The Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday + May 17, 2020

10:30 a.m.

This week we continue exploring the sheltering images of Christ, the Good Shepherd.

EASTER PROCLAMATION Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

PRELUDE Prelude on St. Olaf Day Sequence Egil Hovland During his lifetime composer Egil Hovland (1924-2013) was one of the leading figures in Norwegian music. Organist and choirmaster at the cathedral in Fredrikstad, he composed numerous hymns, choral anthems, organ pieces and dramatic works (oratorios and operas). His opera “Captive and Free” received its English language premier here at Central in 1997. In our music this morning we celebrate both the music of Hovland and Syttende mai - Norwegian Constitution Day.

HYMN “Come Away from Rush and Hurry ” (see end of bulletin)

PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.

Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S TIME

READING 1 Peter 3:13-22 After the reading: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL MOTET “If Ye Love Me" Thomas Tallis

Congregational responses

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GOSPEL John 14:15-21 Before the reading: The Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord.

Following the reading: The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON

HYMN OF THE DAY “Come Down, O Love Divine” (see end of bulletin)

APOSTLE’S CREED Dear friends, in this Easter season we continue to give thanks for the gift of baptism as we confess our faith using the catechetical version of the Creed.

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.

Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give us new birth, cleanse us from sin, and raise us to eternal life. Stir up in us 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.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition concludes:

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

LORD’S PRAYER Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:

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.

BENEDICTION

HYMN “Du omgir meg på alle sider” Psalm 139/Arne Höglund sung in Norwegian and English: You surround me on all sides, and you hold me steadfast in your hand.

PEACE Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

POSTLUDE Toccata on “Now Thank We All Our God” Egil Hovland

Worship Leaders Presiding: Pastor Melissa Pohlman Preaching: Pastor Peter Nycklemoe Assisting: Pastor Stephanie Friesen

Organist: Deacon Cantor Mark Sedio Quartet: Froya Olson, Robin Helgen,

Mike Fairbairn, David Gindra Sound and Video: Mark Kieffer

SHARE THE PEACE VIDEOS Following the postlude we will be posting “sharing the peace” videos. Please consider sending a video from you/your household to Pastor Stephanie at sfriesen@centralmpls.org by Thursday for posting the next Saturday/Sunday.

Du omgir meg Refrain is sung in Norwegian: Du omgir meg på alle sider You surround me on all sides og du held meg fast i di hand. and hold me steadfast in your hand.

Verses: When my path leads off to unknown places, through deep waters, inclines hard to climb; you are there with me, there to protect me; through the storm you’re there to be my guide.

When my faith is weak and courage falters, and I feel that I cannot go on, I feel your presence, your hand upon me, you have promised to be there at my side.

Words used by permission of Marva Dawn

Reproduced by permission, One License A-704051