Easter morning liturgy Easter

Processional

Processional order: Banner, Choir, Cross, Pastors (liturgists on George’s left)

call to worship

organ prelude one: 10 minutes prior

Quiet congregation here:

Organ meditation

Call to worship (morning) Easter : Bowen

Let’s sing together: we give thanks to Our Holy God who is abounding in steadfast love and bestows us with His amazing Grace.

Stand the congregation- move to the middle of the stage

Hymn of Praise- . . i know my redeemer lives

Invocation: in the lecturn

Corporate prayer of COnfession

ask all to kneel at this time

see bulletin

Individual prayer of confession

hear us as we offer individual prayers of confession

Assurance of Divine Pardon (return to your seats) isaiah 1:18

We give thanks to God for He has redeemed us and cleansed us of our unrighteousness. If this is your faith be at peace and receive this wonderful assurance.

Worship with the gifts of God: Offering Bowen

As we continue in worship, the bulletin provided for you lists the different ways to give for the ongoing work of ministry.

And now as an act of worship let us bring the Gifts of God to the Throne of God.

Offering Song- Go to my seat.: my king is coming soon

Prayer of Thanksgiving - DC

Greetings and Announcements (Grab a stool and put it in place.)

We are so happy to be together this morning for worship; at this time we would love for you to greet your neighbors around you.

AM Announcements (Damon):    

Greetings (Brett, Josh, Damon): Friendship Pad,

Page 11 has all of the following.

refer to the inside back cover for the QR code to Connect with Amanda (she will NOT be in the connector), page 11

our next Inquirers class Inquirers May 2-4

Gathering on the Grounds- May 4 on Poplar field. Page 11

our regular Sunday worship times 8:15, 11, 6pm, etc. : While we typically gather for evening worship at 6pm on Sundays, we will not meet this evening to allow time for rest and time with loved ones after a full morning of Easter worship.

A Word to the Children- Sarah

Calling all children, please come now Sarah Soong has a word for you.

Prayers of Intercession and the lord’s prayer- Standing

Easter Sunday Prayer for the Church and the World

Risen Lord Jesus,

On this glorious Easter morning, we rejoice in the triumph of Your resurrection.

You have conquered sin, defeated death, and opened the way to eternal life.

We praise You for the light that now shines in the darkness, and for the hope that lifts our weary world.

For the Church

We pray for Your Church across the globe—

Renew her in the power of Your resurrection.

Fill pastors, leaders, and congregations with bold faith, holy joy, and deep love.

May we be a radiant witness to the world, proclaiming with our lives: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

Unite Your people across denominations and cultures.

Bring healing where there is division, courage where there is fear,

and compassion where there is indifference.

Make us instruments of Your peace and vessels of Your grace.

For the World

We lift up a broken and longing world to You, O Lord.

Where there is war, bring Your peace.

Where there is poverty, bring provision.

Where there is injustice, bring justice.

Where there is suffering, bring healing.

Be near to the lonely, the grieving, the oppressed, and the forgotten.

Raise up peacemakers, servant leaders, and voices of wisdom in every nation.

Let the light of Easter dawn in every heart and every land.

For Our Own Lives

Risen Savior,

Resurrect our hearts.

Awaken our faith.

Transform our lives,

We pray for these requests and many others to God who taught us to say The Lord’s prayer.

Recite the Lord’s prayer

Hymn of preparation- near lectern

Scriptural lesson-

Sermon

Prayer of commitment

Hymn of thanksgiving

Benediction- When it’s time for the benediction, both liturgists will stand with George and remain in place during the Hallelujah Chorus. The liturgist on the east side will head to the southeast door to greet folks as they leave; the liturgist on the pulpit side will head to the southwest door to do the same.

Three-fold AMEN