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PRELUDE -Dustin Tatro, Organ
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Steve Patterson
HYMN UMH 302 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
CALL TO WORSHIP “Corinthian/Colossian 888” Dr. John Miller
RESPONSE UMH 314 “In the Garden”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Rev. Steve
PASSING THE PEACE
MORNING PRAYER Dr. John
– Join us in prayer for: Wanda H., Faith J., Patricia J., Sis M., Bob S., Bernie W., and sympathy for: Jeffrey S.
– Share a new prayer request
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANTHEM “Resurrection Hymn Medley” Chancel Choir & Colin Kappel, Violin
SCRIPTURE & SERMON Rev. Steve
The Significance of Easter | Mark 16:1-8
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Salome bought spices so that they may go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter. ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’” Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.
Mark 16:1-8
1). Jesus is Who He Said He Was
2). No Situation is Beyond God’s Power
3). God’s Forgiveness is Available to Everyone
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 881 “Apostles’ Creed” – Rev. Steve
OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. John
OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN UMH 369 “Blessed Assurance”
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BENEDICTION Rev. Steve
POSTLUDE -Jeanine Wheeler, Piano