Colfax Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Offertory Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
Colfax, Wisconsin
Colfaxlutheran.org
962-3336
Leslie W. Walck, Ph.D. Pastor
Joan Foris, Organist
6:30 A.M.
April 5, 2015
A Service of Holy Communion
Distribution Hymn
“Lamb of God”
Post Communion Canticle
“Thank the Lord”
The Prayer, Benediction & Bellspage 74
Dismissal
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: Go, alive in Christ! Go in peace and serve the Lord!
C: Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Postlude
Bells (Gather in darkness)
Easter Greeting
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: Christ being raised, the dead will die no more!
C: Death has no more dominion over him! Alleluia!
P: This is the day that the Lord has made!
C: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia!
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
“This is the Feast”
All sing all parts
LBW 151
page 57
page 60
L: Let us pray
ALL: O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by His
glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, so that we
may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Welcome and Announcements
The First Lesson
Acts 10:34-43
The Second Lesson
I Corinthians 15:1-11
“Alleluia”
page 62
The Holy Gospel
John 20:1-18
Hymn
“The Open-Ended Empty Tomb”
Mark 16:1-8
“The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done”
LBW 135
We Respond to God’s Blessings
The Nicene Creed & Prayers
Offering
Offertory
page 64
“Let the Vineyards”
page 72
Welcome! Christ is risen! Hallelujah! A joyous welcome to all as we gather with Jesus’ closest friends at his empty
tomb All Are Welcome at the Communion table today, believing that Christ is present. Through this sacrament we
receive the reassurance that our sins are forgiven, and strength to go and serve. White grape juice is available in the
center of each tray for those who desire it.
We Hear God’s Word
Sermon
WOV 674
page 72
We Go to Serve
We Enter God’s Presence
Opening Hymn
Invocation
Hymn of Praise
page 67
page 68-71
page 66
Enjoy Easter Breakfast this morning from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. served by Confirmation students and their parents.
Proceeds will go to camperships for the students to participate at Luther Park Bible Camp this summer.
“Pray For One Another” Throughout the year we pray for each other as members and family members of this
congregation. In our Prayers today we remember Angela Anderson & Brandon; LeRoy & Sylvia Anderson; Ryan
Barry; Jerome & Grace Bauer, Megan, Emilee & Casey; Bill Benish; John & Carol Benish & Tony; Greg & Stacy
Berger & Juelia; Jerry & Molly Bergeson and pray for God’s strength and guidance for them.
Birthdays This Week: Donna Johnson, Dillon Bode, Logan Seipel, Dale Hintz, Anne Higbie, Kendall Wilson, John
Mikesell, Inez Christianson, Laura Stewart, Joshua Mayfield, Kaitlyn Spadgenske. Happy Birthday to each of you!
Please Continue To Pray For: Jordan Aaron, Theresa Prince Calkins, Barbara (Froiland) Corcoran, Willie
Schmock, Jon Suckow, Stan Thompson, Kathy Van Daalwyk, Lynda Wahl, Kathryn Wenzel and Millie Windsor as
they struggle with cancer; Doug Marko with health issues; Kristen Spadgenske with Lyme’s disease.
WE THANK THOSE SERVING US TODAY:
Assisting Minister:
Acolytes:
Ushers:
Greeters:
Altar Workers:
Ron Peterson
Josie Steinke & Noah Swanson
Dave & Dorothy Enger
Kathy Walters
Jeanne Herrick, Linda Borofka & Sharon Jones
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change
ordinary opportunities into blessings. Worship with us! Be a part of our family each Sunday!
Colfax Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Offertory
Offertory Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
Colfax, Wisconsin
Colfaxlutheran.org
962-3336
Leslie W. Walck, Ph.D. Pastor
Joan Foris, Organist
9:30 A.M.
April 5, 2015
A Service of Holy Communion
Distribution Hymn
“Lamb of God”
Post Communion Canticle
“Thank the Lord”
The Prayer, Benediction & Bells
Dismissal
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: Go, alive in Christ! Go in peace and serve the Lord!
C: Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Postlude
Prelude and Bells
Welcome and Announcements
Easter Greeting
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: Christ being raised, the dead will die no more!
C: Death has no more dominion over him! Alleluia!
P: This is the day that the Lord has made!
C: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia!
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
“This is the Feast”
Part 1—lectern side, Part 2—Pulpit side & Balcony
LBW 151
page 57
page 60
L: Let us pray
ALL: O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by His glorious
resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, so that we may live
with him forever in the joy of the resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
The First Lesson
Acts 10:34-43
The Second Lesson
I Corinthians 15:1-11
“Alleluia”
page 62
The Holy Gospel
John 20:1-18
Children’s Sermon with “Alleluia, Praise Ye the Lord”
Sunday School Children
Hymn
“The Open-Ended Empty Tomb”
Mark 16:1-8
“The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done”
LBW 135
We Respond to God’s Blessings
The Nicene Creed & Prayers
Offering
Special Music
page 64
“Rise Up This Joyful Day”
WOV 674
page 72
page 72
page 74
Welcome! Christ is risen! Hallelujah! A joyous welcome to all as we gather with Jesus’ closest friends at his empty
tomb All Are Welcome at the Communion table today, believing that Christ is present. Through this sacrament we
receive the reassurance that our sins are forgiven, and strength to go and serve. White grape juice is available in
the center of each tray for those who desire it.
We Hear God’s Word
Sermon
page 66
page 67
page 68-71
We Go to Serve
We Enter God’s Presence
Opening Hymn
Invocation
Hymn of Praise
“Let the Vineyards”
Sr. Choir
Enjoy Easter Breakfast this morning from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. served by Confirmation students and their parents.
Proceeds will go to camperships for the students to participate at Luther Park Bible Camp this summer.
“Pray For One Another” Throughout the year we pray for each other as members and family members of this
congregation. In our Prayers today we remember Angela Anderson & Brandon; LeRoy & Sylvia Anderson; Ryan
Barry; Jerome & Grace Bauer, Megan, Emilee & Casey; Bill Benish; John & Carol Benish & Tony; Greg & Stacy
Berger & Juelia; Jerry & Molly Bergeson and pray for God’s strength and guidance for them.
Birthdays This Week: Donna Johnson, Dillon Bode, Logan Seipel, Dale Hintz, Anne Higbie, Kendall Wilson, John
Mikesell, Inez Christianson, Laura Stewart, Joshua Mayfield, Kaitlyn Spadgenske. Happy Birthday to each of you!
Please Continue To Pray For: Jordan Aaron, Theresa Prince Calkins, Barbara (Froiland) Corcoran, Willie
Schmock, Jon Suckow, Stan Thompson, Kathy Van Daalwyk, Lynda Wahl, Kathryn Wenzel and Millie Windsor
as they struggle with cancer; Doug Marko with health issues; Kristen Spadgenske with Lyme’s disease.
WE THANK THOSE SERVING US TODAY:
Assisting Minister:
Sr. Choir Director:
Acolytes:
Ushers:
Greeter:
Altar Workers:
Paula Moen
Steve Olson
Jack Edwards & Josh Larson
Winfield Scott & Mary Kragness
Linnea Thompson
Jeanne Herrick, Linda Borofka & Sharon Jones
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change
ordinary opportunities into blessings. Worship with us! Be a part of our family each Sunday!
Easter 2015
EASTER LILIES are given to the Glory of
our Risen Lord and in Loving Memory of:
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† Mike’s dad, Bill Zutter, by Mike & Kara Zutter
Jean Kallstrom by Jim & Dana and Erica & Wesley Kallstrom
Alfred & Hilda Knutson by Rich & Becky Knutson
Brittany Sather by Rich & Becky Knutson
Perley Entzminger by George & Barb Entzminger
Barb Bruhn by George & Barb Entzminger
Our loved ones by Ray & Marlene Johnson
Stanley E. Andrews by JoAnn Mayfield Andrews
Stuart & Char Halpin by Mark Halpin & Kathy Mitchell
Tim Halpin by Mark Halpin & Kathy Mitchell
Perley Entzminger by Kathy Mitchell & Mark Halpin
Our loved ones by John, Carol, Tony & Bill Benish
Our mother Janet Smith by Kerry, Ken & Mike Smith
Our father Charles Smith by Kerry, Ken & Mike Smith
Our grandparents Francis & Cora Seever by Kerry, Ken & Mike Smith
Our grandparents Richard & Violet Smith by Kerry, Ken & Mike Smith
Megan Walck by Pastor Les Walck
Chaplain George & Zerma Robertson by Pastor Les Walck
Aunt Amanda Walck by Pastor Les Walck
Chris, Harry & Chenoa by Callie Walck
Larry Schleusner by Linda Schleusner
Millard & Mildred Sykora, Lester Schleusner, Terry Callies and all other
loved ones by Linda Schleusner
Eugene Dehnhoff and Douglas & Marlys McRoberts by Eric & Brenda
McRoberts
Dan Freeberg by Eunice Freeberg
Judy Mulvey by Eunice Freeberg
Bob Ziebell by Algie Ziebell & family
Patrick Ziebell by Algie Ziebell & family
Our loved ones by Algie Ziebell & family
Ona Toycen and John Foust by Dick & Eldoris Toycen
Jim Peterson by Bonny Peterson, Arlan, Ione & Tina
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Mr. & Mrs. Cleo Hopkins by Bonny Peterson, Arlan, Ione & Tina
Tony, Norman & Judy by Bonny Peterson, Arlan, Ione & Tina
Bud & Shirley Hodgson and Kenny & Marion Haugle by Ron & Diane
Hodgson
Jeff Roberts by Kristy Roberts and family
Our loved ones by Jim & Jeanne Herrick
Lester & Ione Dickens, Sam & Mabel Thompson and Carl Thompson by
Stan & Deanne Thompson
EASTER LILIES are given to the Glory of
our Risen Lord and in Honor of:
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Our parents, Rod & Jan Anderson and Helen Zutter, by Mike & Kara Zutter
Denny & Dixie Knutson by Rich & Becky Knutson
Our children by Ray & Marlene Johnson
Marvel Entzminger by Kathy Mitchell & Mark Halpin
Rev. & Mrs. Alfred Walck by Pastor Les Walck
Callie Walck by Pastor Les Walck
Our amazing grandchildren, Elijah, Trey, Isaiah and Evie by George & Barb
Entzminger
Shari & Jon Wendland and Craig & Brenda Schleusner, Megan, Morgan &
Macy by Linda Schleusner
Granddaughter 1st Lieutenant Kaitlyn Bogan, a pilot in the USAF by
Norman & Coryne Knutson
The blessings that are our children and grandchildren
Our grandchildren Deondra, Makayla, Keyerra, Shayla & Tayshon by Stan
& Deanne Thompson
THANK YOU to all who provided flowers!
You may take them with you after
the service is concluded.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Today - Easter Sunday
6:30 a.m.
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Easter Sunrise Service with Communion
Easter Breakfast
Sr. Choir Rehearsal
Easter Festival with Communion
Monday - Church Offices will be Closed
1:00 p.m.
ELCW General Board Meeting
Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Barbershoppers
Charity-Hope Circle meets
Praise Kids
Confirmation Classes
Colfax Crafters
Church Council
Next Sunday - 2nd Sunday of Easter
9:30 a.m.
Worship
10:30 a.m.
Volunteer Appreciation Fellowship
The CHURCH OFFICES will be closed on Mon. April 6th so the staff can enjoy
a day of rest after the Easter Celebration. Please leave messages on the phone
machine, or in the event of an emergency, please contact Pastor Walck on his cell
phone at 715.704.0005.
From The ELCW: They Need Your Help!!
“Junk for Jesus” has been scheduled for the third weekend of June. When
you are doing your spring cleaning, please remember Colfax Lutheran and bring
your clean and gently used items here. The ladies are looking for all the regular
thrift sale and estate sale items. If you are able to price your items, that would
be helpful. If you need assistance getting your items to the church, please
contact Mona Thorson (715.962.3038) and arrangements will be made to help
you.
Colfax
Lutheran
Church
volunteer
[vol-uh n-teer]
1. To perform or offer to perform a
service of one's own free will.
2. To do charitable or helpful work
without pay.
That is how Webster’s Dictionary defines a volunteer. We at Colfax Lutheran Church
define a volunteer this way: “There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there
are varieties of service but the same Lord. (I Corinthians
12:4-5) We know that you have become the Hands and Feet of Jesus. We say Thank
You for offering your time and talents in service to the Lord. We praise Him for
giving you the gifts you possess and the heart to share these gifts. Thank you for
being Jesus’ Hands and Feet among us! Our organization would not be what it is
today if it weren’t for the many, many people who selflessly give to us week after
week, month after month, and year after year. You are amazing people with a heart
for the Lord. Our organization would not be what it is if not for you! You are all
persons who give willingly from your heart for the good of the church, as unto Christ
himself. Our volunteers are loyal, enthusiastic, caring, involved. Our volunteers are
love in motion!
Thank you for everything you do for us!
Please join us for a
Volunteer Appreciation Fellowship
following Worship services
on Sunday April 12, 2015
in Luther Hall.