1. Before the Prelude, speak to one another. During the Prelude, speak to God. During the service, let God speak to you. During the week, let God speak through you.

2. Welcomes you! ImmanuelLutheranChurch

3. Warm Christian greetings to all who chose to worship together today. May the Lord accept our worship. May each of us find our burdens lighter, our hearts uplifted, and our faith enriched.

4. Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" Preschool Registration 2015-2016 School Year Stop by the preschool or church office during the week or call 319-334-2511 $25.00 Registration Fee 4-Year-Olds Children must be 4 by September 15, 2015 *Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Classes: 8:15-11:15 am & 12:00-3:00 pm (Free) 3-Year-Olds Children must be 3 by September 15, 2015 *Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes: 8:30-11:30 am & 12:10-3:10 pm (scholarships available)

5. Want some coffee and conversation?? Feel free to join us at Em’s on Wednesdays. All members of Immanuel and our friends are invited to join us. For the men For the women

6. Tickets are now on sale for the The Church Basement Ladies The Last (Potluck) Supper, Friday April 17, 2015, at 2:30 pm and 7 pm. Get your tickets now following the worship service

7. Everyone one needs to eat! Fareway and Walmart both have script cards for you to buy. Support you church while you shop for your groceries.

8. Time and Talent Sheets!! Please turn in your time and talent sheets so we know how you would like to help spread the good news of God!

9. Immanuel Lutheran Church God Is With Us - Moving Forward

10. LETS GET ACQUAINTED! Welcome to worship today. You are invited to fill out the attendance pad, located in the pew, and hand it toward the aisle. Also, note the bright green card in the pew rack where the song books are kept. It is a guide to help you prepare for worship and experience the life transforming presence of God in your life.

11. The youth would like to invite everyone for an All Faith night at the Waterloo Black Hawks game on March 15. Leaving the church at 2:00 p.m. The puck drops 3:05p.m. $7 a person. All families are welcome. Contact Gina DeBoer at gdx2@yahoo.com or gdx2@yahoo.com 402-806-3831

12. Simply Giving ® An easy, generous choice The Simply Giving® Program endorsed by Thrivent Federal Credit Union is a simple, reliable way to make your regular contributions to our congregation through automated giving. We would love for you to get started! Authorization forms are available in the pew or contact the church office.

14. Holy Communion is open to all who confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

15. We are looking communion teams to help make visits to our shut-ins. If you are interested please talk to Pastor Greg or Tammy and we will get you started!

18. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

19. CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. P:In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C:Amen.

20. P:God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C:Amen. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection. You are invited to kneel, sit, or stand as you wish.

21. P:Most merciful God, C:we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

22. P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C:Amen.

23. OPENING HYMN No. 522 “As We Gather at Your Table”

24. GREETING P:The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C:And also with you.

25. KYRIE Page 120

28. HYMN OF PRAISE Page 122 “This is the Feast”

31. LITANY L:When we are not sure which way to go C:Jesus is present in His guidance;

32. L:When we are lost and uncertain C:Jesus is present in the wilderness; L:When we are facing temptation C:Jesus is present in our struggles;

33. L:When we are being challenged C:Jesus is present in our darkness; L:When we are distracted by the world C:Jesus is present in our hearts;

34. L:When we are losing hope C:Jesus is present in those around us; L:When we are ready to give up C:Jesus is right there with us.

35. PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray, Generous God, C: you helped your son Jesus feed 5,000 hungry people who had gathered to hear of your love. Help us provide for the needs of all who hunger for your word. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

36. Matthew 14:13-33 L:The word of the Lord. C:Thanks be to God.

39. HYMN OF THE DAY No. 461 “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly”

40. APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

41. PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH P: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE P:The peace of Christ be with you always. C:And also with you.

42. OFFERING Handbell Choir “God Is So Good” by Wagner

43. OFFERING SONG No.182 OFFERING SONG No.182 “Let the Vineyards be Fruitful”

44. OFFERTORY PRAYER P: Let us Pray. Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the earth and nourish your whole creation. C:Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

45. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING L:The Lord be with you. C:And also with you. L:Lift up your hearts. C:We lift them to the Lord. L:Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C:It is right to give God thanks and praise. L:It is indeed right, our duty … we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

46. Page 130 “Holy, Holy, Holy”

47. Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine. WORDS OF INSTITUTION

48. THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

49. (In addition to receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, you can also be in touch with God through meditating on a hymn or psalm and sharing silent prayers. These resources can all be found in the ELW Book.) INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: Taste and see that the Lord is good.

50. Page 135 “Lamb of God”

51. DISTRIBUTION HYMNS: No. 471No. 484

52. POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P:The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C:Amen.

53. POST-COMMUNION PRAYER P: Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. C: In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

54. BLESSING P:Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C:Amen.

55. DISMISSAL P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

56. CLOSING HYMN No. 535 “Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises”

57. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #22611.From www.workingpreacher.org © 2015 Luther Seminary. Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.www.workingpreacher.org