{"id":4469,"date":"2021-04-18T20:19:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T01:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firstlutheranri.org\/?p=4469"},"modified":"2021-04-25T18:09:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T23:09:19","slug":"sunday-worship-service-third-sunday-of-easter-18-april-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstlutheranri.org\/?p=4469","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Worship Service: Third Sunday of Easter: 18 April 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Order of Worship for April 18, 2021: Third Sunday of Easter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Meditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The gospel for the third Sunday of Easter is always one in which the risen Christ shares food with the disciples, meals that are the Easter template for the meal we share each Sunday. In today\u2019s gospel, Jesus both shares the disciples\u2019 food and shows them the meaning of his suffering, death, and resurrection through the scriptures, the two main elements of our Sunday worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving for Baptism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alleluia! Christ is risen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshed by the resurrection life we share in Christ, let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. We thank you, risen Christ, for these waters where you make us new, leading us from death to life, from tears to joy. We bless you, risen Christ, that your Spirit comes to us in the grace-filled waters of rebirth, like rains to our thirsting earth, like streams that revive our souls, like cups of cool water shared with strangers. Breathe your peace on your church when we hide in fear. Clothe us with your mercy and forgiveness. Send us companions on our journey as we share your life. Make us one, risen Christ. Cleanse our hearts. Shower us with life. To you be given all praise, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, now and forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Hymn:<\/strong> ELW 367-” Now All the Vault of Heaven Resound,” verses 1 & 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer of the Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Holy and righteous God, you are the author of life, and you adopt us to be your children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Reading: Acts 3:12-19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After healing a man unable to walk, Peter preaches to the people, describing how God\u2019s promises to Israel have been fulfilled in Jesus. Through the proclamation of Christ\u2019s death and resurrection, God is offering them forgiveness and restoration in Jesus\u2019 name.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12<\/sup>Peter addressed the people, \u201cYou Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk?13<\/sup>The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. 14<\/sup>But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, 15<\/sup>and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. 16<\/sup>And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.
\u2003 17<\/sup>\u201cAnd now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18<\/sup>In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. 19<\/sup>Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

God has loved us in order to make us children of God. Though we do not yet know the full details of our future existence, we trust that God will reveal it just as God revealed Jesus to take away our sins.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/sup>See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2<\/sup>Beloved, we are God\u2019s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. 3<\/sup>And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
\u2003 4<\/sup>Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5<\/sup>You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6<\/sup>No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known him. 7<\/sup>Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this account of an appearance after his resurrection, Jesus opens the minds of the disciples to understand him as Messiah. Jesus convinces them that he has been raised and sends them on a mission to proclaim the message of repentance and forgiveness.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

36b<\/sup>Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d 37<\/sup>They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. 38<\/sup>He said to them, \u201cWhy are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39<\/sup>Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.\u201d 40<\/sup>And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41<\/sup>While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, \u201cHave you anything here to eat?\u201d 42<\/sup>They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43<\/sup>and he took it and ate in their presence.
\u2003 44<\/sup>Then he said to them, \u201cThese are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you\u2014that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.\u201d 45<\/sup>Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46<\/sup>and he said to them, \u201cThus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47<\/sup>and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48<\/sup>You are witnesses of these things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sermon:<\/strong> Pastor Chris Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hymn of the Day:<\/strong> ELW 383- “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!,” verses 1 & 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers of Intercession<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alive in the risen Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, we bring our prayers before God who promises to hear us and answer in steadfast love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living God, in the midst of Easter joy we are still filled with questions and wondering. Open our hearts and minds as we encounter the scriptures, so that the church embodies repentance and forgiveness in the name of Jesus to all nations. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating God, like a master artist you have fashioned the universe out of your love and delight. Heal your creation where it is in need of restoration. Provide all the inhabitants of earth a peaceful and sustainable home. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

God of all, the nations hunger and thirst for your righteousness. Many call on you for guidance and strength. Answer their hopes with the peace of Christ and give your loving-kindness to national, state, and local leaders of people. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healing God, you hear the cries of those in need and answer them in their distress. Grant to those who are sick and suffering your compassion and nurse them back to health and wholeness especially Creed Kasselman; Karen Bemowski; Mary Florence; Patrick Esping; Mary Guise; Marilyn Hubbard; Rick Sandway; Nancy Johnson; Ryan Holtan; Helen Schubert, and all those we name before you now.. Be close to the hearts of the lonely. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loving Parent, you have given us such love that we should be called the children of God. Reveal yourself to us so that we in this community of faith will become more and more like you in our mutual love and bold witness. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

God of all times and ages, those who have died in you now see you as you are. We thank you for their lives among us. Assure us of the peace you have promised, that we may join them in everlasting life. Hear us, O God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mercy is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the hope of new life in Christ, we raise our prayers to you, trusting in your never-ending goodness and mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Thanksgiving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord’s Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wellspring of joy, through this meal you have put gladness in our hearts. Satisfy the hunger still around us, and send us as joyful witnesses, that your love may bring joy to the hearts of all people, through Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

May our glorious God grant you a spirit of wisdom to know and to love the risen Lord Jesus. The God of life, Father, \u2629 Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sending Hymn:<\/strong> ELW 389- “Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing,” verses 1, 3, & 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dismissal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even as we depart and receive the Body and Blood of Christ, given and shed for you, to strengthen us for the days ahead, remember you are the body of Christ raised up for the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alleluia! Christ is risen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks be to God. Alleluia!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postlude:<\/strong> ELW 391- “This Joyful Eastertide.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook link to April 18, 2021 Worship Service:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/190629367619921\/videos\/1360174234368114<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Peace Be With You,” from Luke, dreamstime.com\/Free_Pictures\/Stock_Photos and Spring Fleurs in front of the Parish House, by Therese Guise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music credit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miriam Anderson: vocalist. Pam Edwards: Music director\/ organist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Now All the Vault of Heaven Resound.” Text: Paul Z. Strodach, 1876 – 1947, alt.. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesange<\/em>, Koln, 1623. Text copyright 1958 Service Book and Hymnal,<\/em> admin. Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast\/stream and print the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-704843.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” Text: Brian A. Wren, b. 1936. Music: Thomas Pavlechko, b. 1962. Text copyright 1986 Hope Publishing Company. Music copyright 2006 Thomas Pavlechko, admin. Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast\/stream and print the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-704843.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing.” Text: Brian A. Wren, b. 1936. Music: T. Williams, Psalmodia Evangelica<\/em>, 1789. Text copyright 1975, rev. 1995 Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast\/stream and print the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-704843.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This Joyful Eastertide.” Text: George R. Woodward, 1848 – 1934. Music: Dutch folk tune, 17th cent.; arr. hymnal version. Arr. copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast\/stream and print the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-704843.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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