I thank You, My Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also, from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. Into Your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen!

Welcome to Faith Lutheran Church! We’re glad to be able to worship with you! We pray that our time together may build each of us up in faith in Jesus Christ and encourage one another in our service to Him in our lives.

The order of worship is printed in this bulletin. Except for the opening and closing hymns, you'll find the hymns in Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal. The entire service is also projected on the screen.

We thank the Lord that there are multiple ways for us to come together as a congregation in Christ to worship our Risen Lord and Savior. May the Lord richly bless you today as you worship wherever you may be!

You might ask, “What does ‘Easter’ mean?” While the origins of the word itself are a bit dubious, the reason we celebrate is clear: Today we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. On this Sunday we rejoice that Jesus rose from the dead and we will too!

“Christ is risen!” “He is risen indeed! Alleluia!” These ancient phrases, known as the Paschal (Easter) greeting, have been customary salutations among Christians on Easter morning since the days of the early Church. This greeting adorns our worship today, too. The words “He is risen!” remind us of the joyous news we celebrate at Easter: Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope, joy, peace and eternal life. He is risen indeed!

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Happy Easter!

Luther’s Morning Prayer

Welcome to Faith Lutheran Church!

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Opening Hymn #720: Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands

℗ In the name of the Father and of the Son (†) and of the Holy Spirit. © Amen!

The Invocation

The Liturgy for the Resurrection of Our Lord

℗ Beloved in the Lord, we have sinned against our God,

© And we are surely deserving of eternal death.

℗ But Jesus was delivered over to death for our sins,

© And raised to life for our justification.

℗ God raised Him from the dead, freeing Him from the agony of death,

© Because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him.

℗ God will credit righteousness also to us—

© For us who believe in Him Who raised Jesus our Lord from

the dead.

℗ Jesus Himself said that whoever believes in Him shall not perish,

© But have eternal life.

℗ Upon this, your confession, I announce the grace of God to you. By the merits of our Risen Lord—Jesus Christ—your sins are forgiven and you are an heir of eternal life in the name of the Father and of the Son (†) and of the Holy Spirit!

© Amen!

℗ The Lord be with you.

© And also with you.

℗ Let us pray: Almighty God, by the glorious resurrection of Your Son Jesus

Christ You conquered death and opened the gate to eternal life. Grant that we may walk in newness of life and ever rejoice in the hope of sharing His glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to Whom, with You and the Holy Spirit be power and dominion and glory and praise now and forever!

© Amen!

The Prayer of the Day

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The First Lesson: Jonah 2:2-9

℗ This is the Word of our Lord!

© Thanks be to God!

The prophet Jonah found himself caught in the struggle between life and death. Trapped in the belly of a giant fish for three days, he was certain that his fate was decided. He called out to the LORD for help and trusted the God who saves to deliver him.

“In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 3 You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. 4 I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.’ 5 The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me. 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you brought my life up from the pit, O LORD my God. 7 When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. 8 Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. 9 But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD.”

Hymn #146: His Battle Ended There

The Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

If it If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more

than all men.

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those

who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection

of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all

will be made alive. 23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when

he comes, those who belong to him. 24 Then the end will come, when he hands

over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion,

authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under

his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

If Jesus had not been raised from the dead, we would have no reason to celebrate Easter, no reason to go to church at all; we would have nothing to live for. But Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Because He lives, we also will live!

The Verse of the Day: Psalm 118:24 ℗ Alleluia! Alleluia! “This is the day the Lord has made; let

us rejoice and be glad in it!” Aleluia!

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℗ This is the Word of our Lord! © Thanks be to God!

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The Annunciation of the Gospel of the Resurrection of Our Lord

℗ The Holy Gospel according to Matthew chapter 28.

The Gospel of the Resurrection Our Lord: Matthew 28:1-10

℗ Christ is risen!

© He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Paschal Greeting

℗ This is the Gospel of the Resurrection of our Lord!

℗ Christ is risen!

© He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Paschal Greeting

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

It was still dark when the women went to Jesus’ tomb. They walked in shadow to pay their last respects to their Lord. Their sadness and fear, however, was replaced with boldness and joy as their salvation was made sure. Christ is risen! Alleluia!

The Hymn of the Day #152: I Know that My Redeemer Lives

The Sermon: Jonah 2:2-9

Emerging from the Shadows: Resurrection

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Our Confession of Faith: Hymn #406: This Is the Threefold Truth

The Offering One way that the members of Faith worship God is by giving generous monetary offerings to thank Him for His many blessings. If you wish to give an offering, you may do so on our website www.faithalaska.com or by sending your offering to the church office.

THANKS BE TO GOD

The Prayer of the Church and the Lord’s Prayer

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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours now and forever. Amen!

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℗ Heavenly Father, God of grace, You have brought us into a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

© Christ is risen!

℗ For as in Adam all died, so in Christ all will be made alive. © He is risen indeed!

℗ He was delivered over to death for our sins and raised to life for our justification.

© Alleluia!

℗ Lord Jesus, God of grace, You have filled our hearts with joy by Your victory over sin, death, and the grave.

© You are risen!

℗ Dear Savior, we come to You for rest, knowing there is now no condemnation for us because of Your resurrection.

© You are risen indeed!

℗ Take away our doubts and fears, and daily renew in us the joy of our salvation.

© Alleluia!

Special prayers and petitions ℗ Work through us as we proclaim the saving message of the

crucified and risen Savior near and far, so that many others may hear Your call, obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus and join us before the throne of our God and of the Lamb.

© Alleluia! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia! Amen!

Hymn #157: Jesus Christ Is Ris’n Today

The Blessing ℗ The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face

shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD look upon you with favor and give you (†) peace.

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The Closing Prayer ℗ Glory, honor and praise be to You, Lord God Almighty, for

having brought to light life and immortality through the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus. We feel true joy because You have opened the gates of Heaven to all believers in Christ. Keep us always in the true faith and the living hope of the resurrection to eternal life, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

© Amen!

Closing Hymn #719: Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia!