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We continue the celebration of Easter tonight and rejoice in the gift of new life that Christ gives to each of us. Whether the story of Easter if familiar to us or brand new, Easter is just the beginning of living into the new life of Christ. This season is a chance to look with new eyes on God’s presence in the world and our call to share God’s love with others.

Welcome Song: “House of the Lord”

Invocation

Confession + Forgiveness

Song: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” | LBW 551

Gospel Reading: Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

Song: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” | LBW 151 + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers

Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

Benediction & Song: “Raise A Hallelujah”

Preaching Pastor: Amy Martinell

This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy we have received and carry it into the world. Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the coming days.

Welcome

Song: “Abide with Me” | LBW 272 verses 1 + 2

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Song: “Abide with Me” | LBW 272 verses 4 + 5

Gospel Reading: John 13:1-17; 31-35

Meditation by Pastor Sarah Goldammer

Song: “What Wondrous Love Is This” | LBW 385 + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give

Confession

Sacrament of Holy Communion – Words of Institution

Lord’s Prayer

Individual Absolution + Distribution

Songs: “Jesus Took a Towel,” “Jesus, Jesu, Feill Us with Your Love” | WOV 708, “Give Me Jesus” | WOV 777

Blessing + Stripping of the Altar

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Preaching Pastor: Heidi Binstock

Here we are at the cross. This powerful scene unfolds as God’s only Son is crucified. The crucifixion is not some age-old tale, but is the heart of God revealed most clearly. Holy Week closes in prayer and silence as we wait in holy vigil for the coming of dawn.

Invocation

Opening Prayer+ Song: “Reckless Love”

FIRST WORD, Gospel Reading: Luke 23:33-34 + Prayer

Special Music: “O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus,” arr. Jason Krug | Bell Trio

SECOND WORD, Gospel Reading: Luke 23:39-43 + Prayer

Special Music: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” | Gloria Dei Bell Choir

THIRD WORD, Gospel Reading: John 19:25-27 + Prayer

Song: “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” | WOV 660

FOURTH WORD, Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:45-46 + Prayer

Special Music: “My Song Is Love Unknown,” Karen Marrolli | Gloria Dei Choir

FIFTH WORD, Gospel Reading: John 19:28-29 + Prayer

Special Music: “God So Loved the World,” John Stainer Gloria Dei Choir

SIXTH WORD, Gospel Reading: John 19:30 + Prayer

Song: “Ah, Holy Jesus” | LBW 123

SEVENTH WORD, Gospel Reading: Luke 23:44-49 + Lord’s Prayer

Special Music: “Ave Verum,” Healey Willan | Gloria Dei Choir; Tami Hayzlett, soloist

Meditation by Pastor Chris Zuraff

Confession + Forgiveness, Nails in the Cross

Song: “Were You There?” | LBW 92 verses 1 – 3 + Prayer

The Congregation is asked to leave in silence. You may remain seated for a time of silent prayer, or you may come forward to kneel in prayer at the foot of the cross.

The offering baskets are located this evening in the back of the sanctuary.

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Pastors: Senior Pr. Tim Selbo, Pr. Heidi Binstock, Pr. Sarah Goldammer, Pr. Chris Zuraff, Pr. Amy Martinell

The devil thought he had won victory over the Son of God when Jesus was hanging on a cross, dying. But the devil had it wrong. Jesus walked out of the grave and defeated the power of evil, the power of sin, and even the power of death. What Good News this is for us and for the world. Alleluia. Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed. Happy Easter everyone.

Welcome + Song: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” | LBW 151 verses 1-3

Invocation

Confession + Forgiveness

Song: “Raise A Hallelujah”

Gospel Reading: Luke 24:1-12

Special Music

Sermon: “Good News from a Graveyard” by Pastor Tim Selbo

Song: “House of the Lord” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give

Prayers

Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”

| LBW 551

Benediction & Song: “Now All The Vault” | LBW 143 verses 1, 2, and 4

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Pastors: Senior Pr. Tim Selbo, Pr. Heidi Binstock, Pr. Sarah Goldammer, Pr. Chris Zuraff, Pr. Amy Martinell

The devil thought he had won victory over the Son of God when Jesus was hanging on a cross, dying. But the devil had it wrong. Jesus walked out of the grave and defeated the power of evil, the power of sin, and even the power of death. What Good News this is for us and for the world. Alleluia. Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed. Happy Easter everyone.

Welcome + Song: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” | LBW 151 verses 1-3

Invocation

Confession + Forgiveness

Song: “Raise A Hallelujah”

Gospel Reading: Luke 24:1-12

Special Music

Sermon: “Good News from a Graveyard” by Pastor Tim Selbo

Song: “House of the Lord” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give

Prayers

Lord’s Prayer

Benediction & Song:

“Now All The Vault” | LBW 143 verses 1, 2, and 4 7:30am

“Hallelujah (from ‘Messah’)” 8:30am, 9:40am, 10:50am

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Pastors: Senior Pr. Tim Selbo, Pr. Heidi Binstock, Pr. Sarah Goldammer, Pr. Chris Zuraff, Pr. Amy Martinell

Praying 

Gather, Grow, Give, & Go   

Take time to be nourished and visit with your fellow Gloria Dei-ers. Before worship on Wednesdays, get supper in the Fellowship hall from 5-6pm.
$5 per plate.

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to:

• Isaac and Lexy Josephson who welcomed Indy Jean Josephson on March 24
• Ashton and Daniel McGee who welcomed Carsyn Marie McGee on February 24
• Lindsey Wenger and Israel Perez who welcomed Gabriella Lou Perez on March 11

Sympathies and God’s Peace to:

• Cole (Jessica) Hutchinson and family on the death of his mother Carol Hutchinson on April 3

• Rob (Miriam) Broin and family on the death of his stepmother Nancy Broin on April 5

• Taylor (Joe) Funke and family on the death of her father Mark Mattke on April 5 

Care is a core value of our church community; if you are going into the hospital, have experienced a loss, or have other care concerns, let our Congregational Care team know so that they can pray for you and reach out to you. Call the church or email care@gloriadeisf.org

SIGN UPS & HAPPENINGS gloriadeisf.org/signups 

Find details on the current happenings and sign up for volunteer  opportunities or fellowship events on our website, www.gloriadeisf.org, Look for the Church Life heading on the website, and click on the “Sign Ups & Happenings” title from the dropdown. Questions? call the church office at 605-371-3737. 

• Easter Flowers Our altar on Easter is decorated with flowers donated by Gloria Dei-ers in dedication to loved ones. To view the list of those who donated and to whom they dedicated flowers, pick up a printed copy by the entrances to the sanctuary or visit this link.

• 40th Anniversary Celebration Gloria Dei is celebrating 40 years of ministry the weekend of May 3 and 4! Join us for special music, food, messages from former Gloria Dei pastors, and more as we commemorate this ministry milestone. On Sunday, May 4, please note that we will have ONE SERVICE at 9:30am, instead of our usual services at 9:00am and 10:30am; please plan accordingly. We hope you can celebrate with us!

• Kids’ Night Out Give your kids a fun night at the church and support our Youth Group in the process! Children ages 2 through 5th grade are welcome to participate on Friday, April 25 from 5:30-8:30pm. $35 for one child, $5 for any additional children. All funds help our High Schoolers go on their summer mission trip! Sign up by Wednesday, April 23.

• 2025 Graduation Milestone Calling all soon-to-be graduates, high school and college, and their families! On Sunday, May 11, we want to celebrate Gloria Dei students who will be graduating this year. At the 9:00am service that day, we’ll have a special celebration in worship for our high school graduates, and we’ll list the names of all high school and college grads for the congregation to see and help celebrate. To make sure we can properly celebrate the graduates, please get us their names by May 8.

Stewardship | April 9 / 12 / 13

Attendance Total: 1899

• In-Person
  • Wed 6:00pm, 162
  • Sat 5:00pm, 134
  • Sun 9:00am, 781
  • Sun 10:30am, 514
• Livestream
  • Sun 9:00am, 308

Offering 

• Weekly: $34,808
• YTD Actual: $745,514
• YTD Budgeted: $768,173
• Capital Campaign: $585,396.23*

The Outreach Ministry of the Month is St. Francis House. Your financial gift, over and above your regular giving, directly supports an important local ministry each month.

Change for Change supports Feeding South Dakota in Q2. Your financial gift goes 100% to helping fight hunger.

*Our total cash raised for the “Deep in Faith, Wide in Outreach” Capital Campaign to date. This does not include total dollars pledged; this is what has already been received by the church office.