Prelude Yours be the Glory
Acknowledgement
Welcome
Gathering Hymn PEACE IN OUR TIME
Tune-In Song Book- David Brown
Light transcendent shine in to our hearts today
Fan the breeze of compassion
Guide our sacrificial action
Living God stand beside us on the way.
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our days
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our days.
Love transcendent source of life and of our song
Spark the flames if your justice
Be our righteous indignation
living one always with us on the road.
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace at the close
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our days.
Joy transcendent lord of history and now
Open eyes that are blinded
Teach us Christ to be disciples
Living God walk beside us on the climb.
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our time.
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our days.
Place your finger, Thomas,
On the list of the women, who have been murdered or are missing.
Stroke the cheek, Thomas,
Of the man gasping for breath, as he is pinned down by one who was meant to serve and to protect.
Touch, Thomas,
The gaping wounds of our world.
Feel, Thomas,
The primal wounds of our neighbours.
Grasp my hands, Thomas,
And believe.
Show us peace in our days
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our days.
Love transcendent source of life and of our song
Spark the flames if your justice
Be our righteous indignation
living one always with us on the road.
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace at the close
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our days.
Joy transcendent lord of history and now
Open eyes that are blinded
Teach us Christ to be disciples
Living God walk beside us on the climb.
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our time.
Take the lives that we offer
Show us peace in our days.
Gathering (Bread for the Journey editor Ruth Duck)
Spring changes are occurring all around us and new life and beginnings burst forth
The Earth is awakening from the winter and begins its renewal of life
The cycle of life, living and dying continues
As it has for centuries past and years to come
Lent has passed, Easter Sunday has been celebrated
But the message of hope, new life, renewal, new possibilities remain! Glory to God Alleluia
Together We Pray
Source of all living things, we praise you for the power of recurring re-creation of life we see around us, and for the timeless resurrection of Jesus our Christ. May these signs so inspire us to manifest your presence in our relationships and actions, that those cries of joy first heard on Easter morning may echo through the centuries to our time and place. Amen
Canticle MORE THAN WE CAN ASK FOR OR IMAGINE CP 86
More than we can ask or imagine,
More than we can ever dare to dream,
We are the children of heaven’s creation,
God’s own beloved, each called by name.
And we cry, Glory! Glory!
Glory to God who calls us by name!
Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
Glory we sing!
More than we will ever imagine,
More than we will ever understand;
We are sent to walk with compassion,
To live out God’s love by heart and by hand.
And we cry, Glory! Glory!
Glory to God who presses us on!
Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
Glory our song!
More than we can ask or imagine,
More than we could ever desire;
Out of the dust God’s building a kingdom,
Spring changes are occurring all around us and new life and beginnings burst forth
The Earth is awakening from the winter and begins its renewal of life
The cycle of life, living and dying continues
As it has for centuries past and years to come
Lent has passed, Easter Sunday has been celebrated
But the message of hope, new life, renewal, new possibilities remain! Glory to God Alleluia
Together We Pray
Source of all living things, we praise you for the power of recurring re-creation of life we see around us, and for the timeless resurrection of Jesus our Christ. May these signs so inspire us to manifest your presence in our relationships and actions, that those cries of joy first heard on Easter morning may echo through the centuries to our time and place. Amen
Canticle MORE THAN WE CAN ASK FOR OR IMAGINE CP 86
More than we can ask or imagine,
More than we can ever dare to dream,
We are the children of heaven’s creation,
God’s own beloved, each called by name.
And we cry, Glory! Glory!
Glory to God who calls us by name!
Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
Glory we sing!
More than we will ever imagine,
More than we will ever understand;
We are sent to walk with compassion,
To live out God’s love by heart and by hand.
And we cry, Glory! Glory!
Glory to God who presses us on!
Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
Glory our song!
More than we can ask or imagine,
More than we could ever desire;
Out of the dust God’s building a kingdom,
Like wine from the press, like bread from the fire.
And we cry, Glory! Glory!
Glory to God! Glory we cry!
Glory! Glory!
Glory on Earth, Glory on high!
Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
Glory we cry!
Glory! Glory! Glory on earth!
Glory on high!
Glory on earth! Glory on high!
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS
Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. (ACTS 4:32-35)
Listen for the Leading of the Spirit R: Thanks be to God
Psalm 133 REFRAIN How good it for all is to live together in unity.
And we cry, Glory! Glory!
Glory to God! Glory we cry!
Glory! Glory!
Glory on Earth, Glory on high!
Glory! Glory! Glory to God!
Glory we cry!
Glory! Glory! Glory on earth!
Glory on high!
Glory on earth! Glory on high!
The Proclamation of the Word
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS
Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. (ACTS 4:32-35)
Listen for the Leading of the Spirit R: Thanks be to God
Psalm 133 REFRAIN How good it for all is to live together in unity.
Oh, how good and pleasant it is when brethren live together in unity!
It is like fine oil upon the head that runs down upon the beard,
Upon the beard of Aaron, and runs down upon the collar of his robe. R
It is like the dew of Hermon that falls upon the hills of Zion.
For there Love has ordained the blessing: life for evermore. R
Homily
It is like fine oil upon the head that runs down upon the beard,
Upon the beard of Aaron, and runs down upon the collar of his robe. R
It is like the dew of Hermon that falls upon the hills of Zion.
For there Love has ordained the blessing: life for evermore. R
Gradual Hymn THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS
Songwriters: Peter Scholtes
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
And we pray that our unity may one day be restored.
chorus
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love (by our love).
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand
And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land. Chorus
We will work with each other, we will work side by side,
We will work with each other, we will work side by side,
And we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one’s pride. Chorus
All praise to the Father, From whom all things come
And all praise to Creator who makes us one,
And all praise to Christ Jesus, God’s only Son. Chorus
THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO JOHN
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. (20:19-31)
The Gospel of Christ R: Praise to you Lord, Lord Jesus Christ
Homily
Thomas (adapted from ‘The Pattern of Our Days: Liturgies and Resources for Worship’, Iona Community)
Put your hand, Thomas,
On the unaccompanied migrant child, imprisoned and scared.
Reach out your hands, Thomas,
And place them on the poor and the oppressed, the homeless and the hungry.
Put your hand, Thomas,
On the unaccompanied migrant child, imprisoned and scared.
Reach out your hands, Thomas,
And place them on the poor and the oppressed, the homeless and the hungry.
Place your finger, Thomas,
On the list of the women, who have been murdered or are missing.
Stroke the cheek, Thomas,
Of the man gasping for breath, as he is pinned down by one who was meant to serve and to protect.
Touch, Thomas,
The gaping wounds of our world.
Feel, Thomas,
The primal wounds of our neighbours.
Grasp my hands, Thomas,
And believe.
An Affirmation of Faith (Rex Hunt Liturgies)
In response to the word reflected on, and the primal wounds of the world let us share an affirmation of faith.
Beckoning Christ, you call us out of our comfortable ghetto of 'us' and 'them'
to risk discipleship without walls.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where God is worshipped above all others.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where prayer is offered day and night.
You call us into a worldwide fellowship where we can share what we are with others who love you.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where each person has something to give to the whole.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where compassion and respect shape missionary endeavour.
Keep on beckoning us out of our safe havens into your rich fellowship of challenge and reconciliation, faith and hope.
Offering Hymn The Peace of Christ
by Glen Soderholm
May the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
May the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
It is like precious oil, that flows down Aaron’s beard
And as dew falls on the mountain the blessing bursts forth here.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
So we throw down all our weapons
And the things we long to control
And call now for Jesus’s presence to restore our very souls.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
In all you do.
We turn now from the solitary to the dance of kindred hearts
And laughing with each other as each one takes their part.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
Prayer over the Gifts
God of grace, you have freed us from our sins and made us a kingdom in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept all we offer you this day and strengthen us in the new life you have given us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayers of the People (Lutheran Coalition for Renewal http://lutherancore.website/)
Let us pray to our victorious Savior on behalf of the Church, the world, and all people.
A brief silence
Lord Jesus, thank you for being so patient with your followers. Thank you for breathing your Spirit and your peace upon us. Thank you for giving us your own work of forgiving the sins of all who are humble enough to seek forgiveness and grace. Give us the faith, hope, and charity to believe, worship, and obey you always.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Breathe your Holy Spirit upon your Church, so that it may never doubt your Resurrection, but always proclaim you as the crucified and risen Savior of the world.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Pour your Holy Spirit into your persecuted followers, so that their faith in you is unwavering and their witness to you is both gracious and bold.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come with your forgiveness, grace, and peace to the people of this congregation. Make us hunger for your Word and thirst for your goodness. Give us a vision of your love for each of us. Help us to serve you by serving others in your name.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Breathe your Holy Spirit upon skeptics, doubters, and all whose confidence in your grace has been shaken by tragedy. Use us to lead them gently into your house. Lift them with your wounded hands. Transform their unbelief into unshakeable faith in you, their Lord and God.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give the leaders of the nations, and all people entrusted to their care, that peace which the world cannot give. Send your Holy Spirit into the world. Let repentant faith and deeds of mercy bring the light of your saving love to hearts darkened by the powers of sin, evil and death.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The other disciples sought out Thomas when he was grieving and in despair. Teach us to be your disciples, seeking out and walking with others even when they despair of your love. Give us grace to be gentle, winsome, patient, yet persistent as we invite them to taste and see your goodness.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bring the peace of your forgiveness, the healing of your dear touch, and the joy of your salvation to all whose lives are shadowed by suffering to body, mind or soul. Especially we remember before you: {List}. Cheer their hearts, renew their faith, and restore them to fellowship with all who love them.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Jesus, you have been raised from death, and you promise your resurrection life to all whom you have redeemed. We entrust into your strong arms the lives of all who have fallen asleep in you. Wipe away the tears of all who grieve. Turn our doubt into unshakeable confidence. Grant that all whom you have redeemed may see you face to face and cry out in adoration and joy, “My Lord and my God!”
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Grant to us all that is in accordance with your will, dear Jesus, and accomplish your salvation among us; for you are risen from the dead and dwell in majesty with your Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer of Confession
Christ has risen and we have risen to new life with him. Yet we must confess the ways we have continued to remain in our tombs of sin and death.
Living Lord, when we stand before the empty tomb, we don’t always feel the joy of resurrection.
We feel fear, doubt, and distrust. We feel empty.
Forgive the fear that paralyzes us at the brink of new life.
Forgive our doubt of your love.
Forgive our distrust of your surprising, joyous plan.
Fill our emptiness with your glorious light.
Raise us to abundant new life for the glory of your name.
Words of Assurance
Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
Sisters and brothers, Christ has forgiven our sins.
Christ calls us to new life. Christ will lead us into righteousness. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
The Collect
Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
The Blessing
May you trust in God’s promises to his people: peace, security, blessing
even when they are difficult to believe.
May you know that God’s news is good news, nourishing, true
even when people tell you it is not.
And when you encounter doubt, may you strengthen your belief guiding you in his perfect wisdom and counsel.
And may the grace and peace of God the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sustainer come upon you this day and remain with you always. Amen.
Closing Hymn Sent Out in Jesus' Name
MV:212 Traditional Song, Cuba
English Translation: Jorge Maldonado
(Spanish) En-via-do soy de Dios mi ma-no lis-ta es-ta pa-ra cons-tru-ir con El un mun-do fra-ter- nal.
(English) Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now to make the world the place in which the kingdom comes.
(sp) Los an-ge-les no son en-via-dos a cam-biar un mon-do de do-lor por mun un mun-do de paz.
Me ha to-ca-do ami ha-cer-lo rea-li-dad a-yu-da-me, Senor aha-certu vo-lun-tad.
(en) The angels cannot change a world of hurt and pain into a world of love, of justice and peace.
The task is ours to do, to set it really free. O help us to obey and carry out your will.
(en) Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now to make the world the place in which the kingdom comes.
(sp) Los an-ge-les no son en-via-dos a cam-biar un mon-do de do-lor por mun un mun-do de paz.
Me ha to-ca-do ami ha-cer-lo rea-li-dad a-yu-da-me, Senor aha-certu vo-lun-tad.
(sp) En-via-do soy de Dios mi ma-no lis-ta es-ta pa-ra cons-tru-ir con El un mun-do fra-ter-nal.
The Dismissal
In response to the word reflected on, and the primal wounds of the world let us share an affirmation of faith.
Beckoning Christ, you call us out of our comfortable ghetto of 'us' and 'them'
to risk discipleship without walls.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where God is worshipped above all others.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where prayer is offered day and night.
You call us into a worldwide fellowship where we can share what we are with others who love you.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where each person has something to give to the whole.
You call us into a world-wide fellowship where compassion and respect shape missionary endeavour.
Keep on beckoning us out of our safe havens into your rich fellowship of challenge and reconciliation, faith and hope.
Offering Hymn The Peace of Christ
by Glen Soderholm
May the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
May the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
It is like precious oil, that flows down Aaron’s beard
And as dew falls on the mountain the blessing bursts forth here.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
So we throw down all our weapons
And the things we long to control
And call now for Jesus’s presence to restore our very souls.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
In all you do.
We turn now from the solitary to the dance of kindred hearts
And laughing with each other as each one takes their part.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you, and also with you.
And may the Peace of Christ be with you; in all you do.
Prayer over the Gifts
God of grace, you have freed us from our sins and made us a kingdom in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept all we offer you this day and strengthen us in the new life you have given us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayers of the People (Lutheran Coalition for Renewal http://lutherancore.website/)
Let us pray to our victorious Savior on behalf of the Church, the world, and all people.
A brief silence
Lord Jesus, thank you for being so patient with your followers. Thank you for breathing your Spirit and your peace upon us. Thank you for giving us your own work of forgiving the sins of all who are humble enough to seek forgiveness and grace. Give us the faith, hope, and charity to believe, worship, and obey you always.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Breathe your Holy Spirit upon your Church, so that it may never doubt your Resurrection, but always proclaim you as the crucified and risen Savior of the world.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Pour your Holy Spirit into your persecuted followers, so that their faith in you is unwavering and their witness to you is both gracious and bold.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come with your forgiveness, grace, and peace to the people of this congregation. Make us hunger for your Word and thirst for your goodness. Give us a vision of your love for each of us. Help us to serve you by serving others in your name.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Breathe your Holy Spirit upon skeptics, doubters, and all whose confidence in your grace has been shaken by tragedy. Use us to lead them gently into your house. Lift them with your wounded hands. Transform their unbelief into unshakeable faith in you, their Lord and God.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give the leaders of the nations, and all people entrusted to their care, that peace which the world cannot give. Send your Holy Spirit into the world. Let repentant faith and deeds of mercy bring the light of your saving love to hearts darkened by the powers of sin, evil and death.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The other disciples sought out Thomas when he was grieving and in despair. Teach us to be your disciples, seeking out and walking with others even when they despair of your love. Give us grace to be gentle, winsome, patient, yet persistent as we invite them to taste and see your goodness.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bring the peace of your forgiveness, the healing of your dear touch, and the joy of your salvation to all whose lives are shadowed by suffering to body, mind or soul. Especially we remember before you: {List}. Cheer their hearts, renew their faith, and restore them to fellowship with all who love them.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Jesus, you have been raised from death, and you promise your resurrection life to all whom you have redeemed. We entrust into your strong arms the lives of all who have fallen asleep in you. Wipe away the tears of all who grieve. Turn our doubt into unshakeable confidence. Grant that all whom you have redeemed may see you face to face and cry out in adoration and joy, “My Lord and my God!”
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Grant to us all that is in accordance with your will, dear Jesus, and accomplish your salvation among us; for you are risen from the dead and dwell in majesty with your Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer of Confession
Christ has risen and we have risen to new life with him. Yet we must confess the ways we have continued to remain in our tombs of sin and death.
Living Lord, when we stand before the empty tomb, we don’t always feel the joy of resurrection.
We feel fear, doubt, and distrust. We feel empty.
Forgive the fear that paralyzes us at the brink of new life.
Forgive our doubt of your love.
Forgive our distrust of your surprising, joyous plan.
Fill our emptiness with your glorious light.
Raise us to abundant new life for the glory of your name.
Words of Assurance
Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
Sisters and brothers, Christ has forgiven our sins.
Christ calls us to new life. Christ will lead us into righteousness. Amen.
~ written by Greg Scheer, http://www.gregscheer.com/
The Collect
Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
The Blessing
May you trust in God’s promises to his people: peace, security, blessing
even when they are difficult to believe.
May you know that God’s news is good news, nourishing, true
even when people tell you it is not.
And when you encounter doubt, may you strengthen your belief guiding you in his perfect wisdom and counsel.
And may the grace and peace of God the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sustainer come upon you this day and remain with you always. Amen.
Closing Hymn Sent Out in Jesus' Name
MV:212 Traditional Song, Cuba
English Translation: Jorge Maldonado
(Spanish) En-via-do soy de Dios mi ma-no lis-ta es-ta pa-ra cons-tru-ir con El un mun-do fra-ter- nal.
(English) Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now to make the world the place in which the kingdom comes.
(sp) Los an-ge-les no son en-via-dos a cam-biar un mon-do de do-lor por mun un mun-do de paz.
Me ha to-ca-do ami ha-cer-lo rea-li-dad a-yu-da-me, Senor aha-certu vo-lun-tad.
(en) The angels cannot change a world of hurt and pain into a world of love, of justice and peace.
The task is ours to do, to set it really free. O help us to obey and carry out your will.
(en) Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now to make the world the place in which the kingdom comes.
(sp) Los an-ge-les no son en-via-dos a cam-biar un mon-do de do-lor por mun un mun-do de paz.
Me ha to-ca-do ami ha-cer-lo rea-li-dad a-yu-da-me, Senor aha-certu vo-lun-tad.
(sp) En-via-do soy de Dios mi ma-no lis-ta es-ta pa-ra cons-tru-ir con El un mun-do fra-ter-nal.
The Dismissal
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