Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
April 7, 2024
2nd Sunday of Easter
10:00am
Scripture: 1 John 1:1 – 2:2
Sermon: Walking Together Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #516 (Songs of Spirit) O Day of God, Draw Near
*Hymn: #320 (Songs of Spirit) Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
*Hymn: #442 (Songs of Spirit) What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Prelude: solo piano, Hal
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: As we join in worship this day, we might feel like the disciples, overwhelmed by grief. After all, the state of the world is so uncertain now.
Many: But our resurrected Christ comes to us, saying, “Peace be with you.”
One: We might feel like Thomas, looking for physical signs that the unbelievable could be true. After all, nothing like this has ever happened before.
Many: But our resurrected Christ comes to us, saying, “Here are the marks on my body.”
One: Can we really believe that Jesus is here again?
Many: Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on us. Christ’s peace is with us. We don’t need to be afraid.
One: Our resurrected Christ calls us to worship, and we receive the peace of Christ.
Many: Let us worship with joy! Alleluia!
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: #516 (Songs of Spirit) O Day of God, Draw Near
Unison Prayer for Confession
We use a lot of words, Gracious God, but do little to turn them into deeds. Instead of being of one heart and soul, we choose sides and form groups of folks just like us. Blessed with great grace, we have trouble sharing it with those who need it the most. Forgive us, God of love. Forgive us, as we step out of our shadows into your light. Restore us, as we reveal our brokenness. Hear us, as we proclaim Jesus Christ as our Lord and our God.
Assurance of Pardon
Scripture: 1 John 1:1 – 2:2
Anthem: “Around His Table” by Judy Hunnicutt
Sermon: Walking Together 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
God of the Resurrection, help us use these gifts to offer hope where there is sorrow,
peace where there is chaos and love where there is fear. We can do incredible things
because your Spirit lives within us. Amen.
Communion
*Hymn: #320 (Songs of Spirit) Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
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: #442 (Songs of Spirit) What a Friend We Have in Jesus
*Benediction
*Musical Benediction #174 (Songs of Spirit), Amen, Amen
Postlude: solo organ, Hal