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Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day

April 20, 2014

Sunrise & 10:30 Worship Services

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Mission: A community of believers responding to the Gospel of Jesus Christ

through faith, worship and action.

Vision: That Christ might have first place in everything. (Col. 1:18)

▪ Invest in youth and family life.

▪ Support and develop education programs.

▪ Build community by developing strong Christian fellowship.

▪ Improve communication including the effective use of technology.

▪ Think beyond ourselves to be involved in local synodical and

churchwide programs.

▪ Strengthen and develop programs to attract others to Christ.

▪ Increase cooperation and mission opportunities with Lutheran

Retirement Ministries.

▪ Encourage an attitude that promotes the development of new

ministries.

▪ Identify and use the talents of the congregation to meet the needs of

the church and community.

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Sunday, April 20, 2014 Resurrection of Our Lord Easter Day Setting One – Sunrise & 10:30 (ELW) INTRODUCTION

On this day the Lord has acted! On the first day of the week God began creation, transforming darkness

into light. On this, the "eighth day" of the week, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. We celebrate this

new creation in the waters of baptism and in the feast of victory. With great joy we celebrate this day of

days, even as we begin the great fifty days of Easter. Filled with hope, we go forth to share the news that

Christ is risen! P = Pastor C = Congregation A = Assistant (Please prepare yourself for worship during the Prelude) VOLUNTARY (7:00) Rigaudon André Campra (1660-1744) (10:30) Easter Rhapsody Traditional Easter Hymn Tunes Reformation Ringers setting by Eugene Butler Stand CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Suzanne Shoffner A We believe, before birds begin to sing, dawn shouts: C Alleluia! A We believe, when resurrection comes, God shouts: C Alleluia! A We believe, when the gardener speaks, Mary shouts: C Alleluia!

The Marks of Discipleship: I will strive to . . .

Pray daily

Worship weekly

Read the Bible daily

Serve at and beyond Macedonia Evangelical

Lutheran Church

Be in Relationship with others to encourage

spiritual growth

Give of my time, talents and resources in a

generous manner and to the glory of God

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A We believe, when angels fold away the grave-clothes, Peter shouts: C Alleluia! A We believe, when there are no other words to use, Heaven shouts:

C Alleluia!

PROCESSIONAL HYMN 365 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN

GREETING

P Alleluia! Christ is Risen

C Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! P 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.

KYRIE

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HYMN OF PRAISE (Revelation 5:12,13)

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PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray.

C Almighty God, through your only Son you overcame death and opened for us the gate of

everlasting life. Give us your continual help; put good desires into our minds and bring them to full

effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

now and forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Suzanne Shoffner

ANTHEM (10:30) Resurrection Victory Lloyd Larson

Chancel Choir

FIRST READING Jeremiah 31:1-6 Pew Bible, page 897, NT A A reading from Jeremiah, chapter thirty-one.

THE READING BEGINS A The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

PSALM 118:1-2, 14-24 (We read together) Pew Bible, page 694, OT

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SECOND READING Colossians 3:1–4 Pew Bible, page 246, NT A A reading from Colossians, chapter three. THE READING BEGINS A The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 6:68)

GOSPEL John 20:1-18 Pew Bible, page 140, NT P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twentieth chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. This morning began with confusion: the stone was moved and the tomb was empty. Disciples arrive, then angels, and finally Jesus himself. Out of the confusion, hope emerges, and a weeping woman becomes the first to confess her faith in the risen Lord. P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON REV. ADAM MILLER-STUBBENDICK Text: John 20:1-18 HYMN OF THE DAY 389 Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing TRURO NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

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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.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Pastor Suzanne Shoffner (1 Timothy 2:1,2)

SHARING OF THE PEACE (Matthew 5:23-24)

P The peace of Christ be with you always.

C And also with you.

The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ's peace, and may say, " Peace be with you," or

similar words.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

OFFERING

OFFERTORY MUSIC Song of Peace Jean Langlais

(1907-1991)

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THE PRAYER A Let us pray. A Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the earth and nourish your whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING (Psalm 136)

THE PREFACE P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise . . . we praise your name and join their unending hymn: (Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9)

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) P 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. THE LORD'S PRAYER (Matthew 6:9-13) 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. COMMUNION (John 6:48-50; Acts 2:42) P Taste and see that the Lord is good. The assembly may be seated. The bread may be broken for the communion. When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say A The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. And each person may respond Amen. LAMB OF GOD (Sing Twice) (John 1:29)

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COMMUNION

HYMN 361 The Day of Resurrection! ELLACOMBE HYMN 689 Praise and Thanksgiving BUNESSAN

HYMN 366 The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done VICTORY

PRAYER

A Let us pray. A Oh God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen.

CHORAL RESPONSE Hallelujah (from Messiah) G. F. Handel (1685-1759)

BENEDICTION

A Almighty God, who raised our Lord Jesus from the death, lift you up and restore you to wholeness.

C Amen. Alleluia!

A Jesus Christ, the Word of life, bless you and send you to be his witnesses.

C Amen. Alleluia! A God the Holy Spirit, who renews the whole eaeth, refresh you in the gift of baptism this day and always.

C Amen. Alleluia!

A We go forth in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen. Alleluia!

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RECESSIONAL HYMN 376 Thine Is The Glory JUDAS MACCABAEUS

DISMISSAL (Matthew 28:19) A Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God. VOLUNTARY Toccata Michelle LeClerc (1937-2001)

Happy Easter! Alleluia! Chr ist is r isen! Welcome, everyone, to this festive day of worship! Visitors! We are delighted you are with us. Please give us your name, address and phone number on a Welcome Card in the pew pocket. During the season of Easter, the Confession and Forgiveness is not observed. Could we stand? It is the ancient custom of the Church not to kneel dur ing the Eucharistic liturgy or for the reception of communion during the “Great 50 Days of Easter,” Easter Day through the feast of Pentecost. We will stand to receive communion during these days, as we do at major festivals. We also invite you to stand during the Eucharistic prayer. If you are unable to stand, please feel free to sit. The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and His risen son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Please remember in your prayers: (*MLC Members) *Alex Peter, *Bob Clark, *Gail Pertschi, Dr. Ken Eiler, *Ned Thigpen, Gralen Waldon, *George Keck, Rick Dodson, Debra Pertschi, *Jewel Turner, *Hank Frenke, Beverly T. Moser, Dorothene Moser, Gray Howard, Keith Phillips, *Max & Betty Sigmon, Mary Jane Wright, Albert Tomes, Jim Daye, Dr. Bob James, Jim Grahl, Pauline Miller, the family of Sammy Caspagma, the family of Lauren Wilburn. (Requests are to be renewed weekly by contacting the church office.)

We welcome and gratefully acknowledge Sean Flaher ty, trumpet. Pastor Shoffner will be away Monday and Tuesday. Call Charles Harris in any emergency. The processional cross used in today’s service was loving made by Bill Poovey and the youth. Thank you all for your hard work! The ribbons of green, red, purple and white represent the liturgical colors and seasons of the church. The two black ribbons represent the two thieves that were crucified with Jesus. The larger white ribbon represents our risen Lord.

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READINGS FOR WEEK April 21, 2014

Monday Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Joshua 10:16-27 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8

Tuesday

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Judges 4:17-23; 5:24-31a Revelation 12:1-12

Wednesday Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 2 Samuel 6:1-15 Luke 24:1-12

Thursday Psalm 150 1 Samuel 17:1-23 Acts 5:12-16

Friday Psalm 150 1 Samuel 17:19-32 Acts 5:17-26

Saturday

Psalm 150 1 Samuel 17:32-51 Luke 24:36-40

Sunday Second Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31

ALSO SCHEDULED THIS WEEK

Sunday (4/20) 7:00 Sunrise Easter Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship Monday 9:00 Good Shepherd Kitchen 9:30 Prayer Group 7:00 Boy/Cub Scouts Tuesday 5:30 Cherub Choir 7:00 Social Ministry 7:30 Confirmation (grades 8-9) 7:35 Reformation Ringers Wednesday 1:00 Sewing Group 7:30 Chancel Choir Thursday 6:15 Girl Scouts/Brownies 7:00 Fellowship Committee Sunday (4/27) 8:15 Worship/Communion 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship 3:30 Resurrection Party 4:00 Youth & Family 4:30 VBS Meeting 4:45 Youth Handbells 5:30 Youth Choir

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IN HONOR OF

Hank & Helen Frenke by Pat & Ken Frenke

Della & Steve Helms by Dale & Ellen Greeson

Linda Greeson

by Dale & Ellen Greeson

Katie & Jeremy Schappert and John Greeson by Dale & Ellen Greeson

Our delightful children, Caitlin and Ian

by Tom & Colleen Macklin

Our grandchildren Bryant King, Tess Matkins and Griffin Matkins

by Don & Ruth Matkins

Pr. Suzanne Shoffner & Charlie Harris, for their leadership during this time of transition

by Bill & Connie Poovey

Max and Betty Sigmon by Wanda Moore

Our wonderful staff

by John & Sharon Walker

Easter Lilies The Easter Lilies, decorating the Sanctuary, are given to the glory of God

and in honor and/or memory of the following:

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IN MEMORY OF

Cherished Loved Ones by Vera S. Barker

Boyd Black

by Boyd’s family

Janice Claypool Fred Falk

by Bill, Michele, Paige & Bailey Claypool

Jack Sigman & Dutch Greeson by Dale & Ellen Greeson

Our Parents & Grandparents

by the Gibson family

Karen & Jim Hately by the family

Joseph & Annie Mae Hayes

Roland & Ethel Meares by Sam Meares

Terry Woodings, our dear friend

by Bill & Connie Poovey

Ruth and Harper Coyner by John & Sharon Walker

Terry Woodings

by WELCA Circle #2

Frazier Rudisill Saylor John Roland Rudisill

by Yvonne & Dennis White

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Come join us in Praise of our Risen Lord

and to offer our prayer requests!

Weekly Prayer Group

Mondays ~ 9:30 am ~ Room 10

Prayer is simply communicating with God—

listening and talking to him. You can pray from

the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in your own

words. You may pray silently or out loud. You

may bring a prayer to read. Prayer requests are

confidential.

To submit prayer requests-

Prayer Request Forms and boxes are available on

the table in the narthex and on the table outside the

church office in the educational building. We are

pleased to pray for you or other prayer requests.

Ways you can participate in the Prayer Group-

Send an email with your prayer request to

Gail Pertschi, Prayer Group Leader

at gailpertschi3579@triad.rr.com.

Call or text to Gail at 336-269-4193.

SECOND SUNDAY

HARVEST CLUB

In realizing that good intentions often meet with failure due to poor planning,

the Macedonia Social Ministry Committee would like to offer a way for

you to receive reminders about the Second Sunday Food Collection.

If you are interested in receiving email reminders about our Second Sunday

Food Collection as well as information about what is most needed, please

contact Elizabeth Murray to join this email group:

murrayer2@yahoo.com or 584-8752.

(All email addresses will be kept private)

All 3 year olds through

5th graders are invited

to attend a resurrection party

April 27th, 3:30-5:00,

in Luther Hall.

Come join the fun!!

ATTENDANCE FOR 4/13/2014

8:15 Worship & Communion Service 42 Sunday School 47

10:30 Worship & Communion Service 148

Save the Date July 13, 2014

See Barbara Lilienthal for information and tickets! $12.00 includes: food,

game and great fun!

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF APRIL 13, 2014

Contributions Needed $6,827.74 $102,416.10

Contributions Received $7,594.71 $74,910.07

Contributions (Short)/Over $766.97 ($27,506.03)

CAPITAL FUND

Contributions Needed $288.46 $4,326.90

Contributions Received $365.00 $5,325.08

Contributions (Short)/Over $76.54 $998.18

RENOVATION FUND

Contributions Needed $1,526.92 $22,903.80

Contributions Received $225.00 $1,470.00

Contributions (Short)/Over ($1,301.92) ($21,433.80)

Total Outstanding Loan $283,430.49

GENERAL FUND YTD

Dust Covers 4/27 Diane & Dave Robinson

Greeters 4/27 Wayne & Ibby Bozeman; Julie & Chris Russell

Sound System 4/27 Dennis White

Ushers: Danny Van Fleet- Chief Charlie Harris - Asst Chief Frank Rhue, Brant Adkins, Aidan Gibson, Dylan McGuire, Barrett Brown, Randy Hunley, Jacob Adkins,

Acolytes 4/27 Daniel Thigpen Ethan Russell

Communion Assistants (8:15) 4/27 Estelle Petersen

Crucifers 4/27 Dylan McGuire

Lay Readers (8:15) (10:30) 4/27 Last Sunday (no reader needed)

Children’s Message Nursery 4/27 Heilig Barnwell, Max Menz

SERVICE SCHEDULES FOR APRIL

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Greetings from Music Ministry at Macedonia! As we are coming to the close of the school year,

just wanted to give a heads up as to our remaining schedule.

As has always been the case, when the Cherubs, Youth Choir and/or Youth Bells are playing for

a service, we will meet for a rehearsal at 10:00AM. We are so thankful for the positive support

from our Sunday School teachers who have recognized the importance of these rehearsals prior

to the service. We also want to thank all the parents of the children and youth who participate in

these music groups. Please note the June 15/22/29 dates for Family Choir. Any and all are wel-

come to come a half-hour before the service to do a quick run-through of the anthem for that

day. Blessings!—Stephen

27 Chancel Choir anthem 1 Chancel Choir anthems

8 Chancel Choir anthems

(begin 9:30AM service time)

4 Chancel Choir anthem 15 Family Choir anthem

(run through at 9:00AM)

11 Chancel Choir anthem

and Cherub Choir

22 Family Choir anthem

(run through at 9:00AM)

18 Chancel Choir anthem

and Reformation Ringers

29 Family Choir anthem

(run through at 9:00AM)

25 Chancel Choir anthem

Youth Choir and

Youth Bells

MAY

APRIL JUNE

VBS Mark your calendar's and round up the kids of all

ages! Join us Sunday, June 29th (5:30 PM–8:00PM)-June 3 0 through

July 3 (9:00AM-Noon) for our Spy Academy VBS... We need volunteers,

teachers, leaders, and most of all kids!! Look for opportunities to serve on this VERY

important ministry.

Next scheduled volunteers meeting for VBS is, Sunday, April 27 at 4:30.

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Come, let me walk alongside you!

Luke 24:13–35 tells of two travelers to Emmaus who are joined by a stranger, the resurrected Jesus. He accompanied them and listened to their concerns and conversation. Finally, Cleopas and his friend ask the stranger to stay with them as evening was near. When Jesus broke the bread, they recog-nized him, as he had broken bread with them so many times before. This was the risen Lord. They were warmed and comforted by his very presence.

The promise of Scripture is that the Holy Spirit will come and “walk alongside” us. Stephen Ministers have been trained to be a comforting presence to others by walking alongside them, especially during the most difficult moments of their lives. Stephen Ministers stand ready with words of hope: “Come, let me walk alongside you!” To learn more about how a Stephen Minister might be that “comforting presence” to you or someone you know in the congregation, speak with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders.

Our Stephen Leaders and Ministers are ready to listen and care for you. Stephen Leaders

Melinda Menz 336-270-6627 Gail Pertschi 336-269-4193 Frank Rhue 336-584-9308

Macedonia Lutheran Church

Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 24 at 12:00 noon

Quarry Hill Golf Course

You are all invited to participate in the fun, fellowship

and excitement of the Macedonia Golf Tournament. The

tournament is open to all Macedonia

Members: Men, Women, Juniors and their

guests. A fee of $30.00 includes greens

fee, cart fee, and tournament entry fee. Please contact Dave Robinson at

584-0727, for additional information or

questions. There is a sign up sheet on

bulletin board outside office in the

educational building.

Remember the Day…..

May 13, 2014

Alamance Chorale Concert 7:00 PM

Macedonia Lutheran Church Sanctuary

Donations to

Allied Churches Food Bank

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Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church 421 West Front Street - Burlington, NC 27215

Phone: 336-227-5554 - Fax: 336-227-6859

E-mail: office@macedonialutheran.com

Website: www.MacedoniaLutheran.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visitation Pastor (524-4188) ............................................................................................................Rev. Suzanne Shoffner Supply Pastor ................................................................................................................... Pastor Adam Miller-Stubbendick Director of Church Music ...................................................................................................................... Dr. Stephen Futrell Director, Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Cherub Choir, ................................................................ Dr. Stephen Futrell Organist ............................................................................................................................................................... Sam Meares Director, Youth & Adult Handbells .................................................................................................................. Sam Meares Sunday School Superintendent ................................................................................................................. Ruth W. Matkins

Crucifer................................................................................................................................................................ Kari Spencer

Acolytes.................................................................................................................................... Bailey Claypool, Kyler Peter

Lay Reader ............................................................................ (7:00) Pastor Suzanne Shoffner, (10:30) Connie Poovey

Communion Preparer ............................................................................................................................... Barbara Lilienthal

Communion Assistant ............................... (7:00) Sandee Jackson (10:30) Colleen Macklin, Sheila Gibson

Greeters ..................................................................................................... Dave & Diane Robinson; Barnwell Family

Nursery Attendants ............................................................................................................... Beth McGuire, Aidan Gibson

Sound System ...............................................................................................................................................Richard Johnson

Dust Covers .......................................................................................................................... Connie Poovey, Frank Rhue

Ushers ..................................................................................................... Danny Van Fleet - Chief, Charlie Harris - Ass't,

.. Frank Rhue, Brant Adkins, Randy Hunley, Jacob Adkins, Aidan Gibson, Dylan McGuire, Barrett Brown

Lutheran Retirement Ministries/Twin Lakes Community

President/CEO, TLC................................................................................................................................... Mrs. Pam S. Fox

CHOIR REHEARSALS: Sunday - 4:45 p.m. – Youth Handbells (grades 6-12)

Sunday – 5:30 p.m. – Youth Choir (grades 6-12)

Tuesday – 5:30 p.m. – Cherub Choir (ages 3 – grade 5)

Tuesday – 7:45 p.m. – Reformation Ringers (adult handbells)

Wednesday – 7:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir (adult choir)

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