Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(Second Sunday of Easter)
April 16, 2023
10:00am
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Sermon: “Fear, Fraud and Faith” by Rev Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #424 (Songs of Spirit) We Walk by Faith and Not By Sight
*Hymn: #220 (Songs of Spirit) Breathe on Me, Breath of God
*Hymn: #235 (Songs of Spirit) Let it Breathe on Me
Prelude: Solo piano, Hal Parker
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Thomas said, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” We are in a liminal space, confused between brokenness and new opportunities.
Many: Dear God, fill us with the power of Resurrection to embrace newness.
One: We are hiding like the disciples behind closed doors with fear and doubts, waiting for your appearance.
Many: Come into our midst now, penetrate into our closed hearts bringing your peace.
One: Refresh us, O God, and empower us.
Many: As we worship today, blow into us your gentle spirit.
Opening Prayer
*Gloria Patri #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Hymn: #424 (Songs of Spirit) We Walk by Faith and Not By Sight
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Anthem “Open My Eyes, Let Me See” by Livingston & Pugh – Hal, voice & piano
Sermon: “Fear, Fraud and Faith” by Rev Ed Sunday-Winters
A Time of Silence
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
May the gifts we offer be used to open doors closed to strangers, hands shut tight
against generous giving, and hearts frozen by fears of the unknown. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
*Hymn: #220 (Songs of Spirit) Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Prayers of the People and The 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 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.
*Hymn: #235 (Songs of Spirit) Let it Breathe on Me
*Benediction: Rev Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction
“We are Building a New World” (tune of “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”, #500 NCH),
“We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, Builders must be strong!”
“Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Children of the Light.”
Postlude: Solo organ, Hal