EASTER SUNDAY The Resurrection of Our Lord

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church April 12, 2020

“ A Community of Servants Sharing in the Word and Work of Jesus”

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We Remember Our Loved Ones and Friends Easter Sunday 2020

My Parents, by Berenice Archambeault (Geranium)

Our Parents, by Antoinette and Jack Eckstrom (Geranium)

Our Brother Joe, by Antoinette and Jack Eckstrom (Geranium)

Frank Gum, by Donna Gum (Geranium)

Hal Johnson, by Kathy Johnson (Lilies)

Sarah and Jerry Gum, by Ron and Sandy Knicely (Geranium)

Linda C. Owens, by Jimmy T. Owens (Lily)

Dick Sheaffer, by Family: Dottie, Beth, Gary, Tom and Lydia (Geranium)

Dick Sheaffer, by Grandchildren: Suzanne, Stephanie, Amy and Katy (Geranium)

Brian Dolan, by Family: Lydia, Amy and Katy (Geranium)

Brian Dolan, by Dottie Sheaffer, Tom, Beth, Gary, Suzanne and Stephanie (Geranium)

Continued on Back Page

Please feel free to pick up your plants after Sunday’s Service

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Service of the Word via You Tube

(Based on Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting One)

Congregational responses are in bold print

Welcome to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church! There are four key parts to our Worship Service: we GATHER before our God to prepare to worship, and bring ourselves and all that we are before God. Then

we hear the WORD of God; we share the four Bible Readings with at least one billion other Christians around the world each Sunday! And we hear that word proclaimed through the Sermon, confess our faith in the God whose Grace we hear about in the Word, and offer our prayers to God, for the sake of the Church, the World, and each other in our needs and joys. We then share in the MEAL of Holy Communion, offering ourselves

and then discovering God's love and forgiveness have already been waiting for us as we receive Christ's Body

and Blood through the bread and wine. Finally we are SENT, the shortest but perhaps most important part of worship, because it is THEN that we live out our Faith and what we believe about God's Grace and Love,

and how it makes us a blessing in this world as we share it.

During worship, you'll notice parts of the service in regular type, which are spoken/prayed by various worship leaders. Then there are parts the you and the rest of the congregation respond and/or pray in bold type. All

of us are participants as we worship God! When asked to stand, please do so as you are able. As Jesus welcomed all in the crowds who gathered around him, so he welcomes us.

Prelude: Andrew Fauber, Trumpet Selected Welcome Thanksgiving for Baptism

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are raised with him to new life. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks.

Gathering

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We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning you created us in your image and planted us in a well-watered garden. In the desert you promised pools of water for the parched, and you gave us water from the rock. When we did not know the way, you sent the Good Shepherd to lead us to still waters. At the cross, you watered us from Jesus’ wounded side, and on this day, you shower us again with the water of life. We praise you for your salvation through water, for the water in this font, and for all water everywhere. Bathe us in your forgiveness, grace, and love. Satisfy the thirsty, and give us the life only you can give. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. Processional Song: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” #365, Page 5 Greeting

Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

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Kyrie

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Canticle of Praise

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Prayer of the Day

Let us pray.

A brief silence is kept before the prayer.

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.

The congregation is seated.

Musical Offering: “On the Third Day” Pote Amber Bokelman, Soprano Andrew Fauber, Trumpet

Reading: Colossians 3:1-4

A reading from First Colossians:

1If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Procession: “”

Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.

Verse 1: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God.

Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.

Word

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Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 The holy gospel according to Matthew: Glory to you, O Lord.

1After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” 8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name. Verse 3: O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee.

Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.

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Children’s Sermon Pastor Pingel Sermon Pastor Pingel

Silence for reflection follows the sermon.

The congregation stands to proclaim the word of God in song.

Musical Offering: “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” Handel

Amber Bokelman, Soprano Nicene Creed With the whole church, let us confess our faith. 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 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.

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Prayers of Intercession Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

A brief silence.

Each portion of the prayers end with these or similar words

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer. With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Amen. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

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Lord's Prayer

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.

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.

Blessing

May the One who brought forth Jesus from the dead raise you to new life, fill you with hope, and turn your mourning into dancing. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. Sending Song: “Christ is Risen! Alleluia!” #382, Page 13 Dismissal

Christ is risen, just as he said. Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Postlude Organist Portions of this liturgy are from Sundays and Seasons. com. Copyright 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20403.New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Sending

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Next Sunday’s Schedule and Lessons

April 19 Second Sunday of Easter

Service of the Word via You Tube 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Pingel, Presiding and Preaching

Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 16

1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

The Chancel Flowers today are given to the Glory of God with extra praise

and gratitude for GOD's presence!

Thanks to Our Worship Assistants Today

Assisting Minister: Ron Almarode

Offering Steward: Pat Brady

Altar Flowers: Pat and Pete Giesen

Council Person of the Week: Kim Hull

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Announcements Church Office Closed Tomorrow—Grace’s office will be closed on Easter Monday. Regular hours resume Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

Parking Lot Update - We anticipate beginning the paving of the Parking Lot in the Spring of this year. In planning for the updates of the parking lot (more handicapped spaces, islands in the main lot), we discovered an interim step of a site plan is required by the city. We have selected the firm of Lotts & Associates, P.C. to complete the site plan which is required by the city, and anticipate the drawings to be complete for Spring paving. We'll keep the congregation informed about the

progress of drawings and paving.

Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, we have to cancel the informational presentation by Thrivent Action Team presenters on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. We will reschedule for the future.

Main Street United Methodist Church is providing a Curb-Side Food Pantry Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. They need donations, specifically peanut butter, mac and cheese, personal hygiene items, dried rice and beans . If you would like to contribute, a box is set up outside the office door (to the right) for you to drop them off.

We give thanks!!! To all our volunteers who helped make possible this past week’s Holy Week services—Owen Keefer, Mike Myers, our musicians and soloists; assisting ministers and readers, our confirmands for leading the Easter Vigil; for altar guild; providers of flowers, and those who decorate our worship space. We are grateful to all who have given their talent and time!

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Prayer Request for Members (Remain on List for 4 weeks*) Ty Elliott

Prayer Request for Relatives/Friends (Remain on List for 4 weeks*) Lane Doerring, Father of Beth Ann Doerring

Heather King, Granddaughter of Eleanor Sampson Kathy Lambertson, Friend of the Aaslestads

Ongoing Need for Prayer for Members (Please advise of status changes) Mary Bertelsen Liz Ann Binns Fred Brower Marie Brown Nancy Fitzgerald Pete Giesen Sandra R. Hoy Bob and Carol Knemoller Janet Lunger Glenn and Flossie Myers

Ongoing Need for Prayer for Relatives/Friends (Please advise of status changes) Nancy Delaney, Dave Delaney’s Wife Lisa Dofflemeyer, Daughter of Linda Tomey Stephen Dowdy, Husband of Nancy Dowdy Kyle Getler, Member Relative June Huff, Mother of Donna Gum Bruce Joleaud, Mike Trauscht’s Brother-In-Law Maxine Pierce, Mother of Cindy Trauscht Barbara Shifflett and Family George Toop, Friend of Schwiesows

Please print your new prayer concerns before worship on the sheet in the white notebook located in the back of our Worship area. Please ask ushers if you need assistance. Names on the prayer list will remain on for four weeks, in an effort to make the prayer list current to the life of Grace congregation and the community and world around us. If the need is longer term, please notify the church office, and the person in need will be transferred to the "Ongoing Need for

Prayer" list.

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Members/Friends Grieving

Family of Jean Brower, Sister of Joe and Minnie Moyer, Frannie Knicely and Bobby Moyer Family of Bill Brower, Former Grace Member

Family of Peggy Lucas, Grace Member Family of Julie Moyer, Wife of V. A. Moyer

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Congregation Members Throughout the Year Jayme Morris Ty Elliott Hal Walck Quinn Franklin Gordon Putnam Laura Shaw

The Needs of the World The Church Corona virus outbreak around the world Grace Church and our care and as well as flu victims concern for one another All Medical Staff - Doctors, Nurses, Our Attentiveness to the Needs Housekeeping, Administration and Food around us Workers at Augusta Health, UVA, Martha WARM's Cold Weather Shelter and Jefferson, RMH, and all local Assisted WARM House, caring 24/7 for Living and Nursing Care Facilities homeless in our community Our military and first responders - Police, Fire, EMT's All Whose Work is Affected by the Coronavirus Outbreak Grocery, Pharmacy, other hourly workers, rail workers, and truckers who are keeping necessary items available

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Life of Grace Church April 12—19, 2020

DAY OF WEEK DATE TIME MEETING

TODAY—SUNDAY

Easter Sunday 04/12

8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Easter Breakfast via Zoom Conference

Easter Sunday Service of the Word via You Tube

www.gracewaynesboro.org Pastor Paul Pingel, Presiding and Preaching

Monday 04/13 All Day Easter Monday—OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday 04/14 7:00 p.m. Round Tables

Sunday 04/19 10:00 a.m.

2nd Sunday of Easter Service of the Word via You Tube

www.gracewaynesboro.org Pastor Paul Pingel, Presiding and Preaching

Monday Lamentations 1:1-2, 6-12 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 Mark 11:12-25

Tuesday Lamentations 1:17-22 2 Corinthians 11:8-22 Mark 11:27-33

Wednesday Lamentations 2:1-9 2 Corinthians 1:23—2:11 Mark 12:1-11

Thursday Lamentations 2:10-18

1 Corinthians 10:14-17, 11:27-32

Mark 14:12-25

Friday Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-33 1 Peter 1:10-20 John 13:36-38

Saturday Lamentations 3:37-58 Hebrews 4:1-16 Romans 8:1-11

Daily Lectionary

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Members of Grace, Ministers

Linda Meyer, President

Gordon Putnam, Vice President

Holly Carper, Pete Giesen,

Kim Hull, Gail Johnson, Kathryn Johnson,

Carrie Jones, Jerry Kite, Karla Rankin

and Rudolph Yobs

Deloris Wertman, Secretary

Ron Almarode, Treasurer

Donna Marshall, Assistant Treasurer

Charles Goodrich, Financial Secretary

Rev. Paul Pingel, Pastor

Mike Myers, Organist, Director of Music

Nancy Dowdy, Administrative Secretary

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (lunch 12:00 - 12:30) - Monday - Thursday;

8:30 a.m.—Noon - Friday

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Internet: www.gracewaynesboro.org Email: gracelc@lumos.net

Telephone: 540.949.6171

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We Honor Our Loved Ones and Friends

In honor of Grace Assisting Ministers and Communion Assistants, by Donna Gum (Geranium)

Donations to WARM in Lieu of Flowers

Hal Aaslestad

In Honor of those continuing to work at the WARM Shelter by Beth Ann Doerring

Carrie Jones

Gwen and Jerry Kite

Sandy and Ron Knicely

In honor of Doctors, Nurses, Administrators Medical Workers, Social Workers and all those providing for our basic necessities hard at work in

the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, by Pastor Paul and Jill Pingel

Ingrid Sevigny