Love is Alive
Death, fear, and hatred do not have the final word! Christ is risen indeed! God has raised Jesus to new life and extends this promise of resurrection to all people!
Bulletin
PRELUDE
“Messiah Overture- Allegro“ (G. F. Handel)
String Quartet
Christ is risen!
He is Risen indeed!
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed, alleluia!
INTRO TO “HALLELUJAH CHORUS”
CALL TO WORSHIP
“Hallelujah Chorus” (G. F. Handel)
Canticle Choir, Chamber Orchestra
Larry Bach, director
Christ is risen!
He is Risen indeed!
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed, alleluia!
HYMN
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
ELW # 365
Christ is risen!?
He is Risen indeed!
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Christ is risen!
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
9 AM- Kristin, Matthew, Shawna, & Arlene
10 AM- Pastor Matthew
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
“What a Beautiful Name” (Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood)
Elliana Meier, Alan Bach, Tim Graf, Worship Band
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
LORD’S PRAYER
INVITATION ANNOUNCEMENT
BENEDICTION
HYMN
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”
SENDING
Go in peace for Christ is risen! Alleluia, alleluia!
POSTLUDE
“Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds”
Tim Graf
Musicians for today’s worship
- Tim Graf (Director of Music and Worship)
- Elliana Meier
- Alan Bach
- Worship Band
- String Quartet
- Canticle Choir, Chamber Orchestra
- Larry Bach (Director)
- 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