GATHERING
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP-
Based on Psalm 133
Written by Joanna Harader
Though we may be inclined to brag, let us come together with humility.
How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity.
Though we may be tempted to use harsh words, let us come together with gentleness.
How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity.
Though we may want everything to happen quickly, let us come together with patience.
How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity.
Though the world around often encourages hate, let us come together in love.
How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity.
In humility, gentleness, patience, love, and unity, Let us worship the God who has called us together.
GATHERING SONG
“CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY; ALLELUIA!”
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
SPECIAL MUSIC RECORDING - “WHY ME LORD”-BRAD HAAR & KATHI EISENBEIS
WORD
FIRST READING:
Acts 4:32-35
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM: Psalm 133
SECOND READING:
1 John 1:1--2:2
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL: John 20:19-31
The holy gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON – Pastor Rebecca
HYMN OF THE DAY- “JESUS LIVES! THE VICTORY’S WON!”
NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
OFFERING
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
Amen.
SENDING
BLESSING
May our glorious God grant you a spirit of wisdom to know and to love the risen Lord Jesus.
The God of life, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.
Amen.
SENDING SONG- “CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!”
DISMISSAL
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
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