THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Apr. 19, 2015 10:00 am
Holy Communion: Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Three
Pre-Worship:
“Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord”
#793 “Be Thou My Vision”
#838 “Beautiful Savior”
#870 “We Praise You O God”
Welcome
Gathering
Confession and Forgiveness
P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, who calls us beloved children, who gathers us into one flock, who guides us into all truth.
C: Amen.
P: Let us confess our sins, trusting that God will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: Faithful and just God,
C: we confess that we are captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We have not loved our sisters and brothers as you have first loved us. Forgive us, God of mercy. Let your Holy Spirit work in us to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the abundant life given in Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. . Amen.
P: In this is love, not that we loved God but that God loved us and sent the Son to atone for our sins. In the name of + Jesus Christ, I announce to you that your sins are forgiven. Let the perfect love of God cast out fear, fill you with joy, and inspire you to live for others.
C: Amen.
#377 Gathering Song: “Alleluia! Jesus is Risen!”
p. 138 Greeting
p. 138 Kyrie
p. 139 Canticle of Praise: “Glory to God in the highest . . .”
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
Holy and righteous God, you are the author of life, and you adopt us to be you children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Word
First Reading: Acts 3: 12-19
C: Thanks be to God.
L: The word of the Lord.
Psalm: 4 (read responsively, verse by verse)
Second Reading: 1 John 3: 1-7
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
p. 142 Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia”
Holy Gospel: Luke 24: 36b-48
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Children are dismissed for Sunday School
Sermon
#619 Hymn of the Day: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
p. 104 Nicene Creed
A: Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
A: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
Meal
Offering
#759 Offering Song: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
A: Offering Prayer
p. 144 Great Thanksgiving
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Preface for Easter
p. 144 Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .
Consecration of Elements
p. 145 The Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Communion Songs:
#638 “Blessed Assurance”
#732 “Borning Cry”
#856 “How Great Thou Art”
#767 “Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
#881 Sending Song: “Let All Things Now Living”
A: Dismissal
Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book). Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S CCLI Licensing #407530
THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY
Presiding Minister: Pastor Greg Anderson
Worship Assistant: Sheryl Lokseth
Music: Dr. Pope
PowerPoint/Sound: Don Mayer/
Greeters: Woody & Marie Schultz
Coffee Host: Gloria Sebastian-Powell
Apr. Usher team John Lehners fam., Jack O’Toole fam. & Jan Nielsen
Communion Servers:
Lesson Reader: Lynn Kjaer
Counters: Bruce Gillespie &
Apr. Altar Guild: Darcy Richels & Connie Dalke
Please Pray for: Hosanna Lutheran, Edmonton
Zion Lutheran, Athabasca
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 19th 10:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School
6:00 pm Service at Pioneer Lodge
Monday 6:15 am Boys’ Choir
Tuesday 9:30 am Coffee Group
Wednesday 8:00 pm AA Meeting
Thursday Joy Chapel
Saturday 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast
2:00 pm Senior’s Tea
Sunday 26th 10:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School
• Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service? * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available. Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit. * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.
• Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office. If you would like your name on the list of praying members, please call Dorothy at the office.
• If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.
• The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone is wanting to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea. PowerPlus number: 1323-4978Thanks!! Chelsea
• The TLCW will be holding their Spring Event on Saturday, May 9th, at 10:00 am at Trinity. This year the theme is High Tea, so feel free to wear hat and gloves. Please RSVP to Dorothy at the church (780-532-4978) or to Donna at 780-532-7073.
• Ladies Retreat ~ Ladies, it’s not too late to get in on the Ladies Retreat at Mulhurst, April 24-26. A great program has been planned. Great speakers, Bible studies, wine tasting, crafts, singing. Also no cooking, cleaning or dishes. Just a great time away at a great place. Come for the full weekend ($110) or Saturday only ($70). Call Marg Daly, Camp Director at 780-288-0802 if you are able to come.
