Sixth Sunday of Easter                                                    May 17, 2009

Prelude: “Shine forth, beauteous Morning Star”     Johann Christoph Oley

                                                                          (Germany, 1738-1789)

GATHERING

Announcements/ Confession and Forgiveness                p. 94

*Hymn                                                                 Hymn 364

*Prayer of the DayCelebrate

  WORD

First Lesson                                                 Celebrate

Psalm [Bold Type: Pulpit Side]                               Celebrate

Second Lesson                                                      Celebrate

*Gospel Acclamation                                              p. 102

*Gospel                                                               Celebrate

Sermon 

*Hymn of the Day                                               Hymn 658

*Creed                                                              Back Cover

*Prayers                                                        Celebrate

*Anthem: “If ye love me”                          Nicholas Fairbank

                  solo - Susan Deichert          (Canada, contemp.)

MEAL

Offering

Organ Offertory: Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit              J.C. Oley

*Congregational Offertory: “Let the Vineyards”      Hymn 184

*Communion Service                          p. 107, 108,109,112

Communion music                              Hymns 475, 685, 528

*Post Communion Hymn                                            p. 113

SENDING

*Blessing  

*Hymn and Dismissal                                          Hymn 389

Postlude: Toccatina                                         Rachel Laurin

                                                              (Canada, b. 1961)

*indicates stand                       Liturgy assistant: Susan Deichert

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS & PORTABLE RECEIVERS

are available from the church office or an usher.

Music Fête: On May 24, after 10 a.m. service, there will be a short recital by children and young people in the congregation who are taking music lessons. Anyone who wishes to participate should contact Karen Holmes today.

USHERS                                        Berhard and Elsbeth Fallak

Gordon and Marilyn Grant

ACOLYTE                                                             Owen Saar

WORSHIP ASSISTANT                                         Marti Todd

THIS WEEK

         Tuesday      Worship Committee         7:00 p.m.

         Wednesday  2010 Committee             4:00 p.m.

         Thursday     Choir                             7:30 p.m.

          Sunday       Worship                         10:00 a.m.

FELLOWSHIP                                      Nicole and Brian Giles.

FLOWERS at the altar are in placed, to the Glory of God, by Nicole and Brian Giles in memory of Darren Evans.

CENTRETOWN CHURCHES EMERGENCY FOOD CENTRE Requests: Dry Pasta, Canned Beans, Disposable Razors. Place donation in the basket on the parish hall stage.

WOMEN’S GET-TOGETHER All the women of the congregation are invited to enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant on Friday, May 29. Meet at the church at 11:45 a.m. If planning to attend, contact Donamae Sannes by Sunday, May 24.

Parish Time

Future Events

        May 24 - Music Fête After 10 a.m. service.

        May 31 - Rite of Confirmation

2010 ANNIVERSARY PROJECT in 2009

Up to $20,000 to be given to

•       Barrhaven Anglican Lutheran Ministry (BALM)

•       Eastern Synod

•       Global Hunger and Development Appeal

•       Waterloo Lutheran Seminary

Mark envelope “Anniversary” or specify one of the four recipients. Please include your envelope #.

DOORS OPEN OTTAWA June 6/7. A volunteer sign-up sheet is in the parish hall. Teams of a minimum of four people are required to staff St. Peter’s building over four periods of time during the weekend. Speak to Bernie Rosien for more information.

FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SERVICE Pastor Beglo is available to help plan worship arrangements. Changes to plans can be made at anytime. Please contact him to set a meeting.

WELCOME If you are a visitor, please sign our guest book. Come worship with us again. To those looking for a church home, we invite you to join St. Peter’s, a community of faith seeking to grow in God’s grace and love.