Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784
April 23, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Pastor: Wesley Menke, [email protected]
Office Assistant: Teruni Evans, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Gayle Romine, [email protected]
Music Director: Tatiana Thibodeaux, [email protected]
GLC 909-982-2954 / Preschool 909-981-2226
www.graceupland.org
https://www.youtube.com/live/k1ouCYPMsrg?feature=share
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector: Debbie Haag
Ushers: Todd Haag
Communion: Roberta Thom
Cantor: Joisanne Dailey
Acolyte: Brian and Ronan Atkinson
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Roberta Thom
Refreshments: Anne Prest – Porto and Shannon Motschall
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Lois Dieter
Ushers & Counters:
Jerry Uhler and Ingrid Uhler
Communion: Aurora Steuer
Assisting Minister: Ralph Dieter
Acolyte:
Flowers are given by Todd and Debbie Haag, in celebration of Mitchell’s birthday
Free masks are available in the narthex.
Live feed of service available in the Fellowship Hall during 8:30am service.
Prayer Request please fill out the card and give it to the usher during the Hymn of the Day. Your request will be included on the prayer list for two weeks.
[ * Denotes standing as you are able]
PRELUDE
GATHERING SONG ELW 619 v 1-4
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.
CANTICLE OF PRAISE
????This is the feast of vict’ry for our God,
for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain,
whose blood set us free to be people of God.
Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
and honor, blessing, and glory are his.
This is the feast of vict’ry for our God,
for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God,
and join in the hymn of all creation:
Blessing, honor, glory and might
be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of vict’ry for our God,for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia.
PRAYER OF THE DAY*
Good Shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us. Add to our numbers as we freely share your blessings. Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S SERMON
FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47
42[The baptized] devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
43Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM 23
1The Lord| is my shepherd;
I shall not | be in want.
2The Lord makes me lie down | in green pastures
and leads me be- | side still waters.
3You restore my | soul, O Lord,
and guide me along right pathways | for your name’s sake.
4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall | fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they | comfort me. R
5You prepare a table before me in the presence | of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is | running over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days | of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the | Lord forever. R
SECOND READING: 1 Peter 2:19-25
19It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.
22“He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
23When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION*
HOLY GOSPEL according to John 10:1-10
Glory to you Oh Lord.
[Jesus said:] 1“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
7So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. 9I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you Oh Christ.
SERMON Pastor Wesley Menke
HYMN OF DAY ELW 789
APOSTLE’S CREED
With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
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 into hell.
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.
THE PRAYERS* Assisting Minister or Lector
Let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
A brief silence.
You are the shepherd. Help your church to listen for your voice, especially when sin threatens to overpower us. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
The green pastures, still waters, and dark valleys of this earth all belong to you. Let us keep them well for a 1,000 generations.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
You proclaim shepherding love, comfort, and protection for all people and all of creation. Let us lead with peace. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for those feeling overwhelmed or suffering especially:
04/23 Pastor Wesley
María S., Pafnucio, and Emma C.
Arlene O. for housing
Patricia and her son Jonathan
Paul W. healing from cancer.
Bob and Karla M.
Lydia, dental surgery Raul
Matt, suicidal , Ingrid and Jeff Thom.
Marcus and Kathy Campbell, Jonathan Ambrams for healing and safe travel. From Diane Abrams
04/16
Familia Davila-Sanchez
Rosy, Luis, Liam, Luca, Jacobo, y Dasa
Juanita N. healing from cancer
Domingo R.
Gerard family and friends mourning Philip.
Haag & Kason families mourning Samuel
Rossitto family mourning Christopher
Bogarin family mourning María
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We lift our prayers and praise to you, almighty and eternal God; through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.
Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you
MEAL
OFFERING
An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. During this time, the table is set.
OFFERING HYMN “Build A Longer Table” ACS 1062
OFFERING PRAYER*
Generous God, thank you for these gifts of the Earth. Send us out in service to all the earth; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right…join their unending hymn:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
In the night in which he was betrayed…
We proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.
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.
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo el poder y tuya la gloria ahora y siempre. Amén.
COMMUNION
We, God’s people, pray that the body and blood of Jesus save us by grace through faith.
LAMB OF GOD
COMMUNION SONG ELW 780
PRAYER
Gracious God, you have nourished our life together. Strengthen us to show your love and serve the world in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sending
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 28 Bingo Planning 5:00pm
April 29 Communion Class 9am-11am
April 30 Sunday worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am
April 30 Education Committee 12:30pm
May 03 Spanish Class for adults 8:30-9:30 am
May 03 AA for Women 6:00pm
May 04 Estudio bíblico 8:30am via Zoom
May 04 Bible Study 10:30am
May 04 Prayer Breakfast 7:00 am Ontario Doubletree Hotel
May 04-6 Synod Assembly in Palm Desert
May 05 Piecemakers Quilting Group 9:00 am
May 06 “Tacos and Talent” Spring Benefit Concert 4pm
June 10 Toastmasters Event
June 19-23 Vacation Bible School
June 24 Dia Playero con El Espíritu Santo Beach Day with the Holy SpiritJuly 23 – 28 Inalienable Mexico Trip
We would like to wish Happy Birthday to the following:
Alan Berg, James Wade, Logan Carrico, Zach Lott, Diane Torres,
Jerry Haines, Earl Schoenwetter, Roberta Morton, and Fernando
Hernandez
Happy Anniversary !
Fred and Linda Vogelgesang
Testimonies at Grace Lutheran!
Our goal is to have at least one testimony per month. Three minutes
in length, during the time of offering, with the topic: How has
Grace Lutheran made a positive difference in your life? How have
you seen God? Coming up: Rollie Myrold April 16th, Diane Abrams
April 30th, Jerry Uhler in May, and Loretta Estu in June. Please let
Pastor Wesley know if you’d like to share a testimony.
Podcast of Sermons https://www.graceupland.org/podcast/
BLESSING
The God who raised ☩ Jesus from the dead,
bless you by the power of the Holy Spirit
to live in the new creation. Amen.
SENDING SONG WOV 791
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Risen One. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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