INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT
“Joseph from Arimathea placed Jesus in his tomb.
Then he rolled a stone across the entrance.”
Matthew 27:60
ORDER OF WORSHIP
We Gather
Our Faith Family
Prelude “Lift High the Cross” Chancel Chimes
(Please sit quietly and prepare for worship. The altar
is also open for your personal prayer time.)
*Call to Worship (based on Matthew 28) (11:00 a.m.)
Leader: Early Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb.
People: There was an angel sitting on the rolled away stone.
Leader: The angel said, “Do not be afraid! Jesus is not here. He has been raised from the dead.”
People: The women ran to the tomb. They were frightened but also filled with joy.
Leader: Jesus was not there so they ran to tell the disciples.
*Hymn “Christ the Lord is Risen, Today” Pg. 302
*A Time for Christian Greeting
Moments with Our Children (11:00 a.m.)
Music Ministry (11:00 a.m.) Sanctuary Choir
“Easter Alleluia” Don Besig
We Praise God
Giving Expression to Our Joys and Concerns
Call to Prayer
The 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. Amen.
Prayer Response
Invitation to Giving
Offertory Youth Choir
“Resucito, Resucito” Kiko Arguello
*Festal Doxology Pg. 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn (11:00 a.m.) “He Lives” Pg. 310
We Hear God’s Word
Scripture Lesson:
1st Reading: I Corinthians 15:1-11
*2nd Reading Mark 16:1-20
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord and it can be trusted.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Message “What Do You Do With the Resurrection?” Rev. Jeff
We Are Sent Forth to Serve
*Hymn “Up from the Grave He Arose” Pg. 322
*Benediction
*Postlude Sanctuary Choir et al
“Hallelujah Chorus” G. F. Handel
*Those that are able please stand.
A Nursery is provided for children through two years of age from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. See an Usher for directions.
On designated Sundays, a sign language interpreter is located at the right front of the Sanctuary during the 11:00 a.m. service.
For anyone who wishes to receive communion, it will be served after the 11:00 a.m. service at the altar. Everyone is invited.