Sunday, April 26 , 2015 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
900 Main Street Brockton, MA 02301
www.firstevlutheran.org
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
A Congregation of the
900 Main Street
Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Telephone: 508-586-9021 Fax: 508-583-5501
Website: www.firstevlutheran.org
Ministers: The Members of First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor: Reverend Edward W. Sproul
E-mail: ed.sproul@gmail.com Cell: 774-633-6747
Parish Administrator: James E. Benson
E-mail: jbenson@firstevlutheran.org Cell: 508-207-8746
Church/Financial Secretary: Paula M. Fedele
E-mail: pfedele@firstevlutheran.org
Interim Organist: David Burnham Sexton: Brian Gagne
Pastors Emeriti: Reverend Michael P. Fruth, Ph.D., Pastor of FELC for 29 years
Reverend Kenneth W. Hilston, Jr., Assistant Pastor & Pastor of FELC for 31 years
Minister of Music Emerita: Hope E. Mehaffey, Minister of Music at FELC for 53 years
The Altar Flowers are given to the Greater Glory of God and in memory of
all our departed sisters of Pastor’s Aid.
Acolytes: Katarina Sousa & Ashley Burke Crucifer: Angela Burke
Lector: Ruth Johnson
Assisting Minister: Jim Benson
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Vision Statement
Our vision is to become a visible, outreaching community resource consisting of diverse, active,
enthusiastic and supportive Christians of all ages, working together with dynamic leadership and
ministering to the spiritual and social needs of the congregation and community.
Our Mission Statement
Gathered in Christ, Together We Serve
We welcome all who worship with us this day and invite to the
Lord’s Table all who are baptized in the name of the Triune God.
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Sunday, April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
PRELUDE
David Burnham, Organist
Variations: “O filii et filiae”
Naji Hakim
ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people,
turning us from our sin to live for you alone.
Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin,
receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness
of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Silence is kept for reflection
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are captive to sin
and cannot free ourselves.
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 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.
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.
Amen.
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PROCESSIONAL HYMN
The assembly stands and faces the processional cross.
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“My Shepherd, You Supply My Need”
Resignation
GREETING
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.
HYMN OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. 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 Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
THE FIRST READING: Acts 4: 5-12
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The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6with Annas the high
priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7When they
had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did
you do this?" 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and
elders, 9if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and
are asked how this man has been healed, 10let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of
Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. 11This Jesus is
'the stone that was rejected by you, the builders;
it has become the cornerstone.'
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There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved."
The Lesson Ends: Lector: The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God
(in place of today’s Psalm, the congregation shall sing hymn
“The Lord’s My Shepherd”
778)
Brother James’ Air
THE SECOND READING: 1 John 3:16-24
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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 20whenever 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 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.
The Lesson Ends: Lector: The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL: JOHN 10:11-18
The gospel is announced. The holy gospel according to Saint John the tenth chapter.
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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."
The gospel concludes:
The gospel of the Lord.
Congregation: Praise to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
9:00 AM
SERMON
Pastor Ed Sproul
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HYMN OF THE DAY
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
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St. Columba
NICENE CREED
7:45 AM
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.
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SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
9:00 AM
During the hymn the candidate for baptism and parents and sponsors gather with the minister at
the font. The pastor address the parents and sponsors:
In baptism our gracious heavenly Father frees us from sin and death by joining us to the death
and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are born children of a fallen humanity; by water
and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made members of the church, the body of
Christ. Living with Christ and in the communion of saints, we grow in faith, love, and obedience
to the will of God.
Sponsors present the candidate: We present Anthony Sean Hutchings for the Sacrament of
Holy Baptism.
The pastor addresses the parents and sponsors:
Called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have Anthony
Sean Hutchings baptized into Christ?
Response: I do.
The pastor continues:
As you bring Anthony to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities:
to live with him among God's faithful people,
bring him to the word of God and the holy supper,
teach him the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments,
place in his hands the holy scriptures,
and nurture him in faith and prayer,
so that Anthony in may learn to trust God,
proclaim Christ through word and deed,
care for others and the world God made,
and work for justice and peace.
Do you promise to help Anthony grow in the Christian faith and life?
Response: I do.
The pastor addresses the assembly:
People of God, do you promise to support Anthony and pray for him in his new life in Christ?
We do.
PROFESSION OF FAITH
The pastor addresses the parents and sponsors:
I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church.
Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?
Response: I renounce them.
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Do
you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?
Response: I renounce them. The minister addresses the candidate and the assembly.
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
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.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
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.
THANKSGIVING AT THE FONT
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your
Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of
the flood you delivered Noah and his family, and through the sea you led your people Israel from
slavery into freedom. In the river Jordan your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the
Holy Spirit. By the baptism of Jesus' death and resurrection you set us free from the power of sin
and death and raise us up to live in you.
Pour out your Holy Spirit, the power of your living Word, that this child may be washed in the
waters of baptism and given new life. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our
Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
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BAPTISM
The assembly may be seated.
The pastor says:
Anthony Sean Hutchings, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The pastor continues: Let us pray.
We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and
sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life.
Sustain Anthony with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the
spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in
your presence, both now and forever. Amen.
The pastor marks the sign of the cross on the forehead of the baptized. As the sign of the
cross is made, the pastor says:
Anthony, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of
Christ forever. Amen.
WELCOME
A lighted candle is given to the sponsors as a representative of the congregation says:
Jesus said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have the light of life.
The pastor and the baptismal group face the assembly. The assembly joins in welcoming the
newly baptized.
The congregational representative says:
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving
thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world.
Those who have gathered at the font may return to their places.
BAPTISMAL HYMN
“Children of the Heavenly Father”
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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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.
For the leaders of the church: bishops, pastors, lay professionals; for those who teach the gospel in our seminaries, colleges, and universities; that salvation be preached to all in word and
deed, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
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For the beauty of creation, for those who care for the land and all creatures, and for those who
find recreation in natural resources, that all see God's goodness revealed there, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
For the rulers of nations, local and national leaders, and those who provide counsel to them, that
they be guided by the command to love one another, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
For the sick (especially), the imprisoned, those living with HIV/AIDS, and those who feel themselves living without hope, that they know the comfort of the Lord surrounding them, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
For families and friends, for those absent from worship, and for those celebrating significant
events in their lives, that the Holy Spirit guide all God's people in their work and their journeys,
let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
In thanksgiving for those who have died and by whose lives we have been nourished, (especially
the families of Linda Lemieux and Ruth Ohlsson) that we be bold in believing God's promise to
be with us always, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
Awaken us to the promise of new and renewed life that accompanies our Lord’s resurrection.
Stir up hope in all who suffer with malaria, and renew the zeal of those who research cures and
treatments, that through their lives and work the world might behold the promise of Christ’s
resurrection for today. You promise to come to us, but we fail to seek your presence. Transform
us by your love to seek you and serve you in the world, especially in those areas ravaged by malaria. By your Spirit of truth, guide doctors and researchers to fi nd a cure for malaria, and grant
to the leaders of the world a will to implement means to eradicate this disease, let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
Holy God, by the death and resurrection of your Son, you have granted new life, abundant renewal, and salvation. Hear our prayers for the sake of the one who has set us free, Jesus Christ
our Lord.
Amen.
PEACE
The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.
The peace of Christ be with always. And also with you.
OFFERING
OFFERTORY
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
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Paul Manz
OFFERTORY
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray. 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
DIALOGUE
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PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,
for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ,
the true Paschal Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin;
who in dying has destroyed death,
and in rising has brought us to eternal life.
And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection,
with earth and sea and all their creatures,
and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
Blessed are you, O God of the universe.
Your mercy is everlasting and your faithfulness endures from age to age.
Praise to you for creating the heavens and the earth.
Praise to you for saving the earth from the waters of the flood.
Praise to you for bringing the Israelites safely through the sea.
Praise to you for leading your people through the wilderness to the land of milk and honey.
Praise to you for the words and deeds of Jesus, your anointed one.
Praise to you for the death and resurrection of Christ.
Praise to you for your Spirit poured out on all nations.
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In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
With this bread and cup
we remember our Lord's passover from death to life
as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is Risen, Christ will come again.
O God of resurrection and new life: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us
and on these gifts of bread and wine.
Bless this feast. Grace our table with your presence.
Come, Holy Spirit.
Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread.
Raise us up as the body of Christ for the world.
Breathe new life into us. Send us forth,
burning with justice, peace, and love.
Come, Holy Spirit.
With your holy ones of all times and places, with the earth and all its creatures,
with sun and moon and stars, we praise you, O God, blessed and holy Trinity, now and forever.
Amen
Lord, remember us in your Kingdom and teach us to pray:
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
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7:45 AM
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
“The Body and Blood of Christ,
Given and Shed for You”
Today, Christ’s Holy Church and First Evangelical Lutheran Church rejoice with
the following people who have received instruction in the meal of Holy Communion:
Matthew Joseph Ferrara
Derek James Ferrara
In the sacrament of Holy Baptism, we are welcomed into the body of Christ and sent to share in the mission of
God. In the sacrament of Holy Communion, God unites us in Jesus Christ and nourishes us for that mission.
Living among God’s faithful people, we are strengthened by God’s word and this holy 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.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Jesus said, “I am the true vine. Abide in me as I abide in you”
LAMB OF GOD
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THE COMMUNION
(The assembly may be seated)
Christ welcomes you to this Feast of the Baptized. This morning's communion will be a communion at the rail using intinction as the
method of distribution. Please come forward at the direction of the ushers, receive the bread from the Pastor or Assistant, then to the
cup and dip the bread in either the wine (the chalice closest to the bread) or in the grape juice and proceed back to your seat by the side
aisles. If you require gluten free bread, please indicate such to the Pastor/Assistant.. Please Do Not Drink from the Cup.
Small Children and infants are assisted by adults.
HYMNS DURING COMMUNION
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
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Bradbury
“You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”
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Bicentennial
POST-COMMUNION BLESSING
Assembly stands
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray,
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.
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THE BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. Amen.
THE SENDING HYMN
“God Be with You Till We Meet Again”
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God Be with You
We turn and face the cross as it leaves the sanctuary, reminding us of bringing the
message of Christ into the world.
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia.
POSTLUDE
“Thine Is the Glory”
Alexandre Guilmant
Let Us Pray for our members that are homebound or ill, or otherwise in need of our prayers:
Robert Wakeling, III., Natalie Beaulieu, Marian Nelson, Brittany Czarnowski, David Tyler, Donna Persson, Carolyn Kenyon, Janet Studley (Broc. Hosp.), Leah Benson-(St. Joseph’s), Laura Erickson, Eric Johnson, Jeanne
Newman, Jeanne’e O’Connell, Alice Regnell, Gary Eliasson-(Champion), Elsa Persson, Vivian Tofteroo, Annette Lindh, Anna Haskins, Don Surgens, Lester Johnson, Beatrice Monson (Golden Living Center, Attleboro),
Craig MacNevin, Trudy Ciancarelli (Notre Dame Health, Worc), Ethel Sylvia, Mary Haraldstad,
and for those members of our extended family:
Frankie Vigorito-friend of the Rovaldi’s, Bob Lowe-friend of Susan Rovaldi, Barbara Noe—sister & sister-inlaw to Skip & Cheryl Packard, Bernice Ethier—grandmother to Emily & Chris Kostka, Lorena Giordano—sisterin-law to Carolyn & Phil Giordano, David Thompson – Brother of Bob Thompson, Steve MacLeod —Friend of
the MacNevin’s, Jeenie Heeley—grandmother of Jason Caffelle, Callen Pellerin-nephew of Jason Caffelle, Rachel Grabau-daughter of Russ & Marian Grabau, Tom Grabau– brother of Russ Grabau, Alfred Nicolosi-friend
of Lloyd & Wilette Thompson and Jim Benson, Marilyn Gilmetti-friend of Lloyd & Wilette Thompson, Rev. Eva
Cudmore—cousin of Debbie Johnson, Brigitte Shaw– mother of Angie Goucher, Evelyn Shanahan-cousin of
Barbara DeCarli, -Audrey Gordon- aunt of Barbara DeCarli, Carol Redden-friend of Barbara DeCarli, David
Carlson-brother of Ruth Johnson, Kristiana, Steve, Steven & Lillian Pastir-friends of Beth Christensen, Bob
Cook & Sharon Palumbo-friends of Jean-Ellen Ouellette-Kenney, Rev. Bob Stott-Pastor of Zion Ev. Lutheran
Church-Plymouth, Tyson Reed—friend of Lloyd & Wilette Thompson
and for a Special Measure of God’s Grace:
The Family & Friends of Linda Lemeiux—upon her death, The Family & Friends of Ruth Ohlsson—upon her
death, Captain Scott Friski U.S.A.F ,— grandson of Phyllis Nielsen, Corporal Erik Akerblom—now deployed in
Afghanistan, Sgt. Heather Davis, daughter of Bill Chaplic, now deployed in Iraq, Sgt. Ryan R. Casey, USMC
serving in California—grandson of Carole Casey, SPC Shawn Jenkins-son of Tana Jenkins-now serving in Afghanistan, Lance Corporal Joseph Reardon, USMC, cousin of Dana Christensen.
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Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Today, Anthony Sean Hutchings, infant son of Holly Ann Hathaway & Richard A. Hutchings will
join the church of Jesus Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
We ask God’s richest blessings be upon Anthony and his godparents,
Jamie Lee Paul & Christopher DeFelice.
Malaria is a preventable treatable disease spread through
the bite of an infected mosquito The disease claims the
life of a child every 60 seconds. Malaria was virtually
eliminated from the United States in 1951, but it remains a
major health concern in more than 100 countries worldwide. To most of us in the United states, mosquitos are
nothing more than a nuisance. But many countries in Africa just one bite from an infected mosquito could transmit
malaria and lead to death. A bed net treated with longlasting insecticide, coupled with training and education on
how it is used, helps ensure that families are protected
from this life-threatening disease as they sleep.
It takes only $250.00 to supply mosquito nets for an entire village. Please help us reach that
goal and save one village at a time. Look for the mosquito net outside of the chapel and donate
as you are able.
Envelopes are provided for your convenience. Any questions, please contact Susan Rovaldi
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OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK
TODAY: 7:45 & 9:00 AM
10:15 AM
4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29:
10:00 AM
THURSDAY, APRIL 30:
2:00 :PM
SATURDAY, MAY 2:
4:00 PM
WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNIONMALARIA SUNDAY
BOOK OF FAITH BIBLE STUDY-YOUTH ROOM
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
NO CONFIRMATION CLASS-class will resume May 3
BIBLE STUDY-PARLOR
FOOD ARRIVING FROM GREATER BOSTON FOOD
BANK-help unloading the truck always welcome
SWEDISH MEATBALL SUPPER-VESTRY
NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 3
7:45 & 9:00 AM
10:15 AM
4:00 PM
TIDINGS Articles Due
WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION
BOOK OF FAITH BIBLE STUDY-YOUTH ROOM
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
CONFIRMATION CLASS IN N. EASTON
MARTHA GUILD BANQUET, is being held on Tuesday, May 19th. Tickets will be available after services and possibly from the church office. See bulletin board for more details, or
speak to Pamela Mansbach. Hope to see you there.
SUNDAE ON SUNDAY! The sun is blazing and the kids are screaming, and it’s time for an
ice cream social. All are invited to come and enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae to kick off
summer 2015!
May 3rd, following the 9 o’clock service in the vestry.
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Swedish Meatball Dinner
Saturday May 2, 2015
@6:00 pm
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
900 Main St
Brockton, MA 02301
Tickets are
$10.00 for adults $5.00 for children under 12
Proceeds benefit the travel expenses of our youth attending the
ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit this July
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