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Have you checked out Pastor William's weekly devotions on Facebook? We learned about Judas Iscariot this week. Please join us on Tuesdays for 15 -20 minutes to listen to how God's Word can apply to us today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Easter Egg Hunt March 30. Invite your friends, children, grandchildren, neighbors and niblings to our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 11:00. Pick up some eggs to fill from the narthex - instructions are included- and sign up to help! This is always a great time, please join us!
- Easter Breakfast March 31. We will have a potluck breakfast at 9:30 and Divine Service at 11:00 a.m. Celebrate the risen Christ!
The Gathering will meet on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m., location TBD.
Commemorations this week:
March 29
Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, died 1824
Hauge was a layperson who wished to revitalize the church in Norway. As a result of a mystical experience, he felt called to preach. Many professionals in the church feared his motives and influence, and he was imprisoned for leading unauthorized gatherings.
Hauge was a layperson who wished to revitalize the church in Norway. As a result of a mystical experience, he felt called to preach. Many professionals in the church feared his motives and influence, and he was imprisoned for leading unauthorized gatherings.
March 31
John Donne, poet, died 1631
After finishing his education at Oxford University, Donne seemed headed for a career in the English public service. But a series of circumstances led him into the ordained ministry. He is well known as a writer of both secular and sacred poetry.
After finishing his education at Oxford University, Donne seemed headed for a career in the English public service. But a series of circumstances led him into the ordained ministry. He is well known as a writer of both secular and sacred poetry.
Worship This Week
March 28
Maundy Thursday
Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our hearts, and give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
The passover of the Lord
The passover of the Lord
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 116:13)
I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 116:13)
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes
Proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
The service of Christ: footwashing and meal
The service of Christ: footwashing and meal
March 29
Good Friday
Almighty God, look with loving mercy on your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, to be given over to the hands of sinners, and to suffer death on the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Isaiah 52:13--53:12
The suffering servant
The suffering servant
Psalm 22
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1)
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1)
Hebrews 10:16-25
The way to God is opened by Jesus’ death
The way to God is opened by Jesus’ death
John 18:1--19:42
The passion and death of Christ
The passion and death of Christ
March 31
Easter Sunday
O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Amen.
Isaiah 25:6-9 (alternate)
The feast of Victory
The feast of Victory
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Ps. 118:24)1 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Witnesses to the risen Christ
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Ps. 118:24)1 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Witnesses to the risen Christ
Acts 10:34-43 (alternate)
God raised Jesus on the third day
God raised Jesus on the third day
Mark 16:1-8
The resurrection of Jesus is announced, and the response is one of terror and amazement.
The resurrection of Jesus is announced, and the response is one of terror and amazement.
John 20:1-18 (alternate)
Seeing the risen Christ
Seeing the risen Christ
