Family Easter Vigil
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Atlanta, Georgia
April 8, 2023
11:00 AM
Gathering
Candle Assistants: Lily Cooper and Molly Ludvigsen
Welcome and Lighting of the Fire Opening Song: This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m goin’a let it shine! This little light of mine, I’m goin’a let it shine! This little light of mine, I’m goin’a let it shine! Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2) Everywhere I go, I’m goin’a let it shine!
3) Jesus gave it to me, I’m goin’a let it shine!
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.
Prayer of the Day
Word
The Story of How God Saves God's People
Readers: Matthew Spady, Colin Van Hoosear, Mia Kim
Gospel Procession Halle, Halle, Halle-lu-u-jah
Halle, Halle, Halle-lu-u-jah Halle, Halle, Halle-lu-u-jah
Hallelujah, Halle -lu-jah
Gospel Reading
Reader: Lucas Cooper
The Gospel According to Matthew, the 28th chapter.
Glory to you, oh Lord.
But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, “He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.” This is my message for you.’ So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, oh Christ.
Finding the Alleluia Message
Baptism of Leigh Virginia Walker
Do you believe in God the Father?
All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
All: 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.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
All: 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.
The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Let us welcome our new sister in Christ.
We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world.
Passing of the Peace
The Peace of the Lord be with you all.
And also with you.
Please share the peace with one another in whatever way you feel comfortable doing so.
Meal
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.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Communion Assistants: Charlotte Spady and Ella Kim
Closing Hymn: Oh, Sing to the Lord Oh, sing to the Lord, oh, sing God a new song. Oh, sing to the Lord, oh, sing God a new song. Oh, sing to the Lord, oh, sing God a new song. Oh, sing to our God, oh, sing to our God.
So dance for our God and blow all the trumpets. So dance for our God and blow all the trumpets. So dance for our God and blow all the trumpets, Oh, sing to our God, oh, sing to our God.
Oh, shout to our God, who gave us the Spirit. Oh, shout to our God, who gave us the Spirit. Oh, shout to our God, who gave us the Spirit. Oh, sing to our God, oh, sing to our God.
For Jesus is Lord! Amen! Alleluia! For Jesus is Lord! Amen! Alleluia! For Jesus is Lord! Amen! Alleluia!
Oh, sing to our God, oh, sing to our God.
Blessing
May God who has brought us from death to life fill you with great joy. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.
Amen.
Sending:
You are the body of Christ raised up for the world. Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
