CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Wantagh, New York
The Rev. Martin R. Nale, Pastor
Church Office 221-3286
Residence 826-4692
Web site: www.CLCWantagh.org
Email: [email protected]
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 9-10, 2015
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
SATURDAY 5:00 PM & SUNDAY 9:00 AM
PRELUDE
“The Day of Resurrection”
-arr. W. Held
The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign
that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day
May 9-10, 2015
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
3384 Island Road g Wantagh, New York
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C: Amen.
P: Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with
God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of
baptism.
C: 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
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family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery
into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and
anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim
us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and
servants of all.
C: We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above
all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower
us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness,
grace, and love.
P: To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
C: Amen.
GATHERING SONG Chief of Sinners Though I Be
Hymn #609
The
grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
the
love
of
God,
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and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
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KYRIE (Lord)
HYMN OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: Let us pray.
Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands;
lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
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Sing to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and the voice of song.
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With trumpets and the sound of the horn
shout with joy before the king, the LORD.
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Let the sea roar, and all that fills it,
the world and those who dwell therein.
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Let the rivers clap their hands,
and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD,
who comes to judge the earth.
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The LORD will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with equity.
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A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond
understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving
you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed
all we can desire; through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever.
C: Amen.
The assembly is seated.
FIRST READING: Acts 10:44–48
While Peter shares the good news of Jesus with a Gentile soldier and his family, the Holy
Spirit comes upon them. Recognizing that the Spirit works inclusively in the lives of both Jews
and Gentiles, Peter commands that these Gentiles also be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
A: A reading from Acts.
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While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who
heard the word. 45The circumcised believers who had come with Peter
were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out
even on the Gentiles, 46 for they heard them speaking in tongues and
extolling God. Then Peter said, 47Can anyone withhold the water for
baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we
have? 48 So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Then they invited him to stay for several days.
The word of God, word of life.
C: Thanks be to God.
PSALM: 98
Read Responsively by whole verse (bold type)
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Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous things,
whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory.
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O LORD, you have made known your victory,
you have revealed your righteousness
in the sight of the nations.
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You remember your steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of
Israel;
all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
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SECOND READING: 1 John 5:1–6
God's children believe that Jesus is the Messiah and love God by keeping God's
commandments. Thus the world is conquered not through military might but through love and
faith.
A: A reading from 1 John
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of
God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. 2 By this we
know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his
commandments. 3For the love of God is this, that we obey his
commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, 4for
whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that
conquers the world, our faith. 5 Who is it that conquers the world but
the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
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This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not
with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is
the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.
The word of God, word of life.
C: Thanks be to God.
The assembly stands to welcome the gospel.
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P:The holy gospel according to St. John
C: Glory to you, O Lord
GOSPEL: John 15:9–17
On the night of his arrest, Jesus delivers a final testimony to his disciples to help them in the
days ahead. Here, he repeats the most important of all his commands, that they love one
another.
As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I
have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11I have
said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy
may be complete.
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This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have
loved you. 13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for
one's friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15I
do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know
what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have
made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16You
did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear
fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you
ask him in my name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you
may love one another.
The gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
HYMN OF THE DAY What a Friend We Have in Jesus Hymn#742
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.
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The assembly is seated.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
(Petition Response to let us pray: Have mercy, O God.)
PEACE
The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace
of the Lord.
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
The people may greet one another with a sign of the Lord's peace, and may
say, "Peace be with you," or similar words.
The assembly is seated.
OFFERING
An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of
those in need.
Anthem 9 am
SERMON
Silence for reflection follows the sermon.
The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song .
“If You Love Me”
Sr. Choir
– J. Ness-Beck
Offertory Song
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The thanksgiving continues with the preface for the day; the assembly
responds:
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (Pastor)
OFFERING PRAYER
C: Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
LORD'S PRAYER
C: 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
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Please be seated
All who believe in the real presence of Christ in the sacrament are
invited to come forward to receive. Follow the instructions of the
ushers. Children who have not yet received first communion instruction
are invited to come forward for a blessing.
Communion Song
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BLESSING
P: The God of steadfastness and encouragement
grant you to live in harmony with one another,
in accordance with Christ Jesus.
C: Amen.
P:The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P:The God of all grace + bless you now and forever.
C: Amen.
SENDING SONG I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Hymn #815
DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
“Trumpet Tune”
– Arr. D. Wolff
Distribution Meditation Abide, O Dearest Jesus Hymn #539
POST COMMUNION BLESSING please stand
SONG AFTER COMMUNION
Gladys Astor-Philibert, Organist & Choir Director
Elaine DiChiara, Church Secretary
Roxanne Toomey, Deacon
Dina Sferlazza, Nursery School Director
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 9-10, 2015
We Welcome all visitors to our services. Please introduce yourself and
sign our guest book on the desk in the Sanctuary. On Sunday mornings
we invite you to join us for Coffee Hour in Room 2000 immediately
following the 9:00 am worship service.
The Altar Flowers this morning are given by:
~ Marilyn Beck and Family in memory of Josephine Beisner,
Anna McNulty and Victoria Beck;
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Response after the Prayer C: AMEN
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Ushers:
9:00-Bob Rath, Dennis Colton, Michael Soethout
Altar Guild: Barbara Rath, Elaine DiChiara, Carolyn Howard, Danielle Hesse,
Emily Hesse
Counters: Bill Roser, Joan Drake, Marge Dahlberg, Art Johnson
Flower Delivery: Marianne Wat
Coffee Hour Hosts: Youth Group
~ Roslyn DeVries in memory of Masine Olsen;
~ Doris Gannon in memory of her mother, Charlotte Morrish;
~ Emmy Grenzig in loving memory of her husband, Al, and her
mother, Martha Ewald;
~ Claudia and John Gross in loving memory of their mothers,
Carolyn Gross and Emilie Geestmann;
~ Norma and Al Mantay in loving memory of Emily Mantay and
Hermine Grube;
Announcements for the Week of
May 9-10, 2015
~ George and Lilly Ann Munnich in loving memory of Lilly
Pettersson;
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ~ HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
~ Doris and Roger Ohlander in loving memory of their mothers,
Helen Ohlander and Alma Saunders;
Congratulations and best wishes to Patrick Stone & Katie who were
married on Friday, May 8!
~ Carolyn, Joe, Samantha & Gabrielle Scibelli in honor of Lynn
and Bob Hasteadt’s 50th wedding anniversary;
Congratulations and best wishes to Lynn & Bob Hasteadt as they
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 15th!
~ Barbara, Roy, Richard, Patrick and Shaun Stone in loving
memory of Barbara’s mother, Myrna Roepke and in honor of
Patrick & Katie’s Wedding on Friday, May 8.
MANY THANKS TO THE YOUTH GROUP for hosting our Coffee
Hour this morning!
~ Janet & Gene Veltri & Family in honor of Lynn and Bob
Hasteadt’s 50th wedding anniversary.
The WELCA Meeting is this Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00 pm. There
will be a special Flower Arranging Class presented by Keith Linodata
of the Art and Flower Shop of Rockville Center.
Parents with Restless Children may wish to move to the
Library where a loudspeaker has been installed so that they may
continue to follow the service in more comfortable surroundings.
Reminder: 1st Communion Mini Retreat #2 — Friday, May 15 –
7:30pm - 9:00pm in Room 2000 and Saturday, May 16 – 9:00 am 11:00 am in Rm. 2000.
Serving Today
Deacon:
9:00-Roxanne Toomey
Lectors:
9:00-Roxanne Toomey
Communion Assistants:
9:00-Lilly Ann Munnich, Claudia Gross
Acolyte:
9:00Victoria Burruano
Crucifer:
9:00-Dylan Porth
Greeters: 9:00-Lynn & Bob Hasteadt
Reminder – Sunday School - Go-to-Church is next Sunday, May 17 at
9:00 am.
We Are Looking for Volunteers for Vacation Bible School which will
be held June 29 - July 3. We are seeking more adults, along with the
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teenagers, to get involved with the program and are in need the
following positions: Director(s), Classroom Teachers, Arts and
Crafts Leader, Snack Coordinator and Games Coordinator.
Vacation Bible School hours are 9:00am to noon. The children rotate
through the activities. They are with their classroom teacher for about
45 minutes each day. For more information, call the Church Office
at 221-3286.
The following people are on our prayer list ~ we especially remember
them in our prayers today ~
Brianna Ackermann
Debra Becker
Valerie Bosco
Carole Brodman
William Callanan
Muriel Corriston
Louise Deely
Frank DiBella
Lillian Eastlund
Ann Fields
Mariette Fisher
Ann Foos
Barbara Florio
John Garvey
Frank Klatt
Sara Krupitzky
Ken Leib
Al Mantay
Janet McShea
Sandra Oliveira
Kerri Orlando
Trisha Psychas
Tod Rath
Reagan Ryan
Vincent Scibelli
George & Marylou Steele
James Strouse
Deborah Traglia
Nancy Valenti
Kim
We would appreciate your keeping us updated and let us know of any
changes. If you have any changes or if you would like to add someone
to the list who is in need of prayers, please let Pastor know or call Elaine
at 221-3286.
YOUR DONATIONS ARE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU!
Weekly Calendar
Sun. 9:00am
10:00am
10:00am
10:15am
Mon. 7:00pm
8:00pm
Wed.
1- 3pm
Thurs. 1:45pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
Fri.
9am-3 pm
7:30-9pm
Sat.
9-11:00am
5:00pm
Sun. 9:00am
9:00am
Sixth Sunday of Easter a Holy Eucharist
Coffee Hour
Thrivent Chapter Meeting
Sunday School & Confirmation Classes
Worship & Music
Council
SPIRE MAILING
WELCA Meeting - Flower Arranging Class
Belair Nursing Home
8th Grade Confirmation Class
Bell Choir Rehearsal
Senior Choir
Thrift Shop Room 20
1st Communion Mini Retreat #2 - Rm. 2000
1st Communion Mini Retreat #2 - Rm. 2000
Saturday Worship Service
Seventh Sunday of Easter ~ Holy Eucharist
Sunday School - Go-to-Church
10:00am
Coffee Hour
10:15am
Sunday School & Confirmation Classes
REMINDER ~ THRIFT SHOP HOURS:
Friday ~ 9am - 3pm
1 Saturday of month ~ 10am - 2pm
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ST. JOHN’S FOOD PANTRY
Spam, mayonnaise, salad dressing, beef soups, stew, juice, cooking
oil, green beans, hash, regular coffee, tea, corned beef, soap, paper
towels, toilet tissues. Please check the expiration dates on the
packaged foods before you donate the item!
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