Bethany Lutheran Church | Port Orchard, WA
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
April 16, 2017
WELCOME TO WORSHIP
WELCOME! Let us rejoice together in the risen Savior!
May you be richly blessed in your worship through the precious word of Christ.
WELCOME! Let us be joyful together!
YOUR PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED
To participate in this service, just follow along in this service folder. Lutheran worship is specifically
designed to include the participation of the assembly. We are not here to be an audience, we are here to
speak and sing the Word of God to each other. Parts marked P are spoken by the pastor, and parts
marked C are spoken or sung ()by the congregation.
SERVING IN WORSHIP
Preacher
Pastor Tony Pittenger
Liturgist
Pastor David Locklair
Organist
Mrs. Roberta Highfill
Ushers
Mike Snyder, Doug Seals
Acolytes
Sarah Overfield, Logan Bowman, Lexi Elliott, Laurey Hoefer
Greeters
Pastor Pittenger & family
Elder on duty this week
Doug Seals
HEARING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE – please ask for a receiver at the usher station
FACEBOOK CHECK-IN:
Before you silence that smart phone for today’s service, or when you get it out again, check yourself in to
Bethany on your Facebook page. All your friends will see it-maybe we could be their church home as well.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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Artwork by Ian M. Welch. Copyright 2013 Ian M. Welch. All Rights Reserved. paramentics.com
Psalm Refrain Tune: Steven Warner. © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, IL, www.giamusic.com. All rights
reserved. Used by permission.
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EASTER SUNRISE
(arrive quietly and wait in silent meditation)
When last we gathered for worship, we saw Christ “crucified, died, and was buried.”
As darkness fell, the tomb was shut, sealed, and placed under official guard.
As the third day of Easter dawns, God’s messengers greet His people with the Good News…
PASTOR: RISE! RISE TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS!
HE IS RISEN!
(ALL) HE IS RISEN INDEED!!
Redressing of the Altar: On the first Easter morning the women came to serve. That morning
they came to lovingly care for the dead. This morning they also come to lovingly serve, but they
serve the living One! His altar is bare as an expression of our sorrow. They come to redress His
altar with colors and symbols of life and joy and holiness! Thank you, ladies, for your service!
THE EASTER VOLUNTARY &
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia! | 199
Jesus Christ is risen today—Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day—Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross—Alleluia!Suffer to redeem our loss.—Alleluia!
Hymns of praise, then, let us sing—Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King—Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave—Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save.—Alleluia!
But the pains which He endured—Alleluia! Our salvation have procured.—Alleluia!
Now above the sky He's King—Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing.—Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above—Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love—Alleluia!
Praise Him, all ye heavenly host—Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.—Alleluia!
THE CONFESSION OF SIN
P:
Dearly Beloved! We greet you in the name of the Living One! It is because of Christ’s
resurrection that we come together in the presence of God our heavenly Father. Here we render
thanks for the great benefits that we receive at His hand, set forth His most worthy praise, hear His
holy Word, and ask for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life
and salvation. O come, let us worship Him! Let us kneel and bow down before Him. Let us confess our
sins with penitent hearts, and obtain forgiveness by His infinite grace and mercy.
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C:
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We
have followed the devices and desires of our hearts. We have offended against Your holy law. We
have done those things which we should not have done, and we have not done those things which
we should have done. Have mercy on us, O Lord! Spare us and restore us, according to the
promises You have declared to us in Jesus Christ, our Lord. As He is risen, so raise us that we may
live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of Your holy name.
P:
The almighty and merciful Lord has granted us pardon and forgiveness of all our sins, grace for
true repentance and amendment of life, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
VERSICLES
P: O Lord, open my lips.
P: Make haste, O God, to deliver me.
be seated
INVITATORY
P: O come, let us worship the Lord.
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VENITE
THE WORD OF GOD /LECTION
THE HYMN
He’s Risen, He’s Risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord | 198:1-2
He’s risen, He’s risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord;
He opened Death’s prison, the Incarnate Word
Break forth, hosts of heaven, in jubilant song,
And, earth, sea, and mountain, the paean prolong.
The Foe was triumphant when on Calvary
The Lord of creation was nailed to the tree.
In Satan’s domain did the hosts shout and jeer,
For Jesus was slain, whom the evil ones fear.
please stand
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GOSPEL LESSON
John 20:1-18 (ESV)
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ow on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark,
and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon
Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the
Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.”3 So Peter went out with the other
disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other
disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying
there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw
the linen cloths lying there, 7 and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen
cloths but folded up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also
went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that He must rise
from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes. 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the
tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting
where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why
are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they
have laid Him.”14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that
it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing
Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, “Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid
Him, and I will take Him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Aramaic,
“Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended
to the Father; but go to My brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father,
to My God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the
Lord”—and that He had said these things to her.
P: O Lord, have mercy upon us.
be seated
THE SERMON HYMN
He’s Risen, He’s Risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord | 198:3-5
But short was their triumph, the Savior arose,
And Death, hell, and Satan He vanquished, His foes;
The conquering Lord lifts His banner on high.
He lives, yea, He lives, and will nevermore die.
Oh, where is thy sting, Death? We fear thee no more;
Christ rose, and now open is fair Eden’s door.
For all our transgressions His blood does atone;
Redeemed and forgiven, we now are His own.
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Then sing your hosannas and raise your glad voice;
Proclaim the blest tidings that all may rejoice.
Laud, honor, and praise to the Lamb that was slain,
Who sitteth in glory and ever shall reign.
SERMON
CROSSING THE RIVER
THE EXORDIUM HYMN
He is Arisen! Glorious Word! | 189
He is arisen! Glorious Word! Now reconciled is God, my Lord;
The gates of heav’n are open. My Jesus did triumphant die,
and Satan’s arrows broken lie, Destroyed hell’s direst weapon.
Oh, hear what cheer! Christ victorious riseth glorious, life He giveth—
He was dead, but see, He liveth!
ISAIAH 43:2
WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL BE WITH YOU;
AND THROUGH THE RIVERS, THEY SHALL NOT OVERWHELM YOU;
WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH FIRE YOU SHALL NOT BE BURNED,
AND THE FLAME SHALL NOT CONSUME YOU.
THE CANTICLE HYMN
Jesus Lives, the Victory’s Won | 201
Jesus lives! The victory's won! Death no longer can appal me;
Jesus lives! Death's reign is done! From the grave Christ will recall me.
Brighter scenes will then commence; This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! To Him the throne High o'er heaven and earth is given.
I shall go where He is gone, Live and reign with Him in heaven.
God is faithful. Doubtings, hence! This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! For me He died, Hence will I, to Jesus living,
Pure in heart and act abide, Praise to Him and glory giving.
Freely God doth aid dispense; This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! I know full well Naught from me His love shall sever;
Life nor death nor powers of hell Part me now from Christ forever.
God will be a sure Defense; This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! and now is death But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm my trembling breath When I pass its gloomy portal.
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense, Jesus is my confidence!
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GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND
OFFERING
This is a moment in our worship when members and friends of Bethany Lutheran respond to
God’s good news with gifts to support His saving work. If you are a guest with us today, please
do not feel obligated to participate.
please stand
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
P:
C:
P:
C:
P:
C:
P:
Lord Jesus Christ, with Your resurrection a new day dawns. Death is no longer humanity’s master.
And if death has been conquered, this means our sins are forgiven.
We gather this morning to thank You for Your work on our behalf;
For humbling Yourself to be conceived and born in our mortal flesh and blood,
For keeping God’s Law perfectly in our place,
For suffering the punishment our sins have deserved,
And for dying in our place.
C:
Risen, now we pray to You:
P:
Help us to live in the truth of these things.
C:
Help us to live as if we are not slaves to sin,
P:
Help us to resist sin, to flee temptation, to fight the good fight of faith.
C:
Help us to behave toward others as kind and lovingly as You have behaved toward us.
P:
And help us to forgive others as completely as You have forgiven us.
C:
And help us to live our lives knowing that death does not end them, that instead Your
people are welcomed home in Heaven.
P:
These things we pray in all boldness and confidence, Your resurrection being proof of Your
love toward us and of Your power to answer these prayers.
C:
Amen.
KYRIE
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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.
MORNING PRAYER
P: Let us pray: O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, having safely brought us to
the beginning of this day, defend us in the same with Your mighty power and grant that this day we
fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doing, being ordered by Your
governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever.
be seated
ANNOUNCEMENTS
please stand
BENEDICAMUS
P: Let us bless the Lord.
BENEDICTION
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ † and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be
with you all.
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RECESSIONAL HYMN
Like the Golden Sun Ascending | 207:1, 2, 6
Like the golden sun ascending, Breaking through the gloom of night,
On the earth his glory spending So that darkness takes to flight,
Thus my Jesus from the grave And Death's dismal, dreadful cave
Rose triumphant Easter morning At the early purple dawning.
Thanks to Thee, O Christ victorious! Thanks to Thee, O Lord of Life!
Death hath now no power o'er us, Thou hast conquered in the strife.
Thanks because Thou didst arise And hast opened Paradise!
None can fully sing the glory Of the resurrection story.
For the joy Thy advent gave me, For Thy holy, precious Word;
For Thy Baptism, which doth save me, For Thy blest Communion board;
For Thy death, the bitter scorn, For Thy resurrection morn,
Lord, I thank Thee and extol Thee, And in heaven I shall behold Thee.
Please Join Us Today For Our Annual
Easter Breakfast
in the Fellowship Hall 8:00-9:30am
Enjoy pancakes, sausage, egg casseroles, fruit,
coffee and juice prepared by our Youth Group families & Ladies Guild
~no cost-donations welcome~
(all proceeds go towards Youth Group activities & Convention expenses)
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CALENDAR
SUNDAY 4/16
Easter
7:00 am & 10:00 am Easter Worship (no Sunday School)
8:00 am -9:30am Easter Fellowship Breakfast
MONDAY, 4/17
Easter Monday
NO SCHOOL ELC-8 (office closed); no Monday Worship
TUESDAY, 4/18
6:00 pm Evangelism Committee
6:00 pm Ladies CONNECT Spring Dinner @ Puerto Vallarta
WEDNESDAY, 4/19
8:20 am BLES Chapel
7:00 pm Church Choir practice
THURSDAY, 4/20
9:00 am -2:00pm Preschool PowerHour A, B, C
FRI-SUN 4/21-23
ELS/WELS Men’s Retreat @ Fort Worden
FRIDAY, 4/21
1:00 pm Wanda Seals Funeral (BLES sings)
2:30 pm Early Dismissal K-8
SATURDAY, 4/22
8:30 am Lutherhaven Annual All-Church Camp/Picnic Area Cleanup Day
2:00 pm George Stoeckmann Funeral
SUNDAY 4/23
8:15 am & 11:00 am Worship (11:00am PowerHour/ELC sing in church)
9:45 am Sunday School for all ages
THE RECORD
Flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God by Doug & Kathy Seals in celebration of
Easter and in loving memory of their parents.
Last Sunday 183 of God’s people came to worship and hear His holy Word. 72 attended Sunday
School and Adult Bible Class.
Many thanks to all who helped with last Saturday’s Spring Cleaning day and all the various Holy
Week events.
…MANY THANKS ALSO TO OUR YOUTH GROUP FOR DECORATING
…MANY
THANKS
TO OUR
YOUTH
GROUP
FORNARTHEX,
DECORATING
THE
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EASTER
FLOWER
CROSS
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FLOWER
CROSS IN
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ANDEASTER
ALL WHO
CONTRIBUTED
FLOWERS.
AND ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED FLOWERS.
…MANY THANKS ALSO TO OUR YOUTH GROUP FOR DECORATING
THE LOVELY EASTER FLOWER CROSS IN THE NARTHEX,
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AND ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED
FLOWERS.
OUR BEAUTIFUL EASTER LILIES
The lilies adorning the sanctuary are sponsored to the glory of God by:
By
Donna Caretti
Jeanne Foster
Holly Spears
Pastor & Kallie Locklair
Paula Monroe
The Percich family
Bob Riedel family
Sam & Penny Bell
Adela Caretti
Dave Dahlke
Mary Erickson
Millie Fulton
Elsie Gonzalez
Cliff & JoAnn Johnson
Laura Kemp
Dave Olsen
Pegy Lowery
Norm & Dorothy Reinhardt
Isaac & Amy Sharrett
George Stoeckmann
Dedication
In celebration of Easter & thanksgiving for God’s blessings
in memory of parents & in honor of children/grandchildren
in memory of Grandma Rose Waldorf
in memory of wife Jennifer Dahlke
in memory of mom Verda and son Michael
in memory of husband Dick
in memory/honor of loved ones
in memory of parents
in memory of Elsa Verbjar & Lois Metherell
in memory of wife Carol Olsen
in memory of daughter Piper & mom Margaret Dyer
in memory of parents and honor of new grandchildren!
in memory of all those that have gone before us
in memory of wife Merrie Lou Stoeckmann
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFIRMATION PROOFS ARE READY
through 4/30
Confirmation picture proofs have been received and are in a large white envelope in the wire office ‘inbox’.
Write your orders on the sheet provided and attach check per instructions. They will be sent to the printer 5/1
and generally take 1-3 weeks to process.
JELLY BEANS WITH A MISSION
through 5/14
Be sure to pick up a jar of jelly beans from the narthex to take home and enjoy! When your jar is empty, fill it with
your loose change. Bring your jar with change back to the church by Mother’s Day, May 14th. All donations will be
sent to Cross-stitch, part of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s World Outreach. Thrivent Action Team Seed Money
provided additional funding for this project.
MEN’S RETREAT @ FORT WORDEN
Friday-Sunday 4/21-23
Men, join your brothers-in-Christ of the ELS/WELS for a weekend of Bible Study and fellowship in beautiful Port
Townsend. This year’s topic is “What Does It Mean to be Lutheran Today?” led by Prof. Paul Koelpin from Martin
Luther College, New Ulm MN. Flyers with full details are on the back counter of the narthex.
NEW SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
4/30
RISEN—The Most Important Manhunt in History! A new Sunday morning Bible class starts on Sunday morning,
April 30. We will be watching the 2016 feature film by this title, examining the historical documents available
today, and also considering more recent productions like PBS’s “Last Days of Jesus.”
151 Tremont St. W  360-876-1300  [email protected]
www.bethanylutheranes.org  http://facebook.com/Bethany.Kitsap
Worship Schedule: Sunday 8:15 & 11am; Monday 7:00pm; Sunday School for all ages 9:45am
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