LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Schaumburg, Illinois 60193

847-895-8877

Third Sunday of Easter April 06, 2008

KNOW GROW SERVE SHARE

We are pleased to welcome you to Lord of Life Lutheran Church.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:00 A.M.

celebration worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is celebrated at both worship services.

Holy Communion

WE INVITE all baptized Christians to share in the Holy Communion celebration. Alert the server (sign of a "V" with you fingers) if you prefer grape juice instead of wine. Communion cups containing grape juice are in the center ring of the communion tray. Please follow the usher's direction.

The Lord of Life sanctuary is equipped with a "Personal PA" sound system that includes hearing assist units. If you have difficulty hearing portions of the service, please contact one of the ushers.

We love Children in Worship! Thank you for bringing them. Smile at a parent with a child. (Smile twice at a parent with more than one.) A smile goes a long way to support their efforts – a frown can discourage for life.

A Nursery Room for infants and young children is located downstairs. Directions: Exit the sanctuary; to your right is the stairwell. Go down the stairs, through the double door, and turn left. The Nursery Room is located about three-quarters of the way down. Please feel free to ask an usher for assistance.

WORSHIP REGISTRATION CARDS: All members and guests are asked to fill out the registration card found in your bulletin. You may return it to an usher as you come forward to receive Holy Communion. (If you forget, please give the card to an usher after the worship service.)

e-mail addresses:

PASTOR Thad W. Fisher (pastor_thad@lord-of-life.org)

DIR. OF MUSIC/ORGANIST Larry Baade

ASSISTANT DIR. OF MUSIC Diane Hannibal (musiclady16@comcast.net)

SECRETARY Judy Voegtle (loloffice@lord-of-life.org)

CUSTODIAN Dave Johnson (djcorgi157@wowway.com)

ALTAR GUILD Barb James, Pat Scharm

The Worship Service

Evangelical Lutheran Worship

Holy Communion Setting One—page 94

An "*" indicates times in the worship service to stand. Please stand as you are able.

P: Pastor A.M: Assisting Minister C: Congregation

Gathering

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God

prelude I Know That My Redeemer Lives George Shearing (b. 1919)

Welcome

*THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

The congregation may turn and face the font. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. C: Amen.

The presiding minister addresses the assembly.

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.

Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks.

P: Blessed are you, O God, maker and ruler of all things. Your voice thundered over the waters at creation. You water the mountains and send springs into the valleys to refresh and satisfy all living things.

Through the waters of the flood you carried those in the ark to safety, you led your people Israel from slavery to freedom. In the wilderness you nourished them with water from the rock, and you brought them across the river Jordan to the promised land.

By the baptism of his death and resurrection, your Son Jesus has carried us to safety and freedom. The floods shall not overwhelm us, and the deep shall not swallow us up, for Christ has brought us over to the land of promise. He sends us to make disciples, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Pour out your Holy Spirit; wash away sin in this cleansing water; clothe the baptized with Christ; and claim your daughters and sons, no longer slave and free, no longer male and female, but one with all the baptized in Christ Jesus, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

*GATHERING SONG #364 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia

*GREETING

P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

P: The joy and peace of God be with you all.

C: And also with you.

*THE KYRIE In peace let us pray…. (see page 98)

*THE CANTICLE OF PRAISE This is the feast… (see page 101)

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

ANTHEM Sing Joyous Christians Antonio Lotti (1665-1740

Word

God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song

First Reading Acts 2:14a, 36-41 (printed on back cover)

After the reading, the reader says: The Word of the Lord.

All respond. Thanks be to God.

Second Reading 1 Peter 1:17-23 (printed on back cover)

After the reading, the reader says: The Word of the Lord.

All respond. Thanks be to God.

*gospel Acclamation (see page 102)

C: Alleluia!

Soloist: -Our hearts burn within us while you open to us the scriptures.

C: Alleluia!

*The gospel is announced

P: The holy gospel according to Luke the 24th chapter

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

*Gospel Luke 24:13-35 (printed on back cover)

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ

CHILDREN'S SERMON

THE SERMON

Hymn of the Day #696 Jesus Calls Us; O'er The Tumult

*The NICENE Creed (please stand) A.M: With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

All: 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 the Son is worshiped and 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.

*prayer of intercession

Each petition of the prayers concludes with words:

A.M: God of life,

Response: hear our prayer.

*PEACE

P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: And also with you.

Please share the peace of Christ with your brothers and sisters at this time.

Meal

God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ

Offering (The Offering is received)

*OFFERing Prayer

A.m: Let us pray – Risen Christ, receive these gifts, with our hopes, dreams, and prayers. Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread, that our eyes may be opened to see your presence among us, and our lives filled with the new life of your resurrection. C: Amen

*GREAT THANKSGIVING (see page 107)

P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P: It is indeed right………….unending hymn,

*SANCTUS (see page 108)

Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow'r and might,

Heav-en and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna. Hosanna.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest

*Eucharistic Prayer and Words of Institution

P: Let us pray, Holy God…within each cell; with every breath.

C: We praise you, O God.

P: Generations…out of exile; into the future.

C: We bless you, O God.

P: We give you thanks…among the poor; with us now.

C: We thank you, O God. Amen

P: In the night…we proclaim the mystery of faith.

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

P: Let us pray…in your church, without end.

C: Amen

*The Lord's Prayer

P: Let us pray for God's rule on earth as Jesus taught us:

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 HOLY COMMUNION

P: The Lord swallows up death forever and makes a feast of rich food and wine.

Eat, drink, the gift is for you. c: Amen

Agnus Dei Lamb of God, you take away the sin….(see page 112)

All: Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;

Grant us peace.

DISTRIBUTION

(as you come forward to receive Holy Communion, you may return your worship registration card to an usher)

distribution hymn #619 I Know That My Redeemer Lives

*TABLE BLESSING

*Communion Canticle Now Lord, You Let….. (see page 113)

* PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

A.M: Let us Pray: God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C.: Amen.

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world

*blessing

P: God has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Almighty God, the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless you and raise you to life, both now and forever. C: Amen

*sending hymn #377 Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!

Announcements

*Dismissal

A.M: Go in peace. Proclaim the resurrection. Alleluia, alleluia!

C: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

Postlude

(Liturgical Material Setting 1 p.94 from the pew edition of Evangelical Lutheran Worship used by permission of Augsburg Fortress under license #14035-LIT)

Reprinted from Words for Worship and Sundays and Seasons, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress.

Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

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WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sun Traditional Worship 8:00 a.m.

Jesus' Jammin' Junior rehearsal 8:45-9:15 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Christian Education/Fellowship 9:15 a.m.

Celebration Worship 10:30 a.m.

Social Action 10:30 a.m.

CIA (Christians in Action youth group) 7:00 p.m.

MON Coffee & Topics (CATs) at home of Joyce Johnson 9:00 a.m.

Book Discussion (Library) 7:00 p.m.

AA @ Annex 7:00 p.m.

TUE No Staff Meeting

Hannah Bible Study Circle 9:30 a.m.

Private Violin Lessons 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Scouts 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Loopy Ladies (Annex) 6:30 p.m.

Finance Committee 7:00 p.m.

POKENO @ Friendship Vlg. 7:00 p.m.

Scout Committee Mtg. (Dan Behrens) 7:30 p.m.

WED Bulletin Deadline 9:00 a.m.

Women's Community Bible Study (member's home) 9:00 a.m.

Holy Communion @ Friendship Village 2:30 p.m.

Scouts 2:45 p.m.

Violin Lessons 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Confirmation 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Choir Chimes 6:30 p.m.

Resurrection Choir 7:30 p.m.

AA (Annex) 7:30 p.m.

THU Mission Quilting 9-12 noon

"Get Acquainted Gathering" (Bob & Carol Faust) 10:00 a.m.

Scouts 4-5:30 p.m.

Property Committee 7:00 p.m.

TOPS (basement) 7:00 p.m.

AA (Annex) 7:00 p.m.

FRI Rachel Circle (member's home) 9:30 a.m.

Scout Den Mtg. 4-5:30 p.m.

SAT El Salvador Presentation 3-5:00 p.m.

Christian Chavarria: One Man's Story of War, Hope and Faith.

Worship participants—april 06

ASSISTING MINISTER 8:00 volunteer

COMMUNION 8:00 Howard Nelson

10:30 Jim Rynott

ACOLYTE(S) 8:00 Randy Carr

10:30 Steven Badgley

GREETER(S) 8:00 Karen Dahlen, Bob Gjertvik

10:30 Barb Olson

NURSERY 8:00 Linda Baehr

10:30 Barb James

READER 8:00 Wayne Giesel

10:30 Sandy Tabick

USHERS 8:00 John Bibby*, Don Korff

Tom Tweed, Herm Scharm

10:30 Bobby Walser, Dick Wilson

BREAD MINISTRY Barbara Peterson

DRIVER(S) Marilyn Luthardt

ABOUT THE PRELUDE

George Shearing was born n London congenitally blind. His only formal musical education consisted of four years of study at the Linden Lodge School for the Blind. His keyboard reputation flourished throughout London.He came to the US in 1947 and began a long and successful career in jazz performance and composing/arranging having one of the most popular jazz combos on the planet in the 1950's. His setting of 'I Know That My Redeemer Lives' is a set of variations culminating in a thick, jazz harmonization. The tune itself is not the familiar 'Duke Street', but a sturdy tune that imparts new meaning to the text.

ATTENDANCE March 30, 2008

8:00 a.m. - 88

10:30 a.m. - 58

Total - 146

flower and bulletin charts

sign up charts to sponsor flowers and/or bulletins are located on the wall in the hallway leading to the drinking fountain. Suggested donation to sponsor flowers is $15.00 per arrangement. Suggested donation to sponsor a bulletin is $12.00. Sponsoring the weekly bulletin or flowers helps to offset the purchase price.

Flower chairperson is Pat Scharm.

Bulletin chairperson is Carol Faust.

FLOWERS on the altar are given to the Glory of God by the friends and members of Lord of Life.

the bulletin is given to the Glory of God by the friends and members of Lord of Life.

2008 Hunger Appeal

In your bulletin today you will find a special ELCA World Hunger Appeal offering envelope. As you consider your gift, remember the many ways in which God has blessed you, and pray that you may be a blessing to others. Please make checks payable to "Lord of Life," and feel free to return your envelope at any time in the coming weeks. THANK YOU!

coffee and topics (c.a.t.s)

Would you like to start your week with lively discussion and fellowship? We welcome you to give CATS a try. We get together on Monday mornings, 9:00 a.m. at the home of Joyce Johnson. We would love to have you join us.

WOMEN'S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY meets most Wednesday mornings starting at 9 a.m. Currently we are studying the book of Genesis. Contact Sandy Tabick for more information.

Women of the ELCA Bible Study Circles

Hannah Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month at church at 9:30 a.m. The next "Circle" is Tuesday, April 8^th in the library. Topic is Peace Full—Peace is Jesus' deepest desire for his disciples. Peace is not a process or a place or a plea, but a Person. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Session 8–Marking Peace and Being Peace. Theme verse: Matthew 5-9. Contact person is Ruth Ann Pickard.

RACHEL CIRCLE: The subject of study is "Ruth - Wonder Women of the Bible" - Heroes of Yesterday Who Inspire Us Today - by Brenda Poinsett. New study members are welcome. The next meeting is April 11 at the home of member Shari Willer.

Mark your Calendars for April 12^th:

Christian Chavarria: One Man's Story of War, Hope and Faith.

Lord of Life will be hosting Christian Chavarria, a Salvadoran who survived the 12 year civil war in El Salvador. He recounts himself as lucky, since he survived events in which hundreds died. Christian is visiting the United States this April to share his life story and talk about how he overcame the struggles of war and was able to find hope. Today, he works with the Lutheran Church in El Salvador and has worked with churches in Europe to continue helping third world countries, including El Salvador. Lord of Life has a relationship with the Lutheran Church in El Salvador and this is a great way to learn more about El Salvador. Come and hear his inspiring story!

Please join us on Saturday April 12^th, 2008 from 3-5pm. The event will be held in the Lord of Life basement.

Please sign up in the narthex.

PASTOR THAD'S INSTALLATION

Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m. An announcement was mailed on Monday, March 31. Bishop Wayne Miller will be presiding at the installation and Pr. Thad's wife, Pr. Nancy Fisher will preach. Pr. Thad's children, Tristan, Ambyr and Liam will be here too. It will be an exciting day, not only for Pr. Thad and his family, but for all of us here at Lord of Life. A dinner will follow the service. Please sign up on the sheet located in the narthex. Everyone is heartily invited.

THE CHICAGOLAND FRIENDS OF LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF SPRING LUNCHEON will be held Friday, April 18 at Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines, at 11:30 a.m.. Both men and women who are interested in the ministries of LWR are welcome to attend. The speaker this year will be the new president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, The Reverend John Nunes. Tickets for the luncheon are $15.00 with a mail deadline of April 11. For more information, contact Barbara Peterson.

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

Take a break from the kitchen! The Fellowship Committee has arranged with The Village Tavern & Grill for a Dining Out event. This is similar to the outing at Pilot Pete's last year. Flyers will be available at church with the date and time – Sunday, April 20^th between 1:00 and 5:00. Take your flyer with you to the restaurant and present it to your waiter with your dining check at the time of payment. We will receive a check for 20% of the net amount (before tax and other charges) of all Lord of Life diners that day. The proceeds will be given to the Schaumburg Food Panty. As you know, they were a resource for the residents of Legend Park Apartments after they were displaced due to the fire. Enjoy a delicious, affordable meal and provide food for others in need. You can browse the menu at www.pilotpetes.com. Scroll down to Village Tavern & Grill and click on "Menu".

DO YOU SHOP AT ULTRA? If you shop for groceries at Ultra Foods (located on Barrington Road in Hanover Park) between now and June 1st, save your receipts! Bring them to church and put them in the envelope marked "ULTRA" on the bulletin board in the narthex. Lord of Life will receive an amount equal to 5% of the total purchases made by our members during this promotional period. We will donate these funds to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. Thanks to Ultra for supporting charitable causes in the community, and thank you for shopping!

Lifelines deadline for the May issue is Monday, April 14. Please send information to Anne Behrens at lifelines@lord-of-life.org and copy to Judy at loloffice@lord-of-life.org and also our Webmaster, Dan Behrens at ddbehrens@comcast.net. We would like to remind ALL leaders, staff and chairpersons that the Lifelines is only effective if YOU are proactive about sending information. There is a lot going on at Lord of Life and we want to get the word out too about sharing and growing our faith here and in our local community. Thank you for your efforts. Anne Behrens and Judy Voegtle

PS: don't forget you can access the Lifelines from your home computer at

www.Lord-of-Life.org

Notes to the custodian

If there are any concerns or suggestions in reference to the church and how it is maintained, please put a note in Dave Johnson's mail box which is located on the lower level and to the right of the stairwell. Thank you

The Personnel Committee

Day camp

JUST FOR LIFE!!! Lutherdale will be coming to Lord of Life the week of July 21st. Day Camp is from 9 AM - 2PM Monday through Thursday and 9AM - 12PM on Friday. Daycamp is geared for students who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. The cost for the week is $15.00. Registrations will be available soon. Also looking for host homes for the counselors, lunches for the counselors, daily snacks and drinks for the campers and Sr. High Youth to volunteer during the day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me - Julie Wawczak, VBS Volunteer Coordinator

lord of life Love fund

One of the less publicized ways that we at Lord of Life reach out to help others in our midst is through the "Love Fund". These funds are used, in very low profile way, to meet special needs of members and friends. The fund could use a "good boost" to replenish funds that have been used during the year and to help meet some special needs that currently exist. Let's lpause, give thanks for our blessings and give little (or a lot) extra to the Love Fund so that we will be able to meet those needs.

CHRIST IN OUR HOME—Light for Today daily devotional booklets for April, May, June 2008, are located on the usher's table in the narthex. Please feel free to take a copy for your daily devotion. There are several Large Print editions available.

"get acquainted" small group gatherings

Small group gatherings are intended to allow the congregation and Pastor Thad get to know each other in a relaxed, informal environment. The following dates have been set aside for these gatherings:

Date Host Alternate Host

April 10-Thursday (10:00 a.m.) Bob & Carol Faust

April 17-Thursday (evening)

April 19-Saturday (morning) Sandy Tabick

April 24-Thursday (evening) Jeff & Heidi Haffner

April 29-Tuesday (evening) Rudy & Dodie Moser

May 04-Sunday (evening) Jan Stage

May 06-Tuesday (evening) Barbara Peterson Marilyn Luthardt

May 13-Tuesday (evening) Don & Lynn Haye Joyce Johnson

May 21-Wednesday (daytime) John & Annette Bibby

May 29-Thursday (daytime) Herm & Pat Scharm

Please sign up for the date that is convenient for you. Sheets are located on the bulletin board in the narthex.

"COME TO THE WATERS" SEVENTH TRIENNIAL GATHERING

July 20-13, 2008 ~ Salt Lake City, Utah

Be refreshed, inspired and connected! Join women from around the U.S., the Caribbean and our sisters from around the world for this special time. Registration and information sheets are now available. All are welcome. If you have not had the opportunity to be a part of this gathering I encourage you to check out the information and the Women of the ELCA website www.womenoftheelca.org for specifics. This weekend will teach, encourage, and challenge you to come to a greater understanding of your faith and what it means to live it out as together we are called to act boldly on our faith in Jesus Christ.

COMMITTEE REPORTS for the Annual Meeting (June 8, 2008) are due no later than May 11^th. A copy of last year's report (2007) is in your mailbox. Please get your report to Judy as soon as possible. Call the Church office at 847-895-8877 or talk to Ken Olson, Council President, if you have questions. Thanks, Judy

prayer chain

Our prayer chain will pray for family and friends in spiritual or physical need, in an emergency or a prayer of thanksgiving. To place the name of a person on the "Prayer Chain", please contact Ruth Pickard or Joyce Johnson.

SPECIAL PRAYERS

Names mentioned in the Special Prayers" section of our weekly bulletin will be printed for one month. You may leave a note for Judy or call the church office (847-895-8877) with the name of the person(s) for the prayer list.

Members