If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you, and we will come to you. (John 14.23)
ORDER OF SERVICE—FAMILY CONTEMPORARY
Opening Hymn: Alleluia No. 1 CP405
Collect for Today: Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you riches beyond imagination. Pour into our hearts such love toward you, that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First
Gradual: God Be Gracious (Psalm 67)
Gospel: John 14: 15-21
The Creed I Believe in God Almighty CP44
Offertory: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (SFGP63)
Prayer Over The Gifts: God of glory, accept all we offer you this day and bring us to that eternal city of love and light, where Christ is King. We ask this in his name.
Eucharistic Prayer #1 page193
The Breaking of the Bread (8) page 213
Communion Music Fletsch & Ellen
Prayer after Communion: Father, you restored us to life by raising your Son from death. May we who receive this sacrament always be strengthened to do your will, in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.
Recessional: Lift High the Cross CP602
INTERCESSIONS
In our parish: we pray for our priest, Canon Neil Elliot. In the continuing cycle of prayer for our church family, today we lift in prayer and give thanks for: Gerda J., Josephine S., Maxine & Peter D.
We pray that God’s love will surround and support those in our community who are in the presence of life challenges… remembering especially: Chris A., Gwen A., Sandra B., Carleen C., Pauline C., Isobel C., Kay E., Bill & Pat F., Reg F., Steven H., Gillian M., Rich & Loretta T., Kelly, Logan & Luke P., Curtis, Rob.
We give thanks for the life of Dorothy W. and pray for her family.
In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs. We pray for the staff, volunteers and clients of the Meals on Wheels program.
In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett. We pray for St. Francis, Lake Country (Patricia Horrobin, Incumbent).
In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz. We pray for the Diocese of Huron (Rt. Rev. Bruce H.W. Howe).
In the world: we pray for our political leaders, including Prime Minister Stephen, Premier Gordon, the mayors in our community, and all those in authority under them, that they may govern with wisdom, justice and compassion. We pray for the people of Zimbabwe
WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Rev. Canon Martin Brokenleg
Prayers of the People: Canon Neil Elliot
Prayers for Healing: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Joyce H., Audrey D.
Music: Fletsch & Ellen F.
Greeter 8 am: Laurie I.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters 10 am: Harvey P., Joan K.
Lector 10 am: Joan K.
Coffee Fellowship: Beth T., Jim S.
CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to Dr. Martin Brokenleg for spending time with our region!
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
IMAGES OF SPIRITUALITY RETREAT: Learn how to integrate spirituality into daily life.—Open to men and women! May 2nd to May 4th. See Narthex Bulletin Board
EFM OPEN EVENING, Thursday, May 8th. This evening is for anyone interested in finding out more about what goes on at EFM. It will be from 6:30—9:00 pm at St. David’s, Castlegar and include a time for refreshments. If anyone is interested and/or require a ride, please contact Lesley @ 368-5123.
DAYM YOUTH EVENT: May 23-25/08 @ Camp Owaissi.
OFF-THE-GRID—unplug for justice. See Narthex Bulletin Board.
CREATING TRUSTWORTHY COMMUNITIES: A presentation of the Diocese of Kootenay. Saturday, June 14th—9:00 am to 4:30 pm—@ St. Andrew’s. A full-day workshop designed to educate church leaders in the areas of power and vulnerability, boundary issues, sexual misconduct and tools to establish safe spaces and practices. The goal is to help church leaders become more self-aware of the influence they hold, to identify the risks that influence entails, to educate on appropriate relational behaviour and to facilitate congregations establishing practices to make their community safe and trustworthy. Please register (forms in Narthex)
“GOD’S RE-CREATION”: Keynote Speaker—Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald. A Festival of Faith for All Anglicans in the Diocese of Kootenay. Selkirk College-August 14 to 17th. Join family and friends for a weekend of fun, faith, music, outdoor recreation, great food and a number of educational and/or entertaining workshops. Registrations in the Narthex—Deadline, June 30th.
PLP EXTENDING STORE HOURS: PLP are looking for volunteers to staff the store—Monday to Friday 1—4 pm. Any amount of time you are able to volunteer will be very much appreciated. Please contact Ellen Ferguson @ 364-2139.
MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM: This service is provided to some of the seniors in our area. As any other service, they rely on volunteers to provide the transportation in getting hot, nutritious meals to those who need them the most. Volunteers are needed in both Greater Trail and Rossland. Please phone the Salvation Army @ 368-3515.
PLANNING YOUR SUMMER? Consider Sorrento Centre's lake-side conference/vacation facilities in the Shuswap. Programs are available for all ages and interests -- canoeing, theology, quilting, drama, music, guitar, much more besides -- delivered within a lively community of faith. Spring, fall, seniors and youth programs also available, as well as short-term volunteer positions. See posters in church hall, ask Jenni S. for more information, or visit their website at www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca.
DATES:
Tue Apr 29 10:30 am Pastoral Visitor’s Meeting
1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Beth T's
May 2-4 Images of Spirituality
Wed May 7 7:00 pm Wed. nite bible study @ Beth T’s
Thur May 8 6:30 pm EFM Open evening @ St. David’s, Castlegar
Tue May 13 10:45 am Food Bank
Sat Jun 14 9-4:30 Creating Trustworthy Communities
Thur Aug 14-17th “God’s Re-Creation”
Office Hours: Tue—Thurs: 9am—noon
Readings for Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1: 1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1: 15-23; Luke 24: 44-53. Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford
