THE PRELUDE THE WELCOME AND SHARING OF THE PEACE. THE OPENING HYMN Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457. (Please stand)

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1 John E. Glover Senior Pastor Jake Bellinghausen Vicar Angie Burr Director - Open Arms Stephanie Karolus D.C.E. Hye Jin Park Music Director Leeann Lee Executive Assistant Worship w/holy Communion 10:00am Coffee Fellowship 8:30am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45am 1801 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL Fax: Website: office@flcgainesville.org Easter Sunday April 12, :00am Like us on Facebook - Follow us on Twitter - or Follow us on Instagram - Scan the above with a QR reader on your smartphone to visit our website.

2 2 AS WE GATHER Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption, You stand among us in the shadows of our time. As we move through every sorrow and trial of this life, uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious presence of Your risen Son, we will share in His resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of life and forever freed to be Your people. Amen. THE PRELUDE THE WELCOME AND SHARING OF THE PEACE (Please stand) THE OPENING HYMN Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457

3 3 THE INVOCATION AND EASTER ACCLAMATION P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! P: Praise to the Victor in the age-old battle. C: Satan is vanquished! Christ is arisen! P: Praise to the keeper of the covenant promise. C: Sin is banished! Christ is arisen! P: Praise to the Son, the Servant, the Savior! C: Darkness begone! Christ is arisen! P: Praise to our Monarch; awaited Messiah! C: Longing is over! Christ is arisen! P: Praise for the cross has released our Redeemer! C: The grave is now empty! Christ is arisen! P: Praise for the Shepherd is guarding forever! C: The flock dwells in safety! Christ is arisen! P: Praise for a love that will live without ending! C: Sin, shame and guilt cannot stop His embracing! P: Praise for a joy that engulfs Joseph of Arimathea s Garden. C: Angels will whisper: Christ is arisen! P: Praise for a peace that will pass understanding. C: In the valley of the shadow Christ is arisen! P: For Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

4 THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION (Please kneel for confession.) P: As we celebrate our Lord s resurrection, we are reminded of our sins and our need for a Savior. C: Let us then confess our sins to our God, who is gracious and compassionate. P: Risen Savior, C: even in Your resurrection You bore the wounds of one who was crucified for our sins. Forgive us for the sake of Your innocent suffering and death and raise us to new life given to us in Your resurrection. P: Our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified and died, but on the third day He rose again. Death no longer has power over Him, and sin no longer has power over you. You are forgiven, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. Thanks be to God! (Please stand.) THE HYMN OF PRAISE Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing LSB 475 4

5 (Please be seated.) THE FIRST READING Jeremiah 31: 1-6 ESV Page 658 or ESV Large Print Page At that time, declares the Lord, I will be the God of all the clans of Israel, and they shall be my people. 2Thus says the Lord: The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, 3the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. 4Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin Israel! Again you shall adorn yourself with tambourines and shall go forth in the dance of the merrymakers. 5Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant and shall enjoy the fruit. 6For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God. A: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. 5

6 6 THE EPISTLE READING 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ESV Page 961 or ESV Large Print Page Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you unless you believed in vain. 3For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. A: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

7 (Please stand.) THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 28:1-10 ESV Page 835 or ESV Large Print Page Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you. 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, Greetings! And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me. P: This is the Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to You. O Christ. (Please be seated.) THE CHILDREN S MESSAGE Stephanie Karolus 7

8 THE HYMN OF THE DAY Christ the Lord Is Risen today LSB Soar we now where Christ has led; Foll wing our exalted Head. Made like Him, like Him we rise; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. 6 Hail the Lord of earth and heav n! Praise to Thee by both be giv n! Thee we greet triumphant now: Hail, the resurrection, Thou! THE SERMON Pastor John Glover (Please stand.) 8

9 THE CONFESSION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed C: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. 9

10 (Please be seated) THE GATHERING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Click here for online giving FLC Give Online or go to and click on Give Online. THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH After each petition the leader says, Lord in your mercy and the Congregation responds, Hear our prayer. THE LORD S PRAYER C: 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. 10

11 11 THE BENEDICTION (from Hebrews 13) P: Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory forever and ever. C: Amen! A: Go in peace. Share the saving news that Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

12 THE RECESSIONAL HYMN Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds LSB

13 13 FIRST LUTHERAN PRAYER MINISTRY This week, please remember these members, relatives and friends in your prayers. Name Reason Requested by Tracy Recovery surgery/bowl obstruction FLC Member Yoka Mother passed/traveling abroad for funeral Marge Polkowskir Aunt Joan and Uncle Bob Prayers for successful surgeries FLC Member- Family of Norman Aarestad Peace and comfort after his passing The Hellings Jonathan Albertin Healing and recovery from procedure Katherine Gross Charlean Bizal (Shirley s sister) Healing and recovery from knee surgery Shirley Bagnall Chuck Brabham Praise for passing the FHP state exams FLC Member Jonathan & Meg Buckles(grandson) Pray for good outcome-exposure to COVID Shirley Bagnall Beverly Cook Recovering from back surgery Christine Dietrich Mary Caruthers Pray for upcoming heart procedure Martha Cade Family & friends of Shirley Doolittle Prayers and comfort after passing Dottie Mounts Eleanor Dunlap Healing from hip surgery due to a fall Mary Cade Bill Fleur Recovery second neck surgery The Nesheims Kris Fleur Wife of Bill Fleur cannot be with him due to COVID The Nesheims Melanie England (Marilyn s Sister) Broken hip-upcoming surgery Marilyn Spaeth Families of Heart Donors For their grieving while others rejoice Dian Dudeck Linda Feagin (Mark s sister) Beginning cancer treatment The Hoyers Kaitlin Gerski Pray safety-nurse working with COVID Dottie Mounts Garrett, Alana & Amelia Grace Praise and thanksgiving for healthy birth The Hoyers Stephanie Guisinger (niece). Pray for healing of COVID Shiela Ebert Mark & Laura Hoyer Prayers for safe visit in New Zealand FLC Members Krista Healing for multiple health issues & new job Laura Cecil Ken & Mary Kirkland Pray for healing-brain cancer Ana Cade Edward Lange Diagnosed with MS Christine Dietrich Kathryn and Alexandra Anne Lerch Prayers for good health - car accident Hal & Judy Lerch Suzanne McGrattan Peace and comfort to family after her passing Friend of FLC Miriam In hospice with cancer Kathryn Gossard Mary North (former FLC member) Pray continued healing after stroke Martha Cade Cathy Parrish (Angie Burr Grandma) Prayers for recovery broken knee & hip Angie Burr Tom Pellack Pray for healing of stage 4 stomach cancer Pastor John Jack Reeves Diagnosed with ALS Christine Dietrich Leif & Kim Romberg (nephew/niece) Prayers for recovery suspected COVID Shirley Bagnall Frank Selzer Prayers for recovery after heart attack (@NFR) Marilyn Spaeth Joan Sigafoos Prayers for healing of broken hip Christine Dietrich Sissel Wilkinson Healing after heart attack The Hellings Gloria Wilhelm Prayers for healing-mastectomy Marilyn Spaeth Marilyn Spaeth Prayers for safe travels and strength Martha Cade All Health Care Workers Prayers for strength and protection Roberta Partridge People in Tennessee Prayers after devastation by tornados Tom Kucharek Lake Forest Elementary School Continued prayers for students & teachers Mission Partner Leaders around the world Working together to solve the Coronavirus FLC Member Leaders around the world Wisdom & discernment in decision-making Ginger Lucas Jeremy Bassett Serving in the U.S. Navy Kann family Daniel Buckles Serving in the U.S. Army Shirley Bagnall Roy Cade Serving in the U.S. Army Martha Cade Bruce Hardy Jr. Serving in the U.S. Army Lucy Hardy Billy Kerstein Serving in the U.S. Navy Monique Kerstein Christian Miles Serving in U.S. Navy Mary Cade Gary and Janet Eddy Serving in U.S. Navy The Gregalots *Individuals on the prayer list will be kept on for one month and then removed unless asked to be kept.

14 Those serving us today: Preacher Pastor John Glover Musicians Hye Jin Park Organist & Pianist Children s Message Stephanie Karolus Videographer Stephanie Karolus First Lutheran Church s Week at a Glance ALL FLC ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 14

15 FLC Youth Zoom FLC Youth will be meeting via Zoom on Wednesdays this April at 6pm! All youth in 6 th 12 th grade are invited to gather to check-in, have an encouraging Bible Verse discussion, & play some games! Zoom links are ed out to parents each Monday. If you would like your student added to the list please contact Stephanie Karolus (dce@flcgainesville.org). We hope you can join us! FLC 20s & 30s FLC: 20s & 30s Group are hosting a virtual get together! Anyone part of the LSF or 20s and 30s group are welcome to join in for an evening of games and fellowship as we practice social distancing. We plan on meeting via Zoom on April 18 at 6:00pm. For anyone who is interested, please contact Stephanie Karolus for link information. KBC April Meeting The youth attending the KBC trip this summer will be meeting via Zoom on April 19th at 1:00p. We will do a short devotion, trip updates and answer any questions about the trip. Zoom links will be ed out this week. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Karolus. 15

16 Campus Ministry Welcome to Gainesville! We re glad you joined us for worship this week. Contact the church office via for more information about Campus Ministry. Vicar Jake at Connect on Facebook: JOIN ALTAR GUILD! The Altar Guild needs 2-4 more volunteers. The time commitment is about 2 hours a week for only 2 months each year. It is both an honor and a blessing to serve the Lord, our church, and the CARE NOTES The Care Notes Rack in the church office is there to help people think through various life challenges. Of the 16 pamphlets, here are four titles that may be of interest. Why Prayer is Good Medicine Caring for Your Mind, Body and Spirit as You Grow Older Helping Teens Understand the Risks of HIV and AIDS Giving Your Worries to God 16

17 Mission Statement Invite ~ Disciple ~ Send Welcome in the Name of Christ ENHANCE OUR FELLOWSHIP During the offering we pass the friendship register to record your presence with us and hopefully continue to serve your spiritual needs. VISIT OUR WELCOME CENTER if you want to learn more about the ministry of First Lutheran Church. COFFEE AND DONUTS are served in our fellowship hall each Sunday morning before Bible Study. Share some fellowship with us! CHILDREN S BULLETINS are available for ages Please see an usher. Worship Activity Bags are available in the narthex. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available for your use, please ask an usher for a large print bulletin. CHILDREN are encouraged to worship with us. If needed, a cry room and professionally staffed nursery are available. The cry room is located at the rear of the sanctuary. The nursery can be found by following the covered walkway to the northwest corner of the courtyard. It is located in Open Arms pre-school-owl classroom. HEARING LOOP is installed please switch hearing aid to T-coil. HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in our worship every Sunday. We welcome to our communion table all baptized Christians who: come confessing their sins to God, believe in Jesus Christ as the only Savior from sin, desire to live a new life in Christ, and recognize the true bodily presence of the Lord Jesus in and with the bread and the wine. Young people who have not yet taken part in our Communion preparation classes are invited to come forward with their parents for a blessing. *We have gluten free wafers on the platens for those allergic to wheat. *White grape juice is also available in the center portion of the communion trays for those wishing not to use wine trays. Copyright: CCLI: CCLI Rehearsal: CRL CLLI Streaming: CSPL LSB: