Seventh Sunday of Easter May 21 ,2023 - Grace Lutheran Church & Preschool

Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool

2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784

May 21, 2023

Seventh 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

Lay Participants 8:30

Lector: Debbie Haag

Ushers: Todd Haag

Communion: Roberta Morton

Cantor: Joisanne Dailey

Acolyte:

Grace and Katherine Morton

Sound: John Holmgren

Broadcast: Charles Menke

Refreshments: The Menke Family

Lay Participants 11:00

Lector: Jerry Uhler

Ushers: Aurora Steuer

Communion: Ingrid Uhler

Assisting Minister:

Ralph Dieter

Flowers are for Chaffey Adult School,

from Todd and Debbie Haag

Live feed of service in the Fellowship Hall during 8:30am service.

Please give Prayer Requests to usher during Hymn of the Day. Your request will be included on the prayer list for two weeks.

[ * Denotes standing as you are able]

PRELUDE

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM*

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

living water, solid rock, and our light. Amen.

We are clothed with God’s mercy and forgiveness.

Water may be poured into the font.

We give you thanks, O God.

You delivered Noah and his family from the flood.

You led your people Israel through the sea of slavery into freedom.

Jesus was baptized by John at the Jordan River with the Spirit.

By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons.

We praise you for the gift of Living Water.

Amen.

GATHERING SONG* ELW 498

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* ELW setting 8

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*

O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy. Amen.

WORD

CHILDREN’S SERMON

FIRST READING Acts 1:6-14

See back page for reading

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 68:1-10, 32-35

1Let God arise, and let God’s ene- | mies be scattered;

let those who | hate God flee.

2As smoke is driven away, so you should drive | them away;

as the wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the pres- | ence of God.

3But let the righteous be glad and rejoice | before God;

let them also be mer- | ry and joyful.

4Sing to God, sing praises to God’s name; exalt the one who | rides the clouds;

I Am is that name, rejoice | before God! R

5In your holy habita- | tion, O God,

you are a father to orphans, defend- | er of widows;

6you give the solitary a home and bring forth prisoners | into freedom;

but the rebels shall live in | desert places.

7O God, when you went forth be- | fore your people,

when you marched | through the wilderness,

8the earth quaked, and the skies poured down rain, at the presence of God, the | God of Sinai,

at the presence of God, the | God of Israel.

9You sent a bountiful | rain, O God;

you restored your inheritance | when it languished.

10Your people found their | home in it;

in your goodness, O God, you have made provision | for the poor. R

32Sing to God, O kingdoms | of the earth;

sing praises | to the Lord.

33You ride in the heavens, O God, in the | ancient heavens;

you send forth your voice, your | mighty voice.

34Ascribe pow- | er to God,

whose majesty is over Israel; whose strength is | in the skies.

35How wonderful you are in your holy places, O | God of Israel,

giving strength and power to your people! | Blessed be God! R

SECOND READING: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

See back page for reading

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION*

HOLY GOSPEL according to John 17:1-11

Glory to you Oh Lord.

See back page for reading

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you Oh Christ.

SERMON Pastor Wesley

HYMN OF DAY ELW 824

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

United in the hope and joy of the resurrection, let us pray.

A brief silence.

God of harmony, as you drew your son to your side, you draw us to you and unite us with the planet. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Bless the water that sustains the planet and grant wisdom to use it wisely. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

You empower your people with the Spirit. Challenge all to speak a message of peace and justice. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

You care for children. Show your steadfast love to those suffering isolation, especially exiles, refugees, or prisoners. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Guide this congregation’s leaders as they seek your will. We pray for our staff and council. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

05/14 Pastor Wesley

Mary from Piecemakers, her cancer has returned. Anne Prest-Porto

Lidia Mercado and Francisca Nunes

Tim, my great nephew , surgery last Wednesday, Harlean

Family Peace and understanding amongst each other, Maria Daughtery.

Shirley, surgery Ofelia, hospitalized. From Aurora Steuer.

05/07

Bill and Sunny Ankrom, the passing of their son Shamus. Jeff & Ingrid Thom.

A speedy recovery for Matt, Jeff and Ingrid Thom

Sandee Main from Piecemakers, had a car accident has whiplash and pulled muscles, Ann Prest Porto.

My health, having abdominal problems, Marla Daughtery.

Patricia and her son Johnathan.

Shannon and Libby, for the next eight weeks to be calm and successful. The Uhlers.

Rejoicing in the victory of Christ’s resurrection, 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

TESTIMONY Sheri Menke

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 as stewards of 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 that we should at all times give thanks to you, for the glorious resurrection of Jesus. We praise your name with Mary Magdalene, Peter, with Earth and Sea and all creatures, with angels and archangels, we join their unending hymn:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

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 pray that through faithfulness we become the body of Jesus.

LAMB OF GOD ELW setting 8

????Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

grant us peace, grant us peace, Lamb of God.

COMMUNION SONG WOV 770

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

VBS Registration is Open! We are selling raffle tickets for the VBS Quilt Raffle Fundraiser!

Costume Donation: Do you happen to know any little girls who want a spider Gwen costume? Hundreds are available for donation. Kids sizes from XS to XL.

May 21 Sunday worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am

Sunday School 9:45am

Potluck Lunch 12:00pm

May 24 AA for Women 6:00pm

May 25 Estudio bíblico 8:30am via Zoom

May 25 Bible Study 10:30am

May 26 Piecemakers Quilting Group 9:00 am

May 26 Piecemaker’s Mary’s birthday celebration &

Potluck 11:00am

May 27 Bingo 3-4pm

May 30 Church Council 7:15pm

June 03 VBS Volunteer Training 9-11am

June 03 Bingo 3-4pm

June 06 Staff Meeting 9:00 am

June 06 Worship Meeting 10am

June 11 VBS Last Minute Decoration Party after lunch

June 13 Summer Spanish classes begin 8:30am adults, 10am, kids

June 18 VBS Decoration Set up after Lunch

June 19-23 Vacation Bible School

June 24 Dia Playero con El Espíritu Santo Beach Day

July 24 – 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 Vogelesang

Adult Sunday School

21 May: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21 Gonzalez Chap 6

28 May: The Story of Christianity, Gonzalez, Chap 7

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: Loretta Estu in June.

Podcast of Sermons https://www.graceupland.org/podcast/