Come 4th Sunday - The Third Sunday of Easter- 4.23.23

Come 4th Sunday!

The Third Sunday of Easter St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania April 23, 2023 10:00 A.M.

About Come 4th Sunday At St. Peter’s the fourth Sunday of the month is Come 4th Sunday. It’s a time when we come forth in new ways to celebrate being the Body of Christ.

Children come forth to read Scripture and lead prayer, and to get a better look at what’s going on.

Families come forth to take on new roles.

New members come forth for a blessing.

We all come forth to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, and we all go forth as his disciples – with God’s help.

The Scripture translations are from the resource God’s Word, my Voice, by Lyn Zill Briggs, Church Publishing: 2015. They are written in a way that is easy for young readers to proclaim and understand.

Our opening prayers are from the supplemental liturgical materials in Enriching Our Worship 1 (EOW 1) Our Eucharistic Prayer is the Alternative Great Thanksgiving For Use With Children B from the New Zealand Prayer Book.

Our choir will lead us in songs that are simple to sing but full of meaning. When the words aren’t written in the leaflet, we use the Blue Hymnal; the thin green Wonder, Love and Praise Book (WLP), or the thin blue With One Voice (WOV) hymnal.

And you can even color the front page of the leaflet. Crayons are available in the basket in the narthex. All ages welcome.

Infants, toddlers and their families can hang out in our new soft space on the right side of the worship space, which welcomes soft toys, soft activities and soft voices. Wiggles are also welcome.

Overall, this is a great opportunity to ask yourself, how can I come forth to serve Jesus in new ways this year?

This will be our last Come 4th Sunday for the program year. We invite the whole family to join us for Pentecost service next month on May 28!

Today’s service music from the “Mass of Creation” is available on the cards in the pews.

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Gathering in Joy Prelude:

Solo- Bob Filice

Opening Hymn: Break Forth Refrain: Glory, Alleluia, sing of God’s name. Sing Alleluia. Oh, break forth, Alleluia.

All of creation, sing Alleluia.

1.) Water tumble around us. Forest surround us. Sunrise and greet us. Join now in God’s song!

2.) Rolling fields of wheat rise. Echo homes with newborn cries. Wind rises to us. Join now in God’s song.

3.) Streets dance with children. Snow flurry the mountains. Stars rise to greet us. Join now in our song!

Glory, Alleluia, sing of God’s name. Sing Alleluia. Oh, break forth, Alleluia.

All of creation, sing Alleluia.

The Opening Acclamation Presider: Alleluia! The Lord is Risen.

People: The Lord is risen, indeed. Alleluia

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Glory to God: Mass of Creation The Presider says to the people Presider: God be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Let us pray.

Collect of the Day O God, your son Jesus made himself known to his followers in the breaking of the bread. Open the eyes of our faith that we may recognize him in all his saving ways; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Listening for God’s Word A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles [2:14a, 36-41] Peter was with the rest of the disciples, still talking. Here's some of what he said. “I want everyone in Israel to know for sure that God made Jesus, the one who was crucified, the Messiah.” The people who heard were moved to tears and they asked Peter what they should do now. Peter said, “You can turn your lives around and be baptized in Jesus' name. Your sins will be forgiven and you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift. God's promise of new life is for you, and your children, and everyone in the whole world.”

Peter kept on talking and telling them about how corrupt the world was around them. That day about three thousand of the people, who took into their hearts what Peter said, were baptized and became disciples too.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 116:1,10-17 I love God, because he knows my voice and God always listens to me.

Can I ever repay you, God, for all the good things you've done for me?

My cup of salvation is full and I lift it up to offer God a toast. Everything I vowed to do for God I will do, and everyone will know that God is good.

Can I ever repay you, God, for all the good things you've done for me?

I know I will always be precious to God, even when I die.

God, I owe you my life. You have cut me loose from the ties that were holding me back.

Can I ever repay you, God, for all the good things you've done for me?

Thank you, God. I can't thank you enough.

I've promised to do good in your name among your people.

Can I ever repay you, God, for all the good things you've done for me?

Hallelujah!

A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans [5:12-19] From the very first person on earth, we all have been separated from God. Not because of what God did, but because humans, all humans, constantly put up a 4

barrier between themselves and God. Our sin keeps that barrier up. And then we die. But just as everyone is sinful, everyone has been given God's grace through Jesus Christ! Everyone! We can either focus on how we're all sinful, or how through Jesus we all have God's forgiveness and salvation.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Hymn: 178, Alleluia The Gospel – Luke [24:13-35] The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you, Lord Christ.

On Easter night, two disciples were walking the seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They couldn’t stop talking about what had happened to Jesus. As they were talking, Jesus himself walked up to them and joined them, but they didn't recognize him because they thought he was dead. Jesus asked them what they were talking about. They stopped and looked at him and said, “Are you kidding?” You must be the only person in Jerusalem who doesn’t know what happened this weekend. "Jesus said, “What? What happened?” They told him, “Well, Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet from God, got handed over to the Roman authorities, who put him to death. We thought he was the one to save Israel from the Romans!

And that's not all. This morning, some women in our group shocked us. They had gone to his grave early this morning but didn't find his body there. Instead there were angels who told them Jesus was alive. Sure enough, others checked it out and it was just like the women said.”

Jesus said, “But didn't the prophets say these things would happen?” And he started to explain that the scriptures about the Messiah were all about him. As they got close to Emmaus, Jesus kept on walking. But they begged him to stay with them.

“Please,” they said. “The sun is setting. Stay here for the night.” So he stayed with them.

At the dinner table he took the bread in front of them and blessed it, broke it into pieces, and offered it to them. All of a sudden, it was like their eyes were opened.

And they recognized that it was Jesus right in front of them, breaking bread with them! Then he disappeared. They said to each other, “When he was talking to us about the scripture, wasn't it like our hearts were on fire?”

Immediately they got on the road back to Jerusalem, to find the other disciples to tell them they'd seen Jesus. “Jesus is alive, and Simon saw him too!” the disciples 5

said. They told the disciples the story of what happened on the road and how they finally knew it was Jesus with them in the breaking of the bread.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Rev. Barbara Ballenger

The Nicene Creed

BCP 358

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: 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.

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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 Reader: Our response is: Help us to love with your love.

Dear Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for people everywhere: All: Help us to love with your love.

We pray for our community, country and world.

All: Help us to love with your love.

We pray for all who gather as your Church.

All: Help us to love with your love.

We pray for the earth and all your good gifts.

All: Help us to love with your love.

We pray for all who are suffering from storms, floods, and fires.

All: Help us to love with your love.

We pray for those who are sick or lonely, and need kindness and care.

All: Help us to love with your love.

We pray for those who need your saving grace.

All: Help us to love with your love.

We pray for the needs deep within our hearts.

We pray for all who have died and all who miss them.

Dear Lord, hear our prayer.

All: And bless your people everywhere.

Confession of Sin Presider: Let us confess our sins to God.

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God of all mercy, We confess that we have sinned against you, Opposing your will in our lives.

We have denied the goodness in each other, 7

In ourselves and in the world you have created.

We repent of the evil that enslaves us, The evil we have done, And the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore and strengthen us Through our Savior Jesus Christ, That we may abide in your love And serve only your will. Amen.

Presider: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrating Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: All That We Have Refrain: All that we have and all that we offer comes from a heart both frightened and free. Take what we bring now and give what we need, all done in His name.

Presentation Hymn: 711, Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God The Great Thanksgiving, New Zealand Prayer Book Presider: The Lord is here.

People: God’s Spirit is with us.

Presider: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to offer thanks and praise.

Presider: God, you made us, and the world and everything in it. All the good we see comes from you. You have always loved us but people have not always loved you.

You sent Jesus to show us how to live and to bring us back to you again. He died for us on the cross so that through your Spirit, we can all be your people.

And so with thanks we praise you singing: 8

Sanctus-Holy, Holy: Mass of Creation Presider: We are here because on the night before he died Jesus shared a meal with his friends. There he took some bread and gave thanks to you, God. He broke it into pieces, and gave it to them. “This is my body,” he said, “Do this, and know that I am with you.”

Later, he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to you. He shared it with them, and said “This is my blood, which brings new life. Do this, and know that I am with you.”

And so, remembering Jesus, who died, was raised to new life by you, and is alive forever, we are glad to share that life and live in him, and proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ Has Died: Mass of Creation Presider: Send your Holy Spirit so that this bread and wine can be for us the body and blood of Jesus, and through this food give us strength to live as your people.

Help us to care for your world and for each other in the way that Jesus showed us.

Until he comes again, with all your people in every time and every land we worship you in songs of everlasting praise.

Doxology & AMEN: Mass of Creation And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer

BCP 364

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.

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The Breaking of the Bread The Presider breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept.

Presider: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

Jesus Lamb of God: Mass of Creation Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God. The Communion of the People Communion Music: Solo – Debbie Dekalb Ubi Caritas The Post-Communion Prayer Presider: Let us pray 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.

Sending Out The Blessing Litany of Welcome Priest Dear people of God, I invite your prayers for the saving presence of Jesus in this world, Assembly Christ is risen!

Priest In this Church, Assembly Christ is risen!

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Priest

In this community, Assembly Christ is risen!

Priest In the hearts of all faithful people, Assembly Christ is risen!

Priest We pray especially today in thanksgiving as we welcome Mark and Donna Evans into the body of Christ in this place.

Priest Do you desire to join St. Peter’s Church?

New Members I (we) do.

Assembly We welcome you with open hearts.

Priest We welcome you and pledge to be a community for you.

Assembly We offer you our gifts, our care and concern, our hope and our faith, our brokenness and frailty.

Priest We welcome you, trusting in Christ because we know our imperfections all too well.

Assembly We will rejoice together, mourn together, learn together, grow together, take risks together, make mistakes together and forgive one another.

Priest We welcome the gifts and needs that you bring, and rejoice that you make us stronger and more complete in Christ.

Assembly Thanks be to God! Priest We welcome you knowing that you will change who we are.

Assembly Thanks be to God. Priest May God bless our new life together, and lead us in new pathways, in the hallowed name of God, we pray.

Assembly AMEN. Birthday & Anniversary Prayer BCP 830 O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace; and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Additional Announcements: • Photo Day is April 30. Special announcement from Audrey Kipphut • We are invited to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation on May 7. Special announcement from Linda Toia.

• Youth & Teen Night will be held Sunday, May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

See e-news to sign up.

• The Post Easter Lectionary study with Larry Sibley continues in the library, following the service.

The Closing Hymn: WLP 751, Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit The Dismissal Presider: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia!

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Worship Ministers Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Barbara Ballenger Acolytes: Harper Moore, Jerry Moore Lectors: Bruce, Lana & Stephanie Fabijonas Intercessor: Henry Bennecoff Eucharistic Minister: Addie Johnson, Rosalinda Ibanez-Memba, Melissa Olson Ushers: Rob DeKalb, Audrey Kipphut, David Kipphut, Jack Wilbur Counter: Bill Hower Vestry Steward: Nancy Ironside Altar Guild: Karen Sayer Fellowship: Wendy Hartung Organist: Kathy Flaherty Choir Director: Tim Flaherty Tech Team: Mike Levin, PJ Linke, James Moore Vestry Meredith Flaherty: merflah@aol.com Jeanné Hannum : jeannefhannum@aol.com Nancy Ironside: ironsidebeall@gmail.com Dave Kipphut (People’s Warden): kipp1152@verizon.net Amy Michener-Wall: adwall@hotmail.com Dave Mosteller: davemos2010@gmail.com Amy Neske: amyh120@yahoo.com Douglas Pneuma: douglas.pneuma@gmail.com Karen Sayer: karmaflower@gmail.com 12

Linda Toia: (Rector’s Warden): linda.toia@verizon.net Staff The Rev. Barbara Ballenger (Rector) stpeter654rector@gmail.com Charlese Freeman (Associate for Communications and Administration) stpeter654@gmail.com Tim Valera (Caretaker) timvalera@gmail.com Kathy & Tim Flaherty (Organist and Choir Director) stpeter654music@gmail.com

Credits Break Forth Bob Fabing. Type: Words and Music; First Line: Glory, alleluia! Sing of God's name Language: English. © 1984, Robert Fabing, SJ. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

Used with permission.

Glory to God Contributors: Liberian Folk Song, Tom Fettke, Liberian Folk Song. Tune: Copyright © 2001 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION Text: Copyright © 2001 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Alleluia Owen Alstott, O FILII ET FILIAE. Music: O FILII ET FILIAE; Chant, Mode II. Verses by Owen Alstott. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

All That We Have Gary Ault. Type: Words and Music; First Line: And all that we offer. Tune: © 1969 F.E.L. Publications, assigned to Lorenz Publishing Company (Admin. by Music Services) Text: © 1969 F.E.L. Publications, assigned to Lorenz Publishing Company (Admin. by Music Services). All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God Karen Lafferty. Composer: Karen Lafferty, 20th cent. Meter: 13. 11. 7 with Alleluias Key: D Major. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit Source: Negro spiritual; African American spiritual. Refrain First Line: Every time I feel the Spirit. This song is public domain.

Mass of Creation by Marty Haugen Mass of Creation, Marty Haugen, © 1984, GIA Publications, Inc. 13

All Songs Reprinted/ Podcast / Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE, License # A719834.

All rights reserved The cover image is from Illustrated Ministries, used with permission.

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