WELCOME! We are delighted to have you with us today. You are invited to God’s table to receive communion and to share in our community. If you are visiting, please introduce yourself and fill out a Welcome Card. Place the card in the offering plate or hand it to an usher. If you are looking for a church to call home, you are welcome here!

CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN’SChildren’s Chapel is offered for ages ten and under during the Gospel and Sermon, with infant and toddler care in the nursery. We enjoy a family worship service and Children’s Sermon on the second Sunday of the month.

Sunday, May 6, 2018Sixth Sunday of EaStEr

10:00 a.M. holy EuchariSt

THE WORD OF GODOPENING HYMN “All Creatures of Our God and King” vs. 1-3, The Hymnal 400The People stand as able for the Hymn and opening

THE OPENING ACCLAMATIONCelebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITYAlmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

We welcome David Wagner on organ, piano and Hilary Camino on vocals.

GATHERING HYMN “Glorify Thy Name” The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming Songbook

THE COLLECT OF THE DAYCelebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray. O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LESSONSThe People Sita rEadinG froM thE nEW tEStaMEnt

actS 10:44-48While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, “Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.

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

PSalM 98Remaining seated, the Lector and the People say the Psalm responsively

1 Sing to the Lord a new song, *for he has done marvelous things.

2 With his right hand and his holy arm *has he won for himself the victory.

3 The Lord has made known his victory; *his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.

4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

6 Sing to the Lord with the harp, *with the harp and the voice of song.

7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn *shout with joy before the King, the Lord.

8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *the lands and those who dwell therein.

9 Let the rivers clap their hands, *and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord

when he comes to judge the earth. 10 In righteousness shall he judge the world *

and the peoples with equity.

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1 John 5:1-6Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifi es, for the Spirit is the truth.

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

ALLELUIA VERSE “Celtic Alleluia”The People stand as able for the hymn and the Gospel The hymn is sung before the Gospel and then again after the Gospel

THE HOLY GOSPELJohn 15:9-17Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON Brian NystromThe People may be seated A moment of silence will be observed for refl ection after the sermon

THE NICENE CREED BooK of coMMon PrayEr (BcP): P. 358The People stand as able and say together

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BcP: forM ii, P. 385In the silence after each bidding, the People may offer their own prayers, kneeling or standing

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

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe People sit. The Revelations Newsletter is available in the Narthex and Hansen Hall for more information on what is happening around the parish.

THE HOLY COMMUNIONOFFERTORY “Glory Bound” Wailin’ Jennys performed by Hilary CaminoWhen I hear that trumpet sound I will lay my burdens downI will lay them deep into the ground Then I’ll know that I am glory boundI’ll be traveling far from home But I won’t be looking for to roamI’ll be crossing o’er the great divide In a better home soon I will resideHallelujahWhen I’m in my resting place I’ll look on my mother’s faceNever more will I have to know All the loneliness that plagues me soSo I’m waiting for that train to come And I know where she’s coming fromListen can you hear her on the track When I board I won’t be looking backHallelujah

PRESENTATION HYMN “In the Lord” Taize SongbookThe People stand as able

GREAT THANKSGIVING BcP: EuchariStic PrayEr B, P. 367The People remain standing

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SanctuS “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord” Wonder, Love, and Praise 858The Celebrant & the People sing together

The People kneel or stand as the Celebrant continues with the Great Thanksgiving

BREAKING OF THE BREAD As the Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread, a period of silence is kept

“Alleluia” Taize

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

This is Christ’s table, and Christ is our host at this feast. Children of any age and people of any denomination are welcome to receive communion. Gluten-free hosts are available upon request. If you are unable to come forward, but desire Communion, please notify an usher. If, for whatever reason, you do not wish to receive bread or wine, you are invited to come forward for a blessing.

A member of St. John’s Healing Ministry is available to be a companion in prayer in the Columbarium to the left of the main altar during Communion.

COMMUNION HYMNS The People are invited to sing

“One Bread, One Body” Lift Every Voice and Sing 151

“Let Us Break Bread Together” Lift Every Voice and Sing 152

POST COMMUNION PRAYERThe People kneel or stand as ableCelebrant Let us pray.Celebrant Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of & People your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the

Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING The Priest blesses the people

CLOSING HYMN “Each Little Flower That Opens” vs. 1-3, The Hymnal 405

THE DISMISSALAs the procession passes down the aisle, you are invited to face the doors of the church for the DismissalDeacon Alleluia, Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Risen Christ. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

POSTLUDE

We invite you to join us for Coffee Hour in Hansen Hall after the service.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY!To learn more about St. John’s Episcopal Church go to our website, stjohnsjackson.org.

The Reverend Jimmy Bartz, RectorThe Reverend Brian NystromThe Reverend Suzanne Harris The Reverend Mary EricksonPam Phillips, Music Director

Kirsten Farney, Music AssistantMargaret Hutton, Director of Faith, Care & Action

Catherine Morahan, Director of the Children & Youth CommunityPam Woodson, Parish Life

Robyn Reed, Director of OperationsHaley Deming, Communications DirectorLiz Collins, Assistant to the Pastoral Staff

Tim Schwarz, SextonLonnie Brown, Browse ‘N Buy Manager

Blakeney Spong, Bright Beginnings Preschool Director