Asbury United Methodist Church

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Easter Sunday – April 16, 2017 – Liturgical Color: White or Gold

Sermon Series: “He Set His Face to Jerusalem”

March 5- April 16

GOD’S PEOPLE ASSEMBLE

Prelude“Day of Victory” – G. Davidson

Greetings, Announcements, and Attendance Registration

* Choral Introit Chancel Choir

* Call to Worship (Isaiah 43:1-3a, NLT)

But now, O Israel, the Lord who created you says: “Do not be afraid for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine!

When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.

When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”

Let the people proclaim: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

* Hymn“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” vs 1,3,4,6#302

* Unison Prayer (The United Methodist Book of Worship, #394)

Lord of Life, submitting to death, You conquered the grave. By being lifted on a cross You draw all peoples to You. By being raised from the dead You restored to humanity all that we had lost through sin. Throughout these fifty days of Easter we proclaim the marvelous mystery of death and resurrection. For all praise is Yours, now and through eternity! Amen.

*Response “The Old Rugged Cross” vs 4 #504

A TIME OF SHARING AND PRAYING

Passing the Peace of Christ

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn“Alleluia” vs 1#186

Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer - Lord’s Prayer (sung)

READING AND PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

First Scripture Luke 24:1-9

Children’s Time “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” vs 2 #273

Children return to their seats after Children's Time

Anthem“Who is This That Comes in Glory?” Chancel Choir

Second ScriptureLuke 23:44-46

Response: Thanks be to God!

Sermon“Listen Closely – His Final Words”

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

The Gathering and Presenting of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “The Man in the Middle” – T. Campbell

“Easter Song” – A. Herring Don Mitchem, soloist

*Response “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95 alt rhythm

*Prayer of Dedication

Lord, we know You own all things, and that we are Your stewards. We joyfully return to You what is already Yours, for You love a cheerful giver. Receive these tithes and offerings brought before You this morning. Guide their use for Your Kingdom purposes. Accept also our gift of our whole selves as a living sacrifice, set aside to serve You in gratitude for all You have given for us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Hymn “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” #715

Anyone wishing to sing “Hallelujah” please come forward to sing with the choir!

*Spoken Benediction

*Choral Benediction“Hallelujah!” - Handel

Postlude “Easter Chant” – G. Young