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Reformation Lutheran Church The Heart of Christ in the Heart of the City

Easter Sunday – April 4, 2021 9:00am

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you for worshiping at home with us. This resource is meant to help us all share in worship even though we can’t be together in person. If you’re able, you may also want to join us online. We’ll be live streaming this order of worship at 9:00am on Sunday at www.facebook.com/reformationlasvegas

As we continue to adapt to the decline in COVID-19 and adjust office procedures and worship schedules, we want to hear from you. Please be assured that communications to the church office will be received and answered as quickly as possible. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can always email [email protected] or call 702-732-2052. You can also reach Pastor Jason’s cell phone at 702-443-0582.

PRELUDE March in F G.F. Handel (with Kurt Tumbagahan, trumpet) PROCESSIONAL HYMN Christ is Risen Alleluia Hymn #382

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THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are raised with him to new life. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning you created us in your image and planted us in a well-watered garden. In the desert you promised pools of water for the parched, and you gave us water from the rock. When we did not know the way, you sent the Good Shepherd to lead us to still waters. At the cross, you watered us from Jesus’ wounded side, and on this day, you shower us again with the water of life.

We praise you for your salvation through water and the Word, for the water in this font, and for all water everywhere. Bathe us in your forgiveness, grace, and love. Satisfy the thirsty, and give us the life only you can give.

To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

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.

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*PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Holy Lord Jesus, on this day we rejoice in your glory and stand in awe of how you have transformed this world with your dying and your rising. Receive our joyful praise. Alleluia! Amen.

CHILDREN’S SERMON

SPECIAL MUSIC I Know That My Redeemer Liveth G.F. Handel (with Kurt Tumbagahan, trumpet)

READING A reading from Isaiah 25:6-9: 6 On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. 7 And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; 8 he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken. 9 It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL The Holy Gospel according to Luke 24:1-12 Glory to you, O Lord.

1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again." 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.

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11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON “Re-Membered” Pastor Jason Adams

HYMN OF THE DAY Now the Green Blade Rises ELW 379

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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.

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We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Pass the peace in the comments! Post an emoji or comment as we share the peace of Christ!

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OFFERING

Our mission to bless and serve our neighbors matters now more than ever.

You can give your offering online to Reformation at www.reformationlasvegas.org

Using the Give+ App (simply giving) on your smart phone:

1. Download the free mobile app from the App Store or

Google Play by searching for “GivePlus.”

2. Locate our church by ZIP code (89104) or name.

3. Donate! or by mail to:

Reformation Lutheran Church 580 E. Saint Louis Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity!

OFFERTORY Christ the Lord is Risen Again arr. G. Smith

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OFFERING PRAYER Gracious God, you bless us with gifts of guidance, new life, growth in grace, and fruitful labor. Accept the first fruits of time and toil, field and orchard we offer here. Bless and multiply these gifts to our nurture and the care of your creation; for the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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Blessed are you, O God… creator of heaven and earth. You rescued your covenant people, led them on all their journeys, and taught them by the prophets. You so loved the world that you gave your only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 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, he 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.

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As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pour out your Holy Spirit in this meal, and make us one in this community of faith and with your people throughout the world.

Glory and praise to you, O God, Author of life, Word made flesh, Power of the Most High, now and forever. Amen.

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.

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DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION

P This is the banquet, and all is now ready.

The pastors will distribute communion in pre-packaged cups (wafer & juice). After all have been distributed, they will announce:

This is the body of Christ, given for you. This is the blood of Christ, shed for you.

You may consume the wafer, and drink the juice.

Communion assistants will collect remaining materials as we sing:

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SONG AFTER COMMUNION

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. O God, in this holy communion you have welcomed us into your presence, nourished us with words of mercy, and fed us at your table. Amid the cares of this life, strengthen us to love you with all our heart, serve our neighbors with a willing spirit, and honor the earth you have made; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor, smile on you, and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

SENDING HYMN Jesus Christ is Risen Today ELW 365

Join us in the courtyard after worship for a (socially distanced)

Easter Egg Hunt for the kids!

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SENDING Go in peace. Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE Ode to Joy (from Symphony No. 9) L. van Beethoven

Preaching today: Pastor Jason Adams Worship: Pastor Matt Metevelis

Music: Dr. Alexandria Le

Next Sunday: April 11th

Luke 12:13-35 Second Sunday of Easter

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Reformation Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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Online Attendance Our Facebook live Sunday worship online (3/28) has been viewed

over 150 times!

PRAYERS

Please remember in prayer: Tony, Taylor, Maxine, sister Chris, Lois’ sister Gail, Christy Lyn’s father Eldon, Kristine Bailey, Paul

Hansen’s sister Ruth and family, Pastor Marta’s niece Rachel and family, Kelly Dailey, Helen’s nephew Stephen, Sharon Graf, Bill

Graf, Andy Windes, Sara Siller, Anita & Mark, Dennis Geiter, Stephen Sappington, Carla, Pete Geloff, Pat Ward, Jeremy Filer,

Mark Jones, Levi Billsie, Peggy & Wendell Edwards, Debbie Schultz, & Cris Champion.

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Our Sunday Bible Study continues NEXT WEEK as we discuss the next chapter int he story of King David. We’ll hear of his struggles to lead faithfully and his all-too-human transgressions. The discussion happens on Zoom Sundays at 10:30am, or follow along on our Facebook group.

Click the link in your email to find us!

Sunday Bible Study

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GriefShare, a 13-week faith-based seminar and support group meets Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM. This on-line Zoom group

helps those struggling with the death of a loved one.For more information or to register, contact the church office at

(702) 732-2052.

Our church office will be closed on Easter Monday, April 5th.

Hundreds of Christian denominations and dozens of non-Christian traditions have

followers in the United States. How do we view this wide variety of beliefs and practices? How does the Lutheran

tradition compare with others?

Read along with us and join the discussion Monday evenings at 6:30pm on Zoom or in our Facebook chat group.

Books are available for $10 each.

Reformation Readers Returns April

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13 - Kent Larson15 - Lily Adams29 - Audra Rael

19 - Dany Stevenson20 - Mark Jones

29 - Noah Metevelis

Happy Birthday!

3 - Roger & Kristine Bailey13 - Jeri & Ralph Brown

24 - James & Joanne Stover

Happy Anniversary!

THANK YOU FOR THE EASTER LILIES The Easter Lilies decorating our

worship space this morning are given by: Kent & Marsha Larson

Penny Hovick Maxine Harju Helen Smith

Pat York Kay Carl

Rebekah Johnson The Metevelis Family

The Adams Family