PRELUDE
“Largo from Xerxes” G. F. Handel
“Selections from Water Music”
(Welcome to worship today. Bold responses are spoken by the congregation. Note that an * indicates when all are invited to rise in body or in spirit.)
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rev. Beth Neel
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
AN ACT OF PRAISE
INTROIT
“Over My Head” trad. African-American
*WESTMINSTER CHIMES
*INVITATION TO WORSHIP The Rev. Gregg Neel
We gather this day, strangers and friends,
Known and unknown,
All loved by God.
We gather to worship,
To offer concern and joy,
To be reminded to love as we have been loved.
So let us worship God.
*HYMN #104
“Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! HYMN TO JOY
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION The Rev. Gregg Neel
In the beauty of this space and in this sacred moment, we speak with God about our lives, about how we have followed and how we have faltered. Trusting in God’s grace and mercy, let us make our confession, first in silent prayer.
*SILENT PRAYER
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful and loving God:
when we are ungrateful, remind us of your grace.
When we are oblivious, open our eyes.
When we are harsh, gentle our spirit.
When we are apathetic, move us to care.
When we demean ourselves, whisper that we are created in your image.
When we lose all hope, show us the empty tomb.
So shape us, and turn us around,
that we will live with blessing and grace and hope. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Friends, hear this good news: in the mystery of God’s mercy and love, our sins are not
held against us but are forgiven. Take this into your hearts, and be at peace.
Alleluia! Amen.
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
AN ACT OF PROCLAMATION
THE SCRIPTURE READING The Rev. Beth Neel
Luke 24:13-35
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN The Rev. Gregg Neel
ANTHEM
“And Still the Earth Shall Own Him Lord” Music by C. Hubert Parry; arr. Fred Bock
Text by William Blake; adapted by Bryan Leech
And did those feet in ancient time walk upon Israel’s mountains green?
And did the Christ of heaven come down? Was God in flesh both heard and seen?
And did He die to prove His love? And did He rise more powerful still?
And was His rule on earth started there upon Golgotha’s tragic hill?
Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold! Bring me my Chariot of Fire!
I will not cease to spread His light: My faith a shield, His word my sword.
‘Til Christ, my God, is crowned as King, and all the earth shall own Him Lord.
SERMON The Rev. Beth Neel
“And Still, Easter”
A MOMENT FOR SILENT REFLECTION
AN ACT OF RESPONSE
*HYMN #543, VV. 1, 3, & 5
“Abide with Me” EVENTIDE
(We will sing verse 3 a cappella)
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS The Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
(At the conclusion of spoken joys, let us pray together, “Thanks be to you, O God.” For concerns, let us make them our own by praying, “Lord, hear our prayer.”)
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
MOMENT FOR MISSION Beth Outterson
CROP Walk
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“With a Voice of Singing” Martin Shaw
With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia.
Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered his people. Alleluia.
O be joyful in God, all ye lands. O sing praises to the honor of his name,
Make his praise to be glorious.
With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia.
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn #592
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN #356
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON
*BENEDICTION The Rev. Beth Neel
*POSTLUDE
“Sinfonia from Solomon” G. F. Handel
(You may be seated for the postlude or you may depart.)