SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER SUNDAY
Communion
May 1, 2011
Prelude Prelude, Fugue, & Chaconne Buxtehude
(BuxWv137)
Choral Introit Christ is risen from the dead. Hallelujah!
Call to Worship
*Hymn No. 111 Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! GELOBT SEI GOTT
*Prayer of Confession: (unison)
Almighty God, when thoughts that come most quickly to my mind are not loving
and not hopeful, where is my soul, if not in slumber? When words that form
unbidden on my tongue express no confidence in you, nor grace, where is my
heart, if not lifeless and cold? When powers not friendly to you do as they please
in my life, where is my will, if not utterly surrendered? When the light of the
world reflects everywhere except my imagination, where is that light in me?
Forgive me, O God. Awaken my soul. Warm my heart. Embolden my will. And
let the light of Christ shine from me, now and forever. Amen
*Assurance of Pardon
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen
*The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Welcome and Announcements
(Please pass the Friendship Pads at this time.)
*please stand if you are able
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First Lesson: Psalm 51: 1-14 (p. 452) Paul Troost
One: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Moment Marybeth Timmer
Children ages four through 4th grade are invited to come forward to the Chancel for the Children‟s
Moment and then attend Worship Centers or return to their families in the pew.
Anthem In Joseph‟s Lovely Garden arr. Dickinson
In Joseph‟s lovely garden the Lord Christ‟s tomb was made, and there His broken body to rest was
gently laid. A great rock strongly sealed it, that death might have full sway; but God sent down His
angel, to roll the stone away. When dawn was faintly breaking, across the garden fair, three women
entered weeping, bearing spices rare. Then spake the guardian angel, in shining raiment bright, „He
whom ye seek is risen, and death is vanquished quite! O angel of the garden descend to us today, and
comfort all our sadness, and drive death‟s fear away. We all are sorrow laden, speak to our hearts we
pray, “He whom ye love is risen, and lives with Christ alway.” O Jesus, blest Redeemer, all praise to
Thee we bring, no power of death could hold Thee, our Saviour, Lord and King! As Thou hast ris‟n
all glorious, may we one day arise, o‟er sin and death victorious, in Thy blest paradise.
Second Lesson: Luke 24: 36-49 (p.861)
One: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Dancing With the Spirit Dr. Louis Lotz
*Confession of Faith: Apostle‟s Creed (in unison)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy
Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the
dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen.
Presentation of our Tithes and Gifts
Offertory Anthem: Festival Canticle: Worthy is Christ Hillert
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia. Worthy is Christ the Lamb who was slain,
whose blood set us free to be people of God. Power, riches, wisdom, and strength, and honor,
blessing, and glory are His. Sing with all the people of God and join in the hymn of all
creation. Blessing, honor, glory, and might be to God and the Lamb. Amen. For the Lamb
who was slain has begun His reign, Alleluia.
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Communion Prayer (first half)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts!
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
For it is holy and right to do so!
Holy and right it is… With your whole Church on earth and with all
the company of heaven we worship and adore your glorious name.
Sanctus No. 581 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are
full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes
in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the
highest.
Communion Prayer (second half)
Words of Institution
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Communion Thanksgiving: Psalm 103
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And all that is within me, bless his holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And do not forget all his benefits.
Who forgives all your iniquity,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
He does not deal with us according to our sins,
Nor reward us according to our iniquities.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him.
As far as the East is from the West,
So far does he remove our transgressions from us.
As a father pities his children,
So the Lord pities those who fear him;
Who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, and will also give
us all things with him.
Therefore shall my mouth and heart show forth the praise of the Lord,
From this time forth and forever more. Amen
Prayers of the People and the 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
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*Hymn No. 118 The Day of Resurrection! LANCASHIRE
*Benediction:
Whoever you are, wherever you go in God’s wide world,
Whatever happens to you of good or ill, always remember that…
Jesus is Lord!
*Choral Response
*Postlude Christ lag in Todesbanden J.S. Bach
(BWV 625)
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preaching: Dr. Louis Lotz
Director of Music: Brian Bartusch
Director of Children’s Ministries: Marybeth Timmer
Tenor Soloist: John Byl
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