In today’s video we enjoy returning to Easter Alleluias, something for the kids, scripture, an Easter Message, prayers and music.

Walking the Road to Emmaus

Jesus shows up “in the midst of it all”

Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as the scriptures are proclaimed and Christ appears to us as bread is broken and wine is poured. The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s day.

Worship Liturgy

GATHERING

Opening Song::  “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”  ELW 369, vv 2,4

Easter Greeting:          Alleluia, Christ is risen! :: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! 

Apostolic Greeting 

Prayer of the Day 

 

WORD 

First Lesson    1 Peter 1: 17-23   

Alleluia 

Gospel              Luke 24: 13-16, 28-35

Message, “Living and Enduring Word”

Message Hymn – ““We Know That Christ is Raised,” ELW 449, vv 1-2

Prayer of the Faithful 

Lord’s Prayer 

Peace 

 

SENDING

Final Blessing 

Dismissal 

Prayer of the Day

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 in you and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

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