Religion & Spirituality
Easter 2 Sunday, April 19, 2020 Welcome Easter Proclamation Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Hymn: Christ Has Risen, Alleluia! ELW 364 1. Christ has arisen, alleluia. Rejoice and praise him, alleluia. For our redeemer burst from the tomb, even from death, dispelling its gloom. Refrain: Let us sing praise to him with endless joy. Death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia! 2. For three long days the grave did its worst until its strength by God was dispersed. He who gives life did death undergo, and in its conquest his might did show. Refrain 3. The angel said to them, “Do not fear. You look for Jesus who is not here. See for your selves the tomb is all bare. Only the grave clothes are lying there.” Refrain Prayer of the Day Almighty and eternal God, you fill us with the Holy Spirit, the Life-Breath of the world. Grant us courage to share the Holy Spirit with others through our word and deeds. In the name of the wounded and risen Jesus Amen Gospel reading John 20:19-31 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. Word of God. Word of Life. Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Message Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Amen. Hymn Christ Has Risen, Alleluia! ELW 364 4. ”Go spread the news: he’s not in the grave. He has arisen this world to save. Jesus’ redeeming labors are done. Even the battle with sin is won.” Refrain: Let us sing praise to him with endless joy. Death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia! 5. Christ has arisen to set us free. Alleluia, to him raises be. Jesus is living! Let us all sing; he reins triumphant, heavenly king. Refrain Prayers of Intercession Uplifted by your promise of hope, healing, and resurrection, we pray for the needs of the church and the world to God who raised Jesus to new life. Breathe life in us, O God, and guide us to unity and harmony so we might respect and cherish our commonalities through all humanity. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Breathe life in us, O God, as often we prioritize financial gain & convenience over listening to the groaning of the earth, and our siblings. Inspire us to care for the world you have made so all creation may thrive. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Breathe life in us, O God, that nations generously offer refuge and peace for all, especially those without a homeland or place of safety. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Breathe life in us, O God, that we may hear the cries of all who are incarcerated, addicted, affected by mental illness, chronic suffering, grief, and all in need, especially … Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Breathe life in us, O God, to pursue peace throughout the world. Bless the work of missionaries, healthcare professionals, activists, relief workers, and all essential employees who find themselves in harm’s way. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Breathe life in us, O God, as we remember all who have died. Comfort their families, and send the peace you have promised. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. With bold confidence in your breath and your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace The Peace of the living Christ be with you always, And also with you. Lord's Prayer Jesus remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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, for ever and ever. Amen Hymn Alleluia! Sing to Jesus ELW 392 v 1-3 1. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; his the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia@ his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! The songs of peace full Zion thunder like a mighty flood: “Jesus out of ev’ry nation has redeemed us by his blood.” 2. Alleluia! Not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us; faith believes nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o’er, shall our hearts forget his promise; “I am with you evermore.” 3. Alleluia! Bread of heaven, here on earth our food, our stay. Alleluia! Here the sinful flee to you from day to day. Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth’s redeemer, hear our plea where the songs of all the sinners sweep across the crystal sea. Blessing May the One who brought forth Jesus from the dead raise you to new life, fill you with life-breath and hope, and turn your mourning into dancing. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.