{"id":8184,"date":"2022-04-24T19:22:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T00:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firstlutheranri.org\/?p=8184"},"modified":"2022-04-26T14:14:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:14:48","slug":"celtic-music-worship-service-sunday-24-april-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstlutheranri.org\/?p=8184","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Music Worship Service: Sunday 24 April 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Blessings to you today, the 2nd Sunday of Easter! What a joy to worship today with you and with our special music.
Doubting Thomas or Honest Thomas? What do you think? What would it look like if you could not see the risen Lord?
Peace, Pastor Chris Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order of Service for Sunday, April 24, 2022:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prelude: <\/strong>Inisheer by Walsh, performed by the Celtic Music Ensemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Pam King from Lutheran World Relief for her quilt-making gifts, by Sylvia Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noisy Coin Collection for Ukraine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nena Myers re: property: “pick up sticks”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penny Timmons: green thumb project for the Witness Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

In spite of all we have heard and all we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus\u2019 victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the risen Jesus will return to us again and again in the mystery of holy communion, inviting us to touch and taste his presence, and offering us his peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

In the waters of baptism, we have passed over from death to life with Jesus Christ, and we are a new creation. For this saving mystery, and for this water, let us bless God, who was, who is, and who is to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We thank you, God, for your river of life, flowing freely from your throne: through the earth, through the city, through every living thing. You rescued Noah and his family from the flood; You opened wide the sea for the Israelites. Now in these waters you flood us with mercy, and our sin is drowned forever. You open the gate of righteousness and we pass safely through. In Jesus Christ, you calm and trouble the waters. You nourish us and enclose us in safety. You call us forth and send us out. In lush and barren places, you are with us. You have become our salvation. Now breathe upon this water and awaken your church once more. Claim us again as your beloved and holy people. Quench our thirst; cleanse our hearts; wipe away every tear. To you, our Beginning and our End, our Shepherd and Lamb, be honor, glory, praise, and thanksgiving, now and forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Opening Hymn: <\/strong>WOV 778- “O Christ the Same.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

O God of life, you reach out to us amid our fears with the wounded hands of your risen Son. By your Spirit\u2019s breath revive our faith in your mercy, and strengthen us to be the body 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 5:27-32<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Peter has been arrested for proclaiming the good news of Jesus\u2019 death and resurrection. His response to the charges of the high priest summarizes the early church\u2019s proclamation of forgiveness of sin through repentance.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

27<\/sup>When they had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, 28<\/sup>saying, \u201cWe gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man\u2019s blood on us.\u201d 29<\/sup>But Peter and the apostles answered, \u201cWe must obey God rather than any human authority. 30<\/sup>The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. 31<\/sup>God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32<\/sup>And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm: Psalm 118:14-29<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You are my God, and I will exalt you. <\/em>(Ps. 118:28)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200314<\/sup>The Lord is my strength and my song,
\u2003\u2003and has become my salvation.
\u200315<\/sup>Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents<\/strong> of the righteous:<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003\u201cThe right hand of the <\/strong>Lord<\/strong> acts valiantly!<\/strong>
\u200316<\/sup>The right hand of the Lord is exalted!
\u2003\u2003The right hand of the Lord acts valiantly!\u201d
\u200317<\/sup>I shall not<\/strong> die, but live,<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003and declare the works <\/strong> of the Lord.<\/strong>
\u200318<\/sup>The Lord indeed punished me sorely,
\u2003\u2003but did not hand me over to death.
\u200319<\/sup>Open for me the<\/strong> gates of righteousness;<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003I will enter them and give thanks <\/strong>to the Lord.<\/strong>
\u200320<\/sup>\u201cThis is the gate of the Lord;
\u2003\u2003here the righteous may enter.\u201d
\u200321<\/sup>I give thanks to you, for you have<\/strong> answered me<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003and you have become<\/strong> my salvation.<\/strong>
\u200322<\/sup>The stone that the builders rejected
\u2003\u2003has become the chief cornerstone.
\u200323<\/sup>By the Lord has<\/strong> this been done;<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003it is marvelous<\/strong> in our eyes.<\/strong>
\u200324<\/sup>This is the day that the Lord has made;
\u2003\u2003let us rejoice and be glad in it.
\u200325<\/sup>Hosanna!<\/strong> O Lord, save us!<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003We pray to you, Lord, pros<\/strong>per our days!<\/strong>
\u200326<\/sup>Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord;
\u2003\u2003we bless you from the house of the Lord.
\u200327<\/sup>The Lord is God and has giv<\/strong>en us light.<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003Form a procession with branches up to the corners <\/strong>of the altar.<\/strong>
\u200328<\/sup>You are my God, and I will thank you;
\u2003\u2003you are my God, and I will exalt you.
\u200329<\/sup>Give thanks to the Lord, for the<\/strong> Lord<\/strong> is good;<\/strong>
\u2003\u2003God\u2019s mercy en<\/strong>dures forever.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The book of Revelation recounts a mystical vision of the risen Christ experienced by a Christian prophet named John. Here he describes Christ as a timeless redeemer, the beginning, present, and end of all time.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4<\/sup>John to the seven churches that are in Asia:
\u2003 Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5<\/sup>and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
\u2003 To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6<\/sup>and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
\u20037<\/sup>Look! He is coming with the clouds;
\u2003\u2003every eye will see him,
\u2003even those who pierced him;
\u2003\u2003and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail.
So it is to be. Amen.
\u20038<\/sup>\u201cI am the Alpha and the Omega,\u201d says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gospel Verse: <\/strong>Celtic Alleluia- WOV 613<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gospel: John 20:19-31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The unprecedented events of the day of resurrection continue as the risen Jesus appears to his fearful disciples. A week later, after Thomas worships Jesus, Jesus pronounces that the blessings of the resurrection are also for those who \u201chave not seen and yet believe.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

19<\/sup>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, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d 20<\/sup>After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21<\/sup>Jesus said to them again, \u201cPeace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.\u201d 22<\/sup>When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, \u201cReceive the Holy Spirit. 23<\/sup>If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.\u201d

\u200324<\/sup>But Thomas, who was called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25<\/sup>So the other disciples told him, \u201cWe have seen the Lord.\u201d But he said to them, \u201cUnless 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.\u201d
\u200326<\/sup>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, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d 27<\/sup>Then he said to Thomas, \u201cPut your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.\u201d 28<\/sup>Thomas answered him, \u201cMy Lord and my God!\u201d 29<\/sup>Jesus said to him, \u201cHave you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.\u201d

\u200330<\/sup>Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31<\/sup>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Hymn of the Day:<\/strong> ELW 793- “Be Thou My Vision.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Set free from captivity to sin and death, we pray to the God of resurrection for the church, people in need, and all of creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy One who acts righteously, equip your church as witnesses of your goodness to go and tell others of your abundant love, that they may believe that Jesus is our salvation and life. God, in your mercy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hear our prayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renew your people\u2019s commitment to use resources responsibly and to live well with your creation. Invite us to recognize and nurture signs of resurrection life in the natural world. God, in your mercy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hear our prayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct those who are given human authority to lead with humility and compassion. By your Holy Spirit channel their attention toward serving those who are most in need. God, in your mercy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hear our prayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uphold your children who cry out to you or who suffer in any way especially Lisa Miers Lange; Emma Wheeler; Janice Neu; Mickey Welling; Candi Wheeler; Johnny Scoglio; Ruth Mortland; Richard Mowery; Melvin Neu; Sky Stoutt; Gary Berg; Jeanna LaRue; Bruce and Sandy Wright; Betty Lee; Julie Prenatt; David Neu; Sheri Stoutt; Nan Hibbs; Noah Stoutt; Richard Hotchkiss; Charysse and Adean Heritage and Family; Randy McIntyre; Karen Bemowski; Marilyn Hubbard; Helen Schubert, and all those we name before you now, aloud or in our hearts… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wherever people are overcome by the fear of death, breathe into them your life and peace. God, in your mercy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hear our prayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspire those who lead your people in worship and praise especially the art and music ministries of this congregation. With joyful motion and sound, send us forth with praise that we cannot keep to ourselves. God, in your mercy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hear our prayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give us the words of your saints who, like Thomas, boldly confessed your Son as Lord and God. With Jesus our leader, empower us to live according to his ways. God, in your mercy,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hear our prayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your mercy, O God, respond to these prayers, and renew us by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.<\/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

Communion Music: The Celtic Ensemble<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   “Come to the Fount of Creation,” – Ylvisaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   “Boulavogue,” -McCall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer after Communion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We give you thanks, generous God, for in this bread and cup we have tasted the new heaven and earth where hunger and thirst are no more. Send us from this table as witnesses to the resurrection, that through our lives, all may know life in Jesus\u2019 name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

God, the Author of life, Christ, the living Cornerstone, and the life-giving Spirit of adoption, \u2629 bless you now and forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Sending Hymn: <\/strong>ELW 547- “Sent Forth By God’s Blessing”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dismissal<\/h3>\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. Tell what God has done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Postlude: <\/strong>“Roan Inish the Butterfly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook link to Celtic music worship service at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sunday, April 24, 2022:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/190629367619921\/videos\/389703956158309<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits:<\/strong> Celtic-Trinity-Knot, by April Love, fordam.com; Doubting_Thomas-Jesus_Christ, hdwallpaperim.com; and Celtic-Shamrock, clker.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music credits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assisting Minister: Miriam Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pam Edwards: Music Director\/ Piano\/ Organ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Celtic Ensemble:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Erin Bowman, violin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Deb O’Malley, guitar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Janet Stodd, flute<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Inisheer,” by Walsh. Public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“O Christ the Same.” (LONDONDERRY AIR) Words (c) 1984 Hope Publishing Company Music Arr. (c) 1982 The Jubilate Group Admin. Hope Publishing Company. Contributors: Timothy Dudley-Smith, John Barnard. Tune: Music Arr. (c) 1982 The Jubilate Group Admin. Hope Publishing Company Text: Words (c) 1984 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

“Celtic Alleluia,” With One Voice 613. Verse text: based on the Te Deum. Music and verses text \u00a9 1985, Fintan O’Carroll and Christopher Walker. Contributors: Christopher Walker, Fintan O’Carroll. Published by OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. 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

“Be Thou My Vision,” Contributors: Craig Courtney, Public Domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Come to the Fount of Creation.” (One License #CT-214). Contributors: John Ylvisaker Tune: Down By The Sally Gardens Source: Ireland Text: Based on Revelation 21:1-27 One of six liturgical songs included in Put On Love, A Marriage Celebration Service. 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

“Boulavogue,” by McCall. Public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Sent Forth By God’s Blessing.” Text: Omer Westendorf, 1916 – 1997, alt. Music: Welsh folk tune. Text copyright 1964 World Library Publications. 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

“Roan Inish the Butterfly.” Public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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