Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day April 12, 2020 – 9:30 a.m.

Livestream Service from

Grace Lutheran Church 313 S. Prospect Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 356-6232 ● office@glccu.org www.glccu.org

Pastor: Chris Repp

Welcome to Grace! We're glad you've joined us as we assemble “virtually” to be encountered by the Word of God in

this service. We believe that God is at work here to create and sustain faith in God’s promise of

love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We use a rich, traditional pattern of worship that dates

back to the early days of Christianity. We recognize it comes with a bit of a learning curve, but

we’re convinced that it’s worth the effort. Don’t feel like you have to get everything the first

time. We’ll “carry” you until you get a feel for it.

Worshiping remotely via. Live-streamed services is of course not the same as worshiping in

person. But there are a few things you can do at home to enhance the experience. First, before the

service begins decide to prepare yourself for worship by finding a suitable space. Turn off the

television, radio, and stereo. Tune in ahead of time so that you are settled by the time the service

begins. We will have the live-stream up at least ten minutes before the start of the service.

Dedicate this time to the service as you would if you were attending in person. Even if our

gatherings are only “virtual,” we can be confident that God is truly in our midst when we gather

in Christ’s name.

Key to the order of service:

Regular type: spoken by a leader

Bold type: spoken by the people Regular Italics: sung or chanted by a leader

Bold Italics: sung or chanted by the people

Small Italics: liturgical directions ☩ indicates that the sign of the cross may be made

ELW: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Hymnal)

As We Gather: This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all

creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s

resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred

words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion.

With the women at the tomb, we are astonished, elated, and grateful. We depart with joy

to proclaim the good news of God’s endless love.

Gathering

Introit When Mary thro' the garden went Charles Villiers Stanford

When Mary thro' the garden went,

There was no sound of any bird,

And yet, because the night was spent,

The little grasses lightly stirred,

The flowers awoke, the lilies heard.

When Mary thro' the garden went,

The dew lay still on flower and grass,

The waving palms above her sent

Their fragrance out as she did pass.

No light upon their branches was.

When Mary thro' the garden went,

Her eyes, for weeping long, were dim.

The grass beneath her footsteps bent,

The solemn lilies, white and slim,

These also stood and wept for him.

When Mary thro' the garden went,

She sought within the garden ground,

One for Whom her heart was rent,

One Who for her sake was bound,

One Who sought, and she was found.

The assembly stands.

Gathering Hymn Jesus Christ Is Risen Today ELW 365

Greeting Alleluia! Christ is risen.

Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!

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.

Kyrie

Canticle of Praise

Prayer of the Day Let us pray.

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.

The assembly is seated.

Word Children’s Sermon Caitlyn Reinders

First Reading Acts 10:34-43

Peter’s sermon, delivered at the home of Cornelius, a Roman army officer, sums up the essential message of Christianity. Everyone who believes in Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection fulfilled the words of the prophets, receives forgiveness of sins through his name. 34Peter began to speak to [the people]: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus

Christ—he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee

after the baptism that John announced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the

Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were

oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both

in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God

raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us

who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose

from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one

ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about him

that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

Word of God, word of life.

Thanks be to God.

Psalmody Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

1Give thanks to the LORD, for the LORD is good;

God’s mercy endures forever.

2Let Israel now declare,

“God’s mercy endures forever.” 14The LORD is my strength and my song,

and has become my salvation.

15Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents of the righteous:

“The right hand of the LORD acts valiantly! 16The right hand of the LORD is exalted!

The right hand of the LORD acts valiantly!”

17I shall not die, but live,

and declare the works of the LORD.

18The LORD indeed punished me sorely,

but did not hand me over to death.

19Open for me the gates of righteousness;

I will enter them and give thanks to the LORD. 20“This is the gate of the LORD;

here the righteous may enter.”

21I give thanks to you, for you have answered me

and you have become my salvation. 22The stone that the builders rejected

has become the chief cornerstone.

23By the LORD has this been done;

it is marvelous in our eyes. 24This is the day that the LORD has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Second Reading Colossians 3:1-4

Easter means new life for us as it first meant new life for Christ. His resurrection reshapes the entire focus and motivation for our lives since we are now hidden with the risen Christ in God.

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.

Word of God, word of life.

Thanks be to God.

The assembly stands.

Gospel Processional Awake, My Heart, With Gladness(v. 1&4) ELW 378

Gospel John 20:1-18 John’s gospel describes the confusion and excitement of the first Easter: the stone is moved, disciples race back and forth, and angels speak to a weeping woman. Then, Jesus himself appears.

The Holy Gospel, according to John, the 20th

chapter.

Glory to you, O Lord. 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the

tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So 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.” 3Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb.

4The two were

running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5He bent

down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6Then

Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings

lying there, 7and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen

wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8Then the other disciple, who reached the

tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9for as yet they did not understand the

scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10

Then the disciples returned to their homes.

11

But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into

the tomb; 12

and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been

lying, one at the head and the other 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

When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing

there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15

Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you

weeping? Whom are you looking for?” 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.” 16

Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew,

“Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). 17

Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because

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.’ ” 18

Mary Magdalene

went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he

had said these things to her.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Gospel Recessional Awake, My Heart, With Gladness(v. 5) ELW 378

The assembly is seated.

Sermon Pastor Chris Repp

The assembly stands.

Hymn of the Day Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds ELW 367

Nicene Creed With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

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. Each petition concludes: Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude: With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into

your eternal care; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Peace The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

The people may greet those with them with a sign of Christ’s peace, and may say, “Peace be with you,” or similar words. If you are alone, you may speak a word of peace to the screen, knowing that others are doing the same. If you are attending using your Facebook account, you may type in a greeting of peace at this time so that others may see it. After the Peace, the assembly is seated.

Thanksgiving

Offering An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need.

During this time, we invite you to continue supporting the work of the church by giving online at http://glccu.org/donate. You may also mail checks in to the church.

Solo Anthem "I know that my redeemer liveth" from Messiah - G.F. Handel

Lydia Walsh-Rock, soprano

I know that my redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand

at the latter day upon the earth.

And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep.

The assembly stands as the offering is brought forward.

Offering Verse

Offering Prayer Let us pray.

Merciful God, our ordinary gifts seem small for such a celebration,

but you make of them an abundance, just as you do with our lives.

Feed us again at this table for service in your name,

in the strength of the risen Christ. Amen.

Thanksgiving for the Word The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Praise and thanks to you, holy God, for by your Word you made all things: you spoke

light into darkness, called forth beauty from chaos, and brought life into being. For your

Word of life, O God,

we give you thanks and praise.

By your Word you called your people Israel to tell of your wonderful gifts: freedom from

captivity, water on the desert journey, a pathway home from exile, wisdom for life with

you. For your Word of life, O God,

we give you thanks and praise.

Through Jesus, your Word made flesh, you speak to us and call us to witness: forgiveness

through the cross, life to those entombed by death, the way of your self-giving love. For

your Word of life, O God,

we give you thanks and praise.

Send your Spirit of truth, O God; rekindle your gifts within us: renew our faith, increase

our hope, and deepen our love, for the sake of a world in need. Faithful to your Word, O

God, draw near to all who call on you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to

whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever.

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.

The gifts of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

Sending

Blessing The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.

The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace.

Amen.

Sending Hymn Thine Is the Glory ELW 376

Announcements

Dismissal Alleluia! Christ is risen.

Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Christ is risen, just as he said.

Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!

Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

Postlude

Worship Support The ministry of the church is carried out by all of its people, and Christian worship is a communal activity

of the whole assembly. We give thanks to the following for their worship leadership and support today.

Presiding Minister: Pastor Chris Repp

Assisting Minister: Helen Repp

Reader: -

Director of Youth &

Congregational Life: Caitlyn Reinders

Office Assistant: Lyla Vipinraj Caitlyn Reinders

Chris Alcorn Director of Music: Jon Arnold

Organist: Dana Robinson

Sound Technician: Kevin Vail

Hymns and portions of the liturgy are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, © 2006, and from Sundays and Seasons, © 2019, by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS026105., and ONE LICENSE, License #A-725811.

Easter Chancel Plants With appreciation to the Grace Members Who Have Made

Flowers Possible for our 2020 Live-Streamed Easter Service Jim and Ruth Anderson In honor of health care professionals

Ken Bengoechea & Nancy Johnson In honor of departed loved ones

Van & Kathy Bowersox To the glory of God

Russell Dankert In memory of Jane Dankert

Sally & Wally Duchow To the glory of the risen Christ

Kathy & Randy Endsley In memory of loved ones

Bev & George Kieffer To the glory of God

Carol & David Larson In memory of loved ones

Susan Monte ` Celebrating the beauty of spring

Robert Pearson In memory of June Pearson

Gloria & Brian Rainer Honoring those who are providing support,

care and hope for others

Grace & William Schoedel To the glory of God

Frank & Carol Shupp In memory of our parents, Rev. Floyd and

Mona Shupp, and Rev. Francis and Helen

Edwards

Richard Stillwell In memory of Clyde and Clara Stillwell

Art & Shirley Traugott To the Glory of God