HOPE CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY the APPROACH to GOD G. Eldridge Christ Ist Erstanden (Christ Is Arisen) J. S. Bach CALL to WORSHIP Ch

HOPE CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY April 5, 2015 ~ 11:00 AM

THE APPROACH TO GOD

PRELUDE Fanfare G. Eldridge Christ ist erstanden (Christ is arisen) J. S. Bach

CALL TO WORSHIP Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia Tanzanian traditional Christ has arisen, alleluia! Rejoice and praise him, alleluia! For our Redeemer burst from the tomb, even from death, dispelling its gloom. Let us sing praise to him with endless joy; death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia!

*EASTER PROCLAMATION This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! This is the day of resurrection; let us rejoice and be glad! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! O give thanks to the LORD, for God is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever! The LORD is my strength and my might; the LORD has become my salvation. Blessing and glory, thanksgiving and honor, be to our God forever and ever! Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN Red #182 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN

*SALUTATION

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND LIGHTING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE Rejoice heavenly powers! Sing choirs of angels! Be glad and rejoice in the victory of God’s love! Sound the trumpet of salvation: Jesus Christ, the Lord of Life, is risen! All praise and honor and glory is yours, O God! You rescue us from the power of death and give us life eternal. ______*Congregation standing as able Bold type indicates congregational response

Exult all creation in God’s goodness: the earth claps its hand! the seas shout the news! the stars and planets dance for joy! for the Lord is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! We join in the new creation of God: the promise of redemption and peace for all peoples, for all of creation. the Paschal Candle is lighted May the Morning Star which never sets dispel the darkness of our night! May Christ, the Light of the World who is raised from the dead, shed his peaceful light on all the world. Christ has conquered! The Risen Savior shines upon you: let this place resound with joy, echoing the glorious song of all God’s people!

*ACCLAMATION OF PRAISE Red #185 The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done VICTORY

*THE PEACE In this gift of resurrection our hearts are lifted, our eyes are opened, we welcome Love among us. Risen One, stand among us: release us from our fears, heal us from our wounds, speak your words of peace. Wipe earth’s tears with the dawn of life, and empower us as people of hope in your world. The peace of the Risen Christ be with you. And also with you.

WORD WITH THE CHILDREN Alleluia, Sing, Christ Is Risen! Jubilate Choir Terry Taylor Alleluia! Sing alleluia! Christ is risen, he is alive! Alleluia! Sing alleluia! Let songs of celebration arise! Our hearts were filled with sorrow and gloom, when Jesus lay within the tomb. Then Christ arose on Easter’s dawn! Now we can sing a glad new song! Children ages 3 through grade 3 leave for Children in Worship

THE WORD OF GOD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 25:6-9 P. 568 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4

PSALM Psalm 118 Psallite Deo (This Is the Day)

Music: Jacques Berthier, © 1982, 1998 Ateliers et Presses de Taizé, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-703252. Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good, for God’s love endures forever. Let those who worship God proclaim: God’s love endures forever. In my distress I called to the Lord. God heard my voice and set me free. God is my strength, God is my song, God has become my Savior. I shall not die; I shall live. I shall proclaim the marvels of the Lord. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen! Amen!

THE EPISTLE LESSON 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 p. 935 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Celtic Alleluia F. O’Carroll and C. Walker

*THE GOSPEL LESSON John 20:1-18 p. 882 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION people sing response printed previously SERMON Alleluia

PRAYER FOR BLESSING Alleluia Jacques Berthier choir sings first; congregation repeats

THE RESPONSE TO GOD

*CONFESSION OF FAITH This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God. Amen. 1 Cor. 15:1-6; Mark 16:9; Matt. 16:16; Rev. 22:13; John 20:28 LIFE OF HOPE

CALL TO PRAYER Risen Lord, Be With Us congregation sings twice

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION Throughout the prayer the following response will be used: God of resurrection; lead us into new life. . . . ending with the Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

OFFERING Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad and pass it back. Offertory A Hymn of Resurrection Gwyneth Walker I know that my Redeemer lives, and on the earth again shall stand. I know eternal life he gives, with grace and healing in his hand. I know his promise of rebirth, the Word he speaks can never die. Though death shall take my body from the earth, yet I shall see him by and by. I know my pathway he prepares for where he is, there I shall be. Abiding faith, for me he cares, and he at last will come for me! I know eternal life he gives. I know the grace and healing in his hand. I know that my Redeemer lives! For here on earth he has come again! My Savior lives again! *Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; *praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *or Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost, Amen. *Prayer of Dedication

*HYMN Red #187 Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Grand Choeur Dialogue E. Gigout

Participating in worship today are Rev. Gordon Wiersma, preaching; Rev. Jill Russell, liturgist; Laurie Beyer-Braaksma, reader; Mason England, Zach Wurst, Collin Story, John Schmidt, musicians; Chancel Choir and Jubilate Choir directed by Brian Carder; Rhonda Edgington, organist. 7