Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 Prelude “Kyrie” from Petite Messe...
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Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017
Prelude “Kyrie” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini Welcome Opening Hymn O Blessed Spring ELW 447 Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
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Building and nurturing a faith community through Worshiping, Welcoming, Growing, and Serving.
Welcome to Worship at St. John’s! St. John’s is a worshiping community for everyone. Whether this is your first time here or if you
have lost count, thank you for coming! Communion is served weekly at St. John’s, and all are
welcome to receive it; wine, grape juice, and gluten-free wafers are available. Following the
service, coffee, doughnuts, and spritely conversation can be found in the fellowship hall.
Welcome!
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Confession and Forgiveness In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom 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 Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God,
we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned
against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have
left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our
neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.
Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your
ways, to the glory of your holy name.
Amen.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive
together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩Jesus Christ, your sins
are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ
may live in your hearts through faith.
Amen.
Kyrie
...in faith
WELCOME!
God is here for you.
If you have a prayer of
celebration or concern
that you would like
included in the prayers,
please complete the
white card located in
the pew rack and place
it in the offering plate
during the offering.
FRIENDS—Welcome!
Thank you for
worshiping at St.
John’s today.
You are welcome to
participate in every
part of the worship
service, including Holy
Communion.
If you would like more
information about this
congregation and its
ministry in the world,
please ask!
You’re also welcome
to fill out a white
Fellowship Card in
your pew rack and
place it in the offering
plate.
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Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
Fulfillment of the prophesies, with scripture and water you claim people as your own.
Claim us with water and the word, so that we may rejoice in the life given to us
through the gift of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the one whose spirit lives in us,
Jesus Christ. Amen.
...in faith
Our worship leader
heralds us into song
proclaiming that right
here, right now This(!) is
the feast of victory for
our God.
Then, drawing directly
from the description of
heaven in the book of
Revelation, our voices are
joined to that heavenly
throng as we sing with
them, “Worthy is the Lamb
who was slain, to receive power
and wealth and wisdom and
might and honor and glory
and blessings!”
(Revelation 5:12)
Not only is this song a
powerful proclamation of
what God has
accomplished in Christ,
but also what now Christ
is accomplishing in us
today.
Our joint response to
singing of God’s grace
and saving work for each
of us, we then enter
corporate prayer.
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A Word for Children
Psalm 22:25-31 (read responsively by verse)
From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will pay before those who fear him. The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD. May your hearts live forever! All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD; and all the families of the nations shall worship before him. For dominion belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations. To him, indeed, shall all who sleep in the earth bow down; before him shall bow all who go down to the dust, and I shall live for him. Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the LORD, and proclaim his deliverance to a people yet unborn, saying that he has done it.
The Reading: Acts 8:26-39 Pew Bible p. 892 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon Pastor Mark
Hymn of the Day All Who Believe and Are Baptized ELW 442
Nicene Creed 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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 and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.
...in our relationships
A Year of Growing ...in our relationships
Children are welcome to
come forward for a word
from the pastor. After-
wards they are welcome to
return to their seats with
you or go to the nursery
with a Nursery Attendant.
Nursery care is offered for
children up to age 6. Also,
activity bags are available
in the narthex (entry).
Today’s Nursery
Attendants are:
Lia Gambucci
Kelley Yount
The Nursery is located at
the end of the hall to the
right of the front of the
sanctuary.
Coming next week:
Acts 15:1-18
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Prayers of the Church Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Sharing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
Offering Special Music “Qui tollis” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini
Offering Hymn
Offering Prayer
Blessed are you,
O Lord our God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us
with these gifts. With them we offer ourselves to your service and dedicate our lives to
the care and redemption of all that you have made, for the sake of him who gave
himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
...in our relationships
The Offering is an important part of Christian worship; a moment when we share God’s abundance by giving back to God what God has first given to us: our selves, time, talents, and finances.
Thank you for all the ways you live by God’s grace, sharing from what you have to empower the mission and ministry to which God has called us as St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Sonomento is the premiere adult choral ensemble at MacPhail Center for Music. Under Craig Fields’ leadership since 2007, the forty-voiced mixed chorus has gained a reputation for quality performances of major choral works, often collaborating with other ensembles around the Twin Cities. The group is dedicated to performing mainstream classical works, with orchestral accompaniment whenever possible, and to providing musical fulfillment to its members and audiences through dedication to the highest artistic standards.
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The Great Thanksgiving
The Proper Preface
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy…and join their unending hymn:
Holy, Holy, Holy
The Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive
those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For
the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
...our reach
The Great Thanksgiving
is when we lift our
hearts in thanksgiving to
a good and generous
God.
All are welcome to
commune at St. John’s.
If your child does not
yet commune, you are
welcome to bring them
forward to receive a
blessing from Pastor
Mark.
Communion will be
served from the kneelers
at the front of the
sanctuary. Ushers will
direct you forward for
distribution. You will
receive the host to eat
and then wine (red) or
juice (white) from an
individual communion
cup. Gluten-free wafers
are available. Please
indicate your need to
the server.
Please inform the ushers
if you need special
assistance, and
communion will be
brought to you.
A Year of Growing ...our reach
Invitation to Communion Come to the banquet, for all is ready for you.
Lamb of God
Communion Music “Sanctus” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini Communion Hymn I Come with Joy ELW 482
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion Let us pray. Pour out upon us the spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Announcements
The Benediction
The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon you with grace and mercy, the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.. Amen.
Sending Hymn On Our Way Rejoicing ELW 537
Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Postlude “Cum Sancto Spiritu” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini
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WORSHIP LEADERS
Presiding Minister:
Mark Tiede
Assisting Minister:
Deborah Dunham
Special Music:
Sonamento
Craig Fields, conductor
Organist: Peder Flaten
Communion Preparer: Diane Rooney
Ushers: Andy Tellijohn Brian Lensch
Nursery: Lia Gambucci Kelley Yount
Coffee Servers: Bob & Marlene Holden
Counters: Marj Sethna JoAnn Christoferson CHURCH COUNCIL
President: Steve Dosdall
Vice President: Jennifer Belz,
Interim Secretary: Jennifer Burdick
Interim Treasurer: Allan Ferguson
Members-at-Large: Bonnie Conrad Jack Hurbanis Sean Stagg Oly Stromberg Sarah Tellijohn Eric Willette
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ST JOHN’S STAFF
Pastor:
Mark A. Tiede
Dir. of Worship & Music:
Samuel Grace
Office Assistant: Ann Paulson
Bookkeeper: Nicole Vaughn
Custodians: Joseph Sahai Day Matthew Bell Night Jon Dosdall Weekend
Organist: Peder Flaten
Accompanist: Ann Paulson
Dir. of Child Care Center Tina Shear
Chi Rho Camp Manager Dave Helm
MINISTRY TEAMS
Administration
Child Care Center
Children, Youth &
Family
Community &
Neighborhood
Facilities
Foundation
Chi Rho
Membership
Music Series
Stewardship
Worship
Website:
www.stjohnsmpls.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsMpls
Contact: [email protected]; 612-827-4406
CALENDAR:
Today: Event: Location: 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour; Everyone Welcome! Fellowship Hall 1:30 p.m. Silent Auction - Metropolitan Boys Choir Fellowship Hall 3:00 p.m. Metropolitan Boys Choir Benefit Concert Sanctuary/FH 6:30 p.m. Oratorio Chorus Rehearsal Sanctuary/Chapel Wednesday, May 10 5:15 p.m. Confirmation Lounge 6:30 p.m. Bible Study w/Pastor Mark Lounge 6:45 p.m. Brass Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Thursday, May 11 8:30 a.m. Toolbox Brigade Custodial Office 10:00 a.m. Bible Study w/Pastor Mark Lounge Friday, May 12 6:30 p.m. Metropolitan Boys Choir Rehearsal Chapel/FH Saturday, May 13 9:00 a.m. Metropolitan Boys Choir Rehearsal Chapel/FH Next Sunday, May 14 Easter 5 [Acts 15:1-18] 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Upper Room 10:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour Fellowship Hall 11:15 a.m. CAN Committee Lounge 6:30 p.m. Oratorio Chorus Rehearsal Sanctuary/Chapel FLOWERS TODAY are given by Dan and Deborah Dunham in loving memory of their mothers, Mickey Dunham and Mardelle Otto.
OUR THANKS TO SONAMENTO for their music today! Their upcoming performances include Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle; Friday, June 2, 7:30pm, Hamline Methodist Church, St. Paul and Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm, Antonello Hall at MacPhail, Minneapolis; $15 for adults at the door — youth are free. macphail.org/sonamento
A SERVICE IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF DANA BLANCK, St. John’s Child Care music teacher for over 35 years, will be held at Mayflower Community Congregation UCC, 106 E. Diamond Lake Road, on Saturday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. with reception following. You may read of her journey at CaringBridge: danablanck. More also at www.stjohnsmpls.org.
A POTLUCK IS PLANNED for Sunday, May 21 between our 'Music Sunday' worship and St. John's Oratorio Chorus' performance of the Fauré Requiem at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend the potluck - bring a dish to share, or just come! The day’s musicians will be invited. Please let Jennifer Burdick or Jennifer Belz know if you can help with set up/clean up.
“MEET AND GREET WITH PASTOR MARK” on Thursday, May 25, 6:00 p.m. will be an informal gathering open to all people curious about St. John’s and its ministries, who might want
to get to know our pastor and meet others who are also curious about this congregation.
CAN YOU HELP? Mike Lee, husband of Lori Johnson, is recovering from a serious accident. He and his family could use your help with a meal. To offer help, retype in google (or click on) this link https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/4dqly2 and it will bring you to Mike’s ‘Meal Train’ page. Select a date and follow the prompts to create an account and tell them what you will be providing. No internet? Call or stop by the church office and Ann or Pastor Mark will help you. Help with rides to appointments may also be needed for a while.