Happy Easter!
UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Gloria Patri (UMH 71)
Call to Worship
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
Leader: We gather to worship the resurrected Lord.
People: Faith, hope, and joy are alive.
Leader: Jesus, we praise you.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (UMH 302)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn He Lives (UMH 310)
Scripture Luke 24:1-12
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Easter Morning
Hymn Because He Lives (UMH 364)
Prayer of Confession
Jesus, we celebrate your Resurrection with joy on Easter morning. However, we often go about our days forgetting the power that raised you from the dead. Forgive us. May your Spirit be our strength always. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Majestic One, today we celebrate the miracle that was created for all who are ready to receive. The Risen Son reminds us of your amazing, unwavering love. Use these gifts so the promises of a seemingly distant heaven become more of a reality on Earth. Glory Hallelujah! Amen and amen.
Prayers of the People
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Confession and Pardon (UMH 15)
The Great Thanksgiving
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Sending Forth Up from the Grave He Arose (UMH 322)
Benediction
Postlude
