CENTERING PRAYER
God of the Resurrection, you open the tomb and invite us to sing and dance in the new life you give us. In Jesus Christ, whose wounds are not erased but glorified in resurrection, touch our wounds that they may be transformed into channels of healing for others. Holy Spirit, breathe into us the power to forgive so that all may have new life. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
PRELUDE Grand Choeur Salome (1834-1896)
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Celebrate God in this sacred space! Celebrate God in all places under heaven!
Give praise for God’s mighty deeds! Give praise for God’s resurrecting power!
Praise God with a fanfare of trumpets.
Praise God with the harp and the cello!
Praise God with tambourines and dancing!
Praise God with flutes and guitars!
Praise God with cymbals and drums!
Let everything with life and breath praise God!
† HYMN “In the Bulb There is a Flower” Hymnal #250
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of the empty tomb and our empty hearts, when we are afraid to speak our faith in the world, forgive us and help us to find our voice. When we are afraid to forgive and to love again, forgive us and give us the power to forgive. When we are afraid to stand up to misguided authority, join with the weak to make us all strong. When we are confined by our hurts, touch us with your wounded hands and set us free. When we are locked behind our doubts and fears, pass through our barricades, open our hearts, and give us peace. (Silent confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
†GLORY TO GOD Hymnal #582
TIME WITH CHILDREN (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School)
SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31
SERMON “I Can Do What?” Rev. MP Panco
† 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 Morning Has Broken arr. Eithun Chancel Bells, Jee-Hye Lee - piano
† 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 “Christ is Alive” Hymnal #246
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION “He Lives”
POSTLUDE LLANFAIR Robertson (2008)
† You are invited to stand, as you are able
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