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Welcome toSunday Morning at St. John’sWe are gathered to celebrate God’s gifts and sent to respond to the needs of the world.

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Seventh Sunday of EasterMay 8, 2016

8:00 9:15 11:00

Welcome to Our WorshipWe hope you will find your time with usmeaningful and joyful. We believe God continuesto speak to us through the Hebrew and Christianscriptures, and whenever we join together inprayer, song, and communion. The words andmusic of the service are found in this booklet andin the blue Hymnal. While there are differentcustoms of standing and kneeling in Episcopalworship, you are invited to sit at any time,according to your needs and comfort. You arewelcome to follow the symbols indicatinggestures used in worship: † cross oneselfB bow \⁄ raise your arms.

This bulletin incorporates three services. The8:00 and 11:00 services follow the shaded text inthe right hand column. The 9:15 follows the texton the left hand column with music indicated byservice time. All other text is shared.

Our WordsThe words of the service are from The Book ofCommon Prayer, Enriching Our Worship and TheBook of Occasional Worship.

Our MusicThe music is from The Hymnal 1982, Wonder,Love and Praise and Enriching Our Music.

Our PrayersIf you would like to be included in the Prayers ofthe People, or want to add someone, please fillout the blue card in the pews. You must have thepermission of the person to include them in theprayers. You can also call or e-mail the office.People remain on the list for about a month.

If you would like to contribute to the flower,votive, or sanctuary candle fund, please usethe yellow envelopes in your pew or email Lisaat [email protected].

Our IntentionsThe Altar Flowers are given by Dolly York in

memory of the birthday of her father,Osias Magdirila, and in thanksgiving

for all mothers of St. John’s in celebrationof Mother’s Day.

The Sanctuary Lamp is given by Carol Conwayin thanksgiving for the birthdays of grandson

Nicholas Nelson, son Christopher Nelson,and daughter-in-law Lisa Emily Nelson.

Today’s ReadingsActs 16:16-34, Psalm 97

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21John 17:20-26

As a courtesy to all, please setyour electronic devices to silent.

The Word of God(9:15/11:00) PreludeAndante in Aby Maurice Greene

(11:00) Opening HymnThe Hymnal #460Alleluia, Sing to JesusPlease stand and join in singing from the blue hymnal in the pew racks.

OPENING ACCLAMATIONPlease stand at the ringing of the bell.

Presider Alleluia! Christ is risen. †

People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Almighty God, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed uponus your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised us to the new life of grace.Sustain us, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give us inquiring and discerning hearts, thecourage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy andwonder in all your works, though Christ our Lord. Amen.

(8:00) Song of Praise Gloria in Excelsis

In remembrance of our baptism, the presider sprinkles the people with holy water.

Glory be to God on high,and on earth peace, good will towards men.

We praise thee, we bless thee,we worship thee, we glorify thee,we give thanks to thee for thy great glory,

O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ;O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

that takest away the sins of the world,have mercy upon us.

Thou that takest away the sins of the world,receive our prayer.

Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father,have mercy upon us.

For thou only art holy;thou only art the Lord;thou only, O Christ,

with the Holy Ghost,art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

(9:15) Song of PraiseThe Hymnal #460, verses 1, 3, 4Alleluia, Sing to JesusPlease stand and join in singing from the blue hymnal in the pew racks.In remembrance of our baptism, the presider sprinkles the people with holy water.

(11:00) Song of Praise The Hymnal #S-278 GloriaIn remembrance of our baptism, the presider sprinkles the people with holy water.

Title: Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis; Music: William Mathias (1934-1992); OneLicense.net License #A-709746

THE COLLECT OF THE DAYThe Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

O God, the King of glory, you have exaltedyour only Son Jesus Christ with greattriumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do notleave us comfortless, but send us your HolySpirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to thatplace where our Savior Christ has gonebefore; who lives and reigns with you andthe Holy Spirit, one God, in gloryeverlasting. Amen.

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

O God, the King of glory, who hastexalted thine only Son Jesus Christwith great triumph unto thy kingdomin heaven: We beseech thee, leave usnot comfortless, but send to us thineHoly Ghost to comfort us, and exalt usunto the same place whither our SaviorChrist is gone before; who liveth andreigneth with thee and the same HolyGhost, one God, world withoutend. Amen.

FIRST READING Please be seated. Acts 16:16-34

With Paul and Silas, we came to Philippi in Macedonia, a Roman colony, and,as we were going to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit ofdivination and brought her owners a great deal of money by fortune-telling.While she followed Paul and us, she would cry out, “These men are slaves of theMost High God, who proclaim to you a way of salvation.” She kept doing this formany days. But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I orderyou in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that veryhour.

But when her owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seizedPaul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the authorities.When they had brought them before the magistrates, they said, “These men aredisturbing our city; they are Jews and are advocating customs that are not lawfulfor us as Romans to adopt or observe.” The crowd joined in attacking them, andthe magistrates had them stripped of their clothing and ordered them to be beatenwith rods. After they had given them a severe flogging, they threw them intoprison and ordered the jailer to keep them securely. Following these instructions,he put them in the innermost cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and theprisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was an earthquake, so violentthat the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doorswere opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened. When the jailer woke upand saw the prison doors wide open, he drew his sword and was about to killhimself, since he supposed that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted in aloud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” The jailer called for lights,and rushing in, he fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Then he broughtthem outside and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They answered, “Believeon the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” They spokethe word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. At the same hour ofthe night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and his entire familywere baptized without delay. He brought them up into the house and set foodbefore them; and he and his entire household rejoiced that he had become abeliever in God.

The Word of Salvation.Thanks be to God.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Psalm 97 Dominus regnavitRead responsively. The piano side of the church will read the odd verses, the organ side will readthe even verses; we all read the last verse together.

1 The LORD is Sovereign;let the earth rejoice; *let the multitude of the isles be glad.

2 Clouds and darkness are round about you, *righteousness and justice are the foundations of your throne.

3 A fire goes before you *and burns up your enemies on every side.

4 Your lightnings light up the world; *the earth sees it and is afraid.

5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, *at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6 The heavens declare your righteousness, *and all the peoples see your glory.

7 Confounded be all who worship carved imagesand delight in false gods! *Bow down before the Lord, all you gods.

8 Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice, *because of your judgments, O LORD.

9 For you are the LORD,most high over all the earth; *you are exalted far above all gods.

10 The LORD loves those who hate evil; *the LORD preserves the lives of the faithfuland delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11 Light has sprung up for the righteous, *and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.

12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, *and to the holy name of the Lord give your thanks.

The 9:15 service skips to the Gospel Acclamation.

(8:00/11:00) SECOND READING Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

At the end of the visions I, John, heard these words:

“See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’swork. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and theend.”

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the treeof life and may enter the city by the gates.

“It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I amthe root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.”And let everyone who hears say, “Come.”And let everyone who is thirsty come.Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.

The one who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.”

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.

The Word of Salvation.Thanks be to God.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

(8:00) Gospel AcclamationAlleluia! Alleluia! Now Christ is raised up from death, he will never die again.

All who follow his way shall have life in him. Alleluia! Alleluia!

(9:15/11:00) Gospel Acclamation Enriching Our Music #121 AlleluiaPlease sing in parts. Repeat as needed.

Title: Alleluia Canon: Gospel Acclamation; Music: Adapt. From Exsultate, Jubliate by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791);OneLicense.net License #A-709746

THE HOLY GOSPEL John 17:20-26

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christaccording to John. †

B Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christaccording to John. †

B Glory be to thee, O Lord.

Jesus prayed for his disciples, and then he said. “I ask not only on behalf of these,but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that theymay all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us,so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you havegiven me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them andyou in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may knowthat you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. Father, Idesire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, tosee my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before thefoundation of the world.

Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these knowthat you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make itknown, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I inthem.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

B Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel of the Lord.

B Praise be to thee, O Christ.

The Gospel Acclamation is repeated.

SERMONPlease be seated.Silence follows the sermon.

THE APOSTLES’ CREEDDuring the Easter Season we will recite the Apostles’ Creed instead of the Nicene Creed.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth;

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sinsthe † resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

In the silences following each petition, all are invited to offer prayer silently or aloud.

Leader: Alleluia! What was dead shall live; what was dark shall shine; what wasforgotten shall be remembered, for the Lord is risen and walks among us. Letus confidently bring before God the needs of all our world, asking God forrenewal, saying: Christ is risen, Christ is risen indeed.

In this Easter season which brings joy to all Christians, may we commit ourselves to thegrowth of the church. We pray especially for Christians who are persecuted for theirfaith and for

Max Salus (preparing for confirmation), Shahar Caren Weaver (preparing for ordinationto the priesthood), Nadia Stefko (called as Associate Rector of Christ Church,Winnetka), Bryan Cones (beginning PhD program). Are there others?

May all those who seek God find a spiritual home. For Christ is risen:Christ has risen indeed.

God of life, strengthen our faith and renew our hope. We pray for the people of theworld especially

The Jewish people (Holocaust remembrance), Syria (air strikes on refugee camps), Brazil(impeachment politics), Fort McMurray (Alberta, Canada, wildfire). Are there others?

On this day give us hope. For Christ is risen:Christ has risen indeed.

We pray for all whose lives are closely linked with ours, especially our mothers, ouradoptive mothers, and all those who continue to nurture our minds, hearts, and bodies.Comfort those who mourn the loss of their mothers and heal those whose have beenhurt by their mothers. We give you thanks for all who have mothered us, especially

The congregation is invited to name mothers.

May Christ mother all those in need of care. For Christ is risen:Christ has risen indeed.

For all who have need of the gift of Easter; for all who journey from illness to health,from despair to hope, from grief to consolation, from loneliness to love, especially

Sylvia Kolb (family of Bettina Daszczuk, job search), Chloe Arlan (move to nursinghome), Catleya (friend of Dolly York), Christine (friend of Heidi Ellison Childress),Wendy (friend of Heidi Ellison Childress), Jonathon Herrera (19, charged with murderat coin shop), Bobbi Schultz (friend of Andria Anderson, heart attack), Joseph Marsden(family of Iris Ripka, stomach cancer), Donna McConville (family of Caroline Kane,cancer), Adrian Heaney (partner of Caroline Kane, cancer), Clare Simmonds (friend ofMark Roberts, healing), Stacy and Caleb Roth (friends of Cheryl Kreiman and Joe Lill,ICU), Jessica and Caitlin (family of Cheryl Kreiman and Joe Lill), Joyce Barrett (family ofSue Dwyer, recovery from surgery), Jeanne Tortuga (friend of Andria Anderson,metastasized cancer), Elizabeth Plotner (family of Chris Plotner, cancer) Brenda Worst(family of Chris Plotner, cancer), Lamora (friend of Susan Turner, chemo treatment),Mike Dillbeck (friend of Sue Boeman, melanoma), Mark Mergener (friend of MarvinChildress, cancer), Kathleen Blake (mother of Ruth Edwards, cancer). Are there others?

For all our brothers and sisters, that death may have no more power over us.For Christ is risen:Christ has risen indeed.

Confident in the promise of new life in Christ we remember those who have died,especially

Bob McCormick (husband of Angela McCormick), Nan Meyer (friend of Tom Rae),Debra McLendon (family of Marj Monaghan), Leah (friend of Heidi Ellison Childress),Mason Cormie (friend of Mio Nakamura), Luke Kreiman (family of Cheryl Kreiman andJoe Lill), Patricia James (friend of Cheryl Kreiman and Joe Lill), Petro Rymar (owner ofBart’s Coins), Angel J. Ortiz, Jr. (bouncer at Brudder’s Bar), Melda Starkey (parishioner,in memorium). Are there others?

And for the 12 homicide victims in Chicago during the last week, Lamar Watson, 30,Deitrick Stogner, 36, Guadalupe Chavez Dean, 42, Randle Young, 16, Karina Soria-Bautista, 21, Robert Rosenau, Willie Pratt, 19, Leonardo Betancourt, 13, Antonio White,29, Jeremy Parker, 21, Jesus Juarez, 43, Timothy Hill, 25.

For all who suffer and all who mourn, that the Lord God will wipe away all tears,especially for the families of victims and

Angela McCormick and family, Marj Monaghan and family, Tom Rae and co-workers,Mio and Paul, the Kreiman family. Are there others?

For Christ is risen:Christ has risen indeed.

In gratitude and great joy we praise you for the gift of Christ’s resurrection. We givethanks for

Mateo (newborn son of Emily and Juan Brito), Ellen Tan (friend of Dolly York, healing),Mohammed Adnan Ali (St. John’s refugee family), Mason Boeman (graduating fromcollege), Laurel Boeman (accepted at Mizzou, University of Missouri), Griffin Camell(accepted at Willamette University), Wren (newborn daughter of Leanne and BradGehrig), Ike Ekezie and Lola Odusanya (recently married), Zac Lowing (new home,Community of the Holy Trinity), Megan Brown and Vanessa Palafox (recently married),Cheryl Jarvis, Hannah Jurowicz, Debbie Maher, Angela McCormick, Eric Haugen(birthday), Adam Malson (confirmation anniversary). Are there other thanksgivings?

May we be God’s sign of life in our world. For Christ is risen:Christ has risen indeed.

Presider God of terror and joy, you arise to shake the earth. Open our graves and giveus back the past; so that all that has been buried may be freed and forgiven,and our lives may return to you through the risen Christ. Amen.

CONFESSION OF SINDuring the Easter season there is no confession.

THE PEACEThe peace of Christ be always with you.

And also with you.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with thee.

ANNOUNCEMENTSPlease be seated.

The Great ThanksgivingOFFERTORY

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice toGod.The offering is collected for the ministry and mission of St. John’s.

(9:15) Offertory HymnThe Hymnal #481Rejoice the Lord is KingPlease stand and join in singing from the blue hymnal in the pew racks.

(11:00) Offertory AnthemChrist is the World’s True Lightby W.K. Stanton

Christ is the world’s true Lightits Captain of salvation;The Day-Star clear and brightof every one and nation.New life, new hope awakeswhere’er we own his sway;Freedom her bondage breaks,and night is turned to day.

In Christ all races meet,their ancient feuds forgetting,The whole round world complete,from sunrise to its setting.When Christ is throned as Lord,we shall forsake our fear;To ploughshare beat the sword,to pruning-hook the spear.

One Lord, in one great Nameunite us all who own thee;Cast out our pride and shame,that hinder to enthrone thee.The world has waited long,has travailed long in pain;To heal its ancient wrong,Come, Prince of Peace, and reign.

THE PRESENTATIONPlease stand. After the offering is collected and brought forward the gifts are offered up.

All things come of thee O Lord,

And of thine own have we given thee.

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Please stand.The Lord be with you.

\⁄ And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

\⁄ We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

B It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The Lord be with you.\⁄ And with thy spirit.

Lift up your hearts.

\⁄ We lift them up unto the Lord.

Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.

B It is meet and right so to do.

It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life andfountain of mercy. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrectionof your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificedfor us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death,and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of everygeneration, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing:

Sanctus The Hymnal #S-127Holy, holy, holy Lord B Holy, holy, holy,

Lord God of hosts:

Heaven and earthare full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, OLord Most High.

Blessed is he thatcometh in the nameof the Lord.

Hosanna in thehighest.

Music: Calvin Hampton (1938-1984) Copyright: Copyright © Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship.

Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us inyour own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love.

You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and showforth your bountiful grace.

But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not seeyour goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused oneanother, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared theway of salvation for all people.

Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered usfrom slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew yourpromise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, mademortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealedyour glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, openingthe way of freedom and life.

On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he hadgiven thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This ismy Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” B

As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine, and when he had given thanks, hegave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant,which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drinkit, do this for the remembrance of me.” B

Memorial AcclamationThe Hymnal #S-133 Christ has died Therefore we

proclaim themystery of faith:

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will comeagain.

Title: The Holy Eucharist II, Memorial Acclamation: Prayer A; Music: Ambrosian chant; adapt.Mason Martens (1933-1991); OneLicense.net License #A-709746

Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creationthis bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood ofour Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the HolySpirit and † live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage ofyour daughters and sons, that with Gregory of Nazianzus (Bishop of Constantinople),Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (Prophetic Witness), Frances Perkins (Public Servantand Prophetic Witness), Mary the Godbearer, John our Patron and all your saints, past,present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you behonor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever.

Amen The Hymnal #S-143

AMEN.

Title: The Holy Eucharist, Amen; Music: From Missa de Angelis; Plainsong, Mode 6; adapt.Mason Martens (1933-1991); OneLicense.net License #A-709746

THE LORD’S PRAYERYou are welcome to pray in whatever language or version you prefer.

As our Savior Christ has taught us,we now pray,

Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your Name,your kingdom come,your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.Forgive us our sins,

as we forgive thosewho sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial,and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, and the power,and the glory are yoursnow and forever. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ hastaught us, we are bold to say,

Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy Name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those whotrespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and

the power, and the glory, for everand ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREADSilence is kept.

Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Fraction AnthemThe Hymnal #s-167 The disciples knew Agnus Dei

O Lamb of God, thattakest away the sinsof the world,

have mercy upon us.


have mercy upon us.


grant us thy peace.

Title: The Holy Eucharist, Fraction Anthem: The disciples knew the Lord Jesus; Music: Mode 6melody; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); OneLicense.net License #A-709746

HOLY COMMUNIONThe Gifts of God for the People of God.

We welcome everyone to receive Holy Communion. Please come forwarddown the center aisle to receive bread and wine and return by the side aisles.Please take the bread and help guide the chalice or dip the bread into the cup.

Grape juice is in the gold-colored chalice.If you desire a gluten free wafer for communion, please let the server know.

If you wish to receive a blessing rather than communion,please cross your arms over your chest.

(9:15) Communion Hymn Wonder, Love, and Praise #806 If you believe and I believeRepeat as needed.

Words: Traditional Zimbabwe; adap. from English source as taught by Tarasai, ed. and arr. by John Bell, Music: TraditionalZimbabwe; adap. from English source as taught by Tarasai, ed. and arr. by John Bell; OneLicense.net License #A-709746

(11:00) Communion Hymn Wonder, Love and Praise #795 Come now, O Prince of Peace

Words: Geonyong Lee; para. Marion Pope, alt.; Music: O-so-so, Geonyong Lee; OneLicense.net License #A-709746

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONPlease stand.

Let us pray.

God of abundance,you have fed uswith the bread of life and cup of salvation;you have united uswith Christ and one another;and you have made us onewith all your people in heaven and on earth.Now send us forthin the power of your Spirit,that we may proclaimyour redeeming love to the worldand continue for everin the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Almighty and everliving God, we mostheartily thank thee for that thou dostfeed us, in these holy mysteries, withthe spiritual food of the most preciousbody and Blood of thy Son our SaviorJesus Christ; and dost assure us therebyof thy favor and goodness towards us;and that we are very membersincorporate in the mystical body of thySon, the blessed company of all faithfulpeople; and are also heirs, throughhope, of thy everlasting kingdom. Andwe humbly beseech thee, O heavenlyFather, so to assist us with thy grace,that we may continue in that holyfellowship, and do all such good worksas thou hast prepared for us to walk in;through Jesus Christ our Lord, towhom, with thee and the Holy Ghost,be all honor and glory, world withoutend. Amen.

EASTER BLESSING

May Almighty God, who has redeemed us and made us beloved children through theresurrection of Jesus Christ, bestow upon you the riches of God’s blessing. Holy eternalMajesty, † Holy incarnate Word, Holy abiding Spirit, Bless you for evermore. Amen.

(9:15/11:00) Recessional Hymn Wonder, Love and Praise #778 We all are one in mission

Words: Rusty Edwards (b. 1955); Music: Nyland, Finnish folk melody; adapt. and harm. David Evans (1874-1948);OneLicense.net License #A-709746

DISMISSAL The Hymnal #S-175

Let us go forth intothe world, rejoicingin the power of theSpirit, Alleluia,Alleluia.

Thanks be to God,Alleluia, Alleluia.

The Holy Eucharist, Dismissals in Easter Season; OneLicense.net License #A-709746

PostludeVivace in Aby Maurice Greene

Thank You for Worshiping with Us!Please return this bulletin to an usher or the bulletin basketat the back of church so it can be used for the next service.

Please take the announcement sheet home.

We invite you to join us in the Parish Hall for Coffee Hour.We proudly serve Equal Exchange organic coffee and teas.

Thank you to all who contributedto the Easter Flowers and Music

Susan LefkowCheryl Jarvis ....................................... in memory of Cindy KocolMeg and Alex Kalish .......................... in thanksgiving for the life of Louise DeVitaJoe Graham ......................................... in memory of Joe and Elaine GrahamDrew Williams ................................... in memory of Myrna GurhrieBarbara Cohn...................................... in memory of Marie and Robert GallagherCharles Marino .................................. in memory of David, Mary Jo, Gay and Gage Marino –

our guardian angelsDolly York ......................................... in memory of my grandparents, Astor and Juliana,

Florencio and Maxima, and in thanksgiving for the100th birthday of Yaho Fuji

Christina Calvit .................................. in memory of Thomas CalvitTom Irvine.......................................... in memory of James IrvineRuth Edwards ..................................... in memory of Margaret EdwardsPat Dwyer ........................................... in memory of Mary Jo DwyerCarol Conway..................................... in thanksgiving for the Nelson and Conway families

Thank you to the Altar GuildChristina Calvit, Cheryl Kreiman, Directors

Dee Barrett, Oriana Bradley, Kathy Broderick, Bill Cikanek, Hugh Colburn, Barbara Cohn,Connie Frontzak-Ziegler, Maureen Frontzak-Ziegler, Krystyna Gallagher, Cheryl Jarvis,

Sharron Harmening, Angela McCormick, Debbie Maher, Lourdes Roberts, Samantha Salus,Deborah Stewart, Elizabeth Smolinski, Dolly York

Thank you to the ChoirDee Murphy, Director, Mio Nakamura, Organist

Andria Anderson, Geneva Gage, Rich Gage, Karen Hoyer, Cheryl Jarvis,Kate Kamphausen, Adam Malson, Ned Martin, Jason Martin, Duncan Moore,

Dana Renninger, Elizabeth Smolinski, John Smolinski, Carlisle Wagner Sherer.























Today’s Ministers of the LiturgyMinister of Ceremonies Hugh ColburnPresider/Preacher The Rev. Kara Wagner ShererDeacon The Rev. Patt MoserOrganist Mio NakamuraChoir Director Dee MurphyChoir Andria Anderson, Geneva Gage, Rich Gage, Karen Hoyer, Cheryl Jarvis,

Kate Kamphausen, Adam Malson, Ned Martin, Jason Martin,Duncan Moore, Dana Renninger, Elizabeth Smolinski,Carlisle Wagner Sherer

Altar Guild Deborah Stewart, Hugh Colburn, Connie Frontzak-Ziegler,Maureen Frontzak-Ziegler, Bill Cikanek

Flowers Dolly YorkBread Baker Maureen Frontzak-ZieglerNursery Caregiver Alejandra SánchezSunday School Teachers Shelly Wright, Kathleen MartinBulletin Art Francis AllendeCounters Susan Turner, Marj Monaghan

8:00 9:15 11:00Ushers Krystyna Gallagher Cheryl Kreiman

Joe LillDan KellyZac Lowing

Server/Crucifer Pat Dwyer Kitara Bradley Cheryl JarvisAcolytes Leander Daszczuk

Carter Mayberry1st Reading Hugh Colburn Lisa Mayberry Juanita RamanPsalm Gregg Gallagher2nd Reading Liz Jurkacek Elizabeth SmolinskiIntercessor Marvin Childress Angela McCormick Kate KamphausenCommunion Ministers Cheryl Kreiman Susan TurnerVestry Greeter Nancy Little Leanne GehrigCoffee Hour Hugh Colburn

Leslye MartinezCheryl KreimanRuth Edwards

Dee MurphyKarin Assmar

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