4.26.15 4th Sunday of Easter - Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
 Fourth Sunday of Easter 
April 26, 2015
The image of the Good Shepherd shows us how the risen Christ brings us to life. It is the
relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives
the shepherd authority. The shepherd's willingness to lay down his life for the sheep shows his
love. First John illustrates what it means to lay down our lives for one another by the example of
sharing our wealth with any sister or brother in need.
Inspired by Christ,
living and growing in faith,
we are a loving and open community
of worship, witness, and service in God’s world.
 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.
Sheep May Safely Graze
Prelude
J.S. Bach
Welcome
Call to
Worship
(Please stand as
you are able)
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
The LORD makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside
still waters.
You restore my soul, O LORD, and guide me along right pathways for your name's
sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear
no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head
with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I
will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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
The Lord’s My Shepherd
Gathering
Hymn
Apostolic
Greeting
ELW #778
Vs. 1 All, vs 2 Women, vs 3 Men and vss 4 & 5 All
P:
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.
O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into
your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole.
Make us one with you, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy
Please be seated. Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer of the
Day
 Word 
The Word of God comes alive for the gathered community
As God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached.
Children’s Sermon
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Dismissal
Song
Oh, Let the Son of God
Verse 1 only
1 John 3:16-24
Jesus' death on our
behalf is the
clearest demonstration of divine
love. This is the
very love we share
with others, not just
through our words
but especially
through our deeds.
In sharing such
love we fulfill
Reading
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We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us — and we ought to lay
down our lives for one another. 17How does God's love abide in anyone who has the
world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?
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Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 19And by
this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him
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whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows
everything. 21Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before
God; 22and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his
commandments and do what pleases him.
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And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus
Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24All who obey his
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God's
commandments.
commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he
abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.
R:
C:
Please stand as
you are able.
Alleluia
P:
C:
John 10:11-18
In language that
recalls the twentythird psalm, Jesus
describes himself
as the shepherd
who cares for his
sheep. He is
willing to die for
them, and he is
able to overcome
death for them.
Word of God, Word of Life.
Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the tenth chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel
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I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12The
hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf
coming and leaves the sheep and runs away — and the wolf snatches them and
scatters them. 13The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the
sheep. 14I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15just as the
Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. 16I
have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they
will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17For this reason
the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. 18No
one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it
down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my
Father."
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.
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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.
Hymn of the
Day
Please stand as
you are able.
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
ELW #773
Prayers of the Church
P:
Confident that the resurrection of Christ has defeated sin and death, we offer
our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need.
A brief silence.
A:
For the leaders of the church: bishops, pastors, lay professionals; … 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:
C:
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you.
After the greeting, please share a word of peace with your neighbors.
 Offering 
Please be seated. Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church is supported through the generous gifts of time,
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.
Anthem
The New 23rd
from the Billy Graham Film “His Land”
Ralph Carmichael
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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
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:
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
P:
C:
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
P:
C:
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…
Sing through one
time, then lectern
side sings 1 & 2,
pulpit side sings 2
&1
Words of Institution
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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.
Please be seated
Lamb of God
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
ELW #608
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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.
Please stand as
you are able.
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:
Life-giving God, we give you thanks for nourishing us with the bread
of heaven and the wine of love, Jesus our risen Savior. As you send us
into the world, guard us from the power of evil, keep us in unity with
all your people, and by your Spirit move us to testify to your grace in
our words and actions; through Christ our 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.
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
ELW #789
Benediction
P:
C:
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.
Announcements
Dismissal
P:
C:
Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ loved us.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Final from Symphony VI
Charles Marie Widor
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
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Sending Hymn
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
Coffee Hosts
CHURCH OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Rev. Arden D. Haug
Kenneth Vigne
Dawn Allan
Margaret Coleman
Bruce Sabatke and David Ackerman
Margaret Coleman and Kathy Hering
Sean Coleman
Linda Nelson, Mary Sabatke,
and Susan Melbye
Sean and Margaret Coleman
Marty Carlson
Ross Formell
Ross Bartels
Children’s Ministry Director
Diane LaMere
Caretaker
Dane Peterson
Office Manager
Linda Nelson
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CALENDAR
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
9:30 am
Worship with Holy Communion
Sanctuary
and Sunday School
10:40 am
Coffee Hour
Fellowship Hall
2:00 pm
Amann Recital
Sanctuary
MONDAY, APRIL 27
7:15 am
Kenwood School Program
Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm
Garden of Opera Rehearsals
Sanctuary
7:00 pm
AA
Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
9:30 am
Zumba
Fellowship Hall
5:15 pm
SA Support Group
Christy Room
6:30 pm
Garden of Opera Rehearsals
Sanctuary
7:00 pm
AA Spiritual Recovery Group
Christy Room
7:00 pm
Men’s AA Group
Room 201
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
10:00 pm
Bible Study
Christy Room
12:00 pm
Staff Meeting
Christy Room
7:00 pm
Confirmation
Christy Room
7:30 pm
Choir Practice
Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
12:00 pm
Al-Anon
Fellowship Hall
FRIDAY, MAY 1
9:00 am
Women’s Prayer Ministry
Christy Room
9:30 am
Zumba
Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm
Garden of Opera Rehearsals
Sanctuary
SATURDAY, MAY 2
12:00 pm
Upper Midwest Music Festival
Sanctuary
SUNDAY, MAY 3
9:30 am
Worship with Holy Communion
Sanctuary
and Sunday School
10:40 am
Coffee Hour
Sanctuary
12:00 pm
MN Music Teachers Forum Recitals
Sanctuary
STAFF
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PRAYER LIST
Please keep the
following friends &
members of our
community of faith in
your prayers of
thanksgiving or for comfort, peace, and healing:
Rob Ruff, Susan Amann, Scott Carlquist and
family, Peyton Berkland, Lucy Miller, Shirley
Robinson, Bernice Lindskog, Marlene Wilson,
Joyce Madson, Angie Smedlund, Sam Pederson,
Denise Johnson, Mike Martinelli, Jeremy
Fregien, Judy Reay, Maria Gonzalez, Linda
Sabatke, Norman Blobaum.
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Loved Ones In The Military
Please keep all the members
and families of the military in
your prayers of
thanksgiving and protection.
OUR SAVIOUR’S HOUSING
SHELTER MEALS
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING
Sign up now to make and serve a meal at Our
Saviour’s Housing in 2015. Lake of the Isles
Lutheran provides the meal on the first Friday of
every month. It’s a great opportunity to team up with
friends and have a meaningful evening of fellowship
with the residents. We need a volunteer(s) now just
for September 4th which is Labor Day weekend.
Cheri is unable to do it in September so we really
need someone to step forward. Contact Cheri Moe
(952 431-5226 or moeclana@aol.com) to sign up for
this service event.
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CAMPERS AND COUNSELORS WANTED
AT LUTHER PARK!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Eric Mechels 4/26
Brittany Oslund
4/27
Carolyn Hagford
5/2
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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Ed Peitso 4/26
Jillian Sundeen
4/30
We are excited to partner with Luther Park in Danbury,
WI to provide a fun summer Bible camp opportunity
for our kids (grades 1-12). It is a week of fun, faith,
games, singing, outdoor worship and relationship
building 24/7!
Go to their website at
www.lutherpark.com for more information and to
register. Information is also available in Fellowship
Hall. Lake of the Isles will offer $100 scholarships for
each of our congregation’s camp participants.
Do you have a college age child who loves working
with kids and is looking for summer employment?
Luther Park is receiving applications now! Go to their
website www.lutherpark.com for more information
about job opportunities and to fill out an application.
Must be 18 years old by June 1 to apply.
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DAY CAMP (4 YR OLDS – 6TH GRADE):
NURSERY
Children are always welcome in worship, however, if
the need arises, the Christy Room is available for
you and your child. Worship services are broadcast
into the room so you can stay connected. The
Christy Room 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
A local opportunity for our younger kids this summer
is a day camp offered by a collaboration of several
South Minneapolis churches, including LOTI. The day
camp will be hosted this year at Bethel Lutheran at
4120 17th Ave South in Minneapolis. It will be held
June 22-26 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The theme this
year is “Caught up in Creation”. Cost is $25 per
camper, $60 max for families. Scholarships are
available.
Registration forms
provided in Fellowship Hall.
and information
bone density screening, for men and women, used to
assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness
Package which includes 4 vascular tests and
osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our
member discount). All five screenings take 60-90
minutes to complete. In order to register for this
event and to receive a $10 discount off any package
priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or
visit
www.lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners.
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OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Please check out and “like” us on our Facebook page
at “Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church.”
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The women’s Bible Study group will begin a new 8
week session starting on Tuesday, May 5th. They will
be studying the Book of James by Beth Moore. The
time is yet to be determined. If you are interested,
please contact the church office, Janna Haug or Deb
Gilroy.
KRISTINA FROM DUVEMÅLA
CONCERT VERSION OF BENNY
ANDERSSON AND BJÖRN ULVAEUS’
MUSICAL
Eucharistic Choir and Soloists from the
Köpinge Church, Sweden
Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
Free will offering.
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WOMEN’S PRAYER MINISTRY
The Women’s Prayer Ministry meets on Friday
mornings at 9:00 for about an hour. If you would like
to join Janna, Deb and Linda as they pray for those on
our prayer list every week, they would love to have
you be a part of the group.
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EXTENDED CALENDAR
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED
We would like to add a few more people to our list of
coffee hour hosts so we can spread out the number of
times people have to serve. If you have not
volunteered before and would like to help, please
contact Linda in the church office at 612 377-5095.
Thanks.
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Of LOTI CHURCH SERVICES
& Events
May 2
Upper Midwest Music Festival
12:00 p.m.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Jill Gruys has organized a 2-hour shift at Feed My
Starving Children in Chanhassen on Saturday, May
16th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
May 3
MN Music Teacher’s Forum
12:00 p.m.
If you have not responded and are still interested in
volunteering, please e-mail Jill for more information
at Jill.Gruys@target.com.
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May 7
Kristina from Duvemåla
7:00 p.m.
LIFE LINE SCREENING AT LOTI
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church is pleased to offer a
preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading
provider of community-based preventive health
screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive
and painless health screenings on Wednesday, May 20,
2015. Five screenings will be offered that scan for
potential health problems related to: blocked arteries
which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic
aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta;
hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong
predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular
heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a
May 10
Mother’s Day Smorgasbord
12:00 p.m.
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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
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www.loti.org  churchoffice@loti.org  pastor@loti.org
1936-2015
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