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PreludeI can hear my Savior calling LEVAS 144
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St. James’ Episcopal ChurchMay 3, 2020
Fourth Sunday after EasterWherever you are on this journey of faith, you are welcome at this table.
Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome at this table.
Almighty 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.
Praise, praise, honor and glory
The Lord be with you.And also with you.
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.
A Reading from the Book of Acts Acts 2:42-47
Those who had been baptized 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 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.
The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
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The Kings of love my shepherd is H645
The Holy Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ according to John. John 10:1-10Glory to you, Lord Christ!
Jesus said, “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.”
The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Christ!
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Sermon The Rev. Eileen O’Brien
The Nicene CreedWe 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 and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped 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.
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The Prayers of the People Intercessor Jesus, the Good Shepherd, you gift us with freedom to wander and guidance when
we wander too far. Lead us to use our freedom for the good of all. Call us to repentance and return to you. Listen, as we pray:
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
Intercessor Living and enduring Word that calls us by name, we pray for the whole church andparticularly for this community of St. James’. Help us to offer our hearts and minds,our souls and bodies, to creating mutual belonging even in a time of social distancing. Strengthen us in the knowledge that we belong to you through love.
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
Intercessor Faithful Shepherd, we pray for the leaders of our nation and of the world. Help them to use the power we give them to promote and safeguard our well-being, health, and dignity.
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
Intercessor Lamb of God, we pray for those who hunger after justice, freedom, and peace. And for those who are hungry, homeless, and destitute. Help us to feed your sheep.
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
Intercessor Blessed Son mighty in deed and word, we pray for scientists and researchers, for doctors and nurses, for sanitation and maintenance workers, for food pantry staff and all those throughout the world caring for your people. Come to their aid. Help them to swiftly bring relief and healing, life and health.
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
Intercessor We call upon the Name of the Lord. For whom shall we pray? (Pause to hear the prayers of others and to offer your own.) Hear us when we say:
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
Intercessor Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his servants. Whom shall we remember and not forget? (Pause to hear the prayers of others and to offer your own.)Hear us when we say:
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
Intercessor How shall we repay the Lord for all the good things he has done for us? For what are we thankful today? (Pause to give thanks with the community.)Hear us when we say:
People Shepherd us, O Lord.
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Celebrant Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
Good and gracious Lord Jesus, shepherd and guardian of souls, you came that we might have life and have it in abundance. Through your resurrection, set our faith and hope on you. Guide us through the changes and chances of this mortal life with love, courage, and assurance, and call us to rest in you at the end of our journeys. Receive our prayers, and shepherd us, O Lord. Amen.
Musical Offering
Lead Me, Guide Me LEVAS 194
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Celebrant And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,People 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, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Celebrant Let us pray.Loving God, we give you thanks for gathering us and for pouring out your presence among us through your abundant Spirit. Now send us forth a people forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
Celebrant Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief.Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now.You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.And may the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit, be with you now and remain with you always. Amen.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you!People And also with you.
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