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
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 13, 2008--10:30 A.M.
WELCOME AND FELLOWSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING SONG SERVICE
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord.
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord.
And we offer up to You, the sacrifices of thanksgiving.
And we offer up to You, the sacrifices of joy!
Jesus, shepherd of my heart guide my life today.
Keep me close to Your loving arms, never let me stray.
Give me peace and joy in You, safe in You I hide.
Like a lamb, I follow You, in You I abide.
Jesus, shepherd of my heart, guide my life today.
Keep me close to Your loving arms, never let me stray.
The King of Love My Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am His,
And He is mine forever.
Where streams of living waters flow,
My ransomed soul he leadeth
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
Jesus, shepherd of my heart guide my life today.
Keep me close to Your loving arms, never let me stray.
Give me peace and joy in You, safe in You I hide.
Like a lamb, I follow You, in You I abide.
Jesus, shepherd of my heart, guide my life today.
Keep me close to Your loving arms, never let me stray.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me.
And on his shoulder gently laid,
And home rejoicing brought me.
And so, through all the length of day,
Thy goodness faileth never.
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise,
Within thy house forever.
Jesus, shepherd of my heart guide my life today.
Keep me close to Your loving arms, never let me stray.
Give me peace and joy in You, safe in You I hide.
Like a lamb, I follow You, in You I abide.
Jesus, shepherd of my heart, guide my life today.
Keep me close to Your loving arms, never let me stray.
OPENING WORDS-WORSHIP LEADER
CONFESSION SONG
Shepherd Me, O God (tune: Change My Heart, O God)
Shepherd me, O God, and my heart renew;
Shepherd me, O God, keep me close to You.
You are the shepherd, I am the sheep,
Lead me and guide me, my fragile heart You'll keep.
Shepherd me, O God, and my heart renew;
Shepherd me, O God, keep me close to You.
SILENCE FOR CONFESSION AND REFLECTION
Shepherd Me, O God (tune: Change My Heart, O God)
Shepherd me, O God, and my heart renew;
Shepherd me, O God, keep me close to You.
You are the shepherd, I am the sheep,
Lead me and guide me, my fragile heart You'll keep.
Shepherd me, O God, and my heart renew;
Shepherd me, O God, keep me close to You.
CONFESSION PRAYER AND ABSOLUTION-PASTOR
SONG-My Life is In You, Lord
My life is in You, Lord,
My strength is in You, Lord,
My hope is in You, Lord,
in You it's in You.
My life is in You, Lord,
My strength is in You, Lord,
My hope is in You, Lord,
in You it's in You.
I will praise You with all of my life.
I will praise You with all of my strength;
With all of my life, with all of my strength,
All of my hope is in You.
My life is in You, Lord,
My strength is in You, Lord,
My hope is in You, Lord,
in You it's in You.
My life is in You, Lord,
My strength is in You, Lord,
My hope is in You, Lord,
in You it's in You, in You, it's in You, in You.
It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.
22"He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth."
23When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
GOSPEL LESSON--JOHN 10:1-10
[Jesus said:] "Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers."
6Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7So again Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. 9I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
CHILDREN'S SERMON
SERMON
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
PASSING OF THE PEACE
CALL TO COMMUNION
There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God's own Son;
Precious Lamb of god, Messiah, Holy One.
Thank you, oh, my Father; for giving us your Son.
And leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done.
COMMUNION PRAYER AND
WORDS OF INSTITUTION-PASTOR
THE LORD'S PRAYER
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.
My Shepherd, You Supply My Need (ELW #782)
COMMUNION PRAYER
Response: Jesus, Lord to Me
Jesus, Jesus, Lord to me.
Master, Savior, Prince of Peace.
Ruler of my heart today.
Jesus, Lord to me.
BENEDICTION-PASTOR
SENDING SONG-Trees of the Field
You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace,
The mountains and the hills will break forth before you.
There'll be shouts of joy, and all the trees of the field,
Will clap, will clap their hands.
And all the trees of the field will clap their hands,
The trees of the field will clap their hands,
The trees of the field will clap their hands
While you go out with joy, go out with joy.
Pastor: Go in the love and care of the gentle shepherd, Jesus Christ.
All: Thanks be to God.
The offering will be received at the conclusion of the service. A basket is placed next to the baptismal font for your convenience as you leave the sanctuary. If you are a visitor, your presence with us is your offering. Thank you for being with us today.
Sun Good Shepherd/LSSI sunday
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.
Pastor Thad's Installation 3:00 p.m.
Dinner following the installation
MON LIFELINES DEADLINE
Coffee & Topics (CATs) at home of Joyce Johnson 9:00 a.m.
Personnel Committee 7:00 p.m.
Stewardship Committee 7:00 p.m.
AA @ Annex 7:00 p.m.
Private Violin Lessons 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Scouts 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Church Council 7:00 p.m.
WED Bulletin Deadline 9:00 a.m.
Women's Community Bible Study (member's home) 9:00 a.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
Scouts 4-5:30 p.m.
"Get Acquainted" (Dee Anders) 7:00 p.m.
TOPS (basement) 7:00 p.m.
AA (Annex) 7:00 p.m
FRI Scout Den Mtg. 4-5:30 p.m.
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 13th 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.
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 20th 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 11th. 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.
Mario Ybanez, Don Extrom, Linda Mooney
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)
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
April 13, 2008-9:15-10:15 a.m.
"SUNDAY SCHOOL"
Location: Pre-K - 2nd Grade - Church Basement
3rd-6th Grade and Confirmation Class - Annex
Eileen Kaser, Sunday School Coordinator
Jerry Jelen & Bev (Edgar) Jelen,
Confirmation Co-Coordinators
"If you want to walk on water…"
"HOT TOPIC OF THE WEEK"
Hi Tech and Churches
Location: Pastor's Office
Coordinator: Vonnie Neel
Location: Narthex / Church Basement, near Kitchen
Coordinator: Chris Selep
Location: The Cove Restaurant, 3 blocks West of LOL
Coordinators: John Bibby and Herm Scharm