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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94) Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another….Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen. GATHERING HYMN: “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” #362 v.1 – 2, 7 – 8

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GREETING (ELW p. 138) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. KYRIE (ELW p. 138) In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all,

let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have

mercy. Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen. CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW p. 140) Refrain: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. 1 Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God. Refrain 2 Power, riches, wisdom and strength, and honor, blessing, and glory are his. Refrain 3 Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation: Blessing, honor, glory, and might

be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. Refrain 4 For the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia. Refrain PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray….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. LET THE CHILDREN COME… 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. PSALM: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 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 (ELW p. 142) Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia.

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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 “Walking with Jesus” HYMN: “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore” #817

2 You know full well what I have, Lord: neither treasure nor weapons for conquest, just these my fish nets and will for working. Refrain

3 You need my hands, my exhaustion, working love for the rest of the weary-- a love that's

willing to go on loving. Refrain 4 You who have fished other waters; you, the longing of souls that are yearning: O loving

Friend, you have come to call me. Refrain

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CREED (ELW p. 104) We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need. SHARING OF THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. HYMN: “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 hope to be, we give to you, we give 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 LORD’S PRAYER Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: 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. BLESSING May the One who brought forth Jesus from the dead raise you to new life, fill you with hope, and turn your mourning into dancing. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

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SENDING HYMN: “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” #802

DISMISSAL Christ is risen, just as he said. Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Liturgy and hymns from sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Valley City, ND: Copyright License C-1593895 (CCLI) and Streaming License C-20353219 (CCLI).

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Pastor Emmy Swedlund | (701) 552 – 2419 | rev.emmy@gmail.com Pastor Kyle Symanski | (708) 476 – 8712 | klsymanski@gmail.com Organists Judy Karch Senior Choir Director Tricia Lebahn Office Coordinator Brenda Skramstad Youth Director Kyla Fetsch Special thanks to Pr. Sharayah Robinson for her continued worship leadership during these services and to the Kathryn-Nome-Fingal Lutheran Parishes as we grow and learn as church together in these challenging times. Announcements The Radio Broadcast is given by Janet Brown in honor of the Brown and Goter families. Radio broadcast of the 8:30 a.m. worship is on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on KOVC 1490 AM. To sponsor a broadcast, please contact the church office. The cost is $100 and may be gifted in memory or in honor of someone or a significant event. Your gift to this ministry is appreciated. During the season of Easter, we will center around the theme of “Closer and Closer” as Jesus’ resurrection draws us into deeper relationship with God and one another. Like and Follow “Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Valley City, ND” on Facebook to stay connected with our church community during these challenging times. Look for prayer and other opportunities each week, and watch our Sunday worships on Facebook Live every Sunday. Each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., look to our Facebook page (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Valley City, ND) for midweek devotions from one (or both!) of your pastors. Thank you for your prayers and patience as we navigate new ways of doing ministry in these unique circumstances. Monday Morning Prayer Group will not gather in person during the month of April. From wherever we are on Monday mornings, we will start our week in prayer as we pause and pray for the people of Our Savior's as well as a variety of prayer concerns. Join us this week as we pray for: Larry & Carol Foth; Pearl Foth; Sandra Franke; Derrick Fretheim; Eric Fretheim; Paul & Diane Fritchie, Jacob; Gerry & Mary Ann Gamrath. Church Groups that meet in the church building will not gather in person during the month of April. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding events scheduled for early May and into the future. Physical distancing doesn’t have to mean social distancing! You are the body of Christ. Please pick up the phone and reach out to neighbors and friends. If you’d wish to be available to be an “Our Savior’s Caller” to make phone calls to members of our church, please email Pastor Emmy at rev.emmy@gmail.com or call the church office.

Thank You for your continued offerings and prayers in support of the ministry of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Offerings can be mailed to the church office at 138 3rd St. NW, Valley City, ND. Online offerings can be made at the church website, www.oursaviorsvc.org, by clicking the blue “Give Now” button at the bottom of the homepage. January-March 2020 Year To Date Income $80,563.90 Year To Date Expense $113,259.22 Year To Date-Expense Over Income (-$32,695.32) A week of OSLC ministry $7,148.10 Last week’s general fund offering $6,129.88