St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican ChurchThe Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

Easter 5Sunday, May 6, 2012

361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1416-463-1344

www.stbarnabas-toronto.com

Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the sharing

of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all.

(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)

Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican ChurchThe Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 185 of the green Book of Alternative Services. The hymns can be found in the

blue Book of Common Praise.

Organ Prelude Two Dutch Folksongs arranged by Jan Zwart

The Gathering of God’s PeopleProcessional Hymn 40 “O Spirit of the living God” (Wareham)Greeting and Collect for Purity p. 185The Gloria p. 186Collect of the Day: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Children’s Focus led by Teresa Johnson

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS 8: 26–40 read by Winston DottinThen an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a wilderness road.) So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. Then the Spirit

said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot and join it.” So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter, and like a lamb silent before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” The eunuch asked Philip, “About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?” He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

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

PSALM 22: 24–30 (sung)My praise is of him in the great as-sem-bly; *I will perform my vows in the presence of those who wor-ship him.The poor shall eat and be satisfied / and those who seek the LORD shall praise him: *“May your heart live for e-ver!”

All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD, *and all the families of the nations shall bow be-fore him.For kingship belongs to the LORD; *he rules o-ver the na-tions.To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in wor-ship; *all who go down to the dust fall be-fore him.My soul shall live for him / my descendants shall serve him; *they shall be known as the LORD’S for e-ver.They shall come and make known to a people yet un-born *the saving deeds that he has done.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son,and to the Ho-ly Spi-rit.As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be,world with-out end A-men.

A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN 4: 7–21 read by Esma BrathwaiteBeloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Saviour of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe

the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgement, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us. Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also.

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

Gospel AlleluiaChoir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!Cantor: Christ who hath redeemed us with his blood: is risen and hath appeared unto us.All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!Gospeller: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to John 15: 1-8.All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the

branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

Affirmation of Faith p. 189Prayers of the People led by Sue Ann EliteConfession and Absolution p. 191We Share the Peace of Christ

We Offer Our Gifts to GodOffertory Hymn 451 “King of love, O Christ, we crown you” (Hermon)

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.

The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts“People of all ages and denominations who are baptized into Christ are invited and encouraged to share in communion. If

you will not be receiving bread and wine, we would be pleased if you would join us at the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”

Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 193The Lord’s Prayer (said)) p. 211The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: Lord, we died with you on the crossAll: Now we are raised to new life.Celebrant: We were buried in your tomb.All: Now we share in your resurrection.Celebrant: Live in us, that we may live in you.

Communion Hymns 52 “O God unseen yet ever near” (St. Flavian) 487 “Where charity and love prevail” (Primrose)Motet If ye love me, keep my commandments - Thomas Tallis

Prayer after Communion: God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

Sharing God’s Love in the WorldThe Doxology p. 214 AnnouncementsRecessional Hymn 343 “When all thy mercies” (St. Stephen)DismissalOrgan Postlude Impetuoso - Albert de Klerk

We welcome all who are new or visiting today. If we can serve you or you wish to know more about the church, please fill out

a visitors envelope, available in pews or at back of church.

The flowers at the altar are dedicated to theGlory of God in memory of George & Mae Biggs,

a gift of daughter Susannah;and in loving memory of Pearl LaBrash,

a gift of Lynda & Gary Davenport.

Today’s Liturgical Team:Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold ShepherdDeacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillCommunion Minister: Marina RussouwOrganist & Choirmaster: Neil HoultonSidespeople: (Team 5) Captain – Janet Booker; Jan Booker, Muriel Beard, Joyce Connell, Winston Dottin, Irving StouteChancel Guild: Joyce Connell, Winifred Dottin

Today we remember in our Prayers: Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Ingles House (LOFT)Deanery Cycle of Prayer, St. BarnabasParish Cycle of Prayer, Leadership Ministry TeamSJAC, Rural Outreach Committee of St. Andrew, Scarborough

Music Notes:On May 4th each year the Dutch honour all members of the military and civilians who have died in war situations or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War 2; and

on May 5 there is a celebration of the 1945 capitulation of German forces in the Second World War. In acknowledgement of these special days and of our country’s friendship with The Netherlands, today’s organ music is by Dutch composers – Jan Zwart (1877-1937) and Albert de Klerk (1917-1998).

LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY

No Monday Night Bible study tomorrow Bible study with the Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill resumes in the rector’s study at 7:00 PM on May 14th. All are welcome.

WelcomeWe welcome the folks who usually attend the 9AM service but who are joining us at 10:30 this morning and plan to attend the Appreciative Enquiry meeting afterwards.

Please stay for the Appreciative Enquiry meeting today…a chance for you to voice your opinions and suggestions for the future of our parish and help in choosing our new priest! Following this morning’s service, there will be a meeting in the Upper Hall to hear your views on what you would like to see in our future. A light lunch will be served. We encourage all members of the parish to set aside roughly three hours to attend

this very important meeting led by Bishop Yu’s facilitator, Bill Benson. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you are invited to submit a letter or some notes on what you hope for in our new incumbent. The information gathered will be crucial to the decision of the Discernment Committee – we need your help!

Advisory Board meets this weekOur Advisory Board will meet this Tuesday, May 8th, at 7:30 PM in the rector’s study. All are welcome.

Date change for St. Barnabas DayPlease note that we will be celebrating St. Barnabas Day on Sunday, June 10th this year, not on June 17th as was noted inthe blue worship schedule.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Tuesday, May 8th 7:30 PM Advisory Board meetingIn the rector’s study

Thursday, May 10th 12 noon Holy EucharistIn the Chancel

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 10th 12 noon Holy Eucharist In the Chancel

Sunday, May 13th Easter 6 9:00 AM Said Eucharist

10:30 AM Choral EucharistServices with Anointing

Readings: Acts 10: 44-48; Psalm 81 John 5: 1-6; John 15: 9-17

CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold ShepherdHONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHCDEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillLEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller, Jan BookerORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil HoultonPARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft RanniORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates