Sunday, May 10, 2020FiFth Sunday oF EaStEr

PRELUDE “Morning Has Broken” The Hymnal 8

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOMENT OF QUIETOur service begins with the ringing of a bell and moment of intentional quiet.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAYWelcome to our worship over the web. You can access worship services On Demand after they are aired by

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THE WORD OF GODTHE OPENING ACCLAMATIONClergy Leader Alleluia. Christ is risen.People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITYGod of Love, you know our inner-most thoughts and the deepest secrets of our hearts. Holy Spirit, move into our lives with your mercy and forgiveness, cleanse us and make us whole, so that we are ready to serve you and your creation with love. Amen. Clergy Leader Lord, have mercy.People Christ, have mercy.Clergy Leader Lord, have mercy.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAYClergy Leader The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Clergy Leader Let us pray. Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LESSONSThe People Sita rEading FroM thE nEw tEStaMEnt 1 PEtEr 2:2-10Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in scripture: “See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner,” and “A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Clergy The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

PSalM 31:1-5,15-16Typically, we read the Psalms responsively. While separated, let’s read the Psalms in unison as a symbol of our enduring connection.

1 In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; * deliver me in your righteousness. 2 Incline your ear to me; * make haste to deliver me.

3 Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; * for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me. 4 Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, * for you are my tower of strength. 5 Into your hands I commend my spirit, * for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. 15 My times are in your hand; * rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. 16 Make your face to shine upon your servant, * and in your loving-kindness save me.”

THE HOLY GOSPELJohn 14:1-14Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus told his disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON Jimmy Bartz, Brian NystromDuring our time of worship over the web, our sermons will be a conversation among the clergy.

MAKE YOUR OWN EXPRESSION OF LOVEEach week going forward we’ll deliver some homework—an opportunity for us to apply practically what the story teaches us, helping us to creatively embody the faith in real time!

MUSIC “Peace in the Valley”Kirsten Farney, vocalist, David Wagner, piano

CHRISTIAN AFFIRMATION IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINTYWe believe in God the Creator;who reminds us, in the drawing of every new day,that new life is possible.We believe in the wonder and grandeur of a universewhere the whole of life is called to livein harmony of careWe believe in Jesus Christ,who prayed in the mountains of peace,and brought us the Wordin mustard seeds and fig trees of blessing,whose footsteps touched the earth in loveand who invites us to follow.We believe in the Holy Spirit,whose wisdom often liesembedded in ancient peoples.They trod lightly across deserts andlived gently among plants and creatures.They reached respectfully for the mystery,which is God with us,the one who never leaves us or forsakes us.We believe in the everlasting hope,the great calling of the people of God, the church,for the transforming of all things,which is possible in God.Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Clergy Leader and People pray responsivelyClergy LeaderWith all our heart and mind, let us pray to God, saying: O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

In this time of confusion, vulnerability and uncertainty, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That our spiritual leaders may serve your people in ways that demonstrate your love and healing power, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That the leaders of this nation, and all others in authority, may be guided by your Wisdom, and find strength and courage to know and accomplish your purposes in the midst of these troubling times, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That all peoples of the earth, especially the most vulnerable among us, be kept safe. Let us pray to God for the special needs of our congregation, especially those on our parish prayer list.People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time.O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Anglican Church of KenyaPartner ParishesChurch of St. John the Evangelist, Hastings, EnglandSanta Maria Magdalena, Favorito, Cuba La Gran Familia, Cuauhtémoc, MexicoDiocesan Cycle of Prayer St. Andrew’s, MeeteeseServing in the MilitaryLt. Jr. Grade Lee BarkerPvt. First Class August BoldtPvt. First Class Briton BommerCharlie EzzellPvt. Jacob FarneyCaptain Alic KelsoLt. Wolf KlotzStaff Sgt. Brian Luciano In Need of ComfortJacque AbramsMark BernalEric BertelsonPaul BlumenauerRebecca BollmanMarion BuchenrothStan BurchMari CoteSilvia Davila Meghan DavisWarren DevineyMelissa EastmanGaleAmy GlasgowRobin KoopErnie LaBelle & Frances PollakNed LeyendeckerJulie MathesMarc McCrary Nancy PariseeTony PaulusSvetlana PolyanskayaJim RossRobKelly SalesSue SalzmannSusie SheffieldStephanMary TalismanRussell TannerNikki ThompsonJohn VogtJean WebberAnn WillottCindy WindfieldEvelyn WolfeCelebrating BirthdaysPeter BlumenauerPhil BollmanCharlie BradleyLisa CraigheadMary Grace GoettlerSharon HilpertJim Kandolin Karin KingAl MackerLynne MatthewsJackie MieleShawn MilneJude MooneyColette MooreRod NewcombKate PerryAllison von MaurKristina WadeLou WadePam WoodsonRob WoodsonKnox ZazzaraCelebrating AnniversariesHerb & Amy BrooksMatt & Pam GothamClark & Andy MacKenzieJim & Dale NaylorLarry & Bev Scott

That we, your people may find joy in compassion and unity, that we may find new ways to connect and love one another. Let us pray to God in thanksgiving for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries:O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That we may have patience as your work in the world unfolds. That we do not fall into despair but rise in hope, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness,hear our prayer.

That those who have died may find peace and joy among the communion of saints, let us pray to God. People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

Lord, we give you thanks for our mothers. We are grateful that you chose to give us life through them. Thank you for the sacrifices they make in carrying and nurturing us. We thank you for the women who raised us, who were our mothers in childhood—whether birth mother or adopted mother or older sister or aunt or grandmother or stepmother or someone else—thank you for those women who held us and fed us, who cared for us and kissed away our pain. We pray that our lives may reflect the love they showed us, and that they would be pleased to be called our mom.

Clergy Leader God whose vision spans all the ages of the earth, help us to see beyond this moment and to embrace the wider perspective of your whole creation. Deliver us from fear and lead us into a way of love and justice that makes room for all peoples. Send your Spirit among us that we may know the healing power of your love. All this we ask through your son, Jesus, the reconciler of the world. Amen.

THE PEACEThe People stand as ableClergy Leader The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

BLESSINGThe Priest blesses the people

THE DISMISSALDeacon Alleluia, Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Risen Christ. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

POSTLUDE “Lord, Be Glorified”

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