🕊️ Purpose & Focus
The Easter Morning Service is a liturgical, joy-filled worship service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, central to Christianity. It proclaims the certainty of salvation, Christ’s victory over death, and the promise of eternal life through faith in Him.
📅 When & Where
Date/Time: Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Christ Lutheran Church, Mustang, Oklahoma
📖 Structure of Worship
While the exact order can vary from year to year, the service typically includes these elements:
1. Opening Liturgy
A traditional Lutheran liturgical opening with invocation, confession and absolution, and an Easter greeting (“Christ is risen!” / “He is risen indeed!”).
The liturgy follows historic forms drawn from the Lutheran Service Book, emphasizing God’s grace and forgiveness.
2. Scripture Readings
Several key biblical texts are read that focus on resurrection and hope:
Job 19:23–27 – Job’s confident declaration of a living Redeemer.
1 Corinthians 15:51–57 – Paul’s proclamation of victory over death through Christ.
Mark 16:1–8 – The empty tomb and the announcement of the risen Lord.
3. Sermon
A resurrection sermon rooted in these texts, underscoring:
* The historical reality of Jesus’ rising from the dead.
* The implications of His victory for believers: new life, hope, and assurance of salvation.
* Salvation by grace through faith.
4. Hymns and Music
Music plays an important role, with traditional and festive Easter hymns sung by the congregation and choir, often accompanied by organ and/or brass instruments. Typical hymns include:
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
5. Holy Communion (Lord’s Supper)
The service includes the Lord’s Supper, celebrated in the Lutheran understanding of the real presence of Christ in the bread and wine. This sacrament reinforces the connection to Christ’s death and resurrection and the blessings given to believers. (To see Christ Lutheran's beliefs and practices for Holy Communion please visit:
https://christlutheranmustang.org/whatwebelieve)
6. Closing
The service concludes with a blessing and dismissal, sending worshippers out with Easter joy to live as Easter people.
📺 Livestream & Accessibility
For those unable to attend in person, this Easter Morning Worship is streamed live on the church’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
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