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1 Our Savior Lutheran Church Newton, Iowa April 20, 2014

2 OR SAVIOR LTHERAN CHRCH Missouri Synod Office Phone: Reverend John M. Moore, Pastor Cell Phone: Rev. John & Julie Muhly Our Missionaries, Eurasia Rev. Carl & Chen Hsi Li Hanson Our Missionaries, Hong Kong, China The Resurrection of Our Lord April 20, 2014 We have a hearing assistance system. Contact an usher if you would like to use a personal receiver. Welcome to Our Savior Lutheran Church! We thank God you are here and pray that God s Word will speak to you today. Guests, we hope you will join us often as we gather around the Word. We want to know how we may serve you, so please sign the guest book. Also, please introduce yourself to those around you and to the Pastor. Those desiring to receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrament at the Altar, please review both sides of the Communion Registration Card in the pew before. If you are in agreement you may hand it to our usher as you come for communion. Those Serving This Week Celebrant: Elder: Organist: Praise Band Leaders: Choir Director: Media Team Lay Readers: shers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Bulletin Assembler: Pastor John Moore Doug Ringger Joy McGinley Sarah & Emma Glenn Julia Dlouhy Doug/Julie/Rachelle/Deanne Julie Dlouhy Jary Boger & Ted Stanzyk Leola, Shawn & Sheila Benac JoAnn Ringger Colton Forck Michael Weddell Attendance 4/13 93 Elders at Our Savior Chairman Doug Woebbeking Secretary Rick Hartz Charities Matt Rogahn shers/altar Guild Doug Ringger Lay Readers/Greeters Bill Rozendaal 2

3 The Resurrection of Our Lord He is Risen! The Wound of Death is Vanquished April 20, 2014 AS WE GATHER Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Today we will see this event through the eyes of someone close to our Lord---Mary Magdalene. As she approached the tomb that first Easter, Mary was fearful as she wondered who would help in rolling the stone away. Mary s eyes were filled with tears as she wondered where someone had moved the body of her Rabbi and Lord. Mary s tears of sorrow gave way to tears of joy as she heard Jesus say, Mary. Once she saw her Lord, she couldn t wait to tell the others what she had seen. As we come together to celebrate Jesus resurrection, we have gathered outside of the sanctuary following the ancient custom of the Church which for 2,000 years has gathered at the entrance of Christ s tomb at Easter sunrise to celebrate His resurrection. We enter a sanctuary darkened by the shadow of death, but the Light of Life quickly bursts forth the Good News of Jesus THE CHOIR: Mercy Tree Words and Music by Michael Neale and Kristen L. Nordhoff Arranged by Daniel Semsen OPENING DIALOG P Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! C He is risen indeed! Alleluia! P In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. P The stone has been rolled away! Alleluia! C The crucified One is risen! Alleluia! P He has conquered death by the cross! C He has come out of the tomb! P This is the day the LORD has made! C Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24 NIV P Give thanks to the LORD for He is good! C His love endures forever! Psalm 118:1 NIV P All glory, laud, and honor belong to You, O Lord, Alleluia! C We worship, praise, and adore You, O Christ. Alleluia! VICTORY OVER SIN P Christ is risen! Alleluia! C He is risen indeed! Alleluia! P Even in our Easter joy, we confess before our gracious God our failings and sin. C Lord God, we acknowledge and confess that we have sinned and that our lives are not always what they should be. Our sin 3

4 leads to guilt that destroys our joy. Our self-centeredness leaves us feeling empty and alone, without the peace of Your presence. Forgive us, Lord, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. (A time of silent confession) P People of God, the Christ who died for you is risen. His death and resurrection have conquered our enemies of sin and death. Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen! Alleluia! Amen! INTROIT Exodus 15:2a, 6, 13, 17-18; Antiphon: Ex.15:1b P I will sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider He has thrown into the sea. C The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; P Your right hand, O LORD, glorious in power, C Your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy. P You have led in Your steadfast love the people whom You have redeemed; C You have guided them by Your strength to Your holy abode. P You will bring them in and plant them on Your own mountain, C the place, O LORD, which You have made for Your abode, the sanctuary, O LORD, which Your hands have established. P The LORD will reign forever and ever. C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. P I will sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously; C the horse and his rider He has thrown into the sea. COLLECT OF THE DAY P Let us pray. Almighty God, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. We humbly pray that we may live before You in righteousness and purity forever; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. EASTER HYMN OF PRAISE Awake My Heart, with Gladness LSB 467 Stz. 1-2, & 6 OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 25:6 9 (God Will Swallow p Death Forever) On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. And he will swallow up on this mountain 4

5 the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. \ P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Alleluia! EASTER HYMN OF PRAISE Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457 Stz. 1 EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (Paul writes to God s people in Corinth about the difference our resurrected Lord made in his life.) Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. P The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Alleluia! EASTER HYMN OF PRAISE Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457 Stz. 2 HOLY GOSPEL John 20:1-18 (The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus) P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 20th chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away 5

6 from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him. So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? She said to them, They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him. Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking? Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus said to her, Mary. She turned and said to him in Aramaic, Rabboni! (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, I have seen the Lord and that he had said these things to her. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. EASTER HYMN OF PRAISE Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457 Stz. 3-4 CHILDREN S SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia LSB 466 Stz. 1-5 SERMON By Pastor John Moore Death s Death THE CATECHESIS OF THE FAITH P The Apostle Paul writes concerning the resurrection of Christ, If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:17b 6

7 Let us then confess our faith in Jesus Christ, who has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20 C I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own, and live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, even as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. OFFERING OR GIFTS TO OR RISEN LORD AND SAVIOR (Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:35, 37 NIV) OFFERTORY HYMN Thanks to Thee, O Christ, Victorious LSB 548 Stz. 1-3 INVITATION TO THE MEAL P The LORD GOD is my strength and my song; C and He has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:4 P Thanks and praise to You, heavenly Father, for the glorious resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; for He is the very Paschal Lamb, who was offered for us and has taken away the sins of the world. By His death, He has destroyed death, and by His rising to life again, He has restored us to everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Your holy name, singing: SANCTS P. 161 WORDS OF INSTITTION PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, 7

8 Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: LORD S PRAYER P Christ is risen! Alleluia! C He is risen indeed! Alleluia! DISTRIBTION HYMNS Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen LSB 474 At the Lamb s High Feast We Sing LSB 633 I Know That My Redeemer Lives! LSB 461 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING P This is the day the LORD has made; C let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 NIV P Let us pray... We give thanks to You, almighty Lord, our refuge and our strength, for by the cross You have delivered us and by Your resurrection victory, honor and eternal blessings have been secured for all who call on Your name. We praise You for this gift of Your body and blood in this Sacrament. Strengthen us to boldly proclaim with our mouth that You are Lord as we love and serve You and our neighbors; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. C Amen. BENEDICTION P Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed. C He is risen indeed! Alleluia! P The Lord will keep you from all harm---he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8 C Alleluia! Amen. P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C Amen. CLOSING HYMN Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds LSB 480 Stz. 1-2 & 4 From Lutheran Service Book 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. sed by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House. 8

9 Lord, Teach us to Pray Remember in your prayers... For the end of war, violence and murder in Sudan, and for peace, provision and protection for the displaced people of Sudan. The family of Mike Myers, nephew of Marilyn Mertz, who passed away, Sunday, March 23. The Christians in Lai Chau, Vietnam, who have suffered a great tragedy - 38 injured and 8 were killed in a bridge collapse during a funeral procession. The family of Julie Peterson, as she was called to glory on March 7, Miranda Ervin, for restoration of eye sight. Gladys Jenkins, recovering at home. Roger Holst, ongoing health concerns. The Ministry of the Hephzibah House. Rod Brouwer of the Ministries of Grace Without Borders. The Ministry of The Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa. Pastor Jesse and Pastor Sarath, Our Brothers & Sisters in Christ in Cambodia. Enoch & Kristin Petersen, working in Turkey. Jon & Julie Muhly, Our Missionaries in Eurasia Carl & Chen Hsi Li Hanson, Our Missionaries to Hong Kong, China. The Malaria Initiative and the end of Malaria deaths in the world. 9

10 This Week at Our Savior... Sunday (20) Easter :30am Easter Breakfast :00am Easter Sunday Service Monday (21) :30pm LWML Faith Society Tuesday (22) Bulletin Deadline Wednesday (23) :30pm Youth Group Friday (25) :30am Bible Midtown Sunday (27) :00am Worship :30am Sunday School & Adult Bible School HAPPY BIRTHDAY April 21st Lowell Zimmermann Shannon Sullivan April 23rd Virgil Hartz April 22nd Michael Weddell April 25th Jan Sullivan April 26th Steve Hartz HAPPY ANNIVERSARY April 21st Chris & Selina McKinney April 26th Bob & JoAnn Bringolf 10

11 Announcements APRIL 27 IS LTHERAN MALARIA INITIATIVE SNDAY Lutheran Malaria Initiative is a partnership of Lutheran World Relief and LCMS. It was formed to help eliminate malaria deaths in Africa by Our Savior Lutheran Church Sunday School, VBS, and congregation have been supporting this mission since the fall of Just since September of 2013, we have collected over $830. We hope you will continue to support and pray for this mission. Thanks! MISSION OPPORTNITIES The following Missionaries and Church Leaders will be at Mission Central in May. May 3rd (Sat.) Rev. Ed Auger and Cherie Auger Going to Honduras 1:30 PM May 3rd (Sat) Rev Macah, Robin, Samuel & Elizabeth Wildauer, Togo Africa at 1:30 PM May 29th (Thursday) Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer Speaking at Ascension Service 7:00 PM Mission & Evangelism Committee FAITH SOCIETY meets Monday evening, April 21st at 6:30 P.M. The Bible study is Finales, found on page 16 of your Spring Lutheran Woman s Quarterly. We hope to see many of our Sisters in Christ that evening. MISSIONARIES COMING TO MISSION CENTRAL IN APRIL 1:30pm on April 24th, 2014 Rev. Robert and Rita Flohrs, from Trinity Lutheran in Frankfurt, Germany will be presenting in person at. They are filled with MIRACLE STORIES. It will shock you to hear how the Country of Germany is filled with darkness, strangers and Muslim people! A MST SEE!! Missionary Megan Kincaid will be presenting a program on how the Lord is working in areas of Asia where she is traveling for the Lord Jesus, an area of the world that has for so long been isolated from the Gospel. Missionary Megan has an amazing story to tell MEET YOR MISSIONARY This month we are featuring the third missionary family that our congregation is currently helping support. Pastor Carl and Chen Hsi Li Hanson and children are currently serving the Lord in Hong Kong. Pastor Carl and Chen Hsi Li have been called to teach, witness, and lead, Bible classes and Sunday School, as well as train and equip leaders of the church. Keep this family in your prayers, that God will grant them strength, wisdom and courage as they share the Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to the people of Hong Kong. A flier has been placed in your mailbox sharing more information about this family. 11

12 SAVE THE DATE Newton National Day of Prayer Breakfast Thursday - May 1st, :00-8:30 AM - DMACC Conference Center Tickets: $5.00 per person includes breakfast Tickets will be available after April 4th at any of the sponsoring churches or at Choices Book Store or Bridgehouse Coffee on the square. Join with other Churches and Believers as we lift our City and our Nation up in Prayer Current sponsoring churches include Newton First Assembly of God, Newton Christian Reformed Church, Community Heights, Haven Vineyard, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Stephen s Episcopal Church, nited Presbyterian Church, Newton Foursquare Church and Newton Church of The Way. Others will be joining in soon. For more information on how to get involved: Call (641) or newtonprays@gmail.com 12