Sunday   3rd May                 

 

A joyous welcome to all to our worship

this morning as in prayer and praise,

word and music we come before the throne

of the Lamb of God risen from the dead!

 

Alleluia Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed alleluia!

 

 

 

A very special welcome to our preacher this morning Rev David Sharpe former chaplain here.   

 

Opening  Hymn:  422 Praise my Soul

 

First reading   Acts of the Apostles 4: 5-12

 

The next day the rulers, elders and teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and the other men of the high priest's family. They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do this?" Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. He is "'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

 

 

Around the Gospel: 14 All Heaven Declares

 

Gospel reading.  John 10: 11-18

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep 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 are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life--only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father."

 

Offertory Hymn:  

 

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want;

He makes me lie in pastures green,

He leads me by the still, still waters,

His goodness restores my soul.

 

Refrain: And I will trust in you alone,

                        And I will trust in you alone,

                        For your endless mercy follows me,

                        Your goodness will lead me home.

 

He guides my ways in righteousness,

And he anoints my head with oil;

And my cup - it overflows with joy,

I feast on his pure delights.

 

And though I walk the darkest path -

I will not fear the evil one,

For you are with me, and your rod and staff

Are the comfort I need to know.

 

Communion / Eucharistic Prayer:
 
Sung responses can be found on page 8
  If you would like to receive blessing at the altar rail you are very welcome, and if you  would like a special  prayer or a prayer for healing please indicate that to the priest   when he comes to you

      

 

During Communion  Joan Leroy and Evabritt Gratte will play music by Handel.

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Commissioning  of  Peter Rowson and Rob Ward as Church Wardens, and blessing of the newly elected Church Committee

 

 

 

 

Final Blessing

Go now with your trust in the good shepherd, and let us love, not just in words, but in truth and action. Believe in the name of Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he has commanded us. And may God be at your side, even in valleys of death. May Christ Jesus be the cornerstone of your life. And may the Holy Spirit abide in you ....and tend you with love and mercy all the days of your life.

 

Recessional Hymn:    512  Thou Art the Way

 

Please take your pew sheet home with you and leave your hymn book  and service book in your seat. Please do stay for refreshments in the side aisle.

                     

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Lunch Today There is a bring and share lunch today after theservice. If you would like to stay but have not brought any food please sign on the list at the back of the church straight after the service and make contribution of 5e towards the wine and bread.

Sunday Lunch May 17th weather permitting in Ben and Anne’s garden. Please sign up at the back of the church. Cooks are needed. Please ask Anne for the recipe all expenses will be reimbursed.

Ladies Supper some of the ladies are getting together for a meal on Monday 4th at 8pm at the Grillardin in Rue Thiers and, if anyone who's not already signed up would like to join in they're most welcome.   Please would they ring Leona on 0494 52 23 59, or talk to her this morning, so that she can confirm numbers with the restaurant.

 A New Setting for the Communion Service.

We are using a new setting for the Communion service, The Mass of St Thomas. If you would like a music copy these are available at the back of the church.

“O for the Wings of a Dove” To mark the 200th celebration of the birth of Mendelssohn BBC Radio 3 have asked choirs to sing his O for the Wings of a Dove between May 8th and 10th. Our choir have registered to join in with this celebration and will be singing this on Sunday 10th May.  Do be here to support them.

 

 

 

St. John’s Church                      The Reverend Canon Ben Eaton

             Avenue Paul Doumer                 04 94 40 48 61

              www.sjevar.com                         beneaton@orange.fr