St.

Francis Church Biblically minded::Mission driven

The Right Reverend John C. Bauerschmidt--Bishop of Tennessee

The Reverend Joseph B. Howard--Vicar

Order of Worship

St. Francis Church is a community dedicated to the

transformation of lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ for
the Kingdom of God.

The Third Sunday of Easter

Year B

A congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee and the world-wide Anglican Communion
A note for visitors: We’re thankful that you could join us for worship today, and we
pray God blesses you in your time here. The service is printed in your bulletin. If you
have any questions don’t hesitate to ask someone around you!

St. Francis Church we want to encourage families to worship together. In order to

be a community where all ages feel welcome, we provide coloring materials for children
to use during worship and seek to understand the specific gifts and challenges that
children bring. We encourage you, should you feel comfortable doing so, to sit toward
the front with your children, as little-ones are often more attentive if they can see what is
happening. After the second reading, children 6 years old and below are invited to take
part in children’s chapel.

We understand that there may be times when it is best to take advantage of child care,
and nursury is provided.

In Preparation for worship: We invite you to take a few moments before the service
begins to be still, and rest from the business of your lives. Take time to breathe deeply,
and reflect upon the past week, preparing yourself to come before God in worship.
When you’re ready, you might say the following prayer or one like it in preparation for
worship.

O Almighty God, who pours out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and
of supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of
heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled
affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; though Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

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 The Word of God
Processional: Before the Throne of God above

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Opening Acclamation:
All Standing

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen.

People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Collect for Purity:

A lmightyGod, 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 following is sung, all standing

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Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis S 280

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Collect of the Day:
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.

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.

First Reading: Acts 3:12-19

All sit.

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles:

P eter addressed the people, “You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you
stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made this man walk? The God
of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified
his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though
he had decided to release him. But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked
to have a murderer given to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from
the dead. To this we are witnesses. And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this
man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him
this perfect health in the presence of all of you. And now, friends, I know that you acted in
ignorance, as did also your rulers. In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through
all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent therefore, and turn to God so that
your sins may be wiped out.”

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

The Psalm of the day:

Remain seated

Psalm 4
Cum invocarem

1 Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *

  you set me free when I am hard-pressed;
  have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
 
2 “You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *
  how long will you worship dumb idols
  and run after false gods?”
 
3 Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *
  when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.
 
4 Tremble, then, and do not sin; *
  speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.
 
5 Offer the appointed sacrifices *
  and put your trust in the Lord.
6
 
6 Many are saying,
  “Oh, that we might see better times!” *
  Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.
 
7 You have put gladness in my heart, *
  more than when grain and wine and oil increase.
 
8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *
  for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7

A Reading from the First letter of John.

S ee what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and
that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we
do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And
all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Everyone who commits
sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he was revealed to take away
sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either
seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is
right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

The Children Come forward for prayer, and then depart for Children’s
Chapel
All stand.

Sequence: Love’s redeeming work is done H188

Holy Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48

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

J esus stood among the disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were
startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, “Why
are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my
feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as
you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.
While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you
anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their
presence. Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still
with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the
psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and
he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead
on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his
name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”

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Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ

Sermon: The Rev. Joseph B. Howard

The Nicene Creed

W

e 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.

The Prayers of the People

Leader: Let us pray

In our Diocese we pray for St. George’s Church, Nashville.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Diocese of Nicaragua in the
Province of Central America, The Rt. Rev’d Sturdie Downs, bishop.

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;

People: That we all may be one.

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

Leader: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;

People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacra-
ments.

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

Leader: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

People: That our works may find favor in your sight.

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

Leader: Give to the departed eternal rest;

People: Let light perpetual shine upon them.

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

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

Silence

Celebrant: Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of
your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our
ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love
us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession

Celebrant: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens,
Jesus, the Son of God, let us with confidence draw near to the throne of
grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:14, 16

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence.

Minister and People:

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.
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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.

Celebrant: 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.

All stand
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Announcements

# The Holy Communion #

Offertory music chosen by musician
Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offering of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the
celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living
and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and
source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created
them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before
you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you
unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we
acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we say:

The Sanctus: S129

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Please stand or kneel at this time, as best helps you to pray.

We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom
and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that,
in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our
disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your
mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again
you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for
salvation.

Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son
to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of
us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners,
freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and,
rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new.

And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he
sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the
world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all. When the hour had come for him
to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he
loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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.” Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption.
Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and
ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the
gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you:

Celebrant and People

We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord
our God.
Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and
upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people,
the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.
Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living
sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic
and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its
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faith, and preserve it in peace.
Remember all who minister in your Church.
Remember all your people, and those who seek your truth.
Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you
alone; bring them into the place of eternal joy and light.
And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs,
prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages
past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours,
Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed by 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 Breaking of the Bread

A period of silence is kept

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for
you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

ON RECEIVING COMMUNION:
All baptized Christians who are in love and charity with their neighbors are invited to the
Lord’s table. If you do not wish to receive, you are invited to come forward for a blessing
in the name of Christ—simply cross your arms over your chest to let the servers know
that you will not be receiving.

Prayers before receiving can be found on pages 337 (the Prayer of Humble Access)
and 834 in the Book of Common Prayer (the red books available under your chairs).

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Communion hymn: Taizé

Post-Communion Prayer

After Communion, the Celebrant says:

Let us Pray

The minister and people together, pray:

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.

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Recessional: All hail the power of Jesus’ Name H450

Celebrant says the dismissal

People: Thanks be to God.

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 A Note on Today’s Readings
The Third Sunday of Easter—Year B
Welcome to St. Francis Church. On this Third Sunday of Easter, the Gospel reading directs
our attention to the Eucharist as our ongoing experience of the resurrection. On the first Easter
afternoon Jesus met two of his followers, and as they walked to the village of Emmaus he explained
the scriptures concerning his death and resurrection to them. At table with them he said the blessing
and broke the bread and they recognized him.
Today’s Gospel reading carries that story to its conclusion. Those two disciples are in the midst
of telling the others that Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread when he appears
in their midst. He again explains the scriptures and shares food with them. Thus from the very
beginning of the Church’s life in the risen Lord, the meal has been the most common way Jesus’
resurrection is revealed to his people.
Our reading from Acts today is an account of the manifestation of Christ’s presence in and through
his followers. Peter and John heal a cripple in the name of Jesus and then Peter proclaims the
Gospel of the dying and rising of Jesus. The second reading this Sunday speaks of the forgiveness
of sins we have as a result of our life in Christ.
We are a people who through Baptism and Eucharist live in Christ’s dying and rising. We meet him
again and again in the Breaking of the Bread and acclaim him. “Christ our Passover is sacrificed for
us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!”
From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church

Publishing Incorporated, New York.

Good News Daily

Volume IX
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April 26–May 2, 2009 Number 17

Sunday, April 26
1 Peter 1:7-11 Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to
you, searched intently and with the greatest care. (v.10 NIV)
I am struck by the statement of this verse “the prophets…searched intently and with the greatest
care.” When it comes to the Scriptures and diligently seeking God’s face and listening for His voice,
I am sometimes embarrassed with God by my lack of “searching intently and with the greatest care.”
Often it is more of a casual or a convenience search—perhaps a few minutes each morning or a quick
review of a daily devotional. I know I am not taking enough time to still my heart and listen for His
voice. But I want to increase my hunger for Him, to want to be with Him more, to seek His truths
and especially to hear His voice in my life. It is in setting aside my heart and my time with Him that
I receive His infilling for my day. He stands at the door, or our heart, and knocks. Lord, increase our
passion for you so that we will desire to search for you intently and welcome you into our life today
with joy.
Daniel 4:1-18; Psalms 148, 149, 150; John 21:15-25

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Monday, April 27
Daniel 4:19-27 Belteshazzar [Daniel] answered, “My lord, if only the dream applied to your enemies
and its meaning to your adversaries!” (v.19b)
This story is about King Nebuchadnezzar and a dream that he wanted interpreted, and how Daniel
came to him with the interpretation. Daniel’s statement above indicates that the dream is about the
King, not somebody else. The insight for me is that so often I hear God’s word and can so easily apply
the meaning, the warning, or the truth to others. How often have I said (or thought) ‘he or she’ needs
to hear this, ‘they’ need to obey God is this matter. And how often, God must be saying to me “Why
do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your
own eye?” (Matthew 7:3). As with King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, the words we hear from God are
meant for us and not for us to judge others. May we hear God’s word with a renewed openness and
moldable heart and spirit so He can truly change us.
Psalm 25; 1 John 3:19—4:6; Luke 4:14-30

Tuesday, April 28
Psalm 26 Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my hart and my mind; for your love is ever before me,
and I walk continually in your truth. (vv.2-3)
It seems a little scary to pray and ask the Lord to test us, try us, and examine our hearts. Personally,
I am not confident about what all He may find in the dark corners of my heart, or whether He will
be pleased. There is a beautiful song with lyrics that say “Break my heart O God” which I was often
hesitant to sing, not certain of what He might bring to break my heart. But if I am ever going to be
pure of heart and mind, and holy as He is holy, I do need to ask Him to test, try, and examine me. I
will clearly see where I still fall short in becoming what He created me to be. So in faith and trust, in
His love for us, we must ask the Lord to reveal where we are falling short, confess our weaknesses,
and, as David says, walk continually in the truth. Let your light shine within the dark places of my
heart, Lord!
Daniel 4:28-37; Psalm 28; 1 John 4:7-21; Luke 4:31-37

Wednesday, April 29
Psalm 38 All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. O Lord,
do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God. Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior (vv.9,
21-22)
What a comfort to know that all my longings lie open before the Lord and my sighing is not hidden
from Him. He knows my struggles, my frustrations, and my weaknesses. He knows I have good days
and not-so-good days—that life is not all joyous and pain free. He hears my heart when I cry out
to Him to help me, to be near to me, to walk with me, and to hold me during my deepest times of
trouble. One of my favorite prayers is:
You are God, even in stress filled times. On my own I could feel overwhelmed, but Scripture tells me
You care about every detail of my life. Right now the stress I feel most intensely is (fill in the blank).
Show me steps I can take, and give me the courage to take them. Calm my spirit, Lord, as I trust You
to bring good out of this situation. Amen.
Daniel 5:1-12; 1 John 5:1-12; Luke 4:38-44

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Thursday, April 30
Luke 5:1-11 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But
because you say so, I will let down the nets.” (v.5)
This is the story of Jesus telling Simon Peter to try again to catch fish. Peter’s response is above.
The outcome, in verse 6, says “when they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that
their nets began to break” and in verse 9, “For he and his companions were astonished at the catch of
fish they had taken.” My encouragement in this is to keep trying! How many things in my life seem
like a long unfruitful, frustrating, unproductive night of fishing—praying for a loved one’s salvation,
always feeling that I am falling short, wishing I could be more like Him—and yet Jesus says to try
again! I love Peter’s statement “because you say so, I will.” When I know the Scriptures and deepen
my own trust in the Lord, I can say “I don’t see this working Lord, but, because you say to, I will
persevere and continue to try again, knowing that you are Lord over all things.” Is there anything in
your life where you feel tired and want to give up? Try again!
Daniel 5:13-30; Psalms 37:1-18; 1 John 5:13-21

Friday, May 1
Daniel 6:1-15 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his
upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his
knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. (v.10)
Although the king loved Daniel, he was influenced by others to issue an edict that no one could pray
to any god or man other that the king for 30 days. Daniel continued doing what he knew was right
in his heart, which eventually led to the famous lion’s den story. Daniel was not influenced by the
godlessness of the society, but continued to seek and serve God and live a righteous life. What an
example for us all. Our society today does not follow the principles and commandments that God has
given us. Do we compromise our faith and water down that which we know to be right in order to
fit in? God calls us to a holy life, the narrow path: “But small is the gate and narrow is the road that
leads to life, and only a few will find it” (Matthew 7:14). We shouldn’t be surprised to find that what
we believe is not popular—it wasn’t with Jesus either, but we are to follow His example and be holy
in an unholy world.
Psalm 105:1-22; 2 John 1-13; Luke 5:12-26

Saturday, May 2
3 John 1-15 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good
is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. (v.11)
Imitate what is good and not what is evil. In our lives today, we can be easily tempted to imitate evil
in a variety of ways—retaliation (they deserve it), unforgiveness (I can’t forgive them for what they
did), stealing (everybody does it), and the list goes on. Jesus on the other hand asks us to imitate
him, “If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to
sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well” (Matthew 5:39-40). A prayer I love is
“Lord, help me not only to ‘know,’ but also to ‘show’ that for me, to live is to live for Christ.” Jesus
has shown us the Father and has given us the Bible as our handbook of life. May we seek to imitate
his goodness and be lights in the midst of a dark world. By imitating the life of Christ and asking
ourselves “If Christ were living my life, what would he do today?” we will imitate a good, holy, and
perfect life.
Daniel 6:16-28; Psalm 30, 32; Luke 5:27-39
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 by Mary Tomlinson

Used with permission from the BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP

P. O. Box 380, Winter Park, FL 32790

Announcements
Upcoming events and things to keep in mind for the Summer:

May 31: 10:00 am, Join Pentecost service at Sanders Ferry Park with St. Joseph of
Arimathea, St. James the Less and Our Savior, Gallatin. The service will be
followed by a picnic. (wear Red!)

Vacation Bible School: We will be partnering with St. Joseph of Arimathea once
again this year, and with St. James the Less and Our Savior for the first time, to put on a
Vacation Bible School. The VBS will take place on four consecutive Wednesdays: June 3,
10, 17, 24.

The format will be as follows: We will gather for dinner at 6:00, after which classes will
divide up for the lessons. In addition to the children’s classes, there will be adult sessons
led by Fr. Rob Courtney, Mother Jill Zook-Jones, Fr. John Bender and Fr. Jody Howard.

The theme for the VBS is “Rome: Paul and the underground Church.” For a preview, take
a look at the VBS web site at: http://www.groupvbs.com/rome/

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 Bishop of Tennessee
The Rt. Rev. John C. Bauerschmidt

Vicar
The Rev. Joseph B. Howard

Mission Council
Thom Chittom
Linda Palmer
Shelley Sircy
Kim Waltenbaugh

Accompanist
Anna Howard

Schedule of Ministry:
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Joseph B. Howard Reader: Adam Waltenbaugh
Acolyte/Crucifer: Adam Waltenbaugh Prayer Station: Linda Palmer
Oblationers: Chalicist: Shelley Sircy
To check the schedule online, visit:
http://stfrancis-tn.net and go to congregational resources-->ROTA: service schedule

To get in touch with Fr. Jody for any reason, you can reach him at 615-440-6492 or via email at frjody@stfrancis-tn.
net.
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St. Francis Church

Biblically minded. Mission driven.
812 Meadowlark Ln
PO Box 697
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Phone: 851-0790
http://stfrancis-tn.net

Cover Image: Christ Appears to the Disciples after the Resurrection, by Duccio (1308)
Wood cuts from: Pitts Theological Library Digital Image Archive

Color images from: Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN, https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-search.pl

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