March 31, 2024 - Video

RESURRECTION SUNDAY
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Pastor: Rev. Kendra Balliet
Organist: Jim Ross

Prelude - "Fantasy on "St. Kevin"- Gilbert Martin
Bell Prelude - Antiphonal Celebration - Kevin McChesney

Welcome

*Call to Worship
Leader: The tomb is dark, but empty
People: The one you are looking for has overcome the darkness
Leader: The stone has been rolled away
People: The one you are looking for has overcome death
Leader: The burial clothes are put aside
People: The one you are looking for is alive!
Leader: Christ is Risen!
People: Christ is Risen Indeed! Let us worship our Risen Savior!

*Opening Hymn "He Lives" #310

*Prayer of Confession
Leader: “Christ is risen!”
All: “He is risen indeed!”
We repeat our Easter shouts of
surprise and joy
again and again,
for news of your victory
over powers of death and evil
is news so startling
so amazing
so different from the news that bombards us day by day.
Beyond our comprehension
You startle us again and again
with resurrection Life,
bringing grace and hope and joy.
You, in your risen power,
are shaping all our days,
and so we praise you,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen

Gloria Patri

Children's Chat

Music Ministry and Offertory - Lord of the Dance - Sydney Carter/Jason Krug (Bell Choir)

Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude

Scripture John 20:1-18
Sermon Series “Journey of Stones”
Sermon: “The Stone Is Rolled Away”

Joys/Concerns

Hymn “Because He Lives” #364
Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer

Baptismal Covenant I – p. 33

Communion

Closing Hymn "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" #302

Action Steps & Benediction

Postlude - "The Triumph of our King" -Lani Smith

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