HE IS RISEN!
April 4, 2021
10:00 am Easter Sunday
Virtual Service
ORDER OF WORSHIP
CENTERING PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I am full of thanks for a night of rest, for this new day, and all that now awaits me. I go forward toward encounters with family and friends, work and play, and all that will bring me into contact with strangers, certain that you are with me. Lead and guide me in the way of a resurrected life. Help me to see the risen Lord today; in Jesus’ name. Amen
PRELUDE Easter Hymn M.C. deJong
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
† HYMN “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” Hymnal #232
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
All-knowing, all-powerful God, we confess that, even on this most holy day, we are unable to believe in the victory over death shown to us in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. We confess our utter dependence on you not only for life but also for faith, hope, and love. Without your astonishing appearance to our ancestors and your stunning presence throughout the ages, we would be lost. Forgive us and transform us, that in every way our work and prayer will make whole what is broken and give peace on earth. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
SCRIPTURE John 20:1-18
SERMON “Limping, Looking, and Leaping” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Heidelberg Catechism Question One
Q. What is our chief end?
A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
OFFERING
SPECIAL MUSIC Thine is the Glory Handel/Medley
Chancel Bells
† THE DOXOLOGY
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
† HYMN “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna” Hymnal #248
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION RESPONSE “Be Joyful” Kaiser
POSTLUDE St Magnus Peterson
†You are invited to stand, as you are able.
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