April 7, 2024
Join us for worship on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The sermon is by Dr. Marshall Zieman, based on John 20: 19-31. Our music is provided by the Alleluia Singers; Mark Kanitz, organ. If you have issues during the livestream, please use the online friendship pad to let us know of any issues you have during the service.
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Sunday April 7, 2024 Worship Service
Livestream at 11:10 a.m
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE — Pianosong — Paul Halley
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
A little girl became restless as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, “Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?”
CALL TO WORSHIP
This is the day that the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the good news we have received,
In which we stand, and by which we are saved.
That Christ died for our sins, and was buried,
And rose again on the third day.
He appeared to Peter, and to the twelve
And to many faithful witnesses.
At last he came to us, that we might come to believe
And proclaim this good news to the world.
Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*HYMN #238 — Thine is the Glory — JUDAS MACCABEUS
(*Please stand, if you are able)
CONFESSION AND PARDON
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Jesus, who sat at the table with outcasts and sinners, we confess that too often our words and actions are not consistent with our beliefs. Often we ignore the needy, show indifference to the lonely, and reject those who seem different from us. Forgive us, we pray. Empower us to reach out in love and acceptance through your name. Amen.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION AND PETITION
KYRIE ELEISON (#551) — “Lord, Have Mercy” — LAND OF REST
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI (#240) — Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks! — ALLELUIA NO. 1
WELCOME
During the welcome, children are invited to come forward for a time with Dr. Zieman
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
*HYMN #254 — That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright — PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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. Amen.
ANTHEM —I Know That My Redeemer Lives — Craig Courtney
CONFIRMATION AND COMMISSIONING
Confirmand Mentor
Alyson Grady Kathy Nickel
Tyler Falcone Jon Boomgaarden
VOWS — The Vows of Membership for Presbyterian Church of the Cross
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Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world?
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Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior?
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Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love?
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Will you be a faithful member of this congregation, share in its worship and ministry through your prayers and gifts, your study and service, and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES
PRAYER
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE LESSON — John 20: 24-31 — page 883 of the pew Bible
SERMON — “My Lord and My God” — Dr. Zieman
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH — THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*SANCTUS (#572) — “Holy, Holy, Holy” — SANCTUS (Pavlechko)
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY — Children of the Heavenly Father — Eric Nelson
*DOXOLOGY (#609) — “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” — LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia!
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
We give back a portion of what you have given to us, O Lord, to be used with those in need in our community, our nation, and around the world. May we be of one heart and soul as we follow your command to help our neighbors and live out your generosity in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
*HYMN #246 — Christ Is Alive! — TRURO
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE — “Go Now In Peace” — Don Besig
POSTLUDE — With High Delight Charles Ore