GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America We Are God s People and the Sheep of God s Pasture Psalm 100: 3 A Reconciling In Christ Congregation Pastor Amy Larson Brooke Joyce, Music Director All are welcome at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. God makes no exceptions. In the spirit of Jesus Christ, we offer trust and respect to all, including those who may experience alienation, distrust, or rejection. We rely on the healing, unconditional love of God to shape our community in the name of the Good Shepherd. In keeping with our welcome, Good Shepherd is a Reconciling In Christ congregation, affirming our welcome to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons to participate fully in the life of our congregation. Welcome Guests. Good Shepherd members welcome you to coffee, food and conversation following worship in the Fellowship Hall (down the east hallway). Everyone please sign and pass the red fellowship pads in the pews so that you can greet those around you by name following worship. All are welcome to come forward to receive the body and blood of Christ in the bread and wine. The bread is gluten-free. Receive the bread with open hands, then dip it into either the chalice of wine or the glass goblet containing grape juice. If you have an allergy to eggs you may request a wafer. If you prefer a blessing, place your arms in front of your chest. You are also welcome to remain in the pew and offer prayers. Ushers will direct you to the communion line which forms at the back of the sanctuary and moves up to the altar rail. If you wish to have the Pastor serve Communion in the pew, please inform one of the ushers before the service begins. During the seven Sundays of the Easter Season, worshippers will stand at the altar rail when receiving communion to celebrate that we have been raised to new life in Christ. Sharing in communion at the altar rail nurtures a sense of APRIL 3, 2016, SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER ORDER OF WORSHIP From Evangelical Lutheran Worship (red book) and Behold, I Make All Things New Liturgy (blue booklet) - page numbers (P.) in booklet; hymn #s (#) in back of red boo congregational responses in bold GATHERING GATHERING MUSIC: Toccata - Johann Pachelbel PRAYER BELL - WELCOME - ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING SONG: #363 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain, vs. 1: a vs. 2: high voices, vs. 3: all, vs. 4: low voices, vs. 5: all GREETING - KYRIE - THIS IS THE FEAST - PRAYER OF THE DAY P. 2-5 WORD CHILDREN'S MESSAGE FIRST READING: Acts 5:27-32 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM: 118:14-29 14 The LORD is my strength and my song, and has become my salvation. 15 Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of the LORD acts valiantly! 16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD acts valiantly! 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. 18 The LORD indeed pun- ished me sorely, but did not hand me o- ver to death. 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them and give thanks to the LORD. 20 This is the gate of the LORD; here the righ- teous may enter. 21 I give thanks to you, for you have answered me
community and provides more opportunity for reflection so we will stand at the altar rail. Thank you for bringing children to worship today. It is hard work to worship with kids, but it is such important work that helps them and the whole church. The sound of a child in worship is the sound of a new Christian being formed. The presence, energy, and noise of children are most welcome here. If needed, an attendant is available to be with children in the nursery; activity bags also are available there. WORSHIP LEADERS AND MINISTRY TEAM PARTICIPANTS: ACOLYTE: Maggie Norris; ASSISTING MINISTER: Bob Larson; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Jane Kemp; CANTOR: Dan Raney; ALTAR GUILD: Judy Schoel, Bob Larson, Glendalu Wuest; GREETERS/USHERS: Glenn Nelson, Jane Borelli; NURSERY: Mara Holland; FELLOWSHIP SERVERS: Doris Barnaal, Joanne Kjome, Ann Naslund, Joyce & Ed Epperly; ORGANIST: Brooke Joyce. PRAYER LIST - Good Shepherd Family: Shirley Casebere, Ruth Hasvold, Ed Kaschins, Judy Mikkelsen, Anthony Ruiz, Al and Marilyn Anderson on the death of their grandson Luke, our members at Aase Haugen, Eastern Star, and Wellington Place; Catherine Moeller serving in Mexico, Nathan and Sarah Wicks at Wartburg Seminary. Relatives and Friends: Weston Noble, Marion Beatty, Nathan Berg, Emily Bishman (Tanya Gertz s sister-in-law), Jim Cascio (Mike Blair s brother-in-law), Mike Dikelsky, Brent Jorgensen (Nephew of Reg and Jeri), Jody Kruegel, Lisa Quenan, Pat Plude, Victor & Maria Sistepaz, family of Walter Steele (cousin of LaVerne Ramsey), Lyle Steele (cousin of LaVerne Ramsey), John Tapscott (Matt Tapscott s father), Don Williams, Sarah Ylvisaker Storvick, All Residents & Staffs of Aase Haugen, Eastern Star, and Wellington Place; Mary Beth & Bayo Oyebade and the Mashiah Clinic in Jos, Nigeria; our Companion Congregation in Tsumeb, Namibia. PRAYER LIST UPDATES - To help congregation members better care for one another, we would like to indicate which Good Shepherd members have requested that their relatives and friends be on the prayer list. If you have requested that someone be on the list, please contact the church office to tell us the connection and indicate if you still request prayers for this person. BAPTISMAL FONT AT ENTRANCE TO SANCTUARY DURING EASTER: On the and you have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the build- ers rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 23 By the LORD has this been done; it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Hosanna! O LORD, save us! We pray to you, LORD, pros- per our days! 26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD; we bless you from the house of the LORD. 27 The LORD is God and has giv- en us light. Form a procession with branches up to the corners of the alta 28 You are my God, and I will thank you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. 29 Give thanks to the LORD, for the LORD is good; God s mercy en- dures forever. SECOND READING: Revelation 1:4-8 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: P. 5 GOSPEL: John 20:19-31 The holy gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY: #390 The Risen Christ, vs. 1: choir, vs. 2-4: all APOSTLES CREED: P. 7 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION: Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. PEACE: The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. (reaching out for elbows is a good way to avoid hand contact.) MEAL OFFERTORY: You are Holy - Per Harling, arr. Arne Lundmark OFFERTORY SONG: P. 8 Create in Me a Clean Heart
seven Sundays in the season of Easter, we remember our baptism into the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. To help us in this remembering, the baptismal font is placed just outside the entrance of the sanctuary during the Easter season and filled with water. As you enter the sanctuary you are invited to dip your finger into the font and make the sign of the cross on your forehead. ADULT FORUM TODAY: 49 Years of Military Occupation in the Holy Land Jon Ailabouni, presenter. For nearly half a century, Israel has maintained the military occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem. The millions of Palestinians who live in the occupied territories are subjected to routine human rights abuses including excessive use of force, arrest and imprisonment without charge or trial, ill-treatment and torture of detainees, forced evictions and home demolitions, and the denial of free speech, assembly, and movement. Jon Ailabouni, a Palestinian-American and Luther Adjunct Professor of Music, will share his family's experience and his insights into the situation as well as the potential for peaceful resolution through the engagement of American citizens. OFFERTORY PRAYER COMMUNION LITURGY: P. 10-12 Our Father, who art in heaven COMMUNION SONGS: Lamb of God, P. 13; #531 The Trumpets Soun the Angels Sing; #474 Bread of Life from Heaven BLESSING and PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION SENDING BLESSING SENDING SONG: Now we Join in Celebration, P. 14 BELL and DISMISSAL: Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to Go POSTLUDE: " I don't feel noways tired - Adolphus Hailstork GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 701 Iowa Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101 563-382-3963 decorahgoodshepherd@gmail.com goodshepherddecorah.org THIS WEEK AT GOOD SHEPHERD Sunday, April 3 9:30 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion, 2nd Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour - Coffee Sale 10:45 a.m. - Adult Forum 49 Years of Military Occupation in The Holy Land, Jon Ailabouni 10:45 a.m.- Sunday School in Sanctuary, Youth SS/Confirmation w/pr. Tuesday, April 5 4:00 p.m. Mary Circle, Marion Hanson hosts Wednesday, April 6 7:30 a.m.- Men's Breakfast 7:00 p.m. - Choir rehearsal 8:00 p.m. - Band Rehearsal Thursday, April 7
5:00 p.m. - Community Meal at First Lutheran Sunday, April 10 9:30 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion, 3 rd Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m. - Fellowship Hour 10:45 a.m. - Adult Forum, My Neighbor is Muslim: Introductory Session, Todd Green 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School in Sanctuary, Youth SS/Confirmation w/pr. SUNDAY SCHOOL: Our themes from Desmond Tutu s Children of God storybook are: April 3 rd Jesus is Alive, Luke 24 and John 20 April 10 th Ten Commandments, Exodus 20 April 17 th Esther, Esther 1-10 April 24 th St. Grubby s Day no Sunday School The children are invited to participate with their families and help with property projects during Sunday school time. MOVIE NIGHT - Nathan Larson wants to invite kids of all ages to come for a movie night on Saturday, April 16 starting at 5:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring pillows, bean bags and blankets. We can adjust the time if needed. We ll have pizza, popcorn and snacks. He s looking for movie suggestions too. Is Star Wars Episode 4 OK? Email Pr. Amy amyzlarson@gmail.com to RSVP and give input on time/movie choice. 7-Part Series: MY NEIGHBOR IS MUSLIM: EXPLORING THE MUSLIM FAITH This study series was developed by Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota to help Lutherans in the state welcome Muslim neighbors and is now being offered by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and used throughout the country. LSS called upon Luther College professor Todd Green, who wrote the seven pieces that explain the Muslim faith, and Luther Seminary professors who wrote seven responses that bring the Christian perspective into conversation with the Muslim faith. The material for each session also includes discussion questions. Professor Todd Green will lead us in the first session on Sunday, April 10. The following six sessions will be led by Good Shepherd members on Wednesday nights in the Fellowship Hall from 6-7pm (April 13-May 18).
Participants are welcome to bring a simple supper for themselves. No advance preparation is necessary. Each session can be a stand alone experience so come when your schedule allows. The study can be downloaded at http://lirs.org/myneighborismuslim/. Copies are available outside the sanctuary as well. RECONCILING IN CHRIST SUNDAY: We will have a recognition and celebration of our status as a Reconciling in Christ congregation on Sunday, April 17. Amalia Vagts will serve as preacher. Amalia is a Good Shepherd member and Executive Director of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM), an organization which affirms and supports LGBTQ Lutheran rostered leaders and those pursuing a call to rostered leadership, while engaging allied congregations and ministries to proclaim God s love and seek justice for all. We will collect a special offering to support ELM as we celebrate Reconciled in Christ Sunday. PETER MAYER CONCERT - Luther's Office for College Ministries is hosting a concert with Peter Mayer and his son, Brendan Mayer on Monday, April 5, 9:00 PM in Marty's. Peter has served as lead musician for the house band at past ELCA youth gatherings and also tours with the Jimmy Buffet Band. They will provide music in chapel on Monday, April 4, 10:30 AM in the CFL and will offer a concert in Marty's, April 4, 9:00 PM. The concert is free and open to the public. The GS Executive Committee has chosen the new name of the Good Shepherd Newsletter which will be The Shepherd s Voice. APRIL 24: ST. GRUBBY S DAY - Help Good Shepherd spruce up for Spring. Clean windows, clean rugs, clear away cobwebs and bugs, pick up sticks, paint, refinish, unclutter, etc. Serve your church while having great fellowship AND you get to wear your grubbiest work clothes to church. 15 min after church gets out, we will begin! Did we mention pizza? a concert in Marty's, April 4, 9:00 PM. The concert is free and open to the public.
The GS Executive Committee has chosen the new name of the Good Shepherd Newsletter which will be The Shepherd s Voice. APRIL 24: ST. GRUBBY S DAY - Help Good Shepherd spruce up for Spring. Clean windows, clean rugs, clear away cobwebs and bugs, pick up sticks, paint, refinish, unclutter, etc. Serve your church while having great fellowship AND you get to wear your grubbiest work clothes to church. 15 min after church gets out, we will begin! Did we mention pizza?