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Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us praise the LORD! How can we find worthy praise to the LORD for His mighty creation, His mighty works? Let us praise the LORD from the tops of the mountains and the depths of the valleys! Let us praise the LORD with our hearts, with our words, with our lives! Let us praise the LORD by living in response to His mighty love, with acts of love to all our brothers and sisters, with songs of praise throughout each day! Let us praise the LORD! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
The grace and peace of Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead to bring everlasting hope, be with you all.
And also with you.
Let us pray. O God, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world, rescuing us from the hopelessness of death. Grant your faithful people a share in the joys that are eternal; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen
Rejoicing in the resurrection, let us remember in prayer the church, the world, and all those in need.
Blessed are you, for you are the source of every gift for ministry. Bless the work of leaders in your church and all who respond to your call. Give them confidence that with your call comes every necessary tool and talent. For this we pray:
Hear us, living God.
Blessed are you, for you are the joy of every creature of your making. Preserve your creation from all harm and guide our stewardship of the earth. For this we pray:
Hear us, living God.
Blessed are you, for you promise to be always with us. Deliver those in any need (especially), and those who suffer alone, who are homebound, lonely, or depressed. Encourage them by the ministry and consolation of this community. For this we pray:
Hear us, living God.
Blessed are you, for you inspire angel choirs in glory. Bless the work of those who make music and art in this congregation that through their witness your name may be glorified. For this we pray:
Hear us, living God.
Blessed are you, for you always richly feed your followers. Give this congregation both the will and the gifts to extend that nourishment to many in our community. For this we pray:
Hear us, living God.
Blessed are you, for you sent Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life. Deliver us from every adversity and at the last bring us, together all your saints, to your feast of victory. For this we pray:
Hear us, living God.
With alleluias in our hearts and on our lips we commend to your care all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
O God, the abundance of your grace and love surround us. Help us to respond faithfully, sharing in your work in the world. Amen
Gathering: "All Creatures of Our God and King" [LASST UNS ERFREUEN]; "When Long Before Time" [THE SINGER AND THE SONG]
Hymn of the Day: "The Church of Christ, in Every Age" [WAREHAM]; "That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright" [ERSCHIENEN IS DER HERRLICH TAG]; "Alabare"
Sending: "Jesus Shall Reign" [DUKE STREET]; "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" [LINSTEAD]; "The Lamb"
Others: "Let All That Is within Me Cry, 'Holy!'"