ORDER OF SERVICE

May 4, 2025

SETTING 6  |  Third Sunday of Easter

Worship Assistant: Wendy & Chantel

Communion: Antonio & Maureen

Ushers: Alan & Olive

Readers: Bob & Debbie

Kitchen: Lisa

Closing: Brenda

PPT: Christina

Audio: William

Livestream: Michael

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC e-NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Play ANNOUNCEMENTS PPT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW 423

Shall We Gather at the River

Shall we gather at the river,

where bright angel feet have trod,

with its crystal tide forever

flowing by the throne of God?

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

On the margin of the river,

washing up its silver spray,

we will walk and worship ever,

all the happy golden day.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Ere we reach the shining river,

lay we ev'ry burden down;

grace our spirits will deliver,

and provide a robe and crown.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Soon we'll reach the shining river,

soon our pilgrimage will cease;

soon our happy hearts will quiver

with the melody of peace.

Yes, we'll gather at the river,

the beautiful, the beautiful river;

gather with the saints at the river

that flows by the throne of God.

Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

THE LORD IS WITH YOU…

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE (p 165)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE (p 167)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ACTS 9:1-6 [7-20] — Bob & Debbie

PSALM 30

REVELATION 5:11-14 — Bob & Debbie

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 171)

JOHN 21:1-19

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 666

What Wondrous Love

What wondrous love is this,

O my soul, O my soul!

What wondrous love is this, O my soul!

What wondrous love is this

that caused the Lord of bliss

to bear the dreadful curse

for my soul, for my soul,

to bear the dreadful curse for my soul?

When I was sinking down,

sinking down, sinking down,

when I was sinking down, sinking down,

when I was sinking down

beneath God's righteous frown,

Christ laid aside his crown

for my soul, for my soul,

Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb

I will sing, I will sing;

to God and to the Lamb I will sing;

to God and to the Lamb,

who is the great I AM,

while millions join the theme,

I will sing, I will sing,

while millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I'm free,

I'll sing on, I'll sing on;

and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on;

and when from death I'm free,

I'll sing God's love for me,

and through eternity

I'll sing on, I'll sing on;

and through eternity I'll sing on.

Text: North American folk hymn, 19th cent., alt.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

CONTEMPORARY CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

SANCTUS: (P. 173)

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

Lord God of love and life,

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.

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY OF OUR FAITH

THE LORD’S PRAYER (French – Chantel)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 174

COMMUNION SONG 1: ELW 661

I Love to Tell the Story

I love to tell the story

of unseen things above,

of Jesus and his glory,

of Jesus and his love.

I love to tell the story,

because I know it's true;

it satisfies my longings

as nothing else would do.

I love to tell the story;

'twill be my theme in glory

to tell the old, old story

of Jesus and his love.

I love to tell the story:

how pleasant to repeat

what seems, each time I tell it,

more wonderfully sweet!

I love to tell the story,

for some have never heard

the message of salvation

from God's own holy word.

I love to tell the story;

'twill be my theme in glory

to tell the old, old story

of Jesus and his love.

I love to tell the story,

for those who know it best

seem hungering and thirsting

to hear it like the rest.

And when, in scenes of glory,

I sing the new, new song,

I'll sing the old, old story

that I have loved so long.

I love to tell the story;

'twill be my theme in glory

to tell the old, old story

of Jesus and his love.

Text: Katherine Hankey, 1834-1911

COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 616

Jesus Remember Me

Jesus, remember me

when you come into your kingdom.

Jesus, remember me

when you come into your kingdom.

[3x]

Text: Luke 23:42; Taizé Community

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ELW 817

You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore

You have come down to the lakeshore

seeking neither the wise nor the wealthy,

but only asking for me to follow.

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

You know full well what I have, Lord:

neither treasure nor weapons for conquest,

just these my fish nets and will for working. 

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

You need my hands, my exhaustion,

working love for the rest of the weary--

a love that's willing to go on loving. 

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

You who have fished other waters;

you, the longing of souls that are yearning:

O loving Friend, you have come to call me. 

Sweet Lord, you have looked into my eyes;

kindly smiling, you've called out my name.

On the sand I have abandoned my small boat;

now with you, I will seek other seas.

Text: Cesáreo Gabaráin, 1936-1991; tr. Madeleine Forell Marshall

BLESSING

SONG: Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

ORDER OF SERVICE

April 27, 2025

Setting 10  |  Second Sunday of Easter

Worship Assistant:  Kenneth

Communion:  none

Ushers:   Olive & Alan

Reader:   Aiden

Kitchen:  Wendy

Closing:   Brenda

PPT: Barry

Audio: Antonio

Livestream: Aiden

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC NEWSLETTER INFO

ANNOUNCEMENTS (open Announcements PPT)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: EWL 619

I Know That My Redeemer Lives!

I know that my Redeemer lives!

What comfort this sweet sentence gives!

He lives, he lives, who once was dead;

he lives, my ever-living head!

He lives triumphant from the grave;

he lives eternally to save;

he lives exalted, throned above;

he lives to rule his church in love.

He lives to grant me rich supply;

he lives to guide me with his eye;

he lives to comfort me when faint;

he lives to hear my soul's complaint.

He lives to silence all my fears;

he lives to wipe away my tears;

he lives to calm my troubled heart;

he lives all blessings to impart.

He lives, all glory to his name!

He lives, my Saviour, still the same;

what joy this blest assurance gives:

I know that my Redeemer lives!

Text: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799, alt.

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE  (p 203)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE  (p 204)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

ACTS 5:27-32  (Aiden)

PSALM 118:14-29

REVELATION 1:4-8  (Aiden)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 205)

JOHN 20:19-31 (Gospel)

MESSAGE: Brenda Folvik

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 860

I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me.

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me.

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me,

singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.

Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me.

Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me.

Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me,

singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.

When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me.

When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me.

When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,

singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me.

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me.

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me,

singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.

Text: African American spiritual

OFFERTORY PRAYER

NICENE CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Indigenous))

SENDING SONG: ELW 427

For All Your Saints, O Lord

For all your saints, O Lord,

who strove in you to live,

who followed you, obeyed, adored,

our grateful hymn receive.

For all your saints, O Lord,

who strove in you to die,

who counted you their great reward,

accept our thankful cry.

They all in life and death,

with you, their Lord, in view,

learned from your Holy Spirit's breath

to suffer and to do.

For this, your name we bless

and humbly pray anew

that we like them in holiness

may live and die in you.

To God, the Father, Son,

and Spirit, ever blest,

the One in Three, the Three in One,

be endless praise addressed.

Text: Richard Mant, 1776-1848, alt.

BLESSING

SONG OF PEACE

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

Order of Service

April 20, 2025

Setting 7  |  Easter Day

Assisting Minister: Sarah

Communion:  Wendy & Antonio

Ushers:  Larry & Sherry

Reader:  Maureen

Kitchen:  Olive

Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

PPT:  Crystal

Audio:  Hans

Livestream:  Peter

WELCOME

LINKS TO BULLETIN & TRANSLATION

TLC NEWSLETTER INFO

ANNOUNCEMENTS – separate PPT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP

GATHERING SONG: ELW-365

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

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!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!

unto Christ, our heav'nly king, Alleluia!

who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!

sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

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!

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!

Text: Latin carol, 14th cent., sts. 1-3; tr. J. Walsh, Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, st. 4

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

GREETING

KYRIE  (p 175)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE  (p 176)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

ACTS 10:34-43  (Maureen)

PSALM 118:1-2, 14-24

1 CORINTHIANS 15:19-26  (Maureen)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION  (p 179)

JOHN 20:1-18

MESSAGE: Pastor Jennifer

OFFERING

SONG OF THE DAY: ELW 392

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus;

his the sceptre, his the throne;

Alleluia! his the triumph,

his the victory alone.

Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion

thunder like a mighty flood:

"Jesus out of ev'ry nation

has redeemed us by his blood."

Alleluia! Not as orphans

are we left in sorrow now;

Alleluia! he is near us;

faith believes, nor questions how.

Though the cloud from sight received him

when the forty days were o'er,

shall our hearts forget his promise:

"I am with you evermore"?

Alleluia! Bread of heaven,

here on earth our food, our stay;

Alleluia! here the sinful

flee to you from day to day.

Intercessor, friend of sinners,

earth's redeemer, hear our plea

where the songs of all the sinless

sweep across the crystal sea.

Alleluia! King eternal,

Lord omnipotent we own;

Alleluia! born of Mary,

earth your footstool, heav'n your throne.

As within the veil you entered,

robed in flesh, our great high priest,

here on earth both priest and victim

in the eucharistic feast.

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus;

his the sceptre, his the throne;

Alleluia! his the triumph,

his the victory alone.

Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion

thunder like a mighty flood:

"Jesus out of ev'ry nation

has redeemed us by his blood."

Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898, alt.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

APOSTLES’ CREED

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

WE PROCLAIM THE MYSTERY…

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Sung)

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

LAMB OF GOD (p 182)

COMMUNION SONG 1:

ROCK OF MY SALVATION       

You are the rock of my salvation.

You are the strength of my life.

You are my hope and my inspiration.

Lord unto You will I cry.

I believe in you, believe in you,

For your faithful love to me.

You have been my help in time of need.

Lord unto You will I cleave.

You are the rock of my salvation.

You are the strength of my life.

You are my hope and my inspiration.

Lord unto You will I cry.

I believe in you, believe in you,

For your faithful love to me.

You have been my help in time of need.

Lord unto You will I cleave.

You are the rock of my salvation.

You are the strength of my life.

You are the strength of my life.

You are the strength of my life.

Teresa Miller  |  CCLI Song #30756

COMMUNION SONG 2: ELW 374

Day of Arising

Day of arising,

Christ on the roadway,

unknown companion walks with his own.

When they invite him,

as fades the first day,

and bread is broken, Christ is made known.

When we are walking,

doubtful and dreading,

blinded by sadness, slowness of heart,

yet Christ walks with us,

ever awaiting

our invitation: Stay, do not part.

Lo, I am with you,

Jesus has spoken.

This is Christ's promise, this is Christ's sign:

when the church gathers,

when bread is broken,

there Christ is with us in bread and wine.

Christ, our companion,

hope for the journey,

bread of compassion, open our eyes.

Grant us your vision,

set all hearts burning

that all creation with you may rise.

Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953

Text © 1996 Susan Palo Cherwien, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING SONG: ELW 361

The Day of Resurrection!

The day of resurrection!

Earth, tell it out abroad,

the passover of gladness,

the passover of God.

From death to life eternal,

from sin's dominion free,

our Christ has brought us over

with hymns of victory.

Let hearts be purged of evil

that we may see aright

the Lord in rays eternal

of resurrection light,

and list'ning to his accents,

may hear, so calm and plain,

his own "All hail!" and hearing,

may raise the glad refrain.

Now let the heav'ns be joyful,

let earth its song begin,

the round world keep high triumph

and all that is therein.

Let all things, seen and unseen,

their notes of gladness blend;

for Christ the Lord has risen,

our joy that has no end!

All praise to God the Father,

all praise to Christ the Son,

all praise to God the Spirit,

eternal Three in One!

Let all the ransomed number

fall down before the throne,

and honour, pow'r, and glory

ascribe to God alone!

Text: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.

BLESSING

Song of Peace

Peace to the children of Israel.

Peace to the children of Ishmael.

Peace to the children of all the world

All the world shall live in peace.

Shalom. Salaam. Shalom. Salaam.
Shalom. Salaam.

All the world shall live in peace.

SENDING

SHARING THE PEACE

Order of Service

April 18, 2025

Tenebrae  |  Good Friday

Assisting Minister: Brenda

Communion:  none

Ushers:  Sarah & Olive

Readers:  Wendy, Aiden, Kenneth, Maureen

Kitchen:  Olive

Closing:  Brenda & Gerry

PPT:  Barry

Audio:  Hans

Livestream:  Aiden

MORE THAN ONE KIND OF DYING (Tenebrae intro)

PRELUDE

OPENING PRAYER

HYMN 1: ELW 666

What Wondrous Love Is This

What wondrous love is this,

O my soul, O my soul!

What wondrous love is this, O my soul!

What wondrous love is this

that caused the Lord of bliss

to bear the dreadful curse

for my soul, for my soul,

to bear the dreadful curse for my soul?

When I was sinking down,

sinking down, sinking down,

when I was sinking down, sinking down,

When I was sinking down

beneath God's righteous frown,

Christ laid aside his crown

for my soul, for my soul,

Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb

I will sing, I will sing;

to God and to the Lamb I will sing;

to God and to the Lamb,

who is the great I AM,

while millions join the theme,

I will sing, I will sing,

while millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I'm free,

I'll sing on, I'll sing on;

and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on;

and when from death I'm free,

I'll sing God's love for me,

and through eternity

I'll sing on, I'll sing on;

and through eternity I'll sing on.

Text: North American folk hymn, 19th cent., alt.

HIS FIRST SACRIFICE: THE INCARNATION

JOHN 1:1-5, 14  (Wendy)

PHILIPPIANS 2:5-8  (Wendy)

THE FIRST CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED

HIS SECOND SACRIFICE: THE PASSION

HYMN 2: ELW 666

At the Cross (Love Ran Red)

There’s a place where mercy reigns

And never dies

There’s a place where streams of grace

Flow deep and wide

Where all the love I’ve ever found

Comes like a flood

Comes flowing down

At the cross at the cross

I surrender my life

I’m in awe of You, I’m in awe of You

Where Your love ran red

And my sin washed white

I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus

There’s a place where sin and shame

Are powerless

Where my heart has peace with God

And forgiveness

Where all the love I’ve ever found

Comes like a flood

Comes flowing down

At the cross, at the cross

I surrender my life

I’m in awe of You, I’m in awe of You

Where Your love ran red

And my sin washed white

I owe all to You, I owe all to You

Here my hope is found

Here on holy ground

Here I bow down, here I bow down

Here arms open wide

Here You saved my life

Here I bow down, here I bow

At the cross, at the cross

I surrender my life

I’m in awe of You, I’m in awe of You

Where Your love ran red

And my sin washed white

I owe all to You, I owe all to You

I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus

[2X]

CCLI #7017786

MARK 11:1-11  (Aiden)

THE SECOND CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED

HYMN 3: ELW 325

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me

I want Jesus to walk with me;

I want Jesus to walk with me;

all along my pilgrim journey,

Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

In my trials, Lord, walk with me;

in my trials, Lord, walk with me;

when my heart is almost breaking,

Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

When I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me;

when I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me;

when my head is bowed in sorrow,

Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

I want Jesus to walk with me;

I want Jesus to walk with me;

all along my pilgrim journey,

Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

Text: African American spiritual

MARK 14:12-20  (Kenneth)

HYMN 4: ELW 616

JESUS REMEMBER ME

Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.

Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.

[3X]

Text: Luke 23:42; Taizé Community

THE THIRD CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED

MARK 14:32-42  (Maureen)

THE FOURTH CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED

HYMN 5: ELW 347 v.1-3

GO TO DARK GETHSEMANE  

Go to dark Gethsemane,

all who feel the tempter's pow'r;

your Redeemer's conflict see.

Watch with him one bitter hour;

turn not from his griefs away;

learn from Jesus Christ to pray.

Follow to the judgment hall,

view the Lord of life arraigned;

oh, the wormwood and the gall!

Oh, the pangs his soul sustained!

Shun not suff'ring, shame, or loss;

learn from him to bear the cross.

Calv'ry's mournful mountain climb;

there, adoring at his feet,

mark that miracle of time,

God's own sacrifice complete.

"It is finished!" hear him cry;

learn from Jesus Christ to die.

Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854

ISAIAH 53:3-9  (Wendy)

THE FIFTH CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED

HYMN 6: ELW 349

Ah, Holy Jesus

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended

that we to judge thee have in hate pretended?

By foes derided, by thine own rejected,

O most afflicted.

Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee?

Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee.

'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee;

I crucified thee.

Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered;

the slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered;

for our atonement, while we nothing heeded,

God interceded.

For me, kind Jesus, was thine incarnation,

thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation;

thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,

for my salvation.

Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee,

I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee;

think on thy pity and thy love unswerving,

not my deserving.

Text: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; tr. Robert Bridges, 1844-1930

HIS THIRD SACRIFICE: HIS DEATH

LUKE 23:44-49  (Maureen)

THE SIXTH CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED

HYMN 7: ELW 351

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

O sacred head, now wounded,

with grief and shame weighed down,

now scornfully surrounded

with thorns, thine only crown;

O sacred head, what glory,

what bliss till now was thine!

Yet, though despised and gory,

I joy to call thee mine.

How pale thou art with anguish,

with sore abuse and scorn;

how does thy face now languish,

which once was bright as morn!

Thy grief and bitter passion

were all for sinners' gain;

mine, mine was the transgression,

but thine the deadly pain.

What language shall I borrow

to thank thee, dearest friend,

for this thy dying sorrow,

thy pity without end?

Oh, make me thine forever,

and should I fainting be,

Lord, let me never, never

outlive my love to thee.

Lord, be my consolation;

shield me when I must die;

remind me of thy passion

when my last hour draws nigh.

These eyes, new faith receiving,

from thee shall never move;

for all who die believing

die safely in thy love.

Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607–1676, based on Arnulf of Louvain, d. 1250; tr. composite

HIS FOURTH SACRIFICE: FORSAKEN

HEBREWS 5:7-9  (Kenneth)

THE SEVENTH CANDLE IS EXTINGUISHED

SILENCE

WORSHIP TEAM SINGS ALONE:  ELW353

WERE YOU THERE

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble,

tremble.

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.

Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there when they pierced him in the side?

Were you there when they pierced him in the side?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble,

tremble.

Were you there when they pierced him in the side?

Were you there when the sun refused to shine?

Were you there when the sun refused to shine?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble,

tremble.

Were you there when the sun refused to shine?

Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble,

tremble.

Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Text: African American spiritual

SILENCE

TOLLING OF THE BELL

DEPART IN SILENCE