Emmanuel Lutheran, Aurora, Il - Lcms

April 4 2015 Sermon Vigil Isaiah 54:1–8 Theme Verse “For a brief moment I deserted you, but with great compassion I will gather you.” (Isaiah 54:7) The Easter Vigil, was  the first official celebration of Christ’s resurrection in the ancient church. Frequently, it was during this service that people were baptized and that adult catechumens...