The Fifth Sunday of Easter: 5.7.23

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania May 7, 2023 10:00 A.M.

Welcome to St. Peter’s If you are visiting or new to St. Peter’s, we encourage you to fill out a Welcome Card and give it to an usher, so we can send you information on parish happenings. We are so blessed to have you join us! Our mission is to be a community of people rooted in God’s love, growing through God’s grace, and reaching out to all.

We celebrate the Resurrection - Christ has died for us, and God has raised him in newness of life. May you find in this gathering the assurance that God is even now raising us all to new life. Thank you for being with us!

If you would like to speak to a clergy person or learn more about our faith community, please contact the Rev. Barbara Ballenger at Stpeter654rector@gmail.com or call 215-887-1765.

Hymnal Tips: Our service is drawn from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer (BCP), which is red. We also use several hymnals. When songs are referred to simply by page number, they come from the blue hymnal. We may also use Wonder, Love and Praise (WLP), which is green, and With One Voice (WOV), which is the thin, blue hymnal.

Facilities: An ADA-accessible bathroom is located off the back vestibule. Two additional bathrooms are located in the hall off the left entrance to the church (the piano side) Also, feel free to ask an usher for guidance.

A Soft Space for Little Ones If they prefer, families with infants or toddlers are invited to sit in our soft space on the carpet on the right side of the church, where there are soft toys and coloring pages. Wiggles welcome.

Ways to Give: There are many ways to offer financial support for the work of St. Peter’s. In-person giving occurs at the collection during the Sunday service. Feel free to visit our website at www.stpetersglenside.org for secure on-line giving, either one-time or ongoing. You can also use the QR code below:

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Gathering In Joy Prelude: Pieces D’ Orgue

César Franck

Opening Hymn: 47, On this day, the first of days The Opening Acclamation Presider: Alleluia. Christ is risen!

People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Hymn of Praise: S-278, Glory to God

BCP 355

William Mathias

Collect of the Day BCP 173 Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Children’s Chapel Dismissal

Listening for God’s Word The First Reading - Acts 7:55-60 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

BCP 622

In te, Domine, speravi

1 In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

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2 Incline your ear to me; make haste to deliver me.

3 Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.

4 Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, for you are my tower of strength.

5 Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.

15 My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.

16 Make your face to shine upon your servant, and in your loving-kindness save me.

The Epistle – 1 Peter 2:2-10 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in scripture: “See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner”, and

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“A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall.”

They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Hymn: 487, Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life The Gospel – John 14:1-14 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”

Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me?

Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”

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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.

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.

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The Prayers of the People

adapted from Glimpses of Glory

Intercessor: Alleluia to our God, who has given us life eternal.

O Lord, may we and the whole church rejoice in your victory, let us proclaim the Good News that death is defeated by the mercy of God. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons. We pray especially for: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Daniel, our Bishop; Silvestre, Bishop of Guatemala; Barbara, our clergy; Sacramento and Juan, our companion clergy in Guatemala; and each one of us in our vocation and Ministry. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church in Wales. In our companion Diocese of Guatemala, we pray for: San Andres and Rev. Presbitero Miguel Salanic. In our own diocese, we pray for Daughters of the King Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: We pray for all who are struggling for peace, all who are longing for new hope and new life. We pray for all who are seeking to rebuild communities and lives, all who are bringing new life and courage in their own neighborhoods and communities.

Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: Lord of all, we give you thanks for all of creation. Make us good stewards of the earth and its resources, that all may share in its bounty for years to come. As members of your creation, Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: Let the power of the resurrection be known in our neighborhoods and in our homes: in you, risen Lord, may relationships be strengthened and restored; may hurts be healed and well-being restored. In all the vows and promises we make, Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: We pray for all people in pain and distress, who walk in darkness, that 7

they may find hope in you. We remember all on our parish prayer list, especially, Mary, Ashley, Jeanné, Robert, Carol, Bob, Marilyn, Victor, Sarah, Emily, John, Anthony, Tom, The Doyle Family and those we name now…

Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: We remember all who have lost loved ones, all who are deeply bereaved and in great sorrow. We pray for all who are remembered with flowers this Eastertide, including our loved ones departed, especially Sue Doyle and those we name now… May we trust that they rejoice where sorrow and pain are no more.

Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

Intercessor: Let our awareness of all the gifts and blessings you bestow make us a people of praise and thanksgiving. For family, friends, and for the gifts we name now…we give you thanks, O God. Lord, may we know you People: and the power of your resurrection.

The Presider ends with this prayer In you is our hope, O Christ, who died and now is risen, and lives with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Celebrating Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: God has Spoken

Rev. Willard F. Jabusch Kristina Marchuk, soprano and clarinet Debbie DeKalb, tenor and flute

Presentation Hymn: 455, O Love of God, how strong and true The Great Thanksgiving Presider: People: Presider:

from Enriching Our Worship

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

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People: We lift them to the Lord.

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

Presider: All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God… And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we sing with joy: Sanctus: S-128, Holy, holy, holy Lord

William Mathias

The Presider continues Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent . . . And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: Presider and People Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

The Presider continues Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. . . .

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.

Blessed are you now and for ever. AMEN. 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.

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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.

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.

Fraction Anthem: WLP 875, Be known to us

Gary James

Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God. The Communion of the People Communion Music The Post-Communion Prayer Presider and people together 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 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; 10

and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements • Join us for Youth & Teen Night this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• The 20th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace is today at 2p.m. See details in the newsletter. Maureen Schaeffer has offered to carpool.

• Blanket making and knotting follow morning service today. All blankets will be donated to Nurse Family Partnership in preparation for Layette Sunday next week. While supplies last.

• St. Peter's will also be collecting clothes for infants and toddlers for Nurse Family Partnership, Philadelphia until Layette Sunday on Mother's Day, May 14. The bin will be on the ramp near the chapel. For more information contact Shirley Smith at 215-887-9448.

• Special Announcement from Rev. Barb about Warm Regards.

Closing Hymn: 518, Christ is made the sure foundation The Dismissal Presider: Let us go forth in the name of the Risen Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Postlude: Carillon

Gordon Young

Each week the leaflet will outline the offering from the previous Sunday and how it compares to this year’s budget goal and pledge total.

For Sunday April 30, 2023: Pledge Offering Received Budgeted Pledge Goal Difference

Last Sunday 2,969 3,462 -493

2023 So Far 57,065 62,316 -5,251

Worship Ministers Presider & Preacher: Rev. Barbara Ballenger Acolytes: Jamie Gill, Eamon Ivory, Harrison Reazor Lectors: Carol Lorentz-Burnett, Donna Kulp Intercessor: Rick Pearce Eucharistic Ministers: Rick DeKalb, Audrey Kipphut, Debbie Panebianco 11

Ushers: Bill Bacon, Linda Toia Counter: Anne Gibson Vestry Steward: Nancy Ironside Altar Guild: Karen Sayer Fellowship: Suzanne Teleha Organist: Kathy Flaherty Choir Director: Tim Flaherty Guest Organist: Paul Kinsey 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 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 Pieces D’ Orgue

Credits

César Franck. This music is public domain.

On this day, the first of days Translator: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877. Tune: GOTT SEI DANK Adapter and harmonizer: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870 (alt.)

Meter: 77. 77. Key: C Major. Source: Geistriches Gesangbuch, 1704 (melody). Used with permission.

Glory to God Contributors: William Mathias. Tune: 'Glory to God in the highest' from 'Communion Service (Series 3)' by William Mathias © Oxford University Press 1976. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life George Herbert, 1593-1633Tune: THE CALL. Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958. Meter: 77. 77. Key: E♭ Major. Copyright © 1911 by Stainer and Bell Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.

God has Spoken Willard F. Jabusch, 1966. Tune: (YSIRAEL V'ORAITA) Song of Good News”, traditional Israeli folk song, arr. by Betty Pulkingham, 1974 & 1975. Harmonizer: Richard Proulx (1984). Meter: 10 6 10 6 with refrain. Key: C Major. Copyright: Harmony copyright © 1985 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Used with permission.

O Love of God, how strong and true Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Tune: DUNEDIN. Composer: Vernon Griffiths, b. 1894 Meter: LM. Key: F Major. Copyright: © 1991 Lorenz Publishing Company, a division of The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services). Used with permission.

Holy, holy, holy Lord William Mathias. Tune: © 1976, Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Be known to us Composer: Gary James. Tune: Be known to us, Lord Jesus. Key: F Major. Copyright: © 1992 MorningStar. Used with permission.

Christ is made the sure foundation Contributors: Henry Purcell, John M Neale, Tom Birchwood. Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY. Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 (adapt.). Composer (desc.): James Gillespie, b. 1929. Meter: 87. 87.

87. Key: G Major Tune: © 1989 Lorenz Publishing Company, a division of The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services). Used with permission.

Carillon Gordon Young. Tune: © 1972 Lorenz Corporation (admin. by Music Services) All Rights Reserved.

ASCAP Text: © 1972 Lorenz Corporation (admin. by Music Services) All Rights Reserved. ASCAP. Used with Permission.

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

The cover image is Creative Commons via Flickr, used with permission.

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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 654 N. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-4310 (215) 887-1765 E-mail: stpeter654@gmail.com Website: www.stpetersglenside.org

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