April 12, 2020
Leader: This
Easter is different. Even so…
People: Christ
is risen!
Leader: We
are still behind closed doors. Even so…
People: Christ
is risen!
Leader: We
long to be together. Even so…
People: Christ
is risen!
Leader: Fear
grips us. Even so…
People: Christ
is risen!
Leader: Hope
feels a long way off. Even so...
People: Christ
is risen!
Leader: Christ
is risen, indeed! Hallelujah,
People: Christ
Is Risen!
The Prophecy
Jeremiah 31:1-6
Leader: The
Lord proclaims: “I have loved you with a
love that lasts forever. I have
continued my faithfulness to you.”
People: So
we rejoice!
Leader:
Though we are trampled down, again God will build us up.
People: So
we rejoice!
Leader:
Though we are fearful, again we will sing and dance for joy.
People: So
we rejoice!
Leader:
Though we worry about having enough, again there will be plenty.
People: So
we rejoice!
Leader:
Though we are apart, again we will gather in the house of the Lord.
People: So
we rejoice!
Leader:
Though we grieve, again we will find hope.
People: So
we rejoice!
Leader:
Though we know illness and death, again we will live.
People: So
we rejoice!
Hymn “This
Easter Celebration”
The Resurrection John 20:1-18
Visual Illustration What Hasn’t Changed
*Opening Prayer
O God of all our days and nights, You tell us that you love us with an everlasting love.
When the
days of isolation pile up and the nights are full of grief, unlock hope within
our hearts.
When we
feel closed in by fear, speak peace to our fretful souls,
that we
might rejoice in the presence of your Son.
Teach us
proclaim, “We have seen the Risen Lord!” and share with others your peace and
joy. Amen.
Message Hope Unlocked Pastor Kelly
Prayer Hymn “Because He Lives”
#364
Prayers of the People / Lord’s Prayer
After each silent moment, the leader may prompt “Lord in your
mercy…”
and the congregation respond, receive our prayers.
Giving Thanks and Offering Prayer
God of resurrection hope, though we are tempted to hold back
for ourselves, you call us to be generous people.
By your grace, may we be released from fear and give
joyfully to others.
Bless the gifts we offer, that they and we may bring peace
to an anxious world.
In the name of the Risen Christ, we pray. Amen.
Visual Illustration He Is
Risen
Benediction
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