St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

John William Inchbold (English, 1830–1888) A Shepherd on the Downs c. 1860Graphite, watercolour and gouache on paper

Tate Gallery

Sunday, April 22, 2018The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Good Shepherd Sunday

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To Know Christ and to make Christ known…St. Paul’s invites all people to the Christian Way of unity with God and

neighborthrough a welcoming environment of worship and ministry

Please enter the church in silence so that all may have quiet time to prepare hearts and minds for worship.

The Holy EucharistVoluntary The Good Shepherd Suite Margaret Vardell Sandresky

I. The Saviour's Blood and Righteousness II. Come, Faithful Shepherd, Bind Me

III. Jesus, Still Lead On IV. How Great the Bliss to Be a Sheep of JesusIntroit Psalm 1 E.J. Hopkins

(Text found on page 585 of the Book of Common Prayer.)

The Word of GodProcessional Christ is made the sure foundation

Hymnal 518 The Celebrant says to the people: Book of Common Prayer 355

Alleluia. Christ is risen.People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.Celebrant and PeopleAlmighty 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.Song of Praise Glory to God Hymnal S278

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Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord.You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Collect of the Day BCP 225The Celebrant says to the people:

The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.Celebrant: 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. (The people may be seated.)

A Reading from Acts (4:5-12) The rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?" Then Peter, filled with the

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Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is `the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.' There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved." Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 23 BCP 612

ANTIPHON1 The LORD is my shepherd;

I shall not be in want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures

and leads me beside still waters.3 He revives my soul

and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.

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(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung by the choir)

ANTIPHON4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil;

for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me;

you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.ANTIPHON

A Reading from 1 John (3:16-24)We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us -- and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him.And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.

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Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks Be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Hymnal 343The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John (10:11 - 18)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.” Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Dena WhalenGuest Speaker Kyle Abrams, Good Shepherd Ministries

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The Nicene Creed BCP 358We 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.The Prayers of the People (Form III) BCP 387Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;That your Name may be glorified by all people.We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Rob, our bishop; Dena, our rector; Kay, our deacon; Richard, our priest

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associate; St. Francis, Goldsboro, the Rev. Marcia McRae, priest-in-charge; St. Augustine’s, Kinston; and all bishops, priests, and deacons;That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for Donald, our president; Roy, our governor and all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may find favor in your sight.Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;That they may be delivered from their distress.Give to the departed eternal rest;Let light perpetual shine upon them.We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.SilenceIn our parish we pray for those on our parish prayer list: Ed, Carrie, Nancy, John, Earl, Mary, Jim, Joe, Dot, Jackie, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Richard, Barb, Bob and Pat, and those friends of the Parish listed in the bulletin.(Pause)The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

The PeaceCelebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

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The Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem The Lord Is My Shepherd

Thomas Matthews

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For you are with me, you will comfort me. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.Congregational Response (The people stand)

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The Great Thanksgiving BCP 361 Please turn to page 361 in the red Book of Common Prayer for the complete Eucharistic Prayer AThe people stand. The Celebrant sings or says:

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

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People We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

The Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth…Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:Holy, holy, holy Lord: S128 Mathias

(The people stand or kneel)Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us

for yourself …

The Celebrant and people continue BCP 362-363

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The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.

Fraction Anthem S155 Near

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion of the People

During the season of Easter it is customary to stand when receiving communion or a blessing.

All are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the altar. For the bread, place one hand over the other and hold them up chest high so the minister can easily place the bread on the palm of your hand. You may then consume the bread or hold it to dip (intinct) into the wine and then place it in your mouth. If you wish to receive the chalice, please guide it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the wine, indicate by crossing your arms. After you have received the bread and the wine, it is appropriate to say “AMEN.” Gluten free communion bread is available. Ask the priest.

Communion Music Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me John StainerThe King of love my shepherd is Hymnal 645Alleluia 7 Taizé

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After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray.People: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”Processional Come, we that love the Lord

Hymnal 392Dismissal

The Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia!

Voluntary Fugue in G minor, S 542 J. S. Bach

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – 9:20 – 10:20 a.m.

April 22 - Kyle Abrams from Good Shepherd MinistriesApril 29 - Lectionary discussion led by Kathryn HedgepethGOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY: Kyle Abrams, Assistant Director of Good Shepherd Ministries, will be with us at both the Adult Bible class and the 10:30 service. GSM’s mission is “to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and foster transition to housing. An offering will be taken to support their work. THE FOUR BISHOPS: St. James Parish in Wilmington will host the four Episcopal bishops of the state on April 23, 2018, to discuss Signs of Hope for the Church. The four come with a wide variety of experience and insight.- The Rt. Rev. Jose Antonio McLoughlin of the Diocese of Western North Carolina formerly worked in the criminal justice system.- The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman, the Bishop of North Carolina, has been a successful global missions director.- The Rt. Rev. Anne Elliot Hodges-Copple, the first female bishop of the diocese of North Carolina, has a special interest in disempowered communities.- The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving is experienced with community ministry and youth.The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with wine and cheese in the parish hall on Market Street, followed at 7:00 by the free lecture in the sanctuary at 25 South Third Street.For more information: website, stjamesp.org; office telephone, 910-763-1628; or St. James Parish on Facebook. Our new Assistant to the Rector, Adam Pierce will be ordained as a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 19 at Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern at 10:30 a.m. His ordination to the priesthood will take place six months later here at St. Paul’s. If you would like to support Adam with your attendance Merry Ann Wright (703-407-0132) is organizing carpools.

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BELK CHARITY SPRING SALE: Ticket sale proceeds will go to NourishNC for the Backpack Buddies Program, designed to put healthy food in the hands of elementary school children. We sponsor 22 children year round!Purchase $5 tickets at the reception following church services beginning April 08, 2018. Give $5 You Get $5 St. Paul’s Gets $5Men, women, and couples teams are invited to provide the additional resources needed to sell spring sale tickets at Independence Mall. Information and a sign-up sheet will be in the Parish Hall. Contact Sandy Poore at sandrapoore65@gmail.com for questions and additional information.

ANNUAL ABC SALE (Attic, Basement, Closet): Parish Hall on April 27 and 28. Beginning April 2, there will be a storage pod in the parking lot to store any items you contribute. Tax forms are available as well. This year’s ABC Sale proceeds will benefit the Wilmington Boys Choir. For more information, contact Ronnie Wise or Jenny Callison. Thank you! The POD is unlocked for donations for the ABC Sale on:Tuesday, 3-7:30 PM / Wednesday, 10 AM - 8:30 PM / Thursday, 12 PM -

6 PM / Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM / Sunday, 9 AM - 1 PMROGATION SUNDAY, MAY 6

On this Rogation Sunday in which we give thanks for God’s blessings to us through the good earth our 10:30 worship will take place under the tall pine trees at High MacRae Park with a picnic following at Shelter #4. The 8:00 a.m. service will take place at the church. Picnic lunch includes fried chicken (provided) and your potluck items. Please bring something to share according to the first letter of your last name:

A-I: Salads, Fruit & Chips J-R: Desserts S-Z: DrinksSPEC Parish Life: Plates, cups, plastic ware, napkins, coolers and ice.Casual dress! - Soil will be blessed to take home and mix into our gardens. – Pets on leashes are welcome! Don't forget your own comfy

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lawn chairs! PLEASE SIGN UP BY THURSDAY, MAY 3 (We don't want to run out

of chicken!) Sign-up sheets on bulletin boards in parish hall and beside The Source.

PUT A LITTLE ST. PAUL’S ART IN YOUR LIFE: In addition its many other gifts, St Paul’s is blessed to have some outstanding artists in the congregation - Painters and Potters and Quilters and Stained Glass Artisans and Photographers.On Thursday May 3, the St Agnes Guild invites all members of St Paul’s to Meet the Artists. The Very Casual Art Walk will be held from 5:30-7:30, with the Parish Hall set up like a gallery with display tables for each artist. Come be part of a fun time, munch on hors d’oeuvres, sip wine or non-alcoholic beverages and talk with some of our artists about the artistic process and inspiration behind their artwork. HELP NEEDED ON HOSPITALITY TEAMS: Our hospitality teams provide receptions each Sunday for fellowship and to welcome newcomers. They are in need of additional helpers. This is an easy ministry and the team members enjoy working together; a great way to get to get involved at St. Paul’s. Please call (762-4578) or email the church office (admin@spechurch.com) to sign up!

Prayer List In our parish… People requesting prayer

ED ABLARDCARRIE ANDERSON-KINCAID

FR. JOHN CAWTHORNEEARL CRAIG

MARY EDWARDSJIM EDWARDS

JOE FARRIDOT ERWAY

JACKIE HICKMANAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWISELEANOR MORTON

BARBARA O’ROURKEBARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

MARGARET BLAIRMARY JOHNSON

CHRISTINE QUINNMATHANIEL ROYAL

CHARLES G. SCHAFFERJIM SORRENTI

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WEEKLY CALENDARPLEASE NOTE: THE PARISH HALL IS RESERVED FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK FOR THE BOYS CHOIR

ABC SALEMONDAY 4/23 BISHOPS OF NC ST. JAMES PARISH 6:30 PM

TUESDAY 4/24 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AMDEACON’S CLASS LIBRARY

10:00 AMEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY LIBRARY 6:00

PMBOYS CHOIR CONCERT CHURCH 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 4/25 STAFF 10:00 AMDEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM – 2:00

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Ministry Schedule

April 22 – 4 Easter April 29 – 5 Easter

8:00 Greeter Tom Gerow Tom Gerow8:00 Lay Ministers Merry Ann Wright Larry WrightBreakfast

Chefs Steve Bucci, Matt Langley Keith Calder, Tom ErwayAltar Guild Group 1 Group 2

Bread Bakers Joan Rosko Miller Barbara O’RourkeFlower Guild Marry Ann Wright Lynda Miller

Greeters Tom & Mary McKnight, Trish Arnold

Mark Tedesco, Mack Umphlett, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Orange BlueIntercessor Trish Arnold Kathryn Hedgepeth

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Judy Farri, Kathryn

Hedgepeth,Cleve Callison

EMs: Chip Carter, Marie Ashworth

Assisting Minister: Leon TilleryCrucifer: Jeffrey Hughes

Gospel Book Bearer: Royster Hedgepeth

Children’s Chaplain: Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Lynda Miller, Cindy

Moore, Ronnie WiseEMs: Sue Sramek, Richard

LaudatiAssisting Minister: Carolyn

DemorestCrucifer: Bill Anlyan

Gospel Book Bearer: Chip Carter

Children’s Chaplain: Leigh & Chris Coudriet

Ushers Chris and Silas Coudriet Kathryn & Royster Hedgepeth

Vestry Keith Calder Joe Farri, Rick Thayer

PMHOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH

12:10 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR 7:00 PM

THURSDAY 4/26 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY 8:30 AM FRIDAY 4/27 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7:30 AM

FAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AMABC SALE PARISH HALL 5:00-7:00 PM

SATURDAY 4/28 ABC SALE PARISH HALL 8:00 AM-1:00 PMALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00 AM

Celebrating April Birthdays4/01 Mark Tedesco, 4/02 Bob Belaustegui, 4/04 Rev. Richard Banks,

4/05 Randy Beardsworth, 4/06 Barbara O’Rourke, 4/08 Charles Smith, 4/09 David Heath, 4/10 Dot Erway, 4/11 Bill Farris, 4/12 Barbara Pack,

4/15 William Bridges,4/17 Jeffrey Hughes, 4/20 Jeanne Criscuolo, Gianna Long, 4/21 Stephen

Graumlich 4/22 Jeanne Bassett, 4/25 Paula Waterfield, Dawn Wilson,

4/26 Lyle Sullivan, Lucretia Tyckoski, 4/27 Twink Barr, 4/28 Merrilie Crafts,

4/30 Steve BucciA Warm Welcome to Everyone!

Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are new to St. Paul’s, please fill out a Guest card and place it in the offering plate or give it to the greeter or an usher. We invite you to join us following the 8:00 a.m. Eucharist for breakfast in the parish hall. For those attending the 10:30 service, please stay for the reception also in the parish hall. Please come to St. Paul’s again.

Would you like to know more about St. Paul’s?The first Sunday of each month, we host a coffee for all who would like to learn more about St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Participation does not commit you to church membership, but it is an opportunity for you to explore the life and ministry of St. Paul’s.The coffee will be held in the library immediately after the 10:30 worship. Hope to see you there! (Please note: The Welcome to St. Paul’s Coffee will not be offered on Sunday, May 6th. Instead please join us at Hugh MacRae park at 10:30

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that day. We are looking forward to meeting you!!)

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church16 North Sixteenth Street

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401www.spechurch.com (910) 762-4578

Bulletin submissions: bulletin@spechurch.com (Deadline Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.)

E-news submissions: e-news@spechurch.com (Deadline Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.)

The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving, BishopThe Rev. Dena Whalen, RectorThe Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

The Rev. Richard Banks, Priest AssociateRonnie D. Wise, Director of Music and Organist

Richard Rhoads, Assistant Director of Music and OrganistCarl Samet, Parish Administrator

Greg Bushman, Facilities ManagerDiane Matz-Kane, Bookkeeper

Brent Erway and Walter Alonzo, SextonsSt. Paul’s Vestry

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2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue SramekRick Thayer

ClerkMerry Ann Wright

2017Barbara Bucci

Herb GantRoyster Hedgepeth

Spencer Weig

Senior WardenSpencer Weig

Junior Warden2018

Keith CalderJoe Farri

Steve HaugheyJan Vick

TreasurerBob Swindell

Keith Calder

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