Easter Sunday
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND
FUNNY STORY Pastor Bob
CALL TO WORSHIP
(Psalm 118, John 20)
James Claggett – Liturgist
L: Christ is risen!
P: Christ is risen indeed!
L: This is the day the Lord has made.
P: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
HYMN: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
UMC Hymnal #302 vs. 1-4
OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
James Claggett – Liturgist
God of new life and new possibilities, we gather to sing our
songs of gladness and to share your steadfast love. Some of us come from the shadows of our lives, as we anticipate the light. Some of us come eager to learn but are unsure of what it all means.
Some of us come in grief, grateful to discover hope. Wherever
we come from, may we all find you, the risen Christ, the one who conquered death and proclaims new life for all.
In the name of the risen Christ, we pray. Amen.
EPISTLE LESSON Acts 10: 34-43
James Claggett – Liturgist
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PREPARATION FOR PRAYER
He Is Lord
UMC Hymnal #177
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Bob
PASTORAL PRAYER
HYMN: Alleluia
UMC Hymnal #186
GOSPEL LESSON John 20: 1-18
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Mistaken Identity
INVITATION TO OFFERING
(Psalm 118, John 20) Pastor Bob
The gift of God is here with us, for the presence of the risen.
Christ is with us always. Ingratitude, may we offer our gifts, as we give thanks to the Lord, who is good. Truly, God’s steadfast love endures forever.
OFFERTORY I Love You Lord
Barbara Houser - soloist
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING
(John 20) Unison
Receive, O God, all that we are: our treasures, our time, our talents, and even our forgiven flaws. May your grace be made known through our giving, that others may be healed by the Spirit of Christ, our friend. Amen.
COMMUNION HYMN:
Spirit Song UMC Hymnal #347
GREAT THANKSGIVING
COME TO THE TABLE and
RECEIVE THE RISEN SAVIOR
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: He Lives
UMC Hymnal #310
BENEDICTION
(Acts 10, John 20) Pastor Bob
Christ is risen! Go and preach the Good News:
“I have seen the Lord!”
DEPART IN PEACE... SHALOM.
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Hymn of Promise
UMC Hymnal #707