The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ Is Risen! Alleluia! April 1, 2018 Rev. Eric Zacharias, Pastor Julianne Marcsisak, Organist 14745 Co. Road 153, Cologne MN 55322 www.zion-cologne.org EDUCATION FOR LIFE!
Good Morning and Welcome! Prayer before worship: We thank you Lord, for the power of the Resurrection and the blessing that flows to all who believe: faith, hope, and love. Bless our worship and our fellowship in the Word and the reception of Christ in the Feast of our communion. In Jesus' name. Amen. This Week s Prayer List - remember these in prayer: We pray for a portion of Zion s family and friends Lorraine Dose; Jaclyn Dose; Jon, Kelly, Alison, Grace, Ava, and Sam Dose; Jared, Stacy, Emma, Kristen, Kellen Dose. We pray for those under the care of a physician, undergoing treatment and therapy; for all difficulties and the ability to meet obligations; for a strong faith to meet every need. Easter Breakfast: Feel free to join us following the SonRise Service for our annual Easter Breakfast hosted by the Evangelism Committee. Congratulations to our 2018 confirmands: Konrad Breeggemann, Evan Dietzel, Sophia Morschen, Brooke Sauter, Matthew Traver, and Cadee Vinkemeier. Voter s Meeting will be held Monday, April 16 th at 8:00 PM. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. Tour of Tables Salad Luncheon, hosted by Zion s Ladies Aid/LWML, on April 7, 2018. Entertainment will be Alan and Matt Carlson. If you have any questions, call Juliene Klaustermeier 954-442-0422 or Carol Henschen 952-466-5905. There are a few tickets still available (Adults & teens $10, 12 and under $5). Open to all the ladies of the congregation! Reservations for the luncheon can be made with Ruth Harms at 952-467-3084. Early Enrollment Open: Enrollment is open for the 2018-19 school year. Please get your students enrolled by March 31 st to get the reduced registration fee of $125 (for families with students in K- 8) or $50 (for families with students only in PK).
Prelude/Ringing of the Bell Adult Choir (9:30 AM) Our Order of Worship Opening Hymn #461 I Know That My Redeemer Lives All I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-living head. All Ladies All All Men He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives all-glorious in the sky; He lives exalted there on high. He lives to bless me with His love; He lives to plead for me above; He lives my hungry soul to feed; He lives to help in time of need. He lives to grant me rich supply; He lives to guide me with His eye; He lives to comfort me when faint; He lives to hear my soul s complaint. He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears; He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart. He lives, my kind, wise, heav nly friend; He lives and loves me to the end; He lives, and while He lives, I ll sing; He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.
All He lives and grants me daily breath; A Capella He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives my mansion to prepare; He lives to bring me safely there. All He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! P Do you not know that all of us who are baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? C We were therefore buried with Him through Baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was risen from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. P If we have been united with Him in His death, C We will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection. P For we know that our old self was crucified with Him, C So that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin-because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. P Now if we died with Christ, C We believe that we will also live with Him. P For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again. C Death has no mastery over Him. P The death He died, he died once for all; C But the life He lives, He lives to God. P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sin, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. P Do you confess that you have sinned and deserve only God s wrath and condemnation? C I do confess. P Do you sincerely believe that God, by grace, for Jesus sake, will forgive you all your sins? C I do believe.
P Do you promise that with the aid of the Holy Spirit you will amend your sinful life? C I do so promise. P Do you believe that the Word of Christ s forgiveness I speak to you is from the Lord Himself? C I do believe. P We have been buried with Christ through Baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of God the Father, we too may live a new life. As a called and ordained servant of the Word, I forgive you your sins in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. C Amen. Hymn #478 The Day of Resurrection The Old Testament Reading Isaiah 25:6-9 The Epistle Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Adult Choir (9:30 AM) The Gospel Reading John 20:1-18 The Sermon Hymn #490 Jesus Lives! The Victory s Won Sermon The Dawn of Faith John 20:1-18 The risen Christ turns tragedy into triumph 1. Death's word is incredible shock and G. 2. The grave and folded cloths stir John's F. 3. The words of Jesus brings joy and C. The Offering The Nicene Creed Hymn #463 (vv. 1-2) Christ the Lord is Risen Today! Prayers/Lord s Prayer
The Consecration of the Lord s Supper Hymn #463 (vv. 3-4) Distribution Hymns Hymn #633 Hymn #468 Christ the Lord is Risen Today! At the Lamb s High Feast We Sing I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives The Post Communion P O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good; C His steadfast love endures forever! A Lord, let your servant depart in peace, according to your Word for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people: a Light to lighten the Gentiles, and the Glory of your people Israel. 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 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the everlasting covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us that which is pleasing to Him. Through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Closing Hymn #457 Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Finances Salary: Beginning Balance (1/1/2018) -$66,153.75 YTD Income *$125,645.44 YTD Expenses $99,198 Current Balance (3/22) -$39,707.12 Missions: YTD Total (2/15) $162.00 Budgeted $7,597.00 Unbudgeted $1,289.41 2017 Pledged $7,500.00 2017 Goal $15,000.00 LHS: Year to date total (2/15) $20,262.66 2017 Commitment $22,825.00 We still need $2,562.34 to meet 2017 commitment Per communicant member $55.00 Building/Repair Fund: Account Balance (3/19) $52,193.61 Suggested household contrib. $550.00 *Includes a final increment of the Joyce Harms Trust ($64,288), released to the salary fund at the January Voter s Meeting. LWML Spring Rally hosted by St. John s Chaska on Monday, April 16 th. Registration starts at 6:30 PM with Rally starting at 7 PM. Talent Show on April 15, 2018 at Mayer Lutheran High School, benefitting St. Jude s Children s Hospital. Dinner starts at 5:30 PM and the cost is $5. To sign up: Text 612-719-7894 with name and talent.
This Week April 1 st to April 7 th Sunday, 1 st Easter SonRise Service 6:30 AM Easter Breakfast to Follow Easter Sunday Service 9:30 AM Monday, 2 nd NO SCHOOL Wednesday, 4 th Ladies Bible Study 1 PM Confirmation 5:30 PM Thursday, 5 th Ladies Aid/LWML Meeting 1:30 PM Friday, 6 th Chapel 8:10 AM Saturday, 7 th Tour of Tables Luncheon Next Week April 8 th to April 14 th Sunday, 8 th Sunday Service 9:30 AM Monday, 9 th Council Meeting 8 PM Wednesday, 11 th Ladies Bible Study 1 PM Confirmation 5:30 PM Thursday, 12 th Chapel @ The Harbor 10:15 AM Friday, 13 th Chapel 8:10 AM Questioning - Friday, April 7th Attendance = 70 Palm Sunday Sunday, April 9 th Attendance = 200 Pastor Zacharias revez123@juno.com Principal Dehning chrisdehningzion@gmail.com Office leahjanzenzion@gmail.com