EASTER 5: SUNDAY, MAY 10 2009

I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord. Those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit. (John 14.6)

Opening Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (CP 425)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, your son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: He Came Down (CP 368)

First Reading: Acts 8: 25-40

Psalm 22: 25-31 (BAS page 730)

Second Reading: 1John 4:7-21

Gradual: God the Creator (CP 445)

Gospel: John 15:1-8

Offertory: Come Down, O Love Divine (CP 645)

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page 193)

Breaking of Bread #8 (BAS page 213)

Communion Music:
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song (CP 635)
Ubi Caritas et Amor (CP 553)

Prayer after Communion: God of love, in this Eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing (CP 570)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Prayers for Healing: Lesley E.
Communion Asst: Audrey D.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Edith P., Anne L.
Lectors 10 am: Beth T., Margaret B.
Coffee Fellowship: Len P. Family
Greeters 8 am: Carroll & Gord M.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.