sUndAY, mAY 17, 2020seVenth sUndAY of eAsteR

the sUndAY AfteR the AsCension

PRELUDE “Glorify Thy Name”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOMENT OF QUIETOur service begins with the ringing of a bell and moment of intentional quiet.

THE WORD OF GODTHE OPENING ACCLAMATIONClergy Leader Alleluia. Christ is risen.People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

ST. JOHN’S LIVEWelcome to our worship over the web. You can access worship services On Demand after they are aired by

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THE COLLECT FOR PURITYGod of Love, you know our inner-most thoughts and the deepest secrets of our hearts. Holy Spirit, move into our lives with your mercy and forgiveness, cleanse us and make us whole, so that we are ready to serve you and your creation with love. Amen. Clergy Leader Lord, have mercy.People Christ, have mercy.Clergy Leader Lord, have mercy.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAYClergy Leader The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Clergy Leader Let us pray. O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE LESSONSThe People SitA ReAding fRom the new testAment 1 PeteR 4:12-14;5:6-11Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

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

PsAlm 68:1-10,33-36Typically, we read the Psalms responsively. While separated, let’s read the Psalms in unison as a symbol of our enduring connection.

1 Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; * let those who hate him flee before him. 2 Let them vanish like smoke when the wind drives it away; * as the wax melts at the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; * let them also be merry and joyful. 4 Sing to God, sing praises to his Name; exalt him who rides upon the heavens; * Yahweh is his Name, rejoice before him! 5 Father of orphans, defender of widows, * God in his holy habitation! 6 God gives the solitary a home and brings forth prisoners into freedom; * but the rebels shall live in dry places.

7 O God, when you went forth before your people, * when you marched through the wilderness, 8 The earth shook, and the skies poured down rain, at the presence of God, the God of Sinai, * at the presence of God, the God of Israel. 9 You sent a gracious rain, O God, upon your inheritance; * you refreshed the land when it was weary. 10 Your people found their home in it; * in your goodness, O God, you have made provision for the poor. 33 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; * sing praises to the Lord. 34 He rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens; * he sends forth his voice, his mighty voice. 35 Ascribe power to God; * his majesty is over Israel; his strength is in the skies. 36 How wonderful is God in his holy places! * the God of Israel giving strength and power to his people! Blessed be God!

THE HOLY GOSPELJohn 17:1-11Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.”

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

THE SERMON Jimmy Bartz, Brian Nystrom, Mary EricksonDuring our time of worship over the web, our sermons will be a conversation among the clergy.

MAKE YOUR OWN EXPRESSION OF LOVEEach week going forward we’ll deliver some homework—an opportunity for us to apply practically what the story teaches us, helping us to creatively embody the faith in real time!

MUSIC “Lord, Send Your Angels”Kirsten Farney, vocalist, David Wagner, piano

CHRISTIAN AFFIRMATION IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINTYWe believe in God the Creator;who reminds us, in the drawing of every new day,that new life is possible.We believe in the wonder and grandeur of a universewhere the whole of life is called to livein harmony of careWe believe in Jesus Christ,who prayed in the mountains of peace,and brought us the Wordin mustard seeds and fig trees of blessing,whose footsteps touched the earth in loveand who invites us to follow.We believe in the Holy Spirit,whose wisdom often liesembedded in ancient peoples.They trod lightly across deserts andlived gently among plants and creatures.They reached respectfully for the mystery,which is God with us,the one who never leaves us or forsakes us.We believe in the everlasting hope,the great calling of the people of God, the church,for the transforming of all things,which is possible in God.Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Clergy Leader and People pray responsivelyClergy LeaderWith all our heart and mind, let us pray to God, saying: O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

In this time of confusion, vulnerability and uncertainty, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That our spiritual leaders may serve your people in ways that demonstrate your love and healing power, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That the leaders of this nation, and all others in authority, may be guided by your Wisdom, and find strength and courage to know and accomplish your purposes in the midst of these troubling times, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That all peoples of the earth, especially the most vulnerable among us, be kept safe. Let us pray to God for the special needs of our congregation, especially those on our parish prayer list.People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time.O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer All Members of the Anglican Communion in the World

Partner ParishesChurch of St. John the Evangelist, Hastings, EnglandSanta Maria Magdalena, Favorito, Cuba La Gran Familia, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer St. Paul’s, Dixon

Serving in the MilitaryLt. Jr. Grade Lee BarkerPvt. First Class August BoldtPvt. First Class Briton BommerCharlie EzzellPvt. Jacob FarneyCaptain Alic KelsoLt. Wolf KlotzStaff Sgt. Brian Luciano

In Need of ComfortJacque AbramsMark BernalEric BertelsonPaul BlumenauerRebecca BollmanBrown FamilyMarion BuchenrothStan BurchMari CoteSilvia Davila Meghan DavisWarren DevineyMelissa EastmanGaleAmy GlasgowRobin KoopErnie LaBelle & Frances PollakNed LeyendeckerJulie MathesMarc McCrary Nancy PariseeTony PaulusSvetlana PolyanskayaJim RossRobKelly SalesSue SalzmannSusie SheffieldStephanMary TalismanRussell TannerNikki ThompsonJohn VogtJean WebberAnn WillottCindy Windfield

Celebrating BirthdaysJoe AmdorJohn BrazinskiJane CareyMarcia ConnorPeter CoxheadEllie HillJenny KarnsAndy MacKenzieKate MeadAnna OlsonGail PerroneTR PierceDorothy StoutSamantha Stuck

Celebrating AnniversariesBob & Barbara GrayFrank & Kim TsamoutalesNick & Jessica Zazzara

That we, your people may find joy in compassion and unity, that we may find new ways to connect and love one another. Let us pray to God in thanksgiving for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries:O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

That we may have patience as your work in the world unfolds. That we do not fall into despair but rise in hope, let us pray to God. O God, in your goodness,hear our prayer.

That those who have died may find peace and joy among the communion of saints, let us pray to God. People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time. O God, in your goodness, hear our prayer.

Clergy Leader God whose vision spans all the ages of the earth, help us to see beyond this moment and to embrace the wider perspective of your whole creation. Deliver us from fear and lead us into a way of love and justice that makes room for all peoples. Send your Spirit among us that we may know the healing power of your love. All this we ask through your son, Jesus, the reconciler of the world. Amen.

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

BLESSINGThe Priest blesses the people

THE DISMISSALDeacon Alleluia, Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Risen Christ. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

POSTLUDE “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

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