April 16, 2017
*Those that are able are invited to stand
Gathering and Easter Countdown
-Easter Sunday: The Dawning-
Reading: The Mourning
John 20:1
Hymn “Up from
the Grave He Arose” (Stanza 1 only) #322
Reading: The Investigation John 20: 2-10
Hymn “Up from
the Grave He Arose” (Stanza 2 only) #322
Reading: The Encounter John 20:11-17
Hymn “Up from
the Grave He Arose” (Stanza 3 and chorus)
#322
Visual Illustration Hope is
Here
*Easter Acclamation (x3)
Lay Leader:
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
*Hymn “Christ the
Lord is Risen Today” (verses 1-4) #302
Reading: The Announcement John
20:18
*Hymn “Easter People,
Raise Your Voices” #304
*Opening Prayer
Almighty God,
by the resurrection of Jesus Christ you
broke the power of death
and opened the way to eternal life.
As the empty tomb stands witness to his
triumph over death,
make your church to be a bold testimony to
his enduring victory in life,
that all we do may proclaim to the world,
“He is risen, indeed!”
Through Christ, who lives with you and the
Holy Spirit now and forever.
Amen.
Welcome and Announcements
Passing the Peace
*Kids Song “Hosanna Rock” *See Screen
Children’s Sermon
Message The Dawning Pastor
Kelly
-Celebrating Baptism-
The Sacrament of Baptism #33
Oliver
Roberts Brewer
Riley Ann
Jenkins
*Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Covenant
*Baptism Hymn “Child of Blessing, Child of
Promise” #611
Visual Illustration Start Small
Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
(You are invited to share your prayer concerns
by writing them on the Prayer Request cards and placing them in the offering
plate.)
-Taking the word to the world-
Offering Our Gifts and Tithes
Offering Prayer
Choral Benediction “Sing With
Joy” Choir
*Going Out to the World
(Weather permitting, everyone is invited to move outside onto the
front steps
where our service will conclude with the
singing of our final hymn.)
*Hymn for the World “He Lives”
#310
*Benediction
*Many
Thanks to Marcus Thaw for
joining us on the trumpet this morning!
HE LIVES
I serve a
risen Savior, He's in the world today;
I know
that He is living, whatever men may say.
I see His
hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just
the time I need Him, He's always near.
REFRAIN: He lives, He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks
with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.
He lives,
He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask
me how I know He lives?
He lives
within my heart!
In all
the world around me I see His loving care;
And
though my heart grows weary, I never will despair.
I know
that He is leading through all the stormy blast;
The day
of His appearing will come at last. [Refrain]
Rejoice,
rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal
hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The Hope
of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find,
None other is so loving,
so good and kind. [Refrain]
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Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith
Pastor@mifflinave.org
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