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St. Philip’s Episcopal ChurchFourth Sunday of Easter
May 7, 20178:00 AM
Christ and a Monk Hold the Ends of a Staff and Two Shepherds with their Flock.
Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina
The Right Reverend Rob Skirving, BishopThe Reverend Canon James Hanisian, Priest-in ChargeThe Reverend W. Reginald Simmons, Assistant Rector
THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE ONE
BCP
Opening Acclamation 323Collect for Purity 323Gloria 324
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people; Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calleth us each by name, and follow where he doth lead; who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Word of the Lord
A Lesson from the Acts of the Apostles (2:42-47)
Those who had been baptized devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 231 The LORD is my shepherd; *
I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *and leads me beside still waters.
3 He revives my soul *and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.
4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; *for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; *you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
A Lesson from the First Letter of Peter (2:19-25)
It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.
“He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (10:1-10)People: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Sermon Canon James HanisianThe Nicene Creed 326The Prayers of the People 328 The Confession 330The AbsolutionThe Peace 332 Announcements
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory(Congregation stands and says the following with the presentation of gifts.)“All things come of Thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee.”
The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Prayer I 333The Lord’s Prayer 336 The Breaking of the Bread 337 Prayer of Humble Access 337Communion (All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. If you would like a gluten free wafer, please let the priest know.)
Post Communion Prayer 339 BlessingDismissal
We would like to extend a warm welcome to any visitors who may be with us this morning and invite you to fill out a visitor's card, as
well as join us for coffee and further fellowship in the bell tower narthex following the service.
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Craig Thomas by Bonnie Thomas and Family.
LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS8:00 AM – Jacquie McNutt (POP), Mary Russell, Rin Fraize (1st)10:30 AM – Yvonne Moody (POP), Ellen Wester (1st)
LAY READERS8:00 AM – Carol Fraize (Psalm), Steve Russell (2nd)10:30 AM – Susan Chase (Psalm), Mary Frere (2nd)
USHERS/GREETERS8:00 AM – Paul Miller, Deborah Miller, Steve Russell10:30 AM – Gene Myers, Larry Parker, Ida Parker, Bill Eberle, Linda Eberle
ACOLYTES – Jacob Killough, Winston Simmons, Savannah Simmons, Sarah Killough, Hayley Pittenger
EUCHARISTIC VISITORS – Dick Lee, Jenny Lee
VESTRY PERSONS OF THE DAY – Dana Richardson, Bill Bittenbender
CALENDAR
Monday, May 811:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Community Lunch (Parish Hall)2:00 PM – Seekers (Parish Hall)4:00 – 5:30 PM – Stephen Ministry Supervision (Parish Hall)
Tuesday, May 912:00 PM – Deanery Clerics Luncheon (Parish Hall)2:00 PM – Outreach Committee (Upstairs- Office Building)
Wednesday, May 109:00 AM – Centering Prayer and Meditation (Parish Hall)10:00 AM - Bible Study (Parish Hall)12:00 PM – Noonday Service (Chapel of the Cross)4:00 – 5:30 PM – Stephen Ministry Supervision (Parish Hall)7:00PM - Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Thursday, May 112:00 PM – Financial Advisory Committee Meeting (Parish Hall-Upstairs)8:00PM - AA (Parish Hall)
Sunday, May 14 – Mother’s Day8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist (Rite I)8:30- 10:00 AM – Men’s Club Breakfast (Parish Hall)10:30 AM – Children’s Sunday School 10:30 AM – Holy Eucharist (Rite II)~12:00 PM – Strawberry Social Coffee Hour by The Diaper Ministry
St. Philip’s Vestry
Senior Warden Ruth Smith - 910-409-9325 or [email protected] Warden Bill Bittenbender - 910-253-9846 or [email protected]
Congregational Development
Fallon Pearce - 910-612-2889 or [email protected]
Education Jennifer Williams - 910-523-1391 or [email protected]
Evangelism and Outreach
Dana Richardson - 910-754-8138 or [email protected]
Pastoral Care Mike Chase - 704-616-5896 or [email protected] Barbara Edwards - 910-253-6933 or [email protected]
Social Fellowship
Marty Younts - 336-250-9465 or [email protected] Maryann Darzano - 910-253-4313 or [email protected]
Stewardship Bill Carney - 301-351-2450 or [email protected] Gersen - 910-363-5025 or [email protected]
Worship Maitland Barnes – 252-373-3021 or [email protected]
Appointed OfficersBob Fuchs – Treasurer – [email protected]
Ricky Evans – Verger – 910-457-1129 or [email protected] Fox - Clerk
A Place for Notes
Parish StaffPriest-in-Charge: The Reverend Canon James Hanisian Assistant Rector: The Reverend W. Reginald Simmons
Organist-Choirmaster: Mrs. Deborah Skillman Parish Administrator: Mrs. Lorraine Beamer
Sexton: Ms. Kitty Stanton
St. Philip’s Episcopal ChurchP.O. Box 10476, Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5643, 910-457-6991 (Fax)Email: [email protected]: www.stphilipschurch.org
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