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Dear people of God at Peace: TODAY we are the church at worship! – in our own homes – on the day of our Lord’s resurrection!
Christ is risen: He is risen indeed! When you are ready to worship: Click to open the worship video for Easter Sunday FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: Get ready for worship by opening up the attachment “10 Spiritual Activities for Families at Home” and help your child(ren) join in your worship. It is updated for Easter with children’s bulletin and other activities! Here is a brief tutorial if you need some help on YouTube. (Announcements appear at the end of this email and video) + + + + + + + Now is the Time to Worship Video: Pre-service collection of music Video: Pastor Dale’s welcome and introduction VIDEO AND SING ALONG: Jesus Christ is Risen Today!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
Now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
Praise him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! VIDEO AND SING ALONG: Now the Feast and Celebration Refrain: Now the feast and celebration, all of creation sings for joy To the God of life and love and freedome: praise and glory forevermore! Now is the feast of the Lamb once slain, whose blood has freed and united us to be one great people of God. Refrain Power and riches, wisdom and might, all honor and glory to Christ forever. Refrain For God has come to dwell with us, to make us people of God; to make all things new. Refrain VIDEO AND SAY (Prayer of the day): God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ. Help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of life we are given with you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Video: Children’s Word Video: First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 VIDEO AND READ ALONG RESPONSIVELY: 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 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 1After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you." 8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me." Sermon: “Easter and the New, Old Story” VIDEO & SING ALONG – Hymn of the Day: “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Now all the vault of heav’n resounds In praise of love that still abounds: “Christ has triumphed! He is living!” Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear! Repeat their song of glory here: “Christ has triumphed! He is living!” Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Eternal is the gift he brings, Therefore our heart with rapture sings: “Christ has triumphed! He is living!” Now still he comes to give us life And by his presence stills all strife. “Christ has triumphed! He is living!” Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Adoring praises now we bring And with the heav’nly blessed sing: “Christ has triumphed! Alleluia!” Be to the Father, and our Lord, To Spirit blest, most holy God, All the glory, never ending! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! VIDEO & JOIN IN: Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer Video: “Christ is Risen” musical offering How to give your offering now Your friends and fellow members are sharing their gifts and talents to help us all celebrate Easter! As we bring these moments of worship to you in this virtual setting, please consider your contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Send your offering through one of these 4 convenient methods:
Celebrate with us the good news! VIDEO AND JOIN IN: The Blessing The God of steadfastness and encouragement Grant you to live in harmony with one another, In accordance with our risen Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, So that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The God of grace + bless you now and forever. Amen. VIDEO AND SING ALONG: “Thine is the Glory” Thine is the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son; Endless is the vict’ry thou o’er death hast won! Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, Kept the folded graveclothes where thy body lay. Refrain: Thine is the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son; Endless is the vict’ry thou o’er death hast won! Lo, Jesus meets thee, risen from the tomb! Lovingly he greets thee, scatters fear and gloom; Let his church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, For the Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting! Refrain No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; Life is naught without thee; aid us in our strife; Make us more than conqu’rors, through thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. Refrain Video: Announcements ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR EASTER Thank You! So much gratitude for everyone who has contributed to our worship today and in recent weeks. The young and old, readers and musicians, and the technical help from a growing circle of Peace people is making this possible. The gifts given and prayers offered, and help extended enables Peace Lutheran by the power of the Spirit to BE the church – the body of Christ for the sake of the world God loves! Thank you! We are reaching out to every PLC household: How are you doing – you, your family or household? Expect a phone, email or text. A CONNECTIONS TEAM of 10 volunteers plus church staff are checking in with all Peace households Let’s stay connected! The Labyrinth is open! Along with green spaces in Lake Zurich, the Peace Labyrinth is open! You are welcome to come walk and pray, or take a moment for meditation in the fresh air. Face masks Anyone who would like a white fabric re-useable face mask, please contact Sue Koenig at susierose415@gmail.com . She will be happy to make for you at no cost. Sunday School & Spreading Seeds of Faith SEED PACKETS are placed in a bin at the Labyrinth for each child in Sunday School. Pick a number and find the “space” with that number to scatter your seeds in the Easter season. God planted a seed of faith in our heart, so all we have to do is water it with prayers, fertilize it with words of God, and cultivate it with lots of love. LET US KNOW... Every week we are learning more about how to stay connected while physically distant from each other. Please share any helpful feedback to office@peacelutheranlz.com or pastor@peacelutheranlz.com Pastor Dale Ziemer: pastor@peacelutheranlz.com Allison Hearst, Office Admin: office@peacelutheranlz.com Deacon Tracy Katschke: tracy@peacelutheranlz.com We are saving lives by offering our worship to God in this format. The only tool we all have right now to SLOW the spread of the coronavirus is distance – social distance. For this reason, our church building is closed. Pastor Dale, Tracy and Allison are all working out of our homes. We are following protocols that follow state and local guidelines.
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