Second Sunday of Easter

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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    (1 Peter 1)

Pastor Bob

Be not dismayed, for Christ is alive, bringing

hope and joy to our lives this day. Alleluia!

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CALL TO WORSHIP

Responsive Reading    Sharon Stewart

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Our hearts are glad, and our souls rejoice.

Do not worry or fear, for Christ is alive!

In this place we find hope and joy.

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Let us worship the one who brings new life

and peace.

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HYMN:      To God Be the Glory

UMC Hymnal    #98

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OPENING PRAYER

(Unison)    Sharon Stewart

Gracious God, we come to worship with sounds of Trumpets still lingering in our ears, and the fragrance of lilies still lasting in our memories. May we take the message of Easter to heart and hold it close. May your power be at work in our lives, as we turn to you in faith and in hope. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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READING FROM THE PSALMS

Psalm 16       Sharon Stewart

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CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob

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PREPARATION to PRAYER

He Is Lord

UMC Hymnal    #177

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PASTORAL PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER

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We Attend to the Word

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HYMN:     Spirit of God

The Faith We Sing Hymnal    #2117

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GOSPEL READING

John 20: 19-31

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MEDITATION      Pastor Bob

Peace be with You

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We Gather at Christ's Table

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INVITATION to the OFFERING

   Pastor Bob

God invites us to share what we have with others,

with a generous heart and a willing spirit. Let us offer our gifts to God.

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

You send us, O Lord, into the world, to minister in your name, with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Accept these gifts and bless them, as they help this church and the church around the world, reach out in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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HYMN:          Alleluia, Alleluia

UMC Hymnal    # 162

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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World

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BENEDICTION

Pastor Bob

Members of the body of Christ, may the unconditional love of God, the deep peace of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit be with you now and always. Amen.

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SENDING FORTH HYMN

Shalom to You

UMC Hymnal #666

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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 2023.

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