9:00 Am Music Today Cross Road AS WE GATHER We Tend to Look for Things to Make Faith Easier

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Sunday May 2nd, 2021 – 9:00 am Music Today Cross Road AS WE GATHER We tend to look for things to make faith easier. Signs, wonders, or just little hints here and there would help. Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, "Come"? Our Risen Lord today calls you to come: Recognize God's presence; discern between faith and foolishness; not only expect problems, but field them when they come; reorient your thoughts about failure and see it as an opportunity to grow; wait on the Lord; And, ultimately, connect more deeply with God. The choice is yours to know Him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God's purpose for your life in the process. There's just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. Gathering Song One Thing Remains Higher than the mountains that I face Stronger than the power of the grave Constant in the trial and the change This one thing remains This one thing remains Your love never fails, it never gives up it never runs out on me Your love never fails, it never gives up it never runs out on me Your love never fails, it never gives up it never runs out on me Your love On and on and on and on it goes It overwhelms and satisfies my soul And I never, ever, have to be afraid This one thing remains One thing remains In death, In life, I’m confident and covered by, the power of Your great love My debt is paid, there’s nothing that can separate my heart from Your great love Your love never fails, it never gives up it never runs out on me Your love never fails, it never gives up it never runs out on me Your love never fails, it never gives up it never runs out on me Your love Your love is never ending, your love is never ending, your love is never ending Your love Your love is never ending, your love is never ending, your love is never ending Your love

CCLI Song # 5508444 Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Jeremy Riddle © 2010 ChristaJoy Music Publishing (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing) Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Vineyard Music USA) Bethel Music Publishing Welcome & Invocation Opening Song We Believe In this time of desperation when all we know is doubt and fear There is only one foundation We Believe We Believe

In this broken generation When all is dark You help us see There is only one salvation We Believe We Believe

We Believe in God the Father We Believe in Jesus Christ We Believe in the Holy Spirit And He’s given us new life

We Believe in the crucifixion We Believe that He conquered death We Believe in His resurrection And He’s coming back again We Believe

So let our faith be more than anthems Greater than the songs we sing In our weakness and temptations We Believe We Believe

Let the lost be found and the dead be raised in the here and now let love invade Let the church live loud our God will save We Believe We Believe That the gates of hell will not prevail for the power of God has torn the veil Now we know Your love will never fail We Believe We Believe

We Believe in God the Father We Believe in Jesus Christ We Believe in the Holy Spirit And He’s given us new life We Believe in the crucifixion We Believe that He conquered death We Believe in His resurrection And He’s coming back again We Believe We Believe We Believe CCLI Song # 6367165 Matthew Hooper | Richie Fike | Travis Ryan© Integrity Worship Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Life Worship (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Travis Ryan Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1530621 Easter Acclamation Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Confession & Forgiveness Pastor: Humble yourselves before God, confess your sins to Him, and implore His forgiveness. People: O almighty God, most merciful Father, I, a repentant sinner, confess to You all my sins and iniquities with which I have offended You. By nature I am a sinful creature. In thought, word, and deed I have continually transgressed Your Law. For this I justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of the sufferings and death of Your Son, Jesus Christ, be gracious and merciful to me, a penitent and contrite being. Forgive me all my sins and grant me the power of Your Holy Spirit that I may amend my sinful life and bear fruit in keeping with true repentance. Pastor: As you believe, so let it be. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Prayer of the Day Pastor: O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will. Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. Reader Dan Macejkovic 2

First Reading Exodus 1:22-2:10 22Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.” 1Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. 2The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. 3When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. 4And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. 5Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews’ children.” 7Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child’s mother. 9And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.” Reader: This is the Word of our Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Second Reading Mathew 14: 22-32 22Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Reader: This is the Word of our Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Third Reading Matthew 29: 1-10 1Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” Pastor: This is the Word of our Lord. 3

People: Thanks be to God. Children’s Message & Kid’s Church Song of the Day I Am Not Alone

1.When I walk through deep waters I know that You will be with me When I'm standing in the fire I will not be overcome Through the valley of the shadow I will not fear Chorus I am not alone I am not alone You will go before me You will never leave me I am not alone I am not alone You will go before me You will never leave me 2.In the midst of deep sorrow I see Your light is breaking through The dark of night will not overtake me I am pressing into You Lord You fight my ev'ry battle And I will not fear Chorus 3.You're my strength You're my defender You're my refuge in the storm Through these trials You've always been faithful You bring healing to my soul Chorus

CCLI Song # 7007821Austin Davis | Ben Davis | Dustin Sauder | Grant Pittman | Kari Jobe | Marty Sampson | Mia Fieldes© KAJE Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing))For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.comCCLI License # 1530621 Sermon If You Want To Walk On Water, You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat: “Facing Our Challenges, Conquering Our Fears” Creed – CATECHISM – Second Article of the Apostles Creed Pastor: As we celebrate the risen Christ this Easter season, we now speak together the words of the Apostles’ Creed regarding our Savior, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. People: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. Pastor: What does this mean? People: I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. Prayers of the Church Pastor: Friends in Christ, I urge you all to lift up your hearts to God and pray with me as Christ our Lord has taught us and freely promised to hear us. God, our Father in heaven, look with mercy on us, Your needy children on earth, and grant us

grace that Your holy name be hallowed by us and all the world through the pure and true teaching of Your Word and the fervent love shown forth in our lives. Graciously turn from us all false doctrine and evil living whereby Your precious name is blasphemed and profaned. Lord, in Your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor: May Your kingdom come to us and expand. Bring all transgressors and those who are blinded and bound in the devil’s kingdom to know Jesus Christ, Your Son, by faith that the number of Christians may be increased. Lord, in Your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor: Strengthen us by Your Spirit according to Your will, both in life and in death, in the midst of both good and evil things, that our own wills may be crucified daily and sacrificed to Your good and gracious will. Into Your merciful hands we commend all who are in need, praying for them at all times: Thy will be done. Lord, in Your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor: Grant us our daily bread, preserve us from greed and selfish cares, and help us trust in You to provide for all our needs. Lord, in Your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor: Forgive us our sins as we also forgive those who sin against us so that our hearts may be at peace and may rejoice in a good conscience before You, and that no sin may ever frighten or alarm us. Lord, in Your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor: Lead us not into temptation, O Lord, but help us by Your Spirit to subdue our flesh, to turn from the world and its ways, and to overcome the devil with all his wiles. Lord, in Your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor: And lastly, O heavenly Father, deliver us from all evil of both body and soul, now and forever. Lord, in Your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor: O Lord, Hear us now on behalf of those in our congregation and all who stand in need: Local concerns may be added by congregational elder here. Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen. Sharing Peace Offering King of King, Majesty King of Kings, Majesty God of heaven living in me Gentle Saviour closest friend Strong Deliv'rer, beginning and end All within me falls at Your throne

Chorus: Your majesty, I can but bow I lay my all, before You now In royal robes, I don't deserve I live to serve Your majesty

Presentation of Gifts Pastor: Heavenly Father, You are the giver of all good things, and Your Word makes clear that every good and perfect gift comes from You. We ask that You accept these gifts back unto Yourself and use them to Your glory. [Psalm 145:15, James 1:17] People: Amen. Holy Communion Preface Pastor: The Lord be with you. [2 Timothy 4:22] People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. [Colossians 3:1] People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. [Psalm 136] People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. The Words of Our Lord [Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25] Proclamation of Christ Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. [1 Cor.11:26] People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. [Revelation 22:20] Lord’s Prayer [Matthew 6:9–13] Pastor: Lord Jesus Christ, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: People: 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. Distribution O Come To The Altar Are you hurting and broken within Over-whelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is calling Chorus: O come to the altar The Father’s arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there’s no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling (Chorus)

Oh what a Savior isn’t He wonderful Sing alleluia Christ is risen Bow down before Him for He is Lord of All Sing alleluia Christ is risen Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you’ve found

CCLI Song # 7051511 Chris Brown | Mack Brock | Steven Furtick | Wade Joye © 2015 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1530621 God of Wonders Lord of all creation of water, earth, and sky The heavens are your tabernacle Glory to the Lord on high God of wonders beyond our galaxy You are holy, holy The universe declares your majesty you are holy, holy Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth Early in the morning I will celebrate the light When I stumble in the darkness I will call your name by night God of wonders beyond our galaxy You are holy, holy The universe declares your majesty you are holy, holy Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth God of wonders beyond our galaxy You are holy, holy Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me Father holy, holy The universe declares your majesty You are holy, holy Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me Father holy, holy Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth

CCLI Song # 3118757 Marc Byrd | Steve Hindalong © 2000 New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Never Say Never Songs (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc., 741 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin TN 37067) Storm Boy Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Meaux Mercy (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1530621 Jesus, Name Above All Names 1 Jesus, name above all names, Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord. 7

Emmanuel, God is with us Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. 2 Jesus, loving Shepherd Vine of the branches, Son of God. Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor Lord of the universe, Light of the world. 3 Jesus, Way of salvation. King of kings. Lord of lords. The way, the truth, and the Life, Mighty creator, My Savior and friend.

“Jesus Name Above All Names,” words and music by Naida Hearn © 1974, 1978 Scripture in Song Maranatha! Music. Used By Permission. CCLI License #1530621 Benediction [Numbers 6:24-26] Pastor: The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor and  give you peace. People: Amen. Sending Song Trading My Sorrows I'm trading my sorrows I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen I am pressed but not crushed Persecuted not abandoned Struck down but not destroyed I am blessed beyond the curse For His promise will endure That His joy's gonna be my strength Though the sorrow may last for the night His joy comes in the morning I'm trading my sorrows I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

CCLI Song No. 2574653 © 1998 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Darrell Evans For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License No. 1530621

Announcements *** TODAY *** Offerings: We would like to highlight the reverence of your offerings being returned to the Lord by praying over them at the altar during today's worship service. To do this, our ushers will be collecting your gifts by holding a plate at the end of each pew. For those unable to be reached, or those not comfortable passing their offerings, a locked box is available at the baptismal font to deposit envelopes before or after worship. As always, we welcome your online giving on our parish website. Masks in Worship: We strive to respect each other not only in faith but in physical well-being. While we no longer require the use of face coverings, we continue to provide them for all, and seek to respect those worshiping who may feel vulnerable in health by continuing to wear them in proximity. For increased seating options and comfort, pew ropes remain on the two side seating sections. After Sunday Worship Fellowship: Following Sunday worship, all are welcome to enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall for a time to get to know each other. Please consider volunteering to help with set up and clean up. Education Hour: Sunday School, Jr High Confirmation Class, and High School Youth education runs from 10:15-11:15 am downstairs. Sunday Morning Bible Studies: An adult Bible study will begin at 10:15am following Sunday’s service, studying St Paul’s Letter - Romans. Come and join in the Fellowship Hall. *** OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS *** Butterfly Release Memorial: Celebrate the life of a loved one with a memorial butterfly release on Sunday, May 9th. Cost is $5 for each painted lady butterfly. Order forms can be found on the welcome desk. Please place your order with payment in the offering plate. Orders are due today! Ascension Day Service: Please join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord with a joint circuit service at Shepherd of the Hills in Pewaukee on May 13th. Dinner will be served (New York Style Pizza) from 5-6:15pm with the worship service starting at 6:30pm. Summer Campfires: Maple, Ash, Alder and Applewood is free for your taking. You just have to haul it. Please see or contact David Sarandos. Easter Sermon Series: "If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat." April 11 “What’s Water Walking?” Chapter 1 April 18 “The Tragedy of The Unopened Gift” Chapter 2 April 25 “Find Your Calling and Get Your Feet Wet!” Chapters 3-4 May 2 “Facing Our Challenges, Conquering Our Fears” Chapters 5-6 May 9 Mothers Day “Good News for Cave Dwellers” Chapters 7-8 May 16 Ascension Day “Learning to Wait on Our Big God” Chapters 9-10 HOMES Small Group Study: "If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat." Feel free to purchase the book and join these groups meeting April 11-May 22 in their homes to study our Easter Sermon Series Study: Tuesday night at 7 PM in Oconomowoc-Scott Allen Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in SW Waukesha -Anita Marcheske Thursday afternoon at 2:30 PM in Delafield- Rev. Dr. Rand Thursday night at 7 PM in Wales-Tom Gitzlaff Friday night at 7 PM in SW Waukesha-David Sarandos *** MISSION & OUTREACH *** New Mission Envelopes: Please check out the new blue Mission Giving envelopes located in your pew. Utilize these to make a donation to the mission(s) of your choice and deposit with your offerings.

This Week at Bethlehem Sun 9:00 am Worship 10:20 am Youth Education Classes 10:30 am Adult Education Classes Wed 1:00 pm Summit Seniors in F.H. 7:00 pm Worship Fri 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal Sat 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study 9:00 am F.H. Reserved 1:30 pm Kusnier Wedding 4:30 pm Lange Baptism Sun Mother’s Day 9:00 am Worship 10:20 am Youth Education Classes 10:30 am Adult Education Classes