2nd Sunday in Easter
April 27, 2025
9 a.m. Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Temple Talk Michael Mitchum, Agape Day Camp
Thanksgiving for Baptism
Opening Song “Holy is the Lord”
Greeting
Kyrie ELW pg. 184
Canticle of Praise "This is the Feast"
Prayer of the Day
Reading: Acts 5:27-42
27 When they had brought [the apostles,] they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, 28 saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human authority. 30 The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.” The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel: John 20:19-31
The holy Gospel according to John, the 20th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” 24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” 26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day “You Are My King”
Nicene Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Peace
Offering & Special Music: "An Easter Hallelujah" Rachel Nowacki & Marci Langan
Offertory Hymn: “Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful” ELW 184
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns: "Above All"
"O Come to the Altar"
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Blessing
Sending Hymn: “My Redeemer Lives”
Dismissal
Adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2025 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #014958
Weekly Calendar:
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Pastor Michael will be out of the office Monday, April 28th, through Monday, May 5th.
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Pastor Lisa will be out of the office through May 3rd on the Greece tour. She will be out of the office May 4th through May 11th and will return to the office on May 12th.
Sunday, April 27 - 9 a.m. Worship (Contemporary & Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (begins in the Sanctuary), Coffee Cart (Narthex), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional), 2 p.m. Softball Game (N. Meck Park Field #2), 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Tuesday, April 29—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex), 6:30 p.m. Card Ministry (Classroom #1)
Wednesday, April 30— 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor Room)
Thursday, May 1—7 p.m. Carillon Bell rehearsal (Spirit Center)
Sunday, May 4—9 a.m. Worship (Contemporary & Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (begins in Sanctuary), Coffee Cart (Narthex), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional)
Announcements:
Sunday, May 4th: We welcome Reverend Sara Cutter as our worship leader on Sunday, May 4th, while the pastors are away! The Reverend Sara Cutter lives in Hickory, North Carolina and serves as the Senior Director for Operational Effectiveness in the Christian Community and Leadership Home Area of the ELCA’s churchwide organization. In this role, she manages the operations of a variety of ministries engaged with supporting and nurturing ELCA communities and their leaders. Prior to serving in this role, she led three different parishes of varying sizes and locations. In Pastor Sara’s earlier professional days she worked as an engineer and during that time earned an MBA.
Have you joined CIC's new online photo directory yet? The directory is through a program called Church Center, which
is also an app. Follow the QR code to get started.
Altar Guild: Volunteers are needed for both services. Please contact Pat Wood if you are interested. 304-676-3126 or swood0818@gmail.com
April Grocery Cart: In April we will once again partner with CIC’s preschool to collect items for the Bags of Hope program. During April we will be collecting Granola Bars. When you’re doing your shopping this month please consider picking up a few of these items and adding them the grocery cart at CIC. Thank you for your continued support to our grocery cart collections.
Preschool Registration for 2025/2026: Tuitions for 2025/2026: $320.00 for 2-year-old classes, $300 for 3-year-old classes, $350.00 for 4-year-old & PK class and $360 for TK class. Tuition is due on the 1st of the month, with September’s tuition along with the supply fee of $55, and is due on May 1st, 2025.
Summer Camp: Registration for summer camp is now open. Each camp session is $170 with a $85 non-refundable registration
fee that will hold your child’s spot in the camp. This fee will be applied to the total camp cost and the balance of $85 for each
camp is due 2 weeks prior to that camp. Camp dates & themes are: June 2-5—Beach Blast, June 23-26—Little Explorers,
July 14-17—Tiny Picassos and August 4-7—Disney Adventures. All camps run from 9:05 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please call or email Sharon Fuller (sfuller9546@gmail.com) for more details, refer to our website (communityinchrist.org) for an online registration form or follow the QR code. ***There are openings in all ages for the remainder of this school year****
All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. 1st Thessalonians 5:11, we are a women’s group that “encourages one another and builds one another up, just as you are doing.” We meet monthly between services to discuss ways we can continue to encourage and build each other up and support our church. Contact Jill Brooks (jlkbrooks@gmail.com) with any questions.
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Please refer to the newsletter for ways to connect with this group.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.
Card Ministry: Will meet on Tuesday, April 29th, at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom #1. All are welcome and no experience is needed! Please enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.
Quilting Ministry: We will meet Thursday, April 24th, in Classroom #1. Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.
Agape Day Camp is returning to CIC this summer the week of June 16th for Rising 1st through Rising 8th graders in the summer
of 2025! Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm. Friday 9am-noon. Cost: $100 for one child, $190 total for two children in same
family, $275 total for three children in same family. Maximum of 32 campers. See full details at the QR Code!
TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED FOR ON THE OPEN ROAD VBS:
July 27 – July 31 We need YOU to join us “On the Go with God”
Please prayerfully consider volunteering and Joining us as we explore Trusting God to always be with us!
Roles Available:
Station Assistants: Lend a helping hand to the Station Leader
(Great opportunity for our Middle and High School Volunteers)
Drivers: Greet and Shepherd your group of Travelers safely
between stations while building a strong bond with them.
Camp Road Trip Volunteers: Help out in any way you can…even from home.
Decoration Volunteers: Lend helping hands to the Decoration Leader
(Workday is usually the day before event begins)
To sign up for opportunities to serve, lead, and most of all, HAVE FUN at ROAD TRIP VBS 2025…
CONTACT: Suzi Hinrichs: suzihinrichs@gmail.com OR
Kathy Shugarman: shugs02@gmail.com
Registration will open on May 1, 2025 with more information in the May Newsletter.
