LARGE PRINT

Easter

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9 : 3 0 a . m . HOLY NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

New Hope, Minnesota

www.holynativity.net

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Welcome to WORSHIP at Holy Nativity!

Holy Nativity Lutheran Church ~ 3900 Winnetka Avenue

North ~ New Hope, MN 55427

Phone 763-545-1647 www.holynativity.net Email:

office@holynativity.net

Our Mission & Ministry: “Grounded in Christ’s love, Holy

Nativity Lutheran Church is a welcoming community dedicated

to helping all know God’s love through worship, service, and

fellowship.”

Join us for worship on Facebook “LIVE”

at facebook.com/holynativitynewhope!

Staff Members:

Rev. Jason Wahlstrom, Senior Pastor

Rev. Ashley Updegraff, Associate Pastor

Iver Hubert, Director of Music & Worship

Lisa Baker, Organist & Communications Coordinator

Kari Johnson, Director of Christian Education

Linda Lien, Congregational Care Coordinator & Funeral

Coordinator

Wendy Grimes, Youth Ministry Associate

Tom Wiblishauser,

Custodial Care & Activity Set-Up

Kara Holt, Financial Coordinator

Amy Laite, Sunday Nursery Coordinator

Tawn Hanson, Wedding Coordinator

Brittany Anderson, Director of Week-Day

Childcare Center (hncccc.org)

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HOLY NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 3900 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55427

~ 763-545-1647

Rev. Jason Wahlstrom Rev. Ashley Updegraff

THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD

Quote: “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” - Martin Luther

W E P R A I S E G O D

GATHERING MUSIC “Alleluia!” and “The Heavens are Telling” 17th century German tune/Haydn, arr. Lorenz Denise Prosek, piano & Lisa Baker, organ OPENING PROCLAMATION (P-Pastor, C-Congregation)

P: Alleluia! Christ is risen! C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! P: Rejoice, now, all heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation around God’s throne! Jesus Christ is risen! Celebrate the divine mysteries with exultation; and for so great a victory, sound the trumpet of salvation.

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RESURRECTION HYMN “Jesus Christ is Ris’n Today” Hymnal #365

(1 & 2)

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GREETING & KYRIE Red Folder Pg. 40 Pastor: May the love of God, the grace of Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit be with you always… ALL: …and also with you.

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HYMN OF PRAISE ”Glory to God” Red Folder Pg. 41

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PRAYER OF THE DAY P: The risen Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray together: C: O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ANTHEM “Fairest Lord Jesus” Hakes/Arr. Courtney Cresta Hubert, Kim Boursier, Iver Hubert

W E H E A R G O D ‘ S W O R D FIRST READING Acts 10:34-43 Peter’s sermon, delivered at the home of Cornelius, a Roman army officer, sums up the essential message of Christianity. Everyone who believes in Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection fulfilled the words of the prophets, receives forgiveness of sins through his name. 34 Then Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the

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devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

L: Holy Wisdom…Holy Words. C: Thanks be to God. SECOND READING Colossians 3:1-4 Easter means new life for us as it first meant new life for Christ. His resurrection reshapes the entire focus and motivation for our lives since we are now hidden with the risen Christ in God. 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

L: Holy Wisdom…Holy Words. C: Thanks be to God.

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GOSPEL VERSE “Alleluia ” Red Folder Pg. 42

GOSPEL John 20:1-18 P: The Easter Gospel according to John the 20th chapter … Cong.: Glory to you, O Lord! 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed 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

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we do not know where they have laid him." 3 Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7 and the cloth that had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who 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 returned to their homes. 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other 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 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" 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 Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because 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

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disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

P: Holy Wisdom…Holy Words. Cong.: Thanks be to God!

SERMON “Resurrection Can’t Wait” Rev. Ashley Updegraff MOMENT TO REFLECT (We pause in silence.)

W E R E S P O N D

NICENE CREED Hymnal Pg. 104

P: Surrounded by God’s people of every time and place, we confess our faith:

C: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through

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the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (After each prayer…P: Lord, in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer.) SHARING OF THE PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. OFFERING/CHILDREN’S TIME (You are invited to mail or drop off your offering, or donate online –

go to our website at holynativity.net and click on “Make Donation.”

Thank you!)

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OFFERING RESPONSE “Let the Vineyards” Red Folder Pg. 45

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S A C R A M E N T O F H O L Y C O M M U N I O N WORDS OF INSTITUTION Red Folder Pg. 46

LORD’S PRAYER (unison) 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 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 DISTRIBUTION You are invited to share Holy Communion in your homes, saying, “The body of Christ, given for you,” and “The blood of Christ, shed for you,” as you distribute the bread and wine.

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LAMB OF GOD Red Folder Pg. 47

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DISTRIBUTION MUSIC “Now the Green Blade Rises” Hymnal #379 (1 & 4)

COMMUNION PRAYER P: Living God, you have created us in our brokenness and

nourished us with the body of Christ, broken for us. Risen to new life with you, send us now to bear your healing love into the wounded world, in the name of our risen Savior and Lord.

C: Amen

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BENEDICTION P: Now may the light of God surround us, the love of God enfold us and the presence of God watch over and protect us. For wherever we are, our God is also there. C: Alleluia! Amen! MISSION HYMN “Jesus Christ is Ris’n Today” Hymnal #365

(3 & 4)

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DISMISSAL P: Alleluia! Christ is risen. C: Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! P: You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! C: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! SENDING MUSIC “Hallelujah Chorus” from “The Messiah” G.F. Handel Denise Prosek, piano & Lisa Baker, organ

Thank you to Mark Chamberlain for his work managing our Facebook Live recordings!

Thank you to our altar guild, led by Nora Leverson! And thank you to Greg Eklund for playing trumpet today!

WEEKLY INFORMATION

Sunday, April 12th Easter

Sunday

9:30am Worship (Online)

10:30am Fellowship (Online)

Thursday, April 16th

Monday, April 13th

Friday, April 17th

Tuesday, April 14th

Saturday, April 18th

Wednesday, April 15th

11:15am HNCCCC Chapel

Sunday, April 19th

9:30am Worship (Online)

10:30am Fellowship (Online)

PRISM: FoodShare month has been extended through April!

April’s Mission Offering is designated to Lutheran Social Services.

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HOLY NATIVITY INFORMATION…

Worship information: Worship will continue to be on-line through

at least the first Sunday in May. This coincides with the Governor’s

guidance and our Bishop’s recommendation. You can find us live on

Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/holynativitynewhope/.

Today’s liturgy, called “The New Hope Liturgy,” was written by

music staff members Iver Hubert and Lisa Baker, and Rev. David

Mohn (retired).

Looking for some coloring fun? Make and display an Alleluia

banner in your home! It takes 4 pieces of 8.5×11 paper, which you

then cut and color to make a huge sign! Let’s hang them in our

windows and doors for Sunday! Take pics if you do it! Here are the

printable materials: http://holynativity.net/2020/04/alleluia-banner-

to-make-and-display-at-home/

Stay in touch – If you are not on our email list, email us at

office@holynativity.net to be added and receive updates and links.

Also, “like” us on our Facebook page, and join our Facebook group

here.

We are posting information on our website here:

http://holynativity.net/.

PRISM news: Due to urgent need, FoodShare month has been

extended through April 30th! A message from PRISM: All donations

(pounds of food and dollars) are added to PRISM's March Food

Share Campaign hosted by GMCC - Greater Minneapolis

Community Connections. Our totals make us eligible for us

additional bonus dollars. Help us raise 200,000 Dollars or Pounds!

https://www.prismmpls.org/.

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Families! Our Sunday School director Kristen Chamberlain has

provided you with Holy Week coloring pages and activity sheets on

our website here! Print them here (7 pages total):

http://holynativity.net/2020/04/holy-week-coloring-activity-pages-

for-families/.

Watch videos from our staff on our YouTube channel! Pastor

Ashley shares encouragement and Kristen Chamberlain has some

Sunday School lessons! Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9wMRQxiXSf0jwX-

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Flat Jesus is back! We’re bringing Flat Jesus back for our

quarantine time! (You can call him Quarantine Jesus if you want!).

Print him out, color him, and then take pictures of what he’s doing:

helping with school work, taking a walk, cleaning the counters—

whatever! Then, upload your pictures to the Holy Nativity Facebook

Group so we can see what Jesus—and you!—are up to in this time.

Print him out here: http://holynativity.net/wp-

content/uploads/2020/04/flat-jesus.png.

Thank you for your continued financial support! Now that in-

person worship is suspended, technology is a big way we stay

connected, and is a big part of how you can support Holy Nativity.

Fortunately, there are many ways you can financially support Holy

Nativity from home or wherever you are!

1. Mail your offering (you may use your offering envelopes or

mail checks to us at Holy Nativity, 3900 Winnetka Avenue N, New

Hope, MN 55427).

2. Give online via our link. (There are small fees – you can

choose to pay them or Holy Nativity pays them)

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3. Sign up for Simply Giving for amounts to be automatically

withdrawn from your bank account. Print, fill out and send in this

form. (There are no fees)

People and needs to keep in your prayers this week:

Karen Carlson, Doug Hanna

If you have a prayer request or update,

or wish to be added to our prayer group,

please contact the church office at 763-545-1647 or

office@holynativity.net.