May 3, 2015

The Gathering of the Community

The Easter Greeting                                                                  Pg. 185

Alleluia! Christ is risen.

       The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

May his grace and peace be with you.

       May he fill our hearts with joy.

Hymn 378: Crown Him with Many Crowns

The Collect of the Day

The Proclamation of the Word

First Reading: Acts 8:26-40

Psalm 22:24-30

Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-21

Anthem: Alleluia!

The Gospel: John 15:1-8

Sermon

An Affirmation of Faith (see the other side)

The Prayers

The Prayers of the People

The Peace

Announcements

The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist

Hymn (offertory): Joy, Joy, Joy

Prayer over the Gifts

Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

The Breaking of the Bread

Lamb of God

Hymns-during-communion:

- How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

- 56: I Am the Bread, The Bread of Life

The Scattering (Mark 4:20)

Hymn 504: Jesu, Jesu

Prayer after Communion

Blessing

Hymn 482: Come and Journey

Scattering