The Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2008
8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church
1371 Sunset Cliffs Boulev ard
San Diego, CA 92107
619-224-2894
Gathering
Please STAND (as you are able) at the parts of the liturgy marked with an asterisk (*).
Bold type means congregational participation.
PRELUDE
* THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM
P Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation.
C Amen
P Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.
Blessed are you, O God, maker and ruler of all things. Your voice thundered over the waters at creation. You water the mountains and send springs into the valleys to refresh and satisfy all living things.
By the baptism of his death and resurrection, your Son Jesus has carried us to safety and freedom. The floods shall not overwhelm us, and the deep shall not swallow us up, for Christ has brought us over to the land of promise. He sends us to make disciples, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Pour out your Holy Spirit; wash away sin in this cleansing water; clothe the baptized with Christ; and claim your daughters and sons, no longer slave and free, no longer male and female, but one with all the baptized in Christ Jesus, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen
* OPENING HYMN A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!
* GREETING
P Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P The joy and peace of God be with you all.
C And also with you.
* CANTICLE OF PRAISE
* PRAYER OF THE DAY
P The Lord be
with you.
C And also with you.
P Let us pray. O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen
DISMISSAL FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH (8:45 a.m. service)
Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world.
Red, brown, yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Word
FIRST READING
L: A reading from the book of Acts.
1:6 When [the apostles] had come together, they asked [Jesus], "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7He replied, "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." 9When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."
12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day's journey away. 13When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.
L The word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
L: Let us pray Psalm 68 responsively.
1Let God arise, and let God's enemies be scattered;
let those who hate God flee.
2As smoke is driven away, so you should drive them away;
as the wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
3But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God;
let them also be merry and joyful.
4Sing to God, sing praises to God's name; exalt the one who rides the clouds;
"I AM" is that name, rejoice before God!
5In your holy habitation, O God,
you are a father to orphans, defender of widows;
6you give the solitary a home and bring forth prisoners into freedom;
but the rebels shall live in desert places.
7O God, when you went forth before your people,
when you marched through the wilderness,
8the earth quaked, and the skies poured down rain, at the presence of God, the
God of Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9You sent a bountiful rain, O God;
you restored your inheritance when it languished.
10Your people found their home in it;
in your goodness, O God, you have made provision for the poor.
32Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;
sing praises to the Lord.
33You ride in the heavens, O God, in the ancient heavens;
you send forth your voice, your mighty voice.
34Ascribe power to God,
whose majesty is over Israel; whose strength is in the skies.
35How wonderful you are in your holy places, O God of Israel,
giving strength and power to your people! Blessed be God!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen
SECOND READING
L: A reading from First Peter.
4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. 14If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.
5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 9Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. 11To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
L The word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia
* GOSPEL READING
P: The Holy Gospel according to John.
C Glory to you, O Lord.
17:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. 5So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed.
6I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; 8for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. 10All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. 11And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.
P The Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to you, O Christ.
* HYMN OF THE DAY Lord, You Give the Great Commission
* NICENE CREED
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,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary
and became truly human.
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,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who 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.
* PRAYERS After each petition, D … God of life,
C hear our prayer.
* PEACE
P The peace of Christ be with you always.
C And also with you.
D Let us exchange a sign of God’s peace.
Meal
OFFERING HYMN musical interlude
Please stand as the ushers bring the gifts to the Altar
* OFFERTORY PRAYER
D Let us pray. Risen Christ,
C receive these gifts, with our hopes, dreams, and prayers. Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread, that our eyes may be opened to see your presence among us, and our lives filled with the new life of your resurrection. Amen.
* GREAT THANKSGIVING
P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you … (Here the minister continues with the proper preface concluding:) …we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
* HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
* Thanksgiving at the Table
Blessed are you, O God of the universe.
Your mercy is everlasting
and your faithfulness endures from age to age.
Praise to you for creating the heavens and the earth.
Praise to you for saving the earth from the waters of the flood.
Praise to you for bringing the Israelites safely through the sea.
Praise to you for leading your people through the wilderness
to the land of milk and honey.
Praise to you for the words and deeds of Jesus, your anointed one.
Praise to you for the death and resurrection of Christ.
Praise to you for your Spirit poured out on all nations.
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
With this bread and cup
we remember our Lord's passover from death to life
as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
O God of resurrection and new life:
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us
and on these gifts of bread and wine.
Bless this feast.
Grace our table with your presence.
Come, Holy Spirit.
Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread.
Raise us up as the body of Christ for the world.
Breathe new life into us.
Send us forth,
burning with justice, peace, and love.
Come, Holy Spirit.
With your holy ones of all times and places,
with the earth and all its creatures,
with sun and moon and stars,
we praise you, O God,
blessed and holy Trinity,
now and forever.
Amen.
* THE LORD’S PRAYER
C 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, forever and ever. Amen.
LAMB OF GOD
COMMUNION CHRIST BIDS YOU WELCOME TO THIS HOLY MEAL!
All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. Receive the bread then dip it into the cup. The first cup is red wine; the second cup is white grape juice. Those unable to partake of wine or wheaten bread are assured that the Church affirms our Lord’s whole and abiding presence in each element alone.
HYMNS The following communion hymns can be found in the Red Book Evangelical Lutheran Worship in the pew rack in front of you:
#838 Beautiful Savior
#484 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
#498 United at the Table
* BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS
P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
C Amen
* POST COMMUNION PRAYER
D Let us pray. God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C Amen.
Sending
* BLESSING
P God has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Almighty God, the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless you and raise you to life, both now and forever.
C Amen
* SENDING HYMN Let All Things Now Living
* DISMISSAL
D Go in peace. Proclaim the resurrection. Alleluia, alleluia!
C Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
POSTLUDE
IN OUR PRAYERS
We keep the following members of St. Peter’s in our prayers:
Pr. Dale, Steve, Dante, Lois, Jesse, Margaret, Ann R., Patty, Kevin, Bob, Ann Z.
Our homebound members and those in care facilities:
Diego Aja, Ida Edwards, Harvey Garrett, Keith Hoffner, Orlo Horton, Virginia Johnson, Dustin Lasher, Charles McGregor, Bonnie Strand, Addy Svendsen, Doris Thygerson.
Our deployed military.
The names of other loved ones who are prayed for daily at church are posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.
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SCRIPTURES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Reflections for Sunday, 05-04-2008, The Seventh Sunday of Easter
- Daily: Psalm 99
- Monday: Leviticus 9:1-11,22-24; 1 Peter 4:1-6
- Tuesday: Numbers 16:41-50; 1 Peter 4:7-11
- Wednesday: 1 Kings 8:54-65; John 3:31-36
Preparation for Sunday, 05-11-2008, The Day of Pentecost
- Daily: Psalm 33:12-22
- Thursday: Exodus 19:1-9; Acts 2:1-11
- Friday: Exodus 19:16-25; Romans 8:14-17
- Saturday: Exodus 20:1-21; Matthew 5:1-12
Scripture for Sunday, 05-11-2008, The Day of Pentecost
- The First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
- The Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34,35
- The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13
- The Holy Gospel: John 20:19-23
WELCOME TO ST. PETER’S BY THE SEA
We are glad that you have come to worship with us today! Please sign a WELCOME card found in the pew rack, and give it to an usher or drop it in the offering plate. A privacy room for those with infants is at the back of the sanctuary. A nursery is available for toddlers and young children. Children’s Church School for grades Pre-K to 5th grade meets during the 8:45 service. Youth Church School meets in the Youth Room at 9:45 a.m. Older children are encouraged to remain in church. Hearing aids and large-print bulletins are available from an usher.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY is given for the praise and glory of God. Today we thank Joetta and Leonard Foster for the flowers given in celebration of their 5th wedding anniversary. We also thank the Spiritual Formation Group for the coffee fellowship between services.
CONFIRMATION CLASS will be held at Christ Lutheran Church today from 12:15p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Continue to keep our young people in your prayers.
HOLY HAPPY HOUR: Please join us for Holy Happy Hour on Monday, May 5th , 6:30p.m. at Nick's at the Pier in Ocean Beach. Address: 5083 Santa Monica Ave.
St. Peter's Shipmates will be seeing Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the San Diego Junior Theatre’s Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park, Saturday, May 10th, 2:00 p.m. Tickets are only $10. All are welcome!
See Betty Wells at the sign-up table in the Parish Hall today.
PENTECOST SUNDAY is May 11. Remember to wear red to church next Sunday for this festival of the coming of the Holy Spirit.
ROSES ON THE ALTAR: are given for the glory of God in celebration of the birth of Luke Andrew and Jillian Elaine Romeo on May 1st. They are Bob Williams’ great-grandchildren.
FAIR TRADE: Reach Across the World: Transforming Lives Through Fair Trade - a free seminar offered to the San Diego Interfaith community. An opportunity to learn how Fair Trade can help bring about justice and hope in the world. Saturday, May 10th 9am-12:30pm, with doors opening at 8. This event will be held at Café Moto, 2619 National Ave. San Diego. Continental breakfast & lunch provided. RSVP at 858-274-0587 or online at www.fairtradesd.org.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY: The church family of St. Peter’s extends prayers and sympathy to Budd Ledbetter on the death of his wife, Helen. Helen was an active and faithful member since 1962. Eternal rest grant her, O Lord.
The Week Beginning May 4, 2008
Sunday, May 4 The Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:45 a.m. Worship, Children’s Church School
9:45 a.m. Fellowship, Youth Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Worship
12:00 p.m. Confirmation Class at Christ Lutheran
Monday, May 5
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
6:30 p.m. Holy Happy Hour - Nick’s at the Pier
Tuesday, May 6
9:30 a.m. Christian Service
9:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel
5:00 p.m. Executive Committee
7:30 p.m. Building Forum
Wednesday, May 7
1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 8
9:30 a.m. Sunset Cliffs Seniors
10:00 a.m. Bible Study
12:00 p.m. Ministerial Meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church
6:30 p.m. Fireside Communion Service
7:00 p.m. Cross Signs Bible Study
Friday, May 9
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
9:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel
11:00 a.m. Preschool Mother’s Day Tea
7:00 p.m. SPY
Saturday, May 10
2:00 p.m. Shipmates - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sunday, May 11 The Day of Pentecost
Mother’s Day
8:45 a.m. Worship and Baptism, Children’s Church School
9:45 a.m. Fellowship, Youth Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Worship and Baptism
Worship Leadership
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Pastor: |
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Director of Music: |
Doris DeChenne |
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Worship Assistant: |
Deacon Susan Benson |
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Altar Care: |
Ivy Fancy and Shirley Wallace |
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8:45 a.m. Service: |
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Ushers: |
Gail Bennett and Diane Sherwood |
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Greeter: |
Elaine Lauger |
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Lector: |
Richard Doering |
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Acolytes: |
Jenni Doering and Max Myking |
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10:30 a.m. Service: |
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Ushers: |
Jim Grutkowski and Don Snowden |
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Greeter: |
Annika Bohl |
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Lector: |
Annika Bohl |
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Acolyte: |
Laurel Haas |
Thrivent Retirement & Estate Strategies Seminar: Please join Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for a seminar hosted by Jonathan Doering (CA insurance ID #0787550) and Jeffrey Crane (CA insurance ID #0B04876) along with guest speaker, Charles Pederson, Estate Planning Attorney. Multiple times and locations from May 17-24; for more information and to RSVP, call 858-455-5227.