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Sunday, May 10, 2015
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Immanuel Lutheran Church
616 Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Telephone 1-847-864-4464
+ Facsimile 1-847-864-4487
Website www.ilcevanston.org
Email: [email protected] (church)
[email protected] (Pastor Olson)
[email protected] (parish admin)
WELCOME TO IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Metropolitan Chicago Synod,
founded in 1888 by Swedish immigrants and now serving the entire community.
We are here to serve you.
The Rev. Paul Olson .................................................Interim Pastor
Kathy Skelton ............................... Congregation Council President
Benjamin D. Rivera .............................................................. Cantor
Greg Hummel ................................................................... Organist
Laurie Stivers .................................................... Associate Organist
Bisi Oyenuga ................................................. Parish Administrator
Facilities
† Our parking lot is located on the south side of the church off Sherman Avenue. Church members
may park in the lot at any time, whether for church events or for shopping or other errands in
downtown Evanston; see the church office to get a parking pass. For Sunday morning services,
additional parking is under the Best Western Hotel or in Lot 6 on Lake Street across from the
Police and Fire Headquarters.
† There are accessible rest rooms across from the kitchen and on the lower level next to the
elevator. There are two additional rest rooms on the lower level near the meeting of the two
hallways.
† Children are welcome in our worship services. We have an attended nursery and a changing room
downstairs for parents to use, if needed. Both rooms are on the lower level. An usher can direct
you.
† The parking lot entrance is an accessible entrance. An elevator is located inside the entrance.
† If you are a visitor, please introduce yourself to our pastor or assisting minister. Please sign our
guest book in the narthex or a visitor card from the pew rack, and we will send you a packet of
information about Immanuel.
† Hearing assistance is available. Ask an usher for equipment.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR WORSHIP
The Lutheran Service follows the historic liturgy that has evolved since the early centuries of
Christianity. We have a set form, but the content changes for each service. The content is governed
by the church year calendar and lectionary (a system of scripture readings). Sunday worship is
organized around the proclamation of the Word of God and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Lutheran worship books are organized so that page numbers for the liturgy are in the front part of the
book, hymn numbers are in the second part. The liturgy and hymns are printed in your bulletin, but
page numbers are provided for those wishing to follow along in the red Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
Receiving Holy Communion
We invite all baptized Christians who receive Holy Communion in their own churches to share with us
the sacrament of the body and blood of Christ for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. At the
direction of the usher, come forward to the altar. Receive the bread in the palm of your hand. Take
the silver chalice and drink from it or dip the bread in the ceramic chalice. Return to your place via
the side aisles after you receive both elements. Those who need to receive communion sitting should
sit on an aisle and notify the pastor or an usher before the Service if you have not previously received
communion in the pew. Those who desire a blessing but not the sacrament are asked to fold their
arms over their chests.
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INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S SERVICE
In today's Second Reading from I John 5:1-6, the author is battling the false teachings of the
time. The Gnostics believed that God would not come in human form. They were in love with
love and talked about the philosophical ideas of love - not the expression in human forms of
love. The writer of I John counters that argument by reminding the community that God's love
for us is made flesh in Jesus and carried out in the flesh through the believers. Talking about
love is one thing - doing love is quite the opposite!
Service of the Word
Gathering
Pre-Service Music: Variations on: Concertos by Bach and Walther
Stand.
Thanksgiving for Baptism
P In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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.
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 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.
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.
To you be given honor and praise
through Jesus Christ our Lord
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
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Gathering Hymn:Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing ................................................ red hymnal ELW Hymn 389
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Greeting
The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Kyrie ................................................................................................................................................... ELW page 98
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Canticle of Praise: This is the Feast .................................................................................................. ELW Page 101
Prayer of the Day
P Let us pray.
Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our
nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will
and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen
Sit.
Welcome to visitors and announcements
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First Lesson: Acts 10: 44-48
A A reading from the book of Acts
44
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, 46for 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? 48So he ordered them to
be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.
A The word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Psalmody: Psalm 98 – Sung antiphonally by whole verses right and left sides
ELW Tone 7, Page 337
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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.
2
O LORD, you have made | known your victory,
you have revealed your righteousness
in the sight | of the nations.
3
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.
4
Shout with joy to the LORD, | all you lands;
lift up your voice, re- | joice, and sing.
5
Sing to the LORD | with the harp,
with the harp and the | voice of song.
6
With trumpets and the sound | of the horn
shout with joy before the | king, the LORD.
7
Let the sea roar, and | all that fills it,
the world and those who | dwell therein.
8
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 peo- | ples with equity.
The Gloria Patri is sung by all.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the | Holy Spirit;*
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forev- | er. Amen.
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Second Lesson: 1 John 5: 1-6
A A reading from the book of First John
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent
loves the child. 2By 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. 5Who 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.
A The word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand.
Gospel Acclamation
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Holy Gospel: John 15: 9 - 17
P The Holy Gospel according to Saint John, the fifteenth chapter.
C Glory to You, O Lord
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As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10If 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. 13No one has greater
love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. 14You 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.
P The Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to You, O Christ.
Sermon
Pastor Olson
Silent reflection.
Stand.
Hymn of the Day: Abide, O Dearest Jesus……………………………………………………….ELW Hymn 593
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Nicene Creed………………………………………………………………………………………...ELW Page 85
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, of all that is seen and unseen
we believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God,
Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the
Father;
Through Him all things were made.
for us and for our salvation He came down from
heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin
Mary and became truly human.
For our sake He was crucified under Pontius
Pilate:
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures:
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
he will come again in glory to judge the living
and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the
giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and
the Son.
Who with the Father and Son is glorified,
Who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic
church,
We acknowledge one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins,
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
And the life of the world to come. Amen
Prayers of Intercession
A Confident that the resurrection of Christ has defeated sin and death, we offer our prayers for the church, the
world, and all people in need.
A brief silence. Each petition ends: A Lord, in your mercy
C Hear our prayer
† For the church on earth, for those who proclaim the gospel, and for the ministry of congregations
throughout the world, that the Holy Spirit guide all to love and service, Lord, in your mercy.
† For seas and fields, plants and animals, for the well-being of the earth, and for those who advocate
for the just use of God’s gifts, that all creation continue to thrive, Lord, in your mercy.
† For the nations of the world, those who govern and those who serve, that leaders accomplish their
duties faithfully and judge people with equity, Lord, in your mercy.
† For the sick, the lonely, those who mourn, those afflicted with malaria, and those who suffer in body,
mind, or spirit (especially) Lynn Carson, Calvin Hummel, Yolanda Imhoff and her family, Ron
Laudert, Indra Pandit, Carol Rakowsky, George Shiff, Doris Strom, Myrtle Wangerin, Barbara
Ziegler and James Ziegler (others), that God provide them with compassionate caregivers, Lord, in
your mercy.
† For diverse families in all places, for mothers celebrating this day, and for all parents and caregivers
as they teach their children to know and love God, Lord, in your mercy.
† In thanksgiving for all the saints who have died in Christ, that their faithfulness to the gospel inspire
us everyday, Lord, in your mercy.
† Holy God, giver of every good gift, look graciously on your whole church, and so guide us in this
congregation during our time of discernment, that we shall grow in our commitment to one another
and to the cause of your Christ and may choose a faithful pastor to join us in our ministries in our
congregation, community, and in your world. Lord, in your mercy.
† The petitions and thanksgiving of the congregation silent or spoken aloud are invited….Lord, in your
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mercy.
P Holy God, by the death and resurrection of your Son, you have granted new life, abundant renewal,
and salvation. Hear our prayers for the sake of the one who has set us free, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen.
P The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C And also with you.
All exchange the sign of peace with each other, then sit.
The offering is received.
Choir Anthem: If Ye Love Me by Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)
Text from John 14:15-17a KJV
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
And I will pray the Father,
And he shall give you another Comforter,
That he may 'bide with you forever;
E'en the Sp'rit of truth.
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Sharing the Eucharistic Meal
Stand as the gifts are brought forward.
Create in Me a Clean Heart........................................................................................................... ELW Hymn 188
Offertory Prayer
A Let us pray.
Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth.
Day by day you shower us with blessings.
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.
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Thanksgiving at the Table
Great Thanksgiving ..................................................................................................................... ELW page 107
P
C
P
C
P
C
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give our thanks and praise
Proper Preface for Easter ............................................................................................................. Spoken by Pastor
P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and
praise. Here the minister continues with the preface for the day, concluding. . . we praise your name
and join their unending hymn:
Sanctus (sung by all) .................................................................................................................. ELW page 108
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Great Thanksgiving continues .......................................................................................................... ELW page 108
You are indeed holy, almighty and merciful God.
You are most holy,
and great is the majesty of your glory.
You so loved the world that you gave your only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him may not perish
but have eternal life.
We give you thanks for his coming into the world
to fulfill for us your holy will
and to accomplish all things for our salvation.
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup,
we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
Remembering, therefore, his salutary command,
his life-giving passion and death, his glorious resurrection and ascension,
and the promise of his coming again,
we give thanks to you, O Lord God Almighty,
not as we ought but as we are able;
we ask you mercifully to accept our praise and thanksgiving
and with your Word and Holy Spirit to bless us, your servants,
and these your own gifts of bread and wine,
so that we and all who share in the body and blood of Christ
may be filled with heavenly blessing and grace,
and, receiving the forgiveness of sin,
may be formed to live as your holy people
and be given our inheritance with all your saints.
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To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.
The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father in heaven) ...................................................................................... ELW page 112
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.
The Breaking of Bread
P Taste and see the Lord is good
C Thanks be to God
Sit. Come forward to receive Communion at the direction of the ushers.
The Ministration of Holy Communion
Music during Communion
Canticle: Lamb of God .................................................................................................................... ELW page 112
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P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace.
C Amen
Sending into the World
Stand.
Canticle: Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace .......................................................................... ELW page 113
Post-Communion Prayer
A Life-giving God,
in the mystery of Christ's resurrection
you send light to conquer darkness,
water to give new life,
and the bread of life to nourish your people.
Send us forth as witnesses to your Son's resurrection,
that we may show your glory to all the world,
through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.
C Amen.
Benediction…………………………………………………………………………………………ELW page 114
Sending Hymn: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me ................................... ELW Hymn 623 (included on facing page)
Dismissal
A Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Alleluia!
C Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
Organ Postlude: Variations on:
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SERVING TODAY
PRESIDING MINISTER ................................................................................................ The Rev. Paul Olson
ASSISTING MINISTER ............................................................................................................. Anne Heider
COMMUNING MINISTER ..................................................................................................... Mildred Carlson
ORGANIST ..................................................................................................................................................... Greg Hummel
CANTOR ......................................................................................................................... Benjamin Rivera
ALTAR GUILD ............................................................................................................................ Kim Miller
USHERS ................................................................................................Terri Hummel and Steve Warner
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Today at Immanuel: May 10, 2015
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
10:30 a.m Eucharist
Following the service, please gather in the Fellowship Hall
for greetings, announcements and refreshments served by The Simchaks
New Community Church worship at 1:00 p.m.
Next Sunday, May 17th: we welcome Pastor Deanna Langle, Campus Pastor at Lutheran
Campus Ministry at Northwestern along with several students. They will bring greetings along
with providing information about the Lutheran Campus Ministry. Pastor Langle will share a
short greeting at the Announcements time and she and the students will be part of the
Fellowship Time following worship. Welcome to them!
NEXT SUNDAY AT IMMANUEL
10:30 a.m Sunday, May 17: Seventh Sunday of Easter
New Community Church Worship at 1:00 p.m
This Week at Immanuel: May 11-16
Mon 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ...................................................................... Thin Ice Drama Group
Tue 1:00 pm – 3:00pm......................................................................Home School Drama Group
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ............................................................................................ Weight Watchers
Wed 1:00pm – 3:00pm .............................................................................. Home School Drama
7:30 pm .................................................................................................. Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thu 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm..................................................................................... Weight Watchers
Sat 9:00 am - 11:00am .................................................................................... Weight Watchers
11:00 am – 12:00 pm ...................................................................................... Organist Practice
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm .......................................................................................... Organist Practice
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COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Matthias, Apostle
Matthias was the apostle added to the Twelve after Jesus' resurrection, as a replacement for the
dead Judas Iscariot. He had traveled among the followers of Jesus throughout the Lord's ministry.
Formerly commemorated on February 24, Matthias's celebration is moved to May 14 in agreement
with most Western calendars.
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Lord, we remember the mothers who have gone before us. For their love, sacrifice, struggle
and joy, we thank you.
Lord, we remember the mothers of Scripture who are a part of our story as we are a part of
your story. For their courage, faith, love and fierceness, we thank you.
Lord, we remember those who have not given birth to us, but are mothers to us. For their gift of
themselves that they have given, we thank you.
For the women who struggle with fertility, for those women whom society labels as less in their
childlessness, for those women who have lost children. For their tears, for their strength, for
their wisdom, for their lives, we thank you.
In your name we pray. Amen.
A Prayer by Claire Schoepp
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