Praise Songs
”Celebrate Jesus"
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"Because He Lives”
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Welcome and Invitation to Worship
We have traveled through the darkness of Lent and into the light of Easter morning. Now we set out on a new journey, one that will lead us beyond the cross and into the world we are called to serve. May God’s light shine upon our path, and fill us with new life
Announcements
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Prayer for those in need
Prelude
“Christ Is Risen” - Matt Maher
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Call to Worship: Psalm 118: 22-24
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”
Leader: He is risen!
Congregation: He is risen indeed!
*Opening Hymn
“The Easter Song” - Tiffany Coburn
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*Invocation
Lighting the Candle of Peace
Prayer for Peace - Responsive Reading
- Leader: Would we recognize You? Would we understand the incredible power You have over death?
- People: Grant us the peace that was present in the garden in those
moments before Your resurrection, and may we spread that
peace like the women who first saw You alive and spread the news of Your resurrection. - Leader: Help us to recognize opportunities for peace that once seemed extinguished now as new soil for growing peace.
- People: Clear away our doubts that peace may not come to pass and show us how to work to create peace in places across the world.
- All: Amen! Praise the Lord!
Disciples’ Generous Response
“Today is Easter Sunday! On Easter Sunday we celebrate Jesus’s return to life. The people that crucified Jesus were trying to show how powerful they were by using violence to keep control. When Jesus rose, He showed everyone that there was nothing more powerful than God’s love. Through our offerings today, we get to honor that sacrifice and most precious gift of His return.”
Collection of Offering
Prayer over Offering
“God of Rejoicing, we share our gifts joyfully and with thanksgiving in response to the generous gifts You have given us. May the offerings we share bring joy, hope, love and peace into the lives of others so they might experience Your mercy and grace. Amen.”
Special Music
“King of Kings” Newsboys with Bart Millard
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Easter Message
*Closing Hymn
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” - CCS 476
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*Benediction
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