April 7, 2013

In truth, the only evidence that matters at all is changed lives.

- Stephen Farris

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Gathering “The Name of Jesus” G. Martin

Entering Into Worship

*Call to Worship Psalm 150 #862

*Hymn “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” #304

*Opening Prayer

Moving into the Word

Scripture Acts 5:27-32

Children’s Message

Anthem “Alleluia! Christ is Risen” Choir

Scripture John 20:19-31

Message

A Time of Prayer

Prayer Hymn “Trust and Obey” #467

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / 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 trespasses as we forgive those who

trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and

the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Sharing our blessings

Offering our Gifts and Tithes

Offertory “Christ is Arisen” J.K. Fisher

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #94

*Offering Prayer

God of Life, Death, and Resurrection, we continue in our worship and praise to raise

our "Alleluias" to you! We sing out loud like those who are so confident about your

final victory over death; and yet too often we live our lives and hoard our resources,

like those who doubt who will be victorious in the end. Like Thomas, we long to see

the bodily resurrection, to see the scars where humanity has done its cruelty, and

see the face of Christ before we acknowledge your triumph. Help us to open our

eyes to see the scars that are all around, many beyond the boundaries of our

communities. And through the giving we do this morning, help us to see and show

the world the face of the compassionate, risen Savior and Lord of Love and Life!

We pray it in that holy name. Amen.

Taking the Word to the World

*Hymn “Up from the Grave He Arose” #322

*Benediction

*Hymn “He Lives” (refrain) #310

Postlude “Prelude In C Major” J.S. Bach

Pastor: Rev. Kelly J. Smith

Organist: Chris Koesel

Choir Director: Gary Burdick

Liturgist: Larry Viehlan

Multimedia: Eric Van Epps

Acolytes: Oliver Brewer

Greeter: Jane Glidden, Jean Mayo

Ushers: Tom Kilgour, Sam Harper

Kim Slobodnyak-continued healing and strength

Sue Clapper-continued healing

Prayers for those who are struggling financially

Prayers for all the troubled teens

Prayers for all single parents

Prayers for all those who feel helpless