Liturgy at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church May 7, 2017 + 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Easter Today is sometimes called Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus is called the gate of the sheep in today s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us in the midst of the world s violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection and extend God s tender care to all creation.
8:30 A.M. LITURGY GATHERING HYMN: - #385 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAY Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, alleluia! ANTHEM With a Shepherd s Care (text bulletin, page 14) James J. Chepponis (b. 1956) FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47 (response: Thanks be to God) PSALM 23 (bulletin, page 14) SECOND READING: 1 Peter 2:19-25 (response: Thanks be to God) HYMN OF THE DAY: #782 My Shepherd, You Supply My Need HOLY GOSPEL: John 10:1-10 Before the gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. After the gospel: Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON SILENCE THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM PRAYERS (response hear our prayer) GREETING OF PEACE We gather around the altar for communion. An offering basket is near the front pew. GREAT THANKSGIVING, LORD S PRAYER (bulletin, page 9) COMMUNION you may either dip the bread into the cup, or use it as a common cup. Those not communing may receive a blessing, keeping your hands crossed over your chest. PRAYER AND BLESSING SENDING HYMN: #544 Praise the Lord, Rise Up, Rejoicing SENDING (response: Thanks be to God) / 2 /
10:30 A.M. LITURGY Help Us Create SACRED SPACE by powering down Please do not use cell phones and other electronic devices. GATHERING The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence, centering and reflection as we prepare for worship. Prelude Pastorale J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Stand and 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. Gathering Hymn #385 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing Greeting 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. Thanksgiving for Baptism Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is Risen indeed! Alleluia! The assembly is sprinkled water from the font. As you receive the droplets, you may make the sign of the cross in remembrance of baptism. Feel free to take off your glasses! / 3 /
Canticle of Praise This is the Feast / 4 /
Prayer of the Day Let us pray Amen Be seated WORD First Reading Acts 2:42-47 Luke wrote that nurtured by apostolic teaching, the wonders apostles performed, and the weekly meal, the baptized community became so bound to Christ that it formed a communitarian unit. Although early Christians were indeed known for their care for the poor, scholars have found no evidence that any such Christian communal economy existed in the first century. Even narratives later in Acts show Luke s idyllic description to be an exaggeration. More than accurate historical reporting, Luke used the description to suggest the goal for the resurrection community. Word of God, word of Life Thanks be to God. Psalm 23 Refrain The choir sings the refrain, and it is repeated by all and sung as indicated. The choir sings the verses 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, / 5 /
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 Second Reading 1 Peter 2:19-25 First Peter assumed a slave culture. Chapter 2:18 urged slaves to accept their lot. The following verses were addressed primarily to slaves, who suffer unjustly and so were likened to Christ. By verse 25, the you has been broadened to include all believers who (see the Greek of verse 16) are slaves of God. Word of God, word of Life Thanks be to God. Stand to welcome the gospel and turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly. Gospel Acclamation Sung by the choir, then repeated by all and as indicated. Alleluia. Jesus says, I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. Alleluia. (John 10:14) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Gospel John 10:1-10 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. / 6 /
The holy gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. The evangelist John used the narrative in chapter 9 of the man born blind, who has heard the word of Christ and come to faith, to describe his own community. Most of chapter 10 is a Johannine discourse elucidating the miraculous sign of the healing of the blind man. Relying on the traditional nomadic metaphor of the leader as shepherd, John described the risen Christ as the shepherd of the flock and as the gate to safe enclosure in the church. The evangelist seems confident that the gatekeepers of his community understood the death and resurrection of Christ better than did others. Sermon 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. Silence Please stand. Hymn of the Day - #782 My Shepherd, You Supply My Need Prayers of Intercession After each petition: Lord, in your mercy,, Hear our prayer. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another saying, Peace be with you, or similar words. Be seated. / 7 /
MEAL Gathering of Gifts and Setting of Table 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 Refugee One. Checks and envelope offerings support Holy Trinity s overall ministry unless designated otherwise. Offertory Hymn #764 Have No Fear, Little Flock Please stand Great Thanksgiving It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, the true Paschal Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin; who in dying has destroyed death, and in rising has brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: / 8 /
Please repeat responses after the presiding minister. 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. / 9 /
Lamb of God / 10 /
Be seated. Communion 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. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands folded or extended over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. Communion Anthem Paschal Lamb, Who Suffered For Us Carl F. Schalk (b. 1929) Silence Paschal Lamb, who suffered for us, Sheepgate guarding all your sheep, Let us hear your voice which summons each of us, God s will to keep. Dead to sin through your great mercy, by your wounds we are made whole; You have gathered us from straying, O great Shepherd of our souls. Guide and guard us through our suff rings, let us hear you call our name, Knowing you as our Messiah who, for us, bore cross and shame. In your vict ry make us sharers; lead us now through sin and strife That we all who share one Baptism safe may pass from death to life. (Text: J. Michael Thompson, b. 1953) Please stand. Prayer / 11 /
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. Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Blessing Sending Hymn #544 Praise the Lord, Rise Up, Rejoicing Sending Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God! Postlude Gelobt sei Gott John Leavitt (b. 1956) ( Good Christian friends, rejoice and sing ) Following the liturgy, several things happen simultaneously: some folks greet one another and converse; others listen to the organ postlude; and others move to the front of the church for a time of refreshments and social time. Summer Worship Times Begin May 28 Beginning on Memorial Day weekend extending through Labor Day weekend there will be one HTLakeview service at 9:30 am. The HTLoop service will remain at 5:00 pm Saturdays 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. / 12 /
SERVING AT 8:30 AM PRESIDING MINISTER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pr. Michelle Sevig PREACHING MINISTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Seminarian Sarah Derrick MINISTER OF MUSIC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Brackley CANTOR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ayriole Frost ASSISTING MINISTER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheldon Kreiger READERS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lisa Snyder, Alison Ferrari Rio USHER/GREETER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peter Wong SERVING AT 10:30 AM PRESIDING MINISTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pr. Craig Mueller PREACHING MINISTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Seminarian Sarah Derrick MINISTER OF MUSIC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Brackley ASSISTING MINISTER -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminarian Chelsey Olson CRUCIFER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCENSE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminarian Josh Menke INTERCESSOR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryan LaHurd COMMUNION ASSISTANTS ---------------------------------------------------------------- Katie Bickel, Marissa Uhrina READERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leslie Basham, Robert Basham TORCHBEARERES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Demi Spalla, Jake Johnson WELCOME HOSPITALITY ---------------------------------- Sofia Hindaileh, Norm Kaiser, Martin & Lauren Modahl ALTAR GUILD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emily Anderson MEDITATION BELL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminarian Chelsey Olson BREAD BAKER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lora Swanson SACRISTAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Julie Sevig COFFEE HOSPITALITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ecumenical Taize Service Roman Catholics and Lutherans Commemorating the 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation Thursday, June 1, 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew s Roman Catholic Parish, 3546 N. Paulina Preacher: Bishop Wayne Miller, Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA / 13 /
8:30 am PSALM 23 Tone Verses The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. The LORD makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me be- side still waters. You restore my soul, O LORD, and guide me along right pathways for your name's sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 8:30 am ANTHEM With a Shepherd s Care James J. Chepponis (b. 1956) With a shepherd s care God leads us. With a father s strength God guides us. With a mother s love God nurtures us and cradles us in gentle arms. When we are lost and cannot find the way, God cares for us and keeps us safe. For God is our light and our faithful guide, who leads us with a shepherd s care. When we are weak, and cares press all around, God strengthens us to face each day. For God is our rock and our saving help, who guides us with a father s strength. When we are scared and feel so all alone, God loves us and is by our side. For God is our hope and our constant friend, who nurtures with a mother s love. / 14 /
Book Group, May 15 PARISH NOTES 7:30 p.m. Eat, Drink, Read. The next book group meeting will be Monday, May 15 at 7:30 PM at the new Whole Foods, 3201 N Ashland, upstairs in the bar area. We'll be discussing Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire, a fascinating memoir about a boy growing up in Cuba during Fidel Castro's reign. If you like to read ahead, we'll be reading In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware for June and We Were Liars by E. Lockhart for July. Please join us, whether or not you have time to read the book! Fair Trade Sales - The 2nd Sunday of Every Month Join us at the back of the church following worship to purchase fair trade coffee, chocolate, and other goods. March to Springfield for a People and Planet First Budget May 15-30 15 days, 200 miles, Chicago To Springfield The past 18 months in Illinois we have been without a state budget. This has had devastating consequences especially the most vulnerable in in our state. We need to move our elected representatives to do the right thing and pass a people and planet first budget. To participate, get all the details and information you need for March to Springfield by visiting this website http://marchtospringfield.org/ Kick off event on May 15 th at noon at the Thompson Center. Closing day action on May 30 th in Springfield. Parents Night Out, May 20 Drop your kids off and have a Parents Night Out! + Next Session: Saturday, May 20 from 4-7 p.m. + Cost: $10.00 per family (covers food) + Ages: infant 12 (limit of 16 children) + Hosts: Patrice Macken, Paulina Heilbrunn, Sofia Hindaileh If you are interested, contact Paulina Heilbrunn (paores@gmail.comt). You will need to fill out a Child Entry Form if it s your first time. / 15 /
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. + Offerings: We rely on the generosity of members and friends to support the programs, staff, building, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A large number of the congregation gives their offerings online. You can also donate online at giving.htchicago.org. We still pass the offering plate as well! We appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and financial support! STAFF Lead Pastor Craig Mueller cmueller@htchicago.org Associate Pastor Michelle Sevig msevig@htchicago.org Assistant Pastor HTLoop Ben Adams badams@htchicago.org Interim Administrator Paul Strome office@htchicago.org Minister of Music David Brackley dbrackley@htchicago.org Music Assistant Ayriole Frost music@htchicago.org Holy Trinity: Lakeview 1218 W. Addison Street office@htchicago.org Holy Trinity: Loop 637 S. Dearborn Street info@htloop.org Seminarians Mathew Berger, Chelsey Olson, Sarah Derrick, Josh Menke Nursery Attendant Kateryna Sati Fisiak 773.248.1233 holytrinitychicago.org / 16 /