ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
504 N. Gilman – Litchfield, MN – 55355 Phone: 693-3207
e-mail: www.zionchurch.net
Pastors: Christian Muellerleile, Troy Pflibsen, J. David Nelson
Minister of Faith Formation: Cheryl Whitchurch
Today’s Organist: Dorothy Stenberg
Missionaries: Gloria Sauck, Steven & Bethany Friberg,
Elisabeth Johnson, Jordan and Aubrey Monson,
Paul and Becky Hagen, Karen Anderson
Third Sunday of Easter April 30, 2017
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
*Confession and Forgiveness
*Opening Hymn “Christ Is Risen! Alleluia! vv. 1-2 382
*Greeting
Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia! The Grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ...
*Kyrie and Hymn of Praise p. 120-121
Prayer of the Day: (in unison) O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Special Music Joe Langemo, Jackie Dennin
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 read responsively
*Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia” p. 124
Glory to you, O Lord
*Gospel Text: Luke 24:13-35
Praise to you, O Christ
Sermon Pastor Christian Muellerleile
Hymn of the Day “Day of Arising” 374
*New Member Reception
*Prayers of Intercession L: Lord, in your mercy
C: hear our prayer.
*Peace L: The peace of the Lord be with you always!
C: And also with you.
Offering and Announcements
*Offertory “We Give Thee But Thine Own” vv. 1, 2 686
*Offering Prayer
*Great Thanksgiving, Preface p. 129
*Holy, Holy, Holy p. 130
*Words of Institution p. 130
*Lord’s Prayer p. 134
Communion Lamb of God p. 135 Hymns: 389, 367, 392
*Table Blessing Communion Prayer
*Benediction: May God who has brought us from death to life fill you with great joy. Almighty God, Father,☩Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.
Amen.
*Closing Hymn “Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!” Vs. 3-4 -382
*Dismissal:
Alleluia, Christ is Risen!Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia!
You are the body of Christ raised up for the world.
Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God.
Postlude
*Please stand as you are able.
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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP! He is risen!! We pray that your faith will be strengthened. Welcome to our visitors - please fill out a yellow card in the pew and stop by the kiosk near the entry way for a welcome bag.
THANK YOU to Pastor Dave Nelson for serving as assisting minister, Laurie Terning for reading the scripture lesson, and Joe Langemo and Jackie Dennin for the special music.
WE WELCOME our new members being received today: Larry and Audrey Anderson; Angela Krueger, Anna, Emily; Jay and Renee Miller, Brooklyn; Jamie Miller, Rylie Arndt, Eithen, Jeremiah; Tom and Kelly Hansen, Alexis; Jodi Braun, Danielle Meyer, Jayden Meyer; Samantha Daak, Bella
IN OUR PRAYERS we remember Ron Johnson, Bob Devereaux, Ann Newsbaum, the family of Marlys Vilhauer in their loss, our new members, Paul and Becky Hagen in their ministry in Nepal.
BIBLE SUPER HEROES! Preschool Bible School for ages 4 & 5 will be held on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 1:00-2:30 at Zion. Contact Cheryl if you wish to help or register your child, 320-339-3441 or . Invite a friend!
FOR PRAYER REQUESTS for the prayer chain, Glad and Ron’s new phone is 373-6630. It’s a local number.
Thank you to all the youth and leaders who participated in the Youth-Led Service last week.
Thank you to Kids of the Kingdom Preschoolers for worshipping with Meeker Manor residents on Tuesday.
BEER and Hymns. All are welcome on May 16th from 7-8:30 pm at Peter’s on Lake Ripley. Music will be by the Gilman Street Band, hosted by Zion. Invite a friend, order some food, appetizers and/or a beverage and join us. Zion’s evangelism team is working on an outward ministry to “meet people where they are.” The goal is simply to attend, sing hymns and get to know people. Make note on your calendars.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO sponsor a radio broadcast ($75) on a Sunday please sign the radio chart in the narthex. You may sponsor the Sunday bus ($60) or the flower chart by signing up in the church office.
THIS SERVICE is broadcast live on KLFD, and on Cable TV at 11 a.m. today, Monday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at
8 p.m.
ZION FAMILY CAMP will be Aug. 24-27 at Camp House near Two Harbors. Sign up in Fellowship Court.
BLOOD PRESSURES will be checked the second and fourth Sundays of the month after the 8:30 worship service.
A NURSERY IS PROVIDED for small children. Also, quiet bags and children’s bulletins are available in the narthex.
THIS WEEK at Zion: Today: 5:30 pm Share-a-Meal,
6:15 pm Boards, 7-9 On the Way at First Lutheran, 7:30 pm Council; Monday: 10 am AA, 7 pm Rainbow Singers,
7:30 pm AA/Alanon; Tuesday: 9:30 am Rebekah, Ruth and Esther Circles at church, Elizabeth and Lydia Circles in Viking Room, 10 am Preschool Chapel, 11 am Text Study, 2 pm Hannah Circle, 6:30 pm Mary Circle; Wednesday: 9 am Staff Meeting, 1-2:30 Preschool VBS, 6 pm Faith Generation, 7 pm Prayer in the Park; Thursday: 9:45 am OWLS, 11 am DOVES, 7:30 pm AA; Friday: 5 pm Wedding Rehearsal; Saturday: 4 pm Karen Besonen and Curt Hogg Wedding; Next Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship, 9:45 am Education Hour, 7-9 pm On the Way at Zion