Welcome 8 15 am Service Elk River Lutheran

Welcome 8: 15 am Service Elk River Lutheran Church • All are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper. • We encourage children to participate in worship and communion. • Nursery is available, should you desire it. • Restrooms are located in fellowship area and lower level.

Sharing of the Peace P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you.

Gathering Song ALL: Hallelujah! hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah! “Hallelujah Chorus”

Gathering Song ALL: Hallelujah! hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah! “Hallelujah Chorus”

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” ALL: For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah!

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” ALL: For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah!

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” Choir: For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah!

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” Choir: The kingdom of this world is become The kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ;

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” Choir: and He shall reign forever and ever.

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” ALL: King of kings, and Lord of lords, - and Lord of lords,

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” Choir: and He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings, and Lord of lords, Hallelujah,

Gathering Song “Hallelujah Chorus” ALL: King of kings, and Lord of lords, and He shall reign forever and ever.

Gathering Song ALL: King of kings, and Lord of lords, Hallelujah, hallelujah, HALLE-LUJAH! “Hallelujah Chorus”

Invocation and Call to Worship P C 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.

Invocation and Call to Worship P Behold, an empty cross, an empty grave. Light breaks forth from the tomb. He is Risen!! C HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!

Invocation and Call to Worship P Remember His words; “The Son of Man must suffer many things, be handed over to sinful men, be crucified and on the third day rise. ” He is risen!! C HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!

Invocation and Call to Worship P All who believe and are baptized in His name are united with Him in His death. All will be raised just as He is risen. C HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!

Invocation and Call to Worship P Alleluia! Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!

Confession and Forgiveness P In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

Confession and Forgiveness P God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen.

Confession and Forgiveness P Most Merciful God, C we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart;

Confession and Forgiveness C we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen

Confession and Forgiveness P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Greeting (p. 184) P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you.

Easter Call and Response P Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” Leaders He is not dead, He is alive! We have this hope in Jesus Christ.

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” VERSE 1 Christ the Lord is ris’n today. Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high: Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth, reply: Alleluia!

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” VERSE 2 Lives again our glorious King. Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once, He all doth save. Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” CHORUS He is not dead, He is alive! We have this hope in Jesus Christ.

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” VERSE 3 Love’s redeeming work is done. Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won. Alleluia! Death, in vain, forbids Him rise. Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” CHORUS He is not dead, He is alive! We have this hope in Jesus Christ.

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” VERSE 4 Soar we now where Christ had led. Alleluia! Foll’wing our exalted Head. Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise. Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grace, the skies. Alleluia!

Song of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)” CHORUS He is not dead, He is alive! We have this hope in Jesus Christ.

Easter Call and Response P Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!

Prayer of the Day 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.

Reading: Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good; God’s mercy endures forever. 2 Let Israel now declare, “God’s mercy endures forever. ”

Reading: Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 14 The Lord is my strength and my song, and has become my salvation. 15 Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the Lord acts valiantly!

Reading: Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted! The right hand of the Lord acts valiantly!” 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

Reading: Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 18 The Lord indeed punished me sorely, but did not hand me over to death. 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them and give thanks to the Lord.

Reading: Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 20“This is the gate of the Lord; here the righteous may enter. ” 21 I give thanks to you, for you have answered me and you have become my salvation.

Reading: Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 23 By the Lord has this been done; it is marvelous in our eyes.

Reading: Psalm 118: 1 -2, 14 -24 24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Gospel Acclamation Please stand for the Gospel

Gospel: Mark 16: 1 -8 P The holy gospel according to Mark. C Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel: Mark 16: 1 -8 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus. ” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23 Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

Gospel: Mark 16: 1 -8 1 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint [Jesus’ body]. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 They had been saying to one another,

Gospel: Mark 16: 1 -8 “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb? ” 4 When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them,

Gospel: Mark 16: 1 -8 “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you. ”

Gospel: Mark 16: 1 -8 8 So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Gospel: Mark 16: 1 -8 P The Gospel of the Lord C Praise to you, O Christ

Children’s Message Children are invited to come to the front.

Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas Self-Promotion Pastor Nathan Mugaas 3 Point Sermon

Easter Hymn (#376) “Thine is the Glory” Verse 1 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 grave-clothes where thy body lay.

Easter Hymn (#376) “Thine is the Glory” Refrain Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o'er death hast won!

Easter Hymn (#376) “Thine is the Glory” Verse 2 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!

Easter Hymn (#376) “Thine is the Glory” Refrain Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o'er death hast won!

Easter Hymn (#376) “Thine is the Glory” Verse 3 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.

Easter Hymn (#376) “Thine is the Glory” Refrain Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o'er death hast won!

Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer Each prayer petition ends with a time for silent prayer and reflection, and then the following call and response: P Lord, in your mercy, C Hear our prayer.

Offertory Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us. “Christ is Risen; He Is Risen Indeed”

Offering Prayer P Let us pray, C God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Words of Institution P In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

The Lord’s Prayer C Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses…

The Lord’s Prayer C …as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Communion Invitation Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available.

Communion Hymn (#367) “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Verse 1 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!

Communion Hymn (#367) “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Verse 2 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!

Communion Hymn (#367) “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Verse 3 Oh, fill us, Lord, with dauntless love; set heart and will on things above that we conquer through your triumph; grant grace sufficient for life's day that by our lives we truly say: "Christ has triumphed! He is living!" Alleluia, alleluia!

Communion Blessing P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. C Amen.

Communion Prayer P Let us pray. C Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son’s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

Blessing of Congregation P 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. C Amen.

Sending Song: VERSE You are holy. You are mighty. You are worthy, Worthy of praise. “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” You are holy. You are mighty. You are worthy, Worthy of praise.

Sending Song: I will follow. I will listen. I will love You, All of my days. “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” I will follow. I will listen. I will love You, All of my days.

Sending Song: “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” CHORUS 1 You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings, You are mighty God, Lord of ev’rything. You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am, You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb. You’re the Living God, You’re my saving grace. You will reign forever; You are Ancient of Days.

Sending Song: “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” You are Alpha, Omega, Beginning and End. You’re my Savior, Messiah, Redeemer, and Friend. You’re my Prince of Peace And I will live my life for You.

Sending Song: VERSE You are holy. You are mighty. You are worthy, Worthy of praise. “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” You are holy. You are mighty. You are worthy, Worthy of praise.

Sending Song: I will follow. I will listen. I will love You, All of my days. “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” I will follow. I will listen. I will love You, All of my days.

Sending Song: “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” CHORUS 2 I will sing to and worship the King who is worthy. And I will love and adore Him, And I will bow down before Him. And I will sing to and worship The King who is worthy.

Sending Song: “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” And I will love and adore Him, And I bow down before Him. You’re my Prince of Peace And I will live my life for You.

Sending Song: “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” CHORUS 1 Women: You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings, CHORUS 2 Men: I will sing to and worship You are mighty God, Lord of ev’rything. the King who is worthy. You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am, And I will love and adore Him,

Sending Song: “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb. And I will bow down before Him. You’re the Living God, You’re my saving grace. And I will sing to and worship You will reign forever; You are Ancient of Days. The King who is worthy.

Sending Song: “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” You are Alpha, Omega, Beginning and End. And I will love and adore Him, You’re my Savior, Messiah, Redeemer, and Friend. And I bow down before Him. All: You’re my Prince of Peace And I will live my life for You.

Easter Call and Response P Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN, INDEED!!

Sending Dialog P C Go in peace. Share the Good News! We will! Thanks be to God. Special thanks to all who assisted during worship. Please join us for coffee and fellowship following this service. Liturgy, songs and lyrics are reprinted with permission. Current copyright licenses held with CCLI, One. License, Licensing and Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.