GalileeEvangelical Lutheran Church
Resurrection of Our LordMarch 27, 2016
Mission StatementTo gather people together to hear the story of God’s love in Jesus Christ,
to be nurtured in faith and knowledge, andto share the Good News through word and deed.
Dana Nelson, Pastor
145 North McCarrons Boulevard · Roseville, MN 55113-6923 · office: 651-488-6769Church Office: [email protected]
Web Site: www.galileelutheran.netWeb Team: [email protected]
www.elca.orgOffice Hours · Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4 p.m. · Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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All Bible passages are reprinted from Sundays and Seasons,Copyright ©2016 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
Celtic AlleluiaMusic c 1985 by Fintan O’Carroll and Christopher Walker, admin. OCP Publications, Inc.
Used by permission. Onelicense.net A-703935
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Resurrection of our LordMarch 27, 2016 ELW Setting 4 9:30 a.m.
“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God has indeed raised from the dead the one who was put to death “by hanging him on a tree.” Alleluia! God allows Jesus to appear “to us who were chosen by God as witnesses” in holy baptism and invites us to eat and drink at the table of the risen Christ. Alleluia!
Serving in Worship this Morning:Acolyte: Monique Taylor Lector: Barb StrengeAltar Guild: All A.G. Members Organist: Tim RandChildren’s Message: Pastor Dana Nelson Special Music: Galilee ChoirAssisting Minister: Jo Ann French Ushers: Terry and Lori O’Keefe
ORDER OF WORSHIPRegular – Liturgist Bold – Congregation + Stand as Able
GATHERING
PRELUDE Fugue in d minor J. S. Bach
CALL TO WORSHIP
+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS...Gracious God, 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.
+ GATHERING SONG Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Hymn # 365
+ GREETING Response: And also with you.
+ KYRIE Page 147
+ CANTICLE OF PRAISE This is the feast Page 149
+ PRAYER OF THE DAY
SPECIAL MUSIC Hallelujah! G. F. Handel
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WORD
FIRST READING: Acts 10:34-43Peter’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.34Peter began to speak to [the people]: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how 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 devil, for God was with him. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not 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. 42He 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. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM 118:1-2, 14-24
Refrain:
1Give thanks to the LORD, for the | LORD is good; God’s mercy en- | dures forever. 2Let Israel | now declare, “God’s mercy en- | dures forever.” 14The LORD is my strength | and my song,
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and has become | my salvation. 15Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents | of the righteous: “The right hand of the | LORD acts valiantly! 16The right hand of the LORD | is exalted! The right hand of the | LORD acts valiantly!” 17I shall not | die, but live, and declare the works | of the LORD. R 18The LORD indeed pun- | ished me sorely, but did not hand me o- | ver to death. 19Open for me the | gates of righteousness; I will enter them and give thanks | to the LORD. 20“This is the gate | of the LORD; here the righ- | teous may enter.” 21I give thanks to you, for you have | answered me and you have become | my salvation. R 22The stone that the build- | ers rejected has become the chief | cornerstone. 23By the LORD has | this been done; it is marvelous | in our eyes. 24This is the day that the | LORD has made; let us rejoice and be | glad in it. R
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26Paul describes the consequences of the resurrection, including the promise of new life in Christ to a world that has been in bondage to death. He celebrates the destruction of evil and the establishment of God’s victorious rule over all.19If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 23But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
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+ GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia Page 151
+ THE GOSPEL: Luke 24:1-12Evidently expecting to find Jesus’ corpse, some of his women followers go to the tomb with embalming spices. After a perplexing encounter with the empty tomb and angelic visitors, the women become the first to proclaim the amazing news of resurrection.
The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the twenty-fourth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.1On the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3but when they went in, they did not find the body.4While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” 8Then they remembered his words, 9and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Dana Nelson ( A time of silence for reflection will follow the sermon. )
HYMN OF THE DAY Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! # 377
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SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Page 227
+ PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.The congregation is invited to greet one another with a gesture of peace using the words “Peace be with you” and then be seated.
+ PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
MEAL
OFFERING Mystical Alleluia James Esmon (Children are invited to come to the altar with their offering for global missions.)
OFFERTORY This Joyful Eastertide (verse 1) # 391
+ OFFERING PRAYER Response: Amen
+ THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Page 152
+ WORDS OF INSTITUTIONRemembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.
+ THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven Page 154
COMMUNION (intinction by lines) Lamb of God Page 154
COMMUNION MUSIC In Quiet Joy John Ferguson
+ PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Response: Amen
SENDING
+ BLESSING Response: Amen
+ SENDING SONG I Know That My Redeemer Lives! # 619
+ ANNOUNCEMENTS
+ DISMISSAL Response: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE Toccata Theodore Dubois
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TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME: Welcome to all guests and visitors. We are glad that we can worship together this morning. We invite you to sign the guest book in the narthex. If you would like to sign up for an event, you can do so in the kiosk book, located at the front doors of the church. The Voice of Galilee, the monthly newsletter, is also available in the kiosk.
HOLY COMMUNION: Everyone of all ages is invited to celebrate Holy Communion. The real presence of Christ is celebrated in this sacrament. Communion today is served by intinction. You will be handed a wafer, which you are asked to dip into the wine before placing it in your mouth. Grape juice is in the cup with the ribbon. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM: Today we celebrate the baptism of Jack David Clamons, son of Mike and Heather Clamons. Sponsors are Kirsten Erickson (sister of Heather) and Jeremy Burns (friend of Mike). Jack is the great-grandson of Lois LaVon Brase.
NURSERY OPEN: The nursery is open, as needed, for children age four and under. Please see an usher if you would like them to get a nursery attendant.
VICTORY GARDEN: To all who purchased plants for our Easter Victory Garden, please feel free to take your plants home after today’s service.
BIBLE STUDY: Bible Study meets every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Join us for our fascinating series on the book of Revelation.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE took place on March 19 for Jean LeAnn Brase. Our condolences to her mother Lois LaVon Brase, and family.
APRIL BOOK DISCUSSION – April 6, 13, 20, 27 – 7:00 a.m. All are welcome to join the discussion of “Searching for Sunday” by Rachel Held Evans. In the “spiritual but not religious” sub-genre, this book is a compelling story of a young woman questioning her faith (“What if none of this is true?”). Her journey leads us to think about the essence of faith and the role of the church. The only requirement to be part of the group is to be able to be at the Good Earth Restaurant in Roseville at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning! We will meet on all of the Wednesdays in April. If you’d like more information, please contact Jo Ann French ([email protected]).
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ADULT FORUM: Please join us next week (April 3) for a CPR/AED Class by the Roseville Fire Department. We will learn how to use the church defibrillator.
MINNESOTA FOODSHARE: The Outreach Committee is collecting gifts of money, nonperishables, and personal items for Keystone food shelf. For every $1 donated, the food shelves can purchase $9 worth of food. Envelopes are available in the narthex labeled “Minnesota FoodShare” for your use. If you wish to write out a check today, please make it payable to Galilee; in the memo section write “Keystone.”
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR COMING EVENTS
TLC COMMUNITY MEETING (Karen-speaking) – April 2 – Noon-3:00 p.m.
BOOK DISCUSSION – April 6, 13, 20, 27 – Good Earth – 7:00 a.m.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE meeting April 7 at 6:00 P.M.
RICE STREET GARDENS – April 9, 16, 23 – Need lots of workers to create the garden space. Please volunteer if you can. See Ron Peterson with questions.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE toward a theology degree to work in a church as a Youth Director, Christian Education Director, Evangelist, etc. Application due before April 20. Must be a member of Galilee.
CLEAN-UP DAY – Plan to help at spring clean-up Saturday, May 14.
MFCLC/GALILEE JOINT SERVICE May 15 with Bishop Lull. 10:30 a.m.
SYNOD ASSEMBLY – May 20 and 21
MEN’S RETREAT at Bay Lake – June 3-5
CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY CAMP – July 8-10
Attendance at March 20 worship service: 58
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BIRTHDAYS – March 27 – April 2
28 Kylee Tschida31 Lois LaVon Brase
PRAYER REQUESTS
The prayers of the congregation are requested for:
Sheila BeverlyRilee Bjerke (friend of Nicole Hanson-Lynn)Family and Friends of Jean BraseLois LaVon BraseCharles Dearborn (twin brother of Sharell Babin)Family and friends of Marge DueaEarl EberhardtKimberly Farr (family of Abraham Watson)Annette HaukeboKathy JuneauCaroline Keenen (Luther Seminary student)Betty Link Ettel
Edith LondrocheJacob MatadiJoseph Matadi (brother of Jacob Matadi)Family and friends of Bill O’Keefe (brother of Terry O’Keefe)Family and Friends of Quinten (friend of Tyler Nerud)Family and Friends of Kip Rand (nephew of Tim Rand)Frieda Ratney (friend of Veniessia Taylor)Pastor Susan Schubert (friend of Shari Sailer)Lori Swenson (friend of Mary Koreen)Veniessia TaylorJeanette Uran
(Names appear on this list alphabetically).All prayer requests are also supported through Galilee’s Prayer Circle.
We are delighted to pray for anyone and include their name on our prayer list, as well as mention them in the intercessions during Sunday worship. Please keep the church office informed about their status. We will keep these names on our prayer list for one month. If, on the other hand, you would like us to keep them on the prayer list for longer than a month, please call the church office.
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Thank you for beautifying the sanctuary with flowers on Easter Sunday
Brenda Boogren2 in honor of my loving family
Wayne and Janet Christensen in memory of our dads Bill Beck and Carl Christensen
Cryan and Pucillo families in memory of Dan and Sally Simundson
Tom and Kathi DeHaven2 in memory of loved ones
Dr. Roger and Betty Link Ettel3 in memory of Grace Ettel and in honor of the Ettel family
Caroline Herman in memory of my sister Darlyes McQuay
Ron and Joan Jarombek in memory of son and parents
Dora Johnson2 in memory of Leeora and Mae Etta
Patricia Kane in memory of Dan Simundson
Carl & Sue Nelson provided the lily spray on the cross in memory of Carl’s parents Calvin and Esther Nelson and Lester and Alvina Olson and in honor of Sue’s parents Royce and Dorothy Bergsgaard
Dan and Jackie Nerud3 in memory of Walter and Joyce Rieck and in honor of Andy, Brittnee, Nicole, Tyler, and Kylee
Ron & Miriam Peterson in honor of our family
June and Don Rott2 in memory of my sister Barbara Arndt and friend Marge Duea
Lyle and Nel Sorum2 in memory of Jerry and Lois Sorum and Edwin and Shirley Bersagel
Veniessia Taylor in memory of Leeora T-M Taylor
Christell and Vanessa Vicuña in memory of Grandma Gloria Diaz
On Palm Sunday the palms were furnished by Joyce and Peter Solberg in honor of Scott and Ken’s baptisms
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THIS WEEK AT GALILEE
Sunday – March 27Easter Breakfast ............................................................................................. 7:30-9:15 a.m.Galilee Worship Service ......................................................................................... 9:30 a.m.MFCLC Worship Service ..................................................................................... 11:00 a.m.La Hermosa Gathering ................................................................................... 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday – March 29Staff Meeting .......................................................................................................... 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday – March 30ICFC ............................................................................................................ 10:00 a.m.-noonBells of Galilee ....................................................................................................... 6:00 p.m.Galilee Choir ...........................................................................................................7:15 p.m.
Thursday – March 31Galilee Bible Study ............................................................................................... 11:00 a.m.
Friday – April 1MFCLC Fellowship and Bible Study ............................................................ 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Saturday – April 2ICFC Choir Rehearsal (Downstairs)..................................................................... 10:00 a.m.Property Committee ............................................................................................... 6:00 p.m.
Sunday – April 3Prayers for Healing ................................................................................................. 9:00 a.m.Galilee Worship Service.......................................................................................... 9:30 a.m.Fellowship Time ................................................................................................... 10:30 a.m.Adult Forum, Confirmation, and Sunday School ................................................. 11:00 a.m.MFCLC Worship Service ..................................................................................... 11:00 a.m.MFCLC/Galilee Council Member meeting ............................................................ 1:00 p.m.La Hermosa Gathering ................................................................................... 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Hearing assistance receivers are available. Please ask the ushers for assistance.
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