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“Evening Breath”

April 19, 2020

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April 19, 2020

Gathering: “Good and Gracious King”

I approach the throne of glory Nothing in my hands I bring But the promise of acceptance From a good and gracious King

I will give to You my burden As You give to me Your strength Come and fill me with Your Spirit As I sing to You this praise

You deserve the greater glory Overcome, I lift my voice To the King in need of nothing Empty handed I rejoice

You deserve the greater glory Overcome with joy I sing By Your love I am accepted You're a good and gracious King

O what grace that You would see me As Your child and as Your friend Safe, secure in You forever I pour out my praise again

Friendship Celebration Lutheran Church ~ Missouri Synod

765 E Chinden Blvd. Meridian, ID 83646 www.friendshipcelebration.org

Email: [email protected] www.fclcpreschool.org

Church and Preschool Phone: 208-288-2404

Senior Pastor: Matt Henry Cell: 208-957-9364

Email: [email protected]

Founding Pastor: Tom Hausch Cell: 208-860-1274


Director of Christian Education: Brett Lindemood Cell: 208-982-1461


Preschool Director: Lori Jensen Office: 208-288-2404


Elder Serving: Aaron Hubler

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You deserve the greater glory Overcome with joy I sing By Your love I am accepted You're a good and gracious King

Holy, holy, Lord Almighty Good and gracious Good and gracious Holy, holy, Lord Almighty Good and gracious King

Holy, holy, Lord Almighty Good and gracious Good and gracious Holy, holy, Lord Almighty Good and gracious King


You deserve the greater glory Overcome with joy I sing By Your love I am accepted You're a good and gracious King You're a good and gracious King You're a good and gracious King

© 2016 CityAlight Music, Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music Words & Music by Jonny Robinson, James Ferguson & Michael Farren

Used by permission CCLI #782217

Welcome and Announcements

Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

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Invocation & Call to Worship

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

Leader: Jesus forgave sins, preached good news, and filled all people with the hope of new life. Jesus took upon Himself the full consequences of our sinfulness—even the agony of abandonment by God—in order that we might be spared. But our Lord could not be held by the power of death. Jesus appeared to His followers, triumphant from the grave, in newness of life. He has shown His disciples His hands and feet in order that we might know that the One who was crucified is the Lord and Savior of the world.

Opening Song Set: “Come People of the Risen King”

Come, people of the risen King Who delight to bring Him praise. Come all and tune your hearts to sing To the morning star of grace. From the shifting shadows of the earth We will lift our eyes to Him, Where steady arms of mercy reach To gather children in.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Let ev’ry tongue rejoice! One heart, one voice, O church of Christ, rejoice!

Come, those whose joy is morning sun And those weeping through the night. Come those who tell of battles won And those struggling in the fight. For His perfect love will never change And His mercies never cease But follow us through all our days With the certain hope of peace.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Let ev’ry tongue rejoice! One heart, one voice, O church of Christ, rejoice!

Come young and old from ev’ry land, Men and women of the faith. Come those with full or empty hands. Find the riches of His grace.

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Over all the world His people sing, Shore to shore we hear them call The truth that cries through ev’ry age, “Our God is all in all!”

Rejoice! Rejoice! Let ev’ry tongue rejoice! One heart, one voice, O church of Christ, rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Let ev’ry tongue rejoice! One heart, one voice, O church of Christ, rejoice!

© 2007 Thankyou Music Words & Music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend


“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”

I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-living Head.

He lives triumphant from the grave, He lives eternally to save, He lives all-glorious in the sky, He lives exalted there on high.

Women He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above. He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need.

Men He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint.

All He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same. Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives, "I know that my Redeemer lives!"

Public Domain Words & Music by Samuel Medley & John Hatton


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Confession of Sins

All: Lord, bring new life where we are worn and tired; new love where we have turned hard-hearted; forgiveness where we feel hurt and where we have wounded; and the joy and freedom of Your Holy Spirit where we are prisoners of ourselves.

[A Moment of Silence]

Assurance of Forgiveness

Leader: To all and to each, on his community and on his friends, where regret is real, Jesus pronounces His pardon and grants us the right to begin again. People: Thanks be to God! Amen.

Acts 5:29-42 ESV

29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

33When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. 35And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. 36For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. 38So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; 39but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. 42And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.

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1 Peter 1:3-9 ESV

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

John 20:19-31 ESV

19On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”

24Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”

26Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

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Affirmation of Faith

Leader: This is the good news that we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: All: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the Firstborn of all creation, the Firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.

—based on 1 Corinthians 15:3-7; Colossians 1:15-20

Children’s Message

Sermon Song: “He is Arisen, Glorious Word”

He is arisen! Glorious Word! Now reconciled is God, my Lord; The gates of heav’n are open. My Jesus did triumphant die, And Satan’s arrows broken lie, Destroyed hell’s fiercest weapon. O hear what cheer! Christ victorious, Rising glorious, Life is giving. He was dead but now is living!

He is arisen! Glorious Word! Now reconciled is God, my Lord; The gates of heav’n are open. My Jesus did triumphant die, And Satan’s arrows broken lie, Destroyed hell’s fiercest weapon. O hear what cheer! Christ victorious, Rising glorious, Life is giving. He was dead but now is living!

Public Domain

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Sermon: “Evening Breath” John 20 “Peace be with you.” Imagine hearing those words while seeing the risen Jesus. With a simple proclamation, Jesus changes the whole direction of the church. But first, He breathes on them and bestows the Holy Spirit. Instead of fear, we get to live out faith and forgiveness.

Life Group Questions

Head (what?)

What was the emotional and spiritual condition of the disciples? What’s the purpose of the Holy Spirit? How does verse 22 represent a mini-Pentecost? How does forgiveness benefit the giver just as much as the receiver?

Heart (so what?)

How does breath indicate the ongoing significance of the Spirit? Where have you seen the Holy Spirit working in your life? How is the Holy Spirit contagious?

Hands (now what?)

During this time of social distancing, how can you share God’s peace with your neighbor? How is the Holy Spirit leading you in discipleship? Whom is God calling you to forgive?

Offering You may give your offering by giving online through the church website

at www.friendshipcelebration.org, by signing up for automatic withdrawal which links to savings/checking account or debit/credit card (form is also available on church website), or by mailing your check to the church office.

Song of Response: “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”

Holy Spirit, living Breath of God, Breathe new life into my willing soul. Bring the presence of the risen Lord To renew my heart and make me whole. Cause Your Word to come alive in me; Give me faith for what I cannot see; Give me passion for Your purity. Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me.

http://www.friendshipcelebration.org/

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Holy Spirit, come abide within; May Your joy be seen in all I do— Love enough to cover ev'ry sin In each thought and deed and attitude, Kindness to the greatest and the least, Gentleness that sows the path of peace. Turn my striving into works of grace. Breath of God, show Christ in all I do.

Holy Spirit, from creation's birth, Giving life to all that God has made, Show Your power once again on earth; Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways. Let the fragrance of our prayers arise. Lead us on the road of sacrifice That in unity the face of Christ Will be clear for all the world to see.

© 2006 Thankyou Music Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend


Prayers

Leader: O Christ, after Your resurrection You appeared to Your disciples; You breathed on them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit. You gave joy and exultation to the whole creation. Through Your victory, we pray to You: People: Hear us, Lord of glory.

Leader: O Christ, after Your resurrection You sent out Your disciples to teach all nations and to baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; You promised to be with them and us until the end of the world. Through your victory, we pray to You: People: Hear us, Lord of glory.

Leader: O Christ, through Your resurrection You lifted us up and filled us with rejoicing. Through Your salvation You enrich us with Your gifts. Renew our lives and fill our hearts with joy. Through your victory, we pray to You: People: Hear us, Lord of glory.

(Petitions are spoken here.)

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Leader: Gracious God, You sent Your Holy Spirit upon the Messiah at the river Jordan and upon the disciples in the upper room: In your mercy, fill us with Your Spirit, People: Hear our prayer, and make us one in heart and mind to serve You in Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Sending

Leader: O blessed Jesus, Who, when the doors were shut where the disciples were gathered, came and stood in the midst and said, “Peace be unto you,” may no fear ever place a barrier between our souls and You or hinder us from the peace which the world cannot give. People: May the peace that You gave your apostles, sending them forth in Your Father’s name as You Yourself were sent, be also upon us and remain with us always. Amen!

Blessing

Leader: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. People: Amen.

Closing Song: “Anastasis” (O Praise the Name)

I cast my mind to Calvary Where Jesus bled and died for me I see His wounds His hands His feet My Saviour on that cursed tree

His body bound and drenched in tears They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb The entrance sealed by heavy stone Messiah still and all alone

O praise the Name of the Lord our God O praise His Name forevermore For endless days we will sing Your praise Oh Lord oh Lord our God

Then on the third at break of dawn The Son of heaven rose again O trampled death where is your sting The angels roar for Christ the King

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He shall return in robes of white The blazing sun shall pierce the night And I will rise among the saints My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face


O praise the Name of the Lord our God O praise His Name forevermore For endless days we will sing Your praise Oh Lord oh Lord our God Oh Lord oh Lord our God Oh Lord oh Lord our God

© 2015 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Words & Music by Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher & Marty Sampson


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Friendship Celebration Announcements ~ April 19, 2020

FCLC is sending midweek Lenten offerings to help the faculty of staff of Concordia University in Portland pay their health insurance costs since the school is closing at the end of April. The total of $2,383 will be sent to the Northwest District which is managing requests and disbursing the funds from churches across the District. Thank you, FCLC, for being a blessing during this difficult time! Your giving is a good reminder of what the word “concordia” means. It is the Latin word for harmony; literally, it means “with one heart”. How wonderful that we can stand together, support and care for the people at Concordia University Portland with one heart!

Summer Day Camps at FCLC! FCLC summer camp has a new tentative start date of July 6th (hopefully). A new updated registration form will be available on our church website soon. Questions/Concerns? Please contact Brett Lindemood ([email protected]).

Notice: FCLC Campus will remain closed until we get the ‘all clear’ to gather again. Due to the stay at home order, presence in the office is very minimal. We will do our best to return calls. The best time to call is Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am – 4pm. Please leave a message so your call may be returned or use the ministry contact list below to call or email us. Elders and ministry teams are also points of connection!

Let’s Stay Connected! The best time to contact the church office is Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am – 4pm. The church staff is available throughout the week (contact info below) as well as ministry teams and your Elder. As spiritual or physical needs arise—such as food, medicine, transportation—please let us know! During this time of staying at home, the FCLC campus remains closed, but the church is active in ministry through online worship services on Sundays at 9 am, prayer support, on-line classes/visits and other ways of encouragement. Methods may change, but the work of ministry and showing love for one another continues. Together in the Spirit, let’s grow in Christ and help others do the same (Gal. 6:9-10).

Ministry Team Contact list: Email: Cell Phone: Pastor Matt [email protected] 208-957-9364 Pastor Tom [email protected] 208-860-1274 Brett Lindemood DCE [email protected] 208-982-1461 Kayla Liehe [email protected] 208-871-2003

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Giving Made Easy--Want to be a more reliable giver in your offering? Forms for automatic withdrawal are now available! You can use your savings/checking account (preferred) or even a debit/credit card. You have complete control over the amount and frequency. It really does make for disciplined and dependable giving! Forms are available on the church website under the dropdown menu GIVE. Questions? Give Kayla Liehe a call (208-871-2003). She is working from home; so don’t hesitate to call her with any questions. You may also mail your offering to the church: 765 E. Chinden Blvd. Meridian ID 83646. The mail is being checked daily. Thank you for your faithful & generous giving during this difficult time especially those who have been mailing their offering into the office and/or giving online at our website!

Prayer Chain-Prayer Requests - Call Jenny Kandler at 208-362-5410 or e-mail [email protected] to request prayer chain or if there are updates. If you email, also please call to let her know you’ve sent a prayer request via email. In the event that Jenny Kandler can't be reached for prayer chain, please call/notify, Donnette House (208-297-0775) at [email protected].

Stay Connected! FCLC’s Friendly 411 Weekly is an e-newsletter that comes directly to your email inbox currently Tuesdays and Friday afternoons. If you are interested in signing up to receive the Friendly 411 Weekly, please email the church office at [email protected] and mark the subject “Subscribe 411”. You make also request the PDF copy of our monthly Friendly Findings newsletter. Just include” Subscribe FF” to the subject line in your email. Our newsletter is also available online at our church website. (www.friendshipcelebration.org).

Absentee Voting--Gov. Little has issued a proclamation that the May 19 primary election will be conducted exclusively by absentee (mail-in) ballot. The Ada County Clerk encourages you to request and complete your absentee ballot request form early. Visit https://adacounty.id.gov/elections/how-to-vote/ Not registered to vote? You may register to vote up until election day, May 19, 2020.

Census 2020 -- Please be sure to fill out and return your 2020 census form. It just takes a few minutes and it helps secure funding for our community and ensure proper representation in all levels of government. Let’s make sure everyone is counted. Please complete the census by April 30. Thank you!

mailto:[email protected]

https://adacounty.id.gov/elections/how-to-vote/

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