Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia....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

The Second Sunday of Easter April 19, 2020

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

Christ is risen.

He is risen indeed.

Alleluia.

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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 19

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.

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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.

We remember Ed Suloff and family

on Kathy Suloff’s birthday.

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.

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The Service is from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006. All rights reserved

Service music and hymns are used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #14002-LIT,

CCLI License # 1589737 or One License # A 70825.

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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.

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The Gathering Song Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 389

Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

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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: Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith in you and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Hymn of Praise ELW Setting # 3

The hymn continues on the next page.

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Please be seated.

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THE WORD

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

The First Reading Acts 2:14a, 22-32

A reading from Acts Chapter 2. 14aPeter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed [the crowd], 22“You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know—23this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. 24But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. 25For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; 26therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. 27For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. 28You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’ 29“Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. 31Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, ‘He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.’ 32This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses.”

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

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The Psalmody | Psalm 16 Be Not Afraid Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 388

Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

The Congregation will sing the following response:

1Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; I have said to the LORD, “You are my Lord, my good above all other.” 2All my delight is in the godly that are in the land, upon those who are noble among the people. 3But those who run after other gods shall have their troubles multiplied. 4I will not pour out drink offerings to such gods, never take their names upon my lips. Response 5O LORD, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot. 6My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a rich inheritance. 7I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me night after night. 8I have set the LORD always before me; because God is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Response

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9My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope. 10For you will not abandon me to the grave, nor let your holy one see the pit. 11You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Response The Second Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9 A reading from First Peter Chapter 1. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, 7so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, 9for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God.

Please stand in body or spirit.

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The Gospel Acclamation Halle, Halle, Halleluiah Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 172 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

The Holy Gospel John 20:19-31

The Holy Gospel according to St John, Chapter 20. Glory to you, O Lord. 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the

doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” 24But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”

Gospel reading continues on the next page

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26A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” 30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

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 3.

Repeat

The Sermon

Please stand in body or spirit for the hymn.

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The Hymn We Walk by Faith Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 635

Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

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The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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The Prayers of Intercession

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

Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

A brief silence.

Open the doors we close, O God, when we fear those who worship you in different ways. Guide us to unity and harmony so that we may come to respect and cherish our commonalities. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Open the paths we ignore, O God, when we prioritize financial gain and convenience over listening to the groaning of the earth. Inspire all to care for the world you have made so that living things might thrive. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Open the rooms we lock, O God, to those who live without a homeland or place of safety. We pray that generous nations offer refuge and peace for all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Open the hearts we close, O God, to the cries of those in pain. We pray for those isolated physically or emotionally through incarceration, addiction, mental illness, chronic suffering, grief, and all in need. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Open the ways of love, O God, in the pursuit of peace throughout the world, and bless the efforts of missionaries, healthcare professionals, activists for women and children, and relief workers, especially those who find themselves in harm’s way. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Open the way to eternal life, O God, as we remember those who have died in faith. Free us from the fear of death, that we embrace the peace you have promised. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Please stand in body or spirit.

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

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Please stand in body or spirit for the Offertory Hymn.

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

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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!

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The Lamb of God ELW Setting # 3

Hymn Cares Chorus Sing 2 X

Please stand as you are able.

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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 Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 380 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3. 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!

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Hallelujah! Jesus Lives!

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

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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 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 – recovering at The Mather House in The Hill at Whitemarsh 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

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.

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FAMILY TABLE - Sunday, April 19, 2020 - Virtual Gathering The Family Table meets weekly on Sunday mornings at 9 AM through Zoom Video Chat. Family Table also connects daily through resources and other material posted regularly to the Family Table Facebook page. Contact Elise at [email protected] for more information. TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 10 am - Virtual Gathering Our Tuesday Bible Study gathers using Zoom Video Chat. Contact Elise at [email protected] for more information. DAILY EMAILS – Congregational Connections and Communication A few folks have inquired if they can opt out of the daily emails from CLC during this stay at home time. Unfortunately, if you choose to opt out of the daily emails by unsubscribing to our Constant Content emails you will no longer receive electronic communications from the church office. We recommend that if the daily email is not an interest to you, please simply delete the email. Thank you for your understanding. DO YOU USE SOCIAL MEDIA?

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.

You can also go to the CLC website secure page at: www.christs-oreland.org/electronic-giving/ to make a contribution.

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RESPONDING TO THE CORONAVIRUS

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

Wash your hands regularly and avoid hand-shaking.

If you are sneezing, coughing or have a fever, stay at home. 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.

MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS Council adopts a new Mission and Vision Statement The Congregational Council has seen the need to revise our Mission Statement to offer a very concise statement for individuals to understand who we are as a faith community. Our Mission "Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church connects individuals to God, each other and the community." This understanding of who we are grows out of the CLC 2020 visioning process. Our Vision "Christ's Evangelical 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." Our mission and vision statements are not simply "words on a web page." We deeply believe that it describes the unique character of our church and community. Our "heartbeat" at Christ's Lutheran Church is welcoming, equipping, and serving others as disciples of Jesus! The Vision Statement has been CLC's statement of mission for several years. As a mission statement the wording is too long for folks to remember. The Council, however, felt the statement summarized our overall vision. It provides CLC with a clear vision of why we exist.

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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: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 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: _____________________________________ _________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________ Prayer Requests: Please add to the prayer list: (please state relationship & reason) Message for Church Office / Pastor:

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