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    Apr 26, 2020

    Take and Walk and Have Some Supper

    Take and Walk and Have Some Supper

    Passage: Luke 24:13-35

    Speaker: Rev. Vivian McCarthy, Pastor

    Category: Faith

    Sometimes we try to escape our troubles by going away -- like the two discicples who left Jerusalem for Emmaus on Easter day. No matter where we go, Jesus walks with us!

    Third Sunday of Easter

    April 26, 2020 10 am

    Call to Worship 

    L:   I love you, Lord, because you have heard my voice and my supplications.
     
    P:  I’ll call out to you as long as I live, because you listen closely to me.
     
    L: I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the Lord’s name.
     
    P: I’ll keep the promises I made to you, Lord, in the presence of all God’s people.
     
    L: Let us worship God!

    Hymn I Will Call Upon the Lord[1]  

    I will call upon the Lord (ECHO)
    Who is worthy to be praised (ECHO)
    So shall I be saved from my enemies (ECHO)
    (All together) I will call upon the Lord
     
    Chorus (All together):
        The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock  and let the God of my salvation be exalted

    (REPEAT whole song)

    Unison Prayer

    We enter your courts with praise, O God; we come into your house with thanksgiving.  In Christ you give us the cup of salvation, and in him we receive the bread of life.  To you, indeed, our promises are to be made and kept.  Be with us now as we gather, as we humbly offer our respect and praise.   Amen.

    Proclamation and Response

    Scripture Reading  Luke 24:13-35 (CEB)[2]

    13 On that same day, two disciples were traveling to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking to each other about everything that had happened. 15 While they were discussing these things, Jesus himself arrived and joined them on their journey. 16 They were prevented from recognizing him.

    Song   Open My Eyes that I May See  

    Open my eyes that I may see glimpses of truth thou has for me;  place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free.
     
    Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.   Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
     
    Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear; and while the wave-notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear.
     
    Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.   Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!

    Meditation  Take a Walk and Have Some Supper

    Listen

     Scripture Reading  Luke 24:17-35   (to be read in 2 parts during the meditation)

    • Jesus said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk along?” They stopped, their faces downcast.
    • The one named Cleopas replied, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who is unaware of the things that have taken place there over the last few days?”
    • He said to them, “What things?”

    They said to him, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth. Because of his powerful deeds and words, he was recognized by God and all the people as a prophet. 20 But our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him. 21 We had hoped he was the one who would redeem Israel. All these things happened three days ago. 22 But there’s more: Some women from our group have left us stunned. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 and didn’t find his body. They came to us saying that they had even seen a vision of angels who told them he is alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women said. They didn’t see him.”

    25 Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! Your dull minds keep you from believing all that the prophets talked about. 26 Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” 27 Then he interpreted for them the things written about himself in all the scriptures, starting with Moses and going through all the Prophets.

    28 When they came to Emmaus, he acted as if he was going on ahead. 29 But they urged him, saying, “Stay with us. It’s nearly evening, and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 After he took his seat at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts on fire when he spoke to us along the road and when he explained the scriptures for us?”

    33 They got up right then and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven and their companions gathered together. 34 They were saying to each other, “The Lord really has risen! He appeared to Simon!” 35 Then the two disciples described what had happened along the road and how Jesus was made known to them as he broke the bread.

    Joys and Concerns
    Prayers of the People

    Song   Because He Lives (Amen)[3]

    I believe in the Son.  I believe in the risen One.
    I believe I overcome by the power of His blood
     
    Amen, A – men!  I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives! A - men, A – men!  Let my song join the one that never ends because He lives.
     
    I was dead in the grave.  I was covered in sin and shame.
    I heard mercy call my name.  He rolled the stone away.
     
    Amen, A – men!  I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives! A - men, A – men!  Let my song join the one that never ends because He lives.
     
    Because He lives I can face tomorrow.
    Because He lives every fear is gone.
    I know He holds my life my future in His hands.
     
    Amen, A – men!  I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives! A - men, A – men!  Let my song join the one that never ends  because He lives.
     
    Amen, A – men!  I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives! A - men, A – men!  Let my song join the one that never ends  because He lives.
     
    Because He lives
    Because He lives

    Benediction  

     

    [1] Michael O'Shields © 1981 MCA Music Publ., A.D.O. Universal Studio (Admin. by Universal Music Publishing Group) Sound III, Inc. (Admin. by Universal Music Publishing Group) CCLI License #1011499
     
    [2] Common English Bible (CEB).  Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible
     
    [3] Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher  © 2014 Alletrop Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI License # 1011499