The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday School Worship

May 12, 2019

Prelude “Sunday School Medley”

Greeting/Announcements

Welcome One Another

Musical Gifts

Students:

Mason Ellingson-piano “What Child is This?”

Adeline Ellingson-piano “Amazing Grace (My Chains

Are Gone)”

Mason Ellingson-guitar “I Love to Tell the Story”

Dawson Hasse-piano “Jesus Loves Me”

Ronelle Hasse-piano “Amazing Grace”

Opening Song(congregation sings)

Do Lord

Verse 1 - I’ve got a home in glory land that outshines the sun.

I’ve got a home in glory land that outshines the sun.

I’ve got a home in glory land that outshines the sun,

‘way beyond the blue

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Key to Notations: Please stand if able

P: Pastor spoken or sung

C: Congregation spoken or sung

R: Reader

Chorus - Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me.

Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me.

Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me

‘way beyond the blue.

Verse 2 - I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too.

I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too.

I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too.

‘way beyond the blue. (REPEAT CHORUS)

Confession of Sins

Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy

Spirit. In Christ’s dying and rising, we are reborn; we are

no longer dead in our sin. Let us return to the shepherd and

guardian of our souls, confessing our sin.

People: Almighty God, we confess to You our preference for

things that pass away, our silence in the face of

injustice, our reluctance to accept the freedom of

forgiveness. Make us whole again; renew is us the grace

of baptism; and set our minds on the things that are

above.

Pastor: Everyone who believes in Jesus receives forgiveness of sins

through His name. God, Who loves you dearly, forgives

you all your sin, raises you to new life in Jesus Christ, and

renews you by the power of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

Prayer of the Day

C: God of all power, You called from death our Lord Jesus, the

great shepherd of the sheep. Send us as shepherds to rescue the

lost, to heal the injured, and to feed one another with knowledge

and understanding; through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,

Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now

and forever. Amen.

Little Lambs/PreK/K children “Love the Lord Your God”

Congregation join in singing the third time:

Love the Lord Your God

Verse 3 - Love the Lord your God will all your heart

With all your soul, and with all your mind

Love the Lord your God with all your heart

With all your soul and with all your mind

Chorus - With your heart, soul, and mind

With your heart, soul, and mind

Love the Lord your God

(REPEAT CHORUS)

First Reading – Acts 13:15-16, 26-33 – Blake Schultz

R: 16 Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: “Fellow Israelites

and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me! 26 “Fellow children of

Abraham and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of

salvation has been sent. 27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not

recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the

prophets that are read every Sabbath. 28 Though they found no proper

ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him executed. 29 When they had carried out all that was written about him, they took him

down from the cross and laid him in a tomb. 30 But God raised him from

the dead, 31 and for many days he was seen by those who had traveled with

him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now his witnesses to our people. 32 “We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors 33 he has

fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the

second Psalm: “‘You are my son; today I have become your father.’

Psalm 23 (read responsively) – Sira Christians

R: 1 The LORD is my shepherd,

I lack nothing.

C: 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

R: 3 he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

C: 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

R: 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

C: 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my

life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Second Reading – Revelation 7:9-17 – Caden Schultz and Mason

Ellingson

R: 9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no

one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing

before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes

and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10 And they cried out in a

loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to

the Lamb.” 11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around

the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces

before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying: “Amen! Praise and glory

and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God

for ever and ever. Amen!” 13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in

white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” 14 I

answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come

out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them

white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore, “they are before the throne of

Second Reading (Continued)

God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the

throne will shelter them with his presence. 16 ‘Never again will they

hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’

nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be

their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God

will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

Gospel – John 10:22-30 – Ronnelle Hasse

P: 22 Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will

you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus

answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my

Father’s name testify about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are

not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they

follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one

will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me,

is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I

and the Father are one.”

New International Version (NIV)

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Children’s Message

Sunday School “Year in Review” Grades 1-6

“Spark My World”

“This is My Father’s World”

“Father Abraham”

“Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho”

“What a Mighty God We Serve”

“I Just Keep Trusting My Lord”

“I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord”

“Boys and Girls for Jesus”

Message “In the Wild”

Apostles Creed

C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and

earth

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was

conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the

Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,

died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day

he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the

right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living

and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the

communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection

of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Offering Song “Jesus Loves Me”- tone chimes

Prayers of the Church

After each portion of the prayers:

P: Lord, in Your mercy,

C: Hear our prayer.

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.

Benediction

Closing Song I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Verse 1 - I have decided to follow Jesus.

I have decided to follow Jesus.

I have decided to follow Jesus.

No turning back, no turning back!

Verse 2 - Though none go with me, still I will follow.

Though none go with me, still I will follow.

Though none go with me, still I will follow.

No turning back, no turning back!

Verse 3 - The cross before me, the world behind me.

The cross before me, the world behind me.

The cross before me, the world behind me.

No turning back, no turning back!

Sending Song “This Little Light of Mine”

Mission Statement of American Lutheran Church

Led by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by the Gospel of Jesus Christ,

we seek to make the Kingdom of God real and present in our world

through ongoing worship, witness and service.

Welcome to Worship Services at American Lutheran Church!

Visitors, please sign a guest book in the narthex as you leave worship

today. If you are looking for a church home, please contact Pastor

Bill or one of the ushers about becoming a part of our American

Lutheran Church family.

Prayer Ministry…is available at the communion rail following the

worship service. Feel free to come for prayer for yourself or

someone else. If you have never asked Jesus to come into your

heart and be your Savior, now is an excellent time to do that.

Worship Leaders

Pastor: Bill Bakewicz Deacon: Janet Katterhagen

Altar Guild: Sue Kaneski Acolyte: Connor Flan

Pianists: Ruth Zinter & Kari Christians

Readers and Ushers: Sunday School Students

Sound & Video Tech: Eugene Holmquist

Please consider signing up to be an Usher or Greeter. Sign-up

sheets are on the wall in the back of the sanctuary. See Jody

Ellingson, Head Usher, with any questions.

Radio Broadcast of our worship service today is sponsored by the

American Lutheran Church Women (ALCW) in honor of women

who serve. Thank you for supporting our radio ministry.

A “KEYL” Radio Broadcast Sponsors for 2019 sign-up sheet is

on a table in the narthex. We need people to sign up as sponsors of

our weekly worship broadcast. The cost is $75. Thank you!

Announcements:

Happy Mother’s Day….We thank and praise God for our mothers!

TODAY…our Sunday School children will help lead us in worship.

Mark your calendar…..

- Sunday School will resume in September.

- High School Graduate Baccalaureate worship service is next

Sunday, May 19th at 9 a.m.

- The Todd County Fair is Thursday – Sunday, June 27 – 30.

- Vacation Bible School is Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19.

The May issue of The Daily Walk and April - June copies of Christ

In Our Home are on the small table at the rear of the sanctuary.

Esther Circle will meet…May 15th at 9:30 am at Jan Jorgenson’s

house.

The Fair Stand Committee has a sign-up sheet in the narthex for

helpers for the Todd County Fair. The American Lutheran Church

Food Stand will be open from noon – 9pm on Thursday, June 27th,

11:30 am – 11:30 pm on Friday, June 28th, and 11:30 am – 11:30 pm,

June 29th. Several positions and shifts are available and all help is

welcome!

Volunteers are a huge part of a successful Vacation Bible School

program. We are asking for volunteers to help American Lutheran

Church share God’s love with the children of our community. There

is a sign-up sheet posted in the Narthex. Please look at the positions

posted and consider signing up for a position on the VBS team. If

you have any questions please talk to any of the Board of Education

members. Thank you for your help in growing our children’s faith in

God!

ALCW Ladies…The sign-up poster is up for the Summer Outing on

Wednesday, August 7th. We are going to Theatre L’Homme Dieu to

see the Plymouth Playhouse Theatre production of The Church

Basement Ladies in “You Smell Barn!”. The group ticket price is

$22.50 each. Sign-up goes until May 31st. Please pay Jane Olson, the

Treasurer. Dinner will be at Pike & Pint Restaurant in Alexandria and

you’ll order off the menu. Drivers are needed. Please sign up if you

are willing to drive.

Last Week’s Sermon Outline Answers: resurrection, first, evidence,

Jesus, life, experience, says, follow, make, Jesus

Church Outreach

Our Mission Focus for May….is our missionaries Dwight & Dorothy

Hazard who serve through SIM (Servants In Mission). They are

presently in the United States serving through SIM’s headquarters in

North Carolina. They are planning to visit us sometime in July.

Missionaries: Dan and Nancy Butkowski; Dwight and Dorothy Hazard;

Chris Mikkelson

Prayer Partners…is the name of our Prayer Chain. To request a

prayer, send an e-mail to prayer@americanlutheranchurch.org. If you

would like your name added or removed from the Prayer Partners’

e-mail list, contact Patty Ostendorf or Becky Hillig.

Weekly Report

Worship Attendance for last week: 270

General Fund receipts for last week: $6,766.23

General Fund budgeted weekly needs: $4,759.92

General Fund Year to Date (YTD) as of 4/30/19:

…budgeted needs: $81,946.29

…receipts: $84,953.41

…actual expenses: $89,873.68

As of May 5th…Our 2019 YTD General Budget receipts were

$4,725.00 ahead of our YTD General Budget needs.

Contact Information

Pastor: Bill Bakewicz 320-760-3843

Youth & Family/Music Coordinator: Kari Christians 320-533-3021

Church Secretary: Lori Zellmann 320-732-2932 (office phone)

General: Email: americanlutheranchurchlp@gmail.com

Website: americanlutheranchurch.org

YOUTH & FAMILY May 12th, 2019

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Attention mission trippers! Some upcoming dates to put on your

calendar….

June 27-30: Todd County Fair Dates

July 20: Mission Trip Training Day July 21st: Mission Trip Commissioning

Service

Growing Young

We want to be a church that is

committed to the spiritual development of all youth.

Take the Growing Young

Assessment! Follow this link to complete the survey

www.oursurvey.church/American

LutheranChurchLongPrairie

Together, we can help young people discover and love American

Lutheran Church!

May 12th: Sunday School Program May 19th: Baccalaureate Service and Blanket Bash May 22nd: Adopt a Highway Cleanup June 2nd: Prairie Days Games Downtown

Blanket Bash For Third-Sixth Graders!

(Gifts, Give!)

Sunday May 19th 1:00-3:00pm

Come and tie blankets, play bingo with the residents at the Assisted

Living and give the blankets as prizes!

Sign up on Y&F Board! Friends welcome!

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Adopt a Highway Cleanup!

Wednesday May 22nd

It’s time for our spring cleanup!

Meet at church at 4:00 to clean

up our section of highway, then

meet back at ALC for pizzas!

How’s life? Want to talk about it? Feel free to contact me.

Kari Christians (320)533-3021

karichristians@yahoo.com

American Lutheran Church Growing Young Assessment

Our church can grow young, too. And it’s not about changing our mission

or our deepest hope for our congregation. In fact, when we start growing

young, we may likely find our church becoming what we’ve always

dreamed it could be.

When we grow young, our church will:

• Challenge young people (in fact, all people) with Jesus’ message in

ways that inspire them

• Develop younger leaders intentionally through natural leadership

opportunities

• Fuel an atmosphere of warmth where everyone feels welcome

• Become a better neighbor to those in our community

“That sounds great, but where do we begin?”

The most effective kind of leadership starts by choosing to recognize

reality. Before deciding where our church will go in the future, we need to

focus on understanding exactly where we are now.

So be a part of this endeavor by taking the Growing Young

Assessment! When you take this assessment, you will help our church

create an understanding of our unique culture. You will help shed light on

how well we are currently positioned to engage young people.

All you need to do is follow this link to complete the survey between

April 14 and May 4th. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes to

complete and will provide valuable information to our congregation.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT! We invite all attendees of

American Lutheran Church ages 14 and up to participate!

To complete the assessment, every individual will need to have an email

address. If you currently share an email address with another person who

will complete the assessment, or you do not have an email address, please

contact Kari Christians or sign up for a time to complete the assessment at

church.

Take this assessment at

www.oursurvey.church/AmericanLutheranChurchLongPrairie

If you are currently receiving our newsletter by email, you have been sent

an email with this link.

Don’t have access to a computer, smart phone or tablet? We can help!

Please call the church office @732-2932 and ask for Kari.

Thank you so much for your participation in this assessment. Your input

will help in raising up the next generation here at American Lutheran

Church.

Thank you!

Baccalaureate Service

(Glorify)

Sunday, May 19

9:00 a.m. Worship

Reception to follow

Recognizing Graduating seniors

Jaden Evenson Andrew Katterhagen

Rachel Drum Joshua Berscheit

Morgan Rach Shea Olson

Vacation Bible School

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July 15th – 19th 8:45 a.m. – Noon

Ages 4 – entering 6th Grade Register in the Narthex

The Word of God and the Shaping of America

LIFE AND IMMORTALITY

HOPE – “…shone in our hearts to give the light…” 2 Corinthians 4:6

John McLean (1785-1861), a U.S. Postmaster General and Justice of the

U.S. Supreme Court, wrote: no one can estimate or

describe the salutary influence of the Bible. What

would the world be without it? Compare the dark

places of the earth, where the light of the Gospel has

not penetrated, with those where it has been

proclaimed and embraced in all its purity. Life and

immortality are brought to light by the Scriptures.

Aside from Revelation, darkness rests upon the

world and upon the future. There is no ray of light

to shine upon our pathway, there is no star of hope.

We begin our speculation as to our destiny in conjecture, and they end in

uncertainty. We know not that there is a God, a heaven, or a hell, or any

day of general account, when the wicked and the righteous shall be

judged. The Bible has shed a glorious light upon the world. It shows us

that in the coming day we must answer for the deeds done in the body. It

has opened us to a new and living way, so plainly marked out that no one

can mistake it. The price paid for our redemption shows the value of our

immortal souls.

Weekly Schedule at American Lutheran Church

Sun. May 12th 8:30 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal

8:45 am Staffed Children’s Nursery for ages 0 – 3

9:00 am Worship Service with Sunday School

Program

11:15 am Missions Committee Meeting

Tue. May 14th 9:00 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am Music Ministry at Valley View

Wed. May 15th 9:30 am Esther Circle at Jan Jorgenson’s house

11:00 am Newsletter Articles Due

3:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation Class

6:00 pm 8th Grade Confirmation Class

6:00 pm Praise Team Practice

7:00 pm Choir Practice

Thu. May 16th 5:30 pm Worship Team Practice

Sun. May 19th 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal

8:45 am Staffed Children’s Nursery for Ages 0 – 3

9:00 am Baccalaureate Worship Service with

Communion

10:30 am Board of Education Meeting

1:00 – 3:00 pm Blanket Bash for Grades 3 – 6

7:00 pm 5x5x5 Bible Readers Meeting at Kirk &

Jane Olson’s house