Sunday Bulletin

Sundays at 8:30 & 10:30 am

Order of Worship

Easter Greeting


L: Christ is Risen! 

C: Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!


Call to Worship


L: Friends in Christ: we have known grief, and loss, and long roads that are tired and winding. We have whispered prayers on bended knees, and sought out stars in the sky. But today!

C: Today, we know hope!

L: Today, we know peace.

C: We know the sound of Alleluias!

L: We know death does not have the last word.

C: We know nothing can separate us from the love of God.

L: On this Easter, may hope find you. May you know God’s love deep in your bones. Christ is risen!

C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!


Sharing the Peace


Gathering Song Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Music: J. Walsh Lyra Davidica; Text: Charles Wesley


Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!

our trumphant holy day, Alleluia!

who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!

suffer to redeem our loss. 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!


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!


© Public Domain


Confession


Have mercy, O God, Against you, you alone, we have sinned. In your compassion, cleanse us from our sin and take away our guilt. Create in us a new heart and give us a steadfast spirit. Do not cast us away, but fill us with your Holy Spirit and restore your joy within us. Amen.


Word of Forgiveness


Song of Praise by Kevin Stillson


Chorus

Glory! Glory!

Glory to God on High!

Grant peace to us,

peace to us your people on earth.


Lord God, heavenly King,

Almighty God and Father.

We worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory!


Jesus Christ, only Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God.

You take away the sin of the world.

Have mercy and hear our prayer.


You are the holy one.

You alone are the Lord.

You alone are the most high.

Christ, Spirit, and the Father.


© Kevin Stillson


Prayer


Kid Talk


Scripture Acclamation by Kevin Stillson


Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! To whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.

Alleluia!


© Kevin Stillson


Scripture  Luke 19:28-44


Message


Song of the Day Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia! Music: Robert Williams; Text: Wipo of Burgundy


Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia!

Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia!

offer praise with love replete, Alleluia!

at the paschal victim's feet. Alleluia!


For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia!

sinless in the sinner's stead. Alleluia!

Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!

now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!


Christians, on this holy day, Alleluia!

all your grateful homage pay; Alleluia!

Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!

now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!


© Public Domain


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.


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Prayers


Prayer Song Hallelujah by Hans Peterson 


Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

Hallelujah. Hallelujah.


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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


Lamb of God by Kevin Stillson


Lamb of God, you take 

away the sin of the world.

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take 

away the sin of the whole world.

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take 

away the sin of the world.

Grant us peace.


© Kevin Stillson


Benediction by Kent Gustavson


May the Lord 

bless you and keep you.

May the Lord's face 

shine on you.

May the Lord 

be gracious to you.

May the Lord look on you 

and give you peace.


Amen. Amen.

Amen. Amen.


Announcements - What's Happening


Song Your Love Is Everlasting by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 


Since time began, 

through centuries 

God's love is everlasting 

To distant 

unknown galaxies 

God's love is everlasting 

Splendor springs 

forth 'cross the land 

God's love is everlasting 

Abundance, sharing 

hand in hand 

God's love is everlasting 


Chorus: 

Your love (your love) is lasting 

Your love is everlasting 


Your love (your love) is lasting 

Your love is everlasting 


A mother’s womb,

 a brand new life 

God's love is everlasting 

An empty tomb, 

the risen Christ 

God's love is everlasting 

Weeping may last 

for the night 

God's love is everlasting 

But joy breaks forth 

with morning light 

God's love is everlasting


Signs of hope, 

a voice of peace 

God's love is everlasting 

The prophet's cry 

for war to cease 

God's love is everlasting 

For the down and out, 

for the high and proud 

God's love is everlasting 

Come all you people 

shout out loud 

God's love is everlasting


© 2007 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899. All rights reserved.


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