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What’s in a name? A Lesson from A Boy Named Sue

May 16, 2021 Order of Service Sevent Sunday of Eastr WELCOME

Our service follows a liturgical tradition handed down to us since the time of the Apostles. Please follow along, and participate by reading the portions in bold. Some people choose to follow the ancient Jewish tradition (see Ezekiel 9) of making a “cross” sign at certain portions of the . Those wishing to do so, may, at portions marked with a ☩ sign.

We have modified our liturgy today to include portions from the 2019 for the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). This includes prayers, confessions, and creeds from the past 2000 years of church history! For more information, visit: http://www.anglicanchurch.net/?/main/texts_for_common_prayer. It also includes all the scripture readings from the Revised Common , used by Anglicans, Reformed, Lutherans, and other Christian Traditions worldwide.

As Christians in the Anglican Tradition, we follow the Church Calendar in order to establish a life-rhythm whereby we regularly focus on various aspects of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the gift of the . Doing so helps us better understand how all these aspects of the Christian Narrative intersect with our everyday lives.

During the Season of , we focus on the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ; that world changing event whereby redemption was accomplished and the power of sin, death, and the devil were conquered.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY If you have any children, please contact our children’s ministry supervisor, Lorraine Loria, so we can serve you and your children better! (916) 778-9892. All of our child care workers are Ministry Safe certified, and have had full background checks.

MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD

Our service is divided in to two sections: the Ministry of the Word of God, and the Ministry of the Holy . The first section primarily focuses on the scriptures, in light of all Jesus Christ has accomplished for us, as they are prayed, confessed, and explained. OPENING PROCESSION SONG Congregants are encouraged to stand and face the cross as we process in with it

“All Who Are Thirsty” CCLI Song # 2489542 Brenton Brown | Glenn Robertson

Verse All who are thirsty All who are weak Come to the fountain Dip your heart in the stream of life Let the pain and the sorrow Be washed away In the waves of His mercy As deep cries out to deep (We sing)

Chorus 1 Come Lord Jesus come Come Lord Jesus come (REPEAT)

Chorus 2 Holy Spirit come Holy Spirit come (REPEAT)

Interlude As deep cries out to deep As deep cries out to deep As deep cries out to deep we sing WORDS OF WELCOME Minister: Welcome to Incarnation, a community rooted in Christ and the traditions we have received since the time of the Apostles, Artistic in the way we live our lives and worship, and Welcoming to all whom the Lord brings in to our midst.

Celebrant: . Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

COLLECT FOR PURITY Minister: Let us pray together. Minister & People: 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.

COLLECT OF THE DAY “Collect” refers to a form of prayer, used in since the third century, that Christians use when they “collect” together for worship.

Minister: The Lord be with you. (Ruth 2:4) People: And with your spirit.

Minister: Let us pray.

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. ☩

People: Amen.

Congregation May Be Seated PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE T H E P R A Y E R S O F T H E P E O P L E (From the Ancient Rite 2019 Book of Common Prayer, Pg. 128)

The or other person appointed says these prayers, or the Prayers of the People in the Anglican Standard Text. The pauses after each bidding, and the people may add petitions, either silently or aloud.

Let us pray for the Church and for the world, saying, “hear our prayer.”

For the peace of the whole world, and for the well-being and unity of the people of God. Pause Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For Foley Beach, our Archbishop, Keith Andrews our , Father Josh, our , Lorraine, Father Carl, and for all the clergy and people of our Diocese, Deanery, and Congregation. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For all those who proclaim the at home and abroad; and for all who teach and disciple others, including the following churches and ministries: Pause for church and ministry names Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For our brothers and sisters in Christ who are persecuted for their faith. Pause Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For our nation, for those in authority, and for all in public service, especially for President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, Placer County Supervisor Bonnie Gore, and Roseville Mayor Krista Bernasconi. We also pray for the Placerville Board of supervisors, and Placerville Mayor Michael Saragosa. Pause Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For all those who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially the following: Pause for names Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For all those who have departed this life in the certain hope of the resurrection, in thanksgiving let us pray. Pause Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Prayer for our Present Time: “Almighty and merciful God, who created the universe and holds it together by the word of your power; we thank you for creating our bodies with immune systems, and for calling some of us to be physicians. Strengthen our immune systems to resist viral infections during this time, grant wisdom to the physicians who care for the sick, and grant them extra protection as they care for others. And for those who are currently ill, we pray for healing and strength, and for grace until such time as full recovery occurs. All this we ask through Jesus Christ, our Lord and healer, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit rules and reigns forever and ever, Amen.”

Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ☩ now and forever. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

(Silent Confession)

ABSOLUTION (John 20:23) Absolution means “to grant forgiveness”. The words the minister shares here are Christ’s words of forgiveness to His children. Minister here reads comfortable words from scripture, then says: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, (+) confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER FOR CHILDREN

SIGN OF PEACE

Minister: Alleluia. Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Minister: May the Peace of the Lord be with you. (John 20: 19, 21) People: And with your spirit.

Please greet one another during this time with a “Holy Fist Bump”. The traditional greeting is “Peace Be With You” with the response “And also with you…” THE LESSONS: LESSON SONG FIRST LESSON Acts 1:15-26 English Standard Version

15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said, 16 “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry.” 18 (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 “For it is written in the Book of , “‘May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’; and “‘Let another take his office.’

21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these men become with us a witness to his resurrection.” 23 And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Lector: The word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God

RESPONSE Psalm 1 Beatus vir qui non abiit

1 Happy are they who have not walked 4 It is not so with the wicked; * in the counsel of the wicked, * they are like chaff which the wind blows away. nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful! 5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, * 2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord, * nor the sinner in the council of the righteous. and they meditate on his law day and night. 6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, * 3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, but the way of the wicked is doomed. bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; * everything they do shall prosper.

EPISTLE READING 1 John 5:9-13 English Standard Version

9 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. 11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.

Lector: The word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God GOSPEL Congregation may stand and reverence the as we process out with it. Congregation may also cross their forehead ☩, lips ☩, and then heart ☩, as a way of physically praying that the word of God would dwell in their minds, their words, and their hearts.

GOSPEL READING Congregation may cross their forehead ☩, lips ☩, and then heart ☩, as a way of physically praying that the word of God would dwell in their minds, their words, and their hearts. Reader: Reading the Holy Gospel ☩ of our Lord Jesus Christ ☩, according to John chapter 17 ☩. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John 17:6-19 English Standard Version

6 “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.

Reader: The gospel of the Lord. Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Christ! THE MESSAGE AND DISCUSSION

What’s In A Name? (A Lesson from A Boy Named Sue) Fr. Joshua Lickter

After the message, we always set aside time for any questions or discussion related to the message or scripture. Feel free to text Fr. Josh at 530-559-1864, or just raise your hand and ask, and he will answer if time permits.

SPECIAL SONG Every week we utilize a special pop song to help us teach the message,The Apostle Paul utilized a similar method in Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15:33, and Titus 1:12, where he quoted popular poets and philosophers to help communicate the gospel.

"A Boy Named Sue” Johnny Cash Well, I hit him hard right between the eyes And he went down, but to my surprise, My daddy left home when I was three He come up with a knife and cut off a piece of my ear. And he didn't leave much to ma and me But I busted a chair right across his teeth Just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze. And we crashed through the wall and into the street Now, I don't blame him cause he run and hid Kicking and a' gouging in the mud and the blood and But the meanest thing that he ever did the beer. Was before he left, he went and named me "Sue." I tell ya, I've fought tougher men Well, he must o' thought that is quite a joke But I really can't remember when, And it got a lot of laughs from a' lots of folk, He kicked like a mule and he bit like a crocodile. It seems I had to fight my whole life through. I heard him laugh and then I heard him cuss, Some gal would giggle and I'd get red He went for his gun and I pulled mine first, And some guy'd laugh and I'd bust his head, He stood there lookin' at me and I saw him smile. I tell ya, life ain't easy for a boy named "Sue." And he said: "Son, this world is rough Well, I grew up quick and I grew up mean, And if a man's gonna make it, he's gotta be tough My fist got hard and my wits got keen, And I knew I wouldn't be there to help ya along. I'd roam from town to town to hide my shame. So I give ya that name and I said goodbye But I made a vow to the moon and stars I knew you'd have to get tough or die That I'd search the honky-tonks and bars And it's the name that helped to make you strong." And kill that man who gave me that awful name. He said: "Now you just fought one hell of a fight Well, it was Gatlinburg in mid-July And I know you hate me, and you got the right And I just hit town and my throat was dry, To kill me now, and I wouldn't blame you if you do. I thought I'd stop and have myself a brew. But ya ought to thank me, before I die, At an old saloon on a street of mud, For the gravel in ya guts and the spit in ya eye There at a table, dealing stud, Cause I'm the son-of-a-bitch that named you "Sue.'" Sat the dirty, mangy dog that named me "Sue." I got all choked up and I threw down my gun Well, I knew that snake was my own sweet dad And I called him my pa, and he called me his son, From a worn-out picture that my mother'd had, And I came away with a different point of view. And I knew that scar on his cheek and his evil eye. And I think about him, now and then, He was big and bent and gray and old, Every time I try and every time I win, And I looked at him and my blood ran cold And if I ever have a son, I think I'm gonna name him And I said: "My name is 'Sue!' How do you do! Bill or George! Anything but Sue! I still hate that Now your gonna die!!" name! Please stand if you are able (4th Century) This creed, drafted at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, responded to the heretical teachings of Arius, who preached Jesus as a non- eternal, created being. At the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD, this creed underwent further modification, in order to better communicate a Biblical understanding of the Trinity. It uses the word “catholic” to refer to the universal church, consisting of Christ followers throughout the ages, as opposed to a particular denomination. Together with the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed has helped establish the boundaries that define “Christian” and unify followers of Christ for almost 2000 years.

The following version of the Creed is used in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer. It is a newer English translation, that better reflects the language of the original Creed in Greek. The phrase “and the Son” †(Latin: filioque) is not in the original Greek text. The Coptic and Orthodox Traditions do not use it. Its recitation is now optional in ACNA Congregations.

Minister: Followers of Christ, what do you believe? Minister & People: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten 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 from the Holy Spirit and 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],† 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. You may be seated

*”Catholic” means “universal” or “true”. It does not refer to a particular denomination or tradition. MINISTRY OF HOLY COMMUNION The second section of our service, The Ministry of The Holy Communion, focuses on the sacrifices and praise that we, and all the saints throughout history, have given to God in response to all He has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Many of these words have been sung or recited by Christ followers around the world for over 1800 years!

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

Christ followers support the church’s mission and ministry through offering a sacrificial portion of our resources–time, talents, possessions–as an act of faith and gratitude in response to God’s grace. This pattern presents itself to us throughout the scriptures. (See, for example, Deuteronomy 26; Proverbs 3: 8,9; Malachi 3:10) For many at Incarnation, it is easier to give online. To give online, please visit www.IncarnationMission.Org, and click on “Donate”.

To give online during this time, please visit: www.IncarnationMission.Org/donate Or you can mail us a check at PO Box 434, Roseville, CA 95661.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Minister & People: Through Christ may we continually offer to God the sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his Name. May we not neglect to do good and to share what we have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Amen. (-Based on Hebrews 13:15, 16) OFFERING SONG

Jesus -The Velvet Underground, from The Velvet Underground (1967) Also recorded by Michael Roe on More Miserable Than You

Jesus Help me find my place Jesus Help me find my proper place Help me in my weakness 'Cos I'm falling out of grace Jesus, Jesus Jesus Help me find my proper place Jesus Help me find my proper place Help me in my weakness 'Cos I'm falling out of grace Jesus, Jesus Jesus Help me find my proper place Jesus Help me find my proper place Help me in my weakness 'Cos I'm falling out of grace Jesus, Jesus

Please stand for singing of CLOSING PRAYER

Celebrant Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the Kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as Head above all. All things come from you, O Lord, People And of your own have we given you. -1 CHRONICLES 29:11, 14 People may be seated or remain standing THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Sursum Corda Latin for “Lift Up Our Hearts Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Minister Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Minister: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord: for he is the true Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and has taken away the sin of the world; who by his death has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again has restored us to everlasting life.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, Hosannah!

Fr. Peter Scholtes Copyright © 1966, 1989 F E L Publications.

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might ______(repeat one time)

Heaven and earth are filled with Your glo - ry

Ho - san - na! ______Ho - san -

______(repeat one time)

na______in the high - est. Minister: Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord ☩ People: in the highest! “Hosanna” means “Save now, Oh God” in Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke. (Psalm 118:25; Mark 11:9, 10; Matthew 21:9)

Minister: Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son Jesus Christ into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and offered himself once for all, that by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” ☩

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the , which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” ☩

Therefore let us now sing the words of the mystery of the faith: ! ! Mysterium Fidei (Mystery of the Faith) Music: R. Bethancourt; Lyrics: 2nd Century

!!Em !! ! ! ! Am!!

!!G!! ! D!! ! Em

“” comes from the Greek word ἐπίκλησις meaning “to call down upon”, because we call the Spirit down upon the elements EPICLESIS during this portion of the liturgy. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, and we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. ☩ Sanctify us also, ☩ that we may worthily receive this holy , and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us and we in him. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us with all your saints into the joy of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. ☩ THE LORDS PRAYER And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Minister & People: 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.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Minister: Alleluia! Christ our is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Please sit or kneel THE People: We do not presume to come to this your table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table; but you are the same Lord whose character is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

Minister: Behold the , behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. John 1:29, Revelation 19:9 You May Be Seated INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

The Eucharistic elements on the are open to all who would consider themselves baptized Christians, regardless of tradition or background. During the current pandemic, we will be following the ancient practice of taking communion in “one kind”. This means we will only use bread/ wafers and will not be drinking any fruit of the vine. (We believe the body and will still manifest in a mystical manner). You don’t have to know all the answers, nor do you need “perfect” faith. God has faithfully met people throughout the ages by way of these words and elements. Whatever struggles or doubts you may have, He will faithfully meet you through these means of grace.If you find yourself unsure of your standing with God, please take advantage of this time to consider all God has done for you through Jesus Christ. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, there are prayers for meditation on the bak of this bulletin that can help you draw near to God. If you or your children would like to come forward to witness the table, but not partake, you are welcome to do so. Just cross your arms, and the minister will pray a blessing over you.

The ministers receive the Sacrament, and then immediately deliver it to the people with these words: The Body and Blood of Christ, shed for you. Amen. ☩

After Communion, the Minister says: Let us pray.

Minister and People: Heavenly Father, We thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal Kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen The contains the oldest known words, outside of scripture, that followers of Christ have sung or recited, for over 1900 years. Traditionally, when the (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) is used, worshippers either bow their heads or make the .

Gloria Patri

Please Be Seated ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING BLESSING Minister: The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, ☩ be among you, and remain with you always. (Philippians 4:7)

People: Amen. CLOSING SONG If you would like, please feel free to reverence the cross by facing it and bowing before it as we process out.

DISMISSAL Minister: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Anyone wanting prayer or anointing are encouraged to come to the altar at the close of service Community during Covid 19: Remote Communion, Prayer, Blessings, and Confessions available for those who need it during this time. Contact a member of our pastoral staff for more information. Friday Morning Prayer. 9:30AM. Via zoom or in Person at the Fig Tree (On hiatus) Saturdays. Lectio Divina Zoom Meeting. 7PM. Saturday May 22 Sundays. In Person or Facebook Live stream worship services 11AM. Services now open to the public by reservation. To reserve your spot, please visit our webpage. For more information, contact Father Josh If you want to come with young children, contact Pastor Lorraine.

Help needed with our children’s program. Please contact Pastor Lorraine for details.

Prayers of Meditaton Please feel free to use the following prayers to help you draw closer to The Lord.

Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen.

Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen.

Prayer of Commitment Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism and in a life of committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.

If you have any questions about your Faith or need to talk or pray with someone, please contact any member of our pastoral team.

Rev. Joshua Lickter, Rector 530.559.1864

Pastor Lorraine Loria, Minister of Children’s Care and Social Service. 916.778.9892

Father Carl Johnson, Retired Priest in Residence. 916.261.3143

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