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Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Sunday, April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter

GRATITUDE

Here we are in the afterglow of Resurrection – where God freely gave all for us. Jesus was a free gift for our salvation, forgiveness, and new life. Martin Luther encourages us to view all of life as a gift from God and to use our lives as a grateful response to God’s gift. How are you responding to God’s grace with gratitude? For the next three weeks, we’ll discuss how we live in gratitude and commit our time, talents, and money in response to God’s great love for us.

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(Silence please for prayer and meditation)

PRELUDE Musical Devotions Shirley Murray (Please stand as you are able)

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P Almighty God, C to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. P Gracious God, C have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen P God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us

alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩ Jesus

Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. C Amen.

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GATHERING SONG All Creatures, Worship God Most High! (Vs. 1 & 2) ELW 835

GREETING A The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy

Spirit be with you all. C And also with you.

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THE GATHERING

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KYRIE

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HYMN OF PRAISE

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SALUTATION A The Lord be with you. C And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY

A O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, C you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with you, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

(Please be seated)

SHARED MINISTRY REMINDERS

SPECIAL MUSIC “Shepherd Me, O God” Marty Haugen Voices of Faith

FIRST READING Malachi 3:10

A A reading from Malachi

10Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus

put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.

P Word of God, Word of Life C Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Halle, Halle, Hallelujah ELW 172

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(Please stand as you are able)

THE GOSPEL 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

P The Holy Gospel according to 2 Corinthians C Glory to you, O Lord.

6The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who

sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7Each of you must give as you have made up

your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God

is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.

9As it is written, "He scatters

abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."

A The Gospel of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. (Please be seated)

SERMON Pastor Christopher D. Berry

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(Please stand as you are able)

HYMN OF THE DAY Now Thank We All Our God ELW 840

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BAPTISM (8:00)

P God, who is rich in mercy and love, gives us a new birth into a living hope through the sacrament of baptism. By water and the Word God delivers us from sin and death and raises us to new life in Jesus Christ. We are united with all the baptized in the one body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and joined in God's mission for the life of the world. Called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have your child baptized into Christ?

Parents and Godparents: We do.

P As you bring Mazie to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities: to live with her among God's faithful people, bring her to the word of God and the holy supper, teach her the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, place in her hands the holy scriptures, and nurture her in faith and prayer, so that your child may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace.

Do you promise to help your child grow in the Christian faith and life? Parents and Godparents: We do.

P People of God, do you promise to support Mazie and pray for her in her new life in Christ?

C We do.

P Do you believe in God the Father? C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

P Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? C I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the

Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

P Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? C I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the

forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

P Mazie Catherine Zinkgraf, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

P Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life. Sustain Mazie with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever.

C Amen.

P Mazie, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.

C Amen.

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WELCOME P Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify

your Father in heaven. Let us welcome this newly baptized child of God. C We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join

us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world.

SHARING OF THE PEACE P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. A I invite you to share the Peace of Christ with one another.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

(After each petition concludes with “Lord, in your mercy” the congregation responds, “hear our prayer”)

(Please be seated)

GIFTS OF OFFERING “Walk Worthy” Arr. G. Sprunger

(Please sign the red welcome roster and pass it on as a ritual of friendship. Then pass it back noting the names of those you’re worshiping with today.) (Please stand as you are able)

OFFERING SONG Be Not Afraid ELW 388

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OFFERING PRAYER P Be known to us, O Lord, C in the breaking of the bread, as you were made known to the disciples. Receive these gifts, and the offering of our lives, that we may be your risen body in the world. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, the true Paschal Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin; who in dying has destroyed death, and in rising has brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

CONGREGATONAL SONG Holy, Holy, Holy

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

P Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

P Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

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P Gather our prayers with those of the apostles, prophets, martyrs, and all the faithful

who have gone before us, and unite them with the unceasing prayer of the One who lives in us and in whom we live, Jesus Christ.

Make us bold, O merciful God, to address you as our Abba as we pray:

(Abba is an intimate word used by Jesus to address his Father – as we might say, Daddy)

LORD'S PRAYER C 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 us 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

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INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P Now let us feast this Easter day on Christ, the bread of heaven. Hallelujah!

(Please be seated)

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(Please stand as you are able)

P May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the gifts of his body and blood, strengthen, keep and unite us, now and forever.

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE (Verse 3 only)

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A Life-giving God, C in the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of heaven to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection that we may show your glory to all the world; through the same Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.

Amen.

BLESSING P May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as children of the light, strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C Amen

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RECESSIONAL HYMN Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Vs. 1 & 3) ELW 836

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Greeters: Rich & Carol Miolini/Warren & Nancy Schwegel Ushers: Dick Sprague, Lance Moeszinger, Jim Smith/Earl Cole, Monica & Mark Duerre Altar Guild: Dianne Lederer/Carroll Fingar Refreshments: Murray/Nitta

DISMISSAL A Alleluia! Christ is risen. C Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! A You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE “Rejoice, He Is Lord of All” B.D. Knoedler

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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS:

Assisting Ministers: Kathy Wood/Linda Waage Lectors: Glenn Arney/Junia Wager Communion: Kathy Wood, Val Bryan, Betty Donelson/ Linda Waage, Josie Freiberg, Gib Hertler Altar Flowers: Josie Freiberg _________________________________________________________________________________________________

The altar flowers this morning are given in gift by Linda Fitzgerald in honor of Mazie Catherine Zinkgraf’s baptism and by Catherine Fitzgerald Lane and family in celebration of the birthday of Linda Fitzgerald. It is with joy that we celebrate God’s grace made visible today in the baptism of Mazie Catherine Zinkgraf, daughter of Christine and Scott. Serving as Mazie’s God-parents are Catherine and Jason Lane.

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April Helping Hands brings stewardship opportunities with four local non-profits serving the homeless population in our community. Home Start provides shelter and programs for homeless families; Lazarus Project does the same for homeless singles; St. Vincent de Paul provides meals, clothing and other support; What Would Jesus Do finds the homeless and provides meals, clothing, and medical aid as needed. The Placer Care Coalition was formed as a fundraising organization which pooled resources in order to more efficiently raise funds so that the four participating agencies could continue their much needed services. Visit their website at www.placercare.com to find links to the four nonprofits’ websites to find ways to share your time or talents.

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COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK: Olavus Petri, priest, died 1552; Laurentius Petri, Bishop of Uppsala, died 1573; renewers of the church Thursday, April 19, 2018 These two brothers studied with Luther at the University of Wittenberg and then returned to their native Sweden to introduce the Lutheran reforms. Olavus published a catechism and hymnal; Laurentius was a professor who defended the office of bishop and later became one. Anselm, Bishop of Canterbury, died 1109 Saturday, April 21, 2018 This eleventh-century monk was one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages. He is remembered for emphasizing the maternal aspects of God, and for the theory that the Son of God became human in order to make the necessary payment for our sin. Day of the Creation (Día de la Creación) (LLC) Sunday, April 22, 2018 This observance invites us to notice and give God thanks for the wonders of the created universe. As stewards of that creation, we are also challenged to be careful in our use of it. Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, died 1960 Monday, April 23, 2018 Born in Kobe, Japan, Kagawa was orphaned as a young child. Later, when he became Christian, he was disowned by the rest of his family. Wishing to bring Christian principles into society, he worked among poor people, established schools and hospitals, and worked for peace. Mark, Evangelist Wednesday, April 25, 2018 He was not numbered among the twelve apostles, yet Mark was probably a member of the early church community. The gospel that bears his name is the shortest and most direct, and many scholars think it was the first to be written.