March 27, 2016

Saint John’s Lutheran Church 959 Valley Road

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Rev. Randy Ouimette

Easter Sunday (Please silence your cell phones)

PRE-WORSHIP SONG “We Believe” Songfest

P: Christ is risen! C: He is risen, indeed! WELCOMES, REGISTRATION, PASSING THE PEACE OF THE LORD OPENING SONG “Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down”

Songfest INVOCATION SALUATION P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your Son, Jesus Christ, overcame death, and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. Continue to fill our minds with good desires, that by your continual help we may bring the same to fruition; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE LITANY “Resurrection Day Confession and Forgiveness” ANTHEM “Easter Bells” Heavenly Handbells FIRST LESSON Acts 10:34-43 Pew Bible page 895 SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Pew Bible page 936

GOSPEL Luke 24:1-12 Pew Bible page 860 ANTHEM “Hallelujah! Resurrection Day! Chancel Choir

MESSAGE by Pastor Ouimette TITLE: “Running to Our Risen Jesus!” TEXT: Luke 24:1-12, esp. 5 & 12

THEME: Only the Gospel of Luke records the angels at the empty tomb ask the question for all ages, “Why look for the living among the dead?” Even as the other disciples are frozen in confusion at the women’s big news, it is Peter who runs to the risen Jesus - questions and all! Let us all run to the Life! OFFERING AND SONG

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” Songfest PRAYERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

THE LORD’S PRAYER

BENEDICTION MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT (TIME PERMITTING) SENDING SONG “Hallelujah for the Cross” Songfest P: Christ is risen! C: He is risen, indeed!

Please join us for Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall

THIS WEEK’S CLASSES – March 27

ADULT GROWTH CLASS – NO CLASS – COME ENJOY EASTER BREAKFAST!

YOUTH CLASS – NO CLASS COME ENJOY EASTER BREAKFAST

NEXT WEEK’S CLASSES – APRIL 3

ADULT GROWTH CLASS – NO CLASS Come visit with Guest Pastor Matt in the Commons during coffee fellowship.

YOUTH CLASS – NO CLASS Come visit with Guest Pastor Matt in the Commons during coffee fellowship.

Weekly worship services may be viewed by live streaming or choosing from the archives by going to our website, www.saintjohnsag.com. Under the tab, “Worship Info & Directions” click “Live Stream & Gallery.” Click “Worship Services Online” for archived services or on Sunday click the link for either the 9:00 am or 11:00 am service to watch live.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed! This is the heart and soul of the Christian life and message. Our new life and hope for today and

the future is because of God’s victory over sin, death and the devil through the accomplished work of His Son, Jesus the Christ! We thank the many, many people who have worked so hard behind the scenes and up front to tell and proclaim the joy of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise at the beach, the Easter Breakfast, and now these Festival Services!

Next Sunday, APRIL 3, ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 10:00 AM. Please warmly welcome back our guest Pastor, Rev. Matthew Kronberg, Director of Spiritual Care at our 3 local Dignity Health hospitals, and ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Looking ahead to SUNDAY, APRIL 10, ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 10:00 AM - we are so blessed to have our N.A.L.C. BISHOP JOHN BRADOSKY, preaching and presiding at Holy Communion. Bishop John was in Santa Barbara yesterday to officiate at the Ordination and Installation of Dr. Maurice Lee as Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church mission. BE SURE NOT TO MISS THIS SPECIAL MORNING! We thank our Mission District Dean, Rev. Marvin Combs, making the arrangements. ***NOTICE: For any of you without email – Pastor Randy’s Weekly Congregational Email is available in print in the Commons.

Pastor Randy and Patty will be taking some “get away” time this week; Randy will return to the Church office on Monday, April 4. In the event of a special need please call Stephen

Ministry Leader Kerry Wood, Shar TerBorch, or Robin Eiland.

SAVE THE DATE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JUNE 20 – 24 Mark your calendar – Be part of this Amazing Ministry

HELP WANTED - We are in need of a person 18 years or older who would like to become the paid Substitute Nursery Attendant for the times Michelle is away. This person would have positive experience caring for little ones (infant, toddler, up to 4

year olds), be trained for our routine, and pass the safety qualifications. See Michelle or Pastor Randy if you are interested in hearing more. Sign Ministry Help Wanted - One of the visible and fulfilling ministries at Saint John’s that takes a minimum amount of time, is serving with the Sign Ministry. The job consists of updating the message on the sign each Monday for a month at a time. The more teams we have the less frequent the monthly service. This is a fun way to serve and to spread the Word of the Lord to our community. We are always looking for new ideas. If you are interested in joining a two-person team, please indicate so on the back of the registration sheet or contact Frank Lebens at 459-4891 or at ftlaloha@sbcglobal.net. SENIOR LUNCHEON - Seniors, Don’t forget! This Tuesday at 12 Noon is the monthly SENIORS LUNCHEON and singing and laughing and praying. This has a great meal and fellowship!

FOR ALL YOUTH EVENTS: Sign up on back of Registration Sheet for more information or

contact Rob Mees at (805) 489-1259 or at rcmees@gmail.com

Youth Night: Every Wednesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Games, Homework Help & Bible Study

Parents’ Night Out Friday, April 15th, 6pm-9pm

FREE childcare for both church members and the community.

We ask that all children be potty trained. **Adult volunteers needed:

1. to help cook the food from 5:00-6:00 or

2. to lead a Craft/Bible Story/Sing-a-Long from 7:00-7:30 Please let us know if you can help

by signing up on the Registration Sheet

Planet Wisdom

Middle School & High School Conference April 22nd & 23rd Orange County, CA

We’re going to dive deep into discipleship with a focus on the big questions:

Who am I? Where do I fit? Does my life matter?

Sr. High Lock-In Friday April 15th 9pm - Saturday April 16th 9am

Following PNO the Sr. High students will be locked into the church for a night of games, food, and lots of fun.

We’ll help students discover that because of Jesus they:

• don’t need to seek the approval of others • don’t have to live in guilt and shame • matter because of who they are on the inside

We’ll explore Philippians 3:7-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, and other passages that will reveal to teens what their true identity is in Christ.

Price: $50 includes all food, travel, and lodging RSVP to Rob by Easter (March 27th) to reserve your spot

IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS…..

+ Our friends & family: Dorothy, Ken, Rose, Emil, Shari, George, Frannie, Marcy R., Jamaine, Kelly, Sandy, Kippey, Del & Cathy, Tim, Rilla, Ron, Winnie, Peggy, Alice, Marq, Betty and the Knudson family, the Haley family, God’s direction for the Call Committee in interviewing, planning and recommending a new pastor. + Pray for the victims and families of those hurt and killed in the Brussels attacks.

Annual Youth Dinner Event Sunday May 1st, 4:30pm

This Week at Saint John’s

Sunday, March 27 – Easter Sunday 6:30 am .................................................................... Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 am .............................................................................. Easter Breakfast 9:00 am ........................................................................................... Worship 11:00 am .......................................................................................... Worship Monday, March 28 – Pastor Randy Vacation 9:00 am ................................................................................ Arroyo Quilting

10:30 am ..................................................................................... OA Meeting 1:00 pm ............................................................................................ Literacy 6:00 pm ............................................................................. Stephen Ministry Tuesday, March 29 – Pastor Randy Vacation 7:30 am ................................................................................ Men at Lebens 9:00 am ................................. Crossways Bible Survey Class – NO CLASS 12:00 pm ............................................................................. Senior Luncheon 1:30 pm .................................................................... Undercover Rehearsal 5:30 pm ......................................................................... Celebration Chorus 6:00 pm .................................................................. Call Committee Meeting 6:15 pm ...................................................................................... AA Meeting Wednesday, March 30 – Pastor Randy Vacation 8:00 am ............................................................................. Al-Anon Meeting 6:00 pm .......................................................................... Senior High Youth 6:00 pm ........................................................................ Songfest Rehearsal 6:30 pm ............................................................... Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 31 – Pastor Randy Vacation 9:00 am ................................................................................ Arroyo Quilting 10:00 am ......................................................................... Organist Rehearsal 1:00 pm ............................................................................................ Literacy 6:00 pm .................................................................... Undercover Rehearsal 7:00 pm ...................................................................................... Boy Scouts

Friday, April 1 – Pastor Randy Vacation Saturday, March 26 – Pastor Randy Vacation 9:00 am .............................................................................. Council Meeting 9:00 am ................................................................................... Property Day 3:00 pm ................................................................................... OA Business 8:00 pm ................................................................................... AA Speakers

Nursery Care for Infant to Pre-K is located in the east wing across from the kitchen. Pagers are available for parents. The Cry Room is located in the back of the Sanctuary. Large Print Bulletins are available from the Ushers. Hearing Assisting Devices are available at the Media Center. Saint John’s Office Phone 805-489-1259 Church E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . saintjohnsag@hotmail.com Pastor Randy’s Email . . . . . pastorrandyo@hotmail.com Rob Mees, Dir. Youth Min… rcmees@gmail.com Church Website . . . . . . . . . . www.saintjohnsag.com

MUSIC: Songfest CHANCEL CHOIR Janice Goodwin HEAVENLY HANDBELLS: Sandy Leggett LECTOR: Patty Ouimette USHERS: Ed & Diane Muraski ACOLYTES: Reilly Reitsma MEDIA CENTER: John Belden, Tyler Drysdale

Attendance Last Sunday 9:00 am = 131 YouTube = 23 11:00 am = 73 YouTube = 0

Total = 227 Adult Faith Class = 37

ALTAR GUILD: Marcy Richardson, Flo Sasse Kim Lang, Alice Witt GREETERS: Cay & Mike Ebersole GUEST BOOK: Janice & Robert Gonzales HOSTS Easter Breakfast!! NURSERY CARE: Michelle Mees PRAYER MINISTRY: Betty Knudson 481-5114 Jan Straka 481-4454

Our Mission is the Great Commission of our Lord to

“Go, make disciples of all nations,” involving us in evangelism and discipleship.