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St. Matthew s Ev. Lutheran hurch 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53213 April 9 th, 2017 Sunday of the assion 7:30 a.m. Service relude Welcome to Worship Gathering (lease stand as you are able) Opening Litany Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna to the Son of David. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Mercifully assist us, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts whereby You have given us life everlasting; through your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. rocessional Gospel Matthew 21:1-11 (Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem) When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, 'The Lord needs them.' And he will send them immediately." This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, "Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey." The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, "Who is this?" The crowds were saying,

2 "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. We praise and thank you, O God, for the great acts of love by which You have redeemed us through Your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord. On this day He entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was acclaimed son of David and King of kings by those who scattered their garments and branches of palms in His path. (Members of the congregation should raise palm branches.) We ask that You bless those who bear these branches, and grant we may ever hail Him as our Lord and King and follow Him with perfect confidence; through the same Jesus hrist, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Let us go forth in peace. In the name of the Lord. rocessional Hymn #344 All Glory, Laud, and Honor Greeting Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! rayer of the Day Let us pray. We praise you with palms, O Lord. We laud you with loud shouts. We lift up our hearts and sing, Hosanna! You will be our King forever and ever. For you are the King who saves. You are the King who dies for our sake. And you are the King who will live. Through your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Word (lease be seated) Reading hilippians 2:5-11 aul quotes from an early hristian hymn that describes Jesus humble obedience, even to death, and his exaltation Lord of all.

3 (lease remain seated for the assion Reading) Gospel The assion of our Lord taken from Matthew In fulfillment of scriptures and obedience to God s will, Jesus goes to the cross so that a new covenant in his blood may bring forgiveness of sins. Even the soldiers who crucify him recognize him to be the Son of God. Gospel Response The assion Story of our Lord for you this day. Thanks be to God. Sermon astor Matthew Schlake-Kruse (lease stand as you are able) Hymn of the Day Nicene reed #349 Ah, Holy Jesus (rayer ards will be collected during the Hymn) Inside back cover of the Hymnal rayers of Intercession page 143 eace page 143 Meal (lease be seated) Note for the 7:30 services: Offerings may be placed in the plate at the entrance of the church as you enter or exit. Thank you. (lease stand as you are able) Words of Institution Lord s rayer page 145 (Traditional Version) Invitation to ommunion (lease be seated) (lease stand as you are able) rayer after ommunion page 146

Sending 4 Today's Highlights For more information on the church s activities, please pick up the bulletin announcements from the Welcome enter, ask an usher or go to our website, stmattslutheran.org. Blessing Dismissal page 146 ostlude Holy Week Services ontinue on: Maundy Thursday with a ommunion service at 10:30am and 7:15pm Good Friday service of Darkness at 7:15pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil service of Fire and Light and Baptism at 7:00pm Easter Sunday Festive Services at 6:30am, 8:30am and 11:00am

St. Matthew s Ev. Lutheran hurch 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53213 April 9 th, 2017 Sunday of the assion 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Service relude Welcome to Worship Today's Highlights For more information on the church s activities, please pick up the bulletin announcements from the Welcome enter, ask an usher or go to our website, stmattslutheran.org. Gathering ** hildren are invited to the back of the ommons area with their palms at the beginning of the service for the alm Sunday processional ** (lease stand as you are able) Opening Litany Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna to the Son of David. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Mercifully assist us, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts whereby You have given us life everlasting; through your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. rocessional Gospel Matthew 21:1-11 (Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem) When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, 'The Lord needs them.' And he will send them immediately." This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, "Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey." The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches

2 from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, "Who is this?" The crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. We praise and thank you, O God, for the great acts of love by which You have redeemed us through Your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord. On this day He entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was acclaimed son of David and King of kings by those who scattered their garments and branches of palms in His path. (Members of the congregation should raise palm branches.) We ask that You bless those who bear these branches, and grant we may ever hail Him as our Lord and King and follow Him with perfect confidence; through the same Jesus hrist, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Let us go forth in peace. In the name of the Lord. rocessional Hymn #344 All Glory, Laud, and Honor Greeting Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! rayer of the Day Let us pray. We praise you with palms, O Lord. We laud you with loud shouts. We lift up our hearts and sing, Hosanna! You will be our King forever and ever. For you are the King who saves. You are the King who dies for our sake. And you are the King who will live. Through your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (lease be seated) hildren s Sermon Sermon astor Matthew Schlake-Kruse

3 (11:00) (lease be seated) (11:00) Baptisms page 227 Wallace Alan Eggert, Dakota arks, Nevaeh Rose arks (11:00) (lease stand as you are able) (11:00) The Apostles reed page 229 (11:00) (lease be seated) (11:00) ongregation s Welcome to the Baptized Wallace, Dakota and Nevaeh, we receive you as our own, and as God s own children. We promise to pray for you, care for you and speak God s Word to you. We promise to support your parents as they set about the holy task of raising you up in hrist. Welcome to God s Family! Offering (rayer ards will be collected during the Offering) (8:30) Let This Mind Be In You by raig ourtney Senior hoir Based on hilippians 2:5-11, today s designated 2 nd reading, printed on back of bulletin cover (lease stand as you are able) Offering Response There in God s Garden (Stanza 6) Text: Király Imre von écselyi, c.1590 - c.1641, tr. Erik Routley, 1917-1982 Text opyright 1976 Hinshaw Music. Tune: Shades Mountain, 11 11 11 5, Music: K. Lee Scott, b. 1950. Music opyright 1987 Morning Star Music ublishers. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net #A-703603. Thanksgiving for the Word page 220 rayers of Intercession As we journey through this season of repentance and renewal, let us turn to God who mercifully gives us new life. we pray to the Lord; Lord, hear our prayer. Merciful God, hear our prayers to you; renew and uphold us with your living Spirit, through hrist Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Lord s rayer page 221 (ontemporary Version) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Word 4 (lease remain seated for the assion Reading) Gospel Matthew 26:14-27:66 In fulfillment of scriptures and obedience to God s will, Jesus goes to the cross so that a new covenant in his blood may bring forgiveness of sins. Even the soldiers who crucify him recognize him to be the Son of God. Reader 1: The assion of our Lord Jesus hrist according to Matthew. Hymn Jesus, I Will onder Now Text: Sigismund von Birken, 1626-1681; tr. August rull, 1846-1923, alt.. Music: Melchior Vulpius, 1570-1615. Tune: Jesu Kruez, Leiden und ein, 76 76 D.

Reader 1: 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, Jesus: 2 You know that after two days the assover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified. Reader 1: 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, who was called aiaphas, 4 and they conspired to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him. 5 But they said, Reader 2: Not during the festival, or there may be a riot among the people. 5 ANOINTING WITH OIL Reader 1: 6 Now while Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table. 8 But when the disciples saw it, they were angry and said, Reader 2: Why this waste? 9 For this ointment could have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to the poor. Reader 1: 10 But Jesus, aware of this said to them, Jesus: Why do you trouble the woman? She has performed a good service for me. 11 For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me. 12 By pouring this ointment on my body she has prepared me for burial. 13 Truly I tell you, wherever this good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her. Hymn Break Open the Jar Text: Rae E. Whitney, 1994, Based on Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8. Tune: Kremser 12 11 12 11 Music: A. Valeriu, opyright: Text 1994, Selah ubl. o., Inc. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A-703603.

6 JUDAS ARRANGES TO BETRAY JESUS Reader 1: 14 Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, Reader 2: What will you give me if I betray him to you? Reader 1: They paid him thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that moment he began to look for an opportunity to betray him. THE LAST SUER Reader 1: 17 On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Reader 2: Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the assover? Reader 1: 18 He said, Jesus: Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, The Teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the assover at your house with my disciples. Reader 1: 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the assover meal. 20 When it was evening, he took his place with the twelve; 21 and while they were eating, he said, Jesus: Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me. Reader 1: 22 And they became greatly distressed and began to say to him one after another, ongregation: Surely not I, Lord? Reader 1: 23 He answered, Jesus: The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that one not to have been born. Reader 1: 25 Judas, who betrayed him, said, Reader 2: Surely not I, Rabbi? Reader 1: He replied, Jesus: You have said so. Reader 1: 26 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, Jesus: Take, eat; this is my body. Reader 1: 27 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, Jesus: Drink from it, all of you; 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's Kingdom.

7 Hymn Before the Bitter Scene Began Text: Isaac Watts 1674-1748, based on Matthew 26, alt.. Tune: Erhalt uns, Herr, LM Music: J. Klug, Geistliche Lieder, 1543. GARDEN SENE Reader 1: 30 When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, Jesus: You will all become deserters because of me this night; for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 But after I am raised up, I will go ahead of you to Galilee. Reader 1: 33 eter said to him, ongregation: Though all become deserters because of you, I will never desert you. Reader 1: 34 Jesus said to him, Jesus: Truly I tell you, this very night, before the cock crows, you will deny me three times. Reader 1: 35 eter said to him, ongregation: Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you. Reader 1: And so said all the disciples. 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, Jesus: Sit here while I go and pray. Reader 1: 37 He took with him eter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated. 38 Then he said to them, Jesus: I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me. Reader 1: 39 And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, Jesus: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.

8 Reader 1: 40 Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to eter, Jesus: So, could you not stay awake with me one hour? 41 Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Reader 1: 42 Again he went away for the second time and prayed, Jesus: My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done. Reader 1: 43 Again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, Jesus: Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Get up, let us be going. See, my betrayer is at hand. THE BETRAYAL Reader 1: 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him. 49 At once he came up to Jesus and said, Reader 2: Greetings, Rabbi! Reader 1: and kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, Jesus: Friend, do what you are here to do. Reader 1: Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. 51 Suddenly, one of those with Jesus put his hand on his sword, drew it, and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear. 52 Then Jesus said to him, Jesus: ut your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, which say it must happen in this way? Reader 1: 55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, Jesus: Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as though I were a bandit? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me. 56 But all this has taken place, so that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled. Reader 1: Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

9 Hymn Shadows Gather, Deep and old Text: Sylvia Dunstan. Tune: Aberystwyth, 77 77 D Music: Joseph arry, 1841-1903. Text opyright 1995 GIA ubl., Inc., hicago. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A-703603. JESUS BEFORE THE HIGH RIESTS AND ELDERS Reader 1: 57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to aiaphas the high priest, in whose house the scribes and the elders had gathered. 58 But eter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and going outside, he sat with the guards in order to see how this would end. 59 Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death, 60 but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward 61 and said, ongregation: This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days. Reader 1: 62 The high priest stood up and said, Reader 2: Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you? Reader 1: 63 But Jesus was silent. Then the high priest said to him, Reader 2: I put you under oath before the living God, tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God. Reader 1: 64 Jesus said to him, Jesus: You have said so. But I tell you, From now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of ower and coming on the clouds of heaven. Reader 1: 65 Then the high priest tore his clothes and said,

Reader 2: He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy. 66 What is your verdict? Reader 1: They answered, ongregation: He deserves death. Reader 1: 67 Then they spat in his face and struck him; and some slapped him, 68 saying, ongregation: rophesy to us, you Messiah! Who is it that struck you? 10 ETER S DENIAL Reader 1: 69 Now eter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant-girl came to him and said, ongregation ulpit Side: You also were with Jesus the Galilean. Reader 1: 70 But he denied it before all of them, saying, ongregation Lectern Side: I do not know what you are talking about. Reader 1: 71 When he went out to the porch, another servant-girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, ongregation ulpit Side: This man was with Jesus of Nazareth. Reader 1: 72 Again he denied it with an oath, ongregation Lectern Side: I do not know the man. Reader 1: 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to eter, ongregation ulpit Side: ertainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you. Reader 1: 74 Then he began to curse, and he swore an oath, ongregation Lectern Side; I do not know the man! Reader 1: At that moment the cock crowed. 75 T'hen eter remembered what Jesus had said: Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times. And he went out and wept bitterly. Hymn Ah, Holy Jesus

11 Text: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647, tr. Robert Bridges, 1844-1930, alt.. Tune: Herzliebster Jesu, 11 11 11 5 Music: Johann ruger, 1598-1662. JESUS BEFORE ILATE Reader 1: 11 Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, Reader 2: Are you the King of the Jews? Reader 1: Jesus said, Jesus: You say so. Reader 1: 12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not answer. 13 Then ilate said to him, Reader 2: Do you not hear how many accusations they make against you? Reader 1: 14 But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed. Reader 1: 15 Now at the festival the governor was accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone whom they wanted. 16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. 17 So after they had gathered, ilate said to them, Reader 2: Whom do you want me to release for you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Messiah? Reader 1: 18 For he realized that it was out of jealousy that they had handed him over. 19 While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for today I have suffered a great deal because of a dream about him. 20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. 21 The governor again said to them, Reader 2: Which of the two do you want me to release for you? Reader 1: And they said, ongregation: Barabbas. Reader 1: 22 ilate said to them, Reader 2: Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah? Reader 1: All of them said, ongregation: Let him be crucified. Reader 1: 23 Then he asked, Reader 2: Why, what evil has he done? Reader 1: But they shouted all the more, ongregation: Let him be crucified! Reader 1: 24 So when ilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying,

12 Reader 2: I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves. Reader 1: 25 Then the people as a whole answered, ongregation: His blood be on us and on our children! Reader 1: 26 So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. Reader 1: 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor's headquarters, and they gathered the whole cohort around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! 30 They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. 31 After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. 32 As they went out, they came upon a man from yrene named Simon; they compelled this man to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means lace of a Skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves by casting lots; 36 then they sat down there and kept watch over him. 37 Over his head they put the charge against him, which read, This is Jesus, the King of the Jews. Hymn O Sacred Head Now Wounded Text: Bernard of laivaux, 1091-1153, aul Gerhardt, 1607-1676. Tune: Herzlich tut mich Verlangen, 76 76 D Music: Hans L. Hassler, 1564-1612.

13 Reader 1: 38 Then two bandits were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads 40 and saying, ongregation: You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross. Reader 1: 41 In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking him, saying, ongregation: 42 He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he wants to; for he said, I am God's Son. Reader 1: 44 The bandits who were crucified with him also taunted him in the same way. 45 From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 46 And about three o'clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, Jesus: Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? Reader 1: that is, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? 47 When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, ongregation: This man is calling for Elijah. Reader 1: 48 At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink. 49 But the others said, ongregation: Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him. Reader 1: 50 Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. 52 The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. 53 After his resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many. 54 Now when the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were terrified and said, ongregation: Truly this man was God's Son! Reader 1: 55 Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him. 56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. 57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. 58 He went to ilate and asked for the body of Jesus; then ilate ordered it to be given to him. 59 So Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth 60 and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock. He then rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb and went away. 61 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the tomb.

14 Hymn Were You There? Text: African American Spiritual. Tune: Were You There, 10 10 14 10 Music: African American Spiritual. assion Response The assion Story of our Lord for you this day. Thanks be to God. assion Sunday Benediction May the blessings of God the reator, Jesus hrist our Savior, and the Holy Spirit our advocate be upon us and remain with us this week and always. Amen. ostlude Holy Week Services ontinue on: Maundy Thursday with a ommunion service at 10:30am and 7:15pm Good Friday service of Darkness at 7:15pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil service of Fire and Light and Baptism at 7:00pm Easter Sunday Festive Services at 6:30am, 8:30am and 11:00am

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