resurrection of our lord – easter day holy communion
TRANSCRIPT
Prelude
Excerpts from the cross as we prepare to hear the fulfillment of God’s salvation story.
Please rise in body or spirit.
Call to Worship
The Easter Announcement
Pastor: Christ is risen! Alleluia! All: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here.
GATHERING
Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Day Holy Communion
April 4, 2021 – 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Welcome to Christ Lutheran Church.
We are grateful to God you are here.
We pray you will feel the Spirit and
welcome of this faith community, and
we look forward to seeing you again!
Christ is risen! Jesus is alive, and God has swallowed up death forever.
With Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, we may feel astonished and confused, unsure of what to make of the empty tomb. But this is why we gather: to proclaim, witness, praise, and affirm the liberating reality of Christ’s death and resurrection. In word and feast, we celebrate God’s unending love, and depart to share this good news with all the world. Alleluia! (Sundays and Seasons, Augsburg Fortress, 2020)
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Opening Hymn “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” ELW#365
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Please be seated.
Easter Words of Faith from Psalm 118
P: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever. All: Let all the people of the earth now proclaim: “His mercy endures forever.”
P: There is a sound of exultation and victory in the sanctuary of the righteous. All: The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! The right hand of the Lord is exalted! The right hand of the Lord is victorious.
P: Now I shall not die, but I shall live, and I will declare the works of the Lord. All: Even in the midst of my sin, the Lord did not hand me over to death. So I will enter his gates of righteousness with exalting.
P: I will give thanks to the Lord, for he answered me and has become my salvation. All: On this day, the Lord has acted; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Words of Confession and Forgiveness
P: Trusting in the word of life given in baptism, we are gathered in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. P: Rejoicing in the resurrection, let us seek God’s forgiveness, that dying to sin, we may walk in newness of life.
Silence for reflection and self-examination.
P: Loving God, All: we fear, we doubt, we do not always trust you; we do not love our neighbors as ourselves; we have failed to recognize you in the poor and needy; we sin against you in thought, word, and deed. We pray for your mercy, forgiveness, and grace. We hope in the gift of your Spirit and we rejoice in the resurrection promise of Jesus Christ, our living Savior. Amen. P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, your sins are forgiven. May you be strengthened daily with the power to walk in God’s light and love. All: Amen. Greeting
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And also with you.
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God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray: O God, All: through your Son, you overcame death and opened for us the gates of everlasting life. Give us your continual help, put good desires into our minds, and inspire us to share the Good News of salvation through word and deed. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.
WORD
Scripture Reading Acts 10: 34-43
34Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how 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. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not 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. 42He 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. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
L: Word of God, word of life. All: Thanks be to God.
Please rise in body or spirit.
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Gospel Acclamation “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah” ELW# 172
Words and Music are printed on the next page.
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Gospel Reading Mark 16:1-8
P: The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the sixteenth chapter. All: Glory to you, O Lord.
1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” 8So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
P: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, O Christ.
Please be seated.
Message Pastor Janel Kuester
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Hymn of the Day “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!” ELW# 385
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Profession of Faith in the Word of the Apostles’ Creed
All: 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 God’s People
The congregation will respond to the prayer petitions with, “hear our prayer.”
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MEAL
We respond in gratitude for God’s never-failing love and mercy.
Your offering can be received this day at the door in the offering plate, through the mail, or dropped off at the church office.
You can also do a one-time or recurring gift via the website. Thank you for your generosity.
Community Announcements Offertory Prayer
L: Let us pray. Be known to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, as you were made known to the disciples. Receive these gifts, and the offering of our lives, that we may truly be your risen body, loving and serving others in the world. All: Amen. Please rise in body or spirit. Great Thanksgiving
P: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P: It is indeed right that we should offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, for you are indeed holy. Through the suffering and death of your Son, he has conquered the power of sin and death, and through his rising, he has opened the way to eternal life. All: Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, so that we who gather here to share this meal of grace may be strengthened to live in the Good News of Easter. P: And this is the Good News of Easter: Christ is Risen! Alleluia! All: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Words of Institution
God feeds us with the presence of Christ.
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Lord’s Prayer 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 for-give 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. Invitation to Communion P: Now let us feast this Easter day on Christ, the bread of heaven. Alleluia. Please be seated.
Anyone who has communed elsewhere is welcome to commune here. Those who do not yet commune are invited to receive a blessing.
Communion will be served at your seated area. For those joining us virtually, you are invited to share the Lord’s Supper at home with these words.
“The body of Christ, given for you.” And “The blood of Christ, shed for you.”
A blessing may be given to those who do not yet commune, perhaps using these words:
“God bless you, beloved child of God.” Or “Jesus loves you.” Communion Distribution Music Duet “Man of Sorrows” Krishana and Ben Dempcy Words and Music for these Communion Distribution Hymns are printed on the next pages.
Hymn “I Know That My Redeemer Lives!” Stanzas 1, 2, 7 & 8 ELW# 619
Hymn “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” ELW# 367
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7 He lives and grants me daily breath; he lives, and I shall conquer death; he lives my mansion to prepare; he lives to bring me safely there.
8 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!
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Communion Blessing
P: Now may the body and blood of our risen Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. All: Amen. Prayer after Communion
L: Let us pray. Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection, you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of heaven to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection that we may show your glory to all the world; through the same Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. All: Amen.
SENDING
Sending Blessing
P: May our glorious God grant you a spirit of wisdom to know and to love the risen Lord Jesus. The God of life, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. All: Amen. Sending Words
L: Alleluia! Christ is risen! All: Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! L: Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! All: Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world
Sending Hymn “Thine Is The Glory” ELW# 376
Words and Music are printed on the next page.
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Postlude
Worship Assistants, Thank You For Serving This Sunday, April 4, 2021
Musician: Michelle Wood Assisting Ministers: Mike Lee, Kit Mackenzie
PA Operators: Corey Moseng, Conner Moseng, Jon Myrvik
Video Camera Operators: Larry Isaackson, Jonathan Olson
Ushers: Alton Huso (captain); Chad Gregoire, Jon Hoehne, Marv Kremin, Erik Lundberg, Scott Pederson, Natalie Pederson, Sydney Pederson, Mallory Pederson, Aubrey Pederson, Doug Warnke, Garret Wee
Altar Care: Karen Berg, Kari Wee
Count Offering: Shawn Myers, Linda VanUden-Wilson
Worship Options
On Church YouTube Channel – links are posted on both the church Facebook Page and on our website.
On the Local Cable Channel 180 Sundays at 10:45 a.m. and Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
In person worship Easter Sunday, April 4, 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Regular Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Bulletins are emailed and are posted at our website: christcottonwood.org.
QR Code for Online Giving
Thank You --The ministry to which God has called us is continuing in differing ways. We are grateful for your ongoing financial offerings that can be mailed to the church (P.O. Box 166, Cottonwood, MN 56229) or given online with the following link: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1600
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This coming Wednesday, April 7, 6 p.m.: Christ Lutheran Cemetery Grounds Clean-up Night. Thank you for coming to help! [backup date is April 14]
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Given By
Easter FlowersEaster FlowersEaster FlowersEaster Flowers In Commemoration and Thanksgiving
We give thanks to God for the generosity of those willing to share their gifts.
Barb Crouse In memory of Audrey Hostetler
Judy Golberg In memory of Adrian Golberg
Greg and Anne Isaackson In memory of parents, James and Avis Isaackson and Woodrow and Esther Titrud
Larry and Bev Isaackson In memory of Robert and Virginia Isaackson In memory of Herbert Mauland In honor of Lila Mauland
Julie Jaeger In memory of Bob Jaeger, Roberta and Steve Packard, MerryBeth Schmidt, Benjamin Noon
Deb Louwagie In memory of Norm and Shirley Nelson
Jonathan and Carolyn Olson In memory of Emilee Olson, Kenneth and Lois Olson, Dennis and Idella Bredlow
Shane and Kari Wee In memory of Kristal Warnke, Vernon Warnke, Adeline Warnke-Timm, Marge Carlson, Carl Carlson, Mark Wee, Reuben Wee, Inez Wee, Curtis Johnson, Nicki Rickard, Randy Rickard, Reed Lovsness, Bonnie Knutson, Gordon Knutson, Gordy Geistfeld, Dustin Wee
Tracy Sterner In memory of Grandmas—Julia, Avis, Esther, Meta
Doug and Joyce Warnke In memory of Virgil and Jean Warnke, Pete Warnke, Kristal Warnke
Those who donated flowers may pick them up from church on Sunday after the 10:00 Easter service.
The Apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7 to, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Your prayers are a gift to those requesting them, and encouragement for one another as we experience challenges, sorrows, or thanksgivings of any kind.
Health Concerns, as well as Others In Our Hearts and On Our Minds:
Sandra Arnold Landyn Berends Brooks Baker Norm Evers Grant Johnson Bob Kaeter Teri Kemmer Cole Louwagie Jori Ella Morrison Gretchen Noon Bobby Olson Ione Olson Lloyd Powell Savannah Rausch
All those dealing with illness, addictions, depression, cancer, unemployment, under-employment, and any challenges in their lives.
Independent Living/Assisted Living/Care Center Residents/Homebound: Arvilla Berg, Darleen Cole, Michele Engholm, Elaine Elston, Irene Evers, Norm Evers, Marge Gigstad, Janet Gniffke, Julie Jaeger, Marietta Jarcho, Betty Lovsness, Lila Mauland, Laurie Pickthorn, Donna Neuharth, Bobby Olson, Alnora Pederson, Margaret Rewerts
Families of our Congregation: Ed and Sandy Boehne Scott and LeeAnn Boehne, Yvonne, Trent & Tyson Merkins
Workers in Other Countries, Missionaries, and Local Congregation Missions.
Robin’s Nest Children’s Home, Jamaica Kikatiti Secondary School, Tanzania
World Mission Prayer League (WMPL)
Prayer RequestsPrayer RequestsPrayer RequestsPrayer Requests
Facebook - Christ Lutheran Church Cottonwood MN Website - www.christcottonwood.org Mailing - P.O. Box 166; Cottonwood, MN 56229 Office Phone - 507.423.5100 Pastor Janel Kuester - Cell: 651.726.4003; [email protected]
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