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WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH this Easter season. We give thanks to God for raising Jesus from the dead and giving to all of us the hope of a new life in Christ. We also rejoice and give thanks for God’s gift of salvation that is made evident in Jesus’ death and resurrection. We gather this morning to give witness to this salvation in the way that we have love for one another and are willing to forgive one another, just as God in Christ has loved and forgiven each and every one of us. WE WELCOME EVERYONE TO THE LORD’S TABLE to receive God’s

gift of forgiveness and the powerful freedom of a new life in Christ. Please come down the center aisle, proceed to the communion rail, and kneel or stand at the first open space. Hold out your hand to receive the bread. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please indicate your desire for a wafer at the time you are offered the bread. You may drink either from an individual glass, which will be served first, or from the chalice. The individual glasses in the center of the tray contain grape juice (golden color). The outside glasses contain red wine. An acolyte will pass by to pick up your individual glass. In the spirit of continuous communion, please return to your seat via the side aisles after you have drunk from the glass or chalice. After everyone has been served at the communion rail, the ministers will serve anyone in the pew that is unable to come forward. Please indicate your desire in this regard to the pastor. Parents who desire that their children not receive communion may bring them forward for a blessing. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR ATTENDANCE at worship today and your participation at Holy Communion by completing the enclosed Worship Registration form and placing it in the offering plate. Please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the lounge after the service. THERE ARE BABY CHANGING TABLES available in both the men’s & women’s restrooms (across from the church office). There is also one in the Narthex. THERE IS A CHILDREN’S AREA in the back of the sanctuary with quiet activities for young children. An adult must also be present when a child is there. CHILD CARE is available in the Nursery for children of any age. Ask the usher for directions. OUR PRAYERS are with the family of Augie Alsdorf; Dean Bradley, Elaine Siness, Rosemary Semrau, for those living in fear or sorrow, those who are lonely, those that are unheard and anxious and for our members who are in need of strength and prayer. TEXTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19.

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2nd Sunday of Easter April 28, 2019 Prelude Improvisation on “Puer Nobis” Tune #384 Welcome/Announcements Thanksgiving for Baptism P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. C: Amen. P: Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God’s mercy and

forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks. P: We give you thanks, O God, O Living One, for you have created all, and you water the

earth abundantly. Oceans and aquifers praise you. Rivers and streams bless you. Here local bodies of water may be named. P: All life is sustained by you, our Source. We praise you for Christ, the firstborn from the

dead, who frees us from sin and raises us up to new life. Here at this font we touch the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing through the city of God. Here, death is washed away forever. Here, we are grafted into the tree of life, with leaves for the healing of the world. Pour out your Holy Spirit on this assembly, into this community, and throughout all creation. Cleanse us from our fears and drown our divisions. Grant that all may drink of your mercy and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen. (Please rise in body or spirit) Gathering Hymn “Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing” #389 (Face the cross as it is carried forward) Greeting P: The grace of our risen Savior, the boundless love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

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Hymn of Praise “Now the Feast & Celebration”

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Salutation

Prayer of the Day A: Let us pray together: C: O God of life, you reach out to us amid our fears with the wounded hands of your

risen Son. By your Spirit’s breath revive our faith in your mercy, and strengthen us to be the body of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

First Lesson Acts 5:27-32

Peter has been arrested for proclaiming the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection. His response to the charges of the high priest summarizes the early church’s proclamation of forgiveness of sin through repentance. When they had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.

L: The word of God. C: Thanks be to God. Psalm Hymn “O Living Breath of God” #407 Second Lesson Revelation 1:4-8

The book of Revelation recounts a mystical vision of the risen Christ, experienced by a Christian prophet named John. Here he describes Christ as a timeless redeemer, the beginning, present, and end of all time. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

L: The word of God C: Thanks be to God. (Please rise in body or spirit) Gospel Acclamation “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah” #172 Gospel John 20:19-31

The unprecedented events of the day of resurrection continue as the risen Jesus appears to his fearful disciples. A week later, after Thomas worships Jesus, Jesus pronounces that the blessings of the resurrection are also for those who “have not seen and yet believe.” When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the God has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

P: The Gospel of the risen Christ. C: Thanks be to God.

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(Please be seated) Sermon “Marked by the Cross of Christ” (Please rise in body or spirit) Hymn of the Day “We Walk by Faith” #635 Prayers of the People A: Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. Exchange of Peace P: The peace of God be with you always. C: And also with you. (Please be seated) Children’s Message (Please be seated) Offering/Musical Offering “The Risen Christ” John Holler

Christ the Lord is risen again; Christ hath broken every chain;

Hark! Angelic voices cry, Singing evermore on high,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

He who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife,

Is our Paschal Lamb today; We too sing for joy, and say

Alleluia! Alleluia!

He who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross, Lives in glory now on high,

Pleads for us and hears our cry. Alleluia!

Now He bids us tell abroad

How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiven,

How we too may enter heaven. Alleluia.

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Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, today Thy people feed; Take ours sins and guilt away, That we all may sing for aye,

Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

(Please stand) Offertory Hymn “As the Grains of Wheat”

Offertory Prayer A: Let us pray together. Glorious God, C: Risen One, as you broke bread with the disciples on the shore, meet us now in this

meal. Nourish us to follow you, using our gifts to feed the hungry and tend the weary, and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

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The Great Thanksgiving

P: It is our duty and delight . . . . we praise your name and join their unending hymn.

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Eucharistic Prayer P: You are indeed holy. . . .even as we cry: Amen. Come Lord Jesus. Amen. Come, Lord

P: Send now, we pray. . . . make all things new. Amen. Come Holy Spirit. Amen. Come Holy Spirit.

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P: Gather our prayers . . . in whom we put our trust. 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.

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(Please be seated) Communion Distribution “Lamb of God” 2. You break the chains of hatred and fear: 3. You are the way of justice and peace: 4. You are the way of mercy and love: “O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing!” #386 (vs. 1, 4-8) “That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright” #384

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(Please stand) Communion Blessing P: May the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ give us the faith to trust in God’s love and

the courage to proclaim God’s love to the world. C: Amen. Post Communion Hymn “Thanks Be to You”

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Post Communion Prayer A: Living God, you have greeted us in our brokenness and nourished us with the body of

Christ, broken for us. Risen to new life with you, send us now to bear your healing love into the wounded world, in the name of our risen Savior and Liberator.

C: Amen. Blessing of the Quilts Benediction P: The blessing of the living God, Creator, ☩ Redeemer, and Holy Spirit, surround and

sustain you, keep you from harm, and fill you with courage. C: Amen. Closing Hymn “Aleluya! Cristo Resucito” #376 (Pastor Sue will teach us the refrain in Spanish) Dismissal A: You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news.

Alleluia! C: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! (Please be seated) Postlude Fugue in C minor J. S. Bach Excerpts of “Now the Feast and Celebration” by Marty Haugen ©1990 Gia Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-708336

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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:30 AM Worship in the sanctuary 10:30 AM Fellowship hour in the lounge 11:00 AM Adult Forum in the chapel 11:00 AM Sunday School upstairs THIS QUILT YEAR (May-April), quilters Mary & Bill Toepel, Stacy Schulze, Karen Olson, Christy Watson, Jean Sullivan, Bev Stevenson, Nancy Swenson, and Janice & Larry Gockel, have managed to produce 230 beautiful, warm quilts. Most of the quilts will be shipped to Lutheran World Relief at the Spring Ingathering May 3-4. During the year, quilters gave 21 quilts to Arbora Court and 24 to Compass Housing Alliance. This spring, graduating seniors will each pick out a quilt to keep. The quilters thank you for all the many donations of sheets, fabric, thread, and funds received during the year. Coming into the Quilt Room and discovering the treasures bring such joy! We could use some extra special help now. We have had challenges getting our regular donation of sheets from a local hotel and need to start contacting other hotels. If you can help with the contacting, please talk to Bev Stevenson.

Preacher Pastor Sue Schneider Assisting Minister Clint Pehrson Minister of Music Brian Higham Organist Logan Hamilton Acolytes Jayden Sandstrom

Natalie Crowner Lectors Michael Rouse

Ruth Ann Rouse Children’s Message Maggie Pehrson Communion Assistants Daniel Crowner

Stacy Crowner Alison Stamey Twig Mills

Greeters Phil & Sheryl Lundahl Ushers Mark Hillman

Mary Hillman Merle Overland

Fellowship Andy Kopser Kristi Maschhoff

Altar Guild Daniel & Stacy Crowner Counters Rick Reuter

Mary Hillman Courtesy Driver Tom Swenson

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THE SPECIAL OFFERING FOR APRIL is Earth Ministry. Earth Ministry has been the statewide leader in engaging the religious community in environmental stewardship and advocacy. Earth Ministry offers a flexible strategy for engaging our congregation in creation-care efforts. Earth Ministry is also an advocacy leader on issues that affect our environment such as climate change, toxics and children’s health, coal export and much more. If you would like to contribute to Earth Ministry, you may do so by using a special offering envelope in the pew, making your check out to ULC, earmarking it for Earth Ministry, and putting your gift in the offering plate, or bringing it to the church office. Thank you for your generous offering. DISCUSSION IS UNDER WAY FOR A POSSIBLE 2020 summer youth trip to Ailanga Lutheran Junior Seminary in Tanzania. There are opportunities for adults to travel as chaperones, as well as youth. Youth who will have completed their sophomore year of High School in 2020 may apply to travel in mid-July of 2020. Two activity-filled weeks are spent in Tanzania, primarily with the students and faculty at the Ailanga secondary school. Visits to the ministries of the Meru Diocese and a 3 or 4 day safari to see African wildlife are included. Most groups choose to spend 48 hours in Amsterdam adjusting to time zone changes and seeing some sites before heading on to Africa. Delegations typically meet monthly starting in September prior to their trip to prepare for what many previous delegates have called this amazing, “life-changing” experience. If you have interest in this opportunity, please join us! TODAY, April 28th, all interested individuals are invited to join the ASP Board for a presentation and question/answer session from 12:30-2:00 pm at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church (10005 32nd Ave NE). For more information, feel free to contact: Rick Reuter at rjandshreuter@gmail.com or Lynn Farrier at scottnlynn@hotmail.com. MISSING SOMETHING? Did you leave serving utensils or a baking dish after the Easter Breakfast? Please check in the lounge kitchen for them, and take them home today. Thank you. LET’S GET TOGETHER! What activities would you enjoy sharing with others? The membership committee would like to help form common interest groups (CIGS). Look for the posters during fellowship after worship today to add your favorite activity, or to add your name under those already listed. ON SATURDAY, MAY 4, AT 10:00 a.m., we will have a memorial service for Augie Alsdorf. If you can help with, or bring refreshments for, the reception following the service, please sign up on the Worship Registration form, or contact Theresa Lehan-Anderson (206-235-1959) or Janice Gockel (206-783-7136). THE ULC ANNUAL MEETING will be, Sunday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend this meeting where we elect new officers and liaisons to various ministry partners with ULC. We will also be voting to approve capital expenses. You are invited to pick up a copy of the 2018-2019 Annual Report today to prepare for this meeting. The reports are on the table in the lounge.

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THE DONNA GORDER MEMORIAL CONCERT will be on Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. The theme is “The Holy City/Jerusalem.” Donna Gorder was a long time member of University Lutheran Church, and a major contributor to the life of the church and especially the music program. She passed away last May, and as a tribute to her, her friend, John Wott, was inspired to suggest this concert based on the piece "The Holy City/Jerusalem," which was one of her favorites. It will feature a number of singers and musicians who will join forces with the ULC Choir, Band and organist, to perform music of many different styles There will be a reception following. Please sign up on the Worship Registration form if you can help procure food for the reception, or contact Brian Higham at brian_higham@hotmail.com. BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY! The Adult Education Committee is trying to see if people are interested in participating in Bible study. The options being considered are weekdays, weeknights, or to try an on-line format. Please indicate you interest on the Worship Registration form. SANCUTARY ART CENTER’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION is on Saturday, May 18, at 5:00 p.m. SAC was started as the result of collaboration between Al Roehl (former Associate in Ministry at ULC) and Mary Shehane (Deaconess from Christ Episcopal Church). One morning a week youth who were sleeping in doorways, dumpsters and local parks were invited inside to get warm, eat food and create art. In 2003 Sanctuary Art Center was granted status as a tax exempt 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Since that time the center has grown in both size and scope. This anniversary event will be held at Ballard Bay Club (6413 Seaview Ave NW). For information on tickets, contact Caroline Falt at 206-522-6256. ULC MEETINGS NEXT WEEK, April 29 – May 4: Wednesday, May 1 – 12:00 p.m., U District Conversation on Homelessness, chapel Thursday, May 2 – 12:00 p.m., Thursday Afternoon Maintenance, whole church 7:00 p.m., Choir Rehearsal, Rm B7 Friday, May 3 – 3:30 p.m., Quilters, Room 208 Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 a.m., Memorial for Augie Alsdorf, sanctuary ATTENDANCE was 160 last Sunday. The total weekly income was $7,993.60 of which $6,926.00 was from pledges and loose offering for operating expenses. The balance was from designated gifts and facility usage. NEXT SUNDAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS ARE: Altar Guild – Nona Taylor & Margoan Hunter; Acolytes – Aaron Maschhoff & Jiali Maschhoff; Asst. Minister – Janice Gockel; Children’s Message: Kathy Lachata-Oakley; Communion Assts. – Maynard & Darleen Atik, Rick & Sharon Reuter; Lectors – Sue Tong & Jeff Berner; Ushers –Aslaug Haraldsdottir, Michael & Ruth Ann Rouse; Greeters – Alice & Jack Peterson; Fellowship Hour – Twig Mills & Alison Stamey; Counters – Katie Saltanovitz & Linda Mohl; Courtesy Driver – Scott Davies.

WELCOME!Welcome to University Lutheran Church! We wel-

come you into the life and ministry of this congregation, and pray that as you worship with us and become familiar with our people and our many activities, you will discover a place to belong and a way to participate in this corporate ministry of Jesus Christ.

ULC is a metropolitan congregation, committed to being a vital ministry in the University District and the world. We offer a variety of liturgies for worship in order to make a joyful noise unto God every Sunday. As a Reconciling in Christ Congregation, we affi rm the dignity and worth of people of all races, ethnic back-grounds, sexual orientations, gender identity, social status, age, physical capability and economic condition. As a Greening Congregation, we strive to be faithful stewards of God’s creation. As an Advocating Congregation we make our voices known to our governing authorities on be-half of those who are crying out for justice and peace.

Please join us after service in the lounge for coffee, goodies and fellowship!

Sunday ScheduleWorship with Holy Communion:

9:30 AMFellowship: 10:30 AMEducation Hour: 11:00 AM

Child Care: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Outreach at ULCElizabeth Gregory Home – Mon - FriSanctuary Art Center – 5 times weeklyTeen Feed – 3 times weeklyULu Women’s Shelter - Nightly

ULC Outreach in Seattle Church Council of Greater SeattleCompass Housing AllianceCommunity Lunch at Central LCEarth MinistryFaith Action NetworkLutheran Campus Ministry - UWLutheran Community Services NWOpen Door Ministries United Churches Emergency FundUniversity District FoodbankYoung Adult Shelter (ROOTS)

Church Staff Susan Schneider, Pastor pastorsue@universitylutheranseattle.org Mari Mitchell-Putnam, Church Administrator:

adminmari@universitylutheranseattle.orgBrian Higham, Minister of Music musicminister@universitylutheranseattle.org

Logan Hamilton, Organist lgnhamilton@gmail.comGia Alfieri, Nursery Coordinator: nursery@universitylutheranseattle.orgBjorn Berkedal, Custodian

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