Easter 4 - May 12, 2019

The Gathering of the Community

The Easter Greeting           Pg. 185

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
       The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

May God’s Grace and peace be with you.

       May God fill our hearts with joy.

Hymn 320: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

The Collect of the Day

The Proclamation of the Word

First Reading: Acts 9:36-43

Psalm 23 (Hymn 519)

Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17

Hymn 486: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

The Gospel: John 10:22-30

Sermon:

The Creed  Pg. 189

The Prayers of the Community

Prayers of the People: inspired by the writing of Jean Vanier (from 1000 World Prayers)

the Peace

Announcements & Transition

The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist

Hymn (offertory) 336: Masithi: Amen

Prayer over the Gifts

Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer  Pg. 211

The Breaking of the Bread

Lamb of God

Hymns-during-communion:

- 508: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

- 65: Here, Lord, We Take the Broken Bread

- We Remember You (P121)

The Sending Forth of the Community

Hymn: I Look to the Shepherd (P183)

Prayer after Communion

Doxology & Blessing

Hymn 212: Alleluia! The Strife Is O’er

The Scattering (Mark 4:20)