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Second Sunday of Easter April 24, 2022

4/24/2022

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32 • Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150 • Revelation 1:4-8 • John 20:19-31

Introduction: In spite of all we have heard and all we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus’ victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the risen Jesus will return to us again and again in the mystery of holy communion, inviting us to touch and taste his presence, and offering us his peace.

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Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day April 17, 2022

4/17/2022

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43 • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 • 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 • John 20:1-18

Introduction: “The last enemy to be destroyed is death,” Paul writes. Today Christ is risen, and we gather together with astonishment and joy. Christ is risen, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen, and we are forgiven. Christ is risen, and with the women at the tomb and Peter, we are amazed. Let us rejoice: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson: “The Empty Tomb and our Faith”

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Good Friday April 15, 2022

4/15/2022

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 • Psalm 22 • Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 • John 18:1-19:42

Introduction: Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days in the Easter Vigil.

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Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday April 10, 2022

4/10/2022

Scripture:  Luke 19:28-40 /  Isaiah 50:4-9a / Psalm 31:9-16 / Luke 23:1-49

Introduction:  Today we follow Christ from triumphal entry to the cross, each waypoint of the journey marked by Jesus’ compassion for those who would betray, mock, accuse, or do violence to him. Though persecuted and beaten, Jesus the Son of God is not disgraced; instead, he asks forgiveness for those who put him to death. We have walked the Lenten pathway these forty days, each of us invited through baptism to “let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” We enter this holy week accompanying Jesus to the cross with both grief and thanksgiving in our hearts, trusting in God’s redeeming love.

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Mid-Week Lenten Service: Love April 6, 2022

4/6/2022

Week 5 – Love
Reading: “The Last Touch” by DeLana R. A. Dameron
Gospel: John 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus

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Fifth Sunday in Lent April 3, 2022

4/3/2022

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21 • Psalm 126 • Philippians 3:4b-14 • John 12:1-8

Introduction: Our God makes all things new. In the first reading God promises it. In the gospel Mary anticipates it, anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume in preparation for the day of his burial. In the second reading Paul recalls his transformation from the persecutor Saul into an apostle. In baptism, God’s new person (you!) rises daily from the deadly mire of trespasses and sins.

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Second Sunday of Easter April 24, 2022

Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day April 17, 2022

Good Friday April 15, 2022

Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday April 10, 2022

Mid-Week Lenten Service: Love April 6, 2022

Fifth Sunday in Lent April 3, 2022

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