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April 12, 2026 Second Sunday of Easter 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade… 1 Peter 1:3-4a
Easter Greeting:
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading
Leader: We come again to celebrate resurrection. God gives us new birth into a living hope.
All: Death has no power over us. Christ goes before us in the new life God offers.
Leader: Our hearts are glad and our souls rejoice. God has shown us the path of life.
All: Jesus says to us again, “Peace be with you.” We come to receive life in Christ’s name. Blessed be the God of our Savior Jesus Christ.
*The Hymn When We All Get to Heaven No. 555
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Holy God, we open our hearts to you and speak the truth of our lives. We know fear that stifles us, prejudice that impedes us, ignorance that hinders us, and doubt that plagues us. Look upon us with grace and mercy, forgiving our shortcomings. Meet us where we are, and help us to find courage, that we may follow you into the places where love is needed, having faith that you are with us, and being equipped by the Holy Spirit to do your work. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body will also rest secure, because you will not abandon us to the grave nor let your Holy One see decay. You, God, have made known to us the path of life; you will fill us with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:9-11
*Hymn of the Month Hymn of Promise No. 277
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
Psalm 16:2 says “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” Therefore, we give thanks to the Lord with all our being. In the company of the upright, let us honor God for the blessings and goodness we have received.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn He Lives No.285
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
New Testament Readings: Acts 2:14a, 22-32; John 20:19-31; 1 Peter 3-9 Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “What Does Resurrection Mean to You?”
Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 139
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude