Our Savior s Lutheran Church Valley City, ND Easter Service March 31, :00, 8:30 and 11:00am

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1 L: Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! C: Christ is Risen indeed! Alleluia! Processional Hymn Our Savior s Lutheran Church Valley City, ND Easter Service March 31, :00, 8:30 and 11:00am #365 Red Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Call to Worship L: Christ is risen! C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! L: This is the day that the Lord has made; C: we will rejoice and be glad in it! L: The Lord is my strength and my song. C: The Lord has become my salvation. L: Open to me the gates of righteousness; C: I will go through them and praise the Lord. L: I shall not die, but live, C: and declare the works of the Lord. L: This is the day that the Lord has made; C: we will rejoice and be glad in it! (From Psalm 118) Choir Anthem (7:00 & 8:30) Welcome and Announcements Hymn of Praise #367 Red Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds Prayer of the Day God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Let the Children Come Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 Hymn #376 Red Thine Is the Glory Sermon Thank God for Buts. Music for Reflection Nicene Creed Page 104 Prayers Response - L: Lord in your mercy C: Hear our Prayer Peace Offering/Offertory #184 Red The Great Thanksgiving Page 107 Lord s Prayer Page 112 Communion Distribution Hymns: #838, #660, #595 Red Post Communion Blessing & Prayer Blessing L: Jesus is the resurrection and the life. May Christ s rising lift your spirits and gladden your hearts. L: All those who believe in Christ will never perish. May you pass with Christ from death to life. L: Christ has gone to prepare a place for us. May His resurrection bring you all joy and peace, so that you may abound in hope. L: Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C: AMEN. Sending Song #377 Red Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! Sending: L: Christ is risen. Alleluia. Go in peace. Share the good news. C: Thanks be to God. First Reading: Acts 10:34-43

2 SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR EASTER SUNDAY Acts 10:34-43 Then Peter began to speak to them: I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 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. 39 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; 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 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. 42 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. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. L: Here ends the reading. C: Thanks be to God. Luke 24:1-12 Congregation sings: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. L: The Holy Gospel According to Luke. C: Glory to you, O Lord. But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again. 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

3 We, Our Savior s family of believers, welcome all to share Christ s love, to grow in faith and to live a life of service glorifying God. Learn more about Our Savior s at Better Choices, Better Health Put Life Back in Your Life Sanford workshop is at Our Savior s Lutheran on Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8 from 9:00 11:30 a.m. The workshop can help you get the support you need and find useful ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress. Learn relaxation skills, symptoms and difficult emotions management, communication improvement, effective problem solving and weekly goal setting. Enrollment is free and you may register by calling Calling Cast Members for BIG BAD the most notorious criminal in the fairy-tale world. Nearly 14 cast members are needed for this Our Savior s dinner theater one act production being held in May. To join the cast please contact Rebecca Breddin at rbreddin001@luthersem.edu, or visit with Pastor Randy. Make a joyful sound! A contemporary style worship is held on the 2 nd and 3 rd Sunday of each month at the 11:00 am worship service and we need more vocalists and musicians to help lead these services. No auditions are necessary! Please visit with Intern Pastor Karl about helping lead these contemporary worship services. The CROP Hunger Walk is Sunday, April 28 th. On Sundays in April, look for opportunities to participate by walking a 6 mile route or making a donation. Funds raised benefit the hunger related ministries of Church World Service and the Barnes County Food Pantry. The event Living Hope: Reflecting Together on the Funeral Service is planned for Sunday, April 14 at 12:00-2:00 pm in the Small Dining Room. We ll remember the resurrection promise as we meet for conversation about the funeral service, exploring hymns, scripture passage, and other ways to prepare for end of life matters. We ll even share a light lunch. Please RSVP on the signup sheet on the information counter. January February 2013 Income: Year to date: $48, Expenses Year to date: $48, Expenses in Excess of Income $ (697.53) A week of OSLC ministry cost $6, Last Sunday s general fund offering $6, C H U R C H C A L E N D A R March 31-April 7, 2013 TODAY: Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. Worship w/holy Communion 8:00-10:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast-Rolls & Fruit-Family Gathering Room 8:30 a.m. Worship w/holy Communion No Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship w/holy Communion Mon: No Monday Morning Prayer Break Office Closed No Sr. High Lunch Break Tues: 9:00-2:00 p.m. Good Samaritans-Quilters 2:30 p.m. WELCA Board 5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Wed: 9:00 a.m. Better Choices, Better Health-Workshop 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 3:30 p.m. Kids 4 Christ 5:15 p.m. Bell Choir 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Supper 6:30 p.m. Communion Worship/Confirmation Sat: 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Fellowship Sun: Food Pantry Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship w/ Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, Choir 10:00 a.m. Adult Learning 10:15 a.m. Youth Committee 11:00 a.m. Worship w/holy Communion SERVING US TODAY AS GREETERS 8:30 a.m. Janet Brown, Eileen Maresh 11:00 a.m. Ken & Ila DeKrey, Roy & Nick Dilts SERVING US TODAY AS USHERS 7:00 a.m. Robert & Bev Loken, Mark & Karen Askerooth, Mel Karch 8:30 a.m. Pat & Monte Johnson, Todd & Kristi Kohler and family 11:00 a.m. Estelle Hanson, LaVernne Henne Organist Judy Karch Senior Choir Director Tricia Lebahn Pastoral Intern Karl Breddin Pastors Randall Schlecht & Emmy Isaackson

4 Bill & Don Flatlie, and Pam Justesen given by Arlene Flatlie Leland Sabby given by Ina Sabby and family In honor of Olive Zerface and in memory of Lester Zerface, Don & Mary Gulmon given by Keith & Jan Zerface Loyd Hook given by Phyllis Hook and family Lyle & Sybil Archer given by Scott Archer Oliver & Esther Olson, Clarence Boelter, and Earl Busche given by Keith & Cheryl Olson In honor of Bud & Joyce Tryhus and in memory of Marvin & Bernita Karch given by Mel & Judy Karch Florence Lane and Karlee Kvien, Jodi Kvien Opatz given by Mickey and Peggy Kvien Elaine Nilles & her parents Peder and Gwen Pederson given by Harold Nilles Earl & Ruby Kelly, Michael Kelly given by Paul & Barb Henke, Sue & Barry Schuchard, Bob Kelly, Jim & Donna Kelly Nora Kelly Henke given by Paul & Barb Henke Ed Foth, Ernest & Helen Strand given by Larry & Carol Foth and family Jo Marie Larson given by Mike, Jodi, Kyle, Kendall & Kassidy Ronningen Marion & Jacob Byberg, David Byberg, Mickey Maher given by Paul, Diane & Jacob Fritchie, Carey & Beth Dreher and family. Emma & Alfred Thum, Duane & Barbara Johnson, Wayne Johnson given by Alfred, Richard and Hank Thum Easter Flowers Flowers on the cross are given by Patty Loven, and children: Keith & Leslie Loven and family; Kent & Rochelle Loven and family; Tricia & Ken and Siena Lassegard; Kristi & Todd Kohler and family. This gift is in memory of Einar Loven, who passed away March 26, Plants and Flowers given in memory and honor of: Pat & Monica Brandt given by Neil & Tricia Lebahn Louis & Iverna Machart given by Gary & Lori Thompson Marian & Earl Lipke, Gaylyn & Katherine Maresh given by Dennis & Eileen Maresh Gil & Sally Hanson given by Shelley & Jim Williamson Palmer & Hilda Loken and Edmond Monson given by Robert & Bev Loken Orville Rensby given by Vivian Rensby Arnold Dilts and Oscar Billet given by Mavis Dilts, Roy & Nick Dilts Earl & Virginia Trader given by Bruce & Kay Jacobson and family John Jacobson given by Bruce & Kay Jacobson and family Bill & LeNora Verwey, Obert & Phyllis Hanson given by Jim & Becky Verwey In honor of Eunice Kramin and in memory of Roy & Arlene Thompson and Galen Kramin given by Kara Kramin & John Thompson Harold & Dorothy Haugland, Raymond & Florence Schlecht given by Naomi & Randy Schlecht Harold & Brenda Anderson given by Beverly Anderson

5 Youth & Family Ministry 3/31/13 God s blessings to you and your families as you celebrate together that Christ is Alive! *no Sunday school today Easter Breakfast Family Gathering Room TODAY! Rolls Juice Coffee Fruit 8:30am-10:30am This is a FREE WILL donation Youth Fun draiser provided by the Youth Committee Kids 4 Christ 4/3/13 kind-6 th grade, 3:30-5pm on school Wed.learning and living out God s Word with friends! Delicious snack provided Learn It!: The Empty Tomb Live It!: Busy Bags Insert provided by Sandi Ley, Youth Ministry sandioslcvc@msn.com Confirmation 4/3/13 7 th -9 th graders are welcome to gather in the YOUTH ROOM after school for movies, games and homework Confirmation Supper: 6-6:20pm Confirmation/Worship-6:30-7pm; Groups 7-8pm Road to Emmaus/Resurrection It s Time to PRE-REGISTER for VBS! Step by Step *VBS for youth entering 1 st -6 th grade: June Chautauqua Park with Red Willow Bible Camp, Trinty, and Faith *VBS for youth prek3-kindergarte: June Our Savior s Lutheran Church Pre-registration materials for both age groups are at the Youth Bulletin Board and in the Sunday School area. You must pre-register by May 12 th Red Willow Bible Camp summer registration info the Youth Bulletin board register now *Our Saviors Foundation Inc. is pleased to provide financial assistance for OSLC youth attending Red Willow Bible Camp by funding (Tier 1 pricing) ½ of a family s first camper and full price of sibling campers. * Next Youth Committee Meeting: 10:15am in the Youth Room Education Committee: 7pm, Sandi s office *Please mark your calendars this is your reminder*