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PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                          Carla Shafer

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                               Jean Seater
Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
By his mercy God has given us a new birth
into a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We rejoice, for we are children of God.

We proclaim our faith:
no power can overcome Christ’s love,
and as his body, we have received salvation.
In love and joy, we praise the Lord!

*HYMN OF INVITATION                       “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” – GTG 187

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Embodied God,
  you pour out your Holy Spirit upon us,
  imbuing us with the grace and patience
  that you have shown to us time and again.
We experience your presence,
  but are quick to judge those who do not believe as we do
We look down on those who ask for proof,
  we scorn those who scoff at our faith.
Forgive us and soften our hearts.
Remind us of our own human doubts,
  that we might have compassion for all
  and freely share your grace.

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.

 


                             WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                                     Psalm 145:13-21 pg. 581
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

CHORAL ANTHEM                                           “Lift High the Cross” – GTG 826
                                                                                               Saint James Chancel Choir

SERMON READING                                                               John 20:19-31 pg. 115

SERMON                                  “Jesus and Thomas”                             Carla Shafer

*HYMN OF RESPONSE                        “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” – GTG 291

 


           WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

JOYS & SORROWS

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

THE 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.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY                         “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG 717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known,
With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own;
Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring;
Give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Easter time is here.

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT                             “Here in This Place” – GTG 401



             WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS

*BLESSING & CHARGE

POSTLUDE

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