Spirit of God Loving Neighbor July 1, :30 & 10 a.m.

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1 Welcome! In this summer s worship series, Alive, we ll explore the work of the Holy Spirit. Understanding the Holy Spirit (also known as Spirit of God, Holy Ghost, Breath of God, Paraclete, and a bunch more) is essential to understanding God s work and will. God; in communion with Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and people like us; has made a new spiritual community where all people are welcome. Welcome to the Kingdom of God! When the Spirit is moving, love for God naturally flows to love for our neighbor. Love is the greatest commandment. Nothing matters more than love. Parents, you can find canvas activity bags for your children in the back of the sanctuary. For infants up through age three, the nursery is available. Thank you for joining us today. We welcome you! You are also invited to take an Announcements sheet here at Easter, or visit easter.org for events & activities (Announcement sheets are posted weekly under Events & News). Spirit of God Loving Neighbor July 1, :30 & 10 a.m. This summer, the June and August worship services will feature a setting written by Ben Kornelis. If you d like to become familiar with the music, go to easter.org (Sermons) and click on the green button. During July, we will be using Marty Haugen s Now the Feast and Celebration setting. This worship series is based upon the book We make the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren. Prelude: Trumpet Concerto in Eb Major, Mvt. II: Andante - Haydn Nathan Loesch, trumpet Greetings and Announcements Easter Lutheran Church to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ Gathering Confession and Forgiveness Pastor: Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide Congregation: Our brokenness is too deep to undo by ourselves. We seek your grace. P: We have hurt others and we have been hurt. C: We have taken others for granted, and we have been taken for granted. P: Set us free from a past that we cannot change. C: Open to us a future in which we can be changed. As Jesus did, we welcome children of all ages as integral members of the body of Christ, and we welcome the sounds and activity that accompany them! Thank you Parents/Grandparents for bringing your children to worship! P: God of love, send your spirit to this place. C: Send your spirit to us, that we might grow more and more to be like you, through Jesus Christ who is the light of the world. P: Whatever is wrong, God forgives. Whatever is broken, God heals and completes. God loves and forgives you. C: We are free to forgive and love others. Amen.

2 The Sharing of the Peace is a way of demonstrating hospitality and grace with others. Please understand if some people choose not to shake hands while sharing the Peace for health reasons, but simply greet you with a smile. Sharing of the Peace Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Congregation: And also with you. Gathering Hymn: Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices Hymnal #833 The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ s resurrection 2 Greeting: Leader: Congregation: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Kyrie Marty Haugen, 1990, GIA Publications,

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4 Canticle of Praise: continued Prayer of the Day God of life, send your spirit to this place. Help us share your light with the world. Send your Spirit to shine through our faith, that others might see your love in us. We want to be fully alive with you, Amen. 4

5 Anthem: The Call Patric Hawes (b. 1958) Mia DeJong, vocalist Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a Way as gives us breath: Such a Truth as ends all strife: And such a Life as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a light as shows a Feast: Such a Feast as mends in length: Such a Strength as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my love, my Heart: Such a Joy as none can move: Such a Love as none can part: Such a Heart as joys in love. George Herbert ( ) 2012 Novello & Company Limited Children s Message Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song Lesson: Acts 10: (NRSV) Then 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. While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days. 5

Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NRSV) Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end.

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways.

6 Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NRSV) Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part; but when the complete comes, the partial will come to an end. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. L: The word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Sermon Pastor Tom Hansen Hymn of the Day: In Christ There Is No East Or West Hymnal #650 6

7 Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Father is a specific and accessible image of God that Jesus gave us. Jesus did not limit God to this image. References to God as Creator, Parent, Mother, Counselor can be equally as helpful and valid. Another translation of catholic church is church universal Prayers of Intercession Each prayer petition will conclude: Pastor: Lord, in your mercy, Congregation: Hear our prayer. Offering of Gifts Meal Offertory: Amnesty - Heitzig, arr. Hara/Lazarus Nathan Loesch, trumpet Presentation: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal #885 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heav nly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Offering Prayer God of life, be here now warming our hearts. You, who dwells in the wind; you, who breathes just like us; remind us to share. Inspire us to live fully. Remind us that we live within the breath of your Spirit. We thank you for your love and grace which sustains us every day. In your living name we pray, Amen. The offering is an act of worship. We give ourselves, our time and resources as a symbol of our love and appreciation for God s grace, and our investment in God s work through this church. Text-to-Give Simply send a text message to with the amount you would like to contribute (example: 25). Within a few minutes, you ll be sent a text with a link to register. We hope you enjoy this new way to share your generosity, and thank you for supporting the ministries of Easter Lutheran Church. 7

8 The Great Thanksgiving Marty Haugen, 1990, GIA Publications, Inc., All rights reserved. ONE LICENSE, License #A P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy 8 Marty Haugen, 1990, GIA Publications, Inc., All rights reserved. ONE LICENSE, License #A

9 Words of Institution Lord s Prayer 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, forever and ever. Amen. All are invited to receive these gifts of God. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing. Children who have received instruction are welcome to commune. Distribution Lamb of God Communion today is at the table. Grape juice is available in the tray and gluten-free wafers are at the back of the sanctuary near the sound booth. Marty Haugen, 1990, GIA Publications, Inc., All rights reserved. ONE LICENSE, License #A

10 Prayer of Saint Gregory - Hovhaness Nathan Loesch, trumpet You Satisfy the Hungry Heart Hymnal #484 Prayer after Communion Blessing Sending Dismissal Postlude: Sonata No. 11 (St. Marc), Mvt. IV: Allegro - Albinoni Nathan Loesch, trumpet 10

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Weekly podcast, sermon recordings from both sites, and more! Did you pick up your Announcements? The Announcements tell you what s going on at Easter in the coming weeks.

12 Weekly podcast, sermon recordings from both sites, and more! Did you pick up your Announcements? The Announcements tell you what s going on at Easter in the coming weeks. They can be found at the doors to the sanctuary. Check it out! Visit easter.org for details Serving Today 8:30 10:00 Acolyte: Tyler Syring Ushers: Andy Maas Ray Pascoe Dale Firl Terry Schumacher Dan Hansen Tony & Amanda Becker Jeff Hansen Communion set-up: Kathy Geary Communion: Dale & Terolle Turnham Joyce Rasmussen Eldon Olson Nursery: Liturgist: Tom Taintor Tom Taintor Sound: Dave Montgomery Andy Maas Live Streaming: Andy Maas Easter Lutheran Church Ministers: All the members of Easter Pastors:, Brandon Newton, Steve Thomason, Angela Denker 4200 Pilot Knob Road (Hill) Phone: Pilot Knob Road (Lake) easter.org to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ

C: invite us to come and see your selflessness. P: When we neglect the earth, P: When we stop loving our own bodies or souls,

C: invite us to come and see your selflessness. P: When we neglect the earth, P: When we stop loving our own bodies or souls, Welcome! Welcome to worship! Jesus promises that we will see greater things this winter and spring as we study the Gospel of John. In the very beginning of John, the disciples ask Jesus where he is staying