Advent Lutheran Church Pastor Anita R. Warner

Lee Tyler, Parish Associate 16870 Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill

(408) 779-3551 - Office www.advent-lutheran.org

WELCOME Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting, please fill out a guest card and place it in the offering plate or in the basket in the entry area to help us welcome you. Please introduce yourself to others near you and to the pastor. We hope you can join us again soon.

NURSERY CARE Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available in Berkland Fellowship Hall directly behind the entry area. Children are welcome and included at worship; feel free to walk with them in the back of the worship area if they become noisy or restless.

COMMUNION Baptized persons who believe that through the bread and wine we receive Christ's body and blood for our forgiveness are invited to communion. The center ring of glasses contains white grape juice. Gluten free bread is available.

PRAYER MINISTER Prayer ministers are available for individual prayer during communion and after the service at the front right corner area of the sanctuary.

PRAYER CHAIN If you would like some of Advent’s people to join you in prayer you may contact Jane Osumi at janeybugo@yahoo.com. You may also write a prayer request on the guest card and leave it in the offering plate or in the basket on the welcome table in the gathering area.

HEARING ASSISTANCE UNITS Hearing enhancement equipment is available in the sound booth in the back corner of the sanctuary.

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Easter Sunday

April 21, 2019

We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Whoever you are and wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome in this community celebrating God’s Spirit in the world.

God’s grace meets us in the water and Word, and in the bread and wine. We are here to know the touch of God’s forgiveness and love and to hear God’s calling in our lives.

Please introduce yourself to others here and to the pastor. We invite you to complete the Guest card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate as a reminder of your presence with us in worship today.

GATHERING

“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God has indeed raised from the dead the one who was put to death “by hanging him on a tree.” Alleluia! God allows Jesus to appear “to us who were chosen by God as witnesses” in holy baptism and invites us to eat and drink at the table of the risen Christ. Alleluia!

About Five Mystical Songs

The Five Mystical Songs are a musical composition by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958), written between 1906 and 1911. The work sets four poems ("Easter" divided into two parts) by seventeenth-century Welsh-born English poet and Anglican priest George Herbert (1593–1633), from his 1633 collection The Temple: Sacred Poems. While Herbert was a priest, Vaughan Williams himself was an atheist at the time (he later settled into a "cheerful agnosticism"), though this did not prevent his setting of verse of an overtly religious inspiration. The work received its first performance on 14 September 1911, at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester, with Vaughan Williams conducting. Like Herbert's simple verse, the songs are fairly direct, but have the same intrinsic spirituality as the original text. They were supposed to be performed together, as a single work, but the styles of each vary quite significantly. The first four songs are

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quiet personal meditations in which the soloist takes a key role, particularly in the third – Love Bade Me Welcome, where the chorus has a wholly supporting role (quietly and wordlessly singing the plainsong melody O Sacrum Convivium), and the fourth, The Call, in which the chorus does not feature at all. The final "Antiphon" is probably the most different of all: a triumphant hymn of praise sung either by the chorus alone or by the soloist alone; unlike the previous songs, a separate version is provided for a solo baritone. It is also sometimes performed on its own, as a church anthem for choir and organ: "Let all the world in every corner sing".

Prelude and Welcome

Russian Easter Overture Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Robert D. McCashin NorCal Chamber Orchestra

Choral Call to Worship

Five Mystical Songs: No. 1 Easter Ralph Vaughan Williams

Rise heart; thy Lord is risen. Sing his praise without delays, Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise with him may'st rise; That, as his death calcined thee to dust, His life may make thee gold, and much more, just. Awake, my lute, and struggle for thy part with all thy art. The cross taught all wood to resound his name, who bore the same. His stretched sinews taught all strings, what key Is the best to celebrate this most high day. Consort both heart and lute, and twist a song pleasant and long; Or since all music is but three parts vied and multiplied. O let thy blessed Spirit bear a part, And make up our defects with his sweet art. – from George Herbert's Easter

Hymn This Is The Feast of Victory Gather 429 Introduction; Vs. 1 & 2: ALL; Vs. 3 & 4: Choir Only; Vs. 5: ALL

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Greeting

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

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray. Eternal God, whose creative power brings abundance from emptiness and life from death: Raise our eyes from the grave so that we can see the fulfillment of the resurrection promise. On this, the day you have made, re-create us for each new day to bear witness to your glory in your whole creation and among all people, through our risen Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Please be seated.

WORD

Reading Isaiah 65:17-25 Through the prophet, God promises a new heaven and a new earth. Weeping will pass away, life will be abundant for God’s people, and the world—including the wild animals—will be at peace. 17I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. 18But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. 19I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. 20No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days,

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or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. 21They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the LORD— and their descendants as well. 24Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. 25The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent—its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, Word of God, Word of life.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm

Five Mystical Songs: No. 2 I Got Me Flowers R.V. Williams

I got me flowers to strew thy way; I got me boughs off many a tree: But thou wast up by break of day, And brought thy sweets along with thee. The Sun arising in the East. Though he give light, and the East perfume;

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If they should offer to contest With thy arising, they presume. Can there be any day but this, Though many suns to shine endeavour? We count three hundred, but we miss: There is but one, and that one ever.

– from the second half of George Herbert’s Easter

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Paul describes the consequences of the resurrection, including the promise of new life in Christ to a world that has been in bondage to death. He celebrates the destruction of evil and the establishment of God’s victorious rule over all.

19If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 23But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

Word of God, Word of life. Thanks be to God. Please stand.

Gospel Acclamation Jesus Christ is Risen Today Gather 422 Vs. 1

Gospel Announcement

The Holy Gospel according to John, the twentieth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

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Gospel John 20:1-18 This morning began with confusion: the stone was moved and the tomb was empty. Disciples arrive, then angels, and finally Jesus himself. Out of the confusion, hope emerges, and a weeping woman becomes the first to confess her faith in the risen Lord.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to

the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and

went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to

them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they

have laid him.” 3Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the

tomb. 4The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and

reached the tomb first. 5He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying

there, but he did not go in. 6Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into

the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7and the cloth that had been on

Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and

believed; 9for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from

the dead. 10Then the disciples returned to their homes.

11But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look

into the tomb; 12and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus

had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13They said to her,

“Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my

Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14When she had said this, she

turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus.

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15Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?”

Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him

away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16Jesus said to

her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means

Teacher). 17Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet

ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to

my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ” 18Mary Magdalene went

and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he

had said these things to her.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Gospel Response Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Gather 422 vs. 2

Children’s Message Pastor Warner

Sermon The Way of Heart Rev. Anita Warner Silence for reflection. When the music begins, stand to sing the hymn of the day.

Hymn Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! Gather 431 Introduction; Vs. 1: ALL; Interlude; Vs. 2: in Canon; Interlude; Vs 3: ALL;

Choral Ending

Prayers of the Church

….Hear us, O God, Your mercy is great.

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MEAL

Peace

The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

You are invited to share a sign of God’s peace with others. You may use these or similar words: “Peace be with you.” You may use the sign of a handshake, a hug, or a bow with palms together. Please allow those who prefer less contact to choose the level of touch.

Offering

Welcome! If you are visiting, please fill out a Guest card this morning on the welcome table in the narthex / gathering area and leave it in the basket, as a way to help us welcome you further and another way of offering yourself to God on this day.

Offertory Five Mystical Songs: No. 5 Antiphon R.V. Williams Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing: My God and King. The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly; The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow. Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing: My God and King. The Church with psalms must shout, No door can keep them out; But above all, the heart Must bear the longest part. Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing: My God and King

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Offering Response Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia vs. 1 & 5

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Offering Prayer

Let us pray. Generous God, you feed us with the harvest of the land, and you provide for our every need. Receive our gifts of money, imagination, and labor, and transform them into a feast that welcomes all, in Jesus Christ, our host and our guest. Amen.

Celebration of Ministry

Today we celebrate the ministry of the Chancel Choir.

The Great Thanksgiving

Preface Dialog

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Sanctus (sung by all)

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins,

as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

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Gospel

Invitation to Communion

Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, gives everyone a place at the welcome table. Alleluia! Come to the feast.

Agnus Dei (sung by all)

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Communion

We believe that in the bread and wine of communion we receive Christ’s body and blood for our forgiveness, life, and salvation. Come forward as the ushers direct to receive the bread and the wine. The center ring of cups in each tray contains white grape juice for those who prefer it. We invite those who do not yet receive communion to come forward for a blessing – please cross your arms over your chest as a sign.Children 4 years old through 6th grade are invited to leave the sanctuary after communion for Children’s Time, which ends at 11:10 am.

Songs during communion: Five Mystical Songs: No. 3 Love Bade Me Welcome R. V. Williams

Love bade me welcome: yet my soul drew back. Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-ey'd Love, observing me grow slack From my first entrance in, Draw nearer to me, sweetly questioning If I lack'd anything. A guest, I answer'd, worthy to be here: Love said, You shall be he. I the unkinde, ungrateful? Ah, my deare, I cannot look on thee. Love took my hand, and smiling did reply, Who made the eyes but I? Truth Lord, but I have marr'd them: let my shame Go where it doth deserve. And know you not, sayes Love, who bore the blame? My dear, then I will serve. You must sit down, sayes Love, and taste my meat: So I did sit and eat. – from George Herbert’s Love (III)

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Five Mystical Songs: No. 4 The Call R. V. Williams Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a Way, as gives us breath: Such a Truth, as ends all strife: Such a Life, as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a Light, as shows a feast: Such a Feast, as mends in length: Such a Strength, as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: Such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joys in love. – from George Herbert’s The Call

SENDING

Blessing

Prayer after Communion

Let us pray.

Living God, you have greeted us in our brokenness and nourished us with the body of Christ, broken for us. Risen to new life with you, send us now to bear your healing love into the wounded world, in the name of our risen Savior and Lord. Amen.

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Announcements

Benediction

The blessing of the living God,

Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, surround and sustain you, keep you from harm, and fill you with courage. Amen.

Hymn Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds next page

Introduction, Vs. 1 & 2: ALL; Vs. 3: Choir only; Interlude; Vs. 4: ALL; Choral Ending

Dismissal

You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

Postlude Festive Dance for Chamber Orchestra Kyle T. Jones

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ALL

ALL

Choir

Interlude, ALL

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Visual Art today includes:

Detail of Risen by Jan Richardson

The Triumph of Music by Marc Chagall

Resurrection Feeling; watercolor by Skylar Chang

Blues by Judy Mackey

Easter II by Jan Richardson

I Am The Resurrection by Mike Moyers

Agnus Dei by Jill Carlson

Jesus, Gardener of a New Creation by Jesus Mafa

In Paradisum by Jill Carlson

He Is Not Here by He Qi

Resurrection by Jyoti Sahi

Landscape with Green Corn by Vincent Van Gogh

Hallelujah, He Is Risen, 2018 by Wayne Pascall

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DID YOU KNOW? From Your Stewardship Committee

The Chancel Choir

Did you know that music plays an important and vital role here at Advent Lutheran? We believe in using the creative gifts given to us to worship and love God.

Singing in the Chancel Choir gives choir members the opportunity for personal growth and development of their vocal and musical skills. The Chancel Choir also provides leadership in worship and communicates to the worshiper by creating music that enhances the worship experience, and witnesses to the love, power and grace of God.

Participation in the Chancel Choir at Advent Lutheran Church is open to anyone who is of high school graduation age or older. There are no auditions, just an open mind, a willing spirit, and a desire to be part of a team that supports worship. These musical offerings are part of our Sunday worship. During the school year, choir members rehearse every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM until 9:15 PM in room 1. This June and July, choirs will still supply music on Sunday morning and meet before worship to rehearse, rather than on Thursday evenings. This would be a perfect time for you to come check us out!

During special times of the year, such as Holy Week or Christmas, the Chancel Choir sings at both services. Kyle Jones is the Director of Music and Worship Arts at Advent, directing both the Adult Chancel Choir and the Youth Choir. We are grateful to have a talented accompanist, Andoni Bundros, who shares the duties at the piano and organ. If you have a desire to be a part of this meaningful and important ministry at Advent, please talk with Kyle or any member of the chancel choir.

Members of Advent’s Chancel Choir are invited to take the communion elements to the altar for recognition of your stewardship at Advent and to receive a blessing from Pastor Warner. -Your Gifts and Participation Make a Difference!

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The Easter Lilies that beautify our Sanctuary this morning were given in loving memory or in honor of the following people:

Dottie & Tracy Ellsworth in memory of Laura Ellsworth and Hilda Zumkehr

Janet Franklin in memory of Donna Walton

Dick and Cheryl Franzen in memory of Donna Walton and Karen Simunic

Linda Hayes in memory of Rosemary Kent

Bill and Mary Hiller in memory of William L. Hiller

Bruce Kuefner in memory of Mila Kuefner, Keenan Bowser and Cliff Carboni

The Kammermeyer family in memory of John and Lorraine, Charles and Catherine and Sam and Jane

Craig and Janel Jannusch in memory of our parents, Joyce and Keith Morlan, Ruth and Herb Jannusch

Mary Paquet and sons Jason and Jeff in memory of Gary Paquet

Karen Parker in memory of Vernette Klever and Don Parker

Linda Loftesness in memory of her parents Jack and Ruth Hodgskiss Nace and Kathy Panzica in memory of their son John

Terry and Liz Pratt in memory of Patricia Clyde and Happy and Leighton Pratt

Floyd and Evelyn Seitz in memory of Brittany Seitz and Dixie Ingram

Allen and Margie Siverson in memory of Lyle & Ellen Siverson

Doris Staehr in memory of Roger Staehr

Sheila, Bruce Jr, Nola and John Walton in memory of Bruce Walton Sr.

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Announcements

Easter Potluck and Fellowship Today, we are inviting the families from Learning and Loving Center (our second quarter mission) and the BCAC music program to come to service and share in the fun afterwards. We’ll have a potluck brunch, egg hunt, and crafts. Please bring a dish to share and a dozen stuffed plastic eggs per each child in attendance in your family. Turn in your dish and eggs before service. The older Advent youth will hide the eggs. Register for BCAC Spring Session Register now for the spring session of the Beloved Community Arts Center which begins May 4. Experienced mentors will lead classes on Saturday mornings. Children in grades 1 -12 are invited to participate in learning to play guitar, hand drums, violin and singing. Childcare Position Open Advent Lutheran is currently seeking a childcare worker who will keep the infants and young children of the congregation safe and provide good and appropriate care for them during worship and hour on Sunday mornings, and potentially during other group meetings during the week, subject to the provider’s availability. More information can be found at http://advent-lutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Child-care-position-description.2019.pdf Annual Food & Fellowship BBQ/Auction Everyone is invited to our Annual Food & Fellowship BBQ/Auction. We need your participation to achieve our goal for our sound system update. Please mark your calendars and come join us on Sunday, April 28th at 4:00 P.M. Tickets are on sale after church in the narthex. The Advent youth will also be fundraising at the BBQ with a bake sale and all proceeds will go towards the sound system update. Read more about the Annual Food & Fellowship BBQ/Auction at https://files.constantcontact.com/f0235a7a001/1c1eea23-ea15-4ddd-b674-1c2278d0cf7d.pdf

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Guardian Angel Training AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors (and their families) with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunity) is coming to SF to do a training with volunteers who want to be court observers and accompany folks with asylum cases in SF Immigration Court. This immigration court in San Francisco is the only immigration court between Los Angeles and Portland. The Sierra Pacific Synod AMMPARO Team is offering Guardian Angel training at St. Mark’s Lutheran in San Francisco on May 18th from 9 am - 12 noon, 1111 O'Farrell Street (between Franklin and Gough). Please RSVP for training at 415-294-1832 or email at FLeBAS@ses.plts.edu.

Food of the Month Advent collects non-perishable food for the Reach Out food bank at St. Catherine Church in Morgan Hill. Food of the month for April is canned fruit and juice. Other items welcome anytime are: hearty soups, chili with meat, tuna, rice, pasta, peanut butter, jam, beans, and even baby diapers. Items can be placed in the white wire baskets near the office at Advent.

Second Quarter Mission Advent’s second quarter mission project will concentrate on assisting the Learning and Loving Education Center in Morgan Hill. The center focuses on teaching skills, foster hopes, and provide direction to adult immigrant women and their children living in the surrounding low and extremely low income areas of our local community which are home to a high concentration of isolated; marginalized, illiterate and underserved women and children. For more information please contact Kathy Panzica at 831-801-1511 or kathyjpanzica@gmail.com.

Costly, Extravagant Love If you were unable to attend worship this past Sunday, or would like to relisten to last week's sermon, please visit http://advent-lutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Costly-Extravagant-Love.mp3 Additionally, you are welcome to share this sermon with friends and family. To view past sermons, please visit http://advent-lutheran.org/about/sermonrecordings/

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To view Advent’s calendar of events, please visit http://advent-lutheran.org/advent-master-calendar/ If you would like to receive the above information by email each Friday, please contact the church office at 408-779-3551 or by email at office@advent-lutheran.org.

Our Core Values

This is a safe place to be who you are. God’s love accepts

and invites each of us to bring all of ourselves: our

thoughts, beliefs, questions, age, ethnicity, gender

identity, abilities and disabilities, sexual orientation,

cultures and life experiences.

We find joy and purpose when multiple generations

together are:

-Experiencing the living presence of Christ as music

and other creative arts bring the scriptures to life

when we gather and worship.

-Exploring the spiritual journey, rooted in the

Lutheran perspective.

-Engaging with our neighbors to support God’s

mission of grace, healing and abundant life for all.

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NorCal Chamber Orchestra

Violin I

Solanch Sosa Kymber Gillen

Violin II

Daniel Guevara Jeffrey Chow

Viola

Vickie Morton Yaniv Cohen

Cello

Ami Nashimoto Marilyn George

Bass

Marie Laskin

Horn

Callie Siverson Armando Castellano

Timpani

Ben Charles

Piano

Andoni Bundros

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Worship Assistants

Our Musicians

Director of Music and Worship Arts Kyle T. Jones Choir Accompanist Andoni Bundros Celebration Musicians: Bruce Naylor, Erik Siverson, Catherine Holmes, Bob Eltgroth, Kathy Hopkins, John Hopkins, Kate Benson.

Acolyte: Jack Carlson Crucifer: Caden Carlson Communion Assistants: Helen Chin Floyd Seitz Lector: Ted Chin Ushers: Brad Bannister Ed Carr Bob Beasley Judy Simberg Cantor: Pete McElheny Greeter: Sherry Quick

Healing Prayer: Linda Loftesness SALT: Gayle Carlile Open/Lock up: Sherry Quick/Carrie Merrell

SALT - Sound and Light Team: Steve Barr, Oskar Brady, Gayle Carlile, Gunnar Marcheschi, Cally Paredes, Dave Paulsen, and Terry Pratt. Altar Guild for April: Catherine Holmes, Jacqui Kanode, Cheryl Franzen Communion Bread: Christine Walsh