1. Redeemer Lutheran Church
Jesus lives
to restore my hope!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, April 30th 2017

2. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today CW #149 Verses 1-5
Text: Charles Wesley,
Setting: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Tune:Pierre de Corbeille, d. 1221, adapt.

3. "Christ the Lord is ris'n today." Saints on earth and angels say;
Verse 1:
"Christ the Lord is ris'n today."
Saints on earth and angels say;
Raise your joys and triumphs high;
Sing, O heav'ns, and earth, reply.
CW #149

4. Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won;
Verse 2:
Love's redeeming work is done,
Fought the fight, the battle won;
Lo, our sun's eclipse is o'er;
Lo, he sets in blood no more.
CW #149

5. Vain the stone, the watch, the seal;
Verse 3:
Vain the stone, the watch, the seal;
Christ has burst the gates of hell.
Death in vain forbids his rise;
Christ has opened paradise.
CW #149

6. Lives again our glorious King! Where, O death, is now your sting?
Verse 4:
Lives again our glorious King!
Where, O death, is now your sting?
Once he died our souls to save;
Where your victory, O grave?
CW #149

7. Soar we now where Christ has led, Foll’wing our exalted head.
Verse 5:
Soar we now where Christ has led,
Foll’wing our exalted head.
Made like him, like him we rise;
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies!
CW #149

8. Hail the Lord of earth and heav'n! Praise to you by both be giv'n!
Verse 6:
Hail the Lord of earth and heav'n!
Praise to you by both be giv'n!
God has now fulfilled his Word;
Praise the resurrected Lord!
CW #149

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

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. (Pastor announces our forgiveness)
All: Amen.

16. Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis)
♫ All: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,

17. Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis)
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory!
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

18. Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis)
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

19. Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis)
You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer, receive our prayer.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

20. Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis)
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father.

21. Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis)
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
Glory to God, glory to God!

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

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

24. God’s Word to His People
Acts 2:14a, 36-47
God’s promise brings us hope

25. All Refrain:
Psalm 67

26. Pastor : May God be gracious to us and bless us
Psalm 67
Pastor : May God be gracious to us and bless us
All : and make his face shine upon us;

27. Pastor : May your ways be known on earth,
Psalm 67
Pastor : May your ways be known on earth,
All : your salvation among all nations.

28. Pastor : May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
Psalm 67
Pastor : May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
All : for you rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth.

29. All Refrain:
Psalm 67

30. Pastor : Then the land will yield its harvest,
Psalm 67
Pastor : Then the land will yield its harvest,
All : and God, our God, will bless us.

31. Pastor : God will bless us,
Psalm 67
Pastor : God will bless us,
All : and all the ends of the earth will fear him.

32. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
Psalm 67
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.

33. All Refrain:
Psalm 67

34. God’s Word to His People
1 Peter 1:17-21
Our hope is in the Lord

35. (Pastor says the Verse of the Day)

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

37. God’s Word to His People
Luke 24:13-35
Jesus’ words bring hope to
the Emmaus disciples

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

39. Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

40. Nicene Creed
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.

41. Nicene Creed Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human.

42. Nicene Creed For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

43. Nicene Creed
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

44. Nicene Creed
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

45. Nicene Creed We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

46. 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 ~

47. This Joyful Eastertide CW #160 Verses 1
Text: George R. Woodward,
Setting: VRUECHTEN
Tune: Davids Psalmen, Amsterdam, 1684

48. This joyful Eastertide Away with sin and sorrow!
Verse 1:
This joyful Eastertide
Away with sin and sorrow!
My love, the Crucified,
Has sprung to life this morrow.
CW #160

49. Had Christ, who once was slain, Not burst his three-day prison,
Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
Not burst his three-day prison,
Our faith had been in vain;
But now is Christ arisen, arisen,
arisen;
But now is Christ arisen.
CW #160

50. Death's flood has lost its chill Since Jesus crossed the river,
Verse 2:
Death's flood has lost its chill
Since Jesus crossed the river,
Lover of souls, from ill
My passing soul deliver.
CW #160

51. Had Christ, who once was slain, Not burst his three-day prison,
Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
Not burst his three-day prison,
Our faith had been in vain;
But now is Christ arisen, arisen,
arisen;
But now is Christ arisen.
CW #160

52. My flesh in hope shall rest And for a season slumber
Verse 3:
My flesh in hope shall rest
And for a season slumber
Till trump form east to west
Shall wake the dead in number.
CW #160

53. Had Christ, who once was slain, Not burst his three-day prison,
Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
Not burst his three-day prison,
Our faith had been in vain;
But now is Christ arisen, arisen,
arisen;
But now is Christ arisen.
CW #160

54. Jesus’ Words
Bring Hope!
Luke 24:13-35

55. Create in Me
♫ All: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

56. Create in Me
Do not cast me away from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold, uphold me with your free Spirit.

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

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

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

60. 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.

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

62. The Sacrament
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.

63. The Sacrament Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.

64. The Sacrament Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
All: It is good and right so to do.

65. Seasonal Sentence
Pastor:
(Pastor says prayer)

66. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)
♫ All: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power, God of might:
Heav’n and earth are full of your glory.

67. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

68. Words of Institution

69. The Sacrament Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: Amen.

70. O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
♫ All: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

71. O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace.
Amen. Amen.

72. O Lord, We Praise You CW #317 Verses 1-3 Text: German folk hymn, 15th cent. (st. 1) Martin Luther, (st. 2-3) Setting: GOTT SEI GELOBET UND GEBENEDEIET Tune: Joseph Klug, Geysliche gesangk Buchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524, alt.

73. O Lord, we praise you, bless you, and adore you,
Verse 1:
O Lord, we praise you, bless you, and adore you,
In thanksgiving bow before you.
Here with your body and your blood you nourish
Our weak souls that they may flourish,
O Lord, have mercy!
CW #317

74. May your body, Lord, born of Mary,
Verse 1:
May your body, Lord, born of Mary,
That our sins and sorrows did carry,
And your blood for us plead
In all trial, fear, and need:
O Lord, have mercy!
CW #317

75. Your holy body into death was given, Life to win for us in heaven.
Verse 2:
Your holy body into death was given,
Life to win for us in heaven.
No greater love than this to you could bind us;
May this feast of that remind us!
O Lord, have mercy!
CW #317

76. Lord, your love and kindness did move you;
Verse 2:
Lord, your love and kindness did move you;
Let your supper move us to love you.
All our debt you have paid;
Peace with God once more is made.
O Lord, have mercy!
CW #317

77. May God bestow on us his grace and favor
Verse 3:
May God bestow on us his grace and favor
To please him with our behavior
And live together here in love and union,
Cherishing our blest communion.
O Lord, have mercy!
CW #317

78. Let not your good Spirit forsake us;
Verse 3:
Let not your good Spirit forsake us;
Grant that heav'nly-minded he make us.
Give your Church, Lord, to see
Days of peace and unity.
O Lord, have mercy!
CW #317

79. This Is The Feast of Victory CW #265 Verses 1-5
Text: John W. Arthur,
Setting: FESTIVAL CANTICLE
Tune: Richard W. Hillert, b. 1923

80. This is the feast of victory for our God,
Refrain:
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
CW #265

81. Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain,
Verse 1:
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain,
Whose blood set us free to be people of God.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
CW #265

82. Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
Verse 2:
Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
And honor, blessing, and glory are his
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
CW #265

83. Sing with all the people of God, And join in the hymn of all creation.
Verse 3:
Sing with all the people of God,
And join in the hymn of all creation.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
CW #265

84. Blessing, Honor, glory and might Be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
Verse 4:
Blessing, Honor, glory and might
Be to God and the Lamb forever.
Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
CW #265

85. For the Lamb who was slain Has begun his reign. Alleluia!
Verse 5:
For the Lamb who was slain
Has begun his reign.
Alleluia!
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
CW #265

86. Keep a blank slide here for the ending of communion

87. Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)
♫ All: In peace, Lord, you let your servant now depart according to your word

88. Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)
For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for ev’ry people,
a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory, the glory of your people Israel.

89. Prayer Pastor: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
All: And his mercy endures forever.

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

91. (Pastor says blessing)
The Blessing
Pastor:
(Pastor says blessing)
All: Amen.

92. Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing CW #329 Verses 1-3
Text: John Fawcett,
Setting: NEW ULM
Tune: Friedrich O. Reuter,

93. Lord, dismiss us with your blessing;
Verse 1:
Lord, dismiss us with your blessing;
Fill our hearts with joy and peace.
Let us each, your love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace.
Oh, refresh us, oh, refresh us,
Trav'ling through this wilderness.
CW #329

94. Thanks we give and adoration For the gospel's joyful sound;
Verse 2:
Thanks we give and adoration
For the gospel's joyful sound;
May the fruits of your salvation
In our hearts and lives abound!
Ever faithful, ever faithful
To your truth may we be found.
CW #329

95. So whene'er the signal's given Us from earth to call away,
Verse 3:
So whene'er the signal's given
Us from earth to call away,
Borne on angels' wings to heaven,
Glad the summons to obey,
May we ever, may we ever
Reign with Christ in endless day.
CW #329

96. Silent Prayer

97. Redeemer Lutheran Church
Jesus lives
to restore my hope!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, April 30th 2017