Christ is Risen ;

We are Forgiven !

Peace Lutheran Church 2090 Commerce Drive

North Mankato, MN 56003

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“Serving Christ with united hearts and hands and voices”

Pastor Timothy Hartwig Jesus Lambs’ at Peace Preschool Church Office: 507-385-1386 Teacher/Director: Joslyn Moldstad Cell Phone: 507-382-6826 Phone: 507-385-7752 Email: pastorhartwig@gmail.com

April 20, 2014, 6:30 AM Easter Sunday

Welcome to Peace! Thank you for being with us today to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord. We left church on Friday in silence, contemplating the death of Jesus in our place and for our sins. Just as the earthquake broke the silence early on that first Easter morning, our voices are raised to sing thanks and praise to our resurrected Lord. “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”1 Christ is risen. He is risen indeed!

If you are a guest or visitor with us this morning, we are glad that you are here and we hope you will join us again soon. The ushers are available to help if you need assistance. Today, April 20th: 6:30 AM Easter Sunrise Service 7:30 AM Easter Breakfast 9:00 AM Easter Festival Service

10:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 27th: 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 10:45 AM Worship Service

1 1 Corinthians 15:55

Peace Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Synod

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Before Worship

As you prepare to worship your Lord today, spend a few quiet minutes in prayer before the service. Review the lessons, the service notes, and pray this prayer:

Prayer of the Day O God, you made the dawn of this most holy day shine with the glory of our Lord’s resurrection. Grant that we who have been raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

For the Children A Cry-Room is available if your little ones need a moment. It is the first room on the left as you walk into the church building. Sound and video are piped to the room to let you hear and see the service.

Facilities Restrooms are located down the hall and on the right side.

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Easter Sunrise Service

P: Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: “The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.”

P: Christ is risen!

C: He is risen indeed. 2

P: Christ is risen!

C: He is risen indeed.

Hymn: #354:1-3,5,10, “Like the Golden Sun Ascending”

P: In the name of the Father, who created us, And of the Son, who died for us, And of the Holy Spirit, who makes us holy.

C: Amen.

P: Let us confess our sins, knowing that our risen Savior has defeated death and won the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.

C: O Lord, as we leave the darkness of night we are reminded of our sins. Too often our thoughts, words, and actions are full of darkness and disobedience. Because of them, we deserve only eternal darkness and death. But as we enter the light of day, we are reminded of your love for us, which caused you to bear the darkness of the cross and rise to life at the dawn of the first Easter, so that we might be forgiven. We come to you, our dear Light, and plead for mercy.

P: Lift up your hearts! Our Lord Jesus has paid for all your sins by His innocent suffering and death. His triumphant resurrection proves that God the Father has accepted His perfect life and death on our behalf. Our resurrected Lord said, “If you forgive anyone His sins, they are forgiven.”3 Therefore, as a called servant of the living Christ and by His authority, I forgive your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

Hymn: #356, “The Day of Resurrection” 2 This is known as the paschal greeting. For centuries, Christians have used this greeting during the 50 days of Easter. When the Pastor says, in the service or sermon, “Christ is risen”, the congregation responds, “He is risen indeed!” Please follow this tradition during the service this morning. 3 John 20:23

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Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 12:1-6 1In that day you will say:

"I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me,

your anger has turned away and you have comforted me.

2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.

The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

3With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.

4In that day you will say:

"Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

5Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.

6Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you."

Psalm: Psalm 30 (read responsively)

P: I will exalt you, O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

C: O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. O LORD, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit.

P: Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name.

C: For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

P: When I felt secure, I said, "I will never be shaken." O LORD, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

C: To you, O LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy.

P: "What gain is there in my destruction, in my going down into the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

C: Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help." You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.

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Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 51Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—

52in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. 54When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."

55"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"

56The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Solo: “Rise Up, My Heart, with Gladness”

Rise up, my heart, with gladness, and hear the news today. Now let all gloom and sadness, be gone without delay. Lifeless our Saviour lay. So, too, shall we one day, But we shall know God's love, and rise to heaven above.

With joy the foe had shouted, when Christ was laid in the tomb. But now the foe is routed. His joy is turned to gloom. Christ gains the victory. Through Him we all are free. He who was born to save has triumphed over the grave!

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Gospel Reading: John 20:1-18 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene

went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.

2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"

3So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. 4Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. 6Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, 7as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus' head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. 8Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. 9(They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.)

10Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12and saw two

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angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.

13They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?" "They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where they have

put him." 14At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.

15"Woman," he said, "why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" Thinking he was the gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell

me where you have put him, and I will get him."

16Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!" (which means

Teacher).

17Jesus said, "Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"

18Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her.

Hymn: #340:1-4, “Alleluia! Jesus Lives”

Exordium4

Exordium Hymn: #348 “He Is Arisen! Glorious Word!”

Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:10-12 10Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. 11After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. 12Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Sermon Theme: Christ is Risen; We are Forgiven! 4The Exordium is an “introduction” for the festival day. This is a tradition of Norwegian Lutherans that dates to the 16th century. After the Exordium, the congregation rises to sing the festival hymn.

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The Offering The members of Peace Lutheran Congregation have joined together to do the Lord’s work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry.

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

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The Prayer of the Church

P: O Lord God, our strength, our song, and our salvation, you fulfilled your promises by the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead.

C: Thanks be to God! You give us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

P: In your compassion you sent Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life to rescue the lost.

C: Drive out all doubt and gloom that we may delight in your glorious triumph.

P: Lift our eyes heavenward to see him who lives to make intercession for the saints, and grant us confidence in the greatness of his power. Keep before us the vision of your redeemed people standing before your throne and singing the song of victory:

C: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive wisdom and power and honor and glory and praise.

P: Make us instruments of your peace as we bring the good news of hope and new life to those around us. Guide us in the use of all that you have entrusted to us: our time, our talents, and our treasures.

C: Risen Lord, live in us that we may live for you.

P: Merciful Lord Jesus, grant healing to the sick, and strengthen the faith of the suffering and the dying. Assure them of your abiding presence, and comfort them with the hope of eternal life.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow.

P: Gracious Father, you have restored to us the joy of your salvation. With happy hearts, we come before you and say:

C: Alleluia! Thanks be to God! Amen.

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The 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.

Hymn: #351:1,3,7,8, “I Know that My Redeemer Lives”

The Prayer of the Day

P: Let us pray.

All: Almighty God, by the glorious resurrection of Your Son You conquered death and opened the gates to eternal life. Strengthen us by our Savior’s victory to put away sin and lead a holy life. We ask this in the name of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

P: Christ is risen!

All: He is risen indeed.

Benediction P: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift us His countenance upon you and give you peace.

C: Amen.

P: Christ is risen!

C: He is risen indeed.

Hymn: #345, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia!” Verse 1 – All; vv. 2-3 – Women; vv. 4-5 – Men; verse 6 - All

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Thank you to those who served in our service today: Soloist: Eric Woller; Accompanist: Susan Lepak;

Organist: Amanda Madson; Ushers.

To God be the Glory!

Announcements

CROSSED Youth Group will NOT meet tonight. Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to come next Sunday, April 27, for fun and fellowship, 6:15-8:30PM. For more information, please contact Josh Mayer (Joshua.mayer@blc.edu).

Solid Grounds Bible Study will NOT meet this week but will resume next Tuesday, April 29, at 9:00AM. Everyone is invited to attend!

The Adult Choir will take a break this week and resume regular rehearsals next Wednesday, April 30th, at 7:30PM. New members are always welcome. For information contact Susan Lepak: 386-0853;

salepak@hotmail.com.

The Peace Church Council has called a special voters meeting for April 27, 2014 following the second service to vote on recommendations for the position of Bethany Lutheran College President to the Bethany Board of Regents. More information is included in the April Newsletter.

Music and More: Please make plans to come and enjoy an hour or so of "Music and More" on Sunday, May 4, at 3:00PM, presented by members of Peace, the young and the less young. You will be treated to musical selections of all kinds, vocal and instrumental...plus something "more". Then stay on for

refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the performers. "Music and More" is something that could become an annual event with your encouragement and support.

Can You Help? After the Music and More event scheduled for May 4 at Peace, there will be opportunity for those attending to visit with one another and to talk with the musicians (and more!). And since no social hour at Peace

would be complete without refreshments, we are looking for volunteers to provide the goodies. If you can bring a couple of dozen cookies or bars, please let event organizers know: Susan Lepak (386-0853) or Amanda Madson (345-5912). Thank you!

Your VBS needs Your help! – June 11-13th, 9a.m. – 2p.m. We are looking for volunteers to help our VBS program with crafts, games, snacks, groups or to donate snacks. Please sign up in the narthex – sheets are on the bulletin board. Contact Denice Woller (507) 351-5472 or Kristen Lukasek (507 382-7963) for more information.

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Are you unable to care for your feet? Your church home is offering a service to help you care for your feet and toenails. By appointment, a registered nurse, using sanitary equipment, will soak and wash your feet, trim toenails, and finish with a lotion foot massage. If the nurse feels further medical attention is needed, she may suggest an appointment

with your health care provider. This service is free; however, donations will be accepted to go to a church cause. For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call Amy Jo Reiner at 507-340-2061.

Last week at Peace: Divine Worship 312 Maundy Thursday Service 129

Devotions for Families – There are complimentary copies of “Mine, But First Yours” on the table in the entry; please take one home if you would like to.

Camp Indianhead – for ages 11-16. Lutheran Island Camp will host Camp Indianhead this summer on July 6-11, 2014. The cost is $250 per camper. Camp Counselors are also needed. (Counselors must be 18

years old when Camp Indianhead begins.) Pickup registration forms in the narthex. Bus transportation to Camp is available. The cost will be $70 to $75 per camper. Payment for transportation will be collected the day the bus leaves for camp. Space is limited; 30 to 35 is the maximum number of passengers the bus can carry. If you have questions or wish to reserve a spot on the bus, please call or email Lance Johnson at (507) 720-2130 or ljohnson1@blc.edu.

All Confirmed ELS Youth – This summer’s LYA trip is to Missoula, MT, July 24-27. Come for youth fellowship, Bible study, and worship. Activities include river rafting, a climbing wall, and high ropes course, and more! Check out the ELS website

http://www.evangelicallutheransynod.org/about/our-work-together/youth/2014-lya-convention/lya-2014-registration/lya-2014-online-registration/ and the LYA Facebook page LYA (Lutheran Youth Association) for registration information. There is a registration fee of $250 due by May 1. After May 1, the registration fee goes up to $300, with the final deadline being June 1. This fee does NOT include the bus transportation! Prepare for a departure on July 23rd, and for more fun stops along the way to the convention. More information to come. Questions? Ask your Youth Leaders (Josh Mayer, & Matt & Carol Wiechmann).

Summer honor choir camp applications for current 9-12th graders are on the bulletin board in the narthex. Camp is June 15-19th at Bethany Lutheran College and is directed by Dennis Marzolf. Early applications are encouraged. Application deadline is May 9th.

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Kwik-n-Klean Job Opening! - The contact Information for the manager is Jan Platt at 507-381-9982. Current employee, Daniel Ruiz, may be contacted at 239-206-7643. An application may be found at http://kwik-n-klean.com. Cleaners work 28 hours every two weeks and hours are flexible to those who wish for less or more. It is a great part time job for those who are still in school and may easily work around any other job. The businesses for cleaning may all be found here in Mankato, MN. Those who wish for a summer job may start as soon as May 11th!

MVL Food Service Staff Opening - A part-time position is open in the food service at MVL. This position is for about 3 ½ to 4 hours per day during the school year. Applicants need to be able do a variety of tasks, as well as the ability to lift milk crates, move racks with trays and other items, operate a computer during the lunch periods and the dish washing machine. Individuals interested in this position should contact Principal Tim Plath at MVL at 507-354-6851 or tplath@mvlhs.org.

Director of Nursing - Bethany Lutheran College is pleased to announce an opening for the full-time position of Director of Nursing, with a start date of August 1, 2014. The job posting and application instructions are posted on the bulletin board.

Bethany Events

Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. - The local chapter of the Bethany Auxiliary will host the annual Graduating Senior Women's Tea at the home of Pres. and Mrs. Bruss, 128 W Glencrest. Any women interested in attending are most welcome. It is an opportunity to meet and congratulate these young women who have completed their undergraduate education and are about to set out into the world, equipped with the Bethany education that lasts beyond a lifetime. If you wish to join us please call Audrey Winkler at Bethany, 344-7000.

Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. - You are cordially invited to a gallery talk and reception in Bethany's YFAC gallery. Perseverance features the work of Leah Kurth, Joey Steinbach and Hannah Rank. On display April 11 - 26.

Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. - The Cleveland High School Band, under the direction of Erik Hermanson, performs a free concert in Trinity Chapel. Due to the senior art lecture happening at the same time across campus, plan extra time for parking and walking to the chapel.

Saturday, April 26, 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Chapel - Bethany voice student Annalise Tecken performs her solo mezzo-soprano Voice Recital titled "Reasons to Hope". Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. - the Spring Semester Honors Recital will be presented in Trinity Chapel. Bethany students enrolled in private music lessons audition for the honor of performing at this recital. The recital is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.

Thursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. - Bethany's annual Spring Student Art Show reception. View studio art and media arts students' best works while mingling with the artists themselves. On display in the YFAC gallery May 1-16.

Friday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. - "Falling at the Circus" is a senior project written, directed and composed by Bethany senior Moriah Barker. "Falling at the Circus" will be performed in the YFAC Theater. Free!

Sunday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Chapel - "All Keyed Up: A Collaborative Piano Recital", by Elisabeth Urtel plus musical guests performing works by Chopin, Gershwin, Poulenc and other selections. These are works for solo piano, piano duet, and a blend of soloists. This free recital is followed by a reception in the YFAC lobby. All are welcome!