Happy Easter!
UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (UMH 302)
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 He Lives (UMH 310)
Children’s Message
Scripture Luke 24:1-12
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message
Special Music Because He Lives
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
God of all creation, as we celebrate the victory of Christ over death, we offer these gifts in thanksgiving. Use them to bring comfort and peace to those longing for renewal and hope. May our lives be a reflection of your resurrection power at work in the world. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving (UMH 15)
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Hymn Up from the Grave He Arose (UMH 322)
Benediction
Postlude
