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: StLuke@thuntek.net

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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Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible,

copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ

in the United States of America. Used by permission.

All rights reserved worldwide.

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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

pastorchristaabq@gmail.com

pastorwayneabq@gmail.com

Pauleta Hendrickson, Director of Music Ministries

Nancy Granert, Organist ☩ Patricia Oakley, Interim Organist

Clara Byom, Saturday Music Leader

www.stlukeabq.org ☩ stluke@thuntek.net

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.”