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Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017

Prelude “Kyrie” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini Welcome Opening Hymn O Blessed Spring ELW 447 Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

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Building and nurturing a faith community through Worshiping, Welcoming, Growing, and Serving.

Welcome to Worship at St. John’s! St. John’s is a worshiping community for everyone. Whether this is your first time here or if you

have lost count, thank you for coming! Communion is served weekly at St. John’s, and all are

welcome to receive it; wine, grape juice, and gluten-free wafers are available. Following the

service, coffee, doughnuts, and spritely conversation can be found in the fellowship hall.

Welcome!

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Confession and Forgiveness In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom 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 Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God,

we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned

against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have

left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our

neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.

Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your

ways, to the glory of your holy name.

Amen.

God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive

together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩Jesus Christ, your sins

are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ

may live in your hearts through faith.

Amen.

Kyrie

...in faith

WELCOME!

God is here for you.

If you have a prayer of

celebration or concern

that you would like

included in the prayers,

please complete the

white card located in

the pew rack and place

it in the offering plate

during the offering.

FRIENDS—Welcome!

Thank you for

worshiping at St.

John’s today.

You are welcome to

participate in every

part of the worship

service, including Holy

Communion.

If you would like more

information about this

congregation and its

ministry in the world,

please ask!

You’re also welcome

to fill out a white

Fellowship Card in

your pew rack and

place it in the offering

plate.

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Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

Fulfillment of the prophesies, with scripture and water you claim people as your own.

Claim us with water and the word, so that we may rejoice in the life given to us

through the gift of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the one whose spirit lives in us,

Jesus Christ. Amen.

...in faith

Our worship leader

heralds us into song

proclaiming that right

here, right now This(!) is

the feast of victory for

our God.

Then, drawing directly

from the description of

heaven in the book of

Revelation, our voices are

joined to that heavenly

throng as we sing with

them, “Worthy is the Lamb

who was slain, to receive power

and wealth and wisdom and

might and honor and glory

and blessings!”

(Revelation 5:12)

Not only is this song a

powerful proclamation of

what God has

accomplished in Christ,

but also what now Christ

is accomplishing in us

today.

Our joint response to

singing of God’s grace

and saving work for each

of us, we then enter

corporate prayer.

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A Word for Children

Psalm 22:25-31 (read responsively by verse)

From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will pay before those who fear him. The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD. May your hearts live forever! All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD; and all the families of the nations shall worship before him. For dominion belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations. To him, indeed, shall all who sleep in the earth bow down; before him shall bow all who go down to the dust, and I shall live for him. Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the LORD, and proclaim his deliverance to a people yet unborn, saying that he has done it.

The Reading: Acts 8:26-39 Pew Bible p. 892 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Pastor Mark

Hymn of the Day All Who Believe and Are Baptized ELW 442

Nicene Creed We 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.

...in our relationships

A Year of Growing ...in our relationships

Children are welcome to

come forward for a word

from the pastor. After-

wards they are welcome to

return to their seats with

you or go to the nursery

with a Nursery Attendant.

Nursery care is offered for

children up to age 6. Also,

activity bags are available

in the narthex (entry).

Today’s Nursery

Attendants are:

Lia Gambucci

Kelley Yount

The Nursery is located at

the end of the hall to the

right of the front of the

sanctuary.

Coming next week:

Acts 15:1-18

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Prayers of the Church Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Sharing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

Offering Special Music “Qui tollis” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini

Offering Hymn

Offering Prayer

Blessed are you,

O Lord our God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us

with these gifts. With them we offer ourselves to your service and dedicate our lives to

the care and redemption of all that you have made, for the sake of him who gave

himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

...in our relationships

The Offering is an important part of Christian worship; a moment when we share God’s abundance by giving back to God what God has first given to us: our selves, time, talents, and finances.

Thank you for all the ways you live by God’s grace, sharing from what you have to empower the mission and ministry to which God has called us as St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Sonomento is the premiere adult choral ensemble at MacPhail Center for Music. Under Craig Fields’ leadership since 2007, the forty-voiced mixed chorus has gained a reputation for quality performances of major choral works, often collaborating with other ensembles around the Twin Cities. The group is dedicated to performing mainstream classical works, with orchestral accompaniment whenever possible, and to providing musical fulfillment to its members and audiences through dedication to the highest artistic standards.

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The Great Thanksgiving

The Proper Preface

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy…and join their unending hymn:

Holy, Holy, Holy

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive

those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For

the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

...our reach

The Great Thanksgiving

is when we lift our

hearts in thanksgiving to

a good and generous

God.

All are welcome to

commune at St. John’s.

If your child does not

yet commune, you are

welcome to bring them

forward to receive a

blessing from Pastor

Mark.

Communion will be

served from the kneelers

at the front of the

sanctuary. Ushers will

direct you forward for

distribution. You will

receive the host to eat

and then wine (red) or

juice (white) from an

individual communion

cup. Gluten-free wafers

are available. Please

indicate your need to

the server.

Please inform the ushers

if you need special

assistance, and

communion will be

brought to you.

A Year of Growing ...our reach

Invitation to Communion Come to the banquet, for all is ready for you.

Lamb of God

Communion Music “Sanctus” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini Communion Hymn I Come with Joy ELW 482

Post Communion Blessing

Prayer after Communion Let us pray. Pour out upon us the spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements

The Benediction

The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon you with grace and mercy, the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.. Amen.

Sending Hymn On Our Way Rejoicing ELW 537

Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Postlude “Cum Sancto Spiritu” from Petite Messe Solennelle G. Rossini

From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23700. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Presiding Minister:

Mark Tiede

Assisting Minister:

Deborah Dunham

Special Music:

Sonamento

Craig Fields, conductor

Organist: Peder Flaten

Communion Preparer: Diane Rooney

Ushers: Andy Tellijohn Brian Lensch

Nursery: Lia Gambucci Kelley Yount

Coffee Servers: Bob & Marlene Holden

Counters: Marj Sethna JoAnn Christoferson CHURCH COUNCIL

President: Steve Dosdall

Vice President: Jennifer Belz,

Interim Secretary: Jennifer Burdick

Interim Treasurer: Allan Ferguson

Members-at-Large: Bonnie Conrad Jack Hurbanis Sean Stagg Oly Stromberg Sarah Tellijohn Eric Willette

Our Growing Life Together

ST JOHN’S STAFF

Pastor:

Mark A. Tiede

Dir. of Worship & Music:

Samuel Grace

Office Assistant: Ann Paulson

Bookkeeper: Nicole Vaughn

Custodians: Joseph Sahai Day Matthew Bell Night Jon Dosdall Weekend

Organist: Peder Flaten

Accompanist: Ann Paulson

Dir. of Child Care Center Tina Shear

Chi Rho Camp Manager Dave Helm

MINISTRY TEAMS

Administration

Child Care Center

Children, Youth &

Family

Community &

Neighborhood

Facilities

Foundation

Chi Rho

Membership

Music Series

Stewardship

Worship

Website:

www.stjohnsmpls.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsMpls

Contact: communications@stjohnsmpls.org; 612-827-4406

CALENDAR:

Today: Event: Location: 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour; Everyone Welcome! Fellowship Hall 1:30 p.m. Silent Auction - Metropolitan Boys Choir Fellowship Hall 3:00 p.m. Metropolitan Boys Choir Benefit Concert Sanctuary/FH 6:30 p.m. Oratorio Chorus Rehearsal Sanctuary/Chapel Wednesday, May 10 5:15 p.m. Confirmation Lounge 6:30 p.m. Bible Study w/Pastor Mark Lounge 6:45 p.m. Brass Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Thursday, May 11 8:30 a.m. Toolbox Brigade Custodial Office 10:00 a.m. Bible Study w/Pastor Mark Lounge Friday, May 12 6:30 p.m. Metropolitan Boys Choir Rehearsal Chapel/FH Saturday, May 13 9:00 a.m. Metropolitan Boys Choir Rehearsal Chapel/FH Next Sunday, May 14 Easter 5 [Acts 15:1-18] 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Upper Room 10:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour Fellowship Hall 11:15 a.m. CAN Committee Lounge 6:30 p.m. Oratorio Chorus Rehearsal Sanctuary/Chapel FLOWERS TODAY are given by Dan and Deborah Dunham in loving memory of their mothers, Mickey Dunham and Mardelle Otto.

OUR THANKS TO SONAMENTO for their music today! Their upcoming performances include Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle; Friday, June 2, 7:30pm, Hamline Methodist Church, St. Paul and Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm, Antonello Hall at MacPhail, Minneapolis; $15 for adults at the door — youth are free. macphail.org/sonamento

A SERVICE IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF DANA BLANCK, St. John’s Child Care music teacher for over 35 years, will be held at Mayflower Community Congregation UCC, 106 E. Diamond Lake Road, on Saturday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. with reception following. You may read of her journey at CaringBridge: danablanck. More also at www.stjohnsmpls.org.

A POTLUCK IS PLANNED for Sunday, May 21 between our 'Music Sunday' worship and St. John's Oratorio Chorus' performance of the Fauré Requiem at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend the potluck - bring a dish to share, or just come! The day’s musicians will be invited. Please let Jennifer Burdick or Jennifer Belz know if you can help with set up/clean up.

“MEET AND GREET WITH PASTOR MARK” on Thursday, May 25, 6:00 p.m. will be an informal gathering open to all people curious about St. John’s and its ministries, who might want

to get to know our pastor and meet others who are also curious about this congregation.

CAN YOU HELP? Mike Lee, husband of Lori Johnson, is recovering from a serious accident. He and his family could use your help with a meal. To offer help, retype in google (or click on) this link https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/4dqly2 and it will bring you to Mike’s ‘Meal Train’ page. Select a date and follow the prompts to create an account and tell them what you will be providing. No internet? Call or stop by the church office and Ann or Pastor Mark will help you. Help with rides to appointments may also be needed for a while.