St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Scripture Tradition Reason

Lent 4 | March 15, 2015

9:00 Prelude - Metamorphosis Four by Philip Glass Bryon Wilson

Opening Hymn stand

Lift High the Cross (#473)

Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity remain standing

Presider Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. All His mercy endures for ever.

Presider 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.

All Amen.

Song of Praise remain standing

9:00 Kyrie Eleison – Lord Have Mercy (S 88)

11:00 Kyrie - Dvorak

Collect of the Day remain standing

Presider The Lord be with you. All And also with you.

Presider Let us pray. Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help

ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson Numbers 21:4-9 (Bible 122) sit

Reader The Word of the Lord. All Thanks be to God.

Psalm Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 (Book of Common Prayer 746) remain seated

Epistle Ephesians 2:1-10 (Bible 949) remain seated

Reader The Word of the Lord. All Thanks be to God.

Gospel Procession stand

Gospel John 3:14-21 (Bible 863) remain standing

Before Glory to you, Lord Christ. After Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev. Tom Gehlsen sit

Silence remain seated

Nicene Creed stand

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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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 of the People remain standing

Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions.

Leader and People together

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebrant stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. Amen.

The Peace remain standing

Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you. sit

Offertory

9:00 Canteline – by Karen Lakey Buckwalter Creekside Ringers, Cammy Carteng, director

11:00 The Old Rugged Cross – arr. Andy Clark and Paul Clark Revival Jazz , Clark Duhrkopf, director; Bryon Wilson, piano

Eucharistic Prayer stand stand

Presider The Lord be with you. All And also with you.

Presider Lift up your hearts. All We lift them to the Lord.

Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Presider It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every- where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again. 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:

Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord (S 125)

Presider Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

On the night before he died for us, 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 new Covenant, 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, according to his command, O Father,

All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues

Presider And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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.

All Amen.

Presider We are now bold to say:

All 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 Presider breaks the consecrated Bread and a brief silence is kept.

Presider Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. All Therefore let us keep the feast. Presider The Gifts of God for the People of God.

ABOUT COMMUNION – This is not the table of the Church, but of the Lord. It is open to all, andmade ready for those who love Him, and for those who want to love Him more. It is Christ who invites you to meet him here. Please let the priest know if you need a gluten-free wafer instead of bread. BLESSING OPTION – If you prefer to receive a blessing instead of communion, please cross your arms over your chest to signal the clergy.

Communion Music

9:00 He Never Said A Mumblin'Word – Spiritual Creekside Ringers, Cammy Carteng, director

11:00 Metamorphosis Four by Philip Glass Bryon Wilson

Missioner Blessing

Presider The Lord be with you. All An also with you

Preside r O God, out beginning and end, you kept Abraham and Sarah in safety throughout the days of their pilgrimage, you led the children of Israel through the midst of the sea, and by a star you led the magi to the infant Jesus. Protect and guide Rena as she sets out to travel. Make her way safe ad her home-coming joyful, and bring is all at last to our heavenly home, where yo dwell in glory with our Lord Jesus Christ and the life-giving Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Concluding Prayer stand

Presider Let us pray.

All Almighty and everliving God, 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.

Blessing remain standing

The Presider blesses the people, and all respond Amen.

Closing Hymn remain standing

9:00 O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing (#493)

11:00 Beautiful Savoir

Beautiful Savior, King of Creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love thee, truly I'd serve thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be thine!

Announcements

Dismissal stand Dismisser Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. All Thanks be to God.

About “Metamorphosis”

Bryon says, “Philip Glass, the well known minimalist composer, took his inspiration in writing the Five Metamorphosis from the 1915 short story The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, a strange story about a man who turns into an insect like creature. The Five Metamorphosis are cyclical, the fifth piece being similar to the first, yet subtly transformed. This process is one we all encounter in our daily, weekly, and yearly cycles of living ­ arriving again at familiar starting points we discover we are transformed by the journey, our metamorphosis. It seems particularly fitting to play these throughout the five Sunday's of Lent.”

THE SUNDAY NEWS

TODAY AT ST. STEPHEN’S 9:00 a.m. – Worship 10:00 a.m. – Exploring the Sacraments 11:00 p.m. – Worship

GOD GIVES EVERY BIRD ITS

FOOD, BUT HE DOES NOT THROW

IT INTO ITS NEST. JOSIAH GILBERT HOLLAND

Nursery (upper level Chapel Wing) for infants to age 3 is available today.

Wee Praise (i.e., "children's chapel,” lower level Hummel Room) for children age 3 - 3

rd grade during the Liturgy of the Word at both services.

WITHIN OUR WALLS

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS

Soup Suppers continue through Lent, with the next being on March 18. If you would still like to volunteer, we are in need of helping hands in the kitchen on Wednesday nights. Meal prep, serving and cleanup are still needed for several W.o.W dinners in April and May. Please contact the office or Rachel Reeves at Chrisandrachel@comcast.net.

NEW ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: "STREAMING SPIRITUALITY: CONNECTING OUR FAITH WITH EVERYDAY LIFE”

Join us this Wednesday from 7-8pm in the Creekside Room for Streaming Spirituality. At this new Wednesday night program, we’ll watch a TEDTalk and follow with discussion. TED describes itself as a platform for ideas worth spreading. Come, hear these ideas and join the discussion on how they converge with our daily lives and faith. This week’s talk topic is “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brené Brown. Ms. Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In her poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. Discussion will be lead by Karol Saunders & Margit Johnson. Streaming Spirituality programs will run again April 8th and April 22nd. Watch the bulletin for more details on future subjects.

RECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE We have been very busy reviewing information about and interviewing candidates. The interview process will continue during the next several weeks, during which we look forward to getting to know our candidates even better. We remain hopeful and enthusiastic about St. Stephen's future, and are grateful for your continued prayers.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Maundy Thursday Service (4/2) – 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Vigil – 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Good Friday (4/3) – Noon Easter Egg Hunt & Cookout (4/4) – 11:30-1:30 Easter Vigil (4/4) – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday (4/5) – 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – Child Care Available Low Sunday (4/12) – 9:00 a.m. (with Creekside Ringers) and 11:00 a.m

MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL The Watch (Vigil) begins at 9:00 p.m., finishing at 7:00 a.m. Friday. To sign up for one- hour periods for the Vigil, visit the Holy Week page at our website. You may also sign up in person at church on Sundays during Lent.

EXPLORING THE SACRAMENTS Join Fr. Tom in a forum style question and answer session about the Sacraments of the Episcopal Church today 10am-10:45am.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN & VOLUNTEERS It might seem early, but VBS registrations always fill up fast! This year’s event is Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power, from June 29-July 2. Visit http://ststephens.com/vacation-bible-school-2015/ to sign up! We also need adult volunteers to help make this program meaningful for our children. Please contact Dave Sheldon (dsheldon@ststephens.com) for more information.

ALTAR FLOWER MINISTRY NEEDS VASES If you have any medium-sized vases (±8” – no bud vases), please drop them off at the office. You can also leave word at the office if you know of anyone who could use a floral bouquet for a pick-me-up or a celebration of life.

VESTRY PROFILE: DAVID HOLMBERG Family: , Cara and children Nina O’Keefe (Will) and Ben. Two dogs, Ellie and Sadie. Church involvement: Vestry, Usher, Outreach, Volunteer at Grant School. Past Treasurer, have worked on TEC and various kitchen related teams. Hobbies: Travelling, cooking, reading, watching sports, walking the dogs. Guilty Pleasure: Ice cream, TV. Born in: Chicago Area (LaGrange). Live in: Edina. In-between: Other Chicago Suburbs (Park Ridge, Wilmette), Grinnell Iowa, Minneapolis. Education: Grinnell College, BA Economics. University of Minnesota, MBA Finance. Professional and

volunteer experience: 30+ years in the financial services business with The Hartford, ING, Ameriprise and Thrivent – sales, marketing and strategy related positions (mostly building stuff and fixing stuff). Currently retired and volunteering through church, through Grinnell, in various other capacities. Continuing to expand volunteer work. Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Spiritual practices: Church on Sunday, giving thanks regularly.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m. in the Commons Room, led by Fr. Tom Gehlsen. We are studying the Gospel of John. Please join us. All are welcome!

BEYOND OUR WALLS

Many outreach ministries at St. Stephen’s are highlighted on our website. Submissions can be sent to our Deacon, Rena Turnham: rturnham@ststephens.com

To read more about Episcopal missions, go to: www.mission-centered.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Methodist Hospital Hospice will be providing training session this spring (April and May) for new volunteers. Our volunteers give respite care to caregivers who are caring for terminally ill loved ones in their own private homes. Commitment is a maximum of four hours per week, and training is four sessions. If interested, contact Libby Swanson at 952-993-5381.

GRANT SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER'S AIDES STILL NEEDED This is our 50

th(!!) year of St. Stephens support for the Grant School Nursery. We need

of a few people interested in serving as Substitute Teacher's Aides on an as-needed basis. The school serves pre-k children on the near north side of Minneapolis at Community Covenant Church (901 Humboldt Avenue N., Minneapolis) from 9AM-11:30AM Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, following the Minneapolis school calendar. If you'd like to add your name to our roster of subs or have questions about the program, please contact Betsy Nelson: betsytn@gmail.com. No experience or special qualifications are necessary to sub. The kids in the program are absolutely great and most of us serve these great kids year after year after year.

PRAYER, DIALOGUE & WITNESS TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in St. Paul is offering continuing dialogue on violence in our communities. You are invited to join in on the last of four conversations from 6:00-8:30pm for dinner, speakers, and conversation about living in a culture of violence on April 13, 2015: Supporting those who Grieve. St. Mary’s is a congregation known for addressing issues of social justice through the creation of civil discourse and calling people to concrete action. The church is located at: 1895 Laurel, Saint Paul MN 55104.

LOAVES AND FISHES SERVING TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST! The L&F team thanks the 14 youth from Spectrum who helped serve in October. Thank your teen for their commitment to serve the homeless. Prep of Food is from 3:30-4:45pm and the meal is served from 5:30-6:30 pm. We are also in need of volunteers for cleanup from 6:00-7:00pm. Site: school on corner of 22nd and Clinton Ave So. Mpls.(2 blocks NE of MIA). Contact Andy Otness if you can help! FOtness@gmail.com or 612-978-1681

THE REV. RENA TURNHAM IS OFF TO CUBA! Our deacon will be traveling to Cuba with her husband John and their daughter Claire along with the Episcopal Church in Minnesota’s Commission on Cuban Ministry. There are several congregations represented in the group that will be traveling from March 20-28 to Santiago de Cuba. This spring’s pilgrimage will include installing a much needed water filtration system in the cathedral (deadly cholera still plagues the region). Clean water will be made available to the surrounding local community. Earlier this year, the St. Stephen’s Outreach Committee generously donated funds toward the purchase of this system.

ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 9AM-3PM What is the Enneagram? It is a powerful spiritual tool for understanding people’s motivations and actions. Rooted in the Christian spirituality of the 3rd and 4th centuries, it is an oral tradition. In the 1980’s, it was brought to the United States by Jesuit priests. Be prepared for a day of “ahas”, of deep reflection, and more than a little laughter. Be prepared for insights into those you love and those who trouble you and for a deeper appreciation for yourself. This Lenten offering from St. John’s, Minneapolis is free of charge and will be led by the Rev. Margaret

Waters. Lunch will be provided, with reservations to Rachel@stjohns-mpls.org. All are welcome, age 14 and up. St. John's is located at: 4201 Sheridan Ave S, Mpls.

MARCH FOOD DRIVE The March Food Drive is well on its way to reaching a goal of 115,000 pounds and/or dollars of food to fill VEAP's shelves. Most needed items: peanut butter, canned meat, dry beans and rice. Think...March 15th - Lunch food; March 22nd - Dinner food; March 28th - Baby formula and food.

OUR COMMUNITY OF PRAYER If you or someone you know would like to be on the St. Stephen’s Prayer List and/or in the Prayers of the People, please contact Fr. Tom Gehlsen at tgehlsen@ststephens.com, The Rev. Rena Turnham: rturnham@ststephens.com, or call the church office at (952) 920-0595. Are you interested in praying for the intentions of our faith community as part of your personal prayer life, and able to keep these names and intentions confidential? If this ministry interests you, please contact The Rev. Rena Turnham.

Submissions to the News are due before noon Wednesday, and should be fewer than 70 words. Verbal announcements for Sunday must be received before noon Thursday.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Numbers 21:4-9 | Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 | Ephesians 2:1-10 | John 3:14-21

952-920-0595 The Rev. Thomas J. Gehlsen, Ph.D., Transition Priest ............................ tgehlsen@ststephens.com

The Rev. Rena Turnham, Deacon ........................................................ rturnham@ststephens.com

Adam Estrem, Minister of Youth and Hospitality .................................. aestrem@ststephens.com

Clark Duhrkopf, Minister of Music ...................................................... cduhrkopf@ststephens.com

Dave Sheldon, Minister of Families & Connections .............................. dsheldon@ststephens.com

Deen Hubin, Parish Administrator ........................................................... dhubin@ststephens.com

Mark Mahoney, Facility Director ...................................................... mmahoney@ststephens.com

Nancy Wood, Financial Manager ............................................................. nwood@ststephens.com

Sheila Navy, Receptionist/Nursery Coordinator ........................................ snavy@ststephens.com

All hymns and songs reprinted under OneLicense.net #1-704122. Psalm refrain reproduced from Psalter for Worship, Cycle A, Copyright © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission for local use only.

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