Theme: It's Easter. We who have seen God's love triumph even over death, now commit ourselves again to live together in faith to be all God has called us to be.
Sound Notes: All normal except the Hallelujah Chorus at the end. You might want to check with Michael and see if there are any needs there.
Scripture:
Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20
After the
sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and
the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great
earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came
and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like
lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards
shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do
not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was
crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come,
see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples,
‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of
you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for
you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and
ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said,
“Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and
worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and
tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
Now the eleven disciples went to
Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they
saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and
said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given
to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And
remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Order of Worship:
Preparing for Worship
ChimesWelcome
Announcements
Prelude
Words of Preparation
Hymn of Praise: Red #217 "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" ALL
Call to Worship
Leader: Wonderful the fingers that anointed blind eyes,
the hands that gently touched lepers,
the arms that embraced little children.
People: Wonderful the smile that welcomed outcasts,
the frown that rebuked the arrogant,
the tongue that told parables of grace.
Leader: Wonderful the courage that led to Jerusalem,
the faith that agonized in Gethsemane,
the love that suffered at Golgotha.
People: Wonderful the lips that gave the Easter greeting,
the mercy which restored ashamed disciples,
the joy with which He filled them all.
Unison: Wonderful is the Savior who has brought us here today,
filled with wonder, love and praise.
Invocation
Lord's Prayer
Gloria Patri
A Time for Offering
Call to Offering
Musical Offering
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn of Faith: Red #216 "Christ Arose" 1, 3
We Join in Prayer
Pray Concerns and JoysMorning Prayer
O God, with faces touched by the light of a new day,
and hearts
warmed by our prayers and praises,
we come
before you to pray
for the
needs of our world.
Into the
light of Easter morning
we raise
those who are struggling with illness,
with
despair over their lives, or with
the
breakdown of relationships.
May the
light of Christ shine upon them.
May the
light of Christ shine upon them.
Into the
light of Easter morning,
we bring
those places in our world
where war,
violence, poverty and need
are the
experiences of everyday life. (These places may be named)
May the
light of Christ shine upon them.
May the
light of Christ shine upon them.
Into the
light of Easter morning,
we bring
the headline news of this weekend (this may be named):
we hold in
our hearts the pain
of those
suffering violence, bereavement or conflict.
May the
light of Christ shine upon them.
May the
light of Christ shine upon them.
And into
the light of Easter morning
we bring
ourselves, the private struggles,
the heart’s
yearnings, the hidden dreams,
the
unfulfilled potential.
May the
light of Christ shine upon us.
May the
light of Christ shine upon us. AMEN.
We Contemplate and Live God's Word
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10Children's Sermon
Choir Anthem: Chancel Choir
"Hallelujah! Resurrection Morning!" by Lloyd Larson
Sermon: "A Promise Fulfilled: We Have What We Need to Give Our All"
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Red #220 "He Lives" ALL
Gathering at the Lord's Table
Call to CommunionHymn of Communion: Red #213 "Because He Lives" ALL
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Breaking Bread and Pouring the Cup
Communion Meditation
Parking the of the Lord's Supper
We Depart to Serve
Unison Benediction
Open Up. Trust God. Accept Change.
Step Out. Embrace Each Other. Move Forward with God. Amen.
by George F. Handel
If you have sung the "Hallelujah Chorus" before,
please come forward and sing with the choir.
Music copies are available at the front of the sanctuary.
Postlude
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