St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church &

School(Wisconsin Evangelical

Lutheran Synod)709 Milton Ave., Janesville, WI 53545

Church & School Phone: 752-1304

James Janke, Pastor 563-4383

Arden Wentzel, Staff Minister 758-4693Kevin Proeber, Principal 752-5035www.stmatthewsjanesville.org

Worship for the Day of our Lord’s ResurrectionApril 16, 2017

Opening Hymn: (by Choir) “Easter Chant”Alleluia! Christ is Risen, Alleluia! Jesus Christ is Risen today! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Invitation to WorshipP: The Lord is risen!C: He is risen indeed!P: Remember how he told you while he was still in Galilee:C: The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinfulmen, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.P: He was delivered over to death for our sins;C: He was raised to life for our justification.P: The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.C: But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.P: Jesus has risen, just as he said.C: He has risen indeed! Hallelujah!Hymn: #157 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”Psalm: (Psalm 118:14-24)P: The LORD is my strength and my song;C: he has become my salvation.P: Shouts of joy and victoryC: resound in the tents of the righteous:

P: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things! The LORD's right hand is lifted high;C: the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"P: I will not die but live,C: and will proclaim what the LORD has done.P: The LORD has chastened me severely,C: but he has not given me over to death.All: (sing) In you is gladness Amid all sadness, Jesus, Sunshine of my heart. By you are given The gifts of heaven; You the true Redeemer are. Our souls are waking; Our bonds are breaking. Who trusts you surely Has built securely And stands forever. Alleluia! Our hearts are pining To see your shining, Dying or living To you are clinging Now and forever. Alleluia! (CW:346)P: Open for me the gates of righteousness;C: I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.P: This is the gate of the LORDC: through which the righteous may enter.P: I will give you thanks, for you answered me; C: you have become my salvation.P: The stone the builders rejectedC: has become the capstone;P: the LORD has done this,C: and it is marvelous in our eyes.P: This is the day the LORD has made;C: let us rejoice and be glad in it.All: (sing) If he is ours, We fear no powers, Not of earth or sin or death. He sees and blesses In worst distresses; He can change them with a breath. Wherefore the story Tell of his glory With hearts and voices; All heav’n rejoices In him forever. Alleluia! We shout for gladness, Win over sadness, Love him and praise him And still shall raise him Glad hymns forever. Alleluia! (CW:346)

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P: Risen Savior, grant us the fullness of joy and peace that the good news of your resurrection from death offers. By your rising from the dead you’ve confirmed our faith that you are the Son of God, that our many sins for which you died on the cross are all forgiven, and that our future is not in this dreary world but in the home you prepared for us in heaven. By your Spirit and your Word dispel our doubts and fears and strengthen us to live as children of God who in baptism were buried with you and raised to live new lives to your glory. We ask these blessings in your name, O Jesus, for you died for us, but you rose triumphant and you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.C: Amen.

The Hymn: (by choir) “God’s Right Hand”

Refrain: God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory, God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory.

Christ being raised from the dead shall die no more.Death has no power over Him, He lives to God. (Refrain)

Why seek the living now among the dead?Recall His promise unto you; He lives again. (Refrain)

Gone is death’s victory, gone is death’s sting.God gives to us the victory through Christ our Lord. (Refrain)

Christ being raised from the dead shall die no more.Death has no power over Him, He lives to God. (Refrain)

The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9 P: On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare C: a feast of rich food for all peoples, P: a banquet of aged wine— C: the best of meats and the finest of wines. P: On this mountain he will destroy C: the shroud that enfolds all peoples,

P: the sheet that covers all nations; C: he will swallow up death forever. P: The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces;

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C: he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. P: The LORD has spoken. C: In that day they will say, P: ‘‘Surely this is our God; C: we trusted in him, and he saved us. P: This is the LORD, we trusted in him; C: let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

Hymn: #152 “I Know that My Redeemer Lives”v.1: Allv.2: Choirv.3: Women

v.4: Menv.5: Choirv.6: Pulpit side

v.7: Lectern sidev.8: All (Stand)

The Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week,

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5 The angel said to the women, ‘‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. ‘‘Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, ‘‘Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

Hymn: #143 “He’s Risen, He’s Risen”

Sermon Text: I Corinthians 15:12-2012 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the

dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been

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raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Easter Means There’s No More “If”I. About our faith

II. About our forgivenessIII. About our future

Offering

Easter Te Deum LaudamusP: We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as Lord; all creation worships you, Father everlasting.C: (sing) “Christ the Lord is ris’n today!” Saints on earth and angels say; Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, O heav’ns and earth reply.

Hail the Lord of earth and heav’n! Praise to you by both be giv’n! God has now fulfilled his Word; Praise the resurrected Lord! (CW:149)

P: To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; heaven and earth are full of your glory.C: (sing) Hallelujah, angels sing! Join us in our hymn of praise; Let your chorus swell the strain Which our feebler voices raise: Glory to our God above And on earth his peace and love! (CW:153) P: The company of apostles praise you; the noble fellowship of the prophets praise you. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you.

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C: (sing) And we with holy church unite, As evermore is just and right, In glory to the King of light: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! On this most holy day of days To God your hearts and voices raise In laud and jubilee and praise; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! (CW:165)P: Father, of majesty unbounded; your true and only Son, worthy of all worship; and the Holy Spirit, Advocate and Guide. You, Christ, are the King of Glory, the eternal Son of the Father.C: (sing) Maker and Redeemer, Life and Health of all, Thou from heav’n beholding Human nature’s fall, Of the Father’s Godhead, True and only Son, Manhood to deliver Manhood didst put on. “Welcome, happy morning” Age to age shall say; “Hell today is vanquished, Heav’n is won today!” (CW:163)P: When you became man to set us free, you did not spurn the Virgin’s womb. You overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.C: (sing) Death’s mightiest pow’rs have done their worst, And Jesus hath his foes dispersed; Let songs of praise and joy outburst. Alleluia! He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bar's from heaven's high portals fell. Let songs of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! (CW:148)

P: You are seated at God's right hand in glory. We believe that you will come to be our Judge. Come, then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood. Bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.Choir: Christ, who once for sinners bled, Alleluia! Now the First-born from the dead, Alleluia! Throned in endless might and power, Alleluia! Lives and reigns forevermore. Alleluia!

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Hail, eternal Hope on high! Alleluia! Hail, thou King of victory! Alleluia! Hail, thou Prince of Life adored! Alleluia! Help and save us, precious Lord. Alleluia! (CW:150) BenedictionC: Amen.Closing Hymn: #166 “The Day of Resurrection” (v.2 by choir)

Announcements:1. Thank You —Thank you to all who helped out with our

Holy Week celebration this year. To those who purchased Easter lilies to beautify the Lord's house this morning; to the members of the choir who offered their voices in praise to the risen Savior; to those who set up for, prepared food for, served and cleaned up after our Easter breakfast this morning; to all who attended our special services; to our accompanists, instrumentalists, ushers and to all who work together here offering themselves, their time, their resources, and abilities in joyful service to Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Savior...Thank you!

2. Bible Class & Sunday School —Please note that Sunday School and Bible Class will not meet this morning. .

3. Pictorial Directories the 75th Anniversary edition of our

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Members, Visitors & Guests—Welcome to St. Matthew’s!Let us rejoice to know that our Lord’s resurrection on this Easter Day means there is no more “if” about our faith, about our forgiveness, or about our future. If you are visiting our service, please sign a “care card” in the church pew or our guest book and come back to visit again soon.Attendance Last Sunday—274 Offering Last Week—$13,899.40Maundy Thursday – 148 Sunday School—21 Bible Classes – 67(Meeting our 2017 Ministry Plan requires weekly offerings of

$13,000.00.)Blue Special 75th Anniversary Envelope Update –

23 Envelopes have been returned totaling $2,350.80

church pictorial directories have arrived! If you had your picture taken for our directory, you will find your complimentary copy available on the tables in the narthex. If you didn’t have your picture taken, but are interested in purchasing one, please sign up at the table also.

4. 75 th Anniversary Offering Envelope At its February meeting our church council moved to offer all members of St. Matthew’s an opportunity to give thanks to God for 75 years of blessings on our congregation by means of a special thank offering. A special “75th Anniversary Thank Offering” envelope can be found on the counter in the narthex. Our “Anniversary Sunday” is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, which is the Sunday after Easter, but these envelopes may be used at any time to contribute to the anniversary effort.* Gifts given in these envelopes will be used first to offset expenses related to the special anniversary year celebration such as travel expenses for guest speakers and guest organists and costs for printing anniversary materials. Those costs are expected to be about $5,000.00. * If the gifts received exceed the amount needed to cover expenses the council recommends a remodel of the Milton Street entrance that is mostly unused. The plan for remodeling that entrance calls for removal of the four wooden doors, and for the covered entryway just outside the wooden doors to be enclosed with walls and windows. This remodel would create more room for members and guests to congregate and visit before and after services and would alleviate the “traffic jam” that often forms at the bottom of the ramp where the Milton Street doors are located.

The cost of this project is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $10,000.00. * The final decision about how the proceeds of the special offering will be used will be made by the voters’ assembly and will be based on the total amount of gifts received. We hope all members of St. Matthew’s will take advantage of this special opportunity to give thanks to our gracious God for 75 years of blessings on our church and

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school!5. The Master's Gardeners will be digging up and dividing

Autumn Joy Sedum plants in the next couple of weeks.  This is a sun-loving perennial that blooms in the fall and doesn't require a lot of care.  If you are interested in some plants, please contact Kathi Hendee (815/629-2647).

6. St. Matthew’s 75th Anniversary Dear members of St. Matthews, As of today, we have 302 guests coming to our 75th Anniversary luncheon. Some guests are coming from the state of Colorado and Washington. If you are able to attend, please contact Carol Hirsch.

7. LWMS Spring Rally will be held at Christus Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The guest speaker for the 2017 LWMS Rock River Circuit Spring Rally “Outreach to Immigrants in Our Neighborhood Leads to Worldwide Mission” will be Pastor Paul Prange. He is currently serving as the Administrator of Ministerial Education and will talk about reaching out across the globe starting with those that live near you. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the bulletin board in the lower hallway.

8. Preschool Registration We will be accepting preschool enrollment forms for the coming school year. Our program for 3 year olds will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (Wednesday optional) from 8:00 – 11:15 a.m. Children must be 3 years of age by September 1st. Our 4 year olds will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:00 – 11:15 a.m. Children registering for this class must be 4 years old by September 1st. We would like you to get the applications in by May 6 so a spot can be reserved for you. Shortly after that we will begin advertising to the public that there are spots available for next year. New this year for preschool is: “Afternoon Care for Preschoolers.” The purpose of this program is to provide care for the child after preschool is over. This care will be provided on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 3:00. Parents have the option of choosing from one to three days. After that time, the students will go to the library for our After School Care program. If you have any questions about our preschool or would like an enrollment form, please contact Mr. Proeber or

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Mrs. Sonntag.9. Peace Lutheran Spring Blood Drive  Peace Lutheran

Janesville will be hosting another American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017, from Noon to 6 pm. (Note the earlier start time.)Our Red Cross Blood Drives are intended as both a community service and an Outreach event. Appointments to donate blood can now be made either on line at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.  If you aren't sure if you'd be eligible to donate, call the 1-800-RED CROSS phone number. To get directions, go to www.peacejanesville.com/directions.

Special NoteOn April 23, Anniversary Sunday, the Sunday School, families, and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an Easter review video in the church from about 9:20 to 10:00 a.m.There will also be a special fellowship, coffee, etc., in the fellowship hall at this time. Come and enjoy anniversary Sunday and also attend the luncheon in the gym after the 10:30 service.

8:00 a.m. Service9:30 a.m. Fellowship (video, coffee)10:30 a.m. Service11:30 a.m. Luncheon

Come and enjoy and thank our gracious Lord!

St. Matthew’s Bible ClassesToday’s Bible Classes

No Bible Class or Sunday School on Easter SundayTuesday Evening Bible Class 6:30 p.m.

Continue with Galatians on April 18Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

“Having a Mary Spirit”Saturday Men’s Bible Class 7:30 a.m.

Continue Isaiah on April 22

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Next Sunday’s Bible Classes 9:15 a.m.Anniversary Sunday – Special Easter review video in church

for Sunday School and others.

Assisting with WorshipOrganist:

Meredith MoellerUshers Today:

1st. Service: Doug McIlvain, Craig Groninger, Josh Groninger,

Cody Stanelle2nd Service: Fred Shadoski, Steve Brudos, Phil Madsen,

Corbin La FleurUshers Next Week:

1st. Service: Dale Beutin, Andy Phelps, Stephen Phelps, Michael Borchardt, Ryan Borchardt

2nd Service: Steve Sage, Jeff Nolte, Chad Nolte, Paul JohnsonGreeters:

1st Service: Carol Ferge2nd Service: Jean Ruppier

Next Week Greeters:1st Service: Tom & Cheryl Heth

2nd Service: Jake & Jennifer HerdenChurch Cleaning:

April 22 – Carol Liefke & Alaina StanelleApril 29 – David Newlin & Jean Muche

Assisting with Worship (continued)CODS:

1st Service: Jeff Burandt2nd Service: Nick Schmitt

Next Week CODS:1st Service: Briton Peterson2nd Service: Roger Howard

This Week at St. Matthew’s

Easter SundayWorship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.Easter Breakfast in

between services 9:15

a.m.MondayNo SchoolFellowship Committee

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6:30 p.m.Sunday School Teachers Meeting 6:30 p.m.TuesdayEvening Bible Study 6:30

p.m.ESL Classes 6:30 p.m.WednesdayWomen’s Bible Study 9:30

a.m.Public School

Confirmation Class 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Sr. Choir 5:30 p.m.

ThursdayESL Classes 6:30 p.m.Elders Meeting 6:30

p.m.

Education Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.

FridaySpring Sing Talent Show 6:30 p.m. in the gym.SaturdayMen’s Bible Study 7:30

a.m.Choir Rehearsal with

Orchestra 3:15-4:00 p.m.

SundayWorship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:15 a.m.Fellowship Hour 9:15 a.m.75th Anniversary Meal after 11:30 a.m.

We Thank The Many WhoBeautified Our Easter Worship

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Dale & Lynn Beutin in memory of Erwin & Esther Beutin, Nicholas & Betty Pucher

Marge Beutin in memory of Donald BeutinSally Biddick in memory of David Biddick and parentsBev Boughton in memory of her sister Linda Henkel

Evie Burkholer in memory of her brothers Art Haase Jr. & Fred Haase

Don & Bridget Dickinson in memory of

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Norman & Grace Dickinson & Barb & Ludwig KavetschankyJodeen Exner in memory of her parents and brother

Bill & Lois Forbes in memory of their parentsTom & Cheryl Heth in memory of loved ones that have

passed.Carroll Herritz in memory of her husband Leonard Herritz &

her sister Janiece MantheyLee & Jane Jabs in memory of their parents

Pastor & Ann Janke thanking God for parents, children, & grandchildren

Betty Kleban in memory of Robert KlebanCarol & Carol Jean Liefke in memory of their parents,

brother, & nieceJessica & Tom May in memory of Virginia Gohlke, Margaret

May, & Mertz Nowak

Doug, Alicia, Dane, & Alli McIlvain in memory of Joyce Radloff &

Alberta MoreheadJean Muche in memory of Vern Muche

Ken & Betty Olson in memory of our loved ones who have gone before us.

In memory of Arvin Orethun by his familyPenny Pucher in memory of Elma & Malin Pucher

Pete Sather in memory of his wife Sharon

We Thank The Many WhoBeautified Our Easter Worship

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Alaina, Cody, & Sara Stanelle in memory of grandparents & dear cousin

Jack & Diane Schroeder in memory of Wilbert & Lita Schroeder

Tom & Resa Truppe in memory of their parents

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Jeff & Cookie Wagner in memory of Eli Wagner & Robert Foley

Jerry & Sally Wellnitz in memory of Otto & Ethel Schoenfeld, Frank & Margaret Wellnitz, & family members

Bob & Linda Williams in memory of Ira, Beryl, Jerry, & Karla Williams

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