This Week at St. John’s
The Resurrection of Our Lord-Easter Day - April 16, 2006
From Pastor Brauer:
Come, you faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! The long missed ‘Alleluias’ return and we gather as God’s redeemed, restored, forgiven, and joyful people to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ death on the cross paid for your sins and Jesus’ resurrection proclaims your freedom from death. Now, death must serve Him. That’s the great exodus! By God’s Holy Spirit you live that Easter life in all you do, for Christ is your health while you are living and He is your life when you shall die. Christ has triumphed over death! Alleluia!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
From The LCMS Indiana District: The staff of the Indiana District meets for prayer and Bible Study on Monday mornings. At this time they pray for the congregations and schools of the district. This past week our congregation was in their prayers. Please continue to remember them in your prayers as they carry out the work of the Kingdom.
From the Board of Missions and Evangelism: A reminder that the first Mission Sunday of 2006 is on April 23. Our collections are split between the following missions: Duneland Lutheran High School, Burmese Ministry, Hispanic Ministry under Pastor Tomas Angon, and the Chinese Ministry. Your prayers and support are very much appreciated.
From the Board of Parish Fellowship: Thank you to all who helped make the Soup Suppers a great success for the Youth Group. Special thanks to the Family Circle, Annette Williams and Sharon Butler, and the Board of Parish Education for their donation of food and time. We would also like to thank the Youth Group for serving and cleaning up.
We would also like to let you know that you may still sign up for the progressive dinner to be held this Friday evening, but registration forms must be in the church office by Monday morning.
From St. John’s Seniors: The April meeting and potluck dinner for St. John’s Seniors will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, April 19, in the school cafeteria. All senior members of St. John’s are cordially invited to attend. Please bring your own table service and a covered dish to share. Robert Behler, Clerk of La Porte Circuit Court, will be with us to demonstrate the new voting machines and answer any questions we may have.
The Altar Guild would like to thank everyone who helped with donations toward the purchase of Easter Lilies this year.
Ruth Stassel Dan & Karla Foster
Shirley Grenda Ron & Joan Scherer
Peggy Droege Ken & Loretta Hanson
Gilderoy & CarolStrauss Mae Ebeling
Sherry Waters Lois Scott
Angelina Spier Wilmetta Spier
Milton & Delores Schroeder Patricia Porter
Marcia Cargile Calvin & Dorothy Wolfe
Paul & Lilly Tibbs Robert & Lorri Feldt
Bob & Marcia Vaughn Dave & Beth Hoeppner
Trudy Roule Ellie Heidel
Ann Schuster Jim & Dawn Crum
Lora-Lee Snyder Carl & Monyean Hahn
Catherine Hubner Mary Jones
Marge Chmielowiec Barbara Elliott
Helen Steen in loving memory of her husband Russell, daughter Patricia and son Douglas.
Roland & Landa Hamilton and family in loving memory of Carrie
Hamilton and Roy V. Smith.
Hugh & JoAnn Borg in loving memory of departed family members.
Helen Smith in loving memory of her husband Roy V. Smith.
Jerry Rose, Charles & April Baima and family, Deborah Mansfield and family in loving memory of John A. Rose III, Anthony J. Rose and
Lisa & Lottie Rose.
Kristi Georgi, the Youth Board and Youth Group would like to thank everyone who made donations of money and products toward the Easter Breakfast. We also would like to thank everyone who donated their time and talents to help us. The Easter Breakfast would not be possible without all of you!
Thanks: I would like to thank the Pastors and congregation members for the prayers and cards I received during my stay in the hospital and at home. Sincerely, Lois Diedrich
Remember: This coming Saturday is grounds clean-up day. If you can help out, your time will be greatly appreciated.
SERVING US IN WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND
Pastor: Rev. David M. Young
Pastor: Rev. Ronald A. Brauer
Director of Music: Matt Nelson
Organist: Susan Rosselli
Timpani: Matt Oswald
Trumpet: Erin Baker, Kristi Georgi
Bells: Lois Moellman, Mary Fetters, Matt Oswald, Kathryn Scherer, Erika Schroeder, Jordan Fetters, Kristi Georgi, Shannon Bradburn, Sam Schoff, Susan May, Francine Kalita, Beth Hoeppner
Altar Guild: Karen Piper, Lois Scott, Sherry Waters
Elders on Duty:
7:00 PM: Paul Tibbs
6:30 AM Mark Jerndt, Roger Schuster, Jim Peters, Jim Sherwood
10:00 AM: Terry Page, Roger Schuster, Jim Peters, Dean Ebbott
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
The flowers on the Altar this weekend were sponsored by the Congregation
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
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 | WEEKLY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE |
 | Wed. 10:00 AM: 7 Wed. 7:00 PM : 95 Sat. 7:00 PM: 117 |
Sun. 8:00 AM: 183 Sun. 10:45 AM: 196
| Total: 598 |
Easter Services
Sunrise: 6:30 am -- Festival: 10:00 am
Service Note: The Order of Worship for the Resurrection of our Lord is Divine Service II, First Setting, beginning at page 158 in Lutheran Worship. Please use the following as a guide for those additional parts of the service as noted and when the choirs sing.
Pre-service Music
Bells
(Congregation rises and faces processional cross at rear of nave.)
Call to Worship
Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Congregation: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.
C: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
P: The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.
C: Christ has been raised from the dead. God the Father has crowned Him with glory and honor.
P: But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead,
C: The firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
P: He has destroyed the shroud that enfolds all peoples;
C: He has destroyed the sheet that covers all nations.
P: The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces;
C: He will remove the disgrace of His people from all the earth.
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: Let us go forth in peace in the name of the Lord.
C: Amen! Alleluia!
Processional Hymn: LW 127 “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” (see insert)
Baptism: Kaden Edward Warner (10:00 am) LW page 199ff.
Divine Service II, First Setting—LW Page 158
Invocation—Confession & Absolution
The Introit: (chanted)
Pastor: Alleluia. [Christ] has risen | as he said.* He has risen from the dead. Alle- | lu-ia.
Congregation: Give thanks to the Lord, for | he is good.* His mercy endures for- | ev-er.
P: Let | Is-rael say:* “His mercy endures for- | ev-er.
C: I was pushed back and a- | bout to fall,* but the Lord | helped me.
P: I will give you thanks for you | answered me;* you have become my sal- | va-tion.
C: The stone the builders re- | ject-ed* has become the | cap-stone.
P: This is the day the | Lord has made;* let us rejoice and be | glad in it.
C: Blessed is he who comes in the name | of the Lord; from the house of the Lord we | bless you.
ALL: Glory be to the Father and | to the Son* and to the Holy | Spir-it;
As it was in the be- | gin-ing; Is now, and will be forever. | A-men.
Pastor: Alleluia. [Christ] has risen | as he said.* He has risen from the dead. Alle- | lu-ia.
The Children’s Choir: “Day is Dawning” by Nagy (10:00 am)
The Kyrie, pages 159-160
The Hymn of Praise: “This is the Feast,” pages 161-163
The Salutation and Collect, page 164
(The congregation is seated.)
The Choral Anthem: “The Lord Is Risen This Morning!” by Besig
The Readings
The Old Testament: Isaiah 25:6-9
The Gradual: (Chanted in unison)
Christ is risen | from the dead.* God the Father has crowned him with glory and | hon-or.
He has made him ruler over the works | of his hands;*
he has put everything un- | der his feet.
The Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:19-28
(The Congregation rises for the Sequence Hymn, LW #10)
The Sequence Hymn: LW #10 “Christians to the Paschal Victim”
(Congregation sings where indicated.)
The Holy Gospel: Mark 16:1-8
The Gospel Responses, LW page 165
(The Congregation is seated for the Sermon Hymn.)
Sermon Hymn: LW 139 “Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won”
Sermon: “The Great Exodus” Pastor Brauer
Text: Isaiah 25:6-9 and Mark 16:1-8
The Nicene Creed, LW page 166 (8:00 am)
The Prayer of the Church
The Offerings
The Sacrament of the Altar, LW pages 170ff.
(Distribution Note: Our distribution this morning will be processional style. The ushers will direct those communing to come up the center aisle and receive communion, then return down the side aisles.)
Distribution Hymns
LW 126 “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” (see insert)
LW 128 “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness”
LW 264 “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” (choir sings st. 2,4,6)
Post Communion Canticle: “Thank the Lord,” LW page 173
Post Communion Prayer, LW page 174
Benediction, LW page 174-175
Closing Hymn: LW 131 “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds”
