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Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren
Easter
Beginning with Praise
(9:50 am) "They crucified my Savior" 266
Call to Worship
(back of bulletin) *Hymn
"In the
bulb there is a flower"
614
Sharing
a joy, a concern, a word of testimony or praise *Hymn
(vs. 1-2)
"Proclaim the
tidings near and far"
282 *Unison Benediction
(back of bulletin) *Postlude *Rise in body or in spirit #'s are from Hymnal: A Worship Book Worship leaders - see basic guidelines |
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One:
The stone is rolled away. The tomb is empty.
All:
Resurrection is hope beyond hope, beyond fear One:
Resurrection is new life risen from the bonds of death.
All:
Resurrection is new life to all those who have lost joy. One:
Resurrection is awakening again.
All:
Resurrection is a new day, a day of wonder and mystery. One:
Resurrection means that life is stronger than death.
All:
Resurrection changes everything! One:
The psalmist speaks with a foretaste of resurrection:
All:
Allelujah, allelujah! Christ the Lord is risen today! by Richard F.
Shreckhise |
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God of resurrection and life,
Hymnal #747 |
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The Gospel
story in word and song
1 - Early on
the first day of the week, 3 - while it
was still dark, 2 - Mary
Magdalene came to the tomb 4 - and saw
that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 1 - So
she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, 3 - the one
whom Jesus loved, 4 - and said
to them, 2 - “They
have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they
have laid him.”
John 20:3-10
1 - Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went
toward the tomb. 3 - The
two were running together, 4 - but the
other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
2 - He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings
lying there, 3 - but he
did not go in. 3 - Then
Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. 1 - He saw
the linen wrappings lying there, and
the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, 2 - not lying
with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 4 - Then
the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and
he saw and believed; 3 - for
as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise
from the dead. 1 - Then the disciples returned to their homes.
John 20:11-18 2 - But Mary
stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look
into the tomb; and
she saw 1 - two
angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying,
one at the head and the other at the feet. 3 - “Woman,
why are you weeping?” 1 - She said
to them, 2 - “They
have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid
him.”
1 - When she had said this, she turned around and saw
Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 4 - “Woman,
why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” 1 - Supposing
him to be the gardener, she said to him, 2 - “Sir, if
you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I
will take him away.”
3 - Jesus said to her, 4 - “Mary!” 1 -
She turned and said to him
in Hebrew, 2 -
“Rabbouni!” 3 - (which
means Teacher).
1 - Jesus said to her, 4 - “Do not
hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But
go to my brothers and say to them,
1 - Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, 2 - “I have
seen the Lord”; 1 - and she
told them that he had said these things to her.
Check out scripture
parallels at the empty tomb. |
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Introductions and Baptismal Vows [Invite candidates to come forward with their sponsors, who will then introduce them. When done:]
Today you are being received into this community of faith and into
the Church of the Brethren.
As part of the whole church of Jesus Christ, we offer you
our rich heritage and invite you to share fully in our life and
mission.
As you are received into the Long Green Valley Church, we intend
to be a true family of faith to you. We commit ourselves to be for
you a loving fellowship, to be a means of grace in your life, and
to offer opportunities for worship, study, and service.
One of the happiest times in our life as a church is when
new people choose to become members.
We welcome you with joy. Minister:
Minister: Candidate: Minister: Candidate:
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As we now receive you into the fellowship of the
church, Hymnal #777 |
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R After reading 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Please pray with me.
God of all Ages, you have emptied the tomb and set us free from
our burdens. Hope has
overshadowed fear.
Comfort has replaced neglect.
Faith has gained victory over doubt.
The bounds of everyday living, often overwhelming our souls
and weakening our spirits, are liberated by Jesus Christ.
Today, we recommit to offering comfort, hope, and faith as
your generous disciples to others who are driven by fear, neglect,
and doubt. We offer
these gifts in honor of your Easter promise.
Alleluia and Amen. Ushers? prayer Copyright
© 2013 David S. Bell |
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_____________, upon your confession of
faith made before God and these people, you are baptized in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
O God, we are thankful for the commitment made today by (name) May
(she/he) experience your forgiveness, acceptance, and peace. Send
your Holy Spirit upon (her/him) to guide and to empower. Enable
(her/him) to walk in newness of life, using (her/his) gifts in
praise to you and in service to others. Through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
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Author of Salvation, You have written into our hearts the plan of life. You have called us away from the dead-end roads of the world that put ourselves ahead of others, that lead us to wealth and fame and fortune at the cost of others. Instead, You have called us into the paths of life, in which we reach out to those in need, we are mindful of the poor and the dejected, we care for the sick and the injured, and we stand up for the marginalized and the oppressed. You called us to seek life for others and in that losing of our own selfishness, we find our lives in You. You gave Your Son, who fully gave up his life for us, gave up violent retaliation to die a criminal on a cross, and through that sacrifice of his own will, conquered death and allowed for Your will, Life Eternal, to reign. We give You thanks for Your son, Jesus the Christ, who gave us life, and in doing so, lives again. May we share the blessings of resurrection in our lives with the world, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. by
Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell, |
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The darkness has lifted from our souls; the
scales have fallen from our eyes. We have been transformed from
blindness to sight. We shall live in the life that is the light of
all people. We go now into the world with a message of hope, a
message of joy, a message of life to share. We shall live! We
shall live in the life and presence of the Risen One—our Lord,
Christ Jesus. Amen. by Richard F.
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