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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter

Reverend Michelle Townsend de López,

Presiding and Preaching

Introduction

"This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God has indeed raised from the dead the one who was put to death "by hanging him on a tree." Alleluia! God allows Jesus to appear "to us who were chosen by God as witnesses" in holy baptism and invites us to eat and drink at the table of the risen Christ. Alleluia!

The Elders serving today are Craig Dent, Matthew Harris,

Amy Jandrisevits and Marian Wasierski.

GATHERING MUSIC Cross Praise Choir

ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who brings us safely through the sea, who gives us water from the rock, who leads us into the land of milk and honey.

C: Amen.
P: Let us come into the light, the revealing and healing light of God.

(Silence is kept for reflection.

P: God of grace and glory,
C: You have brought us through the night of sin into the light of Jesus' resurrection.

Yet our lives are still shadowed by sin. Make us alive in Christ, O God. Make us new as you make all things new. Rescue us from evil and the gloom of sin, renew us in grace, and restore us to living in your holiness, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

P: Rejoice with all creation around God's throne! The light of the risen Christ puts to

flight all evil deeds, washes away sin, restores innocence to the fallen, casts out hate,

brings peace, and humbles earthly pride. Jesus Christ loves you and + frees you from

your sins by his blood. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever!
C: Amen.

CALL TO WORSHIP

E: Clap your hands!
C: (X xxx X!)
E: Jump for joy!
C: (jump or stomp your feet)
E: High five!
C: (high 5 your neighbor)
E: Shout it to the world!
C: Jesus is risen!!!!
All: HALLELUJAH!!! (whistles & cheers)

GREETING

P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

OPENING HYMN

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: O God, you gave your only Son,

C: 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.

First Reading Isaiah 25:6-9

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8

MUSICAL SELECTION Cross Praise Choir

CHILDREN’S SERMON Carolyn Jackson

Gospel Acclamation “Jesus, Remember Me” #48, LMGM

GOSPEL Luke 24:13-49

Evidently expecting too find Jesus’ corpse, some of his women followers go to the tomb with embalming spices. After a perplexing encounter with the empty tomb and angelic visitors, the women become the first to proclaim the amazing news of resurrection.

Gospel responsE “Jesus, Remember Me” #48, LMGM

SERMON

Hymn of the Day

WITNESS OF FAITH

C: I believe in God the Creator, who made me and all things, who set me on my path in this world.
I believe in God the Savior, who is one with the Creator, who rescued me and all creation from the depredations of our violations against God and creation. This man, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, walked a path through this world, taking on human form having been born of a woman through the power of the Holy Spirit. He lived and worked in this world among people just like me. He walked God's path to death on a cross, and rose from the dead to open our pathway to eternal life.
I believe in God the Holy Spirit, my counselor and guide, who is one with the Creator and the Christ, who through the body and blood of Jesus brings me into communion with all people, past, present and future; who calls me to walk a sacred way of life through this world, caring for creation and the people I meet on the way, loving them, helping them, welcoming them without prejudice, being God's hands and feet in the world.

Prayers of Intercession

Offering and Preparation

offering

OFFERTORY HYMN

Offertory Prayer

E: Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth.

C: Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

DIALOGUE

P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PREFACE

P: It is indeed right and our duty and joy that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ, whose suffering and death gave salvation to all. You gather your people around the tree of the cross, transforming death into life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join them saying:

SANCTUS

C: Holy, holy, holy lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Words of Institution

P: The love of God flows among us: a never-ending stream, cascading down, running joyfully through our lives, washing us clean, filling our souls with the life-giving waters of salvation from Christ Jesus, the source of all life and the fount of all nourishment. For in the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ, took the bread, and after giving thanks, blessed it, broke it, giving it to all to eat saying, "This is my body which is broken for you." After the supper, taking the cup, he blessed it and gave it to all to drink saying, "This is the new covenant in my blood which is shed for you." As we have died with Christ so have we risen with him. Remembering this life saving grace and resurrection, we join with all creation in praising your name, now and forever.

C: Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: The table of life is spread before you. Feast on the goodness and mercy of God.

holy Communion

HYMNS DURING DISTRIBUTION

Prerecorded Music

post communion Prayer

E: We give you thanks, O God, that you make your home with us, bringing heaven to earth in this holy meal. Fill us with your Spirit as we go from here, that we may wipe away tears, tend to those in mourning and pain, seeking the healing of the nations, and bring to earth the presence of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

Benediction

P: The blessing of the Lord God Almighty, the blessing of + Christ, the Lamb who was slain, and the blessing of the Holy Spirit of truth be among you and remain with you always.

C: Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG

DISMISSAL & PEACE

P: Alleluia. Go in peace. Share the good news.

C: Thanks be to God.

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COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, March 31, 2013
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.
Thursday, April 4
Benedict the African, confessor, died 1589
Born a slave on the island of Sicily, Benedict lived as a hermit until the pope ordered all hermits to attach themselves to a monastery, at which time Benedict joined the Franciscans. Though illiterate, he was highly respected as a confessor and later superior of his community.
Saturday, April 6
Albrecht Dürer, died 1528; Matthias Grünewald, died 1529; Lucas Cranach, died 1553; artists
These great artists revealed through their work the mystery of salvation and the wonder of creation. Dürer's work reflected the apocalyptic spirit of his time. Though he remained a Roman Catholic, he was sympathetic to Martin Luther's reforming work. Grünewald's paintings are known for their dramatic forms, vivid colors, and depiction of light. Cranach's work includes many fine religious examples and several portraits of Martin Luther. Cranach was also widely known for his woodcuts.

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Thank you for worshipping with us today. Please feel free to participate fully in today’s service. Join with us as we sing, pray, listen, respond, greet and encourage one another celebrating God’s extravagant love for all people in Jesus Christ. You are especially invited to the meal of our Lord at Holy Communion where Jesus meets us through the bread and wine, his body and blood.

Cross Church Office Hours: Monday– Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on Fridays.

If you have a pastoral emergency, please call Pastor Michelle at 414.434.9620.

Announcements for the bulletin: Please turn all announcements for the bulletin in to the office by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Please email them to or leave a message on Sandy and Deb’s voicemail.

Bible Readings: April 7: 1st Lesson: Acts 5:27-32; 2nd Lesson: Revelation 1:4-8; Gospel:

John 20:19-31.

The first planning committee meeting for the 2014 Mardi Gras is scheduled for Wed., April 10, at 6 p.m. If you are interested in joining this committee, please come to this first meeting. All are welcome!

Upcoming Birthdays

March 31: Terry Spears Barnett

April 1: Brian Mickelson

April 3: Chuck Ellingson

April 3: Scarlett McFarland

April 5: Thongba Bouakongxaya

April 6: Cynthia Mounger

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

· There will be NO Sunday School and Adult Bible Study today.

· The Adult Center meets on Tues., April 2, at 9:30 a.m.

· Bridges tutoring will NOT meet on Tues., April 2.

· The Bread of Healing Empowerment Ministry meets on Wed., April 3, at 11:45 a.m.

· Bridges tutoring resumes on Thurs., April 4, at 6 p.m.

· Trustees meet on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. – noon.

· Cross Youth Praise Team will practice on Sat., April 6, at 10 a.m.

· Cross Community Gospel Choir practices on Sat., April 6, at 11 a.m.

· Cross Praise Choir practices on Sat., April 6, at 12:30 p.m.

· Worship is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, at 9:30 a.m. There will be Sunday School/Adult Bible Study following worship.

Second Lesson Readers April

April 7 Judi Hunter

April 14 Carolyn Jackson

April 21 Tom Jackson

April 28 Cynthia Mounger

If you have names of family or friends who should be taken off the prayer list, please let the church office know so that the names may be removed. Thank you.

Prayers of the People

Keith Adams - Nephew of Bonnie Williams DJ Johnson - Son of Ellen Johnson

Donneva Griffin--Granddaughter of June Torrence Richard Franklin - Cross member

Lois Glover - Cross member Bobby Riley - Husband of Aroma Riley

Kendra Haney - Daughter of Bonnie Williams Bonnie Williams - Cross member

Bertha Mounger - Cross member Pauline McCollum - former Cross member

Annie Harrell - Mother of Nikki Kendrick Keyva Riley - Cross member

Kathleen Hoffman - Pres Hoffman’s wife Brandon Hayes - Cross member

Joyce Briley - Adult Center participant Eunique Hayes - Cross member

Juanita Williams—Sister of Emma Nash Beatrice Hicks - Cross member

Cheryl Hayes - Cross Member Ophelia Callahan - Cross member

Michele Mitchell - Cross member Willie Mae Hunter—Johnson Hunter's mother

Marie Collars - Cross member Betty Marx - Cross member

Dorothy Hunter - Cross member Sally Jackson - Cross member

Shirley Mitchell - Cross member Dorian James - Brother of Keyva Riley

Frances Love - Cross member Gwen Mounger - Cross member

Lottie Harrell - Adult Center participant June Torrence - Cross member

George Aidoo—son-in-law of Marian Wasierski Rosie Thornton - Cross member

Minevra Williams - Roscoe Mounger’s sister Jacqueline Sims - Cross member

Frances Bryant—Member of Cross Verlene Wilson - Cross member

Wendell Taylor - Brother of Vallery Ferguson Joanne Middleton - Niece of the Riley family

Lisa Taylor - Sister of Vallery Ferguson Johnny Winston - Grandson of Ellen Johnson

Ed Williams - Cross member Antyon Holt Jr. - Son of Kendra Haney

Wil Ladwig—Partner of Emory Churness Lena Sommers - Friend of Brad Hausler

DeAndre` Williams - Son of Bonnie Williams Lonny Johnson - Son of Ellen Johnson

Janice Rahming - Friend of the Riley family Ellen Johnson - Cross Member