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Scripture: Psalm 150 & John 20:19-31
Psalm 150
Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament!
Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that breathes praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!
John 20:19-31
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."
A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe."
Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!"
Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
8:30 am Order of Service
We Gather in God's Presence
WelcomePrelude
Lighting the Christ Candles
Praise Hymn#93 "Praise Him! Praise Him!(all verses)
Call to Worship
Leader: Let us sing praises to God!
People: Who dared to take on human flesh and dwell among us.
Leader: Praise be to God!
People: Who did not turn back in the face of evil and death.
Leader: Praise be to God!
People: Who continues to dance through our lives even now.
Leader: Let all that have breath sing praise to God.
— adapted from a piece written by Katherine Hawker, on Liturgy Outside. http://liturgyoutside.net/
Invocation
Christ is risen!”
“He is risen indeed!”
We repeat our Easter shouts of
surprise and joy,
for this news is
so different from the news that bombards us day by day.
You startle us with resurrection Life,
bringing grace and hope and joy.
In your risen power, You
are shaping all our days,
and so we praise you,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen
~ written by Christine Jerrett, and posted on Christine Jerrett: Reflections on being the Church in God’s new creation. http://christinejerrett.wordpress.com/tag/prayer/
We Contemplate God's Word
ScriptureSermon
We Pray Together
Joys & ConcernsPrayer Hymn#254"Breath on Me, Breath of God"(all verses)
Praying Together
God of the bright and morning star,
God of the rising sun,
God of darkness banished,
we praise and worship you!
For empty tombs: thank you!
For disciples running with good news: thank you!
For your presence, alive, powerful, resurrected: thank you!
We celebrate your victory over death,
over all the powers that would defeat us.
Help us to grasp resurrection;
to understand its power,
to see its force at work in our world,
overturning evil empires,
changing the hatred within us,
moving the world slowly, forcefully,
bending us towards love and truth.
On this day of great gladness
empower us to be your ambassadors,
proclaiming good news.
Good news in our kitchens and living rooms,
good news in the offices and workshops
good news in the fields and factories
Help us to be that good news,
walking softly on this good earth
caring gently for all people,
living hopefully into your kingdom.
Today we think of all who are grieving,
(PAUSE)
and for the sick and struggling
(PAUSE)
for places in the world that are torn by war and famine and natural disaster…
(PAUSE)
In this world of broken hopes and dreams
we catch sight of your kingdom come,
in the person of Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns in us forever. Amen.
~ written by Carole Penner, and posted on her Leading in Worship blog. http://carolpenner.typepad.com/leadinginworship/ Visit that site for other great worship resources.
We Come to the Lord's Table
Invitation to the TableCommunion Hymn#231"Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us"(verses 1 & 3)
Elder's Prayer
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for DiscipleshipDiscipleship Hymn#218 "Thine is the Glory" (verses 1 & 2)
Blessing
10:40 am Order of Service
We Gather in God's Presence
WelcomePrelude
Call to Worship
Leader: Let us sing praises to God!
People: Who dared to take on human flesh and dwell among us.
Leader: Praise be to God!
People: Who did not turn back in the face of evil and death.
Leader: Praise be to God!
People: Who continues to dance through our lives even now.
Leader: Let all that have breath sing praise to God.
— adapted from a piece written by Katherine Hawker, on Liturgy Outside. http://liturgyoutside.net/
Praise Hymn#93 "Praise Him! Praise Him!(all verses)
Lighting of the Candles
Invocation
Christ is risen!”
“He is risen indeed!”
We repeat our Easter shouts of
surprise and joy,
for this news is
so different from the news that bombards us day by day.
You startle us with resurrection Life,
bringing grace and hope and joy.
In your risen power, You
are shaping all our days,
and so we praise you,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen
~ written by Christine Jerrett, and posted on Christine Jerrett: Reflections on being the Church in God’s new creation. http://christinejerrett.wordpress.com/tag/prayer/
Passing of the Peace
Faith Hymn #22 "All Creatures of Our God and King" (verses 1, 2, & 3)
We Contemplate God's Word
ScriptureChoir Anthem
Children's Sermon
Sermon
We Pray Together
Joys & ConcernsPrayer Hymn#254"Breath on Me, Breath of God"(all verses)
Praying Together
God of the bright and morning star,
God of the rising sun,
God of darkness banished,
we praise and worship you!
For empty tombs: thank you!
For disciples running with good news: thank you!
For your presence, alive, powerful, resurrected: thank you!
We celebrate your victory over death,
over all the powers that would defeat us.
Help us to grasp resurrection;
to understand its power,
to see its force at work in our world,
overturning evil empires,
changing the hatred within us,
moving the world slowly, forcefully,
bending us towards love and truth.
On this day of great gladness
empower us to be your ambassadors,
proclaiming good news.
Good news in our kitchens and living rooms,
good news in the offices and workshops
good news in the fields and factories
Help us to be that good news,
walking softly on this good earth
caring gently for all people,
living hopefully into your kingdom.
Today we think of all who are grieving,
(PAUSE)
and for the sick and struggling
(PAUSE)
for places in the world that are torn by war and famine and natural disaster…
(PAUSE)
In this world of broken hopes and dreams
we catch sight of your kingdom come,
in the person of Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns in us forever. Amen.
~ written by Carole Penner, and posted on her Leading in Worship blog. http://carolpenner.typepad.com/leadinginworship/ Visit that site for other great worship resources.
We Come to the Lord's Table
Invitation to the TableCommunion Hymn#231"Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us"(verses 1 & 3)
Elder's Prayer
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for DiscipleshipDiscipleship Hymn#218 "Thine is the Glory" (verses 1 & 2)
Blessing
Closing Hymn "He is Lord" (sing once)
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