TRINITY AT HOME - Worship Via Zoom

The Third Sunday of Easter
 

The Prelude – Fugue in E Minor – J. S. Bach
 

A Welcome: Rev. Bill Eddy
 

The Opening Hymn: 206, verses 1 & 2
Verse 1
Antiphon:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 1
O sons and daughters, let us sing! 
The King of heaven, the glorious King, 
o’er death and hell rose triumphing. 
Alleluia!
 

Verse 2
That night the apostles met in fear; 
amidst them came their Lord most dear, 
and said, “My peace be on all here.” 
Alleluia!
Repeat Antiphon
 

The Collect for Purity – Led by Anita Milham
Leader: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Leader:  Let us pray.
All:       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.
 

The Gloria Gloria in excelsis  Hymnal S-277
Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
 

The Collect of the Day – Led by June Reinhardt
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us pray.
All: O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 

The First Reading: Acts 3:12-19­ – Chip McGinn
 

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
Thanks be to God.
 

The Response: Psalm 4 – 
 

The Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7 – June Reinhardt
 

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
Thanks be to God.
 

The Gospel Hymn: LEVAS 213, verses 1 & 2
Verse 1
Children of the heavenly Father 
safely in his bosom gather; 
nestling bird nor star in heaven 
such a refuge e’er was given.
 

Verse 2
God his own doth tend and nourish, 
in his holy courts they flourish; 
from all evil things God spares them, 
in those mighty arms God bears them.
 

The Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 – Anita Milham
 

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
 

The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
 

The Gospel Hymn: LEVAS 213, verses 4 & 5
Verse 4
Praise the Lord in joyful numbers, 
your protector never slumbers; 
at the will of your defender 
every person must surrender.
 

Verse 5
Though God giveth or he taketh, 
God his children ne’er forsaketh; 
God’s the loving purpose solely 
to preserve us pure and holy.
 

The Meditation

The Nicene Creed – Led by 
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:
   was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
      and became truly human.
   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, 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.
 

The Prayers of the People – Led by Anita Milham
Leader: You have no equal, God. We come before you humbled, asking for your healing presence. Heal us, raise us so that we may serve you. We are amazed at your creative genius–how you have stretched the heavens like curtains, and yet you bend to be with us. 
People: We are amazed God. We raise our hearts in awe.
 

Leader: Our world and our lives are in need of healing and direction. We ask you to guide your church and heal it where it is worn out and self-centered. Direct those who lead the church, the laity, our bishops, priests, and deacons; all those in positions of leadership.
People: We ask for direction. Raise our hearts to you, God.
 

Leader: We ask you to heal the relationships between nations, and neighbors. Give the leaders of the nations courage to pursue justice and speak peace as an example for the world.
People: We ask for healing. Raise our hearts to you, God.
 

Leader: Many of us suffer from addiction, anxiety, and illness. Break the chains which bind us and heal us, God. Surround us with supportive people, provide us with resources, and a tangible sense of your love.
People: We ask for healing. Raise our hearts to you, God.
 

Leader: We bring before you those who are on our hearts this day. Come into their lives with powerful healing, and into their hearts with words of comfort and peace. We pray especially this morning for George Labonte, Murray Romans, Arlene Crowley, Jack Derick, Emily Letson, June Reinhardt, Brenda McGinn, Jeff Mahoney, Scott Robison, Bob Cutler, Eleanor Magee, Matt Ellis, Gracie Robison, Alice Pope, Alex, Keith Seeber, Anthony, Jim O’Neill, Michaela Holst, Paul C., Jim Chalifoux, Bob and Randi Heiselmeyer, Clinton Crocker, Gail Thomas, Zachary Nelson, Lorraine Cornell, Jim Langmead, Janet Kennedy, Stacey, Kathy Sanford, Chris Noble, Nancy Ferland, Charlie Kendrick, Paula Johnson, Joseph Reilly, Joseph Reid, Kyle Vinson, Leo King, Richie Miller, Wayne Robac, Shelley MacDonald, Dorothy Nasson, Isabel Medeiros, and Ellen MacDonald.
We look to you for care of all these, to give them hope through your presence.
People: We ask for healing. Raise our hearts to you, God.
 

Leader: We pray for those who have died, that they may know the fullness of your love in the life you have prepared for them. We remember this morning Barbara Kelley, mother of Kathi Redman, who died on Friday. Comfort those who grieve her loss and give them the confidence of your love which knows no limits of time or space.
People: We ask for assurance of your love. Raise our hearts to you, God. Amen.
 

The Prayer of Confession – Led by Chip McGinn
Leader: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
All: 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.
 

The Absolution

The Peace

Announcements

The Offertory Hymn: 206, verses 3 & 4
Antiphon:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 3
When Thomas first the tidings heard, 
how they had seen the risen Lord, 
he doubted the disciples word.
Alleluia!
 

Verse 4
“My pierced side, O Thomas, see; 
my hands, my feet, I show to thee;
Not faithless, but believing be.” 
Alleluia!
Repeat Antiphon
 

The Great Thanksgiving

The Sanctus Holy, holy, holy   Hymnal S-129
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 Lord’s Prayer – Led by June Reinhardt
Leader: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are 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 Closing Prayer – Led by 
Leader: Let us pray.
All: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

The Blessing

The Closing Hymn: 206, verses 5 & 6
Antiphon:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 5
No longer Thomas then denied, 
he saw the feet, the hands, the side; 
“Thou art my Lord and God,” he cried.
Alleluia!
 

Verse 6
How blest are they who have not seen, 
and yet whose faith has constant been, 
for they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia!
Repeat Antiphon
 

The Dismissal – Led by Chip McGinn
Leader: Let us go forth into the world, 
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
All: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.         
 

The Postlude: Christ lag in Todes Banden – J. S. Bach
 

The worship is over. Our service begins.