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9:30 AM Jazz worship

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

Resurrection of Our Lord | Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026

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PRELUDE Redeemer Jazz Quartet - 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.

O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen.

Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON

Standing GOSPEL

Matthew 28:1-10

Sorrow gives way to “fear and great joy” when two women are sent by an angel to proclaim the good news: Jesus is risen!

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

After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for 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. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

The gospel of the Lord. | Praise to you, O Christ.

Seated 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: Merciful God, | receive 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. | Merciful God, accept the fruits of our labor, gathered to give you glory. You have set a table before us, a glimpse of that great day when we will hunger and thirst no more. Nourish us with the body and blood of Jesus, that goodness and mercy may follow us and bless the world you love. In the name of Jesus, | 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

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Come to the table of new life. Receive the risen Lord.

Seated

All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are welcome to the feast.

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. | Holy One, through this meal you have made your home among us and are making all things new. Send us now to speak peace to anxious hearts, to love our enemies, and to bring your healing to the nations. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

God Almighty, who is the beginning and the end, Jesus Christ, the firstborn of the dead, and the Spirit, our advocate and peace, ☩ bless you now and forever. | Amen.

SENDING

Go in peace. Praise the Lord. Alleluia! | Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio

The liturgy is based on the service of Holy Communion (Setting Four) in Evangelical Lutheran Worship copyright © 2006. Unless otherwise noted, all musical and text materials are from that source and are reprinted here by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

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 and expression, 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 music 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 11:00 am service.

EASTER 2026

Flowers and Special Music are given in Memory of:

Our parents ...........................................................................................................

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

Given by:

Julia & Allen Gary

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

Viola Anderton David Besherse

Loved Ones ............................................................................................................ The Lizdas family

John Taylor Darla Taylor

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

Parents: Samand Gertie Roiland, Art & Leonora Peterson ................. Rev. Darrel & Mary Peterson

Doug Bell ............................................................................................................. Mike & Carol Bell

Mother and Aunt Marie John Garrigan

John Brinkley Veasay ......................................................................................................... Ed Kuehn

My aunts, Charlotte Waters and Teddie Arnold and My cousin, Kelly Hammond Dan Marks

Philip A. Vogel ......................................................................................... Ernestine & Harold Vogel

My beloved husband, Tommy Couch ............................................................................ Heidi Couch

My parents, Gene & Irene Beinke Heidi Couch

Barbara Howard ............................................................................................................. Heidi Couch

C.E. & Blanche Barker and D. E. & Callie Burr

Pete & Anne Burr

Our parents and grandparents: Anna Caldwell and Don & Shirley Eifert .......................................... Janet Preston, Susannah & Will Gaskins and Reed and Mary Clara Haury

Bradley Emil Hermann ................................................................................ Sharon & Paul Hermann

Tim Finneran ............................................................................................................Winnie Finneran

My mother, Donna Rice Cherie Rice

Loved Ones .................................................................................................................... Robyn Hollar

Bob Suzanne

Gayle & Bill Ide ........................................................................................................... Suzanne Sims

Pat Shannon Susan Shannon

Mary Hinely ...................................................................................................... Jonne & Paul Walter

Jeanne ..........................................................................................................................................Amy

Our parents

Amy & Walt

Sherry ..........................................................................................................................................Amy

John Getman, Nathan Erickson, and Sandra Thorsbakken

Beth Getman

Peyton ........................................................................................................................................ Gayle

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

Ed Scherlacher .................................................................................................. Don & Cindy Noland

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

Herbert & Madeline Studley and Bertha Studley Len Studley

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

Jeanne Merritt Len Studley

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

Rosemarie ............................................................................................................. Andreas Penninger

Dean Spady The Spady family

Patricia & Ron ................................................................................................ Tom & Julie Delbrook

Mr. & Mrs. Herman W. Schultz Charissa, Stephanie and Tiffany

Gerry Mayo ...................................................................................................... Karin & Travis Mayo

Mary Criblez Linda Criblez

Our parents .................................................................................................. Sharon & Paul Hermann

Pastor Robert E. Lee .......................................................................................................... Linda Lael

Dr. Raymond Martin Linda Lael

Our grandmothers: Faye Griffith and Jean Hawkins................................ Stephanie & Craig Greene

Our parents: Bob & Doty Carl

Stephanie & Craig Greene

My loving husband Ken McKneely and his father Wayne McKneely ..................... Kaye Mckneely

Ned W. Hawbecker Sarah Hawbecker & Willam Fuller

Our families ......................................................................................... Stephen & Cynthia McKersie

Carol Cramer ........................................................................................................ The Cramer family

Gary Menard Karen Cramer

Bob .................................................................................................................. Kevin & Nikki Chunn

Pastor Ficken The Chunn family

Gilda Jones and Myrtis Carroll ........................................................................ Steve & Cathy Vogel

Bob Cupp and Vincent & Patricia Amy ................................................................... Pam Amy-Cupp

Sarah Sandquist and Bill Guthrie .................................................................... Kristin & Jeff Guthrie

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

Anne Spitler David Buechner

Irvin & Erna Meinert and Evelyn & Richard Moorman and Sylvia & Bob Sommer ........... Liz Kim

Our parents: Cecil & Trinka Sandifer and Tom & Judy Pyle Brett & Stacey Sandifer

Marie Short Hall ................................................................................................................ David Hall

Ed Scherlacher ................................................................................................................ Tim Eastling

Patricia Keyes ............................................................................................................... Mary Souther

Our parents .......................................................................................................Carol & Jim Maxwell

Betty Carlson and Jenny Borchers Marie Akin

Dorothy Retzloff Hardin and Carson Foster .............................................................. Regan Retzloff

Our parents and Leona Fehn Colin & Ray Walker

Lyle & Lorraine Andersen and Sophie & George Wichtendahl ................................Mark Andersen

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

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

Molly and Wells Brian & Whitney Ludvigsen

Steve & Rose Anne Bell ....................................................................................... Mike & Carol Bell

Lynda Mayo, and The Reverend Marvin and Beverly Robeck ........................................................... Karin & Travis Mayo

Suzanne Sims ........................................................................................... Scottie, Cammie & Randy

Ted Spitler David Buechner

Helene and Alexis ..................................................................................................... Tom and David

Shirley & Henry Marks John Garrigan

My parents, Henry & Shirley Marks ................................................................................. Dan Marks

My Children: Steve & wife, Tricia; Buck & wife, Stephanie and their children Mackenzie and Ashlynn Heidi Couch

My sister Karen and brother Hans .................................................................................. Heidi Couch

Laura who loves, nurses, and cares very much for our family Heidi Couch

Children, grandchildren & great grandchildren

Pete & Anne Burr

Bruce Walter Hermann ...................................................................................... Paul Davis Hermann

In honor of the work of Edward Scherlacher Esther Connor

Our family and friends .................................................................................... Kevin & Nikki Chunn

Our families Stephen & Cynthia McKersie

The Chunn family ......................................................................................................... Suzanne Sims

Nicholas, Wesley, Greg, James, Emery, Colin, Lydia, and Elyse ............................. Susan Shannon

David Hansen and Sarah Hawbecker Jonne & Paul Walter

Faithful Hands ministry members ..................................................................................Pat Cornwell

“the grands”: Robert, Lillie, and Bo Gayle Morgan

Our four beautiful grandchildren .............................................................. Henry & Helen Puckhaber

To the glory of God Ryan Roemerman

Loved ones .................................................................................................................... Robyn Hollar

Our family ...................................................................................................... Tom & Julie Delbrook

To the glory of God Matthew Moore

Our children and grandchildren ................................................................... Sharon & Paul Hermann

To the glory of God Rob Blatecky

Thank you for the lovely concert for Bach’s birthday .................................................. Heidi Hooper

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

The Rev. Timothy Lloyd Associate Pastor for Evangelism & Mission Development, ext. 224

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

Pepper Humpherys.............................................................................. Youth Director, ext. 230

Deacon Allison Lizdas ............................................ Director of Congregational Care, ext. 203

Stacey Williams .............................................................................................. Head of Security