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10:00 AM Jazz worship

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

Resurrection of Our Lord | Easter Sunday | April 20, 2025

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PRELUDE Redeemer Jazz Trio - Jerry Fields, Percussion; Eric Hassel, Keyboard; Bryan Lopes, Woodwinds; and Rainy Lindsey, vocalist

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! | Christ is Risen, indeed! Alleluia!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Lord be with you. | And also with you. Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen.

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CHILDREN’S SERMON

GOSPEL

Luke 24:1-12

Evidently expecting to find Jesus’ corpse, some of the women among his followers go to the tomb with embalming spices. After a perplexing encounter with the empty tomb and angelic visitors, the women become the first to proclaim the amazing news of resurrection.

The holy gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

1On the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] came 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 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. | Praise to you, O Christ.

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SERMON

Standing

HYMN 377

Alleluia, Jesus is Risen

Pastor Mark H. Larson

NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Each portion of the prayers concludes: God of grace, | hear our prayer. At the conclusion of the prayers: Amen

Standing SHARING THE 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.

Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS

MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio

Standing OFFERING PRAYER

Let us pray. | Risen One, you have gathered us around your table of grace along with these gifts we bring.

Come among us again, breathe your life into us, and enliven us with this meal, that we may live as your risen body in the world. | Amen.

HOLY COMMUNION

The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Lift up your hearts! | We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. | It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Thanks and praise fill our hearts, Almighty God, for you are the Lord of creation and new creation, of covenant and new covenant. You brought your people out of slavery to freedom in the Promised Land, and you brought your Son from the depth of death to the glory of resurrection life.

Joy and gladness are our song, redeeming God, for in your conquest of death we see the destiny of every hope in you. Come among us in the power of your Holy Spirit, that your children may be blessed with power and grace, and that this bread and cup may become for us the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ; Who on the night in which he was betrayed, 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.

Great is the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Hope and glory are our breath, merciful God, for you have rolled away the stone of despair. Come among us and breathe on us your peace. Shape your church to be your risen body; make our scars beautiful like your scars, make our lives life-giving like your life, and make our communion holy with your saints, until you come again in glory and we eat with you in your kingdom, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen

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

HYMNS DURING COMMUNION

Standing BLESSING

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen.

Let us pray. | Living One, in this feast you have made yourself known to us. Send us now to tell of your wonders, sing of your glory, and proclaim your risen life to a wounded and weary world. Amen

The triune God, who was, who is, and who is to come, Sovereign, ☩ Savior, and Spirit, light your way with resurrection dawn, now and always. | Amen.

SENDING

Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Go in peace. In Christ you are made new. Alleluia! Alleluia! | Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s Statement of Welcome

We serve a God of abundant grace and generosity. Our worship is centered on the invitation that Christ offers at the communion table: all are welcome in this place. That welcome flows through all we do and say. We open our arms to everyone who comes to share our love of God and all God’s people. We affirm and value the lives of everyone, including all who have been marginalized by ability, age, gender, gender identity, mental or physical health, poverty, race, sexual orientation, or any other circumstance. Let our message be clear: all are welcome to participate fully in the life of our congregation.

CHANCEL DECORATIONS

The flowers as well as today’s special musicians have been presented to the glory of God in memory or in honor of loved ones by members and friends of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer whose names are listed on the following pages. The flowers will remain in the Chancel and may be picked up following the 11:30 am service.

EASTER 2025

Flowers and Special Music are given in Memory of:

Gayle and Janie

Given by:

Julie & Paul

Dorothy M. Natzke Wanless ........................................................................Barbara & Jeff Richards

Dad Scottie Sims Dye

Hugo & Beriece Retzloff ............................................................................................ Regan Retzloff

J.B. & Zelma Akers Regan Retzloff

Lyle & Lorraine Andersen and Sophia Wechtendahl ................................................Mark Andersen

Mary Hinely ............................................................................................................ Esther B. Connor

John Taylor Darla Taylor

Our parents: Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Peterson and Mr. & Mrs. I.S. Roiland ................................................ Rev. Darrel & Mary Peterson

Jeanne ............................................................................................................................. Amy & Walt

Sherry Reavis McHugh ...............................................................................................................Amy

Patty & Joe ..................................................................................................................... Amy & Walt

Dorothy ................................................................................................................... Redeeming Grace

Irvin & Erna Meinert The Kim family

Evelyn & Richard Moorman and Sylvia & Bob Sommer ......................................... The Kim family

Tina Fletcher and Lena Maude Mueller Glenn & Erica Fletcher

Our parents ................................................................................................ Dewey & Brenda Ingham

Mother and Aunt Marie ................................................................................................ John Garrigan

My aunts: Charlotte Waters and Teddie Arnold and my cousin, Kelly Reasor ................ Dan Marks

John & Thelma Slater ................................................................................................. Niall W. Slater

My husband, Peyton Gayle

Our parents and grandparents ................................................................................The Zenoni family

Charles Klotz and Nancy Klotz Sheila Brock

Mr. & Mrs. H.W. Schultz ............................................................................................ Stephanie Hart

Bob & Bertie Onsrud ................................................................................ Sheila, Tracy, and Pharren

Joan & Sam Robison Beth Farris

Tom & Sandy Sullivan ...................................................................................................... Rick Farris

Pastor Robert E. Lee, Fred M. Ramseur, Jr., and Dr. Raymond Martin Linda Lael

Rev. Dr. Robert F. Sims ............................................................................................... Brenda Argoe

Our parents

Louise Werner ......................................................................................................

Julia & Allen Gary

Diane Taylor ..............................................................................................................Julia and Ursula

Tom Coonan Alisa Norvelle

Pastor Robert F. Sims ......................................................................... His children and their families

John Sr., Shelley, and John Jr. Harry & Penny Saunders

Claud, Louise, Vivian, and Richard ........................................................... Harry & Penny Saunders

To the glory of God Brenda Argoe

Father and grandfather, Ivar .................................................. Cheryl, Caroline, and Lindsey Iverson

Jeff Oxner .............................................................................................................. Michael Adamson

Myrtis Carroll, and Gilda Jones Cathy & Steve Vogel

To the glory of God

Brandon Davis

Pat Chardavoyne.............................................................................................................. Len Studley

Rose Mary Kolpatzki Tim Eastling

Bob ........................................................................................................................................ Suzanne

Jeanne, Margaret, and Leona Suzanne Sims

Carolyn Chunn and our grandparents ..............................................................

Kevin & Nikki Chunn

Pastor Ficken ......................................................................................................... The Chunn family

Bob The Chunn family

Our family ............................................................... Stephen McKersie & Cynthia Reese-McKersie

Betty Walsh

Joe Stites ...............................................................................................................

Evelyn West

Mike & Carol Bell

Elsie & Martin Monson ........................................................................................... Elise M. Thomas

Sharon Pike and Carole E. Thompson...................................................................... Scott Thompson

Mary Criblez Linda Criblez

Mike and T.K. ........................................................................................................ Beverly Thornton

Our fathers and grandfathers: John and Sandy Caroline, Suzanne, & Charles Bridgers

Pat & Vincent Amy, and Bob Cupp ....................................... Pam, Sengens, and Foster Amy-Cupp

Millie & Dan Hamernik .......................................................................................... Kris & Phil West

Sarah Sandquist ...............................................................................................

Kristin & Jeff Guthrie

John Veasey ........................................................................................................................ Ed Kuehn

Helene Tom

Alexis......................................................................................................................................... David

Jeanne Merritt Len Studley

Madeline, Herb, and Bertha Studley ............................................................................... Len Studley

John Dilg ......................................................................................................................... Len Studley

Ivar .................................................................................................................................. Jean Iverson

Dorothy M. Natzke Wanless ........................................................................Barbara & Jeff Richards

Bill West Kris & Phil West

Our parents and grandparents, Lois & Kenneth Quist ................................... Emma and Peter Quist

Robert Carl Stephanie & Craig Greene

Dean Spady ............................................................................................................. The Spady family

Doreen Jacius .................................................................................................. Dan & Allison Lizdas

The Shook family Don & Cindy Noland

C.E. & Blanche Barker ...........................................................................................Pete & Anne Burr

D.E. & Callie Burr Pete & Anne Burr

To the glory of our Risen Savior and in memory of our parents and grandparents, Don and Shirley Eifert Janet & Tony Preston, Susannah & William Gaskins, and Reed and Mary Clara Haury

To the glory of our Risen Savior and in memory of our mother and grandmother, Anna Caldwell .. .................. Janet & Tony Preston, Susannah & William Gaskins, and Reed and Mary Clara Haury

Flowers and Special Music are given in Honor of: Given by:

Our parents and grandparents The Ludvigsen family

Claire and Miriam ........................................................................................................... Jim Belcher

Suzanne Scottie, Cammie, and Randy

Henry & Shirley Marks ................................................................................................ John Garrigan

My parents: Henry & Shirley Marks Dan Marks

The grands: Robert, Lillie, and Bo ............................................................................................ Gayle

The Glory of God .......................................................................................................... Sophia Foley

Miriam and Robin Alisa Norvelle

Our parents and grandparents ................................................................ Brian & Whitney Ludvigsen

Our children, families, and friends Kevin & Nikki Chunn

My children and grandchildren .................................................................................... Suzanne Sims

Ernestine & Harold Vogel Suzanne Sims

Our family ............................................................... Stephen McKersie & Cynthia Reese-McKersie

Our mothers and grandmothers: Barbara and Caroline ........ Caroline, Suzanne, & Charles Bridgers

The sisters Suzanne Bridgers

Susan & Charles Lofstrom ............................................................................. Emma and Peter Quist

Dolores Carl

Stephanie & Craig Greene

Children of the world ...............................................................................................Winnie Finneran

Our parents Tom & Julie Delbrook

Nick & Marissa .............................................................................................. Tom & Julie Delbrook

Justin & Tara .................................................................................................. Tom & Julie Delbrook

Our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren Pete & Anne Burr

Our 2025 confirmands: Merritt Carlson, Addie Beth Dillon, Britta Kraby, Stephen Powner, Micah

Thomas Hallie & Patrick Dillon 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. Dr. Jonathan Trapp .......................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233

STAFF

Seth Brown ................................................................... Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218

Brandon Davis ................................................... Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232

Robin Durdin Office Administration Director, ext. 204

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

Nate Humpherys Youth Director, ext. 230

Allison Lizdas Director of Congregational Care, ext. 203

Larry Lowe Security Officer

Stacey Williams Head of Security