Order of Worship
Easter Greeting
L: Christ is Risen!
C: Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
Call to Worship
L: Friends in Christ: we have known grief, and loss, and long roads that are tired and winding. We have whispered prayers on bended knees, and sought out stars in the sky. But today!
C: Today, we know hope!
L: Today, we know peace.
C: We know the sound of Alleluias!
L: We know death does not have the last word.
C: We know nothing can separate us from the love of God.
L: On this Easter, may hope find you. May you know God’s love deep in your bones. Christ is risen!
C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Sharing the Peace
Gathering Song Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Music: J. Walsh Lyra Davidica; Text: Charles Wesley
Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
our trumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heav'nly king, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
praise him, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
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Confession
Have mercy, O God, Against you, you alone, we have sinned. In your compassion, cleanse us from our sin and take away our guilt. Create in us a new heart and give us a steadfast spirit. Do not cast us away, but fill us with your Holy Spirit and restore your joy within us. Amen.
Word of Forgiveness
Song of Praise by Kevin Stillson
Chorus
Glory! Glory!
Glory to God on High!
Grant peace to us,
peace to us your people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
Almighty God and Father.
We worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory!
Jesus Christ, only Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God.
You take away the sin of the world.
Have mercy and hear our prayer.
You are the holy one.
You alone are the Lord.
You alone are the most high.
Christ, Spirit, and the Father.
© Kevin Stillson
Prayer
Kid Talk
Scripture Acclamation by Kevin Stillson
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! To whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life.
Alleluia!
© Kevin Stillson
Scripture Luke 19:28-44
Message
Song of the Day Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia! Music: Robert Williams; Text: Wipo of Burgundy
Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia!
Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia!
offer praise with love replete, Alleluia!
at the paschal victim's feet. Alleluia!
For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia!
sinless in the sinner's stead. Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!
now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!
Christians, on this holy day, Alleluia!
all your grateful homage pay; Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!
now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!
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Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord,
Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit
and the virgin Mary
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the
right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
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Prayers
Prayer Song Hallelujah by Hans Peterson
Hallelujah. Hallelujah.
Hallelujah. Hallelujah.
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Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Communion
Lamb of God by Kevin Stillson
Lamb of God, you take
away the sin of the world.
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take
away the sin of the whole world.
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take
away the sin of the world.
Grant us peace.
© Kevin Stillson
Benediction by Kent Gustavson
May the Lord
bless you and keep you.
May the Lord's face
shine on you.
May the Lord
be gracious to you.
May the Lord look on you
and give you peace.
Amen. Amen.
Amen. Amen.
Announcements - What's Happening
Song Your Love Is Everlasting by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson
Since time began,
through centuries
God's love is everlasting
To distant
unknown galaxies
God's love is everlasting
Splendor springs
forth 'cross the land
God's love is everlasting
Abundance, sharing
hand in hand
God's love is everlasting
Chorus:
Your love (your love) is lasting
Your love is everlasting
Your love (your love) is lasting
Your love is everlasting
A mother’s womb,
a brand new life
God's love is everlasting
An empty tomb,
the risen Christ
God's love is everlasting
Weeping may last
for the night
God's love is everlasting
But joy breaks forth
with morning light
God's love is everlasting
Signs of hope,
a voice of peace
God's love is everlasting
The prophet's cry
for war to cease
God's love is everlasting
For the down and out,
for the high and proud
God's love is everlasting
Come all you people
shout out loud
God's love is everlasting
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