FULL TEXT EASTER SONRISE SERVICE 2018 LEWES-REHOBOTH ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

FULL TEXT EASTER SONRISE SERVICE 2018 LEWES-REHOBOTH ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

ABOVE ALL Above all powers, above all kings, above all nature and all created things; Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began. Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, above all wonders the world has ever known; Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there s no way to measure what you re worth. {Refrain} Crucified, laid behind the stone; You lived to die, rejected and alone; Like a rose trampled on the ground, You took the fall and thought of me above all. {Refrain} Like a rose trampled on the ground, You took the fall and thought of me above all. (repeat all) LORD, I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH FWS 2088 (refrain) You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high. Lord, I lift Your name on high; Lord, I love to sing Your praises. I m so glad You re in my life; I m so glad You came to save us. (refrain) Tag: Lord, I lift Your name on high. Lord, I lift Your name on high. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME You were the Word at the beginning, One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation now revealed in You our Christ What a beautiful Name it is, what a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a beautiful Name it is, nothing compares to this What a beautiful Name it is, the Name of Jesus You didn't want heaven without us so Jesus You brought heaven down My sin was great Your love was greater what could separate us now What a wonderful Name it is what a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a wonderful Name it is, nothing compares to this What a wonderful Name it is, the Name of Jesus What a wonderful Name it is, the Name of Jesus Bridge Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You You silence the boast of sin and grave The heavens are roaring, the praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again You have no rival, You have no equal Now and forever God You reign

Yours is the kingdom, Yours is the glory Yours is the Name above all names. What a powerful Name it is, what a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a powerful Name it is, nothing can stand against What a powerful Name it is, the Name of Jesus. What a powerful Name it is, the Name of Jesus. What a powerful Name it is, the Name of Jesus. IN CHRIST ALONE In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my light, my strength, my song. This Cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All. Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone, who took on flesh. Fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness scorned by the ones He came to save Till on that cross as Jesus died the wrath of God was satisfied. For every sin on Him was laid here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay light of the world by darkness slain. Then bursting forth in glorious Day up from the grave He rose again. And as He stands in victory sin s curse has lost its grip on me. For I am His and He is mine bought with the precious blood of Christ. i BECAUSE HE LIVES, AMEN I believe in the Son, I believe in the Risen One. I believe I overcome by the power of His blood. Amen! Amen! I m alive, I m alive because He lives. Amen! Amen! Let my song join the one that never ends, because He lives. I was dead in the grave, I was covered in sin and shame. I heard mercy call my name. He rolled the stone away. {Refrain} (Because He lives) I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, ev ry fear is gone. I know He holds my life, my future in His hands. {Refrain} TAG: Because He lives. ii

Greeting and Welcome: Opening Hymn: 1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Al---le-lu-ia! CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY. 2.Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Al---le-lu-ia 3. Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where's thy victory, boasting grave? Al---le-lu-ia iii Call to Worship L: In the dark of the early morning, It descended. The very breath of God. Dawn approached. P: The Spirit filled the lungs of our fallen king, And his heart began to beat anew. L: At the rising of the sun, He awoke. He opened his eyes. P: He smiled. He rose. Victorious. L: They say the tomb was empty, P: But we know otherwise. L: Sorrow and mourning. P: Left behind. L: Fear and shame. P: Left behind. L: Sin and death. P: Left behind. L: Our old ways and our old selves. P: Left behind. L: Forever entombed by Christ the Son. He who has conquered the grave. P: He who is risen. He who reigns. ALL: Hallelujah! Invocation Good News God, Rev. Vicky Starnes

your angels appeared to the faithful women of Jesus company, bringing them news more wonderful and awe-inspiring than they could imagine Christ is Risen! Surely your angels can interrupt our lives, too, breaking into our losses and sorrows and offering a message of tremendous joy to change our lives! Come this Easter morning, we pray, and fill us with the joy of the women disciples, the first witnesses to your resurrection, that our lives may also be renewed in hope and glory. Let us roll back the stone of the grave and pick up the stones of Alleluia once again! In the Name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen. Call to Reconciliation It was early in the morning, when God created all the good and beauty in the universe. It was early in the morning that a baby cried in a manger. It was early in the morning on that first day, when a voice told us that death has been defeated and Jesus is alive in our midst. Let us confess the fear, and the great joy, we bring with us, early in the mornings. Prayer of Confession This morning, Wonderful God, in the company of your church saints and sinners we gather to celebrate your life, your ministry, your death and resurrection, your great love for us. Yet, we know we often leave the celebration here in the sanctuary, as we go back to our homes, our jobs, our fears, our doubts, our lives. Bring us new life, God of the living, where we are tired and stressed; transform our hardened hearts into fountains of love; forgive us the hurts and harms we have caused; fill us with this joy of your Holy Spirit in the hollows of our souls. Assurance of Pardon Leader: Just as Christ did not come to condemn but to liberate, so too is Christ raised from death not to judge but to celebrate. Cast off the yoke of sorrow and instead raise up the scepter of joy Christ lives! We live! All is made new on this Resurrection morning! People: Alleluia and amen! *Gospel Lesson Mark 16:1-8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb? When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.

Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you. So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. This is the Word of God for the People of God. CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS Crown Him with many crowns the Lamb upon His throne Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own Awake my soul and sing of Him who died for thee And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity Crown Him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave And rose victorious in the strife for those He came to save His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die Crown Him the Lord of love, behold His hands and side Rich wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight But downward bends each burning eye at mysteries so bright. Thanks be to God Sermon: Rev. Douglas Griffin, Interim Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church Prayer and Invitation to Offering To Benefit the Community Ministries of the Lewes Rehoboth Association of Churches (LRAC) Bountiful God, we come with our offerings in response to your love. With the new life in Christ, we give ourselves in service to others. With the energy bestowed by the Spirit, we seek to inflame all your people with a zeal for your way. Receive the work we do, and the gifts we bring, that they may become a blessing in your sight. Amen. Offertory Song: SonRise Praise Band I WILL RISE There's a peace I've come to know though my heart and flesh may fail There's an anchor for my soul I can say "It is well" Jesus has overcome and the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead. (Refrain) And I will rise when He calls my name no more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings before my God fall on my knees, and rise, I will rise. There's a day that's drawing near when this darkness breaks to light And the shadows disappear and my faith shall be my eyes.

Jesus has overcome and the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead. (refrain) The Lord s Prayer (Bridge) And I hear the voice of many angels sing. Worthy is the Lamb And I hear the cry of every longing heart, Worthy is the Lamb And I hear the voice of many angels sing, Worthy is the Lamb And I hear the cry of every longing heart, Worthy is the Lamb. Worthy is the Lamb. (refrain) (Tag) I will rise. Rise! iv (sung responsively) Benediction L: We have come from darkness and despair to hope and joy. P: We have been transformed by new life. L: Go forth to witness and to testify to the message of hope we have received this day. P: Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia. Amen. Parting Hymn: MY REDEEMER LIVES I know He rescued my soul, His blood, Has covered my sin, I believe, I believe. My shame, He s taken away, My pain is healed in His name, I believe, I believe. I ll raise a banner; my Lord has conquered the grave! (refrain) My Redeemer lives! My Redeemer lives! My Redeemer lives! My Redeemer lives! (repeat all) (bridge) You lift my burden, I rise with You. I m dancing on this mountain top to see Your kingdom come. (refrain 2x) v

Worship Resources i In Christ Alone, My Hope Is Found: Keith Getty & Stuart Townend 2001 Kingsway Thankyou Music. ii Because He Lives, Amen: William & Gloria Gaither, Daniel Carson, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Matt Maher & Jason Ingram 2014 Hanna Street Music iii Christ the Lord is Risen Today: Charles Wesley, 1739 iv I Will Rise: Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher & Jesse Reeves 2008 Vamos Publishing. v My Redeemer Lives: Reuben Morgan 1998 Reuben Morgan/Hillsongs Publishing.