Traditional Easter Service 04 09 2023 SHEPHERD OF THE PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

00:00 - Sunday Morning Worship April 9, 2023 9:00 a.m. Resurrection of our Lord Prelude “Alleluia Jesus Lives” By Cathy Moklebust Adult Handbells with Miguel Rodriguez, flute (please stand as you are able) Thanksgiving for Baptism 10:08 - He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia Opening Hymn “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” ELW 365 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 O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (please be seated) Children’s Message Reading Reader: The Reading today is from Colossians 3 21:20 - Anthem “Easter Day Alleluia!” arr. Benjamin Harlan Adult Choir with Zach Hommel, trumpet Psalm Reader: The Psalm today is from 118 Gospel Acclamation “The Strife is O’er the Battle Done” v. 1 ELW 366 Gospel: Matthew 28 28:26 - The Message Pastor Ryan Mackey 40:57 - Hymn Of The Day “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” ELW 367 The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and 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 of God, Light of 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, and 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. The Prayers Passing Of The Peace Presiding Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Congregation: And also with you. Greet one another: “Peace be with you.” Offering “Come See the Risen King” Adult Choir Offering Prayer Assisting Minister: Generous God, in this meal you offer your very self. We give thanks for these gifts of the earth. In the breaking of this bread reveal to us the Risen One. In the pouring of this wine pour us out in service to the world through Christ our Lord. Amen. 51:44 - Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution The Lord’s Prayer 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. Communion Distribution Distribution Music “Now the Green Blade Rises” arr. J. Wayne Kerr Flute and Piano “At the Lambs High Feast We Sing” ELW 362 01:06:16 - Post-Communion Blessing Prayer Assisting Minister: Gracious God, in you we live and move and have our being. With your word and this meal of grace, you have nourished our life together. Strengthen us to show your love and serve the world in Jesus’ name. Amen. Benediction Sending Hymn “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” vv. 1-3, 7, and 8 ELW 619 Dismissal He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia Assisting Minister: Go in peace. Serve the Risen One. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Postlude