Call to Worship:
Leader: God is Alive.
People: God's Spirit surprises!
Leader: The world is alive.
People: Salvation has come!
Leader: Hope is alive.
People: God is with us!
Leader: We are alive.
People: Thanks be to God!
Hymn of Praise: Number 226....Chalice Hymnal.....He Lives....stanzas 1 and 3
Lighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Dear Jesus,
You once said, "Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I will be with them."
You are here.
Whenever baptismal waters cover a sincere believer, you are here.
Whenever preaching faithfully proclaims the word, you are here.
Whenever prayer rises from a trusting heart, you are here.
Whenever a devoted offering is made to God, God sends us you.
Whenever the bread is broken in faith, you are here.
You are here. Hear us as we pray, "Our Father...Amen."
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn 289...Chalice Hymnal....What is this Place
Prayers of the People
Scripture: John 21: 1-14
Sermon
Communion Hymn: 404....Chalice Hymnal...A Hymn of Joy We Sing
Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup
The Lord's Supper and Offering
Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Chalice Hymnal...431....Go My Children, with my Blessing....stanzas 1 and 3
Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
10:40 AM Service Order
Please Note: The Children Sermon is in a new location in the service!!!
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music:
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise: Number 226....Chalice Hymnal.....He Lives....stanzas 1 and 3
Call to Worship
Leader: Every Sunday is a little Easter.
People: Every Sunday we gather in the name of the Risen Christ and in the power of the Resurrection.
Leader: Every Sunday we remember Christ's love, Christ's sacrifice, Christ's victory.
People: Every Sunday we hear anew with joy the angel's words: "He is not here; he is risen!"
Leader: Come, let us worship the Easter God.
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Dear Jesus,
You once said, "Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I will be with them."
You are here.
Whenever baptismal waters cover a sincere believer, you are here.
Whenever preaching faithfully proclaims the word, you are here.
Whenever prayer rises from a trusting heart, you are here.
Whenever a devoted offering is made to God, God sends us you.
Whenever the bread is broken in faith, you are here.
You are here. Hear us as we pray, "Our Father...Amen."
Turning to God in Prayer
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Children's Moment and Blessing
Prayer Hymn: Chalice Hymnnal, 304....Into My Heart
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture: John 21:1-15
Choir Voluntary
Sermon
Sharing at the Lord's Table
Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn: Chalice Hymnal 404.....A Hymn of Joy We Sinig
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Call to Offering
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Chalice Hymnal...431....Go My Children, with my Blessing....stanzas 1 and 3
Benediction
Choral Response and Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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