace in our families, communities, and world. #544 Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God! Join us for social time and refreshments following worship. Take this opportunity to meet someone new in our ever-changing community. Today s flowers are sponsored by Peter Wong Today's loose offering will go to support LSTC The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) that forms visionary leaders to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. Worship Acknowledgements Text and music for the liturgy is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 26481. Unless otherwise noted, all other music and text reprinted under permission of OneLicense.net #A-707777. [8]
::: Serving in this Liturgy ::: Presiding Minister Michelle L. Sevig Preaching Minister Barbara Lundblad Minister Of Music David R. Brackley Assisting Minister Megan Clausen Sacristan Julie Sevig Incense / Intercessor Marcus Lohrmann Crucifer Patty Erickson Torchbearers Oliver Sevig, Megan Moran Communion Assistants Kara Devaney, Drew Bradle Readers Johanna Olson, Collin Anderson Altar Guild Drew Bradle, Rich Campbell Ken Duckmann Meditation Bell Katie Mineck Coffee Hospitality Ed Beach Welcome Hospitality Sofia Hindaileh, Adam Damerow, Ryan & Ziena Miller ::: Parish Notes ::: Guest Preacher Today Holy Trinity is pleased to welcome the Rev. Barbara Lundblad as guest preacher today. Pr. Lundblad is currently serving as visiting professor of homiletics at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Barbara is a highly regarded preacher and pastor in the ELCA, having taught at Yale Divinity School, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Union Theological Seminary. Holy Trinity Ambassadors Holy Trinity is excited to announce a new ambassador program! Ambassadors are members who have volunteered to be a resource for new church attendees and can be identified by a white Holy Trinity button. Everyone at Holy Trinity is welcoming of new members, but if you are new to our community and aren't sure who to talk with, look for those with a white button! If you are interested in becoming an ambassador please contact our Community Life Coordinator Katie Mineck at clc@htchicago.org. Commemorations For The Week April 29 Catherine of Siena, theologian, died 1380 May 1 Philip and James, Apostles May 2 Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, died 373 From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26481. [9]
The Congregation is Invited to the marriage liturgy for Ginger Tanton and Kara Devaney. Saturday, May 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity. Baptism Seminar May 6 Wednesday, May 6 + 7:00 p.m. Baptism isn't a one-time event it's for life! This seminar is offered several times a year for expectant parents, parents with newborns, those planning a baptism in the coming months, and parents or others who would like a refresher on the meaning and theology of baptism. All parents planning to have a newborn baptized are asked to attend this seminar at some point before the baptism of their firstborn child. Topics of the seminar will include baptismal theology, the role of parents and sponsors, and scheduling a baptism. Email Pastor Sevig (msevig@htchicago.org) for details and to RSVP. Parent s Night Out May 9 Holy Trinity s monthly Parent's Night Out has been a great success! Mark the date and sign up for the next session: Saturday, May 9 from 5-8 p.m. + Cost: $10.00 per family (covers food) + Ages: infant 12 (limit of 16 children) + Hosts: Patrice Macken & Paulina Heilbrunn If you are interested in taking advantage of this new program, contact Josh in the church office (office@htchicago.org; 773.248.1233). You will need to fill out a Child Entry Form if it s your first time. Taste and See: Wine Tasting Event May 15 HTLakeview Holy Trinity is having a wine tasting event on Friday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. In the fall we had a wine tasting at HTLoop and had a wonderful time led by our very own intern Marcus Lohrmann. Let's do the same at Holy Trinity Lakeview! + Suggested donation is $10 + RSVP encouraged in advance to ensure we order the right amount of wine. - email Katie Mineck at clc@htchicago.org - or sign up at the back of the church. + Consider bringing an appetizer to share. We look forward to seeing you there! Antiracism Team Meeting May 19 following 10:30 a.m. worship Antiracism Team meetings are open to all interested in contributing to the conversation of breaking oppressive racial systems within our church, our communities, and within ourselves. Meetings are held both at the HT Loop and Lakeview locations on alternating months. For more information about Holy Trinity's Antiracism Team, check out our page: holytrinitychicago.org/ministries/antiracism. [10]
::: Prison Book Ministry ::: Help improve the lives of men and women in prison and empty your over-crowded bookcases. Do two good things at once by taking part in our annual Prison Book Ministry drive! In 2014 Holy Trinity shipped to libraries at Stateville Correctional Center for men in Joliet and Fox Valley Adult Transition Center for women in Aurora a total of 18 boxes of books an estimated 630 books, weighing 540 pounds. This year we are adding as a recipient the hospice program at Dixon Correctional; for this site, uplifting fiction and nonfiction and inspirational books are appropriate. Plan to bring your used books to HTLoop or Holy Trinity Lakeview: Sat/Sun May 2/3, 9/10, 16/17. NOTE that we also need shipping boxes (size of printer paper box or smaller). Please email Carol and Ryan LaHurd at cslahurd@comcast.net if you are able to help with book sorting and packing after 10:30 worship on Sunday, May 17. Types of books wanted + Reference particularly legal + job/vocational reference + resume/interviewing + health + parenting + self help/motivational + novels + history + world religions + philosophy + Biblical/theological Restrictions + Both paperbacks and hardbacks are acceptable + Gently used/good condition + No personal information written in book (black out) + No heavy highlighting or marginal notes + Nothing defamatory of any group/belief + Nothing sexually explicit + No heavy profanity Questions? Talk with Ryan and Carol LaHurd, or email cslahurd@comcast.net. Holy Trinity's prison book project requires more than used books. In 2014 we needed two dozen boxes and spent $290 on shipping costs. Please donate boxes and contribute toward postage in the offering plate on May 3. [11]
::: Newcomer or First Time? Welcome! ::: + Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever the color of your skin, whomever you love or marry, or whatever your feelings about religion or spirituality, you are welcome here. + Please fill out a yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. + More information on Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriage and baptisms at the welcome table. Upcoming baptism dates: May 17, May 31, July 19, September 20 + To families with small children: We are glad you are here! If your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church. Nursery: open 8:15-11:30 a.m. Use the garden entrance on Addison; nursery is inside the door. Special children's bulletins are on a table at the back of the church. MEET KATIE Meet Katie Mineck, our Community Life Coordinator, at the back of the church following worship. She would be happy to answer questions or make an introduction. Contact her at clc@htchicago.org or Pr. Craig Mueller at cmueller@htchicago.org. NEW TO HOLY TRINITY?: Intro to Holy Trinity Event Thursday, May 21 7:00 p.m. Pastor Craig M. Mueller cmueller@htchicago.org Associate Pastor Michelle L. Sevig msevig@htchicago.org Assistant Pastor HTLoop Ben Adams badams@htchicago.org ::: Staff ::: Parish Administrator Joshua R. Judd-Herzfeldt office@htchicago.org Minister of Music David R. Brackley dbrackley@htchicago.org Community Life Coordinator Katie Mineck clc@htchicago.org 773.248.1233 holytrinitychicago.org Accountant Paul Strome pstrome@htchicago.org Music Assistant Sean Diller music@htchicago.org Seminarians Megan Clausen Paul Eldred Marcus Lohrmann [12] A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)