Easter Sunday

April 16, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together..." (John 20:3-4)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT: "Risen In Glory," Lee/Wagner

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin (I Corinthians 15:20, Revelation 19:6-7)
Leader: "Christ has been raised from the dead,
People: The first fruits of those that have died."
Leader: "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
People: Let us rejoice and exult, and give him the glory!"

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn)

*SONG OF PRAISE #123 (Blue Hymnal)

"Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"

(Lector only) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God, using the prayer printed in your bulletin.

*COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR:

Almighty God,
We give you joyful thanks this Easter for Him

who is the resurrection and the life!
We believe in Him, in the greatness of His character,

and the triumph of His life!
Forgive us for times we have remained locked

in upper rooms of despair and darkness.
Grant that we might grow aware of Christ,

not as a far-off memory,
But as our eternal friend and master,
Who was dead, but lives forevermore.
By the power of His resurrection

may we rise out of selfishness and sin!
Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

The mercies of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting

Upon those of humble hearts, and open hands!

(Stay at lectern until Song of Gratitude is sung then move to congregation)

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**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

579 (Blue Hymnal)

ANTHEM: "Risen In Glory," Lee/Wagner

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Frank Carr

SHARING OUR GIFTS

(Prayer requests may be placed in the offering plate; please sign the fellowship pad)

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Easter Morning, Joyous Dawning," Ludvig Lindemann

**PRAISING GOD AS SOURCE OF ALL, 592 (Blue Hymnal)

**DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Kimber Klingman

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: Insert, sing through twice

"Lord, I Lift Your Name on High"

PRAYING TO GOD, LORD'S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: John 20:1-10, Pew Bibles pg. 114

Leader: "The Word of the Lord," All: "Thanks be to God"

MESSAGE: "Jesus, Judas and Peter," Pastor David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH using the words of the Apostles' Creed

(Blue Hymnal, Page 14, Traditional version)

*SONG OF RESPONSE #151 (Blue Hymnal)

"Crown Him with Many Crowns"

*BLESSING

*CONGREGATIONAL AND CHORAL RESPONSE:

(Feel free to make eye contact and sing this blessing to others

worshipping about you as we prepare to depart from worship)

"God Be with You till We Meet Again"

God be with you till we meet again;

By His counsels guide, surround you,

Put His arms unfailing 'round you;

God be with you till we meet again.

DEPARTING TO SERVE:

"Christ the Lord Has Risen!" Tom Birchwood

*As able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

If you need hearing assistance please speak with one of the ushers

END OF WORSHIP - BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Guy Guthrie

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein and Lucia Monger

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Lindsay Carr, Michigan State

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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