All Saints Episcopal Church Welcoming all Celebrating God s grace Equipping the saints Serving the world Seventh Sunday of Easter May 13, 2018
Prelude Entrance Hymn All stand, as able. Hymnal 1982, Hymn #450 Opening Acclamation Presider Alleluia, Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia. Gloria in Excelsis Remain standing and sing. The Hymnal 1982, S 278 2
The Collect of the Day Presider The Lord be with you. And also with you. Presider Let us pray. The presider says the Collect. Amen. The Lessons The people sit. The New Testament Acts 1:15-17,21-26 Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
PSALM The people remain seated Psalm 1 Antiphon Sung by all Choir 1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, * nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful! 2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord, * and they meditate on his law day and night. All sing the antiphon 3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; * everything they do shall prosper. 4 It is not so with the wicked; * they are like chaff which the wind blows away. All sing the antiphon 5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, * nor the sinner in the council of the righteous. 6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, * but the way of the wicked is doomed. All sing the antiphon The Epistle 1 John 5:9-13 Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn All stand as able. 1982 Hymnal, Hymn #231 4
The Holy Gospel John 17:6-19 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel, the Gospeller says; The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The people sit. The Rev. Carren Sheldon The Nicene Creed All stand, as able. All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. 5
He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Prayers of the All remain standing. Form VI, BCP, p 392 The Leader and pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and the unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Michael our Presiding Bishop, Barry our Bishop; and all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in the Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence The may add their own petitions Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. 6
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence The may add their own thanksgivings We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The may add their own petitions Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence may be kept. All Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Presider concludes with an Absolution. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace Presider The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. We greet one another in the name of the Lord. 7
Announcements, Special Blessings, Offerings & Thanksgivings Those who wish to make a special offering, and/or receive a special blessing are invited to come forward. We conclude with the following prayers: All O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness every day of their lives. Offertory Hymn All stand as able Hymnal 1982, Hymn #495 The Great Thanksgiving All stand, as able. BCP, p361 Presider The Lord be with you. And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. After a Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer, the congregation sings Sanctus and Benedictus The Hymnal 1982, S 125 8
The Presider continues, then saying We acclaim you, O Christ : Presider and Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! The Presider continues the Eucharist Prayer, finally saying: We worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. All Blessed are you now and forever. AMEN. The Presider invites the congregation to sing: The Lord s Prayer and Presider The Hymnal 1982, S 150 9
The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. The Fraction Hymn All Sing S 154 The Distribution of Communion All who are drawn to God in Christ are welcome at God s Table. Gluten Free wafers are available. If you have never received Communion before, watch your neighbors, and please speak to a clergy person or parish leader after church for more information about belonging. Communion Anthem J.S. Bach, Christ Lay in Death s Strong Bands 10
Sending Forth of Eucharistic Visitors & Post-communion Prayer All stand, as able. Presider We send you forth bearing these holy gifts, sharing the communion of Christ s body and blood with those whom you will visit. All We who are many are one body, because we share one bread, one cup. Presider Let us pray. All 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. The Final Blessing Remain standing. The Presider blesses the assembly; Respond Amen Retiring Procession The 1982 Hymnal, Hymn #494 The Dismissal Presider Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. Postlude Altar Flowers are given this week by Dan and Melanie Dodson: In celebration of Mother's Day and in memory of Larry Dodson. 11
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