Thursday, April 30, 2009

EASTER 4: SUNDAY MAY 3

I am the good shepherd, says the Lord: I know my own and my own know me. (John 10.14)

Opening Hymn: Praise to the Lord (CP 382)

Collect for Today: O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do your will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Children’s Time He Came Down (CP 368)

First Reading: Acts 4: 5-12

Psalm 23: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (CP 520)

Second Reading: 1 John 3:16-24

Gradual: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (CP 585)

Gospel: John 10: 11-18

Offertory: Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us (CP 564)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page 193)

Breaking of Bread #8 (BAS page 213)

Communion Music:
Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless (CP 85)
Alleluia, Glory to God (CP 457)

Prayer after Communion: God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Recessional: More Than We Can Ask or Imagine (CP 86)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Richard F.
Prayers for Healing: Fletsch F.
Communion Asst: Hazel A.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Joan K., Harvey P.
Lectors 10 am: Nancy L., Rita H.
Coffee Fellowship: Dianne J., Jim S.
Greeter 8 am:
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.

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