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Easter 7
Easter 7 ~ Ascension Observed ~ May 24, 2020
Welcome
Easter Proclamation
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen, indeed! Alleluia!
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray. Almighty God, your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Mercifully give us faith to trust that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Scripture Reading Acts 1:1-14
In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over the course of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. ‘This’, he said, ‘is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.’
So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up towards heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up towards heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.’
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.
Word of God, Word of Life
Message
Hymn: Jen Hauser
Prayers of Intercession
Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
O God, call your people to be one, as you are one. Unite your church in the truth of your gospel, the love of our neighbor, and the call to proclaim your reign to all people. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Breathe life into your creation. Guide your people as we explore the mysteries of the universe. We pray for the work of scientists, creators, health care providers whose skill leads to life and health. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Make your justice known among the nations of the earth. Protect the vulnerable, the ill, trauma survivors, and everyone in the midst of crisis. Redirect those who use violence and greed as weapons. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come to the aid of your children. We pray for those engulfed in grief, those without supportive families, and for all who are isolated, powerless, or afraid, that all may rest their anxieties in your care. Hear the prayers of our hearts now… Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give courage to all who embark on new ventures. Those who serve their neighbors in love. Those who extend hospitality and refuge to those in need. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Raise all your saints to eternal life. Until that day, we give you thanks for the faithful examples of those who have listened to your voice and now rest in you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace:
The Peace of the living Christ be with you always, And also with you!
Communion with our Community
Lord's Prayer
Jesus remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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, for ever and ever. Amen
Blessing
May the One who brought forth Jesus from the dead raise you to new life, fill you with hope, and turn your mourning into dancing. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.
Dismissal
Share the good news of Resurrection every day and live in God’s peace!
Thanks be to God!
Please follow the instruction of the parking attendants as you leave today.
Go with God’s blessing.
Stay strong. Be well. Love boldly.
Jesus loves you and so do I!
Jen Hauser, Piano; Vocals; Tim McNulty, Audio and Tech support, Pastor Diane Olson.
Music from the ELW and Liturgy adapted from Sundays & Seasons used with permission: Augsburg Fortress License #42073 with extended license for online and streaming through May 31.
OneLicense #A-719363 for text, streaming and podcast.
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Easter 7 ~ Ascension Observed ~ May 24, 2020
Welcome
Easter Proclamation
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen, indeed! Alleluia!
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray. Almighty God, your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Mercifully give us faith to trust that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Scripture Reading Acts 1:1-14
In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over the course of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. ‘This’, he said, ‘is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.’
So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up towards heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up towards heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.’
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.
Word of God, Word of Life
Message
Hymn: Jen Hauser
Prayers of Intercession
Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
O God, call your people to be one, as you are one. Unite your church in the truth of your gospel, the love of our neighbor, and the call to proclaim your reign to all people. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Breathe life into your creation. Guide your people as we explore the mysteries of the universe. We pray for the work of scientists, creators, health care providers whose skill leads to life and health. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Make your justice known among the nations of the earth. Protect the vulnerable, the ill, trauma survivors, and everyone in the midst of crisis. Redirect those who use violence and greed as weapons. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come to the aid of your children. We pray for those engulfed in grief, those without supportive families, and for all who are isolated, powerless, or afraid, that all may rest their anxieties in your care. Hear the prayers of our hearts now… Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give courage to all who embark on new ventures. Those who serve their neighbors in love. Those who extend hospitality and refuge to those in need. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Raise all your saints to eternal life. Until that day, we give you thanks for the faithful examples of those who have listened to your voice and now rest in you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace:
The Peace of the living Christ be with you always, And also with you!
Communion with our Community
Lord's Prayer
Jesus remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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, for ever and ever. Amen
Blessing
May the One who brought forth Jesus from the dead raise you to new life, fill you with hope, and turn your mourning into dancing. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.
Dismissal
Share the good news of Resurrection every day and live in God’s peace!
Thanks be to God!
Please follow the instruction of the parking attendants as you leave today.
Go with God’s blessing.
Stay strong. Be well. Love boldly.
Jesus loves you and so do I!
Jen Hauser, Piano; Vocals; Tim McNulty, Audio and Tech support, Pastor Diane Olson.
Music from the ELW and Liturgy adapted from Sundays & Seasons used with permission: Augsburg Fortress License #42073 with extended license for online and streaming through May 31.
OneLicense #A-719363 for text, streaming and podcast.