CENTERING PRAYER (The Gelasian Sacramentary, c. 500)
“The moment we have longed for has come; the night of our desires is here. What greater occupation could there be than for us to proclaim the power of your resurrection! This was the night when you shattered the gates of hell, and you took up the victory banner of Heaven. This was the night when you set us among the stars. When your mother Mary gave birth to you, she was overwhelmed with joy at your beauty. Now we are overwhelmed with joy at your power. The blood which flowed from your side has washed away our sins. Your body rising from the tomb has promised us eternal life. Eternal are the blessings which in your love you have poured upon us.”
PRELUDE Thine is the Glory Handel/Young
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Rejoice and be glad:
This is the day that the Lord has made!
Rejoice and be glad:
Heaven and earth will never be the same!
Rejoice and be glad:
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
† HYMN “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” Hymnal #232
Pastor MP, trumpet
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we have heard the good news: how on the third day, Christ rose again. Still we look for the living among the dead. You rolled away the stone from the tomb. Still we look for the living among the dead. You sent messengers to proclaim the gospel. Still we look for the living among the dead. You were faithful to your promise; you have done wonderful things! Still we look for the living among the dead. (silent confession] Forgive us, Lord, we pray. Teach us to trust your promise and to believe the good news of salvation: Christ is alive; Jesus is risen from the dead. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
†GLORIA PATRI Hymnal #581
TIME WITH CHILDREN (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School)
ANTHEM Easter Song Herring/Hart
Chancel Choir & Amy Friedman, Nicole Lesh, Liz Sprague - handbells
SCRIPTURE John 20:1-8
SERMON “I Have Seen the Lord”
Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism Question One
Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
OFFERING Glorious Risen Christ Burke/Larson
Chancel Choir
† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
† HYMN “Thine Is the Glory” Hymnal #238
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION “He Lives”
POSTLUDE Village Easter Postlude Pierce
† You are invited to stand, as you are able
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