EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2012 SERVICE

EASTER SUNDAY

April 8, 2012

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 invite and welcome all people to come to Jesus Christ and communicate God’s word while becoming disciples through the Holy Spirit. 

ORGAN PRELUDE

WORDS OF WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTS OF HOSPITALITY (All are invited to share acts of Christian welcome)

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  People of God, we have been redeemed!
People: Jesus, our Savior, is alive!Leader:  People of God, we have been set free!
People: Jesus, our Savior, is alive!
Leader: People of God, we have been given new life!
People: Jesus, our Savior, is alive!
All:         He is risen, he is present, he is alive!

+HYMN                       “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today ”                                 #302

EASTER INVOCATIONS

God on high, give us hearts full of gratitude. We have much to celebrate and we ask that you would fill our souls with a pure desire to worship. The gift you have given us in the raising of your Son from the dead is worthy of all glory and honor and praise. We want our worship to reflect the elation we feel. Thank you for being present with us. Guide us as we worship today. Amen.

AFFIRMATIONS OF FAITH EASTER

We believe that Jesus came to Earth, that he endured the cross, and that he      

   died.

We believe that Jesus gave his life as a ransom for our own sin.

We believe that Jesus did not stay dead -- that he was raised to life on the

   third day.

We believe that Jesus conquered sin and death and that he is living and

   reigning in heaven with God.

We believe that we will one day see him face to face.

And as we wait, we will share these beliefs with the world.

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

Time with Young Disciples

SPECIAL MUSIC BY KAURIE KINCAID

SCRIPTURE LESSONS    1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Mark 16:1-8

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                                       “He Lives”                                          #310

+SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+POSTLUDE

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