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+ EASTER FESTIVAL SERVICE + April 4, 2021

7:45 am, 9:10 am, & 10:30 am

PRE-SERVICE “In Thee Is Gladness” | Adult Bells (Recorded)

Ringing of the Bells and Lighting of the Easter Candle.

M: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

OPENING ANTHEM “The Son of God Has Conquered Night”

(Chancel & Cherub Choir) Recorded

With darkened hearts, through gloomy haze,

They faced the morning’s growing rays:

Their Master’s body to adorn,

Not knowing this was Easter morn.

Refrain

The Son of God has conquered the night

And reigns in everlasting light!

The sun began to rise that day;

The angel, clad in bright array,

Was witness to the glorious sight-

The Savior has made all things right.

Refrain

The wondrous news now quickly share

To ev’ry land, to ev’rywhere;

Be shining lights for all to see,

Attesting to His majesty!

Refrain

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OPENING HYMN “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” | CW 157

All: Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia!

Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!

Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!

Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

Women: Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!

Unto Christ, our heav’nly King, Alleluia!

Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!

Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

Men: But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!

Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!

Now above the sky he’s King, Alleluia!

Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!

Please stand.

All: Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!

Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!

Praise him, all you heav’nly host, Alleluia!

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!

Text: Latin hymn, 14th century, st. 1-3; Charles Wesley, 1707–88, st. 4; tr. Lyra Davidica, London, 1708, st. 1-3, alt.

OPENING SENTENCES (Based on 1 Corinthians 15)

M: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen!

M: If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

C: But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.

M: If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.

C: But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.

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M: If Christ has not been raised, then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are

lost.

C: But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.

M: Death has been swallowed up in victory.

C: Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?

M: The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

C: But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please be seated.

SONG OF PRAISE “Christ Has Been Raised” | Cherub & Chancel Choirs

(Recorded)

Refrain

Christ has been raised from the dead! Alleluia. Alleluia.

Christ our Passsover Lamb has been sacrificed.

Raised from the dead, He will never die again. Death has no more dominion over Him.

Refrain

Dying Christ dies to sin, once for all Living, He lives to God

Count yourselves as dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Refrain

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Almighty God, by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you conquered

death and opened the gate to eternal life. Grant that we, who have been raised with

him through baptism, may walk in the newness of life and ever rejoice in the hope

of sharing his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the

Holy Spirit be dominion and praise now and forever.

C: Amen.

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FIRST LESSON Isaiah 25:6-9

On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a

banquet of aged wine—the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he

will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will

swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces;

he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. In that

day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is

the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

PSALM 118 “This is the Day” | Mixed Choir

(Recorded)

Refrain

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. (Repeats)

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever.

Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.”

Refrain

The LORD’s right hand has struck with pow’r; the LORD’s right hand is exalted.

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Refrain

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.

Refrain

SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have

fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes

also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each

in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the

end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has

destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his

enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

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ANTHEM “Christ Is Risen! Christ Is Alive!” | Mixed Choir

(Recorded)

Christ is risen! Sing alleluia! Celebrate this day of days.

Sing aloud your hymns of gladness; sing your joyous hymns of praise!

Christ is risen! Sing alleluia! King of kings we adore.

Death is conquered, sin is defeated. Jesus lives forevermore.

Where, O grave, is your victory? Where, O death, is your evil Sting?

Christ is risen, he is risen! He’s risen from the dead.

Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The cross stands empty to the sky.

Let streets and homes with praises ring. Love, drowned in death, shall never die.

Christ is alive and comes to bring good news to this and ev’ry age;

till earth and sky and ocean ring with joy, with justice, love, and praise.

Christ is risen! Sing Alleluia! Sing your joyous hymns of praise!

M: The holy Gospel according to St. Mark.

C: (spoken) Glory be to you, O Lord!

EASTER GOSPEL Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome

bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of

the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each

other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”

But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been

rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe

sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was

crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell

his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him,

just as he told you.’”

Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said

nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

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HYMN “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” | CW 152

All: 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!

Men: 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 silence all my fears;

He lives to wipe away my tears.

He lives to calm my troubled heart;

He lives all blessings to impart.

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!” Text: Samuel Medley, 1738–99, abr.

SERMON 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

EXPLANATION OF SECOND ARTICLE OF APOSTLES CREED

I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity,

and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord.

He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won

me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil, not with gold or

silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death.

All this he did that I should be his own, and live under him in his kingdom, and

serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness, just as he has

risen from death and lives and rules eternally.

This is most certainly true.

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HYMN “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks” | CW 154

Refrain

Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.

Jesus is Lord of all the earth;

He is the King of creation. (Refrain)

Spread the good news o’er all the earth;

Jesus has died and has risen. (Refrain)

We have been crucified with Christ;

Now we shall live forever. (Refrain)

God has proclaimed his gracious gift;

Life eternal for all who believe. (Refrain)

Come, let us praise the living God;

Joyfully sing to our Savior. (Refrain)

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

M: Heavenly Father, God of grace, you have brought us into a new and living hope by

the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

C: Christ is risen!

M: For as in Adam all died, so in Christ all will be made alive.

C: He is risen indeed!

M: He was delivered over to death for our sins, and raised to life for our justification.

C: Alleluia!

M: We marvel at the love you showed by your willingness to sacrifice your Son to pay

for our sins; we bow down in adoration at your mighty power which raised him

from the dead.

C: We praise you for sending the true Life and Light into the world.

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M: Lord Jesus, God of grace, you have filled our hearts with resurrection joy by your

victory over sin, death, and the grave.

C: You have conquered the darkness and given us comfort and hope.

M: With the church of every age, we offer you unending praise, for you have crushed

Satan's head and have removed our guilt.

C: You are risen!

M: Dear Savior, we who are weary and burdened come to you for rest, knowing that

because of your perfect redemption there is now no condemnation for us.

C: You are risen indeed!

M: Take away our doubts and fears, and daily renew in us the baptismal joy of our

salvation.

C: Alleluia!

M: Holy Spirit, God of grace, you have called us by the gospel and brought us to saving

faith in our risen Lord.

C: We glorify you for opening our eyes to see the light of life.

M: Keep us with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

C: He is risen!

M: As we journey through life, make us yearn for the day when you will give eternal

life to us and all believers in Christ.

C: He is risen indeed!

Special prayers and intercessions may follow.

M: Work through us as we proclaim the saving message of the crucified and risen Jesus

near and far, so that many others may hear your call, obtain the salvation that is in

Christ Jesus, and join us before the throne of our God and of the Lamb.

C: Alleluia! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia!

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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.

DISMISSAL AND BLESSING

M: Go in the power of our risen Lord, to love and serve him in all you do.

C: We go in the power of Christ's resurrection. Alleluia!

M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be

gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

C: Amen.

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CLOSING HYMN “Now All The Vault of Heaven Resounds”

Now all the vault of heav’n resounds In praise of love that still abounds:

“Christ has triumphed! He is living!”

Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear! Repeat their song of glory here:

“Christ has triumphed! Christ has triumphed!”

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Eternal is the gift he brings, Therefore our heart with rapture sings:

“Christ has triumphed! He is living!”

Now still he comes to give us life And by his presence stills all strife.

“Christ has triumphed! He is living!”

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Oh, fill us, Lord, with dauntless love; Set heart and will on things above

That we conquer through your triumph;

Grant grace sufficient for life’s day That by our lives we truly say:

“Christ has triumphed! He is living!”

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Adoring praises now we bring And with heav’nly blessed sing:

“Christ has triumphed! Alleluia!”

Be to the Father and our Lord, To Spirit blest, most holy God,

All the glory, never ending!

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Text: Paul Z. Strodach, 1876-1947

POSTLUDE “Alleluia! Christ is Risen” | Adult Bells

(Recorded)

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IN OUR PRAYERS

• Elaine Gerner & Family - Ralph was called home to heaven this past Monday.

• Dawn Hartwig - Upcoming surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and undergo

additional testing.

• Ann Thompson - Cancer diagnosis.

• Kathryn Smith - Continued recovery following surgery.

SERVING AT WORSHIP

Preacher

Pastor Michael Woldt

Organist

Thomas Neuman

Choirs

Cherub & Chancel (Recorded)

Adult Mixed Choir (Recorded)

Adult Handbells (Recorded)

Choir Accompanist

Colleen Oestreich

Instrumentalists

Jeff Munn

Colleen Oestreich

Logan Oestreich

Todd Oestreich

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPRING CEMETERY CLEANING - Spring has sprung and it is time to tidy up our cemetery.

The board of Buildings and Grounds respectfully asks that each of us tend to the graves of

our loved ones. If you have anything on or around the tombstone, please pick it up so the

grounds crew can mow and trim the area. Please contact Brian Lee at

bandg@davidsstar.org or call or text 414-870-8090 with any questions.

LADIES’ AID SPRING PLANT SALE - Groth's Country Gardens gift certificates are now

available and sold through David's Star Ladies Aid. They can be used for all your annuals,

perennials, vegetables and towards Groth's container planting class. The certificates are

$25 each. You can purchase certificates now by calling Lois Traska at 262-375-3877 or

Marlene Bell at 262-677-2248. They will deliver them to your house or you can pick them

up from their homes. Starting April 10th there will also be signup sheets and a drop box for

your order and check or cash, in the gathering space after each church service. The

certificates will be sent to you. Make checks payable to David's Star Ladies Aid. The

certificates will expire June 30th, 2021.

BIBLE CLASS - There will be NO adult or children’s Bible studies on Easter Sunday, April 4.

Bible Study will resume on Sunday, April 11.

THUNDERBOLT OPEN - Save the date! The annual Thunderbolt golf outing will be held at

the Scenic View Country Club on Saturday, August 28. Tee off time is 1:30. Watch for more

information as the date draws closer.

OWLS MEETING - The David’s Star OWLS Chapter 80 would like to invite members of

David's Star to attend a presentation by Pastor Paul Nitz from the WELS World Missions

office. Pastor Nitz will be presenting information about the years he spent in Africa serving

in various positions as a missionary pastor and instructor. Please join us at 11:00 am on

April 14 in the main church (following the Wednesday morning Bible class).

MORNING BIBLE CAMP - Since 21010 we have requested donations of craft items and

snacks for Morning Bible Camp. Because of COVID concerns, please consider a contribution

of money this year to help cover craft and snack costs. The envelope that is on the

gathering space display table can be placed in the offering basket or give it to Lynne Tews

or Doris Koeller. You will also find a sign-up sheet to volunteer to help.

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SEXTONS USHERS

Sat. (4/3) 6:30 pm Hartwig / Maney Team 5 - Mike Willis, Capt.

Sun. (4/4) 6:00 am Guy Maciejewski Team 8 - Guy Maciejewski, Capt.

7:45 am Bill & Cody Bublitz Team 9

9:10 am Gerry Lahti Team 6 - Gerry Lahti

10:30 am Karl Lickteig Team 7 - Al Guhl, Capt.

Sat. (4/10) 5:00 pm Bill & Cody Bublitz Team 1 - Myron Philipps, Capt.

Sun. (4/11) 7:45 am Steve Bintz Team 2 - Glenn Rusch, Capt.

9:10 am Ray Liesener Team 3 - John Wolfgram, Capt.

10:30 am Jeff Munn Team 4 - Randy Kison, Capt.

GIFTS totaling $2,980.00 were given to the David’s Star debt retirement fund,

operating fund, carpet fund and building fund in loving memory of Jewel Butzke.

LAST WEEKS OFFERINGS

David’s Star Operating: $12,031.23

David’s Star Debt Retire: $2,039.50

KMLHS Operating: $502.00

WELS Missions: $795.00

ATTENDANCE (3/27, 3/28)

Worship via Livestream: 203

In-Person Worship: 419

MID-WEEK LENT (3/24)

Worship via Livestream: 71

In-Person Worship: 136

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THIS WEEK AT DAVID’S STAR

Saturday (4/3) Easter Eve

6:30 pm Worship Service w/ Holy Communion (Livestreamed)

Sunday (4/4) Easter Sunday

6:00 am Easter Dawn Service (Livestreamed)

6 - 10 am Easter Breakfast (Gym)

7:45 am Easter Festival Service (Livestreamed)

NO Children’s or Adult Bible Study

10:30 am Easter Festival Service

Wednesday (4/7) 10:00 am Bible Study (Church)

Thursday (4/8) 6:00 pm Small Group Communion

7:00 pm Ladies’ Aid Meeting (Gathering Space)

Saturday (4/10) 5:00 pm Worship Service w/ Communion

Sunday (4/11) 7:45 am Worship Service w/ Communion

9:10 am Worship Service w/ Communion

9:10 am Children’s & Adult Bible Studies

10:30 am Worship Service w/ Communion