The Resurrection of Our Lord

Easter Sunday

April 12, 2020 10:30 AM

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Bronx, New York

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In the Name of Jesus

Brief Order of Confession and Forgiveness P: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen.

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But, if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(Together, we seek God’s forgiveness, quietly reflecting upon those sins of which we are aware and those sins which we committed, yet cannot recall.)

P: Most merciful God, C: we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

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Opening Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide --LSB 482

Text and tune: Public domain

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Liturgy of the Holy Word

Apostolic Greeting P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. Kyrie P: Lord, have mercy. Together: C: Lord, have mercy. P: In peace, we pray to the Lord, together: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For peace from above and for our salvation, we pray to the Lord, together: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For the peace of the world, the faith of God’s church, and for our unity, we pray to the Lord, together: C: Lord, have mercy. P: For our holy house of God and for all who offer their worship and praise, we pray to the Lord, together: C: Lord, have mercy. P: Help and save, Lord, comfort, defend as we lift our voices and sing, “A – men,” together: C: A – men. Gloria (Hymn of Praise): This Is The Feast (Divine Service – Setting One)

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P: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ is risen! C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of the Day P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

P: Let us pray… C: Amen.

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Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 31:1-6 At that time, says the Lord, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and

they shall be my people. Thus says the Lord: The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin Israel! Again you shall take your tamborines, and go forth in the dance of the merrymakers. Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant, and shall enjoy the fruit. For 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.’

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for | he is good; for his steadfast love endures for | ever! Let | Israel say, “His steadfast love endures for | ever.” The Lord is my strength | and my song; he has become my sal- | vation. Glad songs of salvation are in the tents of the | righteous: “The right hand of the Lord does | valiantly, the right hand of the | Lord exalts, the right hand of the Lord does | valiantly!” I shall not die, but | I shall live, and recount the deeds | of the Lord. The Lord has disciplined me se | verely, but he has not given me o | ver to death. Open to me the gates of | righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks | to the Lord. This is the gate | of the Lord; the righteous shall en | ter through it. I thank you that you have | answered me and have become my sal | vation. The stone that the builders re- | jected

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has become the | cornerstone. This is the Lord's | doing; it is marvelous | in our eyes. This is the day that the | Lord has made; let us rejoice and be | glad in it.

Glory be to the Father and | to the Son* and to the Holy | Spirit; as it was in the be- | ginning,*is now, and will be forever. | Amen. Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43

Peter began to speak to the gentiles: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

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Verse (Please stand and follow the holy cross.) P: Allelu – Allelu – Allelu – Alleluia! C: Praise We The LORD! (2X)

P: Praise We The LORD! C: Alleluia! (4X) Holy Gospel: John 20:1-18 (Please stand.)

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 20th chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord.

(after the reading) P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. P: Allelu – Allelu – Allelu – Alleluia! C: Praise We The LORD! (2X)

P: Praise We The LORD! C: Alleluia! (4X) Sermon (Followed by Silence for prayer & meditation) Hymn of the Day: Lamb Of God --Vertical Church Band You came from heaven’s throne, Aquainted with our sorrow. To trade the debt we owed, Your suffering for our freedom. The Lamb of God, in my place! Your blood poured out, my sin erased! It was my death you died, I am raised to life, Hallelujah, the Lamb of God!

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My name upon your heart. My shame upon your shoulders. The power of sin undone, The cross for my salvation! The Lamb of God, in my place! Your blood poured out, my sin erased! It was my death you died, I am raised to life, Hallelujah, the Lamb of God! There is no greater love! There is no greater love! The savior lifted up! There is no greater love! (2X) The Lamb of God, in my place! Your blood poured out, my sin erased! It was my death you died, I am raised to life, Hallelujah, the Lamb of God! (2X)

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The Apostles’ Creed P: Together, let us confess our faith in the words of the Apostles’ Creed. C: I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of the Church The Lord’s Prayer P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: C: 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

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Luther’s Morning Prayer P: Together, let us pray the Morning Prayer. C: I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen. Doxology -- LSB 805

Tune and text: Public domain. Benediction P: Almighty God – the Father, the Son , and the Holy Spirit – bless you now and forever. C: Amen.

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Closing Hymn: Thank You Lord -- Israel Houghton

Oh Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus! Oh hallelujah! Our God saves! Oh Hallelujah! Highest praises! Oh hallelujah! We give thanks! I'm grateful for who You are and all You've done! Thank you, Lord, for saving me! Thank you, Lord, for saving me! O my soul cries “Hallelujah!” Thank you, Lord, for saving me! Oh Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus! Oh hallelujah! Our God saves! Oh Hallelujah! Highest praises! Oh hallelujah! We give thanks! I'm grateful for who You are and all You've done! Thank you, Lord, for saving me! Thank you, Lord, for saving me! O my soul cries “Hallelujah!” Thank you, Lord, for saving me! You've been so good, You've been so good, I thank You Lord, I thank You! My heart is full, My heart is full, I love You Lord, I love You!

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Thank you, Lord, for saving me! Thank you, Lord, for saving me! O my soul cries “Hallelujah!” Thank you, Lord, for saving me! How can I forget, how can I forget what You've done for me, You are faithful! Never failed me yet, never failed me yet, You are good to me and I'm grateful, grateful! A: Alleluia! Christ is risen! C: He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting Two from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #31242. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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