HOPE CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY April 1, 2018 ~ 11:00 AM THE APPROACH TO GOD PRELUDE Gelobt sei Gott (Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing) In Quiet Joy H Willan J Ferguson WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Aleluya! Cristo resucitó Run, faithful women, to the graveside. Marvel, the stone is rolled away! Hear from the angel, He is risen. Christ goes before you all the way. Rise, Magdalena from your weeping; Christ stands before your very eyes. Quickly return to the disciples; bear the good news: He is alive. Luis Bojos *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 Purple #251 Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia *SALUTATION MFURAHINI, HALELUYA *Congregation standing as able Bold type indicates congregational response 3
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. 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! adapted from the 5 th century Exsultet Easter Proclamation liturgy *ACCLAMATION OF PRAISE Purple #232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today *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. EASTER HYMN 4
WORD WITH THE CHILDREN THE WORD OF GOD Sing! Sing! Sing! Brad Nix I hear alleluias, I hear voices raised. I hear music in the garden, I hear songs of praise. Let the world awaken, let your voices ring. Jesus Christ is risen! Sing! Sing! Sing! I hear alleluias, I hear joyful noise. I hear people sing and worship; hear them all rejoice. I hear alleluias, I hear songs of love. Now I join with all creation, praising God above. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Children ages 3 through grade 1 leave for Children in Worship THE LESSON FROM ACTS Acts 10.34-43 p. 895 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 118 Surrexit Christus (Christ Is Risen) cantor verses; congregation responds TAIZÉ THE EPISTLE LESSON 1 Corinthians 15.1-11 p. 935 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia Richard Bruxvoort Colligan THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 16.1-8 p. 829 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 5
SERMON Resurrection as Resistance: Finding the Seedbed of New Life PRAYER FOR BLESSING ~ silent meditation 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 Be Not Afraid PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION Throughout the prayer the following response will be used: Lord, in your mercy; Hear our prayer.... 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. 6
OFFERING OFFERING Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad, and pass it back. Offertory Today in Triumph Christ Arose arr. Scheibert/Buxtehude Today in triumph Christ arose And conquered all his hellish foes. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Great splendor marks his victory. Sing praise to God eternally! *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 *RECESSIONAL HYMN Purple #246 Christ Is Alive! *BENEDICTION TRURO POSTLUDE Toccata from Symphony #5 Those wishing to listen to the postlude are welcome to remain in the sanctuary. CM Widor Surrexit Christus; Words and Music: Jacques Berthier, 1984 &1996. Be Not Afraid. Words and Music: Jacques Berthier, 1998 Les Presses de Taizé Taize Community, France, GIA Publications, Inc. agent. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #703252. Alleluia: Music: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, 2004. This Here Music(ASCAP) www. worldmaking.net, All rights reserved. Used with permission. Reprinted with CCLI #11067032 7