May 10.Easter 6 - St. Matthews Episcopal Church

STAFF
The Reverend Elizabeth “Liz”
Hendrick, Rector
[email protected]
Sally C. Ulrey,
Youth Minister &
Christian Education Director
[email protected]
Dan Mitchell, Music Director
[email protected]
Susan Carson, Registrar
[email protected]
Bonnie Klinect,
Parish Administrator
[email protected]
OFFICERS OF THE PARISH:
Mallard Benton, Senior Warden
Steven Donavon, Junior Warden
Chuck Marsh, Treasurer
Mark Allen, Financial Secretary
SERVING TODAY
Vestry Person of the Day: Becky Olbon
Deacon: Nancee Cekuta
EMS:
8:00
10:30
Lectors: 10:30
Cathy Chapman, Kay MacAllen
Verger:
8:00
10:30
Sam Harrison
Michael Chapman
Ushers:
8:00
10:30
Jim & Nancy Piechowiak
Ted & Gail Sawyer
EV:
Acolytes:
8:00
10:30
Sr. Warden & Finance
Mallard Benton
Greeters:
Christian Education
Jack Denton
Church Growth & Global Mission
John Eberhart
Communications
Terri Hurst
Fellowship
Peggy Haring
Inreach
Becky Olbon
Long Range Planning
Ralph NeSmith
Worship
Steven Donavon
Youth:
Levi Livermont
Snellville, Georgia
The Reverend Elizabeth Hendrick, Rector
8:00
10:30
**Susan Kiddoo, *Emmanuel Nwosu, Blair
Rector, Andrew Nwosu, Kimberly Kiddoo,
Derek Kiddoo
**Karen Whitehead, Madeline Whitehead,
*Jake Chapman, Jessie Hurst, Jacob Hurst,
Becky Barringer, Jessie Barringer, Caroline
Bond
Phyllis Lowery, Janis Williams, Katherine
Reynolds, Jimmy Piechowiak
Caroline Tyler, Gail Woodruff, John & Diane
Eberhart
Altar Guild:
Joan Kengla, Jan Nabors, Susan Savage, Faye
Lovell, Minnette Brown, Norma Dove
Junior Worship:
Donna Waller
Nursery:
Carey Holbrook, Jake C.
Carey Holbrook, Lori Marshall, Anna
Burdett, Jake C., Jessie H.
9:15
10:15
Communion Bread: Michael Chapman
Outreach
Waylee George
Stewardship
Mindy Barringer
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Pat Kohler, Caroline Tyler, Fay Lovell
MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY:
Building & Grounds
Todd Camden
Peggy Harrison, Dave Swanson, Mark Franke
Jack Denton, Judy Jarady, Val Biggs
*M.O.M.S *Senior Acolyte
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
1520 Oak Road
Snellville, GA 30078
770-979-4210
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To visit our website scan
the QR code or go to
stmatthewssnellville.org
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mothers Day
Rite II
May 10, 2015
8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Our mission is to continue the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ
by serving the greater community through
loving its children, caring for the unfortunate,
and witnessing to the healing power of God’s love.
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This Week at St. Matt’s
VBS REGISTRATION CONTINUES TODAY!
JULY 6-10
9:00 A.M.—12:30 P.M.
SCHOOL LEVEL: Pre-K through Rising 5th Grade
(4-11 years old)
Cost: $10/child before June 15.
After June 15, $15/child
You may also go to our website and register
online:
www.stmatthewssnellville.org
Congratulations to our students that were confirmed at
St. David’s in Roswell on Wednesday, May 6:
Chris Donavon
Kimberly Kiddoo
Nate Olbon
James Pratt
Natalie Stephens
Akinyele Thomas
Sarah Voiles
Lindsay Wheeler
Madeline Whitehead
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Sunday, May10: Mother’s Day
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Christian Education
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
12:00 pm Coffee Hour
12:30 pm EfM
6:00 pm Youth Mother’s Day Banquet
Monday, May 11:
7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 553
7:30 pm Vestry Meeting
7:30 pm Epiphany Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 12:
6:00 pm Centering Prayer
7:00 pm EfM
7:00 pm Al-Anon / 8:00 p.m. AA
Wednesday, May 13:
10:00 am Healing Service
11:00 am WWW Bible Study
4:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Dive
6:30 pm Kindergarten Graduation
7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 14:
6:00 pm Long Range Planning
7:00 pm Pack Meeting
Friday, May 15:
6:00 pm Girl Scout Brookwood Service Unit
7:00 pm Al-Anon/ 8:00 p.m. AA
Saturday, May 16:
8:00 am Brotherhood
9:00 am Yoga
9:00 am Altar Guild
10:00 am Flower Guild
10:30 am “Christ Walk”
Sunday, May 17: Graduation Sunday
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Christian Education
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
12:00 pm Coffee Hour
12:30 pm EfM
6:00 pm Youth Group
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY: The Inreach committee is starting a new transportation
ministry and we need your help. We are looking for parishioners who would be willing to
pick up and drop off some of our members for church services who can no longer drive. If
you feel this is something you would like to help with please sign up on the bulletin board
across from the church office. Questions? Contact vestry liaison, Becky Olbon at
[email protected].
LABYRINTH COMING TO SNELLVILLE: The Snellville Arts Commission has announced
the building of a walking labyrinth in the new Veterans’ Memorial Park and is working on
funding. Although they have not come to St Matthew’s directly we have a unique
opportunity; sponsors of $500 or more will get their name on the plaque at the site. Since
St. Matthew’s appreciates the use and meaning of a labyrinth and we are located in
Snellville, we thought it would be great to get our name on the plaque and in the
community. If the labyrinth in Snellville is of interest to you instead of sending funds
directly to SAC consider making your donation through St. Matthew’s Outreach; please put
“Labyrinth” in the memo. More information can be found on the Outreach bulletin board or
you can reach out to Judy Leavell or Cheryl Wheeler..
FAMILY PROMISE will be at St. Matthew's beginning May 31st and leaving June 14th. Sign
up to help out in one or more of the following ways: make dinner for the families, spend
the night (sheets, blankets, and beds are provided), serve as an evening or day host, or
donate gift cards from Wal-mart, Target or Kroger. Sign-up sheets are posted in the parish
hall. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Olbon at 770-923-9186 or
[email protected]. How will you help welcome these guests to St. Matthews?
THIS SUMMER THE SOUTHEAST GWINNETT COOPERATIVE
MINISTRY will be providing “manna bags” to children who participate
in the free and reduced breakfast and lunch program at school. When
school is out they need our help to have those meals. Each bag contains a
healthy and tasty lunch, plus breakfast items and snacks. Last year, over
7,000 bags were distributed to these children! St. Matt’s will be
collecting and donating one item for these bags, and that is Pop Tarts (toaster pastries,
any brand or flavor accepted!). Washcloths are also needed, as each child will
receive a hygiene bag. There will be a special collection bin located next to the
regular bin near the parish hall for all of these items.
Volunteers are
needed: Wednesday, May 27 and Friday, May 29., as Distributors of the Manna bags
to the children: shift is approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Please contact Michael or
Mindy Barringer with any questions, and please see Outreach bulletin board for
more information, and sign up volunteer sheet.
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN EASTER
HOLY COMMUNION RITE II  MAY 10, 2015  8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.
As you prepare for worship, please remember to turn down electronic devices.
Prelude
“O Worship the King”
THE WORD OF GOD
Hymn#397
“Now thank we all our God”
Nun danket alle Gott
The Opening Sentences
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People:
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Celebrant: Almighty 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.
10:30] The Cherub’s: “Rainbow Song”
by Pat Floyd
[10:30] PreK-2nd grade children are escorted to Junior Worship by the verger during
the singing of the Gloria.
The Gloria: S-236
REGISTRATION for the 2015-2016 St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten is
underway. Please contact Jennifer in the Preschool office by calling 770-978-1323
or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Amy Jones, violin
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GUYS NIGHT OUT—ADULT MEN'S FELLOWSHIP: All St Matthew's guys are invited to come
hang out with us and play Trivia on the third Wednesday of each month at McCray's Tavern
in Lawrenceville beginning at 7:00 p.m. Our next night will be May 20. Please email Levi
Livermont at [email protected] or text 678-491-1864 no later than noon on
Wednesday to let him know that you are coming.
YOGA CLASSES: Each Saturday we will have yoga sessions, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. in the Undercroft.
These classes are free to members of St. Matthew’s.
ILDI MEZEY STARTED THE FLOWER GUILD here over a year ago. She did the research,
took classes and invested untold hours planning, buying, conditioning, arranging, planting,
and watering flowers for this parish. She coached and trained the current members of the
guild, and set up systems of organization and routines that have kept the guild moving
forward in her absence. Ildi and her husband, Stuart, moved from Lawrenceville to Cumming
in January, where she is now using her talents in the Flower Guild at the Church of the Holy
Spirit. The Flower Guild and the Parish of St. Matthew's would like to recognize and thank
Ildi for her leadership and hard work in pioneering this new ministry.
PASSALONGS: There is a wonderful tradition among gardeners of sharing plants with one
another. These plants are considered "passalongs." Do you have an abundance of any plants
that you would like to share with the church? The Garden Guild is looking for mostly shade
plants, but would like a few sunny ones too. Please call or email Janis Williams, 770-3674930, [email protected] if you have something to contribute to this garden along the drive
to the back parking lot.
ST. MATTHEW’S IS OFFERING THE “CHRIST WALK” program for the 50 days of Easter.
Walk individually or as a team – sessions will be held at the Jung farm where numerous
walking trails and routes will be provided for a peaceful, serene, and spiritual experience.
Join us at anytime.
All sessions will be held on Saturdays from 10:30-12:30.
 Session Four, May 16: Meditation, Prayer, Nutrition – WALK
 Session Five, May 23: Where Do We Go From Here? – WALK
The book “Christ Walk” by Anna Courie can be purchased through Cokesbury. To R.S.V.P. call
Susan Jung (404-376-5469) or email at [email protected].
FODAC SAYS THANK YOU! On May 2, 19 members of St. Matthew's ran, walked and rolled at
the 15th annual fundraiser for Friends of Disabled Adults & Children. Thanks to the
generosity of our wonderful parish, the team raised over $3,400 which will be used to
refurbish durable medical equipment for the needy disabled in our community. Donations
can still be made by placing a check made out to FODAC in the Outreach in-box in the church
office. To learn more about this wonderful ministry, visit FODAC.org.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
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PRAYERS
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR COPY OF PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE on the shelf in the narthex
to use during your personal devotional time.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS TODAY are given to the glory of God by Jan Nabors in celebration
of Dewey and Amanda’s birthdays.
BIRTHDAYS (May 10 - 16): Dewey Nabors, Vilma Kulis, Mallory Bateman, Perry Butler,
Russell Meagher, Herb Coats, Jeb Bates, Chelsea Van Baush, Alfred Cassell, Melanie
D’Ornellas, Don Ulmer, Corinne Trantham, Katelyn Thomas, Michael White, Katherine Kise
ANNIVERSARIES (May 10 - 16); Don & Lynne Ulmer, Alexia & William Roney, John &
Miriam Kamino, Geoff & Lisa Sanders, Clair & Sandra Hildebrant, Robert & Susan Savage
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST in the parish hall today from 9-9:30, hosted by Brotherhood.
COFFEE HOUR: Join us in the parish hall following the 10:30 service each Sunday for
fellowship.
HOLY BAPTISM will take place during the feast of Pentecost, Sunday, May 24, during the
10:30 a.m. service. If you would like to be baptized or have your child baptized, please fill
out the form located in the narthex pass-through and return it to the church office by May
17.
THE ADULT FORUM BOOK STUDY will continues today with discussion on the book
"Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear".
UNITED THANK OFFERING SPRING INGATHERING: Today is your opportunity to share
your blessings with others in our community and the world. Simply write a check to St.
Matthew’s with UTO in the memo for your gift. If you have a rather “full” blue box, please
bring your gift to the basket in front of the altar. If you forgot your gift today, ECW steering
members will be glad to receive it anytime. New boxes are always available in the foyer of
the parish hall.
LUNCH BUNCH will be at The Barn located at 5364 Lawrenceville Highway (Hwy 29) on
Thursday, May 14th at noon. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
GRADUATION SUNDAY IS MAY 17TH. A reception honoring the graduates will take place
at breakfast that day (9:00 a.m.) in the parish hall. Come watch a slideshow of pictures
throughout the years, and write messages, prayers and well-wishes to the Class of
2015. Graduates will then lead parts of the 10:30 a.m. service, be recognized and
blessed. The congregation is asked to attend the reception and/or service to show your
support during this special time!
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Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People
And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The Collect of the Day
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our
understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in
all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we
can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
The First Lesson: Acts 10: 44-48
Lector: A Reading from Acts.
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.
The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift
of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them
speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the
water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we
have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they
invited him to stay for several days.
Lector: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 98
BCP, pg. 727
The Prayer of Thanksgiving (said by all)
BCP, pg. 366
Sending Out Our Lay Eucharistic Visitors (when available)
Celebrant: In the name of God, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that
others may share in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.
All:
We who are many are one body, because we are one in Jesus Christ.
2. With his right hand | and` his ho-ly arm *
has he won for him-self |` the vic-to-ry.
3. The LORD has made known | his vic-to`-ry; *
his right-eous-ness | has he openly shown in
the sight of the` na-tions. (Refrain)
4. He re-mem-bers his mer-cy | and faith-ful-ness to
the` house of Is-ra-el, *
and all the ends of the earth | have seen the
vic-to-ry of` our God.
5. Shout with joy to the LORD, | all you` lands; *
lift up your voice, | re-joice, and` sing. (Refrain)
6. Sing to the LORD |` with the harp, *
with the harp | and the voice` of song.
7. With trumpets | and the sound of the` horn *
shout with joy be-fore the King, | the` LORD. (Refrain)
8. Let the sea make a noise | and all that` is in it, *
the lands | and those who dwell` there-in.
9. Let the riv-ers clap their` hands, *
and let the hills ring out with joy be-fore the LORD, |
when he comes to judge the` earth. (Re-frain)
The Blessing
The Hymn: #400
“All creatures of our God and King”
Lasst uns erfreuen
Dismissal
People respond: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Voluntary
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WELCOME
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST VISIT WITH US, please check the Welcome Table for information
on St. Matthew’s, fill out a Visitor Information leaflet and leave the leaflet in the basket on
the table. That will allow us to add you to our email distribution list. Newcomer classes
are held several times throughout the year, and announcements can be found in the
Sunday bulletin, as well as in the monthly newsletter. We invite you to join us for
breakfast in the parish hall each Sunday between the 8:00 and 10:30 services, or to share
coffee and conversation at coffee hour, held in the parish hall after the 10:30 a.m.
service. You are also cordially invited to join us for "coffee with the Rector," held after the
10:30 a.m. service every third Sunday of the month.
TODAY WE WELCOME our newest members: Pamala Austin, Mark and Mary Jane Gordon,
and Josh and Kim Heddon. Please extend a warm St. Matthew’s welcome to them as they
enter into the life of the community.
NAME TAGS. We encourage you to wear your name tags to church events including
worship each Sunday. If you need a name tag, please sign the sheet in the narthex. Be sure
to print clearly. Temporary stick-on tags are available in the same location.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: For the safety of our people, our building is
equipped with an AED; we also have a wheelchair for your convenience. Please see an
usher for assistance.
A CRYING ROOM is available in the back of the sanctuary with speakers, so you can clearly
hear the service.
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The Epistle: 1 John 5:1-6
Lector:
A reading from the First Letter of John.
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone
who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of
God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this,
that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome,
for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that
conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who
believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and
blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And
the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.
Lector:
People:
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
The Hymn: #455
“O Love of God, how strong and true”
Dunedin
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People:
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Breaking of the Bread
The Gospel: John 15:9-17
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
A period of silence is kept.
Fraction Anthem, WLP 877: “The disciples knew the Lord Jesus”
Communion of the People
All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. If you would like to receive the sacrament of Holy
Communion, extend your hands, palms crossed and upward. You may consume the bread or
wait, retaining it to dip it in the wine. To drink wine from the chalice, please assist in guiding
the cup to your lips by holding the base of the cup. Those desiring prayers for healing should
hold up their hands as the Priest approaches. If you wish simply to receive a blessing, you may
cross your arms across your chest.
[10:30] Communion Music
“Fanfare”
St. Matthew’s Handbell Choir
Michael Helman
“In Christ there is no east or west”
“In your mercy, Lord you called me”
“Lord, we have come at your own invitation”
McKee
Halton Holgate
O quanta qualia
Communion Hymns:
Hymn, 529
Hymn, 706
Hymn, 348
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Jesus said to his disciples, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in
my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept
my Father's commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so
that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. "This is my
commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love
than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I
command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not
know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made
known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but
I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the
Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these
commands so that you may love one another."
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People:
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon:
The Reverend Canon Elizabeth Hendrick
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The Nicene Creed (stand)
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
BCP, pg. 358
THE HOLY COMMUNION
The Offertory
Hymn #700
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,
“Christ is our Cornerstone”
Sanctuary Choir
D.Thorne
“O love that casts out fear”
Mosely
Eucharistic Prayer C
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.
BCP, page 369
Sanctus: Hymnal, S-129
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
During the Great Fifty Days of Easter the people remain standing.
The Eucharistic Prayer continues
BCP, pg. 387
BCP, page 371
The Lord’s Prayer
Dan Mitchell
The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says to the People.
People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
As a sign of the reconciliation that is theirs in Christ, the Ministers and the People
greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Welcome and Announcements
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