CONCORDIA S PURPOSE To Make the Love of Jesus R.E.A.L. in the Lives of All People EASTER SUNDAY RESURECTION OF OUR LORD April 5, 2015 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. AS WE GATHER (Prepared by Jim Gann) Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! You know, many Christians forget that we are invited to have, yes, even enjoy a personal relationship with our Savior, our Redeemer. As Samuel Medley points out in his great hymn, I Know That My Redeemer Lives, Jesus Christ is our personal Redeemer. It is through that intimate Father and Child relationship that we learn that He will silence our fears, bless us with His love, feed our hungry souls, and so on. Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! means to be seated means to stand, unless repeated standing is difficult PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP 1 CHOIR ANTHEM (10: 45) PASSING OF THE PEACE Risen Today by John Purifoy RINGING OF THE BELLS OPENING HYMN #465 Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
INVOCATION EASTER ACCLAMATION P: Alleluia! Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! P: Christ is the source of eternal life. C: Because He lives, we too shall live! P: And the joy of Christ s resurrection renews our lives even now. C: We are all new creations with a new beginning! P: Alleluia! Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! CONFESSION and ABSOLUTION P: On this day of great joy, let us turn to the risen Lord and confess our sin. C: We confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. P: We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. C: We have failed to live in ways that show forth the power of the resurrection. P: We have lost the zeal of the women who first proclaimed the resurrection. C: Forgive us, Lord. Turn us from our sin to live in the power and hope of the resurrection each day (Silence for reflection on God s Word and for self-examination) ABSOLUTION P: By His suffering and death our Lord has paid for our sins, and by His rising has destroyed the power of death. As a called and ordained servant of our risen and triumphant Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Our Risen Lord has taken away your sins! God forgives you. You are forgiven! 2
C: We are forgiven indeed! Alleluia! Amen. 3 HYMN OF PRAISE
COLLECT OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray together. ALL: Almighty God the Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by Your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 25:6-9 R: The Old Testament reading is from Isaiah chapter twenty-five. (After the reading ) R: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. EPISTLE READING 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 R: The Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians, chapter fifteen. (After the reading ) R: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA VERSE 4
5 HOLY GOSPEL Mark 16:1-8 (Jesus appears to seven disciples.) P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 16th chapter. After the reading: P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. APOSTLE'S CREED All: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life + everlasting. Amen. We invite the children forward as we sing: LSB #808, v. 1 O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song. O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song. O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song. O sing to our God, O sing to our God. 6 CHILDREN S TALK SERMON HYMN #466, v. 1, 2, 5 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia SERMON Text: Mark 16:1-8 Title: Love Never Ends CHOIR ANTHEM (8:15) Risen Today Words by J. Paul Williams, Music by Michael Barrett TITHES, PLEDGES, AND OFFERINGS PRAYER OF THE CHURCH P: Having been sent through our Baptism by the risen Christ to proclaim good news to the world, let us pray for the whole Church and for all people. Almighty God, we give You the highest praise and thanksgiving for breaking into our world in the incarnation of Christ, His
atoning death, and His most glorious resurrection from the dead. We worship You and we give You thanks for Your great glory. By Your power and defeat of death grant us faith, forgiveness, and new life. Lord, in Your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Give to Your whole Church on earth both the fear and the joy of bearing witness to Christ s resurrection each in their own community, family, and vocation. Lord, in Your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Bless the preaching of Your Word with resurrection power that many may come to a constantly renewed repentance and faith and that the bright light of Your truth may shine through our lives. Lord, in Your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: May the witness of Your Church cause an increase of justice, peace, and defense against all evil. Grant wisdom and guidance to those in positions of authority in government and of all who serve to preserve and protect our citizens. Lord, in Your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Of Your great love, grant healing, peace and comfort to all who are ill, to the injured, to the dying or in any need. [especially ] Lord, in Your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: May we recognize and know our Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread of the Holy Sacrament, and be filled with heartfelt thanksgiving for the forgiveness of our sins purchased and declared through His body and blood. Lord, in Your mercy, C: hear our prayer. [Additional petitions may be inserted here.] 7
8 P: Receive these our prayers and praises for the sake of our risen Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, C: Amen. PREFACE + SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT + PROPER PREFACE
SANCTUS 9 WORDS OF OUR LORD PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST P: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup. We proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. LORD S PRAYER P: Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises we are bold to pray: All: 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.
PAX DOMINI P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: Amen. (This morning we will celebrate Communion in a continuous fashion. The ushers will guide you forward. Then take the Host from the pastor, after which you may eat or dip the Host into the chalice. You may also sip from the chalice or the small cups after you have received the Host.) AGNUS DEI 10 COMMUNION INVITATION Baptized persons instructed regarding this Holy Meal, who sincerely repent of their sinful nature and sinful behavior, and wish to experience once again the forgiveness of God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, and truly believe that Jesus Christ is present in, with, and under the elements of Holy Communion, and are prepared to submit their lives and will to Jesus Christ as Savior are invited to come forward to receive Holy Communion. Those who have not yet been instructed may come forward to receive a blessing.
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS #474 Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen L.U.Y.H #30 I Am the Bread of Life #487 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain #633 At the Lamb s High Feast We Sing 11 POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE Thank the Lord POST-COMMUNION PRAYER P: Our dear heavenly Father, You raised Your beloved Son as the first-fruit of Your new creation. By this heavenly food of forgiveness and new life, form us to be Your people in the world so that we may bear the fruit of Your new creation now in this life and eternally with Christ and the whole company of heaven. C: Amen.
THE BENEDICTION P: Alleluia! Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! P: Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through the unending love of our Lord Jesus Christ! The LORD bless you and keep you, The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen. CLOSING HYMN #477 Alleluia, Alleluia Hearts to Heaven ANNOUNCEMENTS (p.14-16) EASTER HYMN (sung together) 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. POSTLUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS Please make sure all children receive their special gifts! TODAY--Easter Breakfast and egg hunt between services. This week: Monday Monday Evening Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. (Rudow home) Wednesday- LifeLight Bible Study, 12:00 p.m. - Choir Practice, 7:30 p.m. 12
Thursday LWML Meeting, 7:00 p.m. - Lay Ministry Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 13 SAVE THE DATE Commitment Celebration, April 26. ONE Church service, ONLY at 10:45 a.m. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Shirley Morrison would like to remind everyone they can request Prayer Shawls to be made. Please complete the Prayer Shawl request form and put in Shirley s mailbox. The forms are located at the bulletin board to the left of mailboxes. CAN DRIVE FUNDRAISER The youth will collect all of your aluminum cans to scrap for a fundraiser to get them to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering. Start saving them! FOOD FOR THE POOR LUTHERAN COALITION: Don t forget! We continue to collect funds to help our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua serve the poorest of the poor. About $2 per week from all our member families would mean $10,000 to help alleviate their tremendous suffering. THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS: If you are a Thrivent member and have Choice Dollars available, you can direct them to Concordia! Our plan is to continue gathering these funds to be used to support a mission start in Franklin County, PA. It is never too late to receive offering envelopes. Please see Mitzi Bowman if interested. 301-733-3234 Call for instrumentalists! Concordia would love to have instrumentalists add to our holiday celebrations, accompany the choir or add to our services on special occasions, and as we prepare to begin a third worship service. If you think you'd like to serve the Lord in
this way, please contact Pastor Emil or Kathy Schleef at 717-401- 0474/ksschleef@prodigy.net. Eagerly anticipating your calls! 14 Our Mission of the Month for April is Lutheran Indian Ministries. We will take a special free will offering after worship on April 27, over and above our normal giving. Call for instrumentalists! Concordia would love to have instrumentalists add to our holiday celebrations, accompany the choir or add to our services on special occasions, etc. If you think you'd like to serve the Lord in this way, please contact Pastor Emil or Kathy Schleef at 717-401-0474/ksschleef@prodigy.net. Eagerly anticipating your calls! IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD TODAY: Officiant Organist Assisting Ministers Usher Acolyte, 8:15 Acolyte, 10:45 Lector, 8:15 Lector, 10:45 Greeters, 8:15 Greeters, 10:45 Nursery Pastor Emil Gretarsson Cindy Golem Pastor Joel Fridgen, Mr. Larry Hector, Mr. Fred Tichnell Ed Asper/TBD Tim Davidson Chase Baker Bill Garrison Bob Keane Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roeder Bernie Davidson Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the Rudow families in loving memory of Marilyn s birthday.
A special Thank You to all who purchased Easter Lilies. 15 Roland and Marian Foster in memory of their parents Mike and Nancy Flicek- to the Glory of Our Risen Christ Pastor Joel and Pat Fridgen in honor of grandchildren, Jayden, Wyatt & Devi Rick and Stephanie in memory of Carolyn Plaurde Mike & Debby Jorgensen in memory of Carolyn Rogers and in honor of Sue Henning Rosella Rogers in memory of loved ones Don & Kathy Schleef in memory of loved ones Bob and Sylvia Shives memory of Preston and Lucy Shives