Worship Prayers for Easter Sunday

 CENTERING PRAYER

 

Holy One, you come to us with power beyond all knowing. You lift all things out of the dust, you breathe love into every cell, you call us into communion with you, and you claim victory over death. Blessed be your holy name now and forever. Amen.

 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

This is the day the Lord has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

 

 

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)

 

 

 

OFFERING

 

With compassion for our needs, the Risen One stands beside us, calling our names. Let us, with that same mercy, bring forth tithes, offerings, and gifts to relieve the suffering of this world and proclaim far and wide the good news of resurrection life. Let us pray…

 

Holy God, you shower us with gifts so abundant, we cannot measure them all. You give us life itself and the power to befriend our neighbors in this world. Bless these gifts for the sake of those in need, in the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, one God, now and forever. Amen.