THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - APRIL 26TH, 2020

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, ENDERLIN NORTH DAKOTA

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING HYMN: This is My Father’s World (LBW 554) This is my Father's world, and to my list'ning ears all nature

sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world; I rest me in the thought of rocks

and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father's world; the birds their carols raise; the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise. This is my Father's world; he shines in all that's fair. In the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me ev'rywhere.

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This is my Father's world; oh, let me not forget that, though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world; why should my heart be sad? The Lord is king, let heaven ring; God reigns, let earth be glad!

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily .magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Most merciful God,we confess that we are in bondage 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; 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.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake God forgives you all your sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen.

THE GREETINGThe 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.

KYRIE and HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray. O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST LESSON: Acts 2:14, 36-41 PSALM 116:1-4, 12-19 GOSPEL READING

The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the 24th chapter.

GOSPEL: LUKE 24:13-35

SERMON - Pastor Bjorklund

HYMN - O God beyond All Praising (ELW 880)

O God beyond all praising, we worship you today and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay; for we can only wonder at ev'ry gift you send, at blessings without number and mercies without end: we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word, we honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.

The flow'r of earthly splendor in time must surely die, its fragile bloom surrender to you, the Lord most high; but hidden from all nature the eternal seed is sown— though small in mortal stature, to heaven's garden grown: for Christ, your gift from heaven, from death has set us free, and we through him are given the final victory.

Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring, that we who know your favor may serve you as our King; and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, we'll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still: to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.

BLESSING

HYMN God Be With You Till We Meet Again

God be with you till we meet again; Neath his wings securely hide you; Daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.

Refrain: Till we meet … till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet Till we meet … till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. God be with you till we meet again; When Life’s perils think confound you, put his arms unfailing round you; God be with you till we meet again. Refrain

SENDING Go in peace! Christ is risen!He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Cover Image: Apparition du Christ aux pélerins d’Emmaüs by Laurent de La Hyre, 1656