EASTER SERVICE April 16 th, 2017 (530) 662-5921 www.stjohnswoodland.net 432 Cleveland Street Woodland, CA 95695 Rev. Will Norman, Minister
SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY * indicates that the congregation rise in body or in spirit GATHERING PRELUDE The Holy City Pam Prater, Carolyn Reiff A time for prayer & meditation, and/or greeting our fellow worshipers. Please silence cell phones, and be respectful of those around you. At 10am we will stand to sing Part of the Family (inside cover of Hymnal) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS * CALL TO WORSHIP ONE: Beloved church, behold the victory of our God: Jesus, our Lord, has conquered the grave. ALL: Christ is risen! ONE: Sin and death shall reign no more. ALL: Christ is risen! ONE: Let this place resound with joy. ALL: Christ is risen! Thanks be to God. * HYMN #288 Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (Bring flowers forward to the base of the Cross) 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, All creation, join to say Raise your joys and triumphs high, Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won, Death in vain forbids him rise, Christ has opened paradise. 3 Lives again our glorious King, Where, O death, is now thy sting? Once he died our souls to save, Where thy victory, O grave? 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Following our exalted Head, Made like him, like him we rise, Ours the cross, the grave, the skies.
* CALL TO CONFESSION * PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Lord Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit we have been raised from the waters of baptism to share in your glorious resurrection. Yet we have not lived as Easter people. We are unsure of your promise, confused about your will, and afraid in the face of danger. Like Mary, we weep at the tomb, but do not recognize your presence. Call us by name, risen Lord, that we may know you with confidence. Whenever we are tempted to fear death, give us courage to confess your Easter victory. Whenever we are distracted by petty conflicts, keep our minds on your reconciling love. Whenever we are overwhelmed by the power of evil, reveal again to us your triumph over the destructive powers of oppression. Forgive us our sin and let our lives be a testimony to your salvation through the love of God and by the power of the Holy Spirit. [silent prayer and personal confession] * DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS AND PEACE ONE: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. ALL: Thanks be to God! ONE: The Peace of Christ be with you ALL: And also with you. * GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, And to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end. Amen. Amen. * PRAYER OF THE DAY CHILDREN S SERMON WORD Ryan Johnson, Youth Minister ANTHEM Did You See Him In The Garden CHANCEL CHOIR PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT READING Jeremiah 31:1-6 GOSPEL READING Matthew 28:1-10 ONE: This is the Word of The LORD. ALL: Thanks be to God. SERMON Preaching Resurrection * HYMN #310 Thine Is The Glory 1 Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory thou o er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay. Refrain: Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory thou o er death hast won. 2 Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom. Let his church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for her Lord now liveth: death hath lost its sting. [Refrain] 3 No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life! Life is nought without thee: aid us in our strife. Make us more than conquerors, through thy deathless love: bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. [Refrain]
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: APOSTLES CREED (unison) I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ONE: God of Resurrection, ALL: Hear our prayer. THE LORD S PRAYER (unison) 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. RESPONSE
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING THANKSGIVING OFFERTORY The Easter Song CHANCEL CHOIR * DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise God all Creatures here below Praise God above all heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen * PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING * HYMN #298 The Day Of Resurrection 1 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from sin's dominion free, our Christ has brought us over with hymns of victory. * CHARGE &BENEDICTION Alleluia * POSTLUDE Crown Him With Many Crowns 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light; and, listening to his accents, may hear, so calm and plain, his own "all hail" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth its song begin! The world resound in triumph, and all that is therein; let all things seen and unseen their notes of gladness blend; for Christ the Lord has risen, our Joy that has no end. Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2013.
LEADING TODAY IN WORSHIP Minister Rev. Will Norman Liturgist Bill Summers Greeter Bill Summers Children s Sermon Ryan Johnson, Youth Minister KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS David Brannan, Jeanie Sieferman, Pete Martin, Helene Tidball, Joan Aeikens, Paula Castles, Sammie Collins, Doug Smith, For the caregivers within our community, Those serving in the military and their families, Local, national, and international leaders, All who suffer persecution around the world. COMING UP THIS WEEK SUNDAY Worship 1:15 pm, St. John s Village Chapel TUESDAY Deadline for Altar Light Submissions Noon, e-mail Adult Fellowship 6 p.m. Social Hall WEDNESDAY Jr. Choir Practice 1:30 pm Sanctuary Potluck & Adult Study 5:30 pm, Social Hall- Barabbas pt.2 THURSDAY Choir Practice 6:30 pm Sanctuary FRIDAY Y.E.S. Luncheon Noon, Social Hall SATURDAY Workday with the Preschool parents 9am-noon
ANNOUNCEMENTS 125 th Anniversary Dinner Dinner reservations are still available. Please invite friends and family. Update addresses so that we can be sure to get an invitation to everyone. Please also fill out your membership information and turn it in, if you haven t already done that. Membership information update sheets Thank you to everyone who has already filled these out and turned them in. If you need another form, we have plenty just for the asking. Call to submit your news: write up news, articles, announcements that you want to share in the May or June Altar Lights: graduations; new kindergarteners; fair entries, especially 4-H and FFA; other changes, milestones, awards, and achievements. Heifer Project As in years before, we are collecting funds to purchase animals, equipment, and teaching for peoples in impoverished areas around the world, including the United States. You can pick up donation boxes and calendars in the Social Hall. Please check out the posters, or ask Jamie Vaughn, 379-6203, or Jenny Henson, 848-7554, for additional information. May 7 th we will have a Beer Bread and Soup potluck after Sunday Service to decide which animals or services to purchase with the funds raised. Please let Jamie know if you d like to bring a soup. Potluck & Adult Study Next Wednesday night will be a review of the series, Seven Days of Church History. The summer movie night series will begin on the following Wednesday. 5:30 pm, Social Hall Movie Night April 28 th, come watch Risen: (from Rotten Tomatoes website) The first forty days after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is told through the eyes of an agnostic Roman Centurion charged by Pontius Pilate to investigate rumors of a risen Jewish Messiah... his doubts of such a supernatural occurrence peel away as he encounters a great mystery to find the body. Memorial Chairs are still available. Forms and pens are on the table in the Narthex.