April 17th 2022 Easter Sunday!

Come and See   Go and Tell

 PRELUDE: Beth & Julie                                                                            

 

Luke 23 The women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God.  This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid.  It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments.

 

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord.  He was conceived by the power

of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.  He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried.  He descended into hell.   (Pause).

 

 

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared.  They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them.  The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.”  Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest.  Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.  But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

 

 

Blessed be God, who chose us in Christ. Let us come to the fountain of mercy. Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the tomb, you destroyed the power of sin and death. Hear us as we confess our failure to live the good news of the resurrection.  Grant us the radiant power of your grace. Forgive us, heal us, and renew us, so that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord.

In great mercy God has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.           

In obedience to our Lord's command, hear and believe that all of your sins are forgiven.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

 

 

On the third day he rose again.  He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.  He will come again 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.     Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed!        

Green 151: 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!

 

4 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!

 

EASTER RESPONSE (Based on Psalm 118) The Lord is risen! Come & see the place where he lay.

This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Go and tell quickly the news of his triumph. The Lord’s mighty power has done it!  His power has brought us victory! Come and see the place where he lay. I will not die but live, and proclaim what the Lord has done Go and tell quickly the news of triumph. The stone which the builders rejected has turned out to be the most important of all. Come and see the place where he lay. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.  His steadfast love endures forever. Go and tell quickly the news of his victory. The grace of our risen Savior, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

 

Green 551  Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like

flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!

 

2. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.

 

3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed, Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

 

PRAYER OF THE DAY: 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, so that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

 

MUSIC: Aizpurua Kids

Colossians 3:1-4 If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.   Christ is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!

 

 

GREEN 352  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!

2 He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save;

He lives exalted, throned above; He lives to rule his Church in love.

3 He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears;

He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart.

4 He lives, all glory to his name!  He lives, My Savior, still the same;

What joy this blest assurance gives; I know that my Redeemer lives.

SERMON

TITHES & OFFERINGS: CHOIR SINGS

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING: On this day we overflow with thanks and praise, O God, for this is the day you have made, the day that fills us with both fear and great joy. On this day you sent your angels to roll back the stone and you raised Jesus, who had been crucified, from the dead. Never again need we search for Jesus in the places of dead memories and buried dreams, for now he has been raised and goes forever ahead of us to open the gates of life, preaching peace and the forgiveness of sins. Indeed though he was the stone rejected by the builders, you have made him the cornerstone, the rock on which is founded the life everlasting. We thank you and we praise you O God, both now, and through your living word, eternally. Amen

 

 

CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION, LORD’S PRAYER

 

GN 143   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!  Christ has triumphed!”

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!

 

4 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!

MUSIC:

HYMN:                                              “Because He Lives”

God sent his Son, they call him Jesus.  He came to love, heal & forgive.

He lived & died to buy my pardon; an empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

 

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.  Because He lives, all fear is gone.

Because I know He holds the future & life is worth the living, just because He lives.

 

2 How sweet to hold a newborn baby, and feel the pride and joy he gives.

But greater still, the calm assurance this child can face uncertain days because He lives.

 

3 And then one day, I’ll cross the river; I’ll fight life’s final war with pain. And then as death gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives.

Matthew 28:16 Jesus' eleven disciples went to a mountain in Galilee, where Jesus had told them to meet him. They saw him and worshiped him, but some of them doubted. Jesus came to them and said: I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth! Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.

 

Gn390   I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus & his glory,

 of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true;

it satisfies my longings as nothing else could do.

 

 

I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory

to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

 

 

2 I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard

the message of salvation from God’s own holy Word. [refrain]

 

 

3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,

'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. [refrain]

 

 

EASTER BLESSING:  May almighty God bless you on this solemn feast of Easter, and may he protect you against all sin.  Through the resurrection of his Son, God granted us healing. May he fulfill his promises, and bless you with eternal life.  You have mourned for Christ's sufferings; now you celebrate the joy of his resurrection. May you come with joy to the feast which lasts forever.  May almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen                         

 

 

Go in peace. Share the good news about the Risen Lord through your words and deeds!

Thanks be to God!

 

We thank the brass players:

 

Go and Tell