The Promise of Easter
April 5 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
Come and celebrate the resurrection of hope and joy in the face of fear and death. We will lift up and dig into one of Jesus’s teachings and welcome in the rebirth of spring. Children will be invited downstairs for a special RE program about Easter during worship after the story. Egg hunts for all children will follow both services. Music will feature the Community Choir and the organ at 9am, and the Senior Choir and the organ at 11am.
Gathering Music Casey Hannan, organ
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude Casey Hannan, organ
Chalice Lighting
Life is a gift, for which we are grateful.
We gather in community to celebrate
The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.
Gathering Hymn - 270, O Day of Light and Gladness
Story — Rev Martha
Anthem - Jubilant Canticle, by John Ness Beck; Senior Choir
Words of Offering
Offertory - I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, from Messiah, by G.F. Handel - Camila Parias, soprano
Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies;
Let words of love and peace arise;
Let joyful songs of praise be sung;
Through every land by every tongue. Amen.
Candles of Celebration and Concern — Community Care Team
Prayer — Rev Chris
Hymn - 266, Now the Green Blade Riseth
Sermon — “The Promise of Easter” Rev Chris
Closing Song - 61, Lo the Earth Awakes Again
Extinguishing the Flame
Postlude Casey Hannan, organ
Flower Dedication In memory of Eric Dahl (by Allison Dahl)