(“The Empty Tomb” by He Qi)
Order of Worship April 04, 2021
Sunrise Easter Service
This service is an outdoor service and will not be streamed live.
The worship service will begin at 8:00 am.
Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.
Prelude: “Easter Sunrise Medley” ……….Gregory D.
Greetings………………………..……………….Pastor Juan
Opening Prayer………………………….……Beverly B.
Opening Hymn: “Christ The Lord is Risen Today” #302 UMH
Words: Charles Wesley, 1739 Music: Lyra Davidica, 1708
1.Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
2.Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
3.Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!
4.Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 25:6-9……….Beverly B.
Hymn of Preparation: “Day of Arising” #3086 W&S
Words: Susan Palo Cherwien Music: Gaelic melody.
Words ©1996 Susan Palo Cherwien, admin. Augsburg
Fortress
1.Day of arising, Christ on the roadway,
unknown companion walks with his own.
When they invite him, as fades the first day,
and bread is broken, Christ is made known.
2.When we are walking, doubtful and dreading,
blinded by sadness, slowness of heart,
yet Christ walks with us ever awaiting
our invitation: Stay, do not part.
3.”Lo, I am with you,” Jesus has spoken.
This is Christ’s promise, this is Christ’s sign:
when the church gathers, when bread is broken,
there Christ is with us in bread and wine.
4.Christ our companion, hope for the journey,
bread of compassion, open our eyes.
Grant us your vision, set all hearts burning
that all creation with you may rise.
Gospel Lesson: Mark 16:1-8………..…………Beverly B.
Sermon….………………….…………….………Pastor Juan
Offertory Response: “Alleluia” #186 UMH
Words: Jerry Sinclair, 1972 Music: Jerry Sinclair, 1972
1.Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
2.He’s my Savior
3.I will praise Him
Communal Prayers of The People…………..Beverly B.
Holy Communion…………………………….Pastor Juan
Liturgy, prayers and responses are located below this copy of order of worship.
Closing Hymn: “He Lives” #310 UMH
Words: Alfred H. Ackley, 1933
Music: Alfred H. Ackley, 1933
1.I serve a risen Savior, he’s in the world today;
I know that he is living, whatever foes may say.
I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer,
and just the time I need him, he’s always near.
Refrain
He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along
life’s narrow way. He lives, he lives,
salvation to impart! You ask me how I know
he lives? He lives within my heart.
2.In all the world around me I see his loving care,
and though my heart grows weary, I never will despair.
I know that he is leading through all the stormy blast;
the day of his appearing will come at last.
Refrain
3.Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing.
eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!
The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find;
none other is so loving, so good and kind.
Refrain
Dismissal with Blessing………………..…Pastor Juan
Postlude: “Ode To Joy”, by L. Beethoven…..Gregory D.
CONFESSION & PARDON
Pastor Juan: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All pray in silence.
Pastor Juan: Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: Glory to God. Amen.
THE PEACE
Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
All, including the pastor, exchange signs and words of God’s peace by crossing hands, wave to one another due to social distancing guidelines.
Pastor Juan: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Juan:Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Juan: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Juan: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor Juan: In union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor Juan: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father (God ), now and forever.
All: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER*
Pastor Juan: And now, with the confidence of children of God, let us pray:
All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
BREAKING THE BREAD
Elements are consecrated by the Pastor at this point. Elements are also sealed and prepackaged for sanitations reasons and in accordance with CDC and state guidance on COVID-19.
GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP
Communion servers will call people one by one to come to the Lord’s table to grab the consecrated elements which are pre-packaged with grape juice on one side and wafer on the other side. You will walk back to your seat and partake in eating and drinking the body and blood of Christ.
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Sunrise Easter Services at Avent Ferry, 8:00am