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THE PRE-SERVICE MUSIC

Fantasia “Pièce d’orgue” in G Major (BWV 572) / J.S. Bach

In Nomine Jesu

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THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN

Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds (LSB 465)

As the hymn is introduced, please stand and face the processional cross, turning as it passes you.

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THE VERSICLES (spoken)

Liturgist: Alleluia! Christ is risen!Congregation: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

L: O Lord, open my lips,C: And my mouth will declare Your praise.

L: Make haste, O God, to deliver me;C: Make haste to help me, O Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. Praise to you, O Christ. Alleluia!

Sit

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1 Blessèd is the man who walks not in the counsel of the | wicked,* nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of | scoffers;

2 but his delight is in the law | of the LORD,* and on his law he meditates | day and night.

3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not | wither.* In all that he does, he | prospers. Refrain

4 The wicked | are not so,* but are like chaff that the wind | drives away.

5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the | judgment,* nor sinners in the congregation of the | righteous; Refrain

6 for the LORD knows the way of the | righteous,* but the way of the wicked will | perish. Glory be to the Father and | to the Son* and to the Holy | Spirit; as it was in the be- | ginning,* is now, and will be forever. | Amen. Refrain

Blessed Are They / Psalm 1 (Refrain by Rawn Harbor)

THE PSALM

The cantor will sing the refrain; the assembly will repeat the refrain.

The assembly will sing verses 1-3 and 6 of the psalm and the cantor will sing verses 4-5.

The assembly will repeat the refrain as noted.

Stand

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THE READING

Luke 24:36-49

L: This is the Word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

THE OFFICE HYMN

Christ Sits at God’s Right Hand (LSB 564)

Sit

5 Then let us now draw near, Washed in that precious flood And enter the Most Holy Place By Jesus’ blood. From hearts that are sincere, Let tongues our hope profess, And trust anew God’s faithful grace That we confess.

6 All praise to Christ we bring, Our Lord who intercedes, Our great High Priest enthroned above Who knows our needs; And to the Father sing Our songs of thankful praise, Who with the Spirit reigns in love For endless days.

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THE SERMON

Opened Minds (Luke 24:36-49)

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THE RESPONSE

Send Me / Blake Flattley

Sung by the ensemble

Here I am, send me Your grace has set me free I will go where You lead be Your hands and feet

To the hurting and weak To all of those in need

We will go where You lead Be Your hands and feet

Jesus lead on, we are listenin’ Jesus lead on, we have heard.

Savior we’ll follow where You’re leadin’ to the ends of the earth

As we go, Lord lead May Your path be at our feet As we live, move and breathe

Spirit of God fall afresh on me.

Jesus lead on, we are listenin’ Jesus lead on, we have heard.

Savior we’ll follow where You’re leadin’ to the ends of the earth

Whom shall I fear, You are God yeah You’re our God, so Whom shall I fear, You are God yeah You’re our God,

so Whom shall I fear?

Jesus lead on, we are listenin’ Jesus lead on, we have heard.

Savior we’ll follow where You’re leadin’ to the ends of the earth

Jesus lead on, we are listenin’ Jesus lead on, we have heard.

Savior we’ll follow where You’re leadin’ to the ends of the earth

Here I am, send me

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Stand

THE PRAYERS

L: Lord, have mercy. C: Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

L: Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises, we are bold to pray:

THE ASSIGNMENT OF VICARAGES AND DEACONESS INTERNSHIPS

The Lord’s Prayer / Christian Izaac Tamaela (Indonesian)

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L: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

L: Let us pray: O Lord God, merciful and gracious Father, we give thanks for these students who have been assigned vicarages and deaconess internships. By Your Holy Spirit grant them grace in their assignments and readiness, steadfastness, patience, understanding, a cheerful spirit and great zeal in their service. Support and strengthen them that by Your Word Your church may be built and increased; through Your Son, our great High Priest, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Vicars and Interns: Merciful God, we humbly implore You to cast the bright beams of Your light upon Your church that we, being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed apostles, may walk in the light of Your truth and at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C: Amen.

L: Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with Your most gracious favor, and further us with Your continual help that in all our works begun, continued and ended in You we may glorify Your holy name and finally by Your mercy obtain eternal salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C: Amen.

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THE BENEDICAMUS AND BLESSING

L: Let us bless the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

L: The blessing of the living God, Father, ✠ Son and Holy Spirit, surround and sustain you, keep you from harm and fill you with all courage in believing.C: Amen.

L: Alleluia! Christ is risen!C: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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THE RECESSIONAL HYMN

We Are Called to Stand Together (LSB 828)

THE POST-SERVICE MUSIC

Soli Deo Gloria

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Magnificat and Liturgical Elements from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission. Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Blessing from Sundays and Seasons, Copyright © 2018 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Text: © 1958 Augsburg Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010935. “Happy Are They, Psalm 1” Music: © 1996 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-704946. “Christ Sits at God’s Right Hand” Text: © 2002 Stephen P. Starke; admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010935. “Send Me.” CCLI Song # 7064064. Blake Flattley. © 2015 Blake Flattley Music (ASCAP) | BlakeFlattley.com. Music prepared by Alex Navarro, AlexNavarroMusic.com. Used by permission. “The Lord’s Prayer” Music: © 2000 Christian Conference of Asia, Gia Publications, agent. Used by permission. “We Are Called to Stand Together.” Text: © 2000 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.; Tune: © 1973 Henry V. Gerike. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010935.

The Board of Regents, faculty, staff, relatives and friends are invited to a reception at 8:30 p.m. on the Chapel Plaza (Koburg Hall in case of rain).

The streamers, if used in the service, add elements of movement and color. They are celebratory in nature, accenting the celebration of Christ Jesus the Lord’s resurrection

and the certification of men and women for service in the church.

THE SERVANTS OF THE WORD

PreacherRichard L. SnowPresident, Nebraska DistrictThe Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Liturgists Dale A. Meyer PresidentProfessor of Practical Theology

Glenn A. Nielsen Professor of Practical Theology Director of Placement Director of Vicarage and Deaconess Internships

Jeffrey L. Thormodson Assistant Director of Vicarage and Deaconess InternshipsInterim Director of Resident Field Education

OrganistJames F. MarriottDirector of Musical ArtsKreft Chair for Music Arts

Pre-Service Organist Jacob Drengler

TrumpeterNathaniel Laesch

MusiciansFredric Stilmant TromboneAlex Schrader BassAlex Shick CelloEric Gradberg French hornCaleb Worral Aux percussionJacob Rhodes PercussionJoseph Reineke Alto saxophone