News & Readings May 13-20

News & Announcements

   Saturday May 12th Celtic Service ~ 6pm

Sunday	13-May	Early Service – 7:45am
		Celebration Service – 9:00am
		Traditional Service – 11:00am
Monday	14-May	Finance Meeting -
Tuesday	15-May	Vestry Meeting - 7:00
Wednesday	16-May	Bible Study – 4-5pm, Mid Week Eucharist 5-6pm
		Choir Practice – 6:30pm
		Brownie Troop Meeting 6-7:30pm
Thursday	17-May	Choir practice- 7:00pm
Saturday	19-May	Prayer Shawl Meeting 10:00am
Sunday	20-May	Early Service – 7:45am
		Celebration Service – 9:00am
		Traditional Service – 11:00am

 

Mother’s Day Prayer

 

Loving God, we pray:
for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility ;
for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting;
for those who are tired, stressed or depressed;
for those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family;
for those who are unable to feed their children due to poverty;
for those whose children have physical, mental or emotional disabilities;
for those who have children they do not want;
for those who raise children on their own;
for those who have lost a child;
for those who care for the children of others;
for those whose children have left home;
and for those whose desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled.
Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender,
and that they may lead their children to know and do what is good,
living not for themselves alone, but for God and for others.

~ Amen

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God Judy Cutler in loving memory of her mother, Helen Henna and in honor of all mothers.

Scholarships

The Elise Holladay and Ridley Foundation

Additional information and applications are available from Gary/Office. Forms must be filled out with transcripts and letters of reference by April 30 & June 30 2012 for the coming year.

Many of you have made our Sundays more enjoyable by providing snacks and goodies after services. We are looking for volunteers who can provide hospitality throughout the year, please see sign-up sheet for a Sunday that would suit you, or contact Deborah at the office. ~ Many Thanks

The Isle of Wight Community Comes Together at St. Luke’s

June 16-17 Heritage Day at St. Luke’s – June 16 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Main Street Baptist Gospel Choir Concert at St. Luke’s – June 17 at 3:00 pm

Come to St. Luke’s and experience it’s early history and that of the broader community of Isle of Wight. Christ Episcopal Church will highlight our own historical path that led us from St. Luke’s to the old rectangular building we now call our church. Volunteers are needed to introduce others to our place of worship. A great time to invite new members to our church. Please speak with Gary if you would like to help!

Box lunches will be for sale at noon for $8.00.

Reading May 13 9am

Reader:  A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles (10:44-48) While Peter is speaking to the Gentiles, the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they begin speaking in tongues and praising God. His response is to have them baptized

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church

People: Open our ears to hear your Word

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church

People: Open our ears to hear your Word

Readings May 13 7.45 & 11am

+The First Lesson: While Peter is speaking to the Gentiles, the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they begin speaking in tongues and praising God. His response is to have them baptized

A Reading from Acts [10:44-48]

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.

Reader: The Word of the Lord                                                                                          

People: Thanks be to God

Psalm 98  Page 727, BCP

Sing to the LORD a new song, *
for he has done marvelous things.

With his right hand and his holy arm *
has he won for himself the victory.

The LORD has made known his victory; *
his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.

He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to

the house of Israel, *
and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; *
lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

Sing to the LORD with the harp, *
with the harp and the voice of song.

With trumpets and the sound of the horn *
shout with joy before the King, the LORD.

Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *
the lands and those who dwell therein.

Let the rivers clap their hands, *
and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD,
when he comes to judge the earth.

In righteousness shall he judge the world *
and the peoples with equity.

+The Second Lesson: We are able to show our love for the Lord by keeping his commandments. Those who believe that Jesus is the Christ are counted as offspring of God.

A Reading from I John [5:1-6]

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.

Reader: The Word of the Lord                                                                                          

 People: Thanks be to God