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Faith Lutheran Church in ValdersSharing God’s Word; Showing God’s Love; Serving God’s World.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship – June 2, 2019Seventh Sunday of Easter

GatheringPrelude and BellsWelcome and AnnouncementsP: We begin our worship in the name God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

Confession and ForgivenessP: Let us begin by clearing our conscience by confessing

our sins. We have not loved God with our whole heart and we have not always loved our neighbors as ourselves. Let us take a moment to reflect on your need for God’s forgiveness, and on Jesus’ redeeming work that sets us free. Silence for reflection.

P: Most merciful God,C: We have sinned against you in thought, word, and

deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not always loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

P: Let us lift up our hearts and voices in joyous response to this good news.

C: We lift them up to the Lord.

Opening Hymn “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!” vs. 1 – 3 #393

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.C: And also with you.

Hymn of Praise (Please Stand) “This is the Feast” Pg. 149 – 150P: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia.C: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose

blood set us free to be people of God. Power and riches and wisdom and strength, and honor and blessing and glory are his.

This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia. Sing with all the people of God and join in the hymn of all creation: Blessing and honor and glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. This is the feast of victory for our God, for the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Prayer of the DayP: Let us pray.C: Lord God of our salvation, it is your will that all

people might come to you through your Son Jesus Christ. Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the peace and love of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection, through Jesus, your Son, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Holy Baptism – Dane Fox Ott

Apostles CreedP: Do you Believe in God, the Father?C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. P: Do you believe in Jesus, the Son of God? C: 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.

P: Do you believe in God, the Holy Spirit?C: 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.

The ScripturesFirst Reading: Acts 1:1 – 11 In my former book I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem,

but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16 – 21 From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Message

Gospel Acclamation p. 142Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Gospel: Luke 24:44 – 53 The Final Resurrection Appearance Jesus said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the

third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.P: The Gospel of our Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ.

Message “Ambassadors for Christ” Pastor Jim WilsonHymn of Response “We All Are One in Mission” #576

Senior Recognition

Prayers of IntercessionPeople are asked to spontaneously speak aloud petitions that are marked with **P: Let us pray. Gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic church. Fill it with truth and peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it; where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in need, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

**Almighty God, lead your world from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace. May your love and peace fill the hearts of humanity. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

**God of all, with wonderful diversity of languages and cultures you created all people in your image. Guide all of humanity to be true caretakers of this beautiful world you have given us. Give us compassion for the less fortunate, that we would care as you have demonstrated your love for the world in Jesus, your Son. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

P: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever.C: Amen.

Offering Offertory “Let the Vineyards” #184Offertory PrayerP: Let us pray.C: Gracious Creator, you open wide your hand and

satisfy the desires of every living creature. With these our gifts, we offer ourselves to you. Help us to delight in your will and walk in your ways, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy CommunionGreat Thanksgiving Pages 152-153The Lord be with you.And also with you.Life 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.

It is indeed right… …we praise your name and join their unending hymn.Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, 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.

Words of InstitutionLord’s PrayerDistribution Hymns “Just as I Am” #592

Post Communion PrayerP: God of grace and abundance, with this bread of life

and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ and all His people. Now send us forth in the power of Your Spirit, that we may proclaim Your redeeming love to the world and continue forever, in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

BenedictionHymn “Lift High the Cross” vs. 1 – 3 #660DismissalP: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.C: Sharing God’s Word, Showing God’s Love, and Serving God’s World.

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The Men's Choir will meet today at 10:20 in the front of the Sanctuary. All men are welcomed to join us.

Serving Us TodayGreeters: Head Usher: Mark ZutzUshers: Mark and Jenniffer Zutz FamilyAcolyte: Mitchell ZutzLector: Don DomrathSound Operator: Quinten Robley Video Operator: Eric ThomsenProjection: Cassie ZutzCommunion: Joyce Sorenson and Stefanie Kaderabek

Serving Us Next WeekGreeters: Dennis and Marlene EvensonHead Usher: Mark ZutzUshers: Brian and Mary Thomsen FamilyAcolyte: Carter LenznerLector: Stefanie KaderabekSound Operator: Quinten RobleyVideo Operator: Mike LenznerProjection: Terry HuskeCommunion: Tiffany Jandrey, Stefanie Kaderabek, Earl Griffin

Known to have been hospitalized 1or in need of prayer: Ron Jones, Jo Jones and family upon the passing of her sister Joyce, Caroline Alfson, Lynn Burzynski, Melissa Bubolz and daughters Hope and Faith, (daughter of Dave and Terry Haupt), Janice (Ruh) Burkart, (Mardell Huske’s sister), Jones), Merle “Butch” Graf, (son in-law of Don and Delores Johnson), Sue Bellin (sister of Steve, Jeff and Jim Ahrens), Wayne Allen Huske (son of Wayne and Terry Huske).

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the following who are serving in the military: Darcie Bauknecht, Daniel Brandl, Corey Evenson, Gary Hildebrandt, Jeff Konz, Justin Mertzig, Chad Pohl, Steven Schmude, and Andy Schnell. If there are others we should be remembering, please inform the church office.

Last Week - Sunday: 79 Wednesday: 45 Offerings to the Lord’s work: $4,277.50

Fai th’s Opportunities June 2-9 Sunday 10:15 A.M. F. H., Pastor’s Class, Men’s ChoirMonday 5:00-7:00 P.M. Jazzercise

6:00 P.M. Televised Worship 6:30 P.M. Board of Lay Ministry Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Board of Evangelism Wednesday 12:00 P.M. Quilting 6:15 P.M. Worship Thursday 8:00 A.M. Quilting

“Be Thou My Vision” #793

5:00-7:00 P.M. Jazzercise Friday 5:15 P.M. Nine and Dine Saturday 8:00-9:00 A.M. Jazzercise 9:00 A.M. 2 nd Saturday Bible Study Sunday 9:00 A.M. Worship 10:15 A.M. Fellowship Hour, Pastor’s Class

This morning, we welcome Dane Fox Ott into God’s kingdom and our congregation through Holy Baptism. Dane was born July 30, 2018 to Jessica and Nathan. His baptismal sponsors are Crystal Brown and Molly and Mark Lentz. Grandparents are Margie Ott and Dave and Jill Neumann. Big brother is Sawyer Theodore Ott. We rejoice at Dane’s rebirth through water and the Word!

Check out the VBS wish list on the doors in the back of the narthex. Can you help? If so, items can be brought to the church office. If you want them returned to you, please include your name. Thank you!

Faith’s Pantry is in need of the following items for June: Boxed cereal (regular size), boxed skillet meals, Minute Rice (regular size), Rice a Roni, boxed mashed potatoes & variety of scalloped potatoes, pasta sides, bagged soup mixes, Jell-O and pudding, crackers, snack and granola bars, ramen noodles, pizza crust mix, cake, brownie and cookie mix, frosting, sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, powder sugar, chocolate chips, canned vegetables (NO peas, green beans or corn), baked beans, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tuna, soups, shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, tooth paste and tooth brushes.

June Stewardship—Quilts Valders Faithful Quilters, an ecumenical group, work in the Fellowship Hall Thursday mornings from 8:00AM until 11:30AM and a few quilters work on Wednesday at 12:00 PM. The ladies rip, trim, iron, sew pieces together, pin sides together, sew around and tie with yarn to complete the quilts. You do not need any sewing abilities to help. Materials always needed: large pieces of new or good used fabric, except fiberglass. Old bed sheets for fillers. Clean material only please. Thread for machine sewing, white polyester (Wal-Mart works best). Bright colored yarn. Donated material should be clearly marked Quilting and left downstairs under the coat rack. If you have questions, please contact Gladys Hansen at 775-4207. Your help is

appreciated.

Congratulations to our 2019 graduatesDylan Conrad is a graduate of Valders High School.Kyle Conrad is a graduate of Valders High School. Hannah Evenson is a graduate of Valders High School.Jessica Jeske is a graduate of Valders High School.Myranda Manke is a graduate of Valders High School.

Isaac Petska Isaac is a graduate of Reedsville High School. He is pursuing the adult apprenticeship for journeyman electrician. He will continue his employment with Hubbartt Electric.

Rachel RobleyRachel is a graduate of Valders High School and plans on attending Lakeshore Technical College and studying Accounting.

Erin Schwoerer

Erin is a graduate of Howards Grove High School and plans on attending UW Sheboygan to finish her Associate Degree, then on to UW Platteville for a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education and

Social Science with an emphasis in history.

Brock Soukup Brock is a graduate of Valders High School and plans on attending NWTC

and Platteville to study Mechanical Engineering\Linesman.

Eric ThomsenEric is a graduate of Valders High School and plans on attending Lakeshore Technical College in the Automotive Technician Program and continues working at M & S Auto in Valders.

Aaliyah Williams is a graduate of Lincoln High School.Taylor Zucchi is a graduate of Valders High School.

Cassandra ZutzCassie is a graduate of Valders High School and plans on attending Concordia University – Mequon pursuing a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.