Service for the Lord's Day

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Gathering and Centering Ourselves for Worship



Prelude

Prelude on "Easter Hymn" - Moore/Bedford

Welcome

Call to Worship

The Symbols of the Resurrection

THE SHROUD

This reminds us of the cloth in which they wrapped the body of Jesus. On Easter morning it was found empty, lying in the tomb where Christ's body had been placed.

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

THE FRAGRANT OIL

This fragrance reminds us that very early on Easter Day some women came to the tomb to prepare Jesus' body for proper burial. The women were the first to hear of Jesus' resurrection. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

THE STONE

This stone reminds us that on the resurrection morning, the stone which sealed the tomb was rolled away. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

THE BREAD

This bread reminds us that on the first Easter evening, Jesus walked and talked with two of his followers on the road to Emmaus. It was not until he broke bread with them that they recognized who he was. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

THE CUP

This cup, representing Christ's blood, helps us to remember that Jesus died for us. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

THE CROSS

The cross you see is an empty cross. Jesus is not dead. He is risen. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

THE CANDLE

This candle reminds us that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Hymn

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

EASTER HYMN

Prayer of Invocation

(in unison)



God of new life, in the light of this new day we see the dawning on your new creation. Give us wonder and delight to enjoy this day you have made; through Christ Jesus, our living Lord. Amen.



Assurance of Pardon

One:

Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel.

Many:

In Christ we are all forgiven.

Assurance Response

Day of Delight

IN DIR IST FREUDE

Passing of the Peace & Announcements

Proclaiming the Word

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Acts 10:34-43

The Word of the Lord | Thanks be to God

Anthem

Ain'-a That Good News! - William L. Dawson

The Southminster Choir

I got a crown up in-a the Kingdom, ain’-a that good news! I’m a-goin’ to lay down this world, goin’-a shoulder up my cross, goin’-a take it home to my Jesus, ain’-a that good news! I got a harp up in-a that Kingdom, ain’-a that good news! I got a robe up in-a that Kingdom, ain’-a that good news! I got a Savior in-a that Kingdom, ain’-a that good news! Ain’-a that good news, my Lord! A-ain’-a that good news!

A Reading from the Gospels

Mark 16:1-8

The Word of the Lord | Thanks be to God

Sermon

An Easter Invitation

Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton

Our Response to the Word

Affirmation of Faith

from A Declaration of Faith

(in unison)

Jesus is our living Lord. Jesus was dead and buried, but God raised him from the dead. The risen Lord appeared to his followers. They recognized him as their Master who had been crucified. Before Jesus left them, he commissioned them to proclaim to all people the good news of his victory over death, and promised to be with them always.

Hymn

Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna!

HYMN TO JOY

The Church at Prayer

The Lord be with you | And also with you.

The Lord's Prayer

(in unison)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth and it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil For Thine is the kingdom and power and the glory forever. Amen.

The Presentation & Dedication of Our Gifts

Offertory

Awake, My Heart, with Gladness – arr. Rudolph Moser

Offertory Response

Doxology

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Prayer of Dedication

(in unison)

Loving God, we thank you for this Easter Day, with its promise of new life and new opportunities. Use us and our gifts, to love, to serve you, and to witness to Christ whom you have raised and in whose name we pray. Amen.

Going Forth into the World to Live the Gospel

Hymn

Crown Him with Many Crowns

DIADEMATA

Benediction & Response

"Hallelujah" from Messiah

G. F. Händel

Postlude

"Toccata" from Symphony No. 5 – C. M. Widor

Joshua Ramon & Owen Wallander, trumpet

Henry Fears & Asa Martin, trombone

Anna Thiele, percussion

Alisa Kozlowski, liturgist

Tim Thomas & Wayne Wilson, audio/visual

SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF



Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton, Pastor (Transitional)

Joshua G. Hearn, Director of Music Ministry

Paula Kane, Church Administrator

Resources for this service include:

Resources for this service include liturgy by Norman Hogg, adopted and posted on liturgiesonline.com; Life in Liturgy, The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).



Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! | Text: Brian Wren, © 1984 Hope Publishing Co. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.

Day of Delight | Text: Delores Dufner, OSB, © 2011 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.

Doxology | Text: Brian Wren, © 1989 Hope Publishing Co. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.