Easter Sunday — 8:00 AM Service

PRELUDE
“Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” (arr. Tim Graf)
Tim Graf

Pastor: Christ is Risen!
ALL: He is risen indeed!
Pastor: Christ is Risen!
ALL: He is risen indeed!
Pastor: Christ is Risen!
ALL: He is risen indeed, alleluia!

HYMN
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
ELW # 365

Pastor: Christ is Risen!
ALL: He is risen indeed!
Pastor: Christ is Risen!
ALL: He is risen indeed!
Pastor: Christ is Risen!
ALL: He is risen indeed, alleluia!

WELCOME

PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Pastor Kristin, Pastor Matthew, Shawna, Arlene

SONG
“What a Beautiful Name” (Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood)
Elliana Meier, Alan Bach, Tim Graf, Worship Band

HOLY GOSPEL
Luke 24:1-12

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The 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. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But 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 Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“Love is Alive!”
Pastor Peter

OFFERING

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Rejoice, O My Spirit” (Johann Ludwig Bach)
Josh Eidem, Tim Graf

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER

INVITATION ANNOUNCEMENT

BENEDICTION
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

HYMN
“Thine is the Glory” (St. 1 & 3)
ELW # 376

SENDING
Go in peace for Christ is risen! Alleluia, alleluia!

POSTLUDE
“Easter Fanfare“ (Thomas Chesterton)
Barb Carroll

Jim and Beth Morris — In memory of Our parents and niece Katie
Karen Bachman Thull — In celebration of Lynn, Lauren, Brayden, Hannah, and Vincent
Tom & Cheryl Harjes — In memory of George & Charlotte Burman and Bill Harjes
Peter and Michele Johnson — In memory of David Johnson and Wayne Kewitsch Sr
Ray and Linda Wood — In celebration of Miles, Graham and Luke
Ray and Linda Wood — In celebration of Donut Holes and Eaters
The Henschen Family — In memory of Papa John
Donovan Family — In memory of Ken Donovan
Keith, Kari & Rylen Carlson — In celebration of Everyone showing peace, love and kindness in the world
Steve & Nancy Geolat — In memory of Our parents, Joe & Borg Geolat and Chet & Marie Moberg
Dave & Lori Goble — In memory of Loved ones who have passed on
Terry & Nancy S. McCormick & Family — In memory of Ray & Hertha Sheatsley, Tom & Gladys McCormick, Nancy K. McCormick, Jeanne S. King
Cindy Funk — In honor of Staff
Bob and Carol Webster — In memory of Our parents
Russ Johnson, Sue Thomas, Kirsten Johnson — In memory of Yvonne Johnson
Gena Gerard — In memory of Eugene “Gerard”
Jay and Vickie Martin — In memory of Edna Martin
Everett Eagan — In honor of Evan H.
The Klauda & Hansen Families — In memory of Judy & Jim Hansen
Tom and Debbie Larson — In memory of Our parents, Ruth & Richard, and Ken & Bea
Wes and Pat Johnson — In memory of Wesley David Johnson Jr.
Ralph and Mary Hanson — In memory of Our Son‑in‑Law, Collin Buzzell
Ralph and Mary Hanson — In honor of Our Parents
Ralph and Mary Hanson — In celebration of St. Andrew’s 50th Anniversary
Dale and Ruth Bachman — In memory of Parents and Grandparents
Ruth and Dale Bachman — In honor of St. Andrew Staff
Ruth and Dale Bachman — In celebration of Children and Grandchildren
Anonymous — In memory of Muriel Lemmer, Leone Maki, Alma Lemmer
Chris and Lisa Kraft — In memory of Parents, Grandparents, and Friends
Paul and Marjean Skoog — In memory of Our Parents
Leslie Martens and Scott Hugdahl — In memory of Our Family Members Who have passed
Leslie Martens and Scott Hugdahl — In honor of our grandchildren

Musicians for today’s worship

Tim Graf (Director of Music and Worship)
Barb Carroll (Organist)
Josh Eidem
Chris Sasik

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