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, april 22, 2018Fourth Sunday oF EaStEr

10:00 a.m. holy EuchariSt

THE WORD OF GODOPENING HYMN “Lift High the Cross” The Hymnal 473The 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.

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, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LESSONSThe People Sita rEadinG From thE nEW tEStamEnt

actS 4:5-12The rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” Then Peter, fi lled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucifi ed, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”

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

pSalm 23Remaining seated, the Lector and the People say the Psalm responsively

1 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 rEadinG From thE nEW tEStamEnt

1 John 3:16-24We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.

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 10:11-18Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one fl ock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON Jimmy BartzThe 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 Vi, p. 392The Intercessor and People pray responsively, 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 “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” BachJesu, joy of man’s desiring Holy wisdom, love most bright Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light Word of God, our fl esh that fashioned With the fi re of life impassioned Striving still to truth unknown Soaring, dying round Thy throne

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

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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

“Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless” The Hymnal 343

“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” The Hymnal 324

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 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” The Hymnal 657

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