MISSION As a community of faith centered in God through liturgy and Christian Practice,

the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest exists to: CARE for members of all ages and stages of life.

SHARE God’s inclusive and healing love with all people.CREATE opportunities to grow in Christ.

SERVE the church, the community, and the world.

The Episcopal Church of theHEAVENLY REST

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Easter DayApril 20, 2014

•9:00 and 11:00 am•Holy Eucharist Rite II - Flowering of the Cross

THE WORD OF THE LORD

Prelude “Fanfare for Easter” Robert Elmore

ENTRANCE HYMN “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” HYMN 207

SERVICES

Sundays8:00 a.m.

Worship Service: Holy Eucharist

(Nave)

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m.Worship Service: Holy Eucharist

(Nave)

1:00 p.m.Worship ServiceMorning Prayer in Swahili (Chapel)

Weekdays8:00 a.m.

Morning Prayer(Chapel)

Wednesdays5:30 p.m.

Worship Service: Holy Eucharistwith Healing

Prayers (Chapel)

Our service comes from The Book of

Common Prayer.

People say or sing words in Bold type.

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Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen. HYMN S-78People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia

Celebrant: Almighty God, 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.

HYMN OF PRAISE: Doxology with Alleluias Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

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

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.

People: Amen.

The Lessons (The people sit.)The First Lesson: Acts 10:34-43Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God.

THE FLOWERING OF THE CROSS

(Please remain seated during the singing of the hymn, while all children are invited to come forward and flower the cross. Flowers are available beside the cross.)

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“Now the Green Blade Riseth” Hymn 204

The Second Lesson: I Corinthians 15:1-11 (The people sit)

Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you—unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to someone untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace towards me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them—though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe.

The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN (please stand) “Come Away to the Skies” HYMN 213

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THE HOLY GOSPEL

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John John 20: 1-18

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

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

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The Sermon The Reverend N. Luke Back, Rector

The Nicene Creed We 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: Form III (kneeling)Deacon: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Lector: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.

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

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; especially for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Scott, our Bishop; Luke, David, and Susanna, our Priests; and Amanda, our Deacon.That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

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We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; especially for Barack, our President; Rick, our Governor; and Norm, our Mayor.That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

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

Give to the departed eternal rest, especially Michael Dawson, Millie O’Neal, Richard Watkins, and all those in whose memory Heavenly Rest is so beautifully decorated.Let light perpetual shine upon them.

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

The Celebrant adds a concluding collect

The Peace (all stand)

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

Announcements

The Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem “Christ Rising Again” K. Lee Scott Junior Ringers and Singers Adult Choir/ Dr. Steven Ward, Assisting Conductor

Christ rising again dies no more, death has no strength, no power over him; for in that he lives, he lives to God.

Now death with all its dread o’er us no longer reigns, for Jesus rising from the tomb has burst its iron chains.

Destruction is destroyed by Christ, our Lord and King, whose rising forth with life restored removes death’s dreadful sting.

Victorious Lord of Life, who sets our hearts aflame, through deadly pain and fearful strife, we triumph in his name.

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Offertory Hymn (please stand)

“We Know That Christ Is Raised and Dies No More” Hymn 296

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says:

Celebrant: All things come of thee O LordPeople: And of Thine own have we given Thee. Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Hymnal S-120People: 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 right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Celebrant and PeopleHoly, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, Hymnal S-125heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continuesWe give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ 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.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,We remember his death,We proclaim his resurrection,We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, (said by all)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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.

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The Breaking of the BreadThe Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread.

A period of silence is kept

FRACTION ANTHEM Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ Our Passover Hymn S-155 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Celebrant: 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.

All baptized Christians, including children, are invited to share in Holy Communion. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.

Those who are not baptized are invited to come forward and receive a blessing. If you are interested in being baptized,

please speak to one of the clergy after the service.

Communion Music

“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” (Messiah) Georg F. Handel Colby Strong, soprano

I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter dayupon the earth. And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall

I see God. (Job 19:25-26)

For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them thatsleep. (I Corinthians 15:20)

An Offering from the Swahili Morning Prayer Choir

“Usiku kabla ya kuteswa, Yesu Alikusanya” Alleluia Choir

On the day Jesus was crucified, he brought his disciples together. He knew that his time was near.

In his heart he saw what would happen in Gethsemane and that he would be left alone.

But because of everything that happened in Gethsemane, he would conquer all.

He took the bread, saying “Take, eat; this is my body.” He gave it to his disciples, and told them to do it for all who believe.

After he gave them the cup, saying “Drink this, all of you; this is my blood which is shed for the forgiveness of sin.”

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“This Is the Feast of Victory For Our God” Hymn 417

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Eternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing †

DISMISSAL HYMN “The Day of Resurrection” Hymn 210

The DismissalDeacon: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia.People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Postlude “Toccata” (Symphony V) Charles-Marie Widor

All children are invited to the columbarium immediately following the service to receive a special Easter gift.

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Easter Altar FlowersFlowers were given in loving memory of

Nick Andrews and the Vletas family and Dillard family by Helen AndrewsIla & Clifford Andrews by the Reverend & Mrs. Luke BackGrace & George Back by the Reverend & Mrs. Luke BackHarwell Barber by his family, Justine & Tom Grisham, Cheryl & Tom Niblo, Nolan & Sharon Kelley Colonel Robert K. Bein by Evelyn BeinDodie & Sonny Bentley by Cheryl & Tom NibloBuddy Brame by Becky BrameMargaret & Raleigh Brown by Mike & Julie DennyMaxine & Jenner Clark by Gail KaiserGerri & Bruce Denny by Mike & Julie Denny and Martha WeatherbyMichael Austin Denny by Mike & Julie Denny, Martha Weatherby, Cindy & Steve Strain, and Jay, Gretchen, Molly & John HensonGene Dunn by Jamie DunnJanna Hubbard Edwards by Dodge HubbardMaryss Edwards by Jan MuddJohn Ferguson by Cheryl & Tom Niblo, and Jay, Gretchen, Molly & John HensonDarlene & Fred Funkey by Glen & Jan FunkeyJim & Louise Grantham by Robert & Libbe GillespieJerry Henson by Jay, Gretchen, Molly, & John HensonShelba & Fayne Hollingshead by Michael GarrettBob Hollowell by Margaret HollowellMorgan Hubbard by Dodge HubbardFlorence Jones by Evelyn BeinDon Kaiser by Gail KaiserEthan Krieger by Margaret HollowellHazyl Lindley by Evelyn BeinCluzecilla Martin by an anonymous donorDon Morris by Cheryl & Tom Niblo and Jay, Gretchen, Molly & John HensonElizabeth & Robert Oviatt by Kathy & Don BalchMarie & Wayne Ramsey by Cheryl & Tom NibloPat Ridley by the Reverend & Mrs. Luke BackWade H, & Ann G. Sanders, my beloved parents by Russell SandersDr. & Mrs. Dub Sibley by Sharron Ann SibleyHelen Snead by Jan MuddCarol Lee Summey by Ellen & Matthew SummeyPatty & Scott Taliaferro by Cheryl & Tom NibloHallie Taylor by Cindy & Steve Strain, and Jay, Gretchen, Molly & John HensonRoger Templeton by Kylie LormsFrancis Ellen Thomas by Cheryl & Tom NibloNancy Nell Cox Walter by her familyRalph Weatherby by Martha WeatherbyLawrence & Bernice Elton Weston by Glen & Jan Funkey

Flowers were given in thanksgiving for Son George & Cannell by Helen AndrewsMy church friends by Jackie BatjerFamily & friends by Evelyn BeinOur family and church family by Tom & Ruth Ann ChoateLuke, David, Susanna, and Amanda by Mary Lou & Ed ConleyOur church family and new granddaughters by Geanna & Sam CutbirthCarolyn Barber by Dodge HubbardBrooke & Shannon Kaiser by Gail KaiserOur family and church by Nolan & Sharon KelleyMy family by Sue McWilliamsOur grandchildren by Dick & Wendy Viegel

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Building on our Heritage of Faith, Hope and LoveWe hope everyone has received important information about Heavenly Rest building on our heritage of faith, hope and love. We seek to be a church that is open to everyone. For the latest details about our expanison, im-provements, and preservation efforst about to begin, please visit our new website at www.heavenlyrestabilene.org.

Saint John’s Episcopal School SundaySJES Sunday is on April 27. We will be honoring all past presidents of the Board of Trustees. The SJES Choir will sing at the 10:45 am service and SJES acolytes and readers will serve. Everyone is invited to a reception in the Parish Hall, following the service.

Heavenly Rest 101Are you new to Heavenly Rest? Would you like to find out more about the Episcopal Church and confrmation? Please join Father Luke Back, Rector, for an introduction to this faith community and helpful information for everyone new to it. Everyone is invited to come, Sunday, may 4 at 9:30 am in the Library. Refreshments will be served and childcare will be provided.

Associate Rector’s StudyThe Reverend David F. Romanik leads Parish members through a study covering various topics of faith Mon-day’s at 6:30 p.m. The study will resume after Easter. Stay tuned for details!

Dr. Susan Pigott’s ClassJoin Dr. Susan Pigott each Sunday at 9:30 am in the Bishop Garrett Room to discuss women of the Old Testa-ment, and other topics in biblical studies.

Pat Garren’s Bible StudyCome join us for a light-hearted study on how to live a Christian life. We are reading through Rev. Susan Sparks’ book “Laugh Your Way to Grace.” The bible study is from 9:30-11 a.m. every Thursday morning in the Bishop Garrett room, all are welcome!

Revolution StringsChurch of the Heavenly Rest Chamber Music Concert Series presents Revolution Strings, Tuesday, April 22, 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. Revolution, directed by Darcy Radcliffe and David Keown, is a troupe of violinists, violists, guitarists, cellists and a bass player, between the ages of 14-18. Their performances highlight the talent and musicianship of the finest string players from the Abilene High and Cooper High School Orchestra programs; Abilene, Texas. Revolution combines jazz, Celtic, country and every style in between for an energetic and inspir-ing musical experience. Admission is free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Childcare available.

Key City Winds - Arbor Day Celebration Concert - Friday, April 25, 7:30pmKey City Winds Artists-In-Residence at the Church of the Heavenly Rest will be giving a Spring concert celebrat-ing Arbor Day. The concert will feature works by Persichetti, Francaix, Dring, Bozza and Saint-Saens. This concert is free and open to the public. Join us for a reception following the concert.

Sharing Faith DinnersWe invite each Episcopalian in the Diocese of Northwest Texas to gather around dinner tables to share your faith stories with members of your congregation or other Episcopalians in your area. To participate, contact Linda Goolsbee, lgoolsbee@yahoo.com or 325-692-3353, by May 1, 2014. We need to know names, number of at-tendees, e-mail, phone number, and nursery needs. To read more about Sharing Faith, visit www.nwtdiocese.org/sharing-faith.

Heavenly Rest in the Holy LandIn March of 2015, the parishioners of the Church of the Heavenly Rest are invited on a pilgrimage to some of the most significant sites in Scripture. We’ll move through stories both ancient and modern as we visit the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, and key locations in Jerusalem and Bethlehem. We’ll listen to and engage with clergy of the three Abrahamic faiths, families, and community leaders, as we experience all that Israel has to offer. We will leave the U.S. on Saturday, March 7, and return on Saturday, March 14. Our tour page is online (https://www.me-jditours.com/open-tour/heavenly-rest-in-the-holy-land/) and you can find more information, register, and make payments all in one place. We are working on an air travel package right now, details coming soon. If you have questions, please contact Mother Susanna at sbrosseau@heavenlyrestabilene.org.

MINISTERS IN THE LORD’S SERVICE Easter Day • 9:00 and 11:00 am

Celebrant 9:00 am: The Reverend Susanna Brosseau, CurateCelebrant 11:00 am: The Reverend David F. Romanik, Associate RectorPreacher 9:00 and 11:00 am: The Reverend N. Luke Back, RectorAssisting 9:00 am: The Reverend David F. Romanik The Reverend Amanda Watson, DeaconAssisting 11:00 am:The Reverend Susanna Brosseau,Organist: Dr. Wes GomerEaster Brass: Trumpet - Dr. Bernard Scherr and Jay Lester Troubone - Dr. Jeffrey Cottrell, Clay JohnsonAssisting Organist: Charles SheltonEucharistic Ministers 9:00 am: John Hill, John Stowe, India ReynoldsEucharistic Ministers 11:00 am: Pat Garren, Tom Choate, Mark McCartyVerger 11:00 pm: Nolan KelleyAcolyte Captain 9:00 am: John HillAcolytes 9:00 am: Avery Walton, Nathaniel Pigott, Eliana Pigott, Jane Hill, Katherine Morris, Ruth Hill, Rachel KentAcolyte Captain 11:00 am: Mark PhelanAcolytes 11:00 am: Alex Beckham, Halle Puckett, Alix Phelan, Austin Beckham, Jack Phelan, Ashton HankinsOblationers 9:00 am: Franklynn and Dru Hall, Oblationers 11:00 am: Candy and Charles ScarboroughUshers 9:00 am: Tom Watson, Jim Fitzhugh, Nick Shepherd, Doug ThomasUshers 11:00 am: Jay Hardaway, Jed Crowe, Jay Henson, Rick WillisSound 9:00 am: Bill Young Sound 11:00 am: Dorothy ThompsonAltar Guild: Kathy Balch, Kathy Diamond, Cindy McCarty, Suzie RamseyLinens: Evelyn BeinVestry: Yvonne Batts, Sr. Warden; Kim Snyder, Jr. Warden; Angela Hamil-Willis, Clerk: Geanna Cutbirth, Dickson Ferguson, Peter Kent, Chris Rockett, Rosemary Suttle, Tom Choate, Bob Hale, Kathy Diamond, Paul FulhamAppointed Vestry Officers: Scott Bishop, Chancellor; Annabel House, Treasurer

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

Please help Heavenly Rest keep our prayer list current.

Names remain on the list for

two weeks. Contact the office with

news, updates,

additions or to remove a name from

the list.

Birthdays:April 13Melinda McCartyKim PhelanLeroy Powell

April 15Ann HollandworthDeanna Thomas

April 16Thomas MadridChris Rockett

April 17Joe Crowder

April 19Richard HartMelinda Morrison

April 20Kathy DiamondRadar FerrellKuleigh MorrisonBuddy Napier

Births:Quentin Garcia Victor John Hirsch III

Healing Prayers:Margaret BackAnn BarkerMarilyn BarnesGary BlevinsEmily BoydKaren BoydBetsy BryantJoan ByramRuth Ann ChoateOdis CloxanVictor CoffeyImogene CollierJay ConleyDottie DunnKarsyn EubankFletcher FamilyPat FrizzellMary GerlachA.C. GreenCaroline HaneyHarrisonHollyHoward FamilyBlanche JerigeBob KuzmaMargaret McCartyPeggy MartinSuzanne MorfordDiane MorphewLetha Morris

Robyn MorrisFrancois MulandaElsie & Bill NorwoodDick OrsiniKinslee ParrishJuanita PerezMichael PowellMark PuckettJoy RamseyMark ScottEmily StogsdillJulie StonerMavis UrbanStephanie Van KirkWhitney VaughnGarrett WilsonDavid and Kathy Wolaver

Armed Forces:Zach BallardEric BrannConner EyssenZach HintenScott LangfordJacob Yonan

For the Deceased:Michael DawsonMillie O’NealRichard Watkins

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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHThe Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts-Schori, Presiding Bishop

THE DIOCESE OF NORTHWEST TEXASThe Right Reverend J. Scott Mayer, Bishop

PARISH STAFFThe Reverend N. Luke Back, Rector

The Reverend David Romanik, Associate RectorThe Reverend Susanna Brosseau, CurateThe Reverend Amanda Watson, DeaconDr. Wes Gomer, Organist and Choirmaster

Bikole Mulanda, Swahili MinisterMary J. Renfro, Director of Finance and Administration

Lynsi Musselman, Communications CoordinatorBelinda Shepherd, Christian Education Coordinator

Courtney Bryant, Christian Education AssistantKatie Young, Youth Ministry InternSusetta Rockett, Music Assistant

Barbradon Brooks, HarpistArnold Guerra, Sexton

Dorothy Guerra, Housekeeper

NURSERY PERSONNELVickie Davis, Joan Fulton, Ann Lobdell,

Lucy Marak, Anne Mornell, Monica Sherman,Rae Ann Rindhage, Camille Martinez