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Easter Sunrise 2018
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
April 1, 2018.
Welcome!
Service of Light
Invocation
Invocation
P: In the name of the Father
and of the + Son and of the
Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Easter Acclamation
Easter Acclamation
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: Beloved in the Lord, on this
most holy morning, in
which Our Lord Jesus
passed over from death
into life, we are gathered
here in worship and in prayer.
P: Beloved in the Lord, on this
most holy morning, ...
This is the Resurrection of
the Lord in which, ...
This is the Resurrection of
the Lord in which, by
hearing His Word and
celebrating His
Sacraments, we share in
His victory over death.
The paschal candle is lit.
This candle is l...
The paschal candle is lit.
This candle is lit on Easter Sunday and thereafter for all services during the 50 days of Easter. It is also lighted at other times of the year for special occasions such as baptisms and funerals.
Lux Christi
Lux Christi
A: The light of Christ.
C: Thanks be to God.
Exsultet
Exsultet
A: Rejoice now, all you heav'nly choirs
of angels; rejoice now, all creation;
sound forth, trumpet of salvation,
and proclaim the triumph of our King.
Rejoice too, all the earth, in
the radiance of the light n...
Rejoice too, all the earth, in
the radiance of the light now
poured upon you and made
brilliant by the brightness of
the everlasting King; know
that the ancient darkness
has been forever banished.
Rejoice, O Church of Christ,
clothed in the brightness of
this light; let all this house
of God ring out with
rejoicing, with the praises
of all God's faithful people.
Rejoice, O Church of Christ,
clothed ...
P: Alleluia, Christ has
risen as he said
C: He has risen from
the dead. Alleluia.
P: Alleluia, Christ has
risen as he sa...
P: Give thanks to the
Lord, for He is good:
C: His love endures
forever.
P: Give thanks to the
Lord, for He is go...
P: This is the day
the Lord has made,
C: Let us rejoice
and be glad in it.
P: This is the day
the Lord has ma...
P: Blessed is He who
comes in the name ...
P: Blessed is He who
comes in the name of
the Lord.
C: From the house of
the Lord we bless You.
P: Alleluia, Christ has
risen, as He said.
C: He has risen from
the dead. Alleluia.
P: Alleluia, Christ has
risen, as He sa...
Entrance Hymn
"Jesus Christ Is Risen…"
(repeat as necessary)
LSB 457
Entrance Hymn
"Jesus Christ Is Risen...
1 Jesus Christ is ris’n today,
Alleluia!
Our triumpha...
1 Jesus Christ is ris’n today,
Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day,
Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross,
Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss.
Alleluia!
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing,
Allelu...
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing,
Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav’nly king,
Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave,
Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save.
Alleluia!
3 But the pains which He endured,
Allelu...
3 But the pains which He endured,
Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured;
Alleluia!
Now above the sky He’s king,
Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing.
Alleluia!
4 Sing we to our God above,
Alleluia!
Praise etern...
4 Sing we to our God above,
Alleluia!
Praise eternal as His love;
Alleluia!
Praise Him, all ye heav’nly host,
Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia!
(end)
Service of the Word
Kyrie
LSB 186
Hymn of Praise
"Glory to God ..."
LSB 946
1 Glory to God,
we give You thanks and praise;
Of heav’nly joy and
earthly peace we sing.
We worship You,
to You our hearts we raise,
Lord God, almighty Father, heav’nly King.
1 Glory to God,
we give You thanks and prai...
2 Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father’s only S...
2 Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father’s only Son,
You bore for us the load of
this world’s sin.
O Lamb of God,
Your glorious vict’ry won,
Receive our prayer,
grant us Your peace within.
3 Alone, O Christ,
You only are the Lo...
3 Alone, O Christ,
You only are the Lord,
At God’s right hand
in majesty most high:
Who with the Spirit
worshiped and adored,
With all the heav’nly host we glorify.
(end)
Salutation and Collect of the Day
LSB 189
… one God, now and forever.
please be seated
Old Testament Reading
Exodus 15:1–11
1 Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to t...
1 Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the LORD, saying,
“I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously;
the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.
2 The LORD is my strength
and my song,
and he h...
2 The LORD is my strength
and my song,
and he has become my salvation;
this is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
3 The LORD is a man of war;
the LORD is his na...
3 The LORD is a man of war;
the LORD is his name.
4 “Pharaoh’s chariots and his host he cast into the sea,
and his chosen officers were sunk in the Red Sea.
5 The floods covered them;
they went down into the dept...
5 The floods covered them;
they went down into the depths like a stone.
6 Your right hand, O LORD, glorious in power,
your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy.
7 In the greatness of your majesty you overthr...
7 In the greatness of your majesty you overthrow your adversaries;
you send out your fury; it consumes them like stubble.
8 At the blast of your nostrils the waters piled up;
the floods sto...
8 At the blast of your nostrils the waters piled up;
the floods stood up in a heap;
the deeps congealed in the heart of the sea.
9 The enemy said, ‘I will pursue, I will overta...
9 The enemy said, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake,
I will divide the spoil, my desire shall have its fill of them.
I will draw my sword; my hand shall destroy them.’
10 You blew with your wind; the sea covered th...
10 You blew with your wind; the sea covered them;
they sank like lead in the mighty waters.
11“Who is like you, O LORD, among the go...
11“Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods?
Who is like you, majestic in holiness,
awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?
A: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle
1 Corinthians 15:1–11
1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel...
1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,
2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to t...
2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you as of first importan...
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,
4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day ...
5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.
5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.
6 Then he appeared to more than five hundr...
6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.
7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.
7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostl...
9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to ...
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his gra...
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.
11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and ...
11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
A: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
please stand
Alleluia
LSB 952
please stand
Alleluia
LSB 952
Holy Gospel
John 20:1–18
P: The Holy Gospel according to St.
John, the twentieth chapter.
Holy Gospel
John 20:1–18
1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.
1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdale...
2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the oth...
2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.”
3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they we...
3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went in...
6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, 7 and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself.
8 Then the other disciple, who had reached t...
8 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes.
11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and ...
11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.
13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” S...
15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.”
15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weepi...
16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher).
17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”
16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him ...
18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
18 Mary Magdalene went and announced ...
Nicene
Creed LSB 191
please be seated
Hymn of the Day
"Awake, My Heart, with Gladness"
LSB 467
Hymn of the Day
"Awake, ...
1 Awake, my heart, with gladness,
See what today is done;
Now, after gloom and sadness,
Comes forth the glorious sun.
My Savior there was laid
Where our bed must be made
When to the realms of light
Our spirit wings its flight.
1 Awake, my heart, with gladness,
See wh...
2 The foe in triumph shouted
When Christ lay in the tomb;
But lo, he now is routed,
His boast is turned to gloom.
For Christ again is free;
In glorious victory
He who is strong to save
Has triumphed o’er the grave.
2 The foe in triumph shouted
When Chri...
3 This is a sight that gladdens—
What peace it doth impart!
Now nothing ever saddens
The joy within my heart.
No gloom shall ever shake,
No foe shall ever take
The hope which God’s own Son
In love for me has won.
3 This is a sight that gladdens—
What pea...
4 Now hell, its prince, the devil,
Of all their pow’r are shorn;
Now I am safe from evil,
And sin I laugh to scorn.
Grim death with all its might
Cannot my soul affright;
It is a pow’rless form,
Howe’er it rave and storm.
4 Now hell, its prince, the devil,
Of all the...
5 The world against me rages,
Its fury...
5 The world against me rages,
Its fury I disdain;
Though bitter war it wages,
Its work is all in vain.
My heart from care is free,
No trouble troubles me.
Misfortune now is play,
And night is bright as day.
6 Now I will cling forever
To Christ, my Savior true;
My Lord will leave me never,
Whate’er He passes through.
He rends death’s iron chain;
He breaks through sin and pain;
He shatters hell’s grim thrall;
I follow Him through all.
6 Now I will cling forever
To Christ, my Savior tr...
7 He brings me to the portal
That leads to bliss unto...
7 He brings me to the portal
That leads to bliss untold,
Whereon this rhyme immortal
Is found in script of gold:
“Who there My cross has shared
Finds here a crown prepared;
Who there with Me has died
Shall here be glorified.”
(end)
Sermon
(please stand)
Offertory
LSB 192
please be seated
Offering and Offering Hymn
"Christ the Lo...
Offering and Offering Hymn
"Christ the Lord …"
LSB 469
1 “Christ the Lord
is ris’n today!”
Saints on ear...
1 “Christ the Lord
is ris’n today!”
Saints on earth and angels say;
Raise your joys
and triumphs high;
Sing, ye heav’ns,
and earth, reply.
2 Love’s redeeming
work is done,
Fought the fight,
the battle won;
Lo! Our Sun’s eclipse is o’er;
Lo! He sets in blood no more.
2 Love’s redeeming
work is done,
Fought t...
3 Vain the stone,
the watch, the seal;
Christ hath burst
the gates of hell.
Death in vain forbids His rise;
Christ has opened paradise.
3 Vain the stone,
the watch, the se...
4 Lives again
our glorious King!
Where, O death,
is now thy sting?
Once He died
our souls to save;
Where thy victory, O grave?
4 Lives again
our glorious King!
Where,...
5 Soar we now
where Christ has led;
Foll’wing o...
5 Soar we now
where Christ has led;
Foll’wing our exalted Head.
Made like Him,
like Him we rise;
Ours the cross,
the grave, the skies.
6 Hail the Lord
of earth and heav’n!
Praise to Thee
by both be giv’n!
Thee we greet
triumphant now:
Hail, the resurrection, Thou!
(end)
6 Hail the Lord
of earth and heav’n!
Praise to Th...
please stand
Prayer of the Church
P: Let us pray...
Brief silence.
after each petition:
P: Lord, in Your mercy,
C: hear our prayer.
final petition:
P: Into Your hands … through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C: Amen.
Service of the Sacrament
We will continue the Service of the Sacrament as it appears on pp.194-202 in the Lutheran Service Book. Please remain standing.
Preface
LSB 194
P: It is truly meet,
right, and salutary . . .
evermore praising
You and saying:
P: It is truly meet,
right, and saluta...
Sanctus
LSB 195
The Lord's
Prayer
LSB 196
The Words of Our Lord
LSB 197
P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He
was betrayed, took bread, and when He had
given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the
disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My +
body, which is given for you. This do in
remembrance of Me.”
P: In the same way also He took the cup
after supper, and when He had given
thanks, He gave it to them, saying:
“Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the
new testament in My + blood, which is
shed for you for the forgiveness of
sins. This do, as often as you drink it,
in remembrance of Me.”
P: In the same way also He took the cup
after supp...
Pax Domini
LSB 197
Agnus Dei
LSB 198
please be seated
Distribution
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives" LSB 461
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives" LSB 461
1 I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort
this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives,
who once was dead;
He lives, my ever-living head.
1 I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfo...
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.
2 He lives triumphant
from the gra...
3 He lives to bless
me with His lo...
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.
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.
4 He lives to grant
me rich supp...
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.
5 He lives to silence
all my fears;
He lives ...
6 He lives, my kind,
wise, heav’nly frie...
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.
7 He lives and grants
me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall
conquer death;
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring
me safely there.
7 He lives and grants
me daily brea...
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!
(end)
8 He lives, all glory to His name!
He lives, ...
"The Lamb"
LSB 547
"The Lamb"
LSB 547
1 The Lamb, the Lamb,
O Father, where’s
the sacrifice?
Faith sees, believes
God will provide
the Lamb of price!
1 The Lamb, the Lamb,
O Father, where...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me H...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb
is reigning on His throne!
2 The Lamb, the Lamb,
One perfect
final offering.
The Lamb, the Lamb,
Let earth join heav’n
His praise to sing.
2 The Lamb, the Lamb,
One perfect
final offeri...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me H...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb
is reigning on His throne!
3 The Lamb, the Lamb,
As wayward sheep
their shepherd kill
So still, His will
On our behalf
the Law to fill.
3 The Lamb, the Lamb,
As wayward she...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me H...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb
is reigning on His throne!
4 He sighs, He dies,
He takes my sin
and wretchedness.
He lives, forgives,
He gives me
His own righteousness.
4 He sighs, He dies,
He takes my sin
a...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me H...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb
is reigning on His throne!
5 He rose, He rose,
My heart with thanks
now overflows.
His song prolong
Till ev’ry heart
to Him belong.
5 He rose, He rose,
My heart with than...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me H...
Worthy is the Lamb
whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb
is reigning on His throne!
"Amazing Grace"
LSB 744
"Amazing Grace"
LSB 744
1 Amazing grace—
how sweet the sound—
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost
but now am found,
Was blind but now I see!
1 Amazing grace—
how sweet the sou...
2 The Lord has promised
good to me,
His Word ...
2 The Lord has promised
good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my shield
and portion be
As long as life endures.
3 Through many dangers,
toils, and snares
I have already come;
His grace has brought
me safe thus far,
His grace will lead me home.
3 Through many dangers,
toils, and snar...
4 Yes, when this flesh
and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease,
Amazing grace
shall then prevail
In heaven’s joy and peace.
4 Yes, when this flesh
and heart shall fa...
5 When we’ve been there
ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days
to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
(end)
5 When we’ve been there
ten thousand yea...
"At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing"
(vs. 1-7)
LSB 633
"At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing"
(vs. 1...
1 At the Lamb’s high
feast we sing
Praise to o...
1 At the Lamb’s high
feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who has washed us
in the tide
Flowing from His
piercèd side.
Alleluia!
2 Praise we Him,
whose love divi...
2 Praise we Him,
whose love divine
Gives His sacred
blood for wine,
Gives His body for the feast—
Christ the victim,
Christ the priest.
Alleluia!
3 Where the paschal
blood is poured,
Death’s dread angel
sheathes the sword;
Israel’s hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that
drowns the foe.
Alleluia!
3 Where the paschal
blood is pour...
4 Praise we Christ,
whose blood was shed,
Paschal victim
, paschal bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we manna from above.
Alleluia!
4 Praise we Christ,
whose blood was sh...
5 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!
5 Mighty Victim from the sky,
Hell’s fierce pow’...
6 Now no more can death appall,
Now no more
the grave enthrall;
You have opened paradise,
And Your saints
in You shall rise.
Alleluia!
6 Now no more can death appall,
Now no mo...
7 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!
(end)
7 Easter triumph, Easter joy!
This alone c...
"He's Risen, He's Risen"
LSB 480
"He's Risen, He's Risen"
LSB 480
1 He’s risen, He’s risen,
Christ Jesus, the Lo...
1 He’s risen, He’s risen,
Christ Jesus, the Lord;
He opened death’s prison,
the_incarnate, true Word.
Break forth, hosts of heaven,
in jubilant song
And earth, sea, and mountain
their praises prolong.
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.
2 The foe was triumphant
when on Calva...
3 But short was their triumph;
the Savior aro...
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.
4 O, where is your sting, death?
We fear you ...
4 O, 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.
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:
With Father and Spirit
He ever shall reign.
(end)
5 Then sing your hosannas
and raise your glad voi...
(please stand)
Nunc Dimittis
LSB 199
Special Music???
Thanksgiving
LSB 200
A: Let us pray...
...one God, now and forever.
Salutation and Benedicamus
LSB 201
Benediction
LSB 202
please be seated
Recessional Hymn
"Christ the Lord..."
LSB 463
Recessional Hymn
"Christ t...
1 Christ the Lord is ris’n today;
Allelu...
1 Christ the Lord is ris’n today;
Alleluia!
Christians, hasten on your way;
Alleluia!
Offer praise with love replete,
Alleluia!
At the paschal victim’s feet.
Alleluia!
2 For the sheep the Lamb has bled,
Allelu...
2 For the sheep the Lamb has bled,
Alleluia!
Sinless in the sinner’s stead.
Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is ris’n on high;
Alleluia!
Now He lives, no more to die.
Alleluia!
3 Hail, the victim undefiled,
Allelu...
3 Hail, the victim undefiled,
Alleluia!
God and sinners reconciled,
Alleluia!
When contending death and life,
Alleluia!
Met in strange and awesome strife.
Alleluia!
4 Christians, on this holy day,
Alleluia!
All yo...
4 Christians, on this holy day,
Alleluia!
All your grateful homage pay;
Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is ris’n on high;
Alleluia!
Now He lives, no more to die.
Alleluia!
(end)