Easter Sunday
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We Gather as the Body of Christ
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WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and Funny Story
Pastor Bob
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CENTERING WORDS Pastor Bob
Are you searching for tombs and memories
for Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified?
Open your eyes to God’ wonder.
Our God is full of surprises.
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CALL TO WORSHIP
Sharon Stewart - Liturgist
Jesus Christ, in your triumph over the grave
and your resurrection from death,
the heavens and earth rejoice!
We praise you, O God!
For you have made us victorious over sin!
On the mountain of the Lord, all people
will feast, and all wine shall be poured!
We praise you, O God! For you have
prepared a table before us and
our cups overflow!
The Lord has swallowed up death forever;
the Lord has wiped away the tears
from all faces!
We praise you, O God! For you
have brought us from death to life!
The disgrace of God’s people has been
taken away from the earth because
the Lord has spoken!
We praise you, O God!
For you have given us joy and gladness!
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HYMN: Christ the Lord has Risen Today
UMC Hymnal #302 vs. 1-4
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OPENING PRAYER
(Unison) Sharon Stewart
Dear Lord, on this glorious Easter morning, we rejoice in the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you for the hope and new life that Easter brings. May we live in the light of His victory over death. Amen.
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EPISTLE READING
Acts 10: 34-43 Sharon Stewart
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CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
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PREPARATION to PRAYER
Because He Lives
UMC Hymnal #364 vs. 1
LIFTING THE PRAYERS FROM THE HEART
Pastor Bob
EASTER PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
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We Attend to the Word
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HYMN: Up From the Grave He Arose
UMC Hymnal #322
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GOSPEL READING Mark 16: 1-8
This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God, Amen
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MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Ta Da!
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INVITATION to the OFFERING
(Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24) Pastor Bob
Friends, God has opened the gates of righteousness.
Let us accept God’s invitation and offer our gifts
of thanksgiving in Christ’s name.
Give as you are called and as you are able.
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OFFERTORY Erin Tellier
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
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BLESSING of the OFFERING
(Unison) Pastor Bob
O Holy God, thank you for your goodness and mercy, especially for the good news of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. May these offerings, and indeed our very lives, become a witness to all people of the salvation and grace you bring into the world. Amen.
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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
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HYMN: He Lives
UMC Hymnal #310
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BENEDICTION (Psalm 118, Mark 16)
Pastor Bob
Easter people of Jesus Christ, this very day, God has acted.
Jesus is raised from the dead.
Let us rejoice and be glad.
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SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMC Hymnal #431
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Happy Easter!
He is Risen!
He is Risen indeed!
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DEPART IN PEACE...SHALOM!
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Worship Liturgy is taken from two sources:
Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2024.