Join us on March 31 as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin leads us in the 9 am Easter Sunday Worship In-Person and on Zoom.

We will begin this worship service celebration of the resurrection in darkness, allowing us time to remember the events leading up to this day: Jesus’ betrayal, torture, execution, and burial.  

Scripture Reading: Acts 10:34-43

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Scripture: Common English Bible (CEB)
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GTG = Glory to God Hymnal
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Worship Liturgy from the:
   Call to Worship 57.1 Year B
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   The official journal of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians
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Preacher: “The Power of Testimony” Rev. Dr. Craig R. Alwin
Scripture: Selected readings from The Gospel of John, Mark16:1-8, Acts 10:34-43                                                                                           (Common English Bible)

Children’s Time:                      Jennifer Zander
Liturgist:                                  Kay M.
Cantor:                                    Carol W.
Organist/Pianist:                     Kris Bartelt
Design/Audio/Video:           Debbie C., John N.
Duet:                                       Henry H. and Eddie H.
Accompanist:                          Kristina A.
Drummer:                               Dan B.

Processional Hymn GTG 232 “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
TEXT: Stanzas 1–3, Lyra Davidica, 1708; stanza 4, Charles Wesley, 1740;
Spanish trans. Juan Bautista Cabrera, alt.;
Korean trans. The Christian Literature Society of Korea; Korean trans.
© The Christian Literature Society of Korea
MUSIC (EASTER HYMN 7.7.7.7 with alleluias): Lyra Davidica, 1708
adapt. from The Compleat Psalmodist, 1749

Sung Response: GTG 248 “Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna!”
TEXT: Brian Wren, 1984; © 1986 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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MUSIC (HYMN TO JOY 8.7.8.7.D): Ludwig van Beethoven, 1824; adapt. Edward Hodges, 1842, alt.
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Sung Response: GTG 582 “Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me”
TEXT: Trad. liturgical text; adapt. Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile
MUSIC (GLORY TO GOD (Vasile)): Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile
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Sung Response: GTG 761 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
TEXT: Jane Parker Huber, 1981; © 1981 Jane Parker Huber (admin. Westminster John Knox Press)
MUSIC (BEECHER 8.7.8.7.D): John Zundel, 1870

Offering Music: “Make a Joyful Noise”                     Henry H. and Eddie H., duet
accompanist: Kristina A., drummer Dan B.
by Sally Albrecht
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Sung Response: GTG 264 “At the Name of Jesus”
TEXT: Caroline Maria Noel, 1870, alt.
MUSIC (KING’S WESTON 6.5.6.5.D): Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1925; © 1925 Oxford University Press

Offertory GTG 609 “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow”
TEXT: Brian Wren, 1989; © 1989 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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MUSIC (LASST UNS ERFREUEN, LM with alleluias, Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623;
harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998; harm. © 1998 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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Sending Song GTG 826 “Lift High the Cross”
TEXT: George William Kitchin, 1887; rev. Michael Robert Newbolt, 1916, alt.;
© 1974 Hope Publishing Company,
Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
MUSIC (CRUCIFER 10.10 with refrain): Sydney Hugo Nicholson, 1916; desc. Richard Proulx, 1985; Music © 1974 Hope Publishing Company; Descant © 1985 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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Postlude: “Thine is the Glory” arr. by Robert J. Hughes
from “Emergency Organ Book” for all occasions
compiled by Dorothy Wells
Copyright © Lorenz Publishing Co. 1977. All rights reserved.
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