CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Concordia is the Church where the love of Christ is shared through our hearts, our hands, and our voices. THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD April 21, 2019 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! -Psalm 98:1a AS WE GATHER Easters come and go, and it seems that little changes. Or does it? What we sing and celebrate today is already ours. We were baptized into His death and raised with Christ to new and everlasting life. Easter is the celebration not only of Christ s victory but also of our own victory in Christ Jesus, our Savior. Christ is risen, and we with Him. It is a victory already ours but not yet fully complete in us. Part of Christian life is seeing who we are and the life we live in the context of the baptismal miracle of new identity and new life that we have been given. Every day we grasp this gift by faith and remember it is for me. We wear a new name and are heirs of an eternal victory and a life that death cannot overcome. How might our lives change if we lived out this glorious Easter truth more than one day a year? (8:00 a.m.) Weather permitting; we will begin our worship outside on the front porch and sidewalk at the crosses. (8:00) WELCOME 1
(8:00) RESURRECTION READING Luke 24:1-12 Pastor: 1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, 11 but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened. (8:00 a.m.) CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Pastor: The stone has been rolled away! People: He has burst forth from the tomb! Pastor: Christ has risen and will not die again! People: Death has been swallowed up in victory! Pastor: This is the day which the Lord has made! 2
People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good! People: His steadfast love endures forever! Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! 3 (We follow the cross in procession into the sanctuary) PROCESSIONAL HYMN #457 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Jesus Christ is ris n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav nly king, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! But the pains which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He s king, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia! Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heav nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! (11:00) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(11:00) CHOIR ANTHEM Hymn #466 vs. 1-4 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia 4 (The Congregation stands and joins the Choir in singing verse five.) Christ has arisen; He sets us free; Alleluia, to Him praises be. Jesus is living! Let us all sing; He reigns triumphant, heavenly King. Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy; Death s fearful sting He has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia! (Please stand and face the cross at the back of the sanctuary) (11:00) OPENING VERSICLES Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Pastor: The stone has been rolled away! People: He has burst forth from the tomb! Pastor: Christ has risen and will not die again! People: Death has been swallowed up in victory! Pastor: This is the day which the Lord has made! People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good! People: His steadfast love endures forever! Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
(11:00) PROCESSIONAL HYMN #457 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today 5 Jesus Christ is ris n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav nly king, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! But the pains which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He s king, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia! Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heav nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Romans 6:10 11 Pastor: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, beseeching him in the name of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. (A moment of silence to reflect on our sin and our need for the Savior.)
Pastor: We confess together. People: Almighty Father, Ever-living God, we marvel in wonder at the empty tomb this day, for Christ is risen! Grant us forgiveness for the sake of Christ, our crucified Savior, and give us freedom from the sins that bind us. We confess before You our selfishness, our doubt, our pride, our anger, and all our sins. We repent, and we are truly sorry for all we have done to offend or disobey You. By the power that raised Jesus from the dead, raise us to new life, new hope, new faith, and new possibilities. Hear our confession and prayer, this day, for Jesus sake. Amen. Pastor: For the death He died He died to sin, once for all, but the life He lives He lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Upon this your confession, I, as a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. 6 HYMN OF PRAISE
7 COLLECT OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray together. ALL: O God, for our redemption You gave Your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross and by His glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of the enemy, from sin, and from death. Grant that all our sin may be drowned through daily repentance and that day by day we may arise to live before You in righteousness and
purity forever; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 8 (Please be seated) FIRST READING Job 19:23-27 (For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He shall stand on the earth) Reader: The First Reading is from Job, chapter nineteen. 23 Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! 24 Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were engraved in the rock forever! 25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. 26 And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, 27 whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faints within me! (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. EPISTLE READING 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 (O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?) Reader: The Epistle reading is from First Corinthians, chapter fifteen.
51 Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. (8:00) CHOIR ANTHEM Hymn #466 vs. 1-4 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia (The Congregation stands and joins the Choir in singing verse five.) Christ has arisen; He sets us free; Alleluia, to Him praises be. Jesus is living! Let us all sing; He reigns triumphant, heavenly King. 9
Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy; Death s fearful sting He has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia! 10 HOLY GOSPEL PROCESSION John 20:1-18 (Whom are you seeking?) Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 20th chapter. 1 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 from the tomb. 2 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. 3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, 7 and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes.
11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 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. 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 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. 16 Jesus said to her, Mary. She turned and said to him in Aramaic, Rabboni! (which means Teacher). 17 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. 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, I have seen the Lord and that he had said these things to her. After the reading: Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. 11 GOSPEL PROCESSION HYMN #463 vs. 1&2 Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia Christ the Lord is ris n today; Alleluia! Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia!
Offer praise with love replete, Alleluia! At the paschal victim s feet. Alleluia! 12 For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia! Sinless in the sinners stead, Alleluia! Christ the Lord is ris n on high; Alleluia! Now He lives, no more to die. Alleluia! NICENE CREED All: We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,
13 We acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. (Please be seated) We invite the children forward as we sing: LSB #740, vs. 1-3 I am Jesus little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am; For my Shepherd gently guides me, Knows my need and well provides me, Loves me ev ry day the same, Even calls me by my name. Day by day, at home, away, Jesus is my staff and stay. When I hunger, Jesus feeds me, Into pleasant pastures leads me; When I thirst, He bids me go Where the quiet waters flow. Who so happy as I am, Even now the Shepherd s lamb And when my short life is ended, By His angel host attended, He shall fold me to His breast, There within His arms to rest. CHILDREN S TALK SERMON HYMN In Christ Alone (Keith Getty & Stuart Townsend) In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save 14 'Til on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the power of Christ in me From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand Till He returns or calls me home Here in the power of Christ I'll stand Here in the power of Christ I ll stand.
SERMON Text: John 20:1-18 Title: Whom Are You Seeking? 15 TITHES, PLEDGES, AND OFFERINGS [Please take a moment and sign the attendance book at the end of the pew] (Please stand for the Prayer of the Church) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Pastor: Let us pray for the Church here and around the world and for all people in their various conditions. We remember before You, heavenly Father, all in whom Your Holy Spirit has worked faith in Your Son, especially all who rejoice in His victory over death and the grave. Renew in all of us new hearts and minds so that our celebrating will have no end. People: Risen Savior, Lord, have mercy. Alleluia! Pastor: We remember before You, Lord over all, those who are unjustly accused, imprisoned, or exiled from their homes. Raise up compassionate rulers to seek out all who languish in jails, prisons, and refugee camps, and grant them speedy justice, freedom, and return to their homes. People: Risen Savior, Lord, have mercy. Alleluia! Pastor: We remember before You, Creator God, those who till the soil and tend the flocks, all who distribute the earth s bounty, and all who care for this good earth. Guide and direct them so that times of sowing and reaping, buying and selling, produce harvests that feed the nations. People: Risen Savior, Lord, have mercy. Alleluia! Pastor: We remember before You, Spirit of love, those who are calling out from stresses of body or soul, [especially...]. In sighs too deep for words, hear the depths of their distress, intercede for
them, and grant them relief, restored health, personal dignity, and hope for the future. People: Risen Savior, Lord, have mercy. Alleluia! Pastor: We remember before You, Lord Jesus, those who would have their way by force or cunning of mind. Thwart their plans, guard the nations of the world, and let peace spring up with righteousness. People: Risen Savior, Lord, have mercy. Alleluia! Pastor: We remember especially this day, risen Lord, Your glorious resurrection from the grave and Your presence with us now. Remind us each day of the new life You have given us so that we live in constant, joyful faith until we see You face-to-face. People: Risen Savior, Lord, have mercy. Alleluia! Pastor: Into Your hands, heavenly Father, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy for the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Risen Savior, for Your mercy, sing we Amen! 16 PREFACE + SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT +
17 PROPER PREFACE SANCTUS
WORDS OF OUR LORD 18 PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup. We proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. LORD S PRAYER Pastor: Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises we are bold to pray: All: 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. PAX DOMINI Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: Amen. AGNUS DEI
19 DISTRIBUTION HYMNS #461 I Know That My Redeemer Lives #525 Crown Him with Many Crowns #490 Jesus Lives! The Victory s Won POST-COMMUNION HYMN #806 Give Thanks Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He s given Jesus Christ - His Son. Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He s given Jesus Christ His Son. And now let the weak say I am strong, Let the poor say, I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us. And now let the weak say, I am strong, Let the poor say, I am rich, Because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks, - give thanks.
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Pastor: O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. THE BENEDICTION Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Pastor: Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through the faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ! The LORD bless you and keep you, The LORD make His to face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor and give you peace. People: Amen. 20 RECESSIONAL HYMN #837 vs. 1-6 Lift High the Cross Refrain Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Till all the world adore His sacred name.
Come, Christians follow where our Captain trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Refrain 21 Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The Hosts of God in conqu ring ranks combine. Refrain All newborn soldiers of the Crucified Bear on their brows the seal of Him who died. Refrain O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As Thou hast promised, draw us all to Thee. Refrain Let ev ry race and ev ry language tell Of Him who saves our lives from death and hell. Refrain So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! Refrain EASTER DISMISSAL Pastor: Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the risen lord. People: Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE
IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD TODAY: Officiants Organist Assisting Ministers Usher Acolyte, 8:00 Acolyte, 11:00 Lector, 8:00 Lector, 11:00 Greeters, 8:00 Greeters, 11:00 Nursery Rev. Mark D. Moretz Cindy Golem Mr. Dan Vermilya, Mr. Frank Waldron Mr. Jim Gann, Mr. Fred Tichnell Ed Asper/Chip Brown Maggie Brown, Sydney Hector Tim Davidson, Adam Brown Sarah Pentz Joe Davidson Cheryl Dawson TBD TBD 22 ANNOUNCEMENTS [Please check the newsletter for additional announcements] EMAIL ADDRESSES: Church: concordia.hagerstown@gmail.com Open Arms: openarms.hagerstown1@gmail.com This week: - Monday - PA Evening Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. (Foster home) WV Evening Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. (Tichnell home) -Wednesday LifeLight Bible Study, 12:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.
New Member Class in the planning. Our Spring New Member Class will begin on Sunday May 5 th and end on Sunday June 23 rd, totaling 8 weeks. If anyone is interested in becoming a member or would just like to hear more about what it means to be Christian, or more specifically Lutheran, you are invited to join this class. If interested, please email Pastor Mark at pastormarkmoretz@gmail.com. 23 Sunday, April 28 Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Pekari - I AM the Bread of Life - John 6:35 Gluten-free wafers are now available. Please let Pastor Mark know at the Communion Rail if you prefer these. NEW EVENT Cinco De Mayo On May 5 we will celebrate with a variety of Mexican foods after the 11:00 service. We plan to have take-out items available for those who worship early and don t want to hang around for lunch. Freewill offering as usual. Mission of the Month for April is Military Bible Sticks. COFFEE CRUSADE - crusade (kroo-seyd): noun any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of any idea or cause. Perhaps aggressive may be a bit over-the-top, but a vigorous movement toward the idea of coffee and donuts definitely puts a smile on one's face! Please check out the hospitality tasks and procedure sheets located on the Welcome Center counter and consider participating on any Sunday convenient for your schedule. *** Thank you to those who have volunteered an extra 15 minutes on Sunday to help setup, refresh
or clean up after our refreshments. Many hands make light work - and caffeine/sugar-filled friends! 24 A wheelchair has been placed in the coat closet in the Narthex. It s purpose is to make it easier for those with cardiac, respiratory, or other problems to get to the bathrooms at the end of the hall or to make access to any part of the church easier for them. This wheelchair is not to leave church property so it is available for anyone who may need it in the building or parking lot area for transport. There is another wheelchair, several walkers, and wheeled walkers in the Medical Lending Closet for the convenience of anyone in the congregation who may need to borrow them for short term use at home. Anyone who has a light weight transport type wheelchair that they would like to donate to the Lending Closet, please see Jean Tichnell. CHURCH SIGN MESSAGE All church events can be advertised on the Electric Sign. Please contact: John Mark Eberly at emark353@comcast,.net or Chip Brown, 301-797-1703. Keep messages short and to the point. No need to call the Pastor or any Board Member for approval. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES Contact Ron Bucher at 301-582-2285 and leave an answer. All articles must be submitted three weeks in advance in order to have time to submit to the paper. Micah s Backpack We are packing for seventeen students now. Lots of kids to share God s love with! Our current needs are small cans or microwavable vegetables and dinner items. Thanks!
Church Envelopes: It is that time of year! If you do not already have church offering envelopes and would like to have them, please let Mitzie Bowman know. You can place a note in her mailbox or give her a call 301-733-3234. 25 Mailboxes: A continued warm welcome to all of our regular visitors! Concordia serves four states and provides three Worship Services every Sunday in addition to other Ministries and activities. Communication is a challenge! There are enough mailboxes for everyone who desires a mailbox to have one. It is our most used form of giving and receiving communication. Email and Facebook are also used to help inform everyone of activities and events. Please contact Rosella Rogers or Jean Tichnell if you don t have a mailbox or if you would prefer your mailbox to be located in the Outreach Center instead of the Narthex. Thank you. ChurchTrac: If there is a change in any of your personal information especially phone number or email address please contact Jean Tichnell @304-274-0025 or jeantich@comcast so the info can be changed in ChurchTrac. Thank you! Prayer Shawl Ministry Request forms to have a prayer shawl made for you or a loved one are on the bulletin board to the left of the mailboxes. Please complete the form and put it in Jane O Farrell s mailbox. If anyone would like to share their talent of knitting or crocheting for this ministry please contact one of the members: Jane O Farrell, and Cheryl Dawson. Group meets the 2 nd Wednesday of every month.
A special Thank You to all who purchased Easter Lilies. 26 Ed Asper in memory of Rose Linda Asper Ron & Millie Bucher- in honor of grandchildren Roland and Marian Foster to the Glory of God Mike & Debby Jorgensen in memory of Carolyn Rogers and John D. Rogers Bob & Judy Keane in memory of Robert Keane, III; Ethel & Bob Keane, Olga Imwold Pete and Karen Kreymborg in memory of Arnold and Audrey Fricke Pastor Mark Moretz and Family in memory of Dennis E. Moretz and in honor of Linda L. Moretz Rev. and Mrs. William Pekari in memory of Irmgard Weiss and Matilda Pekari Rosella Rogers in memory of loved ones Don & Kathy Schleef in honor of their parents Fred and Jean Tichnell in memory of Earl and Jean Webster, in memory of Fred and Vera Tichnell
Worship with us! Sunday in the Sanctuary: Traditional (Liturgical) Service, 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday in the Outreach Center Praise Service, 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated at all Sunday Services 27 Sunday School meets in the Education Wing, 9:30 a.m. Together With Jesus: Parents, two s & three s Noah s Ark (Parents) Early Childhood Ages 4-6 Promised Land or Lion s Den (Chip Brown) Elementary Grades 2-5 Promised Land (Becky Brown & Maggie Brown) Middle School/Upper Grades Grades 6-8 (plus high school) Luther Room (Sylvia Shives, Bob Keane) High School, Young Adults Class/Leader plans pending Adult Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall (Pastor William Pekari) Open Arms Preschool Registration required for 2, 3, or 4 day AM program Contact Karla Baker: 301-824-7464 (cell: 240-672-5554)