Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Sermon: “It was the Women” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters

*Hymn: #214 (Songs of Spirit) Thine Is the Glory
*Hymn: #205 (Songs of Spirit) Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
*Hymn: #216 (Songs of Spirit) The Day of Resurrection!

Prelude: “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” from “Messiah” by GF Handel, solo organ

Welcome & Announcements

Call to worship:
One: At early dawn, when the light was just emerging and the shadows still long and deep, the earth began
to sing a tender and persistent hallelujah.
Many: And the resurrection smelled like death and dirt. Christ, the Power of Love, is risen indeed.
Hallelujah.

One: At early dawn, with the salt of tears still crusting their eyes, the women began to sing a grieving and
faithful hallelujah.
Many: And the empty tomb sounded like weeping and questions. Christ, the Wounded One, is risen
indeed. Hallelujah.

One: At early dawn, when no one could remember the sound of hope or the promise of a new day rising the
world began to sing a fierce and determined hallelujah.
Many: And the rising up tasted like bread and rejoicing. Christ, the Way of Truth and Life, is risen
indeed. Hallelujah.

Leader: At early dawn, as each day brings forth new agonies and injustices, we gather to sing a grateful and
liberating hallelujah.

Many: And this Easter feels like protest and praise.
Christ is risen.
Christ is risen indeed.
Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

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.

The baptism of Katherine Sims

Congregational Assent
One: Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nations and to offer the gift of grace in baptism. Do
you, who witness and celebrate this sacrament , promise your love, support, and care for Katherine as
she lives and grows in Christ?
Many: We promise our love, support, and care.

Unison prayer of dedication
To the witness of new life emerging, God open us.
To the work of new world building, God commit us.
To the power of love persisting, God dedicate us.
For the calling of faith rising up, God equip us.
Amen.

*Hymn: #205 (Songs of Spirit) Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Scripture Luke 24:1-12

Anthem: “This Is the Day” by Les Garrett, 1967

Sermon: “It was the Women” 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
Gracious God, use our offerings and our lives to bring wholeness to this world. Amen.

*Hymn: #214 (Songs of Spirit) Thine Is the Glory

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: #216 (Songs of Spirit) The Day of Resurrection!

*Benediction

Songs of Spirit: #349 Go in Peace
Go in peace and the peace of God
be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.

Postlude: “Hallelujah Chorus” from “Messiah” by GF Handel, solo organ