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April 19, 2026 Third Sunday of Easter 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. Acts 2:36
Easter Greeting:
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, Psalm 116:1-9
Leader: I love the Lord for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
All: Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
Leader: The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me.
All: I was overcome with trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, save me!”
Leader: The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
All: For you, O Lord, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
*The Hymn Tell Me the Story of Jesus No. 343
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Holy God, we confess that we rush through our days without recognizing your presence with us. We are distracted by things of the world, and we do not seek your will. O Lord, save us from this corrupt generation! We come to you with repentant hearts, seeking forgiveness of our sins in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
The promise of salvation is for us and for our children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call. All who accept the message of Christ are saved! From Acts 2:38-39
*Hymn of the Month Hymn of Promise No. 277
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
How can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. Psalm 116:12-14
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn In My Heart There Rings a Melody No.337
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35
Second Scripture Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Will You Recognize This Jesus?”
Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn Now I Belong to Jesus No. 346
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude