City Of Light Anglican Churchaurora, Illinois

Psalm 112 Mark 5:22-43 Exodus 3:11-22

We make false assumptions about who God is and what he is doing. In the story of Exodus, God reveals his true character, he comes close and gets involved. http://www.cityoflightanglican.org/events/exodus

Exodus 2:1-22 Psalm 92:1-4 Mark 4:26-29 "Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peaceably governed by your providence; and that your Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Exodus 1:8-22 Mark 3:20-35 Psalm 130 Almighty and merciful God, in your goodness keep us, we pray, from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready both in mind and body, may accomplish with free hearts those things which belong to your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Exodus 1:1-8

"I've been so blessed at City of Light to be able to bring my whole self into worship and fellowship in this community, and to be asked to serve by using my gifts as a part of that. So thank you so much, City of Light, for welcoming me in as part of your family."

John 6:1-14 "Almighty and most merciful God, grant that by the indwelling of your Holy Spirit we may be enlightened and strengthened for your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."

Acts 2:1-11 "Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 "O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen."

John 21: 1-14 1 John 4:13-21 "O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

John 14:15-21 1 John 3:18-24 "Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Father Trevor discusses some updates to our COVID-19 practices for our Sunday gatherings based on new recommendations by the Illinois Department of Public Health and our values of caring caring for one another, caring for our community, caring for our witness, caring for our holistic health (emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical), and caring for our fears and anxieties. http://www.cityoflightanglican.org/news/spring-covid-19-update

Psalm 23 John 10 "God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Luke 24:13-35 Acts 4:5-14 "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."

2 Corinthians 5:16-20 John 20:19-31 "Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Mark 16:1-8 Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 1:26 - 2:2 John 19: 1-37 O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Mark 11:1-11a Philippians 2:5-11 Mark (14:32-72) 15:1-39 (40-47) "Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Pastor Bonnie and Mark sit down to discuss the vision and process. of building a new cross for our worship gatherings, the meaning behind it, and how to incorporate the cross into our life of worship and discipleship to Jesus. "Behold the wood of the cross, On which was hung the world's salvation. Come, let us adore him."

Everything you need to know to journey with Jesus this year! http://www.cityoflightanglican.org/holy-week