Before the Prelude, speak to one another. During the Prelude, speak to God. During the service, let God speak to you. During the week, let God speak through you.

Welcomes you! ImmanuelLutheranChurch

You are invited to join the Immanuel Lutheran Junior Musicians As we present the musical Sunday, May 3, 10:30 service Learn about Paul’s exciting second missionary journey!

Warm Christian greetings to all who chose to worship together today. May the Lord accept our worship. May each of us find our burdens lighter, our hearts uplifted, and our faith enriched.

Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" Preschool Registration School Year Stop by the preschool or church office during the week or call $25.00 Registration Fee 4-Year-Olds Children must be 4 by September 15, 2015 *Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Classes: 8:15-11:15 am & 12:00-3:00 pm (Free) 3-Year-Olds Children must be 3 by September 15, 2015 *Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes: 8:30-11:30 am & 12:10-3:10 pm (scholarships available)

Want some coffee and conversation?? Feel free to join us at Em’s on Wednesdays. All members of Immanuel and our friends are invited to join us. For the men For the women

Everyone one needs to eat! Fareway and Walmart both have script cards for you to buy. Support you church while you shop for your groceries.

Time and Talent Sheets!! Please turn in your time and talent sheets so we know how you would like to help spread the good news of God!

Immanuel Lutheran Church God Is With Us - Moving Forward

LETS GET ACQUAINTED! Welcome to worship today. You are invited to fill out the attendance pad, located in the pew, and hand it toward the aisle. Also, note the bright green card in the pew rack where the song books are kept. It is a guide to help you prepare for worship and experience the life transforming presence of God in your life.

Simply Giving ® An easy, generous choice The Simply Giving® Program endorsed by Thrivent Federal Credit Union is a simple, reliable way to make your regular contributions to our congregation through automated giving. We would love for you to get started! Authorization forms are available in the pew or contact the church office.

United Community Ministries is again offering a DivorceCare class beginning in March. Session are being at Cornerstone Foursquare Church, th Ave SW, Independence. Please feel free to call us at (319) , if you have any questions or would like more information about the seminars. Tom & Val Maximovich, DivorceCare Seminar/Support Group

Holy Communion is open to all who confess Jesus as Lord and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

TODAY!! Sunday, April 19 th Time: 2-4pm What: God’s Work, Our Hands Cleaning up the Park Where: Teachers Park Who: EVERYONE! Bring your gloves and a rake If you would like to order a God’s Work, Our Hands t-shirt last day to order is March 29 th. Questions?? Contact Julie Welsh or the Church office

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. P:Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who calls us beloved children, who gathers us into one flock, who guides us into all truth. C:Amen. P:Let us confess our sins, trusting that God will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Silence is kept for reflection. You are invited to kneel, sit, or stand as you wish.

P:Faithful and just God, C:we confess that we are captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We have not loved our sisters and brothers as you have first loved us. Forgive us, God of mercy. Let your Holy Spirit work in us to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the abundant life given in Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

P:In this is love, not that we loved God but that God loved us and sent the Son to atone for our sins. In the name of + Jesus Christ, I announce to you that your sins are forgiven. Let the perfect love of God cast out fear, fill you with joy, and inspire you to live for others. C:Amen.

Opening Hymn No. 731 “Earth and All Stars"

GREETING 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.

KYRIE Page 138

HYMN OF PRAISE Page 139 “Glory to God”

PRAYER OF THE DAY L:Let us pray, God of all nations, C: you made it clear that all people are invited to partake of the glory of your salvation. Help us to invite all people to your goodness, so that no one might be forgotten in your saving grace. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Acts 10: 1-17, L:The word of the Lord. C:Thanks be to God.

Hymn of the Day No. Hymn of the Day No. 733 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

APOSTLE’S 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.

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH P: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE P:Peace of the Lord be with you all. C:And also with you.

OFFERING Choir “The Loving God Who Made Us All”

OFFERING SONG No.184 OFFERING SONG No.184 “Let the Vineyards be Fruitful”

OFFERTORY PRAYER P: Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. C: 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 P:The Lord be with you. C:And also with you. P:Lift up your hearts. C:We lift them to the Lord. P:Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C:It is right to give God thanks and praise. P:It is indeed right, our duty … we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Page 144 “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Holy Communion is open to all who confess Jesus as Lord and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine. WORDS OF INSTITUTION

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 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.

(In addition to receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, you can also be in touch with God through meditating on a hymn or psalm and sharing silent prayers. These resources can all be found in the ELW Book.) INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: Jesus said, "I am the true vine. Abide in me as I abide in you."

Page 154 “Lamb of God”

Distribution Hymns No. 471 No. 482

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P:The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C:Amen.

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER P: Life-giving God, we give you thanks for nourishing us with the bread of heaven and the wine of love, Jesus our risen Savior. C: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.

BLESSING P:Almighty God, who raised our Lord Jesus to life, lift you up and restore you to wholeness. Christ, the Morning Star who never sets, scatter the shadows and fill you with light. God the Holy Spirit, who renews the whole earth, refresh you in the gift of baptism this night and always. C:Amen.

DISMISSAL L:Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Alleluia. C:Thanks be to God. Alleluia.

Closing Hymn No. 879 “For the Beauty of the Earth”

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