Third Sunday of Easter

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1 Third Sunday of Easter ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PRAIRIE HILL 6605 Old Independence Rd Brenham, TX phone: APRIL 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015

2 Welcome to Prairie Hill WELCOME VISITORS! We rejoice that you have chosen to worship with us, and hope you feel welcome to call Prairie Hill your home. The page numbers for the service refer to the front of the red hymnals in the pew. You will find hymns in the back of the same hymnal. The * indicates where you are invited to stand. A cry room and a bathroom are located near the church entrance (the back of the sanctuary). If you have any questions about our church family, you are invited to ask an usher or the person next to you in the pew. Please take a moment to introduce yourself to Pastor Jim after the service. Parents of Young Children We are so glad that you are here, and that you brought your children with you! Thank you! A few suggestions for your worship experience: Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don t feel you have to suppress it in God s house. It can be helpful to sit toward the front where it is easier for children to see and hear. Sing hymns loudly, pray, and voice the responses with enthusiasm. Children learn behavior by copying you. If you are excited about God, they will be too! There are Story Bibles in the pew your child is welcome to read, look at, and use this Bible! (If you would like to take one home, talk to Pastor Jim). Teach children some of the basic prayers; being able to join in with the prayers helps them feel they are contributing too. Also, it can be helpful to explain to your child what is happening during the service. Attend worship often, children like and need routines where they can participate. To those who are sitting near worshiping parents and children: A smile of encouragement is always welcome to parents with small, active children! Jesus welcomed the little children, and so do we. Whether talking, crying, laughing, or singing, the sounds of children in worship are joyful songs of praise. Third Sunday of Easter 2 April 19, 2015

3 *CONFESSION GATHERING AROUND THE WORD *GATHERING HYMN That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright #384 *HYMN OF PRAISE (8:00AM) This is the Feast p *HYMN OF PRAISE (10:05AM) Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks (screen) *PRAYER OF THE DAY CHILDRENS MESSAGE PUBLIC EXAM (10:05AM) Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 A Place to Call Home PROCLAIMING THE WORD READING ACTS 3:12-19 Pew Bible, p. 105(NT) RESPONSIVE READING PSALM 4 1Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; you set me free when I was in distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2"You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; how long will you love illusions and seek after lies?" 3Know that the LORD does wonders for the faithful; the LORD will hear me when I call. 4Tremble, then, and do not sin; speak to your heart in silence upon your bed. 5Offer the appointed sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD. 6Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD. 7You have put gladness in my heart, more than when grain and wine abound. 8In peace, I will lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me rest secure. Third Sunday of Easter 3 April 19, 2015

4 READING 1 JOHN 3:1-7 Pew Bible, p. 212 (NT) *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia. Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? p. 151 *GOSPEL LUKE 24:36B-48 Pew Bible, p. 78 (NT) SERMON Silence for reflection Pastor Jim Abbott HYMN OF THE DAY My Hope is Built on Nothing Less #597 *APOSTLES CREED (8:00AM) p. 105 *NICENE CREED (10:05AM) p. 104 *PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition of the prayers ends with the following response: Let us pray. Have mercy, O God.. *THE PEACE SHARING OUR GIFTS We take up an offering, acknowledging that all that we have is a gift from God. The offering supports the ministries of St. John here at Prairie Hill and around the world. We ask that you also fill out a worship attendance card and place it in the offering plate so that we can stay in touch with you You may use the back of the card to share any prayer concerns with the pastor. OFFERING HYMN We Praise You, O God # 870 *OFFERTORY Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow #884 *OFFERTORY PRAYER THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION is distributed by bread and wine in individual glasses or a common cup. Individual glasses of white grape juice are also available for those unable to consume wine. All baptized Christians are invited to join us at the table for the Sacrament of Holy Communion, in which we confess that we receive the Body and Blood of our Lord in, with, and under the elements of bread and wine. Third Sunday of Easter 4 April 19, 2015

5 RECEIVING GOD S SACRAMENT (8:00AM) * SANCTUS p. 153 *WORDS OF INSTITUTION *THE LORDS PRAYER p. 154 LAMB OF GOD P.154 COMMUNION HYMN Blessed Assurance #638 *POST COMMUNION BLESSING *POST COMMUNION PRAYER GIVING THANKS FOR GOD S WORD (10:05AM) *THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM *THE LORDS PRAYER BEING SENT TO PROCLAIM (8:00AM & 10:05AM) *BENEDICTION *SENDING HYMN How Great Thou Art #856 *DISMISSAL Portions of the liturgy From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # The LYO will be selling tropical hibiscus for Mother s Day. If you would like to purchase one please contact Cathie Klatte or Gayle Himly. We will have forms in the back of church. Pastor Jim Abbott Cell pastorabbott@earthlink.net Pastor Virgil Pecht Cell Home Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/prairie.hill Third Sunday of Easter 5 April 19, 2015

6 Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God by Chris & Stephanie Koehler in honor of baptismal anniversaries for Kannon & Knowles. Monday... NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Tuesday... 9:00AM Quilting... 6:30PM Rachel Circle Wednesday... 11AM Men s Texas Seafood Thursday... Office Closed Friday... Office Closed 8:00AM Service of the Word 9:00AM Sunday School 10:05AM Holy Communion & Confirmation Interim Pastor Visitation Pastor Accompanist Council Members Altar Preparations Ushers Screen Worship Assistants The Rev. Jim Abbott The Rev. Virgil Pecht Linda Pieper Rita Gaskamp, Herbert Klatte, Jr. Elvera Janner, Kay Janner Lloyd & Sharon Neutzler Austin & Tyler Klatte, Trey Tillmann Janice Fairlie, Kallie Finke 8am 10:05am Acolyte Haylie Tosta Kameron Ray Layreader Connie Rohde Karen Ray Third Sunday of Easter 6 April 19, 2015

7 Our Church Family: PRAYER LIST Mavis Smith Linda Bryan Herbert Klatte Janice Cordova Sydney Wagner Kervin Finke Clarence Moehlmann Shirley Moehlmann Lora Quebe Elwood Oevermann Fay Kokemor Ella Ruemke Pearlie Becker Ruby Schlottmann Vernon Wagner Ruby Kettler Willie Rosenbaum Anna Finke Howard & Harriet Grebe Those celebrating baptismal anniversaries: Jim Kite, Christina Ashorn, Chad Rohde, Stephanie Koehler, Laura Pieper, Gary Merkel, Johanna Becker, Justin Bosse, and Ainsley Kuecker. Those celebrating wedding anniversaries: Morris & Elvera Tisdel and Elwood & Adolphine Oevermann. Friends and Family: Evelyn Klausmeyer Dalton Walla Avery Schell Jeff Hohlt Lincoln Foley Trish Borgstedt Teresa Derkowski Samuel Faske Viola Warmke Larry Glenz Rebecca Schroeder Chris Yoakum Charles Schulte Nicole Burks Dan Reynolds Anna Buck Amanda Sebastian Ken Weiss Nello Strickland Jeff Schwartz Darla Callendor Mike Lampe Gary Sonnenburg Linda Oppermann Reagan Jackson Laura Jones Cheyenne Meschwitz Jace Jurek Don Dunn Cheyenne Marie Lillian Antkowiak Judy Bormann Melvin Neuendorff Bethany Clemons Mike McIntyre Krystal Countermann Virginia Fischer Peyton Flowers Debbie Heidemann Barbara Bockhorn Cindy Maldonado Esther Preuss Jeff Ehlert LaVerne Krumrey Susan Ebel Henry Derkowski Military: Cody Snell Cody Paul Wesley Paul Hunter Ferguson Names on the prayer list more than 60 days may be removed. Please notify the church office if a prayer Third Sunday of Easter 7 April 19, 2015

8 PUBLIC EXAM During today s 10:05 service, this year s confirmation class will have their public exam. Congratulations to Bethany Janner, Wesley Neuendorff and Kameron Ray as they take this important step in their life of faith. SAVE THE DATE Women of St. John s SPRING EVENT will be Friday, May 8 th More details to come Everyone is invited, bring a friend! Vacation Bible School 2015 St. John Lutheran Church June 8-12th Please let us know if you and your child will be attending. We are in need of a head count for proper planning and meals. Forms are located in the back of church. Please fill out the form and return it to Stephanie Koehler or Jeannie Kroll as soon as possible. Forms can be handed back in person or in one of these ladies' church mailboxes. We will need all forms by May 10th. If you are an adult interested in an adult class during VBS, please talk to Pastor Abbott. Third Sunday of Easter 8 April 19, 2015