Resurrection Now and in the Future

March 26, 2023  – The Fifth Sunday in Lent

In today’s gospel reading, Jesus is moved to sorrow when his friend Lazarus falls ill and dies. Then, in a dramatic scene, he calls his friend of the of tomb and restores him to life. The crowd, witnessing this act, then believed in the glory of God, and in Jesus, as God’s son.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: Alas, and Did my Savior Bleed”, Wayne Wold and “Wondrous Love”, David N. Johnson

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Oh for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

Apostolic Greeting

Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Second Reading: Romans 8:6-11

Anthem: “My Savior and My God”, Jay Althouse

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 11:1-45

Sermon: “Resurrection Now and in the Future”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Christ, the Life of All the Living”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory Music: “Christ the Life of All the Living”

Offering Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “There in God’s Garden”

Dismissal

Postlude: Prelude in C Minor”, Bach