Redeemer Lutheran Church Jesus Lives! He lives to give me proof and peace Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, April 23rd 2017

Threefold Truth CW #406 Verses 1-5 This Is the Threefold Truth CW #406 Verses 1-5 Text: Fred P. Green, 1903-2000 Setting: ACCLAMATIONS Tune: Jack Schrader, b. 1942

This is the three-fold truth on which our faith depends; Verse 1: This is the three-fold truth on which our faith depends; And with this joyful cry worship begins and ends: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! CW #406

Made sacred by long use, new-minted for our time, Verse 2: Made sacred by long use, new-minted for our time, Our liturgies sum up the hope we have in him: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! CW #406

On this we fix our minds as, kneeling side by side, Verse 3: On this we fix our minds as, kneeling side by side, We take the bread and wine, take him, the Crucified: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! CW #406

By this we are up-held when doubt or grief assails Verse 4: By this we are up-held when doubt or grief assails Our Christian faith and love, and only grace avails: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! CW #406

This is the three-fold truth which, if we hold it fast, Verse 5: This is the three-fold truth which, if we hold it fast, Changes the world and us and brings us home at last: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! CW #406

Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ♫ All: Amen.

Confession of Sin Pastor: Beloved in the Lord: let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

Confession of Sin Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions.

Confession of Sin I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

Confession of Sin But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie) ♫ All: Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) ♫ All: Amen.

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) ♫ All: Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you, for your great glory,

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) O Lord God, heav’nly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ;

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. You take away the sin of the world; receive our prayer.

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) You sit at the right hand of God the Father; have mercy on us. For you only are holy; you only are the Lord.

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) You only, O Christ, with the Holy Spirit, are most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Prayer of the Day Pastor: The Lord be with you. ♫ All: And also with you.

(Pastor says the Prayer) Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (Pastor says the Prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

God’s Word to His People Acts 2:14a, 22-32 The Apostles shared their proof and peace

All Refrain: Psalm 16

Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. Psalm 16 All Verse: Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.

The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; Psalm 16 All Verse: The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. Psalm 16 All Verse: I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

All Refrain: Psalm 16

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; Psalm 16 All Verse: Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,

because you will not abandon me to the grave, Psalm 16 All Verse: because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.

You make known to me the path of life; Psalm 16 All Verse: You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Psalm 16 All Verse: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

All Refrain: Psalm 16

God’s Word to His People 1 Peter 1:3-9 Easter proof overcomes doubt and struggle

(Pastor says the Verse of the Day)  All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

(After the announcement of the Gospel the worship assembly responds:) ♫ All: Glory be to you, O Lord!

God’s Word to His People John 20:19-31 Jesus shows proof to a doubting Thomas

Gospel Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.  All: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Apostles’ Creed I believe 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.

Apostles’ Creed The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Apostles’ Creed 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.

Jesus Messiah Sunday School Children

Jesus Messiah, Name above all names, Blessed Redeemer, Immanuel. The Rescue for Sinners, The Ransom from Heaven, Lord of all.

Children’s Message “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” ~ Jesus ~

O Sons and Daughters of the King CW #165 Verses 1-9 Text: attr O Sons and Daughters of the King CW #165 Verses 1-9 Text: attr. Jean Tisserand, d. 1494 Setting: GELOBT SEI GOTT Tune: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570-1615, alt.

O sons and daughters of the King, Whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing, Verse 1: O sons and daughters of the King, Whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing, Today the grave has lost its sting! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

On that first morning of the week, Before the day began to break, Verse 2: On that first morning of the week, Before the day began to break, The Marys went their Lord to seek. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

An angel bade their sorrow flee, For thus he spoke unto the three, Verse 3: An angel bade their sorrow flee, For thus he spoke unto the three, "Your Lord will go to Galilee." Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

That night th' apostles met in fear; Verse 4: That night th' apostles met in fear; Among them came their Lord most dear And said, "Peace be unto you here." Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

When Thomas afterwards had heard That Jesus had fulfilled his word, Verse 5: When Thomas afterwards had heard That Jesus had fulfilled his word, He doubted that it was the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

"Thomas, behold my side," said he, "My hands, my feet, my body see; Verse 6: "Thomas, behold my side," said he, "My hands, my feet, my body see; And doubt not, but believe in me." Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

No longer Thomas then denied: He saw the feet, the hands, the side; Verse 7: No longer Thomas then denied: He saw the feet, the hands, the side; “You are my Lord and God,” he cried. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

Blessed are they that have not seen Verse 8: Blessed are they that have not seen And yet whose faith has constant been; In life eternal they shall reign. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

On this most holy day of days To God your hearts and voices raise Verse 9: On this most holy day of days To God your hearts and voices raise In laud and jubilee and praise. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! CW #165

“We have peace in Jesus’ proof” John 20:19-31

Create in Me ♫ All: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.

Create in Me Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit. Amen.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer.

Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Lord’s Prayer Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lord’s Prayer For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Prayer Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

(Pastor says blessing) The Blessing Pastor: (Pastor says blessing) ♫ All: Amen, Amen, Amen.

In You is Gladness CW #346 Verses 1-2 Text: Johann Lindermann, 1549-1631 Setting: IN DIR IST FREUDE Tune: Giovanni G. Gastoldi, c. 1556-c. 1622

Jesus, Sunshine of my heart. By you are given The gifts of heaven; Verse 1: In you is gladness Amid all sadness, Jesus, Sunshine of my heart. By you are given The gifts of heaven; You the true Redeemer are. Our souls are waking; Our bonds are breaking. CW #346

And stands forever. Alleluia! Our hearts are pining Verse 1: Who trust you surely Has built securely And stands forever. Alleluia! Our hearts are pining To see your shining, Dying or living To you are clinging Now and forever. Alleluia! CW #346

Not of earth or sin or death. He sees and blesses In worst distresses; Verse 2: If he is ours, We fear no powers, Not of earth or sin or death. He sees and blesses In worst distresses; He can change them with a breath. Wherefore the story Tell of his glory CW #346

With hearts and voices; All heav'n rejoices In him forever. Alleluia! Verse 2: With hearts and voices; All heav'n rejoices In him forever. Alleluia! We shout for gladness, Win over sadness, Love him and praise him And still shall raise him Glad hymns forever. Alleluia! CW #346

Silent Prayer

Redeemer Lutheran Church Jesus Lives! He lives to give me proof and peace Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, April 23rd 2017