All Saints ChurchWinnipeg, Manitoba

Corner of Broadway & Osborne

4th Sunday of EasterMay 3, 2020

Rector: The Reverend Brent Neumann Email: brentneumann@mymts.netOutreach Minister: The Reverend Barbara ShoomskiHonorary Assistant: The Rt. Rev. Donald Phillips, The Rev. Canon A. M. L. Klassen

The Rev. Julie CollingsMusic Minister: Dr. Dietrich BartelWardens Team: Sandi Mielitz, Jocelyn Bartel, Gela Stach, Carl HarrisonTreasurer: John Van BenthemChurch Office: Catherine AtkinAddress: 175 Colony Street; Winnipeg, MB. R3C 1W2Telephone: 204.786.4765 Facebook: allsaintsaliveWebsite: allsaintswinnipeg.ca Church Email Address: allsts@mymts.net

We acknowledge that we meet and work in the Treaty 1 Land, the traditional land of the Anishinaabe, Cree, and Dakota people and the homeland of the Metis Nation.

We are grateful for their stewardship of this land and their hospitality which allows us to live, work and serve God the Creator here.

4th Sunday of EasterPrelude Pastorale J. S. Bach

Processional Hymn 1Rejoice In God, All Earthly Lands CP 3511 Rejoice in God, all earthly lands, 3 Like sheep, we wander without aimand lift your hands in song and prayer. unless our shepherd’s voice is heard.Delight to live by God’s commands; In trust we call upon God’s namesing joyful praises everywhere. for daily bread and gracious word.

2 Know this: we serve the Holy One, 4 On God, our Maker, we dependto whom our restless souls belong. for love that’s gracious, strong, and sure.We have our breath through God alone, God’s faithfulness shall never end;to whom we raise our grateful song. from age to age it shall endure.

Celebrant Alleluia! Christ is risen.People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Celebrant May his grace and peace be with you.People May he fill our hearts with joy.

Celebrant Almighty God,People to you all hearts are open,

all desires known,and from you no secrets are hidden.Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love you,and worthily magnify your holy name;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

2Gloria

The Collect of the DayCelebrant O God of peace,People 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. Amen.

First Reading Acts 2:42-47They 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 3 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 LordPeople Thanks be to God.

2PSALM 23REFRAIN:

3The LORD / is my shepherd; I shall not / be in want.

He makes me lie / down in green pastures and leads me be-/ side still waters.

He re-/ vives my soul and guides me along right pathways for / his Name’s sake.

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. REFRAIN

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.

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. REFRAIN

Second Reading 1 Peter 2:19-25For it is to your credit if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, where is the credit in 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 LordPeople Thanks be to God.

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Anthem Sicut cervus Palestrina4As a deer longs for flowing streams,

so my soul longs for you, O God.My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

When shall I come and behold the face of God?

Gradual Alleluia! Give Thanks CP 405Refrain

Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.

1 Jesus is Lord of all the earth; 2 Spread the good news 0’er all the earth:

he is the king of creation. Refrain Jesus has died and is risen. Refrain

Reader The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.People Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Gospel John 10:1-10‘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 Christ.People Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Gradual Hymn Alleluia! Give Thanks CP 4053 We have been crucified with Christ: 4 Come, let us praise the living God,now we shall live forever. Refrain joyfully sing to our Savi0ur. Refrain

Sermon The Rev. Brent Neumann

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The Nicene Creed

Celebrant Let us confess our faith, as we sayPeople We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made.For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven:by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,and was made man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures;he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father.With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified.He has spoken through the prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the

world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People 5Let us pray to our risen Saviour on behalf of the Church, the world, and all people according to their need.

A brief silence

Gracious and caring God, we give you thanks for being our Good Shepherd. We thank you for being the gate to abundant life, even as we walk through death-shadowed valleys. Thank you for knowing us by name, for claiming us as your own, and for guiding us until we are safely in your house forever.

O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock.

O Faithful Shepherd, defend your flock, the Church, from peril, and from the false teachings of wolves and persecutors. Provide for its needs, and lead it in paths of righteousness. Through its ministry, and through the work of all its ministers and workers, lead many to hear your voice and follow you.O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock. 6You are the Good Shepherd of this congregation. Lead us with your Word. Prepare our table with your Body and Blood. Teach us to do your will with glad and faithful hearts. And use us to lead many into your safe keeping.O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock.

In this stressful time of uncertainty, many are struggling in their daily lives and routines. Be the Good Shepherd to all young people and students as they try to come to terms with the realities of the present situation. Be with families, particularly single parent families, as they struggle to cope with all of the extra pressures, fears, and uncertainties of today.O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock.

You are the Gate for your sheep. Protect the people of every nation from false shepherds; from rulers who care more for their own interests than the good of their people; and from all the threatening dangers of this world. Bring peace in places of violence; rich pasture in places of poverty; and true righteousness in places of injustice.O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock.

Loving God, we confess that too often we have not listened to your shepherding voice, even though we know it. Our faith has been uncertain, our forgiveness too slow, and our compassion wavering. Too often we have followed the voices of wolves and false prophets, instead of yours, our true shepherd. We confess that we have strayed from your design and will for our lives, and we are deeply sorry. We ask for your compassion and forgiveness, for you to take us by the hand, and guide us into your life-giving fold.O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock.

You are the Shepherd who leads us through dark valleys shadowed by suffering. We remember at this time all the victims of the violence and carnage in Nova Scotia. Words fail us, and our understanding cannot grasp the tragedy. At this time we also remember all those known to us. Be the strong Guide and sure comfort of all who call upon you, especially: Chantal, Barbara, Margaret, Kay, Chris, Arthur, Jock, Harald, Shirley, Judy, Ann, Ellie, Elizabeth and Russ. Fill them with your abundant life; keep them steadfast in faith; and strengthen and bless all who care for them.

O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock.

Lord Jesus, you prepare a table for us in the presence of our last enemy, death itself. Thank you for leading home all who listened to your voice in their earthly life. Teach us to hear your voice, nourish us at your Table, and defend us from all our foes. Fix our eyes upon your Cross, and lead us through the valley of death’s dread shadows. Bring us into your Father’s house, where with all whom you claim as your dear flock, we shall receive the abundant life which you share with your Father and the Holy Spirit.O Great Shepherd,Be with your flock. 7Great Shepherd, fulfil now our prayers and petitions as may be best for us, granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come eternal life; for you, Father, are good and loving, and we glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, in the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

(Prayers prepared by Dietrich Bartel, based on lutherancore.website.)

The PeaceCelebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

Offertory Hymn 6Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless CP 851 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless 3 Be known to us in breaking bread,

your chosen pilgrim flock but do not then depart;with manna in the wilderness, Saviour, abide with us, and spreadwith water from the rock. your table in our heart.

2 We would not live by bread alone, 4 Lord, sup with us in love divinebut by your word of grace, your body and your blood,in strength of which we travel on that living bread, that heavenly wine,to our abiding place. be our immortal food.

Offering PrayerCelebrant God of loving care,People you wash away our sins in water,

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. Amen.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.

Celebrant We give you thanks and praise, almighty God,for the gift of a world full of wonder,

and for our life which comes from you.By your power you sustain the universe.

People Glory to you for ever and ever.

Celebrant You created us to love you with all our heart,and to love each other as ourselves,but we rebel against you by the evil that we do.

8In Jesus, your Son,you bring healing to our worldand gather us into one great family.Therefore, with all who serve youon earth and in heaven,we praise your wonderful name, as we sing

Sanctus

Celebrant We give you thanks and praise, loving Father,because in sending Jesus, your Son, to us

you showed us how much you love us.He cares for the poor and the hungry.He suffers with the sick and the rejected.Betrayed and forsaken, he did not strike backbut overcame hatred with love.On the crosshe defeated the power of sin and death.By raising him from the deadyou show us the power of your loveto bring new life to all your people.

People Glory to you for ever and ever. 9Celebrant Gracious God,

we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus,and we offer ourselves to you in him.Send your Holy Spirit on us that we may know the presence of Jesusand share in the life of the family of your children.

People Glory to you for ever and ever.

Celebrant Father, you call us to be your servants;fill us with the courage and love of Jesus,that all the world may gather in joyat the table of your kingdom.We sing your praise, almighty Father,through Jesus, our Lord,in the power of the Holy Spirit,now and for ever.

People Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen.

Celebrant And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us,we are bold to say,

All Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.

Celebrant God of steadfast love,All watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son.

May we 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. Amen.

Celebrant Glory to God,All whose power, working in us,

can do infinitely morethan we can ask or imagine.Glory to God from generation to generation,in the Church and in Christ Jesus,for ever and ever. Amen. 10

Blessing

Hymn 7The Lord’s My Shepherd CP 519

1 The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want:3 Yea, though I walk through death’s dark vale,he makes me down to lie yet will I fear no illin pastures green; he leadeth me for thou art with me, and thy rodthe quiet waters by. and staff me comfort still.

2 My soul he doth restore again, 4 My table thou hast furnishedand me to walk doth make in presence of my foes;within the paths of righteousness, my head thou dost with oil anoint,even for his own name’s sake. and my cup overflows.

5 Goodness and mercy all my lifeshall surely follow me,and in God’s house for evermoremy dwelling place shall be.

DismissalLeader Go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia!People Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

Postlude

Our Mission StatementAll Saints Anglican Church is dedicated to be a faithful mission,

to proclaim the word of God and become a living example through love, peace, justice and equality within a diverse community.

Those celebrating birthdays this week: Mercy Echeonwu.

Cycle of Prayer –May 3, 2020Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: we pray for Linda, our Primate; Mark, our National Indigenous Anglican Bishop; Greg, our Metropolitan; Geoffrey, our Bishop; Jason, the MNO Synodical Bishop; Michael,

our Companion Diocese Bishop, for Archbishop Anne Germond, Assisting Bishop Thomas A. Corston, and the people of the Missionary area of Moosonee.

Diocese of Rupert’s Land: we pray for our congregations and our communities.

In our parish family: we pray for Chantal, Barbara, Margaret, Kay, Chris, Arthur, Jock, Harald, Shirley, Judy, Ann, Ellie, Elizabeth and Russ. 11

NoticesPrayers from Parishioners: During the coming weeks you may wish to have a loved one’s name added to our Parish Prayer List. This list, which is usually included in the Prayers of the People each week, has now been added to the Cycle of Prayers. (see above) Please be sure to email or call the office if you wish to have names added to this list. The list will be updated on a weekly basis.

Diocesan Update: Please continue to follow Bishop Geoff’s most current Directive on the Diocesan Website. http://www.rupertsland.ca/Our church office is now closed in response to the directive from the Government of Manitoba.Catherine will be working from home and is able to respond to email and voice mail from home during regular business hours. (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)  Catherine will also be available for calls and/or picking up messages on Mondays and Fridays.   When leaving a message or sending an email please indicate if it is an urgent matter.

Prayer Group: this week the Prayer Group is praying for Felix Chibe, Glory Chinda, Catherine & David Chung, Kay Condra and their families.

Tablets needed!! All Saints parishioners, who are in hospitals and care homes, are lacking the ability to be able to access our services. Our hope is to give them the tools that they need to access our Sunday services and website. We would really appreciate it if you could call the church office, should you have a used tablet that you are willing to loan or donate.

Church Expenses: Unfortunately, the costs associated with running a parish continues, which means it is important that we try and maintain our weekly offering to the church. The request from both the Treasurer and Corporation is to reach out to our community and remind them of this ongoing need. If you would like to be put on preauthorized payments it will make your efforts much more seamless. We can provide the forms to make this happen. Simply contact the office and someone will get back to you.

Local Food Banks Need Help: We know that the need for donations to local food banks has increased and the efforts to provide support is becoming more strained. If you can drop food off to your local food bank, make a donation, or would like us to assist in delivering items please let us know.

Need Supplies?: For those of you who are shut in and unable to get out to pick up needed supplies, please let us know. We have a number of people who have offered to help individuals should anyone have a need in our community.

Next week’s readings are: Acts 7:55-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14

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