April 20, 2025 - Easter Sunrise
6:30am
We start in darkness and silence. It reminds us of how the women who first went to the tomb in which Jesus was laid must have felt as they came to prepare his body for burial. The Pastor enters with the Christ candle.
The Procession of of the Paschal Candle
Leader: The light of Christ!
Cong: Thanks be to God!
Leader: The light of Christ!
Cong: Thanks be to God!
Leader: Welcome to this day of joyful celebration. Together let us worship God our Father, Jesus our Risen Lord, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter and Guide.
All: Amen.
Leader: Christ is risen!
All: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
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Anthem
Grace Notes
Opening Hymn
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today” #365 vs 1, 2, 4
Isaiah 65:17-25
Leader: For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.
Cong: Be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy and its people as a delight.
Leader: I will rejoice in Jerusalem and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it or the cry of distress.
Cong: They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
Leader: Like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Cong: Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Leader: Christ is risen!
Cong: Christ is risen indeed!
Song of Praise
“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” #836
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Prayer of the Day
Leader: 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 you, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. And all God’s children said loudly...Amen!
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.
The Gospel of the Lord...Thanks be to God!
Meditation
Song of the Day
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” #855 vs 1, 3, 4
Announcements
Offering
Anthem
St. Luke’s Chorale
Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
Cong: And also with you
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
Cong: We lift them to the Lord
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Cong: It is right to give our thanks and praise
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Lamb of God
Setting One #112
Communion Hymn
“Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen” #377
Communion Blessing and Benediction
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Closing Hymn
“I Know that my Redeemer Lives” #619 vs 1, 2, 4
Postlude
Ted Reinke
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Easter - Middleton Performing Arts Center
9:00 & 10:30am
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Prelude
St. Luke’s Brass
Welcome
Leader: Welcome to this day of joyful celebration. Together let us worship God our Father, Jesus our Risen Lord, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter and Guide.
All: Amen.
Leader: Christ is risen!
All: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Opening Song
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)
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Verse 1.
Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Verse 2.
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heav’nly king, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
Chorus
He is not dead, He is alive
We have this hope in Jesus Christ
Verse 3.
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia!
where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! (to chorus)
Verse 4.
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
praise him, all you heav’nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! (to chorus)
Isaiah 65:17-25
Leader: For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.
Cong: Be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy and its people as a delight.
Leader: I will rejoice in Jerusalem and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it or the cry of distress.
Cong: They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
Leader: Like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Cong: Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Leader: Christ is risen!
Cong: Christ is risen indeed!
Song of Praise
“A Thousand Hallelujahs”
Verse 1.
Who else would rocks cry out to worship
Whose glory taught the stars to shine
Perhaps creation longs to have the words to sing
But this joy is mine
Chorus
With a thousand hallelujahs we magnify Your name
You alone deserve the glory the honor and the praise
Lord Jesus this song is forever Yours
A thousand hallelujahs and a thousand more
Verse 2.
Who else would die for our redemption
Whose resurrection means I’ll rise
There isn’t time enough to sing of all You’ve done
But I have eternity to try (to chorus)
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Prayer of the Day
Leader: 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 you, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. And all God’s children said loudly...Amen!
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.
The Gospel of the Lord...Thanks be to God!
Meditation
Song of the Day
The Old Rugged Cross (I Am Free)
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Verse 1
It was Your goodness on the cross that made a way for us
If I could praise with every song it wouldn’t be enough
Chorus
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
‘Til my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Verse 2
For all my days my heart will praise no matter what may come
Though earthly treasures soon will fade I’m standing on the rock (to chorus)
Bridge (2x)
Hallelujah! Christ is risen.
Hallelujah! My sins forgiven
Hallelujah! Christ lives in me.
Hallelujah I am free (last time to chorus)
Announcements
Offering
Anthem
St. Luke’s Brass
Prayer
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
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,
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
Distribution
Communion Songs
“Goodness of God”
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Verse 1.
I love You Lord, Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up, until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
Chorus
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
Verse 2.
I love Your voice, You have led me through the fire
In darkest night, You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father, I’ve known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God (to chorus)
Anthem
David and Malia Huntsman
“Gratitude”
Verse 1
All my words fall short, I got nothing new
How could I express, all my gratitude
I could sing these songs, as I often do
But every song must end and You never do
Chorus
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah, hallelujah
And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a king
Except for a heart singing hallelujah, hallelujah
Verse 2.
I’ve got one response, I’ve got just one move
With my arms stretched wide, I will worship You (To chorus)
Bridge (3x)
Come on, my soul, oh, don’t you get shy on my
Lift up your song, ‘cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord! (last time to chorus)
Communion Blessing
Benediction
Closing Song
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
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Verse 1.
I know that my Redeemer lives!
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
he lives, my ever-living head!
Verse 2.
He lives triumphant from the grave;
he lives eternally to save;
he lives exalted, throned above;
he lives to rule his church in love.
Verse 3.
He lives, all glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same;
what joy this blest assurance gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives!
Leader: Christ is risen!
Cong: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Leader: Go in peace, serve the Lord!
All: Thanks be to God!
Postlude
St. Luke’s Brass
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