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Third Sunday of Easter – May 4, 2025

The Order of Worship at 9:00 am 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, 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.

As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we are gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.

Please use the links available on the viewing page to let us know that you are worshiping with us, to submit any prayer requests, to let us know if you need help or are available to help a neighbor, and to continue giving financially to support the ongoing ministries of Redeemer.

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PRELUDE Redeemer Jazz Trio - Jerry Fields, Percussion; Eric Hassel, Keyboard; Bryan Lopes, Woodwinds; and Rainy Lindsey, vocalist

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Standing

HYMN 369

Christ the Lord is Risen Today

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, creator of darkness and light, word of truth, wind sweeping over the waters. | Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

God, our rock and refuge, we pour out our hearts before you. We have known you but have not always loved you. We have wounded one another and sinned against you. We have not always recognized the Holy Spirit dwelling in each of us. Remember your covenant. Renew your creation. Restore us, that we might proclaim your good news to all. Amen.

The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. God has spoken: The time of grace is now.

In Jesus, the reign of God has come near. By the authority of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. You are God’s beloved. | Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. | And also with you. Eternal and all-merciful God, with all the angels and all the saints we laud your majesty and might. By the resurrection of your Son, show yourself to us and inspire us to follow Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen.

Seated

CHILDREN’S SERMON

Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL

John 21:1-19

The risen Christ appears again to his disciples by the sea where they were first called. After echoes of the fishing and feeding miracles, he gives a final reminder of the cost of a disciple’s love and obedience.

Before the reading: The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

After [he appeared to his followers in Jerusalem,] Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off.

When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him,

“Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.” (He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, “Follow me.”

After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ

Seated SERMON

Standing HYMN 382

is Risen, Alleluia!

Pastor Jonathan Trapp

Christ

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Each portion of the prayers concludes: Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great.

At the conclusion of the prayers: Amen

God of resurrection and new life, we come before you in prayer for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

Your love sustains the church and its ministries. By that love, equip youth and children’s ministry directors, sunday school teachers, confirmation leaders, and all who guide formation in the church to nurture vibrant, living faith among your people. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Your abundance is made known throughout creation. Preserve oceans and rivers, lakes and estuaries including the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, and Lake Hartwell so that all creatures living in them might flourish. Make us wise stewards of our local watersheds. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Your wisdom guides all who strive for justice and peace. Strengthen the work of grassroots organizers, especially among communities on the frontlines of justice work. Bless the work of Redeemer’s Diversity and Justice team. Amplify the voices of those most in need, that their leadership guides the way forward. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Your compassion surrounds all who are in need. We pray for all people experiencing poverty and food insecurity, and for all struggling with debt and economic uncertainty. Reassure all who experience hopelessness or need your tender care, especially… Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

You invite all people to your table of grace. Make this a community of radical hospitality where all feel loved and celebrated. Show us how to better welcome visitors and bless the ministries of hospitality in this place, especially our new Evangelism and Fellowship teams. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We praise you for the witness of your saints of all times and places, especially … May their lives of faith guide us in our own journeys with you, today and every day. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

We commend these and all our prayers to you, O God, trusting that you are always with us; in the name of Jesus Christ, our risen Savior. Amen.

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

Risen One, you have gathered us around your table of grace along with these gifts we bring. Come among us again, breathe your life into us, and enliven us with this meal, that we may live as your risen body in the world. | Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

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.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

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

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…

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

Seated

Come to the table of grace. Receive the gift of new life All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion. Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link

Standing

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen

Let us pray. | Living One, in this feast you have made yourself known to us. Send us now to tell of your wonders, sing of your glory, and proclaim your risen life to a wounded and weary world. Amen

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING

The triune God, who was, who is, and who is to come, Sovereign, ☩ Savior, and Spirit,

light your way with resurrection dawn, now and always. | Amen.

HYMN 393

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!

Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Go in peace. In Christ you are made new. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio

AT REDEEMER Attendance for April 27: In person: 218, Online 169 NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Fourth Sunday of Easter

Please join us in celebrating our confirmands during the 11 a.m. service. They will share their faith statements and rejoice with the congregation as they reaffirm the promises made for them at their baptism. Cake will be available in the Sims atrium!

Spring Musical

The children and youth choirs present “It’s Good!” today at 10 am in the sanctuary. This minimusical tells the story of creation through clever songs and dialogue. Come and support our Seraphim and J.O.Y. Choirs in this final performance of their 2024-25 season.

Please join us for the ordination and installation of Allison Lizdas on May 10, 2025 at 11 am. Reception in her honor will follow in the Sims Atrium. Bishop Kevin Strickland officiating.

Rejoicing Spirits is on a Summer Break!

Rejoicing Spirits worship will return in August. In the meantime, we are rejoicing every day in who God created us to be! We hope you are too.

VBS Supply Drive

Think of all the things you would pack for a road trip from clothing to car snacks. We will need lots of ‘luggage’ for Road Trip VBS! Help us stock up for the journey by donating to our drive through the Amazon List. Items will be shipped directly to Redeemer. Be sure to include your name so we know who to thank!

Women's Retreat- Need a Mother's Day Gift for that special someone?

Our annual Women's Retreat will be October 3-5 at Camp Mikell in Taccoa, GA (northeast of Atlanta). You can give yourself or someone you love the gift of time for self-care and spiritual refreshment! Scholarships will be available. Scan the code or speak to Deacon Allison or Deacon Mary about registration. If you're not ready to register, there's still plenty of time- mark your calendar now!

CHILDREN AND FAMILY

VBS Registration is Open!!

For VBS 2025 we are ‘hitting the road’ together with Road Trip: On the Go with God! VBS will be June 2-6 from 9-12:30 each day, with after care from 12:30-6 pm. All are welcome; invite a friend! Find more information and registration for participants by scanning the code.

Music and Arts Camp – “Sailing the High Seas” – June 9-13

Register now using the QR code. Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will experience music, art, and drama all based on this year’s pirate theme! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after-care. Tuition for the week is $175 and includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt. Sibling discounts apply, and financial need-based scholarships are available. All are welcome, so tell your friends and neighbors. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hawbecker at 404-874-8664, ext. 206 or shawbecker@redeemer.org.

FAITH FORMATION

Sundays 10 am | Chapel | through May 25 \ Mindful Meditation Practices

Led by Pastor Dorothea Lotze

Mindfulness meditations are an ancient spiritual practice. In our time together, we will integrate the Christian contemplative practice of heart prayer with the mindfulness practices of deep breathing, body relaxation, loving kindness, self-compassion and compassion for others. Come and join our weekly practicing while strengthening our mental, emotional and spiritual health in difficult political and global times. The meditation practices will be in English.

Mondays at 1:30 pm | Reception Room | The Seekers Bible Study led by Bill Pegram We continue digging deep into the Gospel of Matthew.

Tuesdays 5 pm | Zoom

Join Pr Jonathan for a discussion of Edwidge Danticat's book, 'Brother, I'm Dying', a story of Haitian refugees to the US told from the perspective of a woman who lived the experience as she worried about her family still in Haiti. If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom

We are now studying the Gospel of John. Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday. Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Please join us any Tuesday morning!

YOUTH

Summer High School Service Trip

High school youth - please join us! Our high school youth will have the opportunity to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, July 13-18. Attendees will stay at Lutheridge and will participate in different disaster relief projects, in partnership with Lutheran Disaster Response. Questions? Please contact Nate. Scholarships are available. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250565139755161

Graduate Sunday

Graduate Sunday is May 11 and we look forward to honoring all of our graduates in both services.

KEYSTONE (ADULTS 55+)

Keystone Survey - The Keystone Ministry was created to help build discipleship among older adults, ages 55+. As we kick off a new year of this vital ministry, we would like your input and ideas! Please scan the QR code to access the survey. We also have paper copies available at the Keystone table in the Sims Atrium. Thank you for your help in shaping the Keystone Ministry!

Join us for a Keystone Field Trip! On Wednesday May 21, we will visit Peachtree UMC for a guided tour of the 1300 origami doves on display. After the tour, we will have lunch, dutch treat, at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill. We will meet at Redeemer at 10:30 to carpool to the tour and we expect to return between 2-2:30PM. Scan the QR code to sign up.

COMMUNITY

Are you interested in becoming a member of Redeemer? We will be holding a new member class on Saturday, May 17th from 9am-12pm. Light breakfast will be served. Reach out to Allison Lizdas, Director of Congregational Care for more information (alizdas@redeemer.org)

Race for MAC – Save the Date!

Join us for the 11th Annual Midtown Race for MAC on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Piedmont Park!

Walk or run to support the work of Midtown Assistance Center as we fight hunger and homelessness in our community together.

Register for your congregation's team here: https://www.active.com/atlanta-ga/running/distance-running-races/11thannual-midtown-race-for-mac-5k-run-walk-2025

Spring Worship Retreat 2025

The Worship Ministry Team invites you to our Spring Worship Retreat! We will be touring the exhibit titled Singing the Sacred at the Pitts Theology Library at Emory’s Candler School of Theology. The exhibit showcases Southern songbooks published between 1850 and 1925, representing the diverse vocal music making of the era, including shape-note singing. The tour will be led by a leading researcher and curator of this material at Emory, Dr. Jesse Karlsberg. We will meet at Emory at 2:30 p.m. on May 18; additional details are forthcoming. Admission is free, but it is important that we plan the number of attendees with Emory in advance as they will be opening the exhibit just for our group, so please RSVP to Carol Bell at 56bellca@gmail.com.

Inspiritus – Refugee families still need your Help

You may have heard that some federal funding impacting nonprofits has been lifted. Unfortunately, the primary source of federal government to support refugee families invited to the US remains frozen. Refugee families still need your help. Now, more than ever, your support is essential in ensuring that newly arrived families have the resources they need to thrive: weinspirit.org/donate

Calendar for April 27 – May 3, 2025

Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Event Time Location Worship

J.O.Y. Choir

HS Faith Formation

Be Still & Journey

Sing & Play Confirmation

Spring Musical

Monday, May 5

Seekers Bible Study Carillon Ringers

Tuesday, May 6

Morning Bible Study

Pr. Jonathan Book Study

Wednesday, May 7

Early Birds Bible Study

Wednesday Night Dinner Pastors Bible Study

Evening worship

Thursday, May 8

9:00 AM (Jazz) 11:00 AM

Organ & Choir

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 6:00 PM -7:00 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM

In-person/ On-Line

Room 211 Youth Lounge Room 119 Rudisill Hall Fireside Sanctuary

Reception Room Hinely Music Hall

Reception Room Zoom

Reception/Zoom Sims Atrium Rudisill Hall/ Zoom Sanctuary

Pr. Jonathan Study 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Zoom Saturday, May 10

Allison Lizdas Ordination & Installation 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sanctuary