Sunday May 22, 2022 - Order of Worship at 9am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta GA USA

Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 22, 2022 The Order of Worship at 11:00 am We continue to monitor the latest information regarding the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

At this time, the wearing of face coverings onsite is optional and left to personal preference. Knowing that individuals and families have varying needs at this time, the balcony is reserved as a mask-required area.

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As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.

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PRELUDE

Awake, My Heart, with Gladness

Flor Peeters

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING

The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ’s resurrection.

Standing HYMN 378

Awake, My Heart, with Gladness

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS 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.

Kneeling or seated Most merciful God, | 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; 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 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.

Amen.

Standing GREETING Alleluia! Christ is risen. | Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!

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.

KYRIE In peace let us pray to the Lord.

For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.

For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord.

HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Bountiful God, you gather your people into your realm, and you promise us food from your tree of life. Nourish us with your word, that empowered by your Spirit we may love one another and the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen.

Please use the Prayer Request link on the webpage to submit your requests.

WORD

God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached.

Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON

THE FIRST READING Acts 16:9-15 Mary Brown, Lector A vision compels Paul to move his ministry into Greece. There he meets Lydia, an important person in the business community, whose heart has been opened by God to receive the gospel. Her conversion and baptism provide the impetus for the founding of the church at Philippi.

During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them.

We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. On the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul.

When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.” And she prevailed upon us.

Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God. THE SECOND READING Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5 John’s vision of a new Jerusalem coming out of heaven provides continuity with God’s past actions. Yet in this new city, God’s presence replaces the temple, and the glory of God and the Lamb supplants sun and moon.

And in the spirit [one of the angels] carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God.

Standing GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

THE HOLY GOSPEL John 14:23-29 As Jesus talks of returning to the Father, he promises to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach Jesus’ followers and remind them of all that Jesus taught. Even more, those in whom God makes a home will experience a peace that overcomes fear.

The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus answered [Judas (not Iscariot),] “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me.

“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe.”

The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.

Seated SERMON

Pastor Ronald Bonner

Standing HYMN 646

The Peace of the Lord

Seated AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM NEW MEMBERS Dear friends, we give thanks for the gift of baptism and for these people, one with us in the body of Christ, whom we welcome as new members into the life and ministry of this congregation.

Kathie Arvo-MacKenzie has come to our congregation from Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester, MA.

The Kader Family, Ehab, Sarah, Mady, and Luke have come to our congregation from Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. The Koenig Family, Renee, Stefan, Pierce, and Maxwell have come to our congregation from the Episcopal and Lutheran faith traditions.

Leigh Lyjak will be joining her husband, Ben Moravitz, as a member of Redeemer from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Marietta.

Jorge Luzar has come to our congregation from Christ Methodist Church in Singapore.

Curt Stamp has come to our congregation from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, AR. Lisa Stanley has come to our congregation from Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.

Standing APOSTLES’ CREED With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Seated In baptism, we are welcomed into the body of Christ and sent to share in the mission of God. We are called to live among God’s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper, to proclaim the good news of God

in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.

Siblings in Christ, do you intend to continue in the covenant of your baptism among God’s people in this place?

I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

People of God, do you promise to support and pray for these new members in their life in Christ?

We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

Let us welcome these siblings in Christ to this community of faith.

We rejoice with you in the life of baptism. Together we will give thanks and praise to God and proclaim the good news to all the world.

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION 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.

God of new life, open your church to the unexpected ways your Spirit is at work.

Guide bishops, pastors, deacons, and lay leaders in their visioning, partnership, and planning. Surround us with your peace.

God, in your mercy, | hear our prayer.

Give a vision of increase and abundant harvest for farmers, laborers, and gardeners who are beginning their growing season. Join their efforts with the goodness of creation to feed all living things.

God, in your mercy, | hear our prayer.

Shine your light of wisdom and peace among nations. When those in power seek to assert dominance over others, confound their ways and make them yield to your omnipotent authority.

God, in your mercy, | hear our prayer.

Give safe haven to those who seek healing, liberation, or peace especially

Create places filled with hospitality where hurting people find your loving presence and wholeness.

God, in your mercy, | hear our prayer.

Uphold the work of ministries and organizations in our communities who assist people experiencing homelessness, citizens returning from prison, and all marginalized people especially LCFM, Goshen Valley, and Lutheran Towers.

Accomplish your will through their efforts.

God, in your mercy, | hear our prayer.

Assemble your people at rivers, streams, and fonts, where we remember our baptism and welcome others into the communion of saints. Gather us with those who have died especially when we meet together at your river of life.

God, in your mercy, | hear our prayer.

In your mercy, O God, respond to these prayers, and renew us by your lifegiving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

Standing PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you.

Please share a sign of blessing with your fellow worshipers in whatever way is comfortable for you.

Please let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m Worshiping link as you would the attendance pad at church.

Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS

THANKSGIVING

Please use the Help and Redeemer.org/give links to support the ministry of Redeemer.

ANTHEM

If ye Love Me The Redeemer Choir

Thomas Tallis

If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may bide with you forever, ev’n the spirit of truth.

Standing OFFERTORY HYMN

John 14:15-17

OFFERING PRAYER Living God, you gather the wolf and the lamb to feed together in your peaceable reign, and you welcome us all at your table. Reach out to us through this meal, and show us your wounded and risen body, that we may be nourished and believe in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, the true Paschal Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin; who in dying has destroyed death, and in rising has brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Blessed are you, O God of the universe. Your mercy is everlasting and your faithfulness endures from age to age.

Praise to you for creating the heavens and the earth. Praise to you for saving the earth from the waters of the flood. Praise to you for bringing the Israelites safely through the sea. Praise to you for leading your people through the wilderness to the land of milk and honey. Praise to you for the words and deeds of Jesus, your anointed one. Praise to you for the death and resurrection of Christ, breaking the chains of death, washing away sin, and rescuing us from evil. Praise to you for your Spirit of peace poured out on all nations.

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.

O God of resurrection and new life: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts of bread and wine. Bless this feast. Grace our table with your presence. Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread. Raise us up as the body of Christ for the world. Breathe new life into us. Send us forth, burning with justice, peace, and love.

With your holy ones of all times and places, with the earth and all its creatures, with sun and moon and stars, we praise you, O God, blessed and holy trinity, now and forever. | Amen.

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…

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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION The risen Christ dwells with us here. All who are hungry, all who are thirsty, come.

Seated All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link

HYMN 403

Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song

HYMN 763

My Life Flows on in Endless Song

Standing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen Let us pray. | 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’ name. Amen

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING God, the Author of life, Christ, the living Cornerstone, and the life-giving Spirit of adoption, ☩ bless you now and forever.| Amen.

HYMN 383

Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna

SENDING Alleluia! Christ is risen. | Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Go in peace. Tell what God has done. | Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE

Allegro maestoso e vivace from Sonata IV

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

From sundaysandseasons.com.

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HOLY BAPTISM following worship We celebrate today with Safiatou and Aaron Robinson as they bring their daughter, Harmony Rain Robinson for the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Her sponsors are Tiffany Carr and Sengens Amy-Cupp. We pray that God will bless this family and strengthen them in a life of faith.

For those joining on Livestream click here for the bulletin, for those in person turn to Page 227 in the ELW hymnal.

Today we celebrate a Communion Blessing for the following children who have recently completed Communion Instruction .

Ethan Deuson Elyse Van Hoosear Owen Deuson Lydia Van Hoosear Please join us in congratulating them and their families on this faith milestone.

LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Worship attendance for May 15: In person 224; Livestream 223; Facebook live 67 NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 97, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17:20-26

Employment Opportunity Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is seeking an energetic and organized Project Manager as we embark on our Campus Master Planning process for at least the next five months. In addition to coordinating meetings and gatherings, maintaining records and information, this position will ensure regular and comprehensive communication with the entire congregation using both print and digital means. We anticipate this role would be 20 hours per week for at least the next five months. If you are interested in more information and a full job description, please contact: employment@redeemer.org

FEATURED EVENTS Young Adults - Lunch Together today at 12:30 Meet in the Sims Atrium Enjoy the midtown neighborhood with some Redeemer friends: meet in the Sims Atrium after the late service to walk somewhere nearby for lunch.NOTE: This month we moved from the second Sunday because it is Mother's Day. In June, we will resume having lunch on the second Sunday, June 12th.

Master Planning Sign-ups Continue Join us in the Sims Atrium after each service to sign up and get involved in the Master Planning process. You will have an opportunity to choose areas of interest leading to creative input throughout this months-long process.

Food Drive for the Midtown Assistance Center Due to the pandemic, we have not been able to do our annual food drive for the last two years, but we can this year. May is when the need increases with children out of school and not receiving free meals. There will be bins in the Sims Atrium in May where food can be dropped off and then taken to MAC. Click here for a list of items If you have any questions about MAC, the food drive, or the 5K. Please feel free to contact Richard Mauney at 404-775-3359 or richardemauney@gmail.com. Any support you can provide to MAC would be greatly appreciated.

Vacation Bible School - June 6-10 | Registration is open Redeemer is planning an in-person VBS this summer. We will meet each morning from 9-12, June 6-10 with Covid precautions as appropriate at the time. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer after-care, so campers will need to be picked up at lunchtime. Our VBS planning team will be working out all the details, and we could use your help!

Please contact Deacon Mary if you'd like to help.

Click here to register a camper!

Click here to register as a volunteer (all youth who have finished 6th grade and up to adults should fill out this form)

Music and Arts Camp – “Welcome to the Jungle” – June 13-17 Registration is now open. Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will have a wild time with music, art, drama and more! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after-care. Tuition for the week is $165 and includes all activities, snacks, and a t-shirt.

Sibling discounts apply, and financial need-based scholarships are available. All are welcome, so tell your friends and neighbors. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hawbecker at 404-874-8664, ext. 206 or shawbecker@redeemer.org. Follow the camp and share our posts on Facebook at facebook.com/RedeemerMusicCamp/ Redeemer Week at Camp - June 19 - 25 Why Camp? What is RedeemerWeek? How do I register? What is the cost? You can find answers to all these questions and links for info and registration at this link.

Calendar for May 22 – May 28, 2022 Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, May 22, 2022 | Event Time Worship 9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am High School SS 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM th 5 grade Celebration 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Women in the Early 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Church Pastor Mark’s Class 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM MS Mission trip mtg 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Young Adult Small group 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM HS Trip Mtg 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM New Member welcome 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM reception Young Adult Lunch 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Monday, May 23 Quilters 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tuesday, May 24 Morning Bible Study Pastor Jonathan Bible Study Wednesday, May 25 Early Birds Bible Study Wednesday Night Dinner Pastor’s Class Holden Evening Prayer Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 26 Tolkien Group

Location In-person/ Livestream Youth Lounge/Zoom Room 107 Reception/Zoom Rudisill Hall/Zoom Fireside/Zoom Room 121 Fireside/Zoom Sims Atrium Off site Fireside

7:30 AM – 9:30 AM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Rudisill Hall/Zoom Sims Atrium Rudisill Hall Sanctuary/Livestream Hinely Hall

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Zoom

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER 731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759 The Rev. Mark H. Larson ...................................................................... Senior Pastor, ext. 201 The Rev. Ronald Bonner ................................... Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203 The Rev. Jonathan Trapp ................................................. Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233 The Rev. Jenny McLellan......................................... Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224 STAFF Bob Boyd ........................................................... Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232 Kofi Broadnax........................................................................ Property Administrator, ext. 210 Seth Brown................................................................... Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Michael Clarke ............................................................... LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org Robin Durdin ............................................................ Office Administration Director, ext. 204 Kate Elkins .................................................................................... Preschool Director, ext. 252 David Hansen ........................................................................... Adult Choral Director, ext. 236 Sarah Hawbecker .......................................... Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck .....................................Children & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227 Jennifer Isaacson ....................................................... Financial Information Director, ext. 237 Sam Long ........................................................................ Organ Scholar, slong@redeemer.org Hillary Nelson ............................................................ Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Stacey Williams .............................................................................................. Head of Security