Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Help us see our doubts and questions not as threats to our faith but as stepping stones to a

deeper relationship with you, our Lord and God. There are welcome pads at the end of each pew; please sign your name and pass it along.

Sunday, April 8, 2018, 8:30am Second Sunday of Easter

Welcome Mission Opportunities

*Invocation, Confession and 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.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

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.

*Opening Song “Do Justice” Racing around, chasing idols, unfulfilled, empty vessels. World on the edge, out of control, will we survive, God only knows.

(Chorus) Do justice, Love mercy, Walk humbly with our God, with our God.

People broken, falling pieces, dignity lost, loving ceases. Hopeless eyes, lonely faces, yearning hearts, hurting places. (Chorus)

Deadly hunger, desperate crying, wounded living, children dying. Nails in the flesh, piercing fear, why can’t we see Christ hanging here? (Chorus) CCLI Song No. 1816993 © 1991 Dakota Road Music Julie Hennies/Larry Olson All rights Reserved. CCLI License No. 631100

*Prayer of the Day Almighty God, with joy we celebrate the day of our Lord’s resurrection. By the grace of Christ among us, enable us to show the power of the resurrection in all that we say and do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Song of Praise “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now I'm found Was blind but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed

(Chorus) My chains are gone I've been set free My God my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow The sun forbear to shine But God who called me here below will be forever mine Will be forever mine You are forever mine (Chorus twice)

And like a flood His mercy reigns unending love amazing grace. CCLI Song # 4768151 Chris Tomlin | John Newton | Louie Giglio © 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) All rights reserved. CCLI License # 631100

Special Music “The First Song of Isaiah” by Jack Noble White Praise & Rejoice Choir

Directed by Arlene Brandt-Jenson Accompanied by Mary Wika

Sacrament of Holy Baptism page 227

Kade Lester Johnson, son of Eric & Patti Johnson Sponsors: Sean & Marcie Welsh

Psalm Psalm 133 1How good and how pleasant it is, when kindred live together in unity! 2It is like fine oil upon the head, flowing down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, flowing down upon the collar of his robe. 3It is like the dew of Hermon flowing down upon the hills of Zion. For there the LORD has commanded the blessing: life forevermore.

Lesson 1 John 1:1 – 2:2 1We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—2this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us—3we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. 5This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; 7but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 2:1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

Children’s Church with Julie Hibbert in the Chapel

*Gospel John 20:19-31 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” 24But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” 26A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” 30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Pastor Dan Ofstehage

Song “He Came to Set Us Free”

(Chorus) He came to set us free: to set us free; to set us free from oppression. He came to set us free; to set us free; to set us free from oppression.

To bring good news to the poor in the world. To grant release to the captives in the world. To restore sight to the blind in the world. We are captured by the world; captured by the world. (Chorus)

To break chains of sin that hold us tight. To conquer death so that all may have new life. To be our light in our darkness like the night. We are captured by the night; captured by the night. (Chorus)

CCLI Song No. 1941098 © 1989 Dakota Road Music Karol Baer / Larry Olson For use solely in accordance with the SongSelect Basic Terms of Agreement. All rights Reserved. www.songtouch.com CCLI License No. 631100

Offering

*Prayer Song “Glorify Thy Name”

Father we love Thee We praise Thee we adore Thee Glorify Thy name in all the earth Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name in all the earth CCLI Song # 1383 Donna Adkins © 1976, 1981 CCCM Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 631100

*Prayers of the Church Hospitalized/Ill: Robyn VanMeter, Zona Kunde, Drake Rounds, Doreen Johnson, LuAnn Larson, Carol VanHeel, Stan Peterson, Cole Claussen, nephew of Chuck & Nikki Mettler Cheryl Olson, sister of Marshall & Tiffany Olson Marie Becking, aunt of Holly (Doug) Schimmel Betty Lawrence, mother of Al Lawrence Payton Rude, grandson of Allen & Julie Rude Joshua Anderson, grandson of Merle & Teri Bruner Jane Vequist, sister of Joan Hakeman Scott Shaeffer, friend of Brian (Amy) Sowers Deaths: Marlys Enstad Dorothy Hunter Dorothy Stillson, mother of Pastor Kent (Holly) Stillson Jesse Riddle, brother of Rich (Marian) Riddle

*Prayer Song “Glorify Thy Name”

Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name Glorify Thy name in all the earth CCLI Song # 1383 Donna Adkins © 1976, 1981 CCCM Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 631100

*The Lord’s Prayer

*Benediction

*Sending Song “Trading My Sorrows”

I'm trading my sorrows I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord

(Chorus) And we say Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen (verse and chorus 2x)

CCLI Song # 2574653 Darrell Evans © 1998 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 631100

*Call to Service Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God!

Copyright © 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS023757. New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Revised Common Lectionary, Copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts, admin Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

Sound Amplification Devices and Large Print Bulletins are available for your use. Just ask an Usher.

Serving This Morning Worship Team: Directed by Jim Miller

Sound & Projection: Kelly Matteson, Darian Givens

Head Ushers: Darwin Brinkman, Steve Kjellsen

Acolytes: Hannah Greve, Madisyn Grimsrud

Greeters: Bob & Liz Hanson, Julie Rude;

Ushers: Milt Carter, Steve & Nyla Bergan, Allen & Julie Rude, Ed & Cathy Gerrish

Lector: Milt Carter

Coffee Servers: Allen & Julie Rude

Welcome Center: Pam Luckhurst

Happy Easter! We continue to celebrate the Easter season by

gathering to worship the risen Lord. Welcome!

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD

Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362 Email: office@lcoorwatertown.org

Web: www.lcoorwatertown.org

Staff Pastors Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor Dan Ofstehage, Associate Pastor Gary Westgard, Visitation Pastor

Administrative Secretary Jodi Spilde

Business Manager Donna Hamre

Youth Director Philip Lickei

Education Director Angela Terhark

Welcoming & Caring Ministries Twila Schmitt

Worship & Music Coordinator Robbyn Givens

Preschool Nikki Landmark and Christy Crook

Custodian Adam Lauseng

Janitorial Marilyn Byer and Jodi Pearson

Registrations for VBS and Day Camp are available from Angela or online at www.lcoorwatertown.org .

THIS WEEK: April 8 - 15

SUNDAY April 8th

8:30am Contemporary/Blended Worship 9:30am Church School (for all ages) 10:30am Traditional Worship 2:00pm Eagle Scout Court of Honor (VanMeter) 7:00pm HS Deeper

MONDAY April 9th

Preschool Fundraiser Deadline 11:45am & 12:30pm HS Lunch 2:00pm Martha Circle – Youth Room 7:15pm Al-Anon

TUESDAY April 10th

10:45am Area Pastor Text Study 1:15pm Staff Meeting 5:45pm Education Committee Meeting 6:30pm Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm Church Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY April 11th

9:30am Priscilla Circle – Youth Room 12:15pm Men’s Lunch 5:00pm Family Meal 5:30pm Church School 5:30pm Middle School Youth Group 6:30pm WOW Worship 7:15pm Confirmation Workshop 7:15pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY April 12th

Pre-K Parent Teacher Conferences [No Schoo] 2:30pm Faithful Generations Communion Service 4:00pm HS Coffee & Conversation at Gather 5:15pm Fellowship Committee Meeting 5:15pm Al-Anon

6:30pm Cub Scout Meeting

7:00pm Lutheran Basics Class

FRIDAY April 13th

SATURDAY April 14th

10am Over Eaters Anonymous

12:00pm Eagle Scout Court of Honor (Herold/Oien)

5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]

SUNDAY – Holy Communion April 15th

8:30am Contemporary/Blended Worship 9:30am Church School (for all ages) 10:30am Traditional Worship 11:30am Diaper Sewing – Assembly A 11:30am Liturgical Dance Rehearsal 12:30pm #MomLIFE – Tree Farm 6:00pm Sandwich Ministry 7:00pm HS Deeper

Mission of the Month (April) LCOOR Christian Preschool

Preschool Fundraiser March 19-April 9

Last Chance for some great products from Rada Cutlery, Greater Midwest (Meats, pies, and cookie

dough) and Premier Designs Jewelry.

Stop by the Welcome Center to see fliers and to place your order. Thank you for your support of the LCOOR Christian Preschool!

Our Church Directory is Online! View our church directory online or via the FREE

mobile app today! To view the directory online, go to www.lcoorwatertown.org and click the link for the directory on the right had side of the page. You will be prompted to create a login. You will need to

use your email address that we have listed in the directory to

login. A free mobile app is also available (Android, Apple, Amazon Fire) for download. Simply search “Instant Church Directory”.

Attendance & Offering

Saturday, March 24th

- (5:30) 18

Palm Sunday, March 25th

- (8:30) 510, (10:30) 162

Maundy Thursday, March 29th

- (5:30) 368, (7:00) 197

Good Friday, March 30th

- (6:00) 154

Easter Sunday, April 1st

- (7am) 151 (8:30) 651, (10:30) 557

Wednesday, April 4th

- (6:30) 125

General Fund: $23,776.90; Mission of the Month: $238.85; Lent: $2,465.00; Debt Reduction: $365.00; Other Missions: $70.00; Church School: $63.63; Easter Breakfast: $105.00

Simply Giving Offering (3/19 – 3/30)

General Fund: $4,170.10; Debt Reduction: $42.00; Mission of the Month: $16.00; Other Missions: 27.00

New Member Information

The next Christianity 101 Class will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. We will receive new members on Sunday, April 15, at the 8;30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. If interested, please contact Twila in the church office (twila@lcoorwatertown.org).

Faithful Generations Communion Service Thursday, April 12th 2:30pm with a

time of fellowship and goodies following.

A huge Thank You to all the Easter morning breakfast helpers! From those who arrived early to make the coffee, to those who served during the breakfast and cleaned up afterward, we appreciate you all! Thanks, also, to everyone who baked muffins and brought juice!

Rummage Sale! Items Needed: Clothing.

Toys. Kitchen Items. Home Décor. Books. Bedding. Tools. Garage Stuff. Jewelry. And Much More! Bring items in on Wednesday April 18th 8am – 8pm and Thursday, April 19 8am – noon. Volunteers are needed during collection, sale & clean-up.

We're missing your photo in our church directory! Don’t have a recent family photo to

submit for the directory…stop by the Welcome Center before or after worship and we can take your family photo for you. Or you can Email us your photo to

jodi@lcoorwatertown.org On your phone? Snap a

quick 'selfie' now and text it to 605-881-1221. Can't wait to 'see' you!

Diaper Sewing for Global Health Ministries. Join Nyla Bergan and others for a

time to gather here at LCOOR to sew diapers for Global Health Ministries. Grab a pal and your sewing machine and come for a time of service and fellowship. A light lunch will be served. Sunday, April 15, 2018 11:30am

Men’s Lunch will resume April 11th at

12:15pm. The men enjoy a very good lunch, fellowship, a time of enrichment led by Pastor Kent Stillson, and a closing time of prayer. A donation of $5.00 is suggested for lunch.

#MomLIFE Sunday, April 15th at 12:30pm Basket Class at the Tree Farm. For more information and to RSVP stop by the #MomLIFE Facebook page or email angela@lcoorwatertown.org.

WELCA Spring Gathering April 28th at Tabor Lutheran Church, Strandburg More information can be found in the April Newsletter.