EASTER WORSHIP 8:00 & 10:30

THE BELLS (8:00) FANFARE FESTIVAL (10:30) ....................... Ringers of Faith THE EXTRAORDINARY EASTER EVENT........Mark 16:1-8

THE LITANY OF PRAISE P: Alleluia! That is our song. C: ALLELUIA! THAT IS OUR CRY. P: The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! C: THE UNIVERSE SHAKES! THE HEAVENS OPEN! P: The world is turned around! The old order is torn down! C: CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN! ALLELUIA! (8:00)....................................Choir JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY (10:30) ..........CW157 V1,4

THE CONFESSION OF SIN (All) HOLY LORD, WE LIVE WITH A SENSE OF GUILT AND FEAR, FOR WE DAILY OFFEND YOU WITH COUNTLESS INFRACTIONS OF YOUR DIVINE LAW. SIN CLINGS TO US. ITS PRESENCE IS EVIDENT FROM THE WAY WE THINK, SPEAK AND ACT. OUR CONSCIENCE REMINDS US THAT YOUR HOLINESS CANNOT IGNORE OUR SIN. MORE THAN THAT, YOUR DIVINE LAW DECLARES THAT EVERY SINNING SOUL DESERVES YOUR UNENDING PUNISHMENT. WE CANNOT HIDE OUR HIDEOUS CONDUCT. WE CANNOT EXCUSE OUR OUTRAGEOUS BEHAVIOR. SO WE FREELY ADMIT OUR GUILT AND ASK YOUR PARDON, BECAUSE JESUS LIVED FOR US, DIED FOR US AND ROSE AGAIN TO ASSURE US OF YOUR FAVOR. LET OUR EARS LISTEN CAREFULLY. LET OUR HEARTS BELIEVE SINCERELY THE MESSAGE OF EASTER’S IMPORTANCE. LET OUR

DEEP GRATITUDE SHOW IN OBEDIENT LOVE TO YOU AND ALL OTHERS.

GOD’S EASTER ASSURANCE

(Sing: CW162) ALLELUIA! LET PRAISES RING!

TO GOD THE FATHER GLADLY SING! THE GOD OF OUR CREATION.

ALLELUIA! LET PRAISE BE DONE TO JESUS CHRIST, GOD’S ONLY SON. THROUGH WHOM IS OUR SALVATION.

ALLELUIA! BY THE SPIRIT WE INHERIT LIFE FOREVER.

PRAISE THE LORD WHO FAILS US NEVER.

THE READING.................................................... Isaiah 25:6-9 EASTER GLORIA (8:00) ................................................. Choir ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!(10:30) ......................... Congregation

(Sing: Melody CW169) ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

HEARTS TO HEAV’N AND VOICES RAISE. SING TO GOD A HYMN OF GLADNESS, SING TO GOD A HYMN OF PRAISE. HE WHO ON THE CROSS AS SAVIOR

FOR THE WORLD’S SALVATION BLED, JESUS CHRIST, THE KING OF GLORY,

NOW IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD.

NOW THE IRON BARS ARE BROKEN, CHRIST FROM DEATH TO LIFE IS BORN, GLORIOUS LIFE, AND LIFE IMMORTAL,

ON THIS RESURRECTION MORN. CHRIST HAS TRIUMPHED, AND WE CONQUER,

BY HIS MIGHTY ENTERPRISE; WE WITH HIM TO LIFE ETERNAL BY HIS RESURRECTION RISE.

THE READING......................................1 Corinthians 15:19-26

(Sing: Melody CW171) CHRIST LIVES, ALL GLORY TO HIS NAME! HE LIVES, MY SAVIOR, STILL THE SAME!

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! WHAT JOY THIS BLEST ASSURANCE GIVES:

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

THE EASTER MESSAGE

IN CHRIST ALONE (8:00).............................CWS752 (screens) (At the 10:30 service, the Ringers of Faith will play this song. Review the words as the song is played. Contemplate all the blessings of God, made possible “In Christ Alone.” During both services the offering will be received during this hymn.)

THE CONFESSION OF FAITH P: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, majestic

Lord, C: THANK YOU FOR CREATING US, REDEEMING US

AND CALLING US TO FAITH. P: Heavenly Father, almighty and eternal God, you are the

Creator of all things. C: WE BELIEVE THAT YOU MADE EVERYTHING OUT

OF NOTHING WITH A WORD FROM YOUR MOUTH. WE BELIEVE THAT YOU MADE MANKIND FROM THE DUST OF THE EARTH AND THAT YOUR BREATH IS THE BREATH OF LIFE. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU, IN FATHERLY DIVINE GOODNESS, WILL TAKE CARE OF US AND OUR EVERY NEED.

P: Lord Jesus Christ, almighty and eternal God, you are the Son of the Father and Savior of the world.

C: WE BELIEVE THAT YOU HUMBLED YOURSELF AND, IN A HUMAN BODY, CAME TO THIS WORLD TO SAVE

ITS PEOPLE. WE BELIEVE THAT YOU WERE BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY, AS THE SCRIPTURES HAD FORETOLD. WE BELIEVE THAT YOU WERE BETRAYED, BEATEN, MOCKED AND INNOCENTLY SENTENCED AND CRUCIFIED IN OUR PLACE. WE BELIEVE THAT YOU ROSE FROM THE DEAD, APPEARED MANY TIMES TO YOUR DISCIPLES AND ASCENDED TO YOUR FATHER’S THRONE OF GLORY. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOUR SUFFERING AND DEATH REMOVED ALL OUR SINS AND MAKES US WORTHY OF ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN, TO WHICH YOU WILL TAKE US ON THE LAST DAY.

P: Holy Spirit, almighty and eternal God, you are the Author of our faith and the One who preserves it.

C: WE BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE COME TO US WITH THE GOSPEL AND OPENED OUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO BELIEVE IT. WE BELIEVE THAT YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR SALVATION BY CREATING AND PRESERVING OUR FAITH. WE BELIEVE THAT WITHOUT YOUR PRECIOUS WORK, WE WOULD BE DOOMED TO ETERNAL HELL AND DEATH. BUT WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT THROUGH YOUR POWER AND THE MEANS OF GRACE WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND NOW STAND CERTAIN OF THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN.

P: Holy, Triune God, Father, Son and Spirit, we believe that you are one God, the only God, and one Lord from all eternity, equal in power and glory.

C: THE LORD, OUR LORD, IS POWERFUL. ALL HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY ARE YOURS, FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN.

THE EASTER INCENTIVE

THE BENEDICTION I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES……CW152 V1,5,7,8

Thank You We thank Katie Barnes, a member of Faith, for designing our cover.

Kitchen Update

Stop by the table in the back of the church and pick up the new plans for the kitchen. These plans are the latest update.

Voice Your Opinion

Discussions have started regarding the Fellowship Hall’s balcony. The Board of Trustees is looking into useful purposes for the balcony and whether we should keep it or get rid of it. On the “Display Table” in the back of church are pieces of paper and a box. Please voice your opinion if the balcony should be kept and possible purposes for the balcony or if we should get rid of it. Respond no later than April 30. Thank you.

OWLS

The 2009 OWLS (Organization of WELS Lutheran Seniors) convention will be held July 7-9 at the Plaza in Eau Claire, WI. Since it is our 25

th Anniversary, several special events have been

planned. The workshops offer a broad opportunity for learning and sharing. Among the amenities conference attendees may enjoy are fellowship, tours, entertainment and a first-class facility with easy access and plenty of free parking. See the bulletin board in the back of church for more information.

Yesterday, Today, Forever

You are invited to help St. John’s, Newburg, celebrate its 150th

Anniversary. Anniversary Theme: Jesus Christ: Yesterday, Today, Forever! Three services: The “Yesterday” service is April 26, 2009, at 8 & 10:30am Guest Preacher: Dr. John Brug, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Service Emphasis: Our German Heritage. The “Today” service is July 12, 2009, at 8 & 10:30 am Guest Preacher: Rev. Mark Schroeder, President of WELS Service Emphasis: Walking Together with our Synod. The “Forever” service is September 13, 2009, at 8 & 10:30 am Guest Preacher: Rev. Mark Zarling, President of MLC Service Emphasis: Training Tomorrow’s Servants

Gardening

The women’s group at Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jackson invites Faith’s Church members to join them for a gardening presentation on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. The presentation is open to the public; feel free to bring family, friends and neighbors. Morning Star Church is located at N171 W20131 Highland Road in Jackson. While RSVPs are not necessary, they are appreciated! Please RSVP to Stephenie Doehrmann at (262) 677-9196. Laurie Lamm McGraw and Sheila Yoder of Lammscapes! in Jackson will talk about container gardening and also highlight plants of the Bible.

Retirement Service and

Luncheon

Mount Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Waukesha invites you to join us in giving thanks for the many years of dedicated service and in celebrating the upcoming retirement of our teacher, Mrs. Roseann Schultz. Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2009 – Worship service at 10:30 a.m. and luncheon at 12:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by April 19

th to Kelly Beyer at 262.547.6740 ext.

228 or mountcalvaryschool@gmail.com. Individual congratulatory notes may be sent to: 1941 Madison Street, Waukesha, 53188.

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School

A matching gift has been pledged for the Walking the PATH Together Campaign. Eligible gifts for the match include all gifts of cash and pledges between now and April 30, 2009. For more information on this campaign see the sheet on the display table in the back of church.

Organist Holly Turpin Cleaners April 19 Maurice Koch April 26 Joel Salzman

Ushers Thursday Pete Chrostowski* Saturday Arnie Schaich*, Dave Andrew, Ralph Rutkowski, aaaaaaaaRuss Grunze, Donna Grunze Sunday 8:00 Dave Schweiger*, Jim Walther, Joe Muehlbach, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Amy Muehlbach, Sheree Schweiger Sunday 10:30 Ed Sholtes*, Jordan Sholtes, Jeff Kolbow, eeeeeee Steve Gabb

Altar Guild Charlotte Stahl, Debbie Mertes

Counters Kathy Oesterreich, Don Niemoth, Harold Perron, Carol Evans

THIS WEEK AT FAITH

SUNDAY 04/12 6:00 AM EASTER SUNRISE WORSHIP 7:00 AM EASTER BREAKFAST 8:00 AM EASTER WORSHIP 10:30 AM EASTER WORSHIP

MONDAY 04/13 7:00 PM COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY 04/15 9:00 AM BIBLE CLASS

THURSDAY 04/16 6:00 PM BOARD OF EVANGELISM 7:00 PM WORSHIP/COMMUNION

FRIDAY 04/17 6:00 PM WEDDING REHEARSAL

SATURDAY 04/18 9:00 AM BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1:30 PM WEDDING 5:30 PM WORSHIP/COMMUNION

SUNDAY 04/19 8:00 AM WORSHIP/COMMUNION 9:15 AM BIBLE CLASS/SUNDAY SCHOOL/YOUTH GROUP 10:30 AM WORSHIP/COMMUNION

Our Offerings Budgetary Debt Fund Attendance

2009 To Date $154,727 $24,719 03/25 140 (lent) Obligation to Date $165,900 $19,698 03/22 303

Goal 2009 $616,223 $73,170 03/15 326

Flowers Given By: In Memory of:

Crystal Birkenstock Harold Birkenstock, Susie Klug,

Barb Waterworth Mike and Dani Bucholtz Walter Bucholtz

Mary Dopke Orval and Marion Cullen Carol Evans John

Ed and Joyce Koenen Irene/Elroy Stephan, Koenen Family Kath Merkt Earl Benner

Donald Niemoth Pat Mr. and Mrs. Richard Osterman M/M Joseph Osterman, Audrey Punke

Harold and Joan Perron George and Sophia Perron,

Edna Roeglin, Robert and Ruth Adams Jeff and Edie Saatkamp Our Loved Ones

The Stapelfeldts Their Parents John and Nancy Stuhr Clarence and Mildred Oelke

Roberta Werner Husband Tom Tim and Sue Williams Carita Springob and Marilyn Williams

Flowers Given By: In Honor of: Gentz Our Risen Savior

Kath Merkt Ronnie Benner

David and Sheree Schweiger Faith’s Blood Donors – Thank You from

Faith’s Parish Nurses Tom and Judy Siewert Grandchildren

Flowers Given By: Designation Unspecified: Jay Bergemann

Candi Brueggemann Jay and Jana Cederholm

Lois Helberg Kay and Steve Held Koeppen Family

Muehlbach Family Vogts

Allen and Carol Wojciechowski