The Resurrection of Our Lord

Easter Sunday April 12, 2020

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He has been raised. Mark 16:6

Alleluia

Christ’s Lutheran Church exists to welcome people to faith in Christ Jesus; to equip persons with a faith that works in real life; and to send us in service into the world in Jesus’ name.

Christ’s Lutheran Church 700 East Pennsylvania Avenue Oreland, Pennsylvania

The Rev. Bill Vanderslice, Pastor

All weekly building activities and worship schedules continue to be suspended due to the coronavirus. Our schedule will be regularly reevaluated. Please note that the scripture readings and prayers in this program have been updated for April 12 for home devotional purposes.

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075 Office Phone: 215-886-4612 | Office Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm www.christs-oreland.org Email: [email protected] Bill Vanderslice, Senior Pastor: [email protected] Ken Selinger, Director of Music: [email protected] Elise Seyfried, Spiritual Formation Director: [email protected] Lorraine Pfeiffer, Administrative Assistant: [email protected] Sally Mead, Preschool Director: [email protected] Peter Carr, Sexton: [email protected]

In the event of a pastoral emergency, after office hours, you may reach Pastor Vanderslice by calling his cell phone at 215-534-2845.

2 Welcome to Christ’s Lutheran Church!

May you experience the joy of God’s presence as we worship together this morning. We are blessed by your presence!

Enjoy our gracious lobby to greet friends, guests, and visitors before the service. Please sign the guest book in the lobby if you are visiting with us today, and include your address and zip code.

Please allow others to enjoy quiet space and time in the pews as they prepare for worship. Our musical prelude begins our worship experience.

We encourage you to use this time to silently prepare to receive God’s Word.

WHEN YOU LEAVE…..Introduce yourself to someone you do not know.

Easter tulips were sponsored by those listed on page 27.

You may download an electronic copy of the worship program to your electronic device by scanning the QR code on the lobby bulletin board.

Cell Phones - Please silence your electronic devices before entering the worship area. We request that you put your cell phone on “airplane” mode to avoid any interference with the sound system.

An AED is located in the office hallway. There is an automated external defibrillator (AED) in case of an emergency.

Large Print Bulletins are available in the lobby, or ask an usher.

Activity Bags for young children are also available in the lobby.

A lobby speaker and windows make it possible to see/hear the service from the Lobby in case you need to step out for your comfort or for attending to young children's needs.

3 The Service

[Congregational responses are printed in bold-faced type.] ELW: the hard covered service book, Evangelical Lutheran Worship

The Prelude

Welcome and Announcements Moment for Reflection

GATHERING

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

Please stand in body or spirit.

Remembering our Baptism

In baptism, we are welcomed into the body of Christ and sent to share in the mission of God. We are called to live among God’s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.

People of God, do you promise to support and pray for the mission of the church as we connect to God, each other and the community? We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

Good and gracious God we give you thanks for the new life we share in baptism. Bless and sustain us as your children every day and throughout eternity. Amen.

4 The Gathering Song Jesus Christ is Risen Today Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 365 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 23.

All: Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

Women: Hymns of praise then let us sing, (all) Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav’nly king, (all) Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, (all) Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, (all) Alleluia!

Choir: But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He’s King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

All: (With Descant) Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia! Praise Him, all you heav’nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!

5 The Greeting

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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.

The Prayer of the Day

Let us pray together: 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.

6 Hymn of Praise ELW Setting # 3

The hymn continues on the next page.

7 Please be seated.

8 THE WORD

God speaks to us in scripture, preaching, and song.

The First Reading Acts 10:34-43

A reading from Acts Chapter 10.

34Peter began to speak to [the people]: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God.

9 The Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

A reading from First Corinthians Chapter 15.

19If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 23But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God.

Please stand in body or spirit.

The Gospel Acclamation “Be Not Afraid” ELW # 388

10 The Holy Gospel Luke 24:1-12

The Holy Gospel according to St Luke, Chapter 24. Glory to you, O Lord.

1On the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3but when they went in, they did not find the body.4While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” 8Then they remembered his words, 9and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated.

A moment of Prayer | Sung 2 times Holy, Holy, Holy – ELW # 473 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 23.

Repeat

The Sermon

Please stand in body or spirit as the hymn beings.

11 The Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia! Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 369 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 23.

12 The Nicene Creed

With the whole church, let us affirm our faith.

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

13 The Prayers of Intercession

Please kneel or sit as you are able for the prayers.

On this most holy day, let us pray to God for the church, the earth, and all in need, that the whole world may know the resurrection that God promises to give.

A brief silence.

O God of life, pour the life of your Son’s resurrection into your church. Make visible the unity we have in you. Show to each denomination the strengths of the others. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Give to the lands and seas the life of your continuing creation. Water the flowers of springtime, and nurture the growing crops. Bless all who protect your plants and animals. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Grant to all nations your life of peace. Keep us from war. Lead us into justice. Turn enemies into friends. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Raise up this assembly with the life of your Spirit. Reveal in our community the signs of Christ’s resurrection. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

O God of life, we praise you for the faithful who have met you in death. Bring us all through death into the life of your resurrection. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

O God, we praise your life. We bless your mercy. We honor your power. Transform all that is dying with the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Please stand in body or spirit.

14 The Peace

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.

The congregation shares the greeting with one another saying, “Peace be with you,” or similar words.

Please be seated.

The Offering

Musical Offering

Please stand in body or spirit for the Offertory Hymn.

15 The Offertory Hymn Give Thanks W&P # 41 or TFF # 292

16 The Offertory Prayer

Let us pray together: Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. 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.

The Great Thanksgiving

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.

The Preface for Easter

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

The Holy, Holy, Holy ELW Setting # 3

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The presiding minister continues with the words of institution.

The Words of Institution

Pastor: Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor and who, on the cross opened his arms to all.

In the night in which he was betrayed….

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever.

All: Amen

The Lord’s Prayer

Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

The Gathering at the Lord’s Table

Communion will be distributed on the congregational level.

We are strengthened and renewed by the real presence of Christ at his table.

Come forward by the center aisle as directed by an usher.

The pastor will place a wafer in your hand.

Gluten free wafers are available on the table as you come forward

Please dip your wafer into the first chalice (wine) or the second (juice). Return to your seat by the side aisle.

All are welcome to the Lord’s table!

18 The Lamb of God ELW Setting # 3

The Communion Hymns See next pages for hymns.

I am the Bread of Life Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 485 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 23.

The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 366 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 23.

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Please join in singing the hymns found on the following pages during the sharing of Holy Communion.

19 Hymn - Vs. 1, 4 & 5 I am the Bread of Life

20 Hymn The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done

21 Hymn Cares Chorus (sing 2x’s)

Please stand as you are able.

22 The Post Communion Blessing

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

Amen

The Post Communion Prayer

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 tend to those in need and seek the healing among the nations, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

The Blessing (From Romans 15:13)

May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Amen.

The Sending Song Christ Is Risen! Alleluia! See the next page. The Dismissal

Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ loved us. Thanks be to God.

The Postlude

Worship has ended. Let the service begin! ______

Service and hymns from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006. All rights reserved Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #14002-LIT. Used by permission. All rights reserved CCLI License # 1589737 One License # A 70825

23 Christ Is Risen! Alleluia! Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 382 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 23.

Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ loved us. Thanks be to God.

24 PRAYER LIST FOR THE WEEK

To add a name to the prayer list contact the office or Pastor. Please keep us updated on the loved ones you place on the list.

The prayer list has been updated. Those below are recent additions or have updated information. Those on the prayer list longer than six weeks can be found on the long-term list in e-news or the monthly Link.

Carolyn Bahm – recovering at home Kurt Baker – recovering from 2/14/20 rotator cuff surgery Kai Berray (Rejoicing Spirits) - surgery Debbie Brucker (Janine Asher, Karen Greilich, & Lori Stevens’ cousin’s wife) multiple myeloma Bev Campbell – recovering from January 6 knee surgery Jacquie Cannan (Marty Frantz’ cousin) double pneumonia due to COVID-19 Pete & Pat Carr – self quarantine with no symptoms after COVID-19 exposure Dennis Family (Hallman’s neighbor) – Ted Dennis’ mother diagnosed with COVID-19 Patt Dome Shirley Engle – hip replacement February 10 Eleanor Kleins – broken pelvis from a fall Dan Neely (friend of John Frantz) – cancer Maxine & Glenn Newkirk (in-laws from first marriage of Amy Jacoby) Scott Otterbein – hospitalized with COVID-19 Fred Rude – Abington Hospital Elaine Spotts (Shirley Engle’s niece) – cancer Elsie Stack – recovering from spine surgery Barbara Staller (friend of the Bortz’) – recovering at home Jacob Stein (Gail Polis’ 17-year-old cousin) – injuries from an accident Siobhan & Aiden Trainor (friends of Robin Griffin) - COVID-19 Karen Weirbach (friend of Amy Jacoby) Sam Weiss (Ross & Sue Frantz’ friend) – lung cancer clinical trial Keith Wilbur – COVID-19

We remember in prayer the family and friends of Nancy Hastings (Jon Rasmussen’s mom) who entered God’s eternal care.

WEEKLY MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES - SUSPENDED

Our regular weekly schedule of meetings, small groups and worship continue to be suspended to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. Our schedule at CLC will be reevaluated regularly. 25 MISSION TRIP ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER UPDATE!

As we cannot currently be together in church, our lobby bulletin board is still filled with unclaimed envelopes, numbered #1-#144. We are still planning to travel to Appalachia in late June, and still need to raise money for our week of service.

'We'd deeply appreciate any amount you'd like to donate! Please consider supporting our group of amazing youth and adults as we travel to care for others this summer! Decide on a virtual "envelope" amount you'd like to fill. Checks may be mailed to church:

Christ's Lutheran Church, 700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Oreland, PA 19075

Please put "mission trip" in the memo line.

Thanks so very much, always! God bless you and stay well!!

Love, The CLC 2020 Mission Team

DICTIONARIES FOR BOOKS THROUGH BARS

CLC youth and adult volunteers have been to Books Through Bars often over the years. This great organization sends books to prisoners across the country. Volunteers come to their West Philly location, select books from request letters, and pack them for shipping, There is currently a great need for paperback dictionaries (many of the inmates are studying for their GEDs, and otherwise preparing themselves for post-incarceration life). Can you help by purchasing a new paperback dictionary? Please hold onto them until we are able to be back in church again and can collect the dictionaries. Allison Uehling (who volunteers regularly) has kindly offered to take the dictionaries to BTB. Thanks for your generosity!!

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Give us a like & a follow on Facebook at Christ's Lutheran Church, Oreland & on Instagram at clc.oreland for CLC updates, events & photos.

ON-LINE GIVING AT CLC | Made Easy

It is convenient, simple, and secure at www.christs-oreland.org. You can also use your mobile device to make a contribution.

 Download the "Give Plus" app to your device from your app store.  Search for CLC by zip code 19075.  Make a one-time gift or create an account to make a recurring contribution to the General Operating Fund. Other choices of funds will be available in the future.

26 Easter Tulip Sponsors

Easter tulips were purchased by the following people:

Don & Judy Berger In celebration of family Marie & Joe Binkowski In celebration of our grandchildren – Reed, Brooke, and Drew Wes & Marda Craig In memory of our parents Paul & Janet Engstrom In celebration of our staff – Pastor Bill, Ken, Betsy, Elise, Pastor Jann, Lorraine Consy Finney In celebration of all the essential workers putting themselves out there during this pandemic John & Marty Frantz In memory of our parents In celebration of our children In celebration of our grandchildren In celebration of Hy Imhof Ross & Sue Frantz In memory of Joan Reynolds In celebration of Victoria, Brian, Pamela, Will, and Charlotte Ruth Grove In memory of Paul R. Grove In memory of Alice Barella In memory of Marie Durchsprung In celebration of first responders Don & Beryl Gutekunst In celebration of family both now and in the past Beth Hatch In memory of her grandparents Jim & Mallary Hatch In memory of their parents Hyacinth Imhof In loving memory of Bill & Grace Imhof Melnick Family In memory of John Winter and Helen & John Melnick Eunice Pfeiffer In memory of Bill Pfeiffer In celebration of family Jerry & Gail Polis In memory of Polis family members In celebration of our grandchildren Chris Reynolds In memory of past loved ones In celebration of present loved ones Elsie Stack In memory of my husband, Joe Stack Lori Stevens In celebration of mom, Eleanor Brucker, and CLC members at Fort Washington Estates – Pastor Hy and Ruth Smith Earl & Allison Uehling In celebration of Jenny, Abby, & Carly Bill & Marcia Vanderslice Dedicated to the Glory of God Paul & Bonnie Zieger In memory of loved ones

RESPONDING TO THE CORONAVIRUS

Please use good judgement, be cautious and don’t panic.

 Avoid handshaking.  Wash your hands regularly.  If you are sneezing, coughing or have a fever, stay at home and call your doctor.  Carry travel hand sanitizer.  Cover your mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing or sneeze or cough into your forearm.  Bring hand sanitizer to church and use it before receiving communion.  Wash your hands after entering a door.  Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, nose, or face.  Sanitize your phone, other electronic devices, and surfaces regularly. 27 VISITOR & MEMBER INFORMATION CARD

If you are visitor or congregational member please print the information, remove from the program, & place it in the offering plate.

Today’s Date: ______

Your Name: ______

Address: ______

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Home phone: ______

Cell phone: ______

Email: ______

I communed today.

I am visiting this morning. _____ 1st time _____ 2 or more times

I would like information about children’s programs. Ages ______

I would like information about church membership.

My home church is: ______

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I am a member. Please note a change in my contact information.

I am not currently receiving email announcements from the church office, please add me to the weekly E-News.

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Prayer Requests: Please add to the prayer list: (please state relationship & reason)

Message for Church Office / Pastor:

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