Emmanuel Lutheran Church

140 Cherry Avenue, NW – Warren, Ohio 44485Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

Organist & Choirmaster: Dean C. Hunt

THE RESSURECTION OF OUR LORD, 12 APRIL 2020

12 April 2020 + The Resurrection of Our Lord + 10:00 A.M. ~ Easter Sunday ~ Legend: P =Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector “HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”

GATHERING ORGAN VOLUNTARY LIGHTING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLEAlleluia! Jesus Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia!

Do not seek the living among the dead. Jesus Christ is the living Lord. Alleluia!

Jesus said, “This is the will of my Father that all who see the Son and believes In him should have eternal life: and I will raise them up at the last day.” Lord, let us always have your light so we may live a life of faith and truth.(The presiding minister traces the inscription on the paschal candle.)

Christ, yesterday and today, (+) the beginning (Alpha) and the ending (Omega).To him belongs all time and all ages;To him belongs glory and dominion now and forever. Amen.Alleluia! Jesus Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

THE OPENING HYMN

(EASTER HYMN)

GREETING

He is risen, alleluia!He is risen indeed. Alluluia!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. HYMN OF PRAISE “THIS IS THE FEAST”

THE PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: 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, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN.

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +(AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD.)

THE FIRST READING Acts 10:34-43

PSALM Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.

Let Israel now proclaim, "His mercy endures forever."

The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.

There is a sound of exultation and victory in the tents of the righteous:

"The right hand of the LORD has triumphed! The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD has triumphed!"

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

The LORD has punished me sorely, but he did not hand me over to death.

Open for me the gates of righteousness;

I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the LORD. "This is the gate of the LORD;

he who is righteous may enter." I will give thanks to you, for you answered me

and have become my salvation. The same stone which the builders rejected

has become the chief cornerstone. This is the LORD's doing,

and it is marvelous in our eyes. This is day which the LORD has made;

Let us rejoice and be glad in it. THE SECOND READING COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 FOLLOWING THE READING:

P:THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD.

Please stand as you are able.THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 28:1-10

GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENTP:+ The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 28th chapter. ++

P: The Gospel of the Lord. After the Reading

THE SERMON “JESUS’ RESURRECTION – SIGNAL OF A NEW AGE” (MATTHEW 28:1-10 )

THE REV. EUGENE A. KOENE

►AFTER THE SERMON A MUSICAL REFLECTION WILL BE PLAYED ◄ BEFORE THE HYMN OF THE DAY.

HYMN OF THE DAY

PROFESSION OF FAITH NICENE CREED

P: Living together in trust and hope we confess our faith. 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 salvationhe came down from heaven,was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Maryand became truly human.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the scriptures;he ascended into heavenand 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 Sonwho 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

P: Rejoicing in the resurrection of Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence.

P: We pray for the church. Unite all Christians in our shared calling to proclaim the gospel Raise up women and men to serve as faithful leaders. Make us bold witnesses to the resurrection. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.P: For the earth. Renew your creation with seasonable weather and growth. Protect plants and animals from the damage of excessive heat or cold, drought or flooding, windstorm or hail. Lord, in your mercy,C: hear our prayer.P: For the nations. Bring peace to communities torn apart by warfare (especially). Guide all refugees to safety. Bolster the courage of those who put themselves in danger to preserve the lives of others. Lord, in your mercy,C: hear our prayer.P: For those in need. Shelter the homeless. Protect those who suffer abuse or neglect. Befriend the lonely. Give peace to the dying, comfort the bereaved, and heal the sick (especially). Lord, in your mercy,C: hear our prayer.P: For this assembly. Free us from fear, and renew us in faith. Bless the newly baptized, those who seek to know your love, and all who come to your holy table. Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer. Here other intercessions may be offered.P: With thanksgiving, we remember those who have died (especially) and all who yearn for the fullment of your Easter promise of resurrection and life. Lord, in your mercy,C: hear our prayer.P: Joining our voices with your faithful ones in every time and place, we offer our prayers in the name of the Risen One, Christ our Lord. C: AMEN

(All who are able may kneel)

(Silence for reflection)

C: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we

may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(The Pastor speaks the Declaration of Grace)

P: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us, and has given his only Son to die for us, and for his sake forgives us all our sins. To those who believe on his Name, he gives power to become children of God, and bestows upon them his Holy Spirit. All who believe, and are baptized, shall be saved. Grant this, Lord, to us all. C: AMEN

PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNIONTHE BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. C: AMEN.

THE RECESSIONAL HYMN

(LASST UNS ERFREUEN)

THE DISMISSAL A: Go in peace. Share the good news! Alleluia! Alleluia!C: Thanks be to God. Alleluia ! Alleluia !

THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY DEAN C. HUNT