WELCOME
PRELUDE: Liszt Consolation in D-flat Major, no. 3, S. 217 (public domain) performed by Tatiana Thiboudeaux
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear God, We have sinned. We have not loved you, our neighbor, or ourselves. Please forgive us. Amen.
Jesus Christ died for us, and God forgives us all our sins. All your sins are forgiven. Amen.
GATHERING SONG
This is the day. That the Lord has made. I will rejoice. And be glad in it.
APOSTOLIC GREETING
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
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, your Son frees us. Send your Spirit, that we may serve you. Now and forever. Amen.
CHILDREN SERMON
Children’s Church activity: Resurrection Tag!
FIRST READING
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Lois Sicking Dieter
GOSPEL
SERMON
BE BOLD
Be bold! (Be bold!) Be strong! (Be strong!) For the Lord they God is with thee. Be bold! (Be bold!) Be strong! (Be strong!) For the Lord they God is with thee. Be not afraid. Sha na na na na na. Be not dismayed. Sha na na na na na. Walk in faith and victory. Come on! Walk in faith in victory. For the Lord they God is with thee!
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
LORD’S PRAYER
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.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
BLESSING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG
What Wondrous Love is This ELW #666
Upcoming Commemorations
Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, died 1824. Sunday, March 29, 2020
Hauge was a layperson who wished to revitalize the church in Norway. As a result of a mystical experience, he felt called to preach. Many professionals in the church feared his motives and influence, and he was imprisoned for leading unauthorized gatherings.
John Donne, poet, died 1631. Tuesday, March 31, 2020
After finishing his education at Oxford University, Donne seemed headed for a career in the English public service. But a series of circumstances led him into the ordained ministry. He is well known as a writer of both secular and sacred poetry.
Benedict the African, confessor, died 1589. Saturday, April 4, 2020
Born a slave on the island of Sicily, Benedict lived as a hermit until the pope ordered all hermits to attach themselves to a monastery, at which time Benedict joined the Franciscans. Though illiterate, he was highly respected as a confessor and later superior of his community.
Pastor: Wesley Menke ([email protected]), Office Assistant: Teruni Evans ([email protected]), Preschool Director: Gayle Romine ([email protected]), Music Director: Tatiana Thibodeaux ([email protected]) GLC909-982-2954, Preschool 909-981-2226, www.graceupland.org
Here is the post about Children’s Church activity, Resurrection Tag and the story of Lazarus https://www.graceupland.org/childrens-church-march-29-2020/