LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Schaumburg, Illinois 60193

847-895-8877

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 13, 2008

Good Shepherd/Lutheran Social Services Sunday

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 (larry@lord-of-life.org)

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 O Sons and Daughters of the King Arr. E. Power Biggs

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 #883 All People That on Earth Do Dwell

*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 our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

Word

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

First Reading Acts 2:42-47 (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 2:19-25 (printed on back cover)

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

All respond. Thanks be to God.

*gospel Acclamation

C: Alleluia!

Soloist: - Jesus says, I am ^| the good shepherd.

I know my own and my ^| own know me. (John 10:14)

C: Alleluia!

*The gospel is announced

P: The holy gospel according to John the 10th chapter

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

*Gospel John 10:1-10 (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 #780 Shepherd Me O God

(stanzas sung by the choir)

*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 hymns #789 Shepherd Like A Shepherd Lead Us

#782 My Shepherd, You Supply My Need

*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 #544 Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing

Announcements

SAT "Get Acquainted" (Sandy Tabick) 10:00 a.m.

Worship participants—april 13, 2008

ASSISTING MINISTER 8:00 Vonnie Neel

COMMUNION 8:00 Herm Scharm

10:30 Sandy Tabick

ACOLYTE(S) 8:00 Maxine Hora

10:30 Sean Coltrin

GREETER(S) 8:00 volunteer

10:30 Bobby Walser

NURSERY 8:00 Pat Baehr

10:30 volunteer

READER 8:00 Diane Gioe

10:30 Dick Wilson

USHERS 8:00 Rudy Moser*, Bernie Skluzacek

Jan Skluzacek, Rame Bull

10:30 Bill & Marilyn Luthardt

BREAD MINISTRY Bill & Marilyn Luthardt

DRIVER(S) Darlene Leo

ATTENDANCE April 06, 2008

8:00 a.m. - 102

10:30 a.m. - 45

Total - 147

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 John Bibby in honor of Annette's Birthday; by Gordon and Barb James in honor of Gerry's Birthday.

the bulletin is given to the Glory of God by Jan Petersen in honor of Melissa's 13^th Birthday. Happy Birthday!

PASTOR THAD'S INSTALLATION

3:00 p.m

All are invited to the installation of Pastor Thad Fisher at Lord of Life this afternoon. The Installation Service begins at 3:00 p.m. with a dinner following. The Rev. Wayne Miller, Bishop, Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA will install

Pr. Thad and The Rev. Nancy Fisher (Pr. Thad's wife) will preach. Tristan, Ambry and Liam Fisher will also participate in the service. This is an exciting day for all the members and friends of Lord of Life.

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.

YOUR WEEKLY GREEN MESSAGE

Common Sense Idea #1: Never dispose of motor oil, gasoline, or kerosene by pouring them down a drain or sewer. One quart of motor oil can make 250,000 gallons of water undrinkable. This is more than 30 people can drink in a lifetime. What should you do? Use it up (only buy what you need, even if the smaller size is more money per ounce than the bigger size). Follow label instructions for disposal (if given). Recycle (check with your local auto service shops). Please care for our environment by disposing of hazardous wastes responsibly.

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. 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: It has been brought to my attention in the church office that several families have not received their copy of the April Lifelines. It may take 10 days for the Lifelines to reach your home after it is delivered to the post office. There are a few extra copies at church. You may also access the Lifelines from your home computer at www.Lord-of-Life.org then move cursor to"Resources" for drop-down menu and click on "Lord of Lifelines Newsletter."

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, tjbwawczak@aol.com.

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 17-Thursday (evening) Dee Anders

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 inclusion in the 2007-2008 Lord of Life Annual Report are due as soon as possible and no later than May 11^th. An electronic copy of the report is preferred. Reports may be submitted through our website by going to www.lord-of-life.org, placing your cursor on "Resources", then moving down and clicking "On-line Registration Forms". You then have a choice of submitting your report "on-line" or downloading a form that may be used for the report. A copy of last year's report (2007) was placed in each committee's mailbox for reference. Please submit your report on-line, or give it 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

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

Mario Ybanez, Don Extrom, Linda Mooney

Relatives

Rose Syvertsen (aunt to Lynn Haye and great aunt to Barb Badgley)

Lauren Nelson (granddaughter to Howard & Freda Nelson)

Steven Hansen (brother to Lori Crites)

John Jacobs (nephew to Lee Johnson)

Iris King (cousin to Grant Giesler)

Edith Manahan (sister to Barbara Dobson)

Audrey Coltrin (wife of Larry Coltrin)

Bill Konrad (father to Diane Gioe)

Jim Berg (brother to Carol Case)

David Dabrowski (husband to Laura Klein Dabrowski)

Friends

Marcelino Garcia, Sr. (friend to Lori Crites)

David Kelso (friend to Barb Olson)

Carrie Collopy Hill (former member and friend to many at LoL)

Ronnie Kay Sonnier (friend of Grant Giesler)

Linda Ponder (friend of Nancy Farver)

Peter DeSpain (11 year old friend to Bob & Carol Steffensen)

Kevin DeSpain (father to Peter and friend of Bob & Carol Steffensen)

Kathy Smolinski (friend and former co-worker of Carol Steffensen)

Ashley (12 year old friend to Sandy Tabick)

Alan Gogo (friend of Sandy Tabick)

And those who mourn

Lorna Hides on the loss of her sister, Carol Rix

Janet Brandt on the loss of her sister, Judy Herring

May the memory of our departed loved one always be a blessing

Worship participants—april 20, 2008

COMMUNION 8:00 volunteer

10:30 Linda Walser

ACOLYTE(S) 8:00 Eddie Ishaya

10:30 Dylan Giesel

GREETER(S) 8:00 Jo McFarland, Jan Stage

10:30 volunteer

NURSERY 8:00 Carol Case

10:30 Barb James

READER 8:00 Tim Gioe

10:30 Karen Baron

USHERS 8:00 Jim Shephard*, Bob Faust

Carol Faust, Dan Behrens

10:30 Larry Coltrin, Jim Dobson

BREAD MINISTRY Fred & Edith Wittner

DRIVER(S) Jim & Barb Dobson

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

April 13, 2008-9:15-10:15 a.m.

"SUNDAY SCHOOL"

Location: Pre-K - 2^nd Grade - Church Basement

3^rd-6^th Grade and Confirmation Class - Annex

Eileen Kaser, Sunday School Coordinator

Jerry Jelen & Bev (Edgar) Jelen,

Confirmation Co-Coordinators

"COFFEE / FELLOWSHIP"

Location: Narthex / Church Lobby

"ADULT FORUM"/"BIBLE STUDY"

"If you want to walk on water…"

Location: Library

Coordinator: Tim Gioe

"HOT TOPIC OF THE WEEK"

Hi Tech and Churches

Location: Pastor's Office

Coordinator: Vonnie Neel

"YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT DEVOTION"

Location: Narthex / Church Basement, near Kitchen

Coordinator: Chris Selep

"SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST CLUB"

Location: The Cove Restaurant, 3 blocks West of LOL

Coordinators: John Bibby and Herm Scharm