Hi Cross of Glory!
Sorry about the barrage of emails this week… yet… this is probably the busiest week of the entire church year.
We have made it through Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Were you a part?
Certainly, you will not want to miss the joy of the greatest Holy Day in Christianity: Easter this Sunday, March 31st.
We will be holding two worship services on Easter… one at 7:30 AM (without Zoom) and the other at 10 AM (with Zoom).
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Note that we will be having an Easter breakfast at church at 8:30 AM. Please consider bringing something to share.
Lastly, we will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for Kids at 9:15 on our church grounds.
Pass the word. A lot of work has gone into this Holy Week. We pray that Easter, with your help, support and attendance, will come off BEAUTIFULLY.
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Pastor Mike Lemke
CROSS OF GLORY MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
MARCH 31, 2024
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
PRAYER VIGIL AT CROSS OF GLORY
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Coinciding with the hours Jesus hung on the cross, we will once again host our Easter Prayer Vigil in our sanctuary. Be with us any time between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM for a time of concentrated prayer. Prayer cards will be available for you to fill out if you desire your requests and celebrations to be shared with others.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
EASTER AT CROSS OF GLORY
BRING A FRIEND TO CHURCH SUNDAY
Not only is March 31 – EASTER, but it’s the fifth Sunday of the Month! At Cross of Glory, we have a special tradition each Fifth Sunday of the Month when we are especially encouraged to invite others to be with us for worship! Invite EVERYONE YOU KNOW to be with us to hear the “Good News” on Easter AND be a part of our Bring a Friend to Church Sunday Tradition!!! God is inviting ALL of HIS FRIENDS – YOU!!!
PLEASE NOTE:
On Easter Morning:
There will not be a 9:00 AM Adult Bible Study Class
There will not be a Power Hour Prayer Ministry Gathering at 11:30 AM
The Class and Gathering will resume next Sunday, April 7
| 7:30 AM EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE | 9:15 AM EASTER EGG HUNT |
| 8:30 AM EASTER BREAKFAST/BRUNCH | 10:00 AM EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE |
EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
Two worship opportunities will be offered at Cross of Glory on Easter morning. Holy Communion will be celebrated at each service.
Easter began in darkness. “While it was still dark, the women went to the tomb!” While thoughts of the Friday before crushed the women attending Jesus at the tomb that morning, God ushers in brilliant light and life! Jesus had said He would be raised from the dead! God kept His promise. God keeps His promise to us as well. Because Jesus lives, we can live also! We will celebrate Easter! Jesus has risen! He has risen indeed!
| On Easter morning, with voices lifted up in praise, we will celebrate our 10:00 AM Traditional Easter Service! | ||||
| Come to Cross of Glory for our 7:30 AM Easter Sunrise Service. Jesus, the True Light of the World penetrates the darkness. | ||||
EASTER BREAKFAST
You are invited to join us for Easter breakfast. We will begin serving at 8:30 AM following worship at 7:30 AM and before worship at 10:00 AM. You are encouraged to provide a special breakfast item, anything… everyone will enjoy whatever you bring! A freewill offering will be taken. Invite your friends and families!
EASTER EGG HUNT
Beginning at 9:15 AM, our young people, perhaps older people as well, are invited to locate the eggs Peter Rabbit and his helpers have hid!!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO “SEEING” YOU EITHER IN PERSON AT CROSS OF GLORY – OR BY WAY OF OUR ZOOM TECHNOLOGY FOR OUR WORSHIP SERVICES. WE DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION. GOD WILL BE WITH US!!!!
EASTER SUNDAY
OPENING HYMN
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
ELW #365
(Verses 1, 2, 3, 4)
1.
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
2.
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly king, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
3.
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
4.
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
Praise him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
SERMON HYMN
“Thine is the Glory”
ELW 376
(Verses 1, 2, 3)
1.
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won!
Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay.
Refrain:
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won!
2.
Lo, Jesus meets thee, risen from the tomb!
Lovingly he greets thee, scatters fear and gloom;
let his church with gladness, hymns of triumph sing,
for the Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting!
Refrain:
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won!
3.
No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life;
life is naught without thee; aid us in our strife;
make us more than conquerors, through thy deathless love;
bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above.
Refrain:
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won!
CLOSING HYMN
“Now The Vault of Heaven Resounds”
ELW 367
(Verses 1, 2, 3, 4)
1.
Now all the vault of heaven resounds
In praise of love that still abounds,
”Christ has triumphed! He is living!”
Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear,
Repeat their song of glory here,
”Christ has triumphed! He is living!”
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
2.
Eternal is the gift he brings,
Therefore our heart with rapture sings,
”Christ hath triumphed! He is living!’
Now still he comes to give us life,
And by his presence stills all strife.
”Christ has triumphed! He is living!”
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
3.
O fill us, Lord, with dauntless love;
Set heart and will on things above
That we conquer through your triumph,
Grant grace sufficient for life’s day
That by our lives we truly say,
”Christ has triumphed! He is living!”
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
4.
Adoring praises now we bring
And with the heavenly blessed sing,
‘Christ hath triumphed! Alleluia!”
Be to the Father and our Lord,
To Spirit blest, most holy God,
All the glory never ending!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!