WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!
GATHERING - “JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY”
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM Refreshed by the resurrection life we share in Christ, let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. We thank you, risen Christ, for these waters where you make us new, leading us from death to life, from tears to joy.
We bless you, risen Christ, that your Spirit comes to us in the grace-filled waters of rebirth, like rains to our thirsting earth, like streams that revive our souls, like cups of cool water shared with strangers. Breathe your peace on your church when we hide in fear.
Clothe us with your mercy and forgiveness. Send us companions on our journey as we share your life.
Make us one, risen Christ. Cleanse our hearts. Shower us with life.
To you be given all praise, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, now and forever. Amen.
GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
KYRIE (spoken at 9:00am and sung at 10:30am) In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY (in the pre-printed bulletin insert) Together let us pray. 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.
WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.
FIRST READING: Acts 10:34-43Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (spoken at 9:00am and sung at 10:30am) Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL: Mark 16:1-8 (in the pre-printed bulletin insert)
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON – Pastor Karl
HYMN OF THE DAY - “THINE IS THE GLORY”
NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. 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; 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 truly human. 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; 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. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic 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.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.
OFFERING
GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
PREFACE L: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (spoken at 9:00am and sung at 10:30am) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
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.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
DISTRIBUTION
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Together, let us pray. Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son’s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.
SENDING
BLESSING 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. Amen.
SENDING SONG – “NOW ALL THE VAULT OF HEAVEN RESOUNDS”
DISMISSAL Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia!