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St. Luke Lutheran Church Albuquerque, New Mexico
Easter Sunday 12 April 2020
St. Luke RADIANT (e-worship)
He has been raised from the dead!
Matthew 28:7b
ST. LUKE RADIANT (e-worship) 9100 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-2621 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.stlukeabq.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlukeabq/
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Welcome and Announcements
Welcome to St. Luke Radiant! On this Blessed Easter Sunday, we will celebrate “Lutheran
Household Communion.” Although we are showing our love for
neighbor by not gathering physically, we nevertheless are able
to receive the sacrament physically and fully, each in our own
household. As Martin Luther wrote in his Small Catechism,
“These words, (“given for you” and “shed for you for the
forgiveness of sin”) when accompanied by the physical eating
and drinking, are the essential thing in the sacrament, and
whoever believes these very words has what they declare and
state, namely, “forgiveness of sin.”
By hearing these words of our Lord Jesus Christ spoken during our worship service, and by
physically receiving ordinary bread and ordinary wine (or grape juice) in our own households,
we believe the Holy Spirit unites those whom physical distance and health concerns must
separate, and Jesus Christ again humbles himself to become fully present to each of us, and all
of us together.
Before this Easter worship starts, each household is encouraged to prepare:
For the Lighting of the Paschal Candle:
A candle & matches or a lighter
For the Blessing of the Baptismal Font (during the Children’s Message):
A pitcher (or a glass) of water and an empty bowl.
For the Sacrament of Holy Communion:
A plate with one slice, piece, or loaf of bread to be broken and shared, and enough cups
of wine (either red or white is fine) or grape juice for each participant. Cover everything
with a clean cloth or napkin.
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Prelude Christ is arisen (Christ ist Erstanden) arr. Bradley P. Lehman (1964- )
The Liturgy of Light
The ancient greeting of Easter is proclaimed three times, getting louder each time:
Alleluia, Christ is Risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Alleluia, Christ is Risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Alleluia, Christ is Risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
As the paschal candle is lit,
you are invited to light the candle you have prepared in your own home
The inscription on the Paschal Candle is traced by the pastor, while saying:
Jesus Christ, yesterday and today, the beginning and the ending, Alpha and Omega; all time
belongs to him, and all ages; to Jesus Christ be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen
May the light of Christ who rises this day in glory scatter the darkness of our hearts and minds.
Easter Litany
The shadows seized a body: And found it was God.
They reached for earth: And what they held was heaven.
They took what they could see: It was what no one sees.
Where is death’s goad? Where is the shadow’s victory?
Christ is risen: The world below is in ruins.
Christ is risen: The spirits of evil are fallen.
Christ is risen: The angels of God are rejoicing.
Christ is risen: The tombs are void of their dead.
Christ has indeed arisen from the dead, the first of those who sleep:
Glory and power are his forever and ever. Amen
- (Hippolytus of Rome, Early 3rd century)
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Hymn ELW 382 Christ is Risen Alleluia! verses 1 and 4
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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.
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray.
God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the
Lord of life. Help us to grow as your people into the fullness of eternal life with you, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
First Reading (Responsive reading) Jeremiah 31:1-6 1At that time, says the LORD, I will be the God of all the families of Israel,
and they shall be my people.
2Thus says the Lord: The people who survived the sword
found grace in the wilderness;
when Israel sought for rest, 3the LORD appeared to him from far away.
I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
4Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin Israel!
Again you shall take your tambourines, and go forth in the dance of the merrymakers.
5Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria;
the planters shall plant, and shall enjoy the fruit.
6For there shall be a day when sentinels will call in the hill country of Ephraim:
“Come, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God.”
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Psalm Psalm 118: 1-2;16-17; 22-24 paraphrased
Let Us Rejoice Marty Haugen
Refrain
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his mercy endures forever;
Let the house of Israel say:
“His mercy endures forever.” Refrain
The hand of the Lord has struck with pow’r,
his right hand is exalted,
I shall not die but live anew,
declaring the works of the Lord. Refrain
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone,
the Lord of love and mercy
has brought wonder to our eyes! Refrain
Second Reading Colossians 3:1-4 1If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at
the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on
earth, 3for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ who is your
life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Children’s Message
The filling of the baptismal font, the hope of baptisms to come, sealed with
the cross of Christ FOREVER!
Gospel Acclamation Let Us Rejoice Marty Haugen
Holy Gospel Matthew 28:1-10
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the twenty-eighth chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
1After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other
Mary went to see the tomb. 2And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the
Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance
was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4For fear of him the guards shook and
became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you
are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.
Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised
from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is
my message for you.” 8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his
disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of
his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my
brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon “Needing Easter” Pastor Christa
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Hymn of the Day This Easter Celebration
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The Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed is appropriate during Advent, Christmas, Easter, and on festival days.
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
Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all
times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
Prayer Hymn W&P 27 Cares Chorus
- response after each petition: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
- response after the final petition: Amen.
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Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
Within a household, we greet one another with a sign of God’s peace and
remember our siblings scattered across Albuquerque and throughout the world
Offering
We are invited to joyfully give our tithes and offerings to join in God’s unceasing mission
through the Church. We may send gifts directly to St. Luke via mail or contribute via our online
giving resources on our church website http://stlukeabq.org/.
Our St. Luke “bucket of change” offerings for April will go to ELCA World Hunger,
even now – especially now, we share with those in need at home and around the world.
Offertory Hymn ELW 206 Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise
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LUTHERAN HOUSEHOLD COMMUNION
Each household uncovers the wine and bread prepared earlier.
All participants join in the parts printed in bold.
The 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.
Eucharistic Prayer and Words of Institution
Gathered in Christ’s name in our households, we pray our many tables would become your
One Holy Table, O LORD. With the beloved St. Luke family throughout this city, with Lutheran
and other Christian households throughout the world, together also with angels, archangels
and all the company of heaven, we praise your name O God, and join in one unending hymn:
Sanctus:
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This Easter morning, we remember with thanksgiving that, “In the night in which he was
betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples,
saying:
‘Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.’
Again, after supper, Jesus took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:
‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the
forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.’”
This is the supper of our Lord Jesus Christ. This same bread and cup, shared in households
throughout this city, and throughout the world, are here also given for us. Remembering
Christ’s love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
We pray for the gift of God’s Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among God’s people
throughout the world. Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by
your Spirit, in your church, without end. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:
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.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
Invitation to Communion
Come to the banquet. Receive Christ Jesus today. Amen.
Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
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 world;
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
Grant us peace.
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The Distribution of Communion
Please distribute the bread and the wine in each household, saying to
each person:
The body of Christ, given for you, the blood of Christ, shed for you.
Communion Hymn ELW 167 Now the Feast and Celebration
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Communion Blessing
May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
Amen.
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray.
Life-giving God, you have fed us with your word, and our hearts burn within us. Through this
meal you have opened us to your presence. Now send us forth to share the gifts of Easter with
all in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SENDING
Blessing (Benediction)
-response after the prayer: Amen.
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Sending Hymn ELW 365 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today verses 1-3
DISMISSAL
Christ is risen, just as he said.
Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
Postlude Voluntary, William Boyce (1710-1779) and Fugue, G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
9100 Menaul Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-2233
Phone: (505) 299-2621 ☩ Fax: (505) 271-2831
Pastor Christa von Zychlin and Pastor Wayne Nieminen, Pastors
Pauleta Hendrickson, Director of Music Ministries
Nancy Granert, Organist ☩ Patricia Oakley, Interim Organist
Clara Byom, Saturday Music Leader
www.stlukeabq.org ☩ [email protected]
Notes on the Prelude: This piece begins with a rumbling in the pedal, evoking the rolling of the
stone away and then progresses into an arrangement of Christ Ist Erstanden (Christ is Arisen).
The arrangement is based on a piece in the Buxheim Organ Book (c. 1470), one of the earliest
printed organ books.
Notes on the Postlude: The fugue is from a collection of Voluntaries published after Handel’s
death and attributed to him. It is combined with a movement from Boyce to create a full
Voluntary. Such composite voluntaries were not uncommon in the 18th century.
Notes on bulletin cover: Photography by St. Luke member, Gil Quintana, is “a composite of
several of my photos. The cross is an ancient Celtic cross from the early church on the island of
Iona, Scotland. The sky is a New Mexican sky. The flowers are from my neighborhood,
Switzerland, and a flower show at the Albuquerque Garden Center. The Yellow Warbler and the
Mountain Bluebird photos are from Canada but those birds can also be found here in NM.”