Faith Lutheran Church Faithfully Growing, Welcoming, and Caring through Christ Resurrection of Our Lord Easter Sunday ~ April 16, 2017

PRELUDE WELCOME  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. C: Amen.  

P:. Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. C: Amen.   P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. (A brief silence.) Gracious God, C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.   P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen.

P:. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one. another P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. (A brief silence.) Gracious God, C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.   P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. (A brief silence.) Gracious God, C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do.

Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.  

in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: C: Amen.  

OPENING HYMN “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” 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!  

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia 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!

But the pains which he endured, Alleluia 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!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! praise eternal as his love; Alleluia! praise him, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C:  And also with you.  

INTRODUCTION P: On this day the Lord has acted! On the first day of the week God began creation, transforming darkness into light. On this, the “eighth day” of the week, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. We celebrate this new creation in the waters of baptism and in the feast of victory.  

With great joy we celebrate this day With great joy we celebrate this day of days, even as we begin the great fifty days of Easter. Filled with hope, we go forth to share the news that Christ is risen! C: Amen.

P: Let us pray. (A brief silence.) Prayer of the Day P: Let us pray. (A brief silence.) C: O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, 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.  

 

First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 A reading from Acts, the 10th chapter. Peter began to speak to the people: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ - he is Lord of all.

That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear,

not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” R: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God.  

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 - A Responsive Reading   R: Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good; God’s mercy endures forever. C: Let Israel now declare, “God’s mercy endures forever.”

R:  The Lord is my strength and my song, and has become my salvation. C: Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the Lord acts valiantly!

R:. The right hand of the Lord is exalted. The R: The right hand of the Lord is exalted! The right hand of the Lord acts valiantly!” R: I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.  C: The Lord indeed punished me sorely, but did not hand me over to death. Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them and give thanks to the Lord.  

R:. “This is the gate of the Lord; here the. righteous may enter. ” C: R: “This is the gate of the Lord; here the righteous may enter.” C: I give thanks to you, for you have answered me and you have become my salvation.   

R:. The stone that the builders rejected has R: The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. C: By the Lord has this been done; it is marvelous in our eyes. R: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 P: The holy gospel according to Matthew, the 28th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.

His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘ He has been raised from the dead,

P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” P: The gospel of the Lord. C:  Praise to you, O Christ.  

“ Get a Free Faith-Lift!” SERMON “ Get a Free Faith-Lift!”  

HYMN OF THE DAY “Thine Is The Glory” 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!

Lo, Jesus meets thee, risen from the tomb 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 Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o'er death hast won!

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 Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o'er death hast won!

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Apostle’s Creed 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 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. 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 P: Rejoicing in the risen life of Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need. (A brief silence.) We pray for the church. Unite all Christians in our shared calling to proclaim the gospel. Raise up women and men to serve as faithful leaders. Make us bold witnesses to the resurrection. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.  

P: For the earth. Renew your creation with seasonable weather and growth. Protect plants and animals from the damage of excessive heat or cold, drought or flooding, windstorm or hail. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.  

P: For the nations. Bring peace to communities torn apart by warfare (especially). Guide all refugees to safety. Bolster the courage of those who put themselves in danger to preserve the lives of others. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.  

P: For those in need. Shelter the homeless. Protect those who suffer abuse or neglect. Befriend the lonely. Give peace to the dying, comfort the bereaved, and heal the sick (especially). Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.

P: For this assembly. Free us from fear, and renew us in faith. Bless the newly baptized, those who seek to know your love, and all who come to your holy table. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.  

P: With thanksgiving, we remember those who have died (especially) and all who yearn for the fulfillment of your Easter promise of resurrection and life. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.  

P: Joining our voices with your faithful ones in every time and place, we offer our prayers in the name of the Risen One, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen.  

P: The Peace of Christ be with you. C: And also with you. SHARING THE PEACE P:  The Peace of Christ be with you. C:  And also with you.  

~ VIDEO DURING OFFERTORY ~ “Because He Lives (Amen)” by Matt Maher  

OFFERTORY RESPONSE  

C: Amen. OFFERING PRAYER P:  Let us pray. Send your Spirit of truth, O God; rekindle your gifts within us: renew our faith, increase our hope, and deepen our love, for the sake of a world in need. Faithful to your Word, O God, draw near to all who call on you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever. C: Amen.

C: We lift them to the Lord. dIALOGUE P:  The Lord be with you. C:  And also with you. P:  Lift up your hearts. C:  We lift them to the Lord. P:  Let us give thanks and praise to the Lord our God. C:  It is right to give God thanks and praise.  

WORDS OF INSTITUTION  

THE 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

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P: Through Jesus, your Word made flesh, you speak to us and call us to witness: forgiveness through the cross, life to those entombed by death, the way of your self-giving love. For your Word of life, O God, C:  we give you thanks and praise.  

Blessing P: The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” 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!

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!

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!

Adoring praises now we bring and with the heav'nly blessed sing: "Christ has triumphed! Alleluia!" Be to the Father, and our Lord, to Spirit blest, most holy God, all the glory, never ending! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!  

Dismissal P: Go in peace. Christ is with you! C: Thanks be to God.