THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

ROGATION SUNDAY

The Holy Eucharist

10:30 am

Procession: “How Great Thou Art”Alleluia III 67

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

BCP 355 Opening Sentences and PrayerBCP 355

Gloria

Collect for the Day Insert

The First Lesson Acts 16:9-15Insert

Psalm 67Insert

The Second Lesson Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5Insert

Sequence: “Amazing Grace”Alleluia III 11

The Gospel John 14:23-29Insert

Sermon

The Nicene Creed BCP 358

Prayers of the People Form VIBCP 392

Confession and AbsolutionBCP 360

The Peace

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory Anthem “The Servant Song”Alleluia III 171

The Presentation “The Doxology” (vs. 3)Hymnal 380

The Great Thanksgiving BCP 367

Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal S130

The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364

Fraction Anthem “Sanctuary” 3 times

Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true

With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.

THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

All are welcome at the Lord’s table.

“Lord of the Dance”Alleluia III 111

“Surely the Presence”Alleluia III 155

“Irish Blessing”Alleluia III 114

Post Communion Prayer (in unison) BCP 365

Procession: “I’ll Fly Away”Alleluia III 87 Hymnal 495

Dismissal

Postlude

The flowers on the Altar today are given to the glory of God

and in honor of our Grace Church Youth by Patty King.

NEXT WEEK’S LESSONS

Acts 16:16-34 * Psalm 97

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 * John 17:20-26

Lay Ministers Today

Eucharistic Ministers: Billy Davis, Sandy Joiner

Lectors:Brooke Brascho, Lily Wiedmer

Sermon:Elli Davis

Intercessors:All Youth

Ushers:Jake Walker, Noah Weahland

Acolytes:Pitts Angell, Holly Davenport,

Julia Wiedmer, Marella Hudson, Emma Wiedmer

Altar Guild: Lesley Hudson, Leigh Hulsey

Healing Team: Jeannie Stanko, Jane Wood

≈ LOOKING FORWARD≈

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew'snext monthly meeting is 5 p.m. tomorrow, May 2 -- "First Monday" as regularly scheduled -- with supper in Tyler Hall and the chapter meeting to follow.Prospective members are welcomed.

Beans & Rice Preparation will be Wednesday, May 4, following supper. Beans & Rice Distribution will be on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

This week is the last for the ECW collection of gently used T-Shirts to be passed out at the Beans & Rice Ministry on May 7. Boxes for donations are located in Tyler Hall.

Collections for CPC Sunday will be Sunday, May 8.

Freezer Ministry - Do you enjoy cooking? If so, it is once again time to share your talent as our freezer is nearly bare. Don’t cook? Donations specified for the freezer ministry are also helpful and allow us to purchase a meal for a family in need.

The freezer ministry provides meals to families during times of need or in emergency situations. Casseroles and soups are always welcomed as are hams, etc. There is a need for all size servings whether 1 or 2 or family size. Please pack your gifts in disposable containers and label and date them before placing in the freezer.

Abundant Orchard VBS is coming to Grace Church (June 19-23). Save the Date! Helpers are needed in all areas of VBS. Come join in the fun!

The Rev. Jim Elliott is our celebrant during our rector’s sabbatical.

Contact Information for Sr. Warden, Perry Reynolds: 256-453-6477

The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Santosh K. Marray, Assisting Bishop

The Rev. Dr. Lee F. Shafer, Priest

The Rev. Dr. David Whetstone, Deacon

Perry Reynolds, Sr. WardenChristina Dorn, Christian Formation Director

Randy Laney, Jr. WardenGlenda Barker, Parish Secretary

Steve Simmons, Music DirectorAntonio Woodard, Sexton

Gena Vinyard, Organist

SUNDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY

Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00amMen’s Bible Study & Breakfast 7:30amHoly Eucharist 5:30pm

Breakfast 8:45am Supper & Programs 6:15pm

Sunday School 9:15amHoly Eucharist & Healing 11:30am (See calendar for Programs)

Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30am

May 1, 2016

Rite II

10:30 A.M.

Don’t let anyone

look down on you

because you are young

but set an example

for the believers

in SPEECH, in LIFE,

in LOVE, in FAITH,

and in PURITY.

1000 Leighton Avenue at Tenth Street

Anniston, Alabama

Phone: 256-236-4457