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CALL TO WORSHIP by Owen Schoepski
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before God with thanksgiving with music and song!
It is good to sing praise to You, and make music to Your name, O Most High; to proclaim Your love in the morning and Your faithfulness at night. For You make us glad by Your deeds, O God; we sing for joy at the work of Your hands.
Worship God with gladness; come into God’s presence with joyful songs with thanksgiving and praise! For God has taken away our garments of sadness, and clothed us with joy, that we might sing praise, and not be silent!
We will sing of God’s love forever! Young and old will hear, and rejoice. For Your unfailing love lasts forever; Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens above.
Sing new songs to God! Praise God’s name! Each day proclaim the good news of God’s salvation. Tell everyone about the amazing things God has done.
May Your ways be known throughout the earth, O God; Your saving power among people everywhere. May the nations praise You and sing for joy, for You govern them with justice, and guide the actions of the whole world.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR: MY LIGHTHOUSE
CHILDREN’S SERMON by Amelia Ringer
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS by Kyra Arndt
Almighty God, Creator of the heavens and earth, we confess that we do not always live into the message of hope and salvation, the promise of eternal life. We live in ways that make the here and now more important than the future. We live in ways that put ourselves and our own success first over the needs of others and the long-term needs of the world.
(Moment of Silent reflection)
Forgive us for our selfish ways and call us into the path of Christ, who humbled himself and gave himself up for us on the cross, so that death might be no more and that all can share in the joy of salvation and eternal life, through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen and Amen!
Prayer of the Day:
Let us Pray: We praise you loving and eternal God for your love of all people expressed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We praise you for his commitment to justice, his zeal for true worship of you and his willingness to replace all other sacrifices with the sacrifice of his own life. In his name we offer you our worship. Amen.
First Reading: Isaiah 40:26-31 by Alex Gulbranson
26Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. 27Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God”? 28Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. 30Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; 31but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5 by Alex Gulbranson
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
Gospel: John 3:11-17 by Josh Krage
11Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
Fillmore Central Choir, directed by Sarah Holten, sharing their God given gifts:
OMNIA SOL
GIVE US HOPE
SISI NI MOJA
APOSTLES’ CREED by Eva Hemenway
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.
EXPRESSION OF FAITH PRESENTATION:
(Carston Grabau & Parker Krage)
PRAYERS OF CHURCH (please answer “Hear Our Prayer”) by Clayton Schoepski
PASSING OF THE PEACE
OFFERATORY by Josh Krage
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray: Risen One, you call us to believe and bear fruit. May the gifts that we offer here be signs of your abiding love. Form us to be your witnesses in the world, through Jesus Christ, our true vine. Amen.
HOLY COMMUNION
In the night he was betrayed…. Do this for the remembrance of me.
LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven….
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
The risen Christ is made known to us in the breaking of the bread. Come and eat at God’s table. (All who hunger for God’s grace are welcome at this meal. White grape juice and gluten free wafers are available for those who need them. Children who have not had first communion training are welcome to come for a blessing.)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray: Shepherding God, you have prepared a table before us and nourished us with your love. Send us forth from this banquet to proclaim your goodness and share the abundant mercy of Jesus, our redeemer and friend. Amen.
BLESSING
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! The God of resurrection power, the Christ of unending joy, and the Spirit of Easter hope ☩ bless you now and always. Amen
CLOSING HYMN: #536 GOD BE WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN
DISMISSAL
Alleluia! Go in peace. Rejoice and be glad. Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST AFTER SERVICE TODAY!!
Thank you to our Greenfield Youth and Youth from other Churches for today’s service. Thank you to Josh and our Teachers for all they do. Thank you to the Greenfield Members who are Lions for helping with the Pancake Breakfast!
Knitted Knockers meet on April 23 at 9:15 am. Come knit or crochet for charity. See insert for more details. Knitted Knockers meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday.
Bible Study Wednesdays at Gabby Lou’s 8:15 am
Reminder: You can do automatic giving from your checking or savings banking accounts. Forms are available in the office or on the table at the entrance to the Sanctuary.
Thank You to Our Assistants: Offering/Ushers: Brooke and Eric Tieskotter, Ella Diersen, Ashton Kiehne, Acolytes: Ella Michel & Gracie Whalen, Greeters: Quinci Kaase, Oliver Flaby, Brook & Madilyn Zwart. Steve Donney Video; Reagan Rose Organ/Piano, Mindy Kingsley and Vicky Tribon Offering Counters.
Please remember our homebound and senior care residents: Merle Roelofs, Carla Erickson, Joyce Hanlon, Lee Fishbaugher, Walt Ward, Mel Mikkelson.
Please keep in your prayers: Carole Engen, Pam Hoppe, Bernie & Sandy Hurley, Amy Timmerman.
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