4.24.16 5th Sunday of Easter - Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
 Fifth Sunday of Easter 
April 24, 2016
Easter initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and a new earth. The risen Lord is making all
things new. In the mystery of holy baptism God has made new people of us. Today the Lord Jesus invites
us to see everyone in a new light—through the lens of love.
Inspired by Christ,
living and growing in faith,
we are a loving and open community
of worship, witness, and service in God’s world.
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 Gathering 
Following the call of God’s Spirit, the community of faith gathers,
welcoming one another and praying for God’s mercy to fill the church and the world.
We invite you to use the prelude time to prepare your heart and mind for worship.
Prelude
Prelude on Earth and All Stars
K. Vigne
Welcome
Call to
Worship
Please stand as
you are able.
Psalm 148
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise God in the heights.
Praise the LORD, all you angels; sing praise, all you hosts of heaven.
Praise the LORD, sun and moon; sing praise, all you shining stars.
Praise the LORD, heaven of heavens, and you waters above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the LORD, who commanded, and they were created,
who made them stand fast forever and ever, giving them a law that shall
not pass away.
Let them praise the name of the LORD, whose name only is exalted,
whose splendor is over earth and heaven.
The LORD has raised up strength for the people
and praise for all faithful servants,
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning is now and will be forever. Amen.
Gathering
Hymn
Alleluia! Jesus is Risen
ELW #377
Vs 1 All, vs 2 Women, vs 3 Men, vss 4 & 5 All
Apostolic
Greeting
P:
Prayer of the
Day
O Lord God, you teach us that without love, our actions gain nothing. Pour into
our hearts your most excellent gift of love, that, made alive by your Spirit, we
may know goodness and peace, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. Amen.
C:
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.
Please be seated. Children’s Sermon
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Dismissal
Song
Bind Us Together
 Word 
The Word of God comes alive for the gathered community
As God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached.
Revelation 21:1-6
John’s vision
shows us that in
the resurrection
the new age has
dawned; God
dwells with us
already. Yet we
wait for the time
when the tears
that cloud our
vision will be
wiped away. Then
we will see the
new heaven, new
earth, and new
Jerusalem.
Reading
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I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had
passed away, and the sea was no more. 2And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem,
coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
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And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
“See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them;
they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them;
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he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for the first things have passed away.”
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And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things
new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6Then he
said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.
To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.”
R:
C:
Word of God, Word of Life.
Thanks be to God.
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Please stand as
you are able.
Alleluia
P:
C:
John 13:31-35
After washing the
disciples’ feet,
predicting his
betrayal, and then
revealing his
betrayer, Jesus
speaks of his
glorification on
the cross.
The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the thirteenth chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and
God has been glorified in him. 32If God has been glorified in him, God will also
glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33Little children, I am with you
only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to
you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ 34I give you a new commandment, that
you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
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By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one
another.”
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P:
C:
The Gospel of our Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from
true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things
were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate
of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was
buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he
ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will
have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is
worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the
resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen
Please be seated.
Sermon
Following the sermon, we will take a moment of silence to reflect on today’s gospel message.
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Hymn of the
Day
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love
ELW #708
Please stand as
you are able.
Welcome of New Members
Casey Christy and Andrea Reno
Nancy McCutcheon
Jennie and Ryne Nelson
Thomas, Cody and Jameson Rustad
Sarah Rustad
Jeff and Maggi Seybold
Jon Zachman
Prayers of the Church
P:
Rooted in the abundant life and love of Christ Jesus, we pray for the life of
the church, the lives of people in need, and the life of all creation.
A brief silence.
A:
Holy God, by your Holy Spirit reveal to us the saving work of Christ.
Strengthen your church… Lord, in your mercy,
C:
hear our prayer.
P:
Into your hands, God of abundant grace, we commend all for whom we
pray, trusting in your mercy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
C:
Amen.
Greeting of Peace
P:
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C:
And also with you.
After the greeting, please share a word of peace with your neighbors.
 Offering 
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church is supported through the generous gifts of time,
Please be seated. talent and treasure of our friends and members. In order to fulfill our mission and
ministry, we need to receive approximately $6,000 in offerings each week. We thank
you for your support and partnership in the proclamation of the good news.
Offering
Come Away to the Skies
Charles Wesley/ arranged by Richard Erickson
Come away to the skies. My beloved, arise, And rejoice in the day thou wast born;
On this festival day, Come exulting away, And with singing to Zion return.
For the glory we were First created to share, Both the nature and kingdom divine!
Now created again That our souls may remain, Throughout time and eternity thine.
We with thanks to approve, The design of that love Which hath joined us to Jesus's
name;
So united in heart, Let us never more part, Till we meet at the feast of the Lamb.
Hallelujah we sing, To our Father and King And his rapturous praises repeat:
To the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah again, Sing, all heaven and fall at his feet
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This Joyful Eastertide
Offertory
Please stand as you
are able.
A:
C:
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.
 Meal 
We lift our hearts with praise and thanksgiving as the table is set, and we
receive the bread and wine—the humble meal through which we are fed by
the presence of Jesus the Christ and united as the body of Christ in the
world
Great Thanksgiving
P:
C:
P:
C:
P:
C:
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.
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Offertory
Prayer
P:
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy…we praise your name and join
their unending hymn…
1.
Sing through one
time, then lectern
side sings 1 & 2,
pulpit side sings 2
&1
2.
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
C:
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.
Invitation to Communion
P:
Come to me all who are tired and heavy laden, and I will give you
rest. The table is ready. All are welcome.
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Lamb of God
Please be seated.
Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
ELW #364
Communion
Music
Distribution
Communion is by common cup or intinction: For the common cup, receive
a piece of the bread, and drink from the white chalice. For intinction dip
the bread into the brown cup with the wine (dark) or grape juice (light) as
you prefer, then eat. At Lake of the Isles, we practice open communion. All
who hunger for the presence of Christ in their life are welcome at this table.
Post-Communion Blessing
P:
C:
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and
keep you in his grace.
Amen.
Post-Communion Prayer
A:
C:
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 wipe away tears, tend to those in
mourning and pain, seek the healing of the nations, and bring to earth
the presence of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
 SENDING 
We receive the blessing of God and leave in peace,
Sent out to live the way of Jesus for the sake of the world God loves.
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Please stand as
you are able.
Sending Hymn
O Jesus, Blessed Lord
ELW #541
Benediction
P:
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord makes his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.
Amen.
C:
Announcements
Dismissal
P:
C:
Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ loved us.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Final from Symphony I
L. Vierne
You are free to leave during the Postlude or remain to enjoy the offering of music and praise.
Bulletin liturgy and hymnody reprinted under CCLI license #1821244 and or
OneLicense.net #A-704053
WELCOME
We thank you for celebrating the love of Jesus Christ with us this week, and we invite you back
again—for prayer and worship and to any of the events our congregation has scheduled. We
hope the message of God’s grace will guide and strengthen you as you grow in love and faith in
your daily life.
YOUR WORSHIP
LEADERS TODAY
Pastor
Organist
Choir Director
Worship Assistant
Ushers
Altar Servers
Reader
Communion Assistants
Rev. Arden D. Haug
Kenneth Vigne
Dawn Allan
Marty Carlson
Linda Nelson and Allyson Mawn
Kathy Hering and Margaret Coleman
David Hagford
Carolyn Hagford, Janna Haug
and Mary Sabatke
Chris and Vicki Hovda
Coffee Hosts
CHURCH OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Marty Carlson
Ross Formell
Ross Bartels
Children’s Ministry Director
Diane LaMere
Caretaker
Dane Peterson
Office Manager
Linda Nelson
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STAFF
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CALENDAR
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
MONDAY, APRIL 25
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
SUNDAY, MAY 1
9:30 am
10:40 am
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
5:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
10:0 am
12:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
9:15 am
6:00 pm
10:00 am
4:00 pm
9:30 am
10:40 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Worship with Holy Communion
and Sunday School
Coffee Hour
Recital
AA
SA Support Group
AA Spiritual Recovery Group
Men’s AA Group
Bible Study
Staff Meeting
Confirmation
Choir Practice
Al-Anon
Fringe Festival Auditions
Prayer Ministry
Wedding Rehearsal
Upper Midwest Music Recital
Amdahl/Anderson Wedding
Worship with Holy Communion
and Sunday School Service Day
Coffee Hour
MN Music Teachers Recital
Spicy Opera Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Fellowship Hall
Christy Room
Christy Room
Room 201
Christy Room
Christy Room
Christy Room
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary
Christy Room
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PRAYER LIST
Loved Ones In The Military
Please keep all the members
and families of the military in
your prayers of
thanksgiving and protection.
Please keep the
following friends &
members of our
community of faith in
your prayers of
thanksgiving or for comfort, peace, and healing:
Lucy Miller, Shirley Robinson, Marlene Wilson,
Maxine Peitso, Shirley Carlson, LOTI members;
Deb Gilroy and family on the death of Jim Gilroy;
The Wallin/Haug family on the passing of Janna’s
father, Robert Wallin; Mary DeVries and family
on the death of her brother; Sam Pederson,
nephew, and William Light, friend, of Jennifer
Cook; Mike Martinelli, family of Bruce and Mary
Sabatke; Maria Gonzalez, friend of Cheri Moe;
Judy Reay, friend of the Kuehn Family; Kim
Swiler, friend of Michelle McCreery; Oscar
Yanez, friend of Cheri Moe; Moses Evans, friend
of Rick and Suzanne Pepin.
Janna Haug 4/24
Matt Rand 4/24
Eric Mechels 4/26
Alice Gunter 4/29
Kayla Hoel 4/24
Caroline Clark 4/26
Britany Fleck 4/27
Jillian Sundeen 4/30
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE HOUR
TODAY TO MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
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STAFFED NURSERY AVAILABLE
Children are always welcome in worship. If the need
arises, however, the Christy Room is staffed with a
Nursery Attendant for your child. The Christy Room
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is located to the left of the sanctuary through the side
door at the front of the church and across from the
church office. If you need assistance, please ask one
of the ushers to help you. There is a baby changing
table available in the unisex restroom between the
pastor’s office and the sacristy.
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When: June 27-July 1, 9am-4pm, M-F
Where: Bethel Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave. S,
Minneapolis 55407
Who: 4 year-olds to 8th graders...and volunteers.
Cost: $25 per camper, $60 max for families.
Scholarships available. Make checks payable to Our
Saviour's.
Day camp info: http://oursavioursmpls.org/day-camp2.html
Day camp registration
form: http://oursavioursmpls.org/day-camp.html
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Jill Gruys has organized a morning at Feed My
Starving Children in Chanhassen on Saturday, May 21
from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
If you are interested in
participating,
please
e-mail
Jill
at
Jill.Gruys@target.com so we can have a really good
turnout from LOTI.
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Volunteers needed:
Volunteers needed for South Minneapolis Day
Camp (June 27-July 1)
ELECTRONIC GIVING
Help with logistics, lead an activity, share a special
skill or talent, or just provide a supportive presence.
Sign up for a few hours or every day. Training will be
provided. Please contact Martha (612-871-2967
option 4) with questions and suggestions about how
you can be involved.
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SCAN TO GIVE
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SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE DAY
MAY 1
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP –
DANBURY, WI
Sunday School Service Day, children will assemble
sandwiches for the homeless during Sunday School!
After worship, the entire congregation is invited to
assemble birthday gift bags for homeless children and
underprivileged children in Fellowship Hall.
We are called to follow Jesus and live like him –
which is not always easy! We need to be active
disciples, watching Jesus, listening, learning, and of
course, doing. Jesus tells us we are to take up our
cross and be followers of him through love and
service. Campers will learn to trust in God’s promise
as we feed, forgive, love, serve and pray…..the Jesus
Way!
Daily themes are: Monday- Feeding; Tuesday –
Forgiving; Wednesday – Loving thy Neighbor;
Thursday – Serving humbly; Friday – Prayer. See
you this summer!!
Donations of new toys and small gift items for
children ages 0-18 are needed.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL QUARTERS
FOR A CAUSE
If you brought home a donation tube filled with
M&M’s or would like to make a donation, now is the
time to bring your offerings to the church. The tube
can also hold a rolled up $10 bill (:>).
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Luther Park registration info here:
www.lutherpark.com
ASCENSION SUNDAY SERVICE
MAY 1ST
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South Minneapolis Day Camp: Peace ~
Salaam ~ Shalom June 27-July 1
On Sunday, May 1st, we will celebrate a festive
Ascension Sunday worship service with music by
Dietrich Buxtehude. According to the gospel of St.
Luke, 40 days after Jesus’ resurrection from the dead,
he ascended into heaven. In the church we often
celebrate this festival on the Sunday closest to this
date. This event is recorded in both the Nicene and
Apostles’ Creeds.
We'll be learning about our call to be peacemakers in
a world of many faiths through music, story, art, play,
field trips, and more!
What: A progressive ecumenical summer day camp
experience in South Minneapolis offering faith
formation in a fun, safe, Christ-centered and relational
setting. Includes worship, crafts, games, lunch and
field trips.
The special music for this Ascension Day, including
strings and brass, will be directed by Mischa Santora,
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former associate conductor for the Minnesota
Orchestra. The music is being sponsored by the
memorial gifts designated to LOTI in memory of
Brenda Haug, Pastor Haug’s sister. The service will
conclude with the sending heavenward of dove shaped
balloons.
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office to make your reservation. It is $27 for adults,
$12.50 for children between 5 and 12 and under 5 are
free. Please watch for the posted menu. Seating is
limited.
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EXTENDED CALENDAR
Of LOTI CHURCH SERVICES
BE THE MATCH WALK+RUN
MINNEAPOLIS
SATURDAY, MAY 14TH
VOLUNTEERS & RUNNERS/WALKERS
NEEDED
& Events
Heroes like you cure blood cancer?
Join the
Minneapolis Be The Match Walk+Run. Every year
thousands of patients need a marrow transplant, but
have no donor match in their family. They depend on
an unrelated marrow donor to receive treatment.
May 1
Ascension Sunday
With Special Music
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School Service Day
Birthday Gift Bags
If you are interested, more information is available on
the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall or go to the
website: www.bethematchwalkrun.org/minneapolis.
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May 6
Our Saviour’s Shelter Meal
Confirmation Class
SIGN UP NOW TO SERVE A MEAL AT
OUR SAVIOUR’S HOUSING
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal
for 40 the first Friday of every month for many years.
This is a wonderful opportunity for families or a group
of friends. Check your calendars and pick a month
now. You can reserve your month by calling or
emailing
Cheri
Moe
(952-431-5226,
moeclana@aol.com). She can provide you with
recipes for a crowd. If you are a Thrivent member, you
can apply for a Thrivent Action grant that will cover
the cost of the meal as well as some left over to
purchase the supplies that Our Saviour’s is always in
need of.
2016 dates still available: July 1, August 5,
September 2 and October 7.
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May 7
PRISCILLA CIRCLE
WILL NOT MEET
May 8
Mother’s Day Scandinavian Smorgasbord
12:00 Noon
Our Hands God’s Help
2020 W. Lake of the Isles Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55405
 612-377-5095 
Office Hours:
M-F, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
www.loti.org  churchoffice@loti.org
pastor@loti.org
1936-2016
MOTHER’S DAY
SCANDINAVIAN SMORGASBORD
MAY 8 AT 12:00 NOON
Reservations are being taken for the Mother’s Day
Scandinavian Smorgasbord. Please call the church
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