APRIL 15, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

We invite you to sign the worship registry at the end of each row and pass it on to others in your pew, then pass the book back. 

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   Easter Sunday has come and gone, but the Easter season continues.

People: Let us prepare to meet the resurrected One again.

Leader:   Disciples of Jesus, do not cower in fear in a locked room!

People: Let us throw open the doors to the risen Christ!

Leader:   Christ gifts us with the Holy Spirit, a gentle breath on the cheek.

People: Let us worship God in spirit and truth!

+OPENING HYMN        “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”            #384

PASTORAL PRAYER

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                         “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”                #420

SCRIPTURES John 20:19-31

MESSAGE

OFFERING

As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.  

+DOXOLOGY #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ CLOSING HYMN       “Easter People, Raise Your Voices”        #304

+ EASTER BENEDICTION
Leader:    We have seen the Lord!
People:   My Lord and my God!Leader:    Peace be with you.
People:   Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have   believed.Leader:    Go forth believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.