PRELUDE

GATHERING HYMN (529) JESUS WE ARE GATHERED

PRAYER

READING PSALM 23 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; 3he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD my whole life long.

SONG (Kristina Erickson & Kara Hennig) IF WE’RE HONEST

REFLECTION

OFFERING

OFFERTORY COME, ALL WHO ARE WEARY

LENTEN HYMN THE KING OF LOVE (502, vs 1-5)

PRAYERS

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.

READING REVELATION 21:3-5 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; 4he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away." 5And the one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true."

SHARING THE PEACE

SENDING

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March 16, 2016

Trusting in God’s grace, an accepting, joyful community, serving God and neighbor.

Prayer Concerns (complete l is t on webs ite )

Sarah Anderson, sister of Lorie & Tom Werk Kathy Hedlund Kaldyn Eichberg, nephew of ShaVon Erickson Linda Cheney Bob Otto Georgene Genck Drake Johnson, son of friends of Pat & Duane Clear Steve, friend of Mike Cheney Mavis Routledge, sister of Betty Jerde Cindy Bungert, friend of Carrie, Lindsay, & Riley McAuley Ed Loez, friend of Barb Burandt Carolyn Conners, cousin of Jean Cook Kim, Sue & Kelsey Baysinger, family of Pat Baysinger Phyllis Lehrke Arlene Wells Margaret Severson Linda Hageseth Barb, daughter of Shirley Brothers Steve Vevea Judy Formico, sister of Jim Acers Jim Wheeler, brother-in-law of Anita & Ray Deveney Ralph Heidorn, brother-in-law of Anita & Ray Deveney Sandy Weicht

Rod & Becca Werk Jessica Henry, friend of Donn & Vicki Granros Joe DeMars Aassen Norwood Donn Granros Elaine Sprute & family, friend of Pauline Kuhn Bev, friend of Donna & Doug Mathison Leona Scheiller, friend of Jean Aubol Tom Woodfill Sarah, niece of Diane & Brian Harding Keith Reich, friend of Dale Ziner Gary Ristau Deloris Holt, sister-in-law of Daryl & Jean Holt Ray & Anita Deveney, parents of Tracy Swenson Carol Sindelir, sister of Val Nelson Ben Hales, son of Sue Hales

Suppor t ing the fo l l owing a rmed fo rces members & t he ir fam i l i es . . . • Zachary Fossum, son-in-law of Tom & LuAnn Wingard, U.S. Marine Corps • Chuck Brower, serving with the Military Sea Life Command • Cory Chouinard, grandson of Paul Chouinard, U.S. Army • Blake Ondracek, brother of Jenny Litstrom, U.S. Army National Guard • Adam Mathias, U.S. Air Force • Joshua Carlson, son of Doug & Doreen Carlson, U.S. Army • Devon Grube, nephew of Russ & Barb Overbye, U.S. Navy Seal

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Keith Quammen in the passing of his brother, Tom Quammen

For Suppor t… • Katherine Hedlund • Alex Robertson • Diane (Susie) Stanley • Cathy Vassar & her family • Dawn Kultala • Tim Ott, nephew of Karen Rogers,

in Rwanda with the Peace Corps

Weekly Sign-up: March 16, 2016

If you are interested in any of the following activities/events, please check the appropriate box and place this sheet in the offering plate, or turn it in to the church office. This is your opportunity to be involved in some of Elk River Lutheran Church’s ministries. Nursery Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help in the nursery one Sunday per month. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Laura Babneau at 763-232-4274

£ I would l i ke to he lp in the nursery Volunteer Worship Positions: We are always looking for volunteers to help with worship services. Positions are on a rotating schedule. If you are interested, please let us know!

£ Stewa rd £ Commun ion Servers £ Lecto rs £ Commun ion Setup

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WELCOME TO ELK R IVER LUTHERAN CHURCH!

ERLC is a forward thinking, gathering of men, women and children who love Jesus Christ. Worshipping since December 2009, we believe that all people are welcome in the Lord’s house, coming to hear the Word, share

the Sacraments, and be strengthened for the life of faith. Created by God, come as you are; serve as you leave, with the joy of the Lord.

We lcome to a l l v i s i tors . Please sign the worship registration sheet and place it in the offering plate. Take a packet of popcorn on your way out as our way of saying, "Thanks for popping in!"

The nursery and changing room is through the doors to the fellowship hall, with a rug, toys, books, and a rocking chair for your use. We love having kids at worship!

**Offerings: Please make checks payable to "Elk River Lutheran." Offering envelopes are available for those who wish to make cash contribution and would like it recorded for tax purposes.

Prayer Concerns: Please contact Peg Curtis at curtis66@charter.net or visit the church website at www.elkriverlutheran.org/prayer-concerns

Average  Weekly  Giving  Needed:  $7,480    

General  Income  Sunday,  March  13:  $5,940.75     Month  To  Date:  $9,941.76  

 

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Palm Sunday, March 20 – Worship Services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 24 – Worship Service at 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 25 – Worship Service at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, March 27 Worship Services at 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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£ Basket Ho lde rs £ Greeters £ Ushers £ Commun ion C leanup

Christ in Our Homes Christ In Our Homes devotionals are no longer being supplied by ERLC

but are available through individual subscription for $5 quarterly, $20 annually. If you would like to order, please let Loren or Pam Black know.

lorengreen.erlc@gmail.com or pammiepuddin@yahoo.com Assistance is available if you need help purchasing a subscription.

This Week at Elk River Lutheran

Sunday, Ma rch 20 – Palm Sunday o 8:00 a.m. CYF Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast o 8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service o 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Financial Report Review – Community Room o 9:30 a.m. Sunday School o 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service o 6:30-7:30 p.m. CYF High school Youth

Monday, March 21 o 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study – Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, Ma rch 22 o 7:30 a.m.- 9:30a.m. – BNI Group Meeting – Fellowship Hall o 9:30 a.m. Bible Study – Room 210 o 9:30 a.m. Quilting Group – Room 017 o 3:00-4:30 p.m. Small Group Bible Study – Making Sense of the Cross o 6:00 p.m. LOLCB Prep Choir - Community & Youth Room o 6:30 p.m. LOLCB Concert & Training Choir

Sanctuary, Community & Youth Room

Wednesday, March 23 o 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Opportunity Plus Meeting – Fellowship Hall o 1:00 p.m. Book Club Meeting @ Jean & Larry Cooks o 6:30 p.m. ERLC Choir Rehearsals

Thursday, March 24 – Maundy Thur sday - 1 st Commun ion 5 th grade rs o 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service o 7:00 p.m. The Way Out Meeting – Fellowship Hall

Fr iday, Mar ch 25 – Good Fr iday o 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service Saturday , March 26 o 8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study – Fellowship Hall

Sunday, Ma rch 27 – Eas te r Sunday o 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service o 8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service o 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service

For  our  next  Book  Club  meeting  we  will  be  reading  The  Road  from  Coorain  by    

Jill  Ker  Conway.  Please  join  us  March  23  at  1:00  p.m.  at  the  

home  of  Jean  &  Larry  Cook.  

Financial Reports Interested in learning about ERLC's new

financial reports? Then consider attending finance report review on March 20, from 9:30-9:45 am

Downstairs Community Room Adam Horner and Brad Tesdahl