Transfiguration of Our Lord March 2, 2014

Transfiguration of Our Lord
March 2, 2014
Moorhead, Minnesota
www.trinitymhd.org
218-236-1333
“Welcoming the community to worship and grow in serving God.”
Welcome to Trinity!
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Visitors, please fill out the pink slip on the front of this order of service and place
it in the offering basket. We would love the opportunity to get to know you better.
Today at Trinity
Baptisms:
Beckett Tyler Wolf, child of Brent and Amy Wolf, at the 9 a.m. Sanctuary service.
Jonas James Wittrock, child of Cody and Anna Wittrock, at the 11 a.m. Sanctuary service.
Joyful Noise and Celebration Singers will present their annual children’s musical “The Prodigal
Clown” at the 9 & 11:10 a.m. CLC services this morning.
Trinity will be hosting for Sheltering Churches March 2-9. Thank you to those who
volunteered and donated items.
Noah’s Ark Nursery is open but not staffed. Please feel free to use the nursery for children 3 and
under. Ask an usher to direct you.
Blood Pressure Checks - 10:05 a.m. in the Caring Center.
Sunday School - 10:05 a.m. in assigned classrooms. Stop by the information desk for more details.
Youth Forum - 10:05 a.m. in Room 238.
Adult Forum - 10:05 a.m. in the Lounge - Further conversation with Pastor Simon on our future
ministry.
Coffee & Conversation - 10:05 a.m. in the Christian Life Center. Sponsored by Pathways.
Large print bulletins and hearing aids are available for Sunday Sanctuary services. Ask an
usher for assistance.
Prayers for Healing
Bucky Burgau and family at the death of his mother, Jean Jacobsen and family at the death of her
sister, family of Robert Pender at his death, Bonnie Eukel, June Dewerff, Margaret Stene, Lola
Quam, Shanna Mjelde, Larrel Clefisch, Tammy Peterson, Sean Helgeson, Clarice Leadbetter,
David Kennedy, Wayne Wagstrom, Jeffrey Gellner, Michelle Kittleson, LeAnne Carter, Nicole
Odegard.
If you have a prayer request, please use the pink slip on the front of this order of service and place
it in the offering basket.
Order of Service
The congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with bold type.
Prelude
“Andante Cantabile (Symphony #4)” -C.M. Widor
Organ
Welcome
Call to Worship
(11:00) “Fairest Lord Jesus” -Hayes
Cathedral Choir
Confession and Forgiveness
We gather as we live, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Having received the gift of Jesus into our lives, we stand in need of the gift of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness.
In the Word who has come to live among us, God has given us grace upon grace: forgiveness that is stronger than our sins, love that can heal every broken heart. Hear this word of God’s pardon and peace: in the name of Jesus our Savior, you are free from all your sins. Rise, shine for your light has come!
Amen.
God of peace, we confess that we are not at peace—with others or with ourselves. We bring to you all that tears us apart: discord in our families, violence in our world, our own conflicted hearts. In your mercy, mend us. Reconnect us to one another and to you. Let peace reign over all the earth through the Prince of peace, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Gathering Hymn
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Apostolic Greeting
(9:00 & 11:00)
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.
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Canticle of Praise
“This is the Feast” (9:00 & 11:00)
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Prayer of the Day
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray together:
O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Psalmody
“Washed Anew”-Keesecker
Choir/cantor sings refrain / Congregation sings refrain
Choir/cantor sings verses / Congregation sings refrains
Thirsting for knowledge, thirsting for truth, Jesus you have set us free.
Like gentle rainfall, like morning dew, clear and clean our hearts will be.
Cast off all weakness, cast of all sin, with his death we’ve been born.
A mighty ocean, a quiet stream, rising, greet a glorious morn.
Come sing God’s praises, come to the feast, Christ is risen from the grave.
A flooding river, a raging sea, trembling, stand among the saved.
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Reading
2 Peter 1:16-21
(9:00) John Andreasen
(11:00) Romina Hillier
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.
19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel Matthew 17:1-9
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 17th Chapter.
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Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face
shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed
them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well
pleased; listen to him!” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were
overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be
afraid.” 8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision
until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Sermon
Pastor Matt McWaters
Hymn of the Day
Apostles’ Creed
“How Good, Lord, to be Here!”
(8:00)
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 decended 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.
Prayers of Intercession
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(8:00)
Lord in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
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Sacrament of Holy Baptism
(9:00)Beckett Tyler Wolf, child of Brent and Amy Wolf
Sponsors: Heidi and Scott Weber, Tyler and Kaitlyn Olson
Guardian Angel: Zachary Wolf, Jacob Wolf
(11:00)Jonas James Wittrock, child of Cody and Anna Wittrock
Sponsors: Katie Little, Landon Wittrock
Guardian Angel: Martan Gregoire
In baptism our gracious heavenly Father frees us from sin and death by joining us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are born children of a fallen human-
ity; by water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made members of the church, the body of Christ. Living with Christ and in the communion of saints, we grow in faith, love, and obedience to the will of God.
As parents and sponsors, do you present (name) for the sacrament of holy baptism?
We do.
In Christian love you have presented (name) for holy baptism. You are entrusted with the following responsibilities: to live with him among God’s faithful people, to bring him to the word of God and the holy supper, teach him the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Com-
mandments, place in his hands the holy scriptures, and nurture him in faith and prayer, so that your child may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace. As parents and sponsors, do you promise to help (name) grow in the Christian faith and life?
We do.
(congregation stands to join in the confession of faith)
I now ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, to reject sin, and to confess the faith of the church, the faith in which we baptize.
Do you renounce the devil, the powers of this world, and the ways of sin that draw you away from God?
We do.
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
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 bur-
ied; 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.
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Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgive-
ness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Let us pray for the whole people of God and for all people according to their needs.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
(prayers conclude with...)
We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family, and through the sea you led your people of Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By the baptism of Jesus’ death and resurrection you set us free from the power of sin and death and raise us up to live in you.
Pour out your Holy Spirit, the power of your living Word, that those who are washed in the wa-
ters of baptism may be given new life. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.
(Name), I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us pray.
We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your
daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life. Sustain (name) with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever.
Amen.
(Name), child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.
Amen.
Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Through Baptism God has made (name) a new member of the priesthood we all share in Christ Jesus, that we may proclaim the praise of God and bear God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world.
We welcome you into God’s family. We receive you as a fellow member of the body of Christ, child of the same heavenly Father, and servant with us in the kingdom of God.
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Sharing the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
Worshippers are invited to greet one another, saying,“Peace be with you.”
Offering
(8:00 & 11:00) “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” -M. Sedio
(9:00) “Fairest Lord Jesus” -Hayes
Organ
Cathedral Choir
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son;
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,
Thou my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,
And the twinkling starry host;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast.
Fair are the meadows, fairer the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring.
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of man!
Glory and honor, praise adoration,
Now and forever more be Thine. Amen.
Offertory
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Offertory Prayer
Let us pray together,
Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Great Thanksgiving
It is indeed right, our duty...and join their unending hymn:
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Sanctus
Words of Institution
On the night in which he was betrayed...
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.
Communion Distribution
Trinity Lutheran practices open communion; all are welcome at the table of the Lord.
Those not communing may come forward for a blessing.
If you prefer to receive communion at your seat, please inform an usher.
Grape juice and gluten free wafers are available.
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Distribution Music
“For the Bread Which You Have Broken”
“In Thee Is Gladness” #494
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Blessing
Prayer After Communion
Let us pray together,
We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. 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.
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Benediction
The Lord bless you. . . and give you peace.
A - men, A - men, A
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men.
Announcements
Sending Hymn
“Alleluia, Song of Gladness”
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A “Farewell to the Alleluia” is traditionally sung at the close of the liturgy on the
last Sunday before Lent begins. The Alleluia will not return until the liturgy of Easter, helping us to focus on the contemplative nature of the Lenten Season.
Dismissal
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
Postlude
“Toccata (Symphony #2)” -C.M. Widor
Please return this bulletin to the usher stand for recycling,
or take it home to reference during the week. Thank you.
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organ
News and Notes
Ash Wednesday Services & Dinner, March 5
• Services at 2 & 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
• Dinner from 6:15-7:00 p.m. in the CLC.
• The Social Concerns committee and FIF will serve a soup kitchen meal to kick off our MN Food Share Month Challenge.
• If we reach our goal of $1,000 (food and financial donations) during the month of March, Pastor Laura will dye her hair!
Camp Emmaus Early Bird Discount
• Register by March 17 and receive a
discount off your program fee.
• Visit www.pathwaysbiblecamps.com.
Silent Auction for Pathways was a success!
• A big thank you to all who participated.
• Between the auction and the Sunday morning coffees, we have raised almost $1,700, which was very close to our goal of $2,000.
Trinity Women Meeting
• Saturday, March 8 from 9-11 a.m. in the CLC.
• Hear plans for Housing for Homeless Families, The broadcast is being sponsored by Hiram
Bible study, plan for the Salad and Pie Luncheon and Ada Drache in honor of their 66th wedding
and bring items for LWF Baby and Health Kits! anniversary on February 28th.
Listen to 9 a.m. Sanctuary Worship live on
Donations Needed for LWR Kits
KVOX (740 AM).
• Trinity Women are collecting cloth diapers, These dates are available for sponsorship:
baby T-shirts and gowns (up to size 2), May 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22.
hooded baby sweaters and caps or hooded
Please help us continue this important outreach
sweatshirts, socks, gentle soap, and dark ministry. Call Char at 218-236-1333 to sign up.
colored hand towels. Gently used items are ok.
• Please place items in the baskets above the donation cupboards. Additional items are February 23, 2014
listed there, too. Thanks for caring and sharing!
Sanctuary
CLC
Radio Sponsorship
Attendance
Lost and Found Ministry
• L&F is looking for a half-time development assistant. Job description is on the L&F website under “About Us.”
• Call Denise at 218-287-2089 for information.
Give back with Thrivent Choice Dollars
• As a Thrivent Financial benefit member, you may have Thrivent Choice Dollars available, which may be directed to Trinity.
• Call 800-847-4836 or visit Thrivent.com/
choicedollars.
• You have until March 31, 2014 to direct any remaining 2013 Choice Dollars.
New Life Center Prayer Breakfast/Dessert
• Thursday, April 10 at Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo.
• Breakfast is at 9:30 a.m.; Dessert is at 7:30 p.m.
• Speaker is Marie Monville.
• Visit www.fargonlc.org or call 701-235-4453.
8 a.m. - 43
9 a.m. - 149
9 a.m. - 192
11 a.m. - 70
11:10 a.m. - 157
Wednesday - 7
Total: 611
Next Sunday’s Texts
First Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2014
First Reading - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm - Psalm 32
Second Reading - Romans 5:12-19
Gospel - Matthew 4:1-11
This Week at Trinity
For complete schedule go to www.trinitymhd.org
Monday, March 3
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Fryn’ Pan East 8:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m. Senior Bible Study - CLC
classrooms
1:00 p.m. Bodacious Beaders - CLC classrooms 9:00 a.m.
8:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Library Board - Library
8:30 p.m. Sheltering Churches - 2nd Floor
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 4
9:00 a.m. Mission Workshop Preparations - 8:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. Faithfully Fit - CLC
1:30 p.m. Knit Wits - Room 225
7:30 p.m. Executive Team - Pastor Simon’s 8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
office
9:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m. AA and Al-Anon - Rooms 213, 214, 216
10:05 a.m.
8:30 p.m. Sheltering Churches - 2nd Floor
10:05 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Wednesday, March 5
10:05 a.m.
Ash Wednesday
10:05 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Mission Workshop - Fellowship 10:05 a.m.
Hall
11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Rise & Shine Lectionary - Library 2:00 p.m. Communion Worship - Sanctuary
11:10 a.m.
6:15 p.m. Soup Kitchen Meal - CLC
7:00 p.m. Communion Worship - Sanctuary
8:00 p.m. Worship Ensemble Rehearsal - 4:00 p.m.
CLC
8:30 p.m. Sheltering Churches - 2nd Floor
8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 6
Sheltering Churches - 2nd Floor
Friday, March 7
Faithfully Fit - CLC
Sheltering Churches - CLC
Saturday, March 8
TLCW Meeting - CLC
Sheltering Churches - 2nd Floor
Sunday, March 9
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Communion Worship - Sanctuary
Communion Worship - Sanctuary
Worship with Communion - CLC
Coffee and Conversation - CLC
Camp Sunday - Fellowship Hall
Cathedral Choir - Room 46
Saints in Season - Lounge
Sunday School - Classrooms
Youth Forum - Room 238
Communion Worship - Sanctuary
Baptism of Cody Paul Karch
Worship with Communion - CLC
Baptism of Rylie Marie Sayre
Concordia Choir Concert - Sanctuary
Sheltering Churches - 2nd Floor
School of Discipleship - Saints in Season
Sundays during Lent, 10 a.m. in the Lounge
Coffee and cookies weekly. Attend early worship and stay for longer discussion.
March 9 - Kathleen Norris (1947--) “Finding Faith in the Ordinary”
March 16 - Desmond Tutu (1931--) “Is Forgiveness Possible?”
March 23 - Francis of Assissi (1182-1226) “His Desire: to Imitate Christ”
March 30 - John Bunyan (1628-1688) “The Adventure of Faith and Life”
April 6 - Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) “It’s All About Community
April 13 - Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) “The Blind Can Sing”
Created by Cyndi Nine, Rob Howard, David Guthrie
Prelude
Welcome
Prayer
“THE PRODIGAL CLOWN”
“When the Circus Comes to Town”
“Under the Big Top”
Trapeze Artists: Lydia Horan, Jordan Jensen, Sophie Schulz
Human Cannonball: Jonah Horan
Clowns: Zaria Anderson, Cassie Freeman, Laura Jensen,
Lakija Pollock, Sydney Thompson, Amanda Vasquez, Ava Zurn
“God’s Ways”
Trio: Eleanor Culloton, Hali Dahl, Tatyana Pollock
“Life’s a Circus”
Duet: Zac Barnett, Hannah Leiseth
Dancers: Lakija Pollock, Sydney Thompson, Amanda Vasquez, Ava Zurn
“You Can Be Clean”
Solo: Hannah Maki
Dancers: Gabby Bahe, Briena Gustafson, Hannah Maki
“What Once Was Lost Is Found”
Duet: India Carlson, Cassie Freeman
Dancers: Makynna Deelstra, Maret Holm, Nicole Hoogland,
Emma Stuber, Ella Swedberg, Samantha Zurn
“We All Need Jesus”
Trio: Eleanor Culloton, Hali Dahl, Tatyana Pollock
“Home”
Trio: Lydia Horan, Jordan Jensen, Sophie Schulz
“The Prodigal Clown Finale”
Offering
Prayers and Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Announcements
Closing Song “Farewell to the Alleluia”
see insert
Cast
Sweeper
Antonia
Georgia
A.J.
Annabelle
Zoe
Maria
Tia
Sophia
Bruno
Shep
Max
Bernie
Claude
Tourist #1
Tourist #2
Stage Hands
Lions
Sheep
Diablo
Hannah Maki
Annika Yoney
Zaria Anderson
Riley Stallman
Laura Jensen
Cassie Freeman
Jordan Jensen
Lydia Horan
Sophie Schulz
Charlie Maki
India Carlson
Marissa Knutson
Zac Barnett
Hannah Leiseth
Kya Smith
Thea Kunka
Gabby Bahe, Briena Gustafson
Brooke Hoogland, Natalie Peterson
Piper Barth, Kallie Smith
Ella Swedberg
Directors: Sue Dale, Rachel Horan, Angie Schulz
Choreographer: Olivia Hanson
Rehearsal Accompanists: Jean Hellner, Karin Olson-Held
Stage Managers: Jean Hellner, Karin Olson-Held, Vanessa Hellner-Born
Musicians: Rachel Horan-keyboard, Doug Neill-bass, Russ Peterson-sax, flute,
Tom Christianson-drums
Sound: Mark Wallis
Set: Roxanne Zurn, Sara Stallman, Taylor Dahl
Costumes and Props: Kristin Johnson, Tracy Jensen, Julie Kunka, Erika Yoney,
Roxanne Zurn, Tanya Pollock, Robert Gonzalez, Carrie Thompson,
Sally Hoogland, Dan Bahe, Audra Freeman
T-Shirts: Brynn Culloton, Allison Smith
Rehearsal Snacks: Kristi Stuber, Stacey Deelstra, Julie Kunka, Allison Smith,
Amanda Peterson, Erika Yoney
Stage Set-Up: Joshua Barth, Jason Peterson, Churck Swedberg, Jonathon Pollock
Hosts:(9:00) Ethan Johnk, Katie Kasper
(11:10) Seth Lawrence
Joyful Noise
Piper Barth
India Carlson
Eleanor Culloton
Hali Dahl
Brayden Gonzalez
Brooke Hoogland
Jonah Horan
Thea Kunka
Isaac Leiseth
Elliot Lien
Mitchell Milner
Natalie Peterson
Lakija Pollock
Tatyana Pollock
Katelynn Schwantz
Kallie Smith
Sydney Thompson
Amanda Vasquez
Ava Zurn
Celebration Singers
Zaria Anderson
Gabrielle Bahe
Zachary Barnett
Makynna Deelstra
Benjamin Dickey
Cassandra Freeman
Briena Gustafson
Maret Holm
Nicole Hoogland
Lydia Horan
Jordan Jensen
Laura Jensen
Marissa Knutson
Jolee Krull
William Kunka
Hannah Leiseth
Ethan Lien
Charlie Maki
Angus Schlick
Sophie Schulz
Kya Smith
Riley Stallman
Emma Stuber
Ella Swedberg
Annika Yoney
Samantha Zurn