Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, April 5 th Our Savior rises to prove His victory, and ours!

At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing CW #141 Verses 1-5 Text: Latin hymn, 17th cent. Setting: SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT Tune: Bohemian Brethren, Kirchengeseng, Ivancice, 1566 Verse 1: At the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who has washed us in the tide Flowing from his pierced side. Alleluia! Verse 3: Now no more can death appall, Now no more the grave enthrall; You have opened paradise, And your saints in you shall rise. Alleluia! Verse 4: Easter triumph, Easter joy! This alone can sin destroy; From sin's pow'r, Lord, set us free, Newborn souls in you to be. Alleluia! Verse 5: Father, who the crown shall give, Savior, by whose death we live, Spirit, guide through all our days, Three in One, your name we praise. Alleluia! Verse 2: Mighty Victim from the sky, Hell's fierce pow'rs beneath you lie. You have conquered in the fight; You have brought us life and light. Alleluia!

Pastor: Christ is arisen! All: He is risen indeed. Pastor: This is the day the Lord has made. All: We will rejoice and be glad in it. Opening Responses

Pastor: I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Opening Responses

Pastor: The Lord’s right hand was majestic in power. The Lord’s right hand shattered the enemy. In the greatness of his majesty he threw down those who opposed him. All: Death has been swallowed up in victory. Opening Responses

Pastor: Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? All: Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Opening Responses

Pastor: I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. All: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! Opening Responses

Pastor: The Lamb at the center of the throne will be our shepherd; he will lead us to springs to living water. All: And God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Opening Responses

Confession of Sins Pastor: God dearly wants us to share completely in his life and love. He created us for himself. Yet we fall short of his holiness. He yearns to be reconciled with us. Let us therefore approach him this Easter Day seeking his pardon for our sins.

All: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. Confession of Sins

All: In particular, I confess how I at times stumble in my faith. Sometimes I live and act as though Your Son neither died for my sins nor rose bodily from the grave. Too many times throughout the year, I have neglected your Word and worship. Confession of Sins

All: For these and other offenses, I deserve to be abandoned by you both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my risen Savior, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. Confession of Sins

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Verse 3: Now let the heav'ns be joyful; Let earth her song begin. Let all the world keep triumph And all that is therein. Let all things, seen and unseen, Their notes of gladness blend; For Christ the Lord has risen; Our joy shall have no end. Verse 1: The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad, The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, From this world to the sky, Our Christ has brought us over With hymns of victory. The Day of Resurrection CW #166 Verses 1, 3 Text: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754 Setting: LANCASHIRE Tune: Henry T. Smart,

Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (The pastor says the Prayer of the Day.) All: Amen.

See What a Morning Keith Getty & Stuart Townend Redeemer Choir

Verse 1: See what a morning, gloriously bright, with the dawning of hope in Jerusalem; folded the grave clothes, tomb filled with light, as the angels announce, “Christ is risen!”

Verse 1: See God’s salvation plan, wrought in love, borne in pain, paid in sacrifice, fulfilled in Christ, the man, for He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

Verse 2: See Mary weeping, “Where is He laid?” As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb; Hears a voice speaking, calling her name; it’s the Master, the Lord, raise to life again!

Verse 2: The voice that spans the years, speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us, will sound till He appears, for He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

Verse 3: One with the Father, Ancient of Days, through the Spirit Who clothes faith with certainty. Honor and blessing, glory and praise to the King crowned with pow’r and authority!

Verse 3: And we are raised with Him, death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered; And we shall reign with Him, for He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

Verse 3: For He lives! Chrsit is risen from the dead! Alleluia!

God’s Word to His People Isaiah 25:6-9 Isaiah’s picture of the blessings of Easter

Psalm #30 All ♫ Refrain:

Sing to the LORD, you saint of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; Choir ♫ Verses:

weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Choir ♫ Verses:

All ♫ Refrain:

To you, O LORD, I called; to the LORD I cried for mercy. Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help. Choir ♫ Verses:

You turned my wailing into dancing, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. Choir ♫ Verses:

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. All ♫:

All ♫ Refrain:

God’s Word to His People John 20:1-18 The Gospel account of Jesus' resurrection

He’s Risen, He’s Risen CW #143 Verses 1-5 Text: Carl F. W. Walther, Setting: WALTHER Tune: Carl F. W. Walther, Verse 2: The foe was triumphant when on Calvary The Lord of creation was nailed to the tree. In Satan's’ domain did the hosts shout and jeer, For Jesus was slain, whom the evil ones fear. Verse 5: Then sing your hosannas and raise your glad voice; Proclaim the blest tidings that all may rejoice. Laud, honor, and praise to the Lamb that was slain, Who now sits in glory and ever shall reign. Verse 3: But short was their triumph; the Savior arose, And death, hell, and Satan he vanquished, his foes. The conquering Lord lifts his banner on high; He lives, yes, he lives, and will nevermore die. Verse 4: Oh, where is your sting, death? We fear you no more; Christ rose, and now open is fair Eden’s door. For all our transgressions his blood does atone; Redeemed and forgiven, we now are his own. Verse 1: He's risen, he’s risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord; He opened death’s prison, the incarnate Word. Break forth, hosts of heaven, in jubilant song And earth, sea, and mountain the praises prolong.

God’s Word to His People 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 The victory of Jesus’ resurrection over death

Choir ♫: Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Alleluia. 1 Corinthians 15:22 Verse of the Day

Confession of Faith Luther’s Explanation of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed from the Small Catechism

All: I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord.

All: He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent sufferings and death.

All: All this he did that I should be his own, and live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness, just as he has risen from death and lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Prayers of the Church Pastor: O Lord God, our strength, our song, and our salvation, you fulfilled your promises by the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead. All: Thanks be to God! You give us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayers of the Church Pastor: In your compassion you sent Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life to rescue the lost. All: Drive out all doubt and gloom that we may delight in your glorious triumph.

Prayers of the Church Pastor: Lift our eyes heavenward… … standing before your throne and singing the song of victory. All: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive wisdom and power and honor and glory and praise.

Prayers of the Church Pastor: Make us instruments of… … our time, our talents, and our treasures. All: Risen Lord, live in us that we may live for you.

Prayers of the Church Pastor: Gracious Father, you have restored to us the joy of your salvation. With happy hearts, we come before you and say: All: Alleluia! Thanks be to God! Amen. Pastor: Hear us now, dear Risen Savior, as we join to pray as you have taught us:

Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

Lord’s Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lord’s Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

The Sacrament Pastor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is good and right so to do.

Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) Seasonal Sentence

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) ♫ All: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory. You are my God, and I will exalt you. I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.

Words of Institution

Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. All: Amen.

O Christ, Lamb of God ♫ All: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

I Know that My Redeemer Lives CW #152 Verses 1-8 Text: Samuel Medley, Setting: DUKE STREET Tune: attr. John C. Hatten, c Verse 1: I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my everliving Head! Verse 2: He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save. He lives all glorious in the sky; He lives exalted there on high. Verse 3: He lives to bless me with his love; He lives to plead for me above. He lives, my hungry soul to feed; He lives to help in time of need. Verse 5: 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. Verse 6: He lives my kind, wise, heav'nly friend; He lives and loves me to the end. He lives, and while he lives I'll sing; He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King Verse 7: He lives and grants me daily bread; He lives, and I shall conquer death. He lives my mansion to prepare. He lives to bring me safely there. Verse 8: He lives, all glory to his name; He lives, my Jesus, still the same. Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives; "I know that my Redeemer lives!" Verse 4: He lives to grant me rich supply; He lives to guide me with his eye. He lives to comfort me when faint; He lives to hear my soul's complaint.

Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) All: Amen. Prayer

(Pastor says the blessing) All: Amen. The Blessing

Alleluia! Jesus Lives! CW #153 Verses 1-4 Text: Carl B. Garve, Setting: FRED TIL BOD Tune: Ludvig M. Lindeman, Verse 3: Jesus lives! Why do you weep? Why that sad and frequent sigh? He who died our brother here Lives our brother still on high, Lives forever to bestow Blessings on his Church below. Verse 1: Alleluia! Jesus lives! He is now the living one; From the gloomy house of death Forth the conqueror has gone, Bright forerunner to the skies Of his people, yet to rise. Verse 2: Jesus lives! Let all rejoice; Praise him ransomed ones of earth. Praise him in a nobler song, Cherubim of heav'nly birth. Praise the Victor-King, whose sway Sin and death and hell obey. Verse 4: Jesus lives! And thus, my soul, Life is yours eternally; Joined to him, your living head, Where he is, you too shall be; You with him at his right hand Victor over death shall stand.

Silent Prayer

Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, April 5 th Our Savior rises to prove His victory, and ours!