{"id":620,"date":"2020-04-23T18:51:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T22:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=620"},"modified":"2020-04-24T16:56:59","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T20:56:59","slug":"april-26-2020-the-third-sunday-of-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/?p=620","title":{"rendered":"April 26, 2020: The Third Sunday of Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Prelude and entrance into the church. <\/b>For those of you who have not been in the church for a while,\u00a0please\u00a0enjoy this virtual entrance into our beautiful church accompanied by today&#8217;s prelude music played on our gorgeous pipe organ by our talented Musical Director Wendy Ruggeri.<br \/>\n<strong>&#8220;Tempo di Menuetto&#8221; &#8211; F. J. Haydn<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ez-8cyfGQZA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Opening Hymn: Hymn 180; He is Risen<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XxSsLnZBogY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<b>Lyrics:<br \/>\n<\/b>He is risen, he is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice: he has burst his three<br \/>\ndays&#8217; prison; let the whole wide earth rejoice: death is conquered we are free, Christ has won the victory.<\/p>\n<p>Come, ye sad and fearful hearted, with glad smile and radiant brow! Death&#8217;s long shadows have departed; Jesus&#8217; woes are over now, and the passion that he bore- sin and pain can vex no more.<\/p>\n<p>Come, with high and holy hymning,\u00a0hail our Lord&#8217;s triumphant day;\u00a0not one darksome cloud is dimming\u00a0yonder glorious morning ray,\u00a0breaking o&#8217;er the purple east,\u00a0symbol of our Easter feast.<\/p>\n<p>He is risen, he is risen! He hath opened heaven&#8217;s gate: we are free from sin&#8217;s dark prison, risen to a holier state; and a brighter Easter beam on our longing eyes shall stream.<\/p>\n<p><b>Leader: <\/b>Alleluia! Christ is risen.<br \/>\n<strong><i>People: <\/i><\/strong>The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!<br \/>\n<strong>Leader:<\/strong> \u00a0 Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (<i>1 Cor. 15:57)<br \/>\n<\/i><i><strong>The People together<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/i>Most merciful God,<br \/>\nwe confess that we have sinned against you<br \/>\nin thought, word, and deed,<br \/>\nby what we have done,<br \/>\nand by what we have left undone.<br \/>\nWe have not loved you with our whole heart;<br \/>\nwe have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.<br \/>\nWe are truly sorry and we humbly repent.<br \/>\nFor the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,<br \/>\nhave mercy on us and forgive us;<br \/>\nthat we may delight in your will,<br \/>\nand walk in your ways,<br \/>\nto the glory of your Name. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins<br \/>\nthrough our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all<br \/>\ngoodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in<br \/>\neternal life.\u00a0<i>Amen.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.<\/p>\n<p>Glory to the holy and undivided Trinity, one God; as it was in the beginning is not and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><b>Christ our Passover<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<i>1 Cor. 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Cor. 15:20-22)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Alleuia.\u00a0Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us;<br \/>\ntherefore let us keep the feast,<br \/>\nNot with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil,<br \/>\nbut with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.<\/p>\n<p>Christ being raised from the dead will never die again;<br \/>\ndeath no longer has dominion over him.<br \/>\nThe death that he died, he died to sin, once for all;<br \/>\nbut the life he lives, he lives to God<br \/>\nSo also consider yourselves dead to sin,<br \/>\nand alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.<\/p>\n<p>Christ has been raised from the dead,<br \/>\nthe first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.<br \/>\nFor since by a man came death,<br \/>\nby a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.<br \/>\nFor as in Adam all die,<br \/>\nso also in Christ shall all me made alive. Alleluia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Psalm 116: 1-3, 10-17<br \/>\n<\/strong>1 <span class=\"initCap\">I<\/span> love the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, *<br \/>\nbecause he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">2 The cords of death entangled me;<br \/>\nthe grip of the grave took hold of me; *<br \/>\nI came to grief and sorrow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">3 Then I called upon the Name of the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>: *<br \/>\n&#8220;O <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>, I pray you, save my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">10 How shall I repay the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span> *<br \/>\nfor all the good things he has done for me?<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">11 I will lift up the cup of salvation *<br \/>\nand call upon the Name of the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">12 I will fulfill my vows to the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span> *<br \/>\nin the presence of all his people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">13 Precious in the sight of the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span> *<br \/>\nis the death of his servants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">14 O <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>, I am your servant; *<br \/>\nI am your servant and the child of your handmaid;<br \/>\nyou have freed me from my bonds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">15 I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving *<br \/>\nand call upon the Name of the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">16 I will fulfill my vows to the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span> *<br \/>\nin the presence of all his people,<\/p>\n<p class=\"psalmText\">17 In the courts of the <span class=\"lordSmallCaps\">Lord<\/span>&#8216;S house, *<br \/>\nin the midst of you, O Jerusalem.<br \/>\nHallelujah!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Acts 2:14a,36-41<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">P<\/span>eter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, \u201cLet the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, \u201cBrothers, what should we do?\u201d Peter said to them, \u201cRepent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.\u201d And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, \u201cSave yourselves from this corrupt generation.\u201d So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Hymn 205: Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8k9-ddmIcb4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"lessonCitation\">Luke 24:13-35<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"lessonText\"><span class=\"initCap\">N<\/span>ow on that same day two of Jesus&#8217; disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, \u201cWhat are you discussing with each other while you walk along?\u201d They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, \u201cAre you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?\u201d He asked them, \u201cWhat things?\u201d They replied, \u201cThe things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.\u201d Then he said to them, \u201cOh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?\u201d Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lessonText\">As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, \u201cStay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.\u201d So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, \u201cWere not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?\u201d That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, \u201cThe Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!\u201d Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Musical Interlude: &#8220;Chaconne in G Major&#8221; &#8211; G. F. Handel<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-620-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/R26_0076-1_1.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/R26_0076-1_1.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/R26_0076-1_1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><b>Message from Reverend Lois Keen<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WHItq0GhNkY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>The Prayers:<br \/>\n<\/b><b>The Lord\u2019s Prayer<br \/>\n<\/b><b>The Suffrages<\/b><\/p>\n<p>V.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Show us your mercy, O Lord;<br \/>\nR.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0And grant us your salvation.<br \/>\nV.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clothe your ministers with righteousness;<br \/>\nR.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Let your people sing with joy.<br \/>\nV.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Give peace, O Lord, in al the world;<br \/>\nR.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For only in you can we live in safety.<br \/>\nV.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lord, keep this nation under your care;<br \/>\nR.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0And guide us in the way of justice and truth.<br \/>\nV.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Let your way be known upon earth;<br \/>\nR.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Your saving health among all nations.<br \/>\nV.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;<br \/>\nR.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.<br \/>\nV.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Create in us clean hearts, O God;<br \/>\nR.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Prayer Ministry invites you to join them in continued prayers for those folks who\u2019s names appear in the Prayers of the People.<br \/>\nComfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, <strong>praying for Deirdre, Becky, Chris, John Douglas, Nicole, Laura, Mary, Joseph, Tammy, Roger, Sue, Cheryl, Eileen, Guy, Gail and David,<\/strong> give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Collect of the Day<br \/>\n<\/b><i>Celebrant and People<br \/>\n<\/i><i><strong>Let us pray:<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/i>O\u00a0God, 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.<\/p>\n<p><b>A Collect for Sundays<br \/>\n<\/b>O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Page 98 BCP)<\/p>\n<p><b>A Collect for Guidance<br \/>\n<\/b>Heavenly Father, send your Holy Spirit into our hearts, to direct and rule us according to your will, to comfort us in all that we do, to defend us from all error, and to lead us into all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<br \/>\n(P. 107, BCP)<\/p>\n<p>Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, \u201cPeace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you\u201d; Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>We offer our intercessions, aloud or silently. After which, we pray:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your servants for whom we pray, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that they may be strengthened in their affliction and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n<p><b>Prayer of Saint Chrysostom<br \/>\n<\/b><em>Together:<br \/>\n<\/em>Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. (BCP page 102)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leader:<\/strong> Let us bless the Lord.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Reply:<\/em><\/strong> Thanks be to God.<\/p>\n<p>Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. <i>(Ephesians 3:20,21)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Closing Hymn: Hymn 296, We Know That Christ is Raised<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v2jpZfAKSOU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Postlude: &#8220;Now Christ Liveth&#8221; &#8211; Wihla Hutson<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-620-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/R26_0077-1_1.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/R26_0077-1_1.mp3\">http:\/\/stpeterstrinity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/R26_0077-1_1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for joining us today for our remote worship service. 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