Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021Rev. Dr. Eric L. Bodenstab, Pastor Deacon Carolyn Steinfeldt 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-2112 [email protected] www.zionsandusky.org
Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over WLEC 1450 AM and 93.5 FM
INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY
This Sunday’s image of how the risen Christ shares his life with us is the image of the vine. Christ the vine and we the branches are alive in each other, in the mystery of mutual abiding described in the gospel and the first letter of John. Baptism makes us a part of Christ’s living and life-giving self and makes us alive with Christ’s life. As the vine brings food to the branches, Christ feeds us at his table. We are sent out to bear fruit for the life of the world.
GATHERING PRELUDE
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM
GATHERING HYMN: Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing (ELW 389) GREETING
SPECIAL MUSIC PRAYER OF THE DAY
WORD
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE – Nancy Kinsel
PSALM 22:25-31
25 From you comes my praise in the great assembly; I will perform my vows in the sight of those who fear the Lord.
27 The poor shall eat and be satisfied, let those who seek the Lord give
praise! May your hearts live forever!
27 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord; all the families of nations shall bow before God.
28 For dominion belongs to the Lord, who rules over the nations.
29 Indeed, all who sleep in the earth shall bow down in worship; all who go down to the dust, though they be dead, shall kneel before the Lord.
30 Their descendants shall serve the Lord, whom they shall proclaim to
generations to come.
31 They shall proclaim God’s deliverance to a people yet unborn, saying to them, “The Lord has acted!”
SECOND READING: 1 John 4:7-21 GOSPEL: John 15:1-8
SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song (ELW 403) NICENE CREED
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION – Intercessor: Sarah Mears
Each petition ends: Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
PEACE MEAL OFFERING PRAYER GREAT THANKSGIVING LORD’S PRAYER COMMUNION
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION SENDING
ANNOUNCEMENTS BLESSING DISMISSAL
SENDING SONG: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (ELW 674) POSTLUDE
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Please check with your Ministry Team Leader regarding whether your meeting will be via Virtual, In-Person, or Hybrid.
PRAYER LIST
Martha Jimmy Gloria
Bev Elaine Jan
Janice Sharon Shirley
Dianna Lee Larry
Randy Joy Bill
Neill Angela Rosemary
Janet Karen Marj
Tracey Linda Doug
Bill Paul Stefan
Alyssa Judy Vernietta
Wilma Jim Sue
Irma Bill Darlene
Charlie
Executive Council
Stewardship and Administration
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, May 2nd
8:00 am Worship
9:30 am Children of Zion - Virtual 10:30 am Worship
Noon – Drive Through Communion Distribution
Monday, May 3rd
2:00 pm Temple Caretakers - Library 6:30 pm Quilters Tuesday, May 4th 9:00 am Quilters 6:00 pm Executive Council Wednesday, May 5th 7:30 am Lectionary Study 9:30 am Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Confirmation (Virtual) Thursday, May 6th 9:30 am Priscilla – Zoom Friday, May 7th Saturday, May 8th 6:00 pm Worship
There will be Drive Through Communion Distribution
following the 10:30 am worship service, May 2
nd.
Zion’s small groups and ministry teams can meet in person at the church. Please contact Lori Wobser to schedule the day and time for your meeting.
We continue to follow CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, masking, hand washing and sanitizing to ensure the health and safety of all.
We have a new phone system. When you call in using your land line, please make sure to dial the “419” area code.
You will also notice that instead of someone answering the phone directly, you are greeted with a message which will direct you to the proper person you wish to speak with. The prompt will ask if you would like to speak to the office press 1, Pastor Eric 3, and Deacon Carolyn 4.
The quilters have been busy creating their beautiful quilts. As they are putting these together, they are in need of linings to complete them. They need donations of flannel sheet blankets. They do not need regular sheets or additional fabric at this time.
(It’s not just for men!)
Wednesdays at 7:30 am at Zion in the chapel.
We are looking for new lectionary study members!
All are welcome!
Join us for coffee and conversation every Wednesday.
Bring your Bible. We’ll provide the lectionary readings.
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 2 Timothy 3:16
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have
hope. Romans 15:4
