ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
504 N. Gilman – Litchfield, MN – 55355
Phone: 693-3207 e-mail: www.zionchurch.net
Pastors: Troy Pflibsen, Christian Muellerleile, J. David Nelson
Today’s Organist: Stephanie VanDerBill
Missionaries: Gloria Sauck, Steven & Bethany Friberg,
Elisabeth Johnson, Jordan Monson, Sarah Brock,
Paul and Becky Hagen, Karen Anderson
Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
*Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness p. 211
*Gathering Hymn “Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing” 389
*Greeting
*Kyrie
*Hymn of Praise “Glory to God” p. 213
*Prayer of the Day: (in unison) O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with you, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Scripture Lesson: 1 John 3:16-24
Psalm 23 Sung Responsively
Z Choir
*Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia” p. 216
*Responses: Glory to you, O Lord
*Gospel Text: John 10: 11-18 Spark Bible p. 436
Praise to you, O Christ
Sermons Pastor Joe Midthun
Hymn of the Day “Have No Fear, Little Flock” 764
Apostles’ Creed p. 217
*The Prayers L: Let us pray, C: Have mercy, O God.
Sharing of the Peace
Offering Announcements
*Offertory “We Give Thee but Thine Own” p. 686
*Thanksgiving for the Word p. 220
*Lord’s Prayer p. 221
*Benediction
*Closing Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” 608
*Dismissal P: Go in peace. Share the Good News.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
*Please stand as you are able.
WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP! We pray that your faith will be strengthened. Visitors are welcome to sign our guest book or a yellow card in the pew – please stop at our kiosk for a welcome bag.
WE WELCOME Pastor Joe Midthun to the pulpit this morning. Pastor Midthun serves as pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Darwin and Ostmark Lutheran Church, rural Watkins.
IN OUR PRAYERS we remember Jon Forsythe, Kristi Hoffman, Randy Ertl, Lyle Thornquist, Orville Johnson, family of Earl Schwandt at his passing, and our missionary, Sarah Brock.
THANK YOU to Sylvia Kittelson for reading the scripture lesson and Anna Brock for serving as assisting minister & the Z Choir for the special music.
BISHOP’S FORUM: 2 pm today. Come, meet, & hear from the candidates for bishop for the Southwestern MN Synod.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER LUNCHEON, Thursday, May 7, Noon to 1pm at Peter’s on Lake Ripley sponsored by the Litchfield Area Ministerial Association. (free will donations for the meal) Please let the church office know by May 4th if you plan to attend.
VISITATION OPPORTUNITY: A fellow Zion disciple has recently transitioned from her home to assisted living and could benefit from company on Saturday or Sunday evenings. Contact Cheryl Whitchurch, 320-593-1736, if God is calling you to this ministry.
DONATED QUILTS for this summer's Annual Quilt Auction at Green Lake Bible Camp will be on display at Zion on May 17th. Please contact Beth Hoeg at 320-593-2124 if you have a quilt that will be ready for display.
METHODIST CHURCH SPRING LUNCHEON. Wednesday, April 29th from 11 am to 1 pm. Adults $8.00. Children 5-12 Yrs $2.00. Under 5 yrs of age - Free
NESS CHURCH & SONS OF NORWAY NORDIC FESTIVAL. Saturday, May 9th from 11 am to 4 pm at Ness Church, 5 miles SW of Litchfield off County Road 1. Nordic Foods, Ethnic Demonstrations, Music, Bake Sale, Kiddie Parade. Everyone Welcome.
AA meets here Mondays at 10:00 am (612-306-2784 for info) and Monday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm (894-5599).
LAMP KINSHIP(Litchfield Area Mentor Program) Rummage & Bake Sale on Friday, May 1st from 10 am to 6 pm and May 2nd from 8 am to 12 pm at the Meeker County Court House. A Potato Bar Luncheon will be served on Friday from 11 am to 1 pm.
GRIEFSHARE began on Thursday, April 23rd in Zion’s Fireside Room at 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Contact Cheryl Whitchurch, 320-593-1736 for information. A fee of $15 covers the cost of the workbook
THE HEALTH MINISTRIES office is open Sundays between worship services to help with any concerns. Blood Pressures will be checked the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 9:45 am in the Health Ministries Office west of the Fireside Room.
A NURSERY IS PROVIDED for small children. Also, quiet bags and children’s bulletins are available in the narthex.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO sponsor a radio broadcast ($75) on a Sunday please sign the radio chart in the narthex. You may sponsor the Sunday bus by signing up in the church office ($60). Donations are appreciated! THE FLOWER CHART is located on the window by the office door.
OUR 8:30 a.m. SERVICE is broadcast live on KLFD, & on Cable TV at 11 a.m. today, Monday at 10:30 a.m. & Wednesday at 8 p.m.
THIS WEEK AT ZION: Today: 2 pm Bishop’s Forum; 5:30 pm Share A Meal, 6:30 pm All Boards, 7:30 pm Council Mtg; Monday: 10 am AA, 4:30 pm Lesson Leaders, 7:30 pm AA; Tuesday: 8 am Mission Sewing, 10 am Tuesday School, 10:30 am Text Study, 2:30 pm Rebekah Circle to Emmanuel, 4 pm Chapel Time, 4 pm WOW; Wednesday: 10 am Staff Mtg., 2 pm Release Time, 3:30 pm Joyful Noiz; Thursday: 9:45 am OWLS, 11 am DOVES, 1 pm VOZ Assembly, 7 pm GriefShare, 7:30 AA; Next Sunday: , 8:30 & 10:45 am Worship/HC, 9:45 am Sunday School New Member Orientation Class, 7 pm Lutheran Justice League
LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE: 333
LAST WEEK’S OFFERING: General Fund - $ 6,578.00,
Missions - $ 444.00, Building - $ 3,700.00