Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Hymn Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise, v.1-3(UMH 312)
Call to Worship
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Renew in us the fire of your Spirit.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Teach us to love as fully as you.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Send us out to serve your children.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Lead us in this world you love.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Renew in us the fire of your Spirit.
Hymn Easter People, Raise Your Voices (UMH 304)
Children’s Message
Children’s Hymn Jesus Loves Me, v.1 (UMH 191)
Prayer for Illumination (UMH 602)
Blessed Lord, you have caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
Gospel Reading Matthew 28:16-20
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Message All People
Hymn O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing, v.1-3 (UMH 57)
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of action, you promise to remain with us, while you send us into the world, to preach, teach, and make disciples of all people. With these gifts and with our lives, make us instruments of proclamation, so all might know the depths of your love. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Sending Forth Go, Make of All Disciples, v.1-2,4 (UMH 571)
Benediction
Postlude
