Prime Easter Sunday Worship

Sunday, April 12, 2009 The Celebration of the Resurrection

We are entering into the praise and worship of God. In honor of God and consideration of those around you, we ask that you turn off your cell phone ringer during the service. Please say the words printed in bold aloud when we come to those places in the service.

The Work of Praise the call to worship… The Lord be with you. And also with you! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!!

a liturgy of praise… Christ The Lord Is Risen Today 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! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain for he did rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia! 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! Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia! Praise to thee by both be given, Alleluia! Thee we great triumphant now, Alleluia! Hail the resurrection, thou, Alleluia! Public Domain Words: Charles Wesley

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say: "His love endures forever." The LORD is my strength and my defense [a]; he has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things! The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!" I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! All Thy works with joy surround Thee Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays Stars and angels sing around Thee Center of unbroken praise Field and forest, vale and mountain Flowery meadow, flashing sea Chanting birds and flowing fountains Call us to rejoice in Thee Thou art giving and forgiving Ever blessing, ever blest Well spring of the joy of living Ocean depth of happy rest Thou our Father Christ our brother All who live in love are Thine Teach us how to love each other Lift us to the joy divine Mortals join this happy chorus Which the morning stars began Father love is reigning over us Brother love binds man to man Ever singing march we onward Victors in the midst of strife Joyful music leads us sunward In the triumph song of life Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

He is Exalted He is exalted the King is exalted on high, I will praise Him. He is exalted forever exalted and I will praise His name! He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign Heaven and earth, rejoice in His holy name He is exalted the King is exalted on high

Chorus Creator God, we covenant to live our lives as celebrants of your amazing, endless love. We praise your name, O God above. Chorus The Sharing of the Bread and Wine

CCLI Song #17827 © 1985 Straightway Music | Mountain Spring Music Twila Paris

You are our God, and we will praise you; you are our God, and we will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Amen.

The Work of Listening lectio… The reading of the Holy Scriptures 1st Corinthians 15:1-11

meditatio… Silent reflection for God to speak

oratio…

The Work of Response eucharist… The Great Thanksgiving Holy Are You It is a good and joyful thing. to sing our praises to God our King. Creator of the day and night, maker of all love and light. Chorus: Holy are you, God of power, Holy are you, God of might. Heaven and earth are full of your grandeur. Hosanna in the highest. Our praises go to Jesus Christ, the holy Son and blessed light. He came to bring your kingdom near, and show us love which casts out fear. Chorus Bridge: Christ has died Christ has risen Christ will come again (repeat)

the prayers of the people… The Lord’s Prayer

The Work of Going Out a song for the journey… Shout To The North Men of faith rise up and sing, of the great and glorious king you are strong when you feel weak in your brokenness complete, Chorus Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west Jesus is saviour to all, Lord of heaven and earth Rise up women of truth, stand and sing to broken hearts who can know the healing power, of our awesome king of love Go to chorus Bridge We've been through fire, we've been through rain, we've been refined by the power of his name, we've fallen deeper in love with you you've burned the truth in our lips Go to Chorus Rise up church with broken wings, fill this place with songs again of our God who reigns on high, by his grace again we'll fly.

benediction… Gaelic Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm and the rains fall soft And until we meet again May God keep you close to him. Yes may God hold you In the palm of his hand.