Peace I leave with you

my peace I give to you

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Sixth Sunday of Easter • May 26, 2019

The congregation’s responses are printed in bold type

Please stand as you are able and join us in singing.

Come and Gather Beneath the Tree of Life

Please sing the refrain; the choir sings the verse.

Flowing from this tree of grace and passion, Oh, how sweet the taste, how deep and rich the wellspring of your love. Here beneath the branches of your mercy, We invoke your name, remember how your love has set us free.

We repeat the refrain.

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Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Let us confess our sins to God. We take a moment for silent confession.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, is rich in mercy and loved us even when we were dead in sin. He has made us alive in Christ: by grace you have been saved! In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. May God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.

No. 377 Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! (opposite page)

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.

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O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love toward you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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The peace of the Lord be with you always! And also with you! Please greet those around you and be seated.

A reading from Revelation, the twenty-first and twenty-second chapters.

[John writes,] … in the spirit [the angel] carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.

I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will never be shut by day – and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. (Revelation 21:10, 22; 22:1 – 5)

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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Please stand and join in singing the Acclamation.

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The Holy Gospel according to John, the fourteenth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord!

Jesus [said], “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me.

“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

“You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe.” (John 14:23 – 29)

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ! Please repeat the Acclamation, then be seated.

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Pastor Travis Norton Revelation of Hope After the Message, please stand.

No. 815 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

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THE APOSTLES’ 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, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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.

Trusting in God’s promise of new life in Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need. We take a moment for silent reflection.

Each petition ends with the following response: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

The Hawkins Family Jessica Herrin Casey Jacobs Josh Jones Elaine Kaiser Annette Kester Carlin Kielcheski John Klatt Sam Lloyd & Family Womack Martin Carlie Mason The Matykowski Family Jay McCoy Richard McKibben Ruth McCormick Bill McKinley Jim McKinley Debra Mills

Ginger Dawn The Dellacroce Family Julian Denny Sierra Drager Amy Fingie Grace Gerard Brad Gibbs Tom Gosch Andy Grasmick Dave & Marcia Graves Katherine Greene Lee Gross Bob Guenther Jon Haring Wayne Haring Jeff Harris Michael Harris Elizabeth Haver

Mike Abbey The Adams Family Cliff Allen Dean Arnold Jaclyn Arnold Andy Ballas Greg Bezdicek Ashley Blair Ray & Wilma Bogenhagen Melvin Brown Gene & Angie Burklund Helen Burton Frank Canady Gene Cartwright The Compton Family Martin Cope & Boys Leslie Crowley Uwe & Jane Dahl

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Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please be seated.

Alabaré Alabaré, alabaré, alabaré a mi Señor. (I will praise my Lord)

John saw the number of all those redeemed, And all were singing praises to the Lord. Thousands were praying, ten thousands rejoicing, And all were singing praises to the Lord.

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, Whose blood set us free from our sins. Power and riches and wisdom and strength And honor and blessing shall be his.

Sing with the people, the people of God, And join creation in a joyful hymn. Blessing and honor and glory and might To God and to the Lamb be without end!

Mark Timby Rachel Waldman Djerek Wardell Alysia Wendorf Scott Wilkinson Roger Williams Dave Wright Ben Zeeb Randy Zimmerman Michael Zoughbi John Zukowski

Don Reichert Bill Robertson The Rosales Family Delores Sayler Kathy Schroeder Ron Scott Martin Simon Ervin & Kari Southerd Janice Stephens Angie Stott Anita Stubblebine Grayson Swanner

Brandon Miller & Family Lucille Moe Margo Morrow Mark Mueller Patrick Murphy Lori Nagle The Nichols Family Shari Olson Andy Petersen Cora Plageman Jim Poynor Don Reed

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This Is the Feast Please sing the refrain; the choir sings the verse.

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.

We repeat the refrain.

As our great High Priest, Lord Jesus, be present as you were present with your disciples, and be known to us in the breaking of the bread, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

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.

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It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy, that we should … … praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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Blessed are you, O God of the universe … … as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

O God of resurrection and new life … … Grace our table with your presence. Come, Holy Spirit!

Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread … … Send us forth, burning with justice, peace, and love. Come, Holy Spirit!

With your holy ones of all times and places … … we praise you, O God, blessed and holy Trinity, now and forever. Amen.

As our Savior taught us, so we pray: 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, for ever and ever. Amen. Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. Thanks be to God! Please be seated.

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Here, O My Lord, May I Behold Your Face

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Come and Fill Our Hearts I Come with Joy (opposite page) Please stand.

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.

O God our King, by the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you conquered sin, put death to flight, and gave us the hope of eternal life. You have graciously accepted us as living members of our Savior, and you have fed us with bread and wine, the sacrament of his body and blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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No. 866 We Are Marching in the Light of God

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Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Go in peace and serve the risen Lord! Thanks be to God!

Pastor Carrie Baylis and Pastor Bob Kippley

Acts 16:9 – 15

Come and Gather Beneath the Tree of Life (from Holy Communion: Tree of Life Setting) – Words and music by Marty Haugen. © 2000, 2001 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net No. A-705840. • Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! – Words by Herbert F. Brokering. © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net No. A-705840. Music (EARTH AND ALL STARS) by David N. Johnson. © 1969 Contemporary Worship 1, administered by Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net No. A-705840. • O Lord, Be Gracious – Words (based on Psalm 67) by Fred R. Anderson. © 1986 Fred R. Anderson. All rights reserved. CCLI No. 11389142. Music (ST. CLEMENT) by Clement C. Scholefield. Public domain. • Alleluia, Alleluia, Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? (from Holy Communion: Tree of Life Setting) – Traditional words. Music by Marty Haugen. © 2000, 2001 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net No. A-705840. • I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light – Words and music (HOUSTON) by Kathleen Thomerson. © 1970, 1975 Celebration. All rights reserved. CCLI No. 11389142. • Alabaré – Words and music by Manuel Jose Alonso and Jose Pagan, arranged by Ronald A. Nelson. © 1993 AMSI. All rights reserved. CCLI No. 11389142. • This Is the Feast (from Holy Communion: Tree of Life Setting) – Traditional words. Music by Marty Haugen. © 2000, 2001 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net No. A-705840. • Sanctus and Benedictus (from Holy Communion: Tree of Life Setting) – Traditional words. Music by Marty Haugen. © 2000, 2001 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net No. A-705840. • Here, O My Lord, May I Behold Your Face – Words by Horatius Bonar. Music (MORECAMBE) by Frederick C. Atkinson. Public domain. • Come and Fill Our Hearts – Words (based on Psalm 136:1) by the Taizé Community. Music (CONFITEMINI DOMINO) by Jacques Berthier. © 1982, 1991 Les Presses de Taizé, administered by GIA Publications. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net No. A-705840. • I Come with Joy – Words by Brian A. Wren. © 1971, 1995 Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved. CCLI No. 11389142. Music (DOVE OF PEACE) by W. Walker in Southern Harmony, 1835. Public domain. • We are Marching in the Light of God – Words and music (SIYAHAMBA) from a traditional South African hymn, translated in Freedom is

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Altar flowers are given to the glory of God…

...and in memory of Anne Sandall, by Bob Sandall

...and in memory of Marjorie and Harry Bronander, and in honor of our 12th wedding anniversary, by Cliff & Beth Allen

Today’s Schedule

Holy Communion 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 Sunday Adult Seminar 9:15 am

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Coming Soon

Trail Trekkers Hiking Club Thursday, May 30, 9:00 am Gill Trail, west of Deckers Sign-up sheet in bulletin

Youth Groups—Friday Fun Friday, May 31, Youth Center, Middle School, 4:30-6:30 pm High School, 7:00-9:00 pm

Confirmation June 2, 10:45 service, reception follows

Graduate Recognition Reception Sunday, June 2, after 9:15 service, in Gathering Place Sign-up sheet in bulletin

Celebration Ringers Send-Off Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Book Discussion Group Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 pm, in the Conference Room Sign-up sheet in bulletin

High School Youth Mystery Trip July 24-29, Details coming soon.

Sunday Adult Seminar 9:15 am in the Worship Center

Baptism Seminar Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. Sign ups are required, or class will be cancelled. Call 719.632.8836 or email teri@flccs.net.

SAVE THE DATE

Regularly Scheduled

Pastor’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 10:00 am in the Fireside Room

Cancer Prayer Support Group Saturday, May 25, 10:00 am in the Library. Sign up in church, or call 719.447.6068.

Seeds of Joy Garden Group Thursday, June 6, 9:00 am, in the Luther Hall Sign-up sheet in bulletin

Women of ELCA Spring Gathering June 8, 9:00 am, Calvary Lutheran Church See page 26 for details

Concert: Encounters With Heaven June 10, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Toddler Tales Toddlers – Preschool ages Thursdays, June 20 & 27, July 11,

9:30 to 11:00 am, in the Peel House Sign-up sheet in bulletin

Kids Kamp Grades 1-5, Thursdays, June 20 & 27, July 11,

9:00 am to noon, in Peel House Sign-up sheet in bulletin

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Saturday, June 29, two shifts, 8:30 am-noon, or 1:00-4:30 pm Sign-up sheet in bulletin

Vacation Bible School Preschool through 5th grade, July 15-19, 9:00 am to noon

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LAY MINISTRY TODAY Acolytes: 8:00 Sophia Torres, Josh Cole 10:45 Kaylee Kahl, Paul Wicks Communion Assistants: 8:00 Gary & Anne Bradley 9:15 Dan Reiling, Jan Larson, David Bondurant, Mark Mahler 10:45 Becky Wesley, Vicki Kennedy Flower Delivery: Tim Schroeder Friendship Visitor: Marcia Foret, Candi Gaddie, Mindy Mahler, Paula Nickodemus Adult Seminar Greeter: Paul & Debra Steinke Worship Greeters: 8:00 Chris Beyer, Jon Parobek, Sally Lundmark 9:15 Kathy Holmes, Flo Pritz, Yvette Roach 10:45 Georgette Mathews, Bill & Gloria Layton Nursing Home Worship: Jon & Linda Parobek, Butch & Gail Backlund, Dave Weesner Ushers: 8:00 David Jarmuth, Dick Bowman, Janet Bowman, Jan Hammond 9:15 Darlene Edwards, Terry & Judy Hjelkrem, Wayne Hjelmstad 10:45 Doug & Shari Brian, Rusty Smith Usher Coordinators: 8:00 Tad Goodenbour 9:15 Steve Tompkins 10:45 Dick Kennedy Welcome Center: 8:45 Carol Donachy 10:45 Maggie Phillips Worship Assistants: Kelly & Viki Wilcox

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OUR STAFF Ministers: All members of First Lutheran Church Senior Pastor: The Rev. Travis Norton Associate Pastor: The Rev. Carrie A. Baylis Interim Associate Pastor: The Rev. Bob H. Kippley Pastoral Counseling: The Rev. Dr. Hank H. Maertens Director of Music Ministries: Deacon Joan Kuehn Organist: Eric Wicks Director of Lay Ministries and Women’s Ministry: Marcia Foret OWLS (Older Wiser Lutherans): Pastor Bob Kippley Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry: Shelly Schmidt Asst. Dir. of Christian Education: Linda Loflin Asst. Elementary Music Director: Jacque Bokelman Hospitality/Special Events: Chris Parkhill Child Care Staff: Cathy Stanley, Anna Banks, Jennifer Weis Receptionists: Candi Mountain Gaddie, Nola Gosch, Gloria Lindsey Receptionist/Reservations: Chaeli Boken Krischke Administrative Assistant: Teri Swanner Graphic Arts/Publications: Bob Rodgers Photographer/Web Coordinator: Theresa McConnell Business/Property Manager: Harry Mosco Accounting Assistant: Cherí Stoker Maintenance: Doug Brian Lead Sexton: Scott Kleine Sextons: Brad Jaumott, Karen Kleine, John Tuma Tony Ocava

Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Paul R. Peel Organist Emeritus: William Hulka

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Toddler Tales

Bring your little ones to come and listen to a story, share in a snack, and do a craft or play some games. Parents and caregivers will stay with their children and enjoy coffee and bagels while playing along. This program will run concurrent with Kids Kamps that are formatted for Elementary age kids and scheduled from 9-noon. To sign up for either program please visit the website at www.flccs.net.

COMING THIS SPRING AND SUMMER

Youth Group Meetings

Friday Fun: May 31 Bring your friends, $5 (ea) and come famished! We are having a breakfast for dinner feast. Be prepared to play games or just hang out – either way you are going to have a fun time and full belly. High School, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Middle School, 4:30 – 6:30 pm Friday Fun: June 7 Come to ‘Heaven’s Kitchen’! We’re hav-ing a pizza making contest with prizes for the winners. Bring your friends, $5 (ea) and your creative cooking skills. High School, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Middle School, 4:30 – 6:30 pm Sunday Revive: Sundays beginning June 2 This is a time to dig a little deeper into our faith and have some small group time. It’s NOT going to be boring – we promise! High School, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Middle School, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Kids Kamp

Kids Kamps are back for another summer! Come to learn and play through stories, games, crafts and snacks! Check the church website, www.flccs.net, for more information and registration details.

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Historical Tour of Evergreen Cemetery

Evergreen was established shortly after the town was founded in 1871, and deeded to the City of Colorado Springs in 1875 by city founder, Gen-eral William Jackson Palmer. As such, 220-acre Evergreen Cemetery enjoys a unique historical tie to the Colorado Springs community. In 1993, Ever-green was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, only the second cemetery in the state to receive such an honor.

Concert: Encounters With Heaven

This concert interweaves elegant harp music and vocal harmonies with true stories of those who have experienced God’s surprising pres-ence in encounters with heaven, miracles, angels, Jesus and more. All are invited to attend.

Book Discussion Group

The book for the June meeting of the Book Discussion Group is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told

You comes her second book. It’s a rivet-ing story that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and their enigmatic mother, who upends their lives.

High School Summer Mystery Trip

We are planning an extremely fun and unique trip for our kids entering grades 9-12. Limited details will be forthcoming. A parent meeting will be held in late June or early July.

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Southeast CO Women Of ELCA Gathering

For our Spring event, Pastor Julie Britsch will lead us to understand and practice methods of reading the Bible using devotional , historical, literary, and Lutheran theological reading. Bring your Bible, a tote bag and join in a continental breakfast, lunch, and Bible study. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 30th, and registration fee is $35. Registration forms are at the welcome center. For more infor-mation and registration please contact Deb Haar at 719-650-5688 or email harrdap@ hotmail.com.

Last Week for May Food & Clothing Drive

We need your help restocking Ecumenical Social Ministries’ food pantry with unexpired, nonperishable food items during the month of May. Especially needed: Bottled water Mac & cheese Canned soup Peanut butter Canned meat

Attention Graduates!

If your family has a graduate from any school—high school, college, trade, or nursing school, please fill out the opportunity sheet in the Sun-day bulletin or email bobr@flccs.net by May 26. Be sure to include any spe-cial honors, degrees or recognition. Names will be listed in the bulletin and graduates will be honored at a reception following the 9:15 service on Sunday, June 2nd.

Seeds of Joy Garden Group

Seeds of Joy garden group will NOT meet on the second Wednesday of June. Instead the group will meet on June 6th, the first Thursday. The change is to accommodate the Spring planting project. The group will resume the normal schedule of the second Wednesday in July. All gardeners and potential gardeners are invited to join the group.

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Trail Trekkers’ Hiking Club

Gill Trail (west of Deckers) This trail parallels the South Platte River with great views of the canyon below and dramatic granite domes of the Rampart Range. The canyon area is the home of the rare Pawnee Mon-tane Skipper Butterfly. We’ll have lunch on the trail. There may be a sur-prise "stop" after the hike. We’ll return to the Springs late afternoon. Rated easy to moderate with elevation gain at the beginning. A 4-6 mile hike. Sign up in church or e-mail Judy if you plan to join us.(outdoorjudy@comcast.net)

What’s So Amazing About Grace

What’s So Amazing About Grace is a book written by Philip Yancey. We will view a short video by Yancey about the topics to the right followed by discussion. In Session 5, Skin Deep, you will hear the story of a Holocaust survivor and learn the vital role Jesus plays in healing our deep societal wounds.

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the Pikes Peak Habitat building of a new home for a special family. There are two shifts; the first from 8:30 am to noon, and the second from 1:00 to 4:30 pm, or you can work the full day. Volun-teers are also needed to prepare and serve lunch. Sign up on the oppor-tunity sheet in church. Please direct any questions to Marcia at 719.632.8836, or email to marcia@flccs.net.

Quarterly Devotionals Delayed

Shipment of Our Daily Bread devo-tionals has been delayed. Copies will hopefully be available by Sunday, June 2 or later that week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Celebration Ringers leave on their concert tour on Wednesday, June 5. Concert stops include Casper and Rock Springs in Wyoming, Park City and Salt Lake City in Utah, Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs in Colorado. The group will play a variety of music including hymn tunes, original handbell music and gospel.

Parish House Baroque (with our own Elisa Wicks on baroque violin and Eric Wicks on harpsichord) joins forces with the Compline Choir of Grace and

St. Stephen’s in a beautiful afternoon program featuring a seven-part cantata by Buxtehude – a meditation on Jesus and his graciousness. This concert, part of the Taylor Series, is also Parish House Baroque’s 2018 – 2019 season finale.

Add these two musical events to your calendar: