NOTES: On this second Sunday of the Easter season, we continue to celebrate the resurrection, taking a deep breath and drawing this good news all the way into our hearts. Christ is risen and death has lost its fear inducing grip on us. New life lies on either side of the grave. Forgiveness and grace transform this life. And love that endures through death holds us when we pass beyond this life. So we can, truly, take a deep breath...and relax. As we do, we can relax the grip we hold on our deepest concerns and our greatest hopes. We can let go and live.
Revs. Mark and Lisa and Emilee Givens are traveling. Rev. Loretta Reynolds will be preaching. Allison Harrison will be song leading. Mandy Williams will present the Children's Sermon. Mark Workman will be liturgist and Kyle Sowers will do the Morning Prayer in first service. Liturgist TBN and Rudy Rudolph on the Morning Prayer in second service.
Hard copies of this service as you see it below will be available on the coat tree/chair outside Susan's office beginning Wednesday evening.
SCRIPTURE: TBA
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude
We Gather in The Light of Christ
Lighting the Christ Candles Mark Workman
Invite 1-2 children to come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
Hymn of Praise:# 224 Christ Arose! (all verses) Allison Harrison
Call to Worship Mark Workman
Leader: Joy is loose,
People: In the wiggles of the
children,
Leader: The
whispers of the youth,
People: The smiles of the
adults.
Leader: We
praise God for this glorious day,
People: Let the praise break
forth in the most unlikely
places and in silly ways.
Leader: Joy
and praise fills our hearts and in our songs
People: Let the laughter be
deep as we worship God today, for we are God's
people.
~
posted on Trinity United Parish. http://www.trinityunitedparish.org/lukeswordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/April-10.pdf
Invocation (UNISON) Mark Workman
Grant
us, God,
the
grace to see ourselves as others see us -
creatures
of your making: wholly loved.
In
the busyness of this week,
awaken
us to your presence
in
the smiles and glances of those we meet.
Shape
our hearts to delight in the gifts of
each
and every day. Amen.
~
from a service at Pictou United Church. http://www.pictouunited.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/4-14-2013-Holy-Humour-Sunday.pdf
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture Rev. Loretta Reynolds
Sermon Rev. Loretta Reynolds
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern Mark Workman
Prayer Hymn: #638 In the Bulb There is a Flower (verses 1 & 3)
Choose
any new or current joys and concerns to share. Invite people to share
joys and concerns. Either jot them down, or have someone else ready to
jot them down for Rev. Mark.
Allison Harrison
Praying Together (Sample Prayer) Kyle Sowers
Holy
One, we celebrate
that
where people are gathered together in love:
You are present
and good things
happen and life is full.
We
celebrate
that
we are immersed in your mystery
our
lives are more than they seem:
We belong to each
other
and to a universe of
great creative energies,
whose source and
destiny is you, our God.
We
celebrate
that
your spirit beat in the heart of Jesus of Nazareth:
The good news of your
healing, embracing and liberating love
was heard by the
broken, the lonely
and all bound by
life’s sorrows and struggles.
We
celebrate
that
the spirit of peace and hope is present
with
us and though us:
In our struggle to
love
we incarnate your
holy presence in our world.
And
so, aware of the hurts and longings all of us carry,
the
awe and wonder that is around us,
and
the gifts of faith and this community of faith:
We pause and we
become ever aware
of the sacredness of our
lives.
In
that awareness may we act and speak and live.
May
it be so…
~ adapted from worship resources by Rex Hunt (Uniting
Church of Australia), and posted on the Pictou United Church website. http://www.pictouunited.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/4-14-2013-Holy-Humour-Sunday.pdf
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table Rev. Loretta Reynolds
Communion Hymn#231 Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us (verses 1 & 3)
Allison Harrison
Communion Hymn#231 Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us (verses 1 & 3)
Allison Harrison
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion Elder
Words of Institution Elder
Invite 1-2 of the baptized children to come forward to break the bread and raise the cup (Lilly, Madison, Marissa, Joe, etc.)
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer Mark Workman
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship (SAMPLE) Mark Workman
In the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
God has showered mercy upon the entire world.
God has showered mercy upon the entire world.
When
we walk in the light of Christ,
we have fellowship with one another.
we have fellowship with one another.
If you would like to join with this congregation
in faith and fellowship or if you feel led to make
your confession of faith today, we invite you to come forward
as we sing our hymn.
Discipleship Hymn#218 Thine is the Glory (verses 1 & 2) Allison Harrison
Blessing Mark Workman
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Invite 1-2 children to 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!
10:40AM Service
Welcome
Prelude
Prelude
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Call to Worship Liturgist
Leader: Joy is loose,
People: In the wiggles of the
children,
Leader: The
whispers of the youth,
People: The smiles of the
adults.
Leader: We
praise God for this glorious day,
People: Let the praise break
forth in the most unlikely
places and in silly ways.
Leader: Joy
and praise fills our hearts and in our songs
People: Let the laughter be
deep as we worship God today, for we are God's
people.
~
posted on Trinity United Parish. http://www.trinityunitedparish.org/lukeswordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/April-10.pdf
Hymn of Praise:#224 Christ Arose! (all stanzas) Allison Harrison
Invocation (UNISON) Liturgist
Grant
us, God,
the
grace to see ourselves as others see us -
creatures
of your making: wholly loved.
In
the busyness of this week,
awaken
us to your presence
in
the smiles and glances of those we meet.
Shape
our hearts to delight in the gifts of
each
and every day. Amen.
~
from a service at Pictou United Church. http://www.pictouunited.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/4-14-2013-Holy-Humour-Sunday.pdf
Passing of the Peace Liturgist
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith:# 231 Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us (all stanzas) Allison Harrison
We Offer Our Hearts to God
Call to Offering (SAMPLE) Liturgist
The offering we share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
With the women in the garden
we catch our breath,
wipe our tears,
and try to articulate our
experience of God.
What words can describe
shadows fleeing from the tomb?
How can we tell of the morning
the world turned upside-down?
No mortal words will do.
Still, we must spread the news:
Christ is risen!
Our knees are weak from running;
our voices tremble
on the edge of fearful joy.
Our eyes have seen the glory
of the Lord loosed upon the world!
May every breath we take,
every moment of our time,
every gift we bring to this table,
witness to the truth
of Christ’s resurrection.
— adapted from a piece written by Sharlande Sledge, Associate Pastor of Lake Shore Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication Elders
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture Rev. Loretta Reynolds
Anthem Choir
Children’s Sermon Mandy Williams
Sermon Rev. Loretta Reynolds
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns Liturgist
Choose any new or current joys and concerns to share. Invite people to share joys and concerns. Either jot them down, or have someone else ready to jot them down for Rev. Mark.
Prayer Hymn: #638 In the Bulb There Is a Flower (stanzas 1 & 3)
Allison Harrison
Morning Prayer: (Sample Prayer) Rudy Rudolph
Allison Harrison
Morning Prayer: (Sample Prayer) Rudy Rudolph
Holy
One, we celebrate
that
where people are gathered together in love:
You are present
and good things
happen and life is full.
We
celebrate
that
we are immersed in your mystery
our
lives are more than they seem:
We belong to each
other
and to a universe of
great creative energies,
whose source and
destiny is you, our God.
We
celebrate
that
your spirit beat in the heart of Jesus of Nazareth:
The good news of your
healing, embracing and liberating love
was heard by the
broken, the lonely
and all bound by
life’s sorrows and struggles.
We
celebrate
that
the spirit of peace and hope is present
with
us and though us:
In our struggle to
love
we incarnate your
holy presence in our world.
And
so, aware of the hurts and longings all of us carry,
the
awe and wonder that is around us,
and
the gifts of faith and this community of faith:
We pause and we
become ever aware
of the sacredness of our
lives.
In
that awareness may we act and speak and live.
May
it be so…
~ adapted from worship resources by Rex Hunt (Uniting
Church of Australia), and posted on the Pictou United Church website. http://www.pictouunited.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/4-14-2013-Holy-Humour-Sunday.pdf
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to Communion Rev. Loretta Reynolds
Christians of all denominations
and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each
element as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn:#231 Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us (stanzas 1 & 3)
Allison Harrison
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution Elders
The Lord’s Prayer Liturgist
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship (SAMPLE) Liturgist
In the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
God has showered mercy upon the entire world.
God has showered mercy upon the entire world.
When
we walk in the light of Christ,
we have fellowship with one another.
we have fellowship with one another.
If you would like to join with this congregation
in faith and fellowship or if you feel led to make
your confession of faith today, we invite you to come forward
as we sing our hymn. Discipleship Hymn:#218 Thine is the Glory (stanzas 1 & 2) Allison Harrison
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing Liturgist
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: He Is Lord (sing once) Allison Harrison
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!
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