Order of SErvice

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“This Is Amazing Grace”

March 31 & April 1, 2018 The Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day

Welcome “Beneath the Waters (I Will Rise)” “Alive” Lord’s Prayer Sharing the Peace Communion “Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)” Reading: 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. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” 4

But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. 6

“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. 7 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.’” 8

Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

Message ends with song:

Message “From April Fools to Fools for Christ!”

“Follow You” ----- Rector Courtney and Savanna Sullivan, vocalists Ben Owens, guitar Faith Feed (Video Announcements) & #TomorrowMatters Stories Presentation Song

(5:00) “You Brought Me Back to Life” (10:45) “He Is Risen” ----- Stocker Growing in Faith

Sending “Let It Be Known” 3/30/2018 3:06 PM

This order of service is to serve as a guide for those who have difficulty seeing the screens. There will be times when something gets removed from the service due to time constraints or unforeseen events. Thank you for your patience. Date April 1, 2018 ~ 9:00 am Church Year The Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day SEEK – We seek God’s food for our journey Gathering – The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude “Trumpet Tune in D” ----- music by Landman / arranged by Henderson Max Levowitz, trumpet Kitty Barnard, organ Welcome to Worship Call to Worship “Now the Green Blade Riseth” ----- traditional French carol – Ushers bring forward arranged by Thompson Faith Rings communion Matthew Elder, tambourine elements Easter Litany Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Because Jesus died on the cross… We are forgiven! Because Jesus went to the grave… We have hope! Because Jesus rose from the dead… We have joy! Because Jesus walked out of the tomb… We are free! Because Jesus lives… We live!

Gathering Hymn

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” ----- ELW #365, Vs 1, 2, 3 1) 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! 2) 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! 3) 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!

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Greeting Prayer of the Day

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. Let us pray. O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our salvation, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Meal – God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ Great Thanksgiving – includes: Dialogue The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Preface

Holy, Holy, Holy

Words of Institution

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, the true Paschal Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin; who in dying has destroyed death, and in rising has brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Lord’s Prayer

Invitation to Communion Communion Hymns

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. SERVE – God serves us His meal Now let us feast this Easter day on Christ, the bread of heaven. Hallelujah! “Now the Green Blade Rises” ----- ELW #379, Vs All 1) Now the green blade rises from the buried grain, wheat that in dark earth many days has lain; love lives again, that with the dead has been; love is come again like wheat arising green. 2) In the grave they laid him, love by hatred slain, thinking that he would never wake again; laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen; love is come again like wheat arising green. 3) Forth he came at Easter like the risen grain, he that for three days in the grave had lain; raised from the dead, my living Lord is seen; love is come again like wheat arising green. 4) When our hearts are wintry, grieving, or in pain, your touch can call us back to life again, fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been; love is come again like wheat arising green.

Text: John MacLeod Campbell Crum, 1872-1958 Text from Oxford Book of Carols © Oxford University Press 1928. All rights reserved Used by permission onelicense.net A-705395

“Thine Is the Glory” ----- ELW #376, Vs All 1) Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o'er death hast won! Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay. Refrain Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o'er death hast won! 2) Lo, Jesus meets thee, risen from the tomb! Lovingly he greets thee, scatters fear and gloom; let his church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for the Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting! Refrain 3) No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; life is naught without thee; aid us in our strife; make us more than conqu'rors, through thy deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. Refrain

Text: Edmond Budry, 1854 – 1932; tr. R. Birch Hoyle, 1875 – 1939 © Public Domain

Communion Blessing Prayer after Let us pray. Communion Life-giving God, you reveal yourself to us in the bread of heaven and the wine of love – Jesus, our risen Savior. As you send us into the world, you say to us, “Do not be afraid; go and tell!” May your Spirit move us to proclaim, “The Lord has risen indeed!” This we

pray through Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Word – God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song Gospel Acclamation “Introit for Easter” ----- words and music by Raney Celebrate Faith & Faith Rings Matthew Elder, tambourine Reading The holy gospel according to St. Mark. (Mark 16:1-8) Glory to you, O Lord. 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. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” 4

But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

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“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. 7 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.’” 8

Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

Message

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. STRETCH – God stretches us through His Word “From April Fools to Fools for Christ!” Message ends with song: “Follow You” ----- Rector Courtney and Savanna Sullivan, vocalists Ben Owens, guitar

Hymn of the Day

“The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done” ----- ELW #366, Vs 1, 2, 3, 5 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1)

The strife is o'er, the battle done; now is the victor's triumph won! Now be the song of praise begun. Alleluia!

2)

The pow'rs of death have done their worst; Jesus their legions has dispersed. Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia!

3)

The three sad days have quickly sped, Christ rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our risen head! Alleluia!

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Lord, by the stripes which wounded you, from death's sting free your servants too, that we may live and sing to you. Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Text: Symphonia Sirenum, Köln, 1695; tr. Francis Pott, 1832-1909 © Public Domain

Prayers

Petitions with an * are theme/text/day appropriate. * On this day of rejoicing, we pray for the life of the church, the world, and all people in any need. A brief silence. * Risen Christ, you give life to your church by joining the baptized to your body. Bless your church as we proclaim the one whose death and resurrection makes us one in you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Risen Christ, you give life to those in need by the anointing of your Holy Spirit. Comfort those who suffer, encourage those who care for the sick, bind up the brokenhearted, and wipe away the tears of all who mourn. We pray especially for . . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

* Risen Christ, you give life to our sister congregations. Bless and strengthen them, that they may touch lives and change hearts for your glory. Today we pray especially for Faith Lutheran Church in Meridian and Christ’s Lutheran Church in Odessa. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. * Risen Christ, you give life to this community of faith by infusing us with love for one another. Inspire us to serve our neighbors in meaningful ways and bring the joys of community to a wider family of people. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Here other intercessions may be offered. Risen Christ, you give life to your saints by setting a banquet table of rich food. Feed us with the bread of life and bring us with all your saints to the feast that has no end. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. * Into your nail-scared hands, O Risen Christ, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in you, our Life and Salvation! Amen. SERVE – We serve God’s kingdom in many ways Gathering of Offerings / Tithes & Faith Feed Offertory Music “Alleluia, Christ Is Alive!” ----- words and music by Raney Celebrate Faith Sending – God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world Blessing May God who has brought us from death to life fill you with great joy. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

Sending Hymn

“Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” ----- ELW #367, Vs 1, 2, 3 1) 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! He is living!" Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2) 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! 3) 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!

Text: Paul Z. Strodach, 1876 – 1947, alt. © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, admin. Augsburg Fortress All rights reserved. Used by permission onelicense.net A-705395

Dismissal

ELW, Setting 1

Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news! Thanks be to God! SHARE – We share the light of God’s hope and love

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