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