April 16, 2017 Easter 1

THEME: Dive Deep into New Life and Come Up Singing!

NOTES: There is only one service today! It includes an change in order at the beginning for an Easter processional and the Baptism Service.

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.

But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you."

So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."


10:40AM Service

Welcome    

Fanfare

Mary enters from the chancel

Easter Pronouncement-"Mary at the Tomb"   

             The stone was rolled away! The tomb is empty! I have seen the Lord....and he has seen me. He called me by name. "Mary," he said, "do not be afraid. Go and tell the others." Jesus is alive. He is alive! The stone was rolled away!

Easter Processional                                                                    
             Elders enter with Candles & Cross
             Deacons enter with Bread & Cup
             Acolytes enter with light
             FaithBuilders  enter to share Easter stones.

We Gather in the Light of Christ

Call to Worship

Leader: The tomb is dark, but empty

People: The one you are looking for has overcome the darkness

Leader: The stone has been rolled away

People: The one you are looking for has overcome death

Leader: The burial clothes are put aside

People: The one you are looking for is alive!

Leader: Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

People: Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ is Risen Indeed!

~ written by Rev. Mindi, on her Rev-o-lution blog. http://rev-o-lution.org/

 
                                                           
Hymn of Praise:  CH#216  "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"              ALL

 
Invocation                                                                     Unison  

God of great gifts:
This morning we give you praise,
we give you glory,
we give you thanks!
With resurrection humming in our hearts,
our minds are tuned to your song of peace!
We joyfully present these gifts to you - our flowers, our offerings, our praises, our hearts -
a living chorus of thanksgiving,
a harmony of hope for your kingdom come!
Amen.

~ written by Carol Penner, and posted on Leading in Worship.


Passing of the Peace

We return to our seats as the piano music begins.   
   

Hymn of Faith: CH#562    "Because He Lives"                    ALL

We Hear Professions of Faith

Profession of Faith

Roots and Wings members and their Elder-mentors come forward.

Promises of Roots & Wings Members

Carol Gilliam -Carl & Carol McCray

Cole Rogers -Mary Bondurant

Ty Rogers-Judy Halstead

Mark Workman-Will Bondurant

Promises of the Congregation

Welcome of Newest and Rededicated Members: CH 341  (include on slide) 

Baptism Candidates and minister leave the sanctuary. 

We Encounter God's Word

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Children's Sermon

Choir Voluntary

Easter Meditation

We Celebrate Lives of Faith through Baptism

Hymn of Baptism: CH 701  "Shall We Gather at the River?                                 st. 1

Choir comes out of the choir loft and forms semi-circle around Table.

 Blessing of the Water

Choir is seated in congregation.

 We Witness the Re-commitment to Baptism and Blessing of Carol Gilliam

Family lights candle as blessing is read by all. 

 We Witness the Baptism and Blessing of Ty Rogers

Family lights candle as blessing is read by all. 

 We Witness the Baptism and Blessing of Cole Rogers

Family lights candle as blessing is read by all. 

 We Witness the Re-commitment to Baptism and Blessing of Mark Workman

Family lights candle as blessing is read by all. 

Hymn of Baptism: CH 701  "Shall We Gather at the River?                                 st. 2                                              

We Prayer Together

We Share Our Joys & Concerns                                        

Prayer Hymn:

Praying Together  

When the day is quiet
and the world still sleeps
and the morning is crisp
and love breathes again
we praise you, O God of resurrection

When the time is now
and the moment is on us
and the place is here
and the grave clothes are folded
we praise you, O God of renewal

When the day is new
and the sun is fresh
and the light is clean
and the stone has rolled
we praise you, O God of empty tombs

Now we see the world differently
What we thought was the way of things, yesterday
is no longer the way of things today
death was yesterday
new life is today
tombs were sealed
now they are open
love was dead
now is alive again
death has been given a make-over
endings have a new perspective
things work differently now

When the shouting has stopped

and the betrayal complete

and the suffering ended
and the darkness stolen
then we praise you, O God of life

~ written by Roddy Hamilton, and posted on Mucky Paws. http://www.nkchurch.org.uk/index.php/mucky-paws

                                                             

We Gather 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: CH#75 "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry"         ALL

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Please place your tithes and offerings in the bowl at the table as you come forward to receive communion by intinction, tearing off a piece of bread and dipping it in the cup.

The Lord’s Prayer                                                          

We Go Forth into the World

Challenge for Discipleship                                                    

Hymn of Discipleship: CH#226    "He Lives"                        sts. 1 & 2

Acolytes come forward.

Blessing                                                                          

Acolytes extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading. 
 

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!
People: Amen!
 

Parting Song:  CH#224   "Christ Arose!"                           sts. 1 & 2