Author: East Union Lutheran

Third Sunday of Easter
April 23, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. Worship

East Union Lutheran Church
Carver, Minnesota

Gathering
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome
Thanksgiving for Baptism
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, by whose hand we are given new birth, by whose speaking we are given new life. Amen.
Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are welcomed, restored, and supported as citizens of the new creation. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.
Holy God, holy and merciful, holy and mighty, you are the river of life, you are the everlasting wellspring. In mercy and might you have freed us from death and raised us with Jesus, the firstborn of the dead. In baptismal waters our old life is washed away, and in them we are born anew.
Wash away our sin and all that separates us from you. Empower our witness to your resurrection. Strengthen our resolve in seeking justice for all.
Satisfy the world’s need through this living water. Where drought dries the earth, bring refreshment. Where despair prevails, grant hope. Where chaos reigns, bring peace. We ask this through Christ, who with you and the Spirit reigns forever. Amen.
Gathering Hymn “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” , vs. 1, 2, 7 & 8 #362
Greeting
Kyrie page 147
Glory to God page 148
Prayer of the Day—Let us pray together:
O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Water
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
John Thomas Brandon Willess Jr.
Word
Kid’s Sermon

First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Today’s reading is the conclusion of Peter’s sermon preached following the giving of the Holy Spirit to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. The center of his preaching is the bold declaration that God has made the crucified Jesus both Lord and Christ.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-23
The imagery of exile is used to help the readers of this letter understand that they are strangers in a strange land. Christians no longer belong to this age. Through the death of Christ we belong to God, so that our focus, faith, and hope are no longer on such things as silver or gold.
Gospel Acclamation page 151
The Holy Gospel Luke 24:13-35
The colorful story of Jesus’ appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus answers the question of how Jesus is to be recognized among us. Here, he is revealed through the scriptures and in the breaking of bread.
Sermon Pastor Bryant Bakkum
Hymn of the Day “Day of Arising” #374
Apostles’ Creed page 105
Sharing of the Peace
Offering
Offertory Song “We Are an Offering” #692
We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to you: we are an offering. Lord, use our voices, Lord, use our hands, Lord, use our lives, they are yours: we are an offering. All that we have, all that we are, all that we hope to be, we give to you, we give to you. We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to you: we are an offering, we are an offering.
Offering Prayer—Let us pray together:
God of good gifts, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us. Receive these and all our offerings as we present them in faithful service for the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the People Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven... page 154

Sending
Benediction
Sending Hymn “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” #674
Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Risen One. Thanks be to God!
God Invites Our Generosity
4/16/23 Offering: $1,151
Attendance: 51

Please hold in prayer this week

Diane (Sister of Duwaine & Larry)
Lois Gustafson
Lori Storms
Boyd Lundquist
Joshua Anderson
Tyson Hudspeth
Karyn Baell
Family of Lyle Lund

Worship Leaders for April 23
Preacher Bryant Bakkum
Organist Barb Steers
Acolyte
Lector Evelyn Grimm
Run A/V
Ushers Olav & Ruth Steen
Altar Guild Barb Steers, Mark & Brenda Lundquist
Altar Flowers Stacy Trimbo
Fellowship Youth Pancake Breakfast
Worship Leaders for April 30
Preacher Bryant Bakkum
Organist Barb Steers
Acolyte
Lector Melina Simonson
Run A/V
Ushers LuAnn Haas & Tom Petersen
Altar Guild Barb Steers, Mark & Brenda Lundquist
Altar Flowers
Fellowship Stephanie, Sandy, Toby & Larry

Contact the Parish Office
Phone: 952-448-3450
E-mail: eastunionlc@gmail.com
Office Hours
Tues. & Thurs. 9:00am—2pm
Pastor Bryant Bakkum
Cell: 952-567-9554
Email: pastorbakkum@gmail.com
Office Hours
Mon.—Wed. 8:30am—4:30pm