The Gospel for this Sunday, May 3, is John 15:1-8
Jesus said to his disciples, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 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.”
SUNDAY, MAY 3, AT INCARNATION
8:30 am Holy Eucharist
Homily: The Seminarian Assistant
10:00 am Adult Forum
Please join us in the Parish House for lively theological discussion
Coffee and tea will be served
11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
Sermon: The Seminarian Assistant
Godly Play for Children ages 3-10.
Nursery Care for children aged 3 and under is available during and after the service.
5:00 pm Candlelight Communion
Meditation: The Seminarian Assistant
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RESOURCES FOR REFLECTION
Eleanor Roosevelt was confirmed at Incarnation on May 3, 1903
One of her best known quotes is “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”
but there are many more:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/44566.Eleanor_Roosevelt
For further information on Eleanor Roosevelt and the Episcopal Church:
http://www.anglicanexaminer.com/ER.html
The readings for all Sundays and Weekdays may be found at:
The Rector’s April 26 Sermon:
https://churchoftheincarnation.org/sermons/herding-cats-2/
The Rector’s Latest Blog:
https://churchoftheincarnation.org/rectors-blog/2015/04/many-years-ago/
TODAY AT INCARNATION
Sunday, May 3
This is Austin McGehee’s last Sunday with us. There will be a reception to honor Austin in the Parish House following the 11:00 service.
THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION
Tuesday, May 5
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer in the Chapel of the Nativity. Please use the 35th Street entrance.
11:00 a.m. Funeral Service for Basil Elliot with reception following.
6:00 p.m. Camp Board Meeting at the Parish House.
Wednesday, May 6
12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Friday, May 8
12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing
COMING UP AT INCARNATION
Monday, May 11
7:00 p.m. Men’s Group meets at the Parish House for a discussion of the upcoming election of a new Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Drinks will be served.