The Fourth Sunday of Easter
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Glenside, Pennsylvania
April 21, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Please note: During the service you will be prompted to use the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP), which can be found in your pew
Prelude: Andante Cantabile
Gathering In Joy
Charles-Marie Widor
Opening Hymn: The Hymnal 1982, #205 Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing
The Opening Acclamation BCP 355
Presider: Alleluia. Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Hymn of Praise: The Hymnal 1982, #178 Alleluia #1, vv.1-3
Collect of the Day
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.
Listening for God’s Word
The First Reading - 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 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."
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23 (please use the Book of Common Prayer) BCP 612
The Epistle – 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.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Hymn: The Hymnal 1982, #645 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
The Gospel – John 10 :11-18
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 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.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon Bob Smith
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.
The Prayers of the People adapted from Glimpses of Glory
The response to “Lord, may we know you” is 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.
The Peace
Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you
Celebrating Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem: I Will Lift Up My Eyes
John Carter
St. Peter’s Choir
Presentation Hymn: The Hymnal 1982, #317 This Is The Hour of Banquet and of Song
The Great Thanksgiving from Enriching Our Worship
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
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 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: The Hymnal 1982, #S-130 - Holy, Holy, Holy
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 you 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 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 for 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: The Hymnal 1982, #S-164 Jesus, Lamb of God
Presider:
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
The Communion of the People
Communion Music: Variations on ‘Ellacombe’ Harold Rutz
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
Eucharistic Visitor Commissioning (occasional)
Presider: In the name of the congregation of St. Peter's, we send you forth bearing the gift of Holy Communion…
All: We who are many are one body, because we all share in one bread and one cup.
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.
Announcements
• Community Partnerships is collecting infant and toddler clothes for Philadelphia-Nurse Family Partnership until Layette Sunday on May 14. The collection box is on the ramp near the chapel.
• Guest jazz pianist, Bill Edgar, is scheduled to play during Lunch Club on April 24. If you would like to attend , please RSVP with Kate Boyce at yellowkab1@gmail.com.
• The youth and teens Lock-in retreat will feature games, activities, prayer and liturgy by candlelight on April 27 at 6 p.m. The Lock-in will conclude with breakfast before Sunday worship on April 28. Sign your child up using the link in the newsletter.
• Remember to return your name badges before you leave!
Closing Hymn: The Hymnal 1982, #708 Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us
The Dismissal
Presider: Let us go forth in the name of the Risen Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia! People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Postlude: Deo Gratias Giamamco
Worship Ministers
Presider: The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Preacher: Bob Smith
Acolytes: Harper Moore, Jerry Moore, Grayson Torpey
Lectors: Debbie DeKalb, Dave Mosteller
Intercessor: Bob Hartung
Counter: Bill Hower
Eucharistic Minister: Charlie Hannum, Rosalinda Ibanez-Memba, Debbie Panebianco
Ushers: Bill Bacon, Alex Stevers-Radtke
Vestry Steward: John Olson
Altar Guild: Karen Sayer Fellowship: Terita and Mike Reeve
Organist & Choir Director: Carol Cei
Bell Ringer: Bill Bacon
Tech Team: Mike Levin, PJ Linke, James Moore
Vestry
Debbie DeKalb: sojourner_44@yahoo.com (Worship Liaison)
Mark Evans: MarkCarverEvans@gmail.com (Operations Liaison)
Meredith Flaherty: merflah@aol.com (Faith Formation Liaison
Jeanné Hannum: jeannefhannum@aol.com (Outreach Liaison)
Audrey Kipphut: ajkipphut@verizon.net (People’s Warden)
Amy Michener-Wall: adwall@hotmail.com (Human Resources Liaison)
Dave Mosteller: davemos2010@gmail.com (Rector’s Warden)
John Olson: john.olson@villanova.edu (Faith Formation Liaison)
Amy Neske: amyh120@yahoo.com (Parish Life Liaison)
Douglas Pneuma: douglas.pneuma@gmail.com (Outreach Liaison)
Mike Reeve: mreeve1128@outlook.com (Accounting Warden)
Karen Sayer: karmaflower@gmail.com (Worship Liaison)
Grayson Torpey: gtorpey09@gmail.com (Youth Representation)
Matt Torpey: mtorpey79@gmail.com(Human Resource Liaison)
Staff
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger (Rector) stpeter654rector@gmail.com
Charlese Freeman (Communications Administrator) stpeter654@gmail.com
Tim Valera (Caretaker) timvalera@gmail.com
Carol Cei (Organist and Choir Director) stpeter654music@gmail.com
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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