Opening Reading

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. (Luke 24:1-6a, ESV)

Old Testament Reading

How beautiful upon the mountains
    are the feet of him who brings good news,
who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness,
    who publishes salvation,
    who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”
The voice of your watchmen—they lift up their voice;
    together they sing for joy;
for eye to eye they see
    the return of the Lord to Zion.
Break forth together into singing,
    you waste places of Jerusalem,
for the Lord has comforted his people;
    he has redeemed Jerusalem.
The Lord has bared his holy arm
    before the eyes of all the nations,
and all the ends of the earth shall see
    the salvation of our God. (Isaiah 52:7-10, ESV)

New Testament Reading

For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Romans 10:5-15, ESV)

Holy Gospel

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. (Mark 16:1-8, ESV)

Easter Lily Dedications

Ron & Joyce Adams in memory of their parents, Edwin & Malinda Rippe and Selvyn & Sue Adams.
Dean & Tracie Arldt in memory of Albert Hackett, Kim Hackett, Bernelle Arldt, Gene Burrell, and Todd & Lacy Bird. Given also with thanksgiving for our children and grandchildren, Josh & Holly, Carson & Cash, and Sarah & Nick.
Gerry & Kathy Bergmann in thankfulness for God’s blessing of family.
Pastor John & Brenda Davis in honor of Carol Davis and in memory of John Davis Sr. and Betty & Errol Maeker.
David and Linda Elmore in memory of their parents, Jack & Iona Hancock and Elzie and Millie Elmore, and Linda’s brothers, Allan & Jack Hancock, Jr., and in honor of their daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.
Nathan and Sarah Engman in memory of Sam and in thankfulness for Luke and Jonathan.
Froehlich family to the glory of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Rebeca, Keith, & Holly Gibson in honor of Evaristo & Felipa Rendon and Ruah Jane Gibson.
Ron Fox celebrating that Jesus is Risen!
Heinrichs Family in memory of John & Delores Meyerhoff, and of Joseph & Edna Gorski, and of Joseph Gorski, Jr.
Knight Family in thankfulness for God’s blessings.
Rich & Linda Husfeld with gratefulness for our children and grandchildren.
Betty Larsen in memory of Clay Larsen and Bob Larsen.
Marie Lau with thanksgivings for God’s blessings.
Greg & Barb Luegering in thanksgiving for all those who make a joyful noise in praise and honor to God.
Jennifer Maiorana in honor of Peggy Henderson, Debbie Maiorana, and Ginger Elzner.
Martinez family in thankfulness for all of God’s blessings.
Stuart & Cindy Michalk in memory of their parents.
Ricky & Mildred Nietsche in honor of Frankie & Pauline Vana and Erwin & Marie Nietsche.
Sandra Petersen in memory of her husband, Elwin, and her parents; and in thankfulness for her wonderful family.
Mary Price in memory of Arthur Price, father of Tracy Boulware and Brian Price, and in memory of Mary’s parents, John and Edna Holder.
Steve & MayLeng Reid in prayer for Nelda Reid to know God’s peace and comfort.
Tony & Waldean Rylander in memory of their parents.
Kathy Self in memory of Billy Self, Bo Self, Allen & Stella Self, Bob & Irene Lambert, & Don Steinbach.
Bob & Donna Shormann in memory of loved ones and in thanksgiving to our Lord and Savior for his many blessings.
The Sosa family in celebration of our risen Savior.
Susan Terry in celebration of the joy of our Savior, Jesus Christ’s triumph over death!