Join us on April 20 at the 9 am Easter Sunday worship service as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin shares the sermon, “Hope in Christ.” Here are some questions for Sunday:
- How do we display the transformative power of the resurrection in our everyday lives?
- What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
- What difference does it make to consider, “What Would Jesus Do?”
- What does it mean to live a “cruciform-shaped” life?
- What difference does the resurrection make in our daily lives?
God’s Word Is Proclaimed
Opening Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 (Common English Bible)
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 (Common English Bible)
Gospel Reading: John 20:11-18 (Common English Bible)
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April 20, 2025 Worship Info
Scripture: Common English Bible (CEB) Amplified Bible (AMP) Permission to podcast/stream the service music obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-730666 and CCLI Streaming License CSPL069066 and WORSHIPCast Streaming License. All Rights Reserved.
GTG = Glory to God Hymnal
PH = Presbyterian Hymnal
Grey Book = Songs for Praise & Worship
Worship Liturgy from the:
Call to Worship 58.1 Year C Published by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The official journal of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians
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Preacher: Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, John 20:11-18 (Common English Bible)
Sermon Title: “Hope in Christ”
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Zander
Liturgist: Pete W.
Cantors: Carol W., Kim M., Kay M., Katy J., Phyllis M., Joanne M.
Organist/Pianist: Kris B.
Design/Audio/Video: Kim B., John N.
Saxophone: Daniel A.
Guitar: Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin
Flautist: Eddie H.
Prelude: “The King Victorious” by Cyr De Brant
From Compositions for the Organ
Medley of Traditional Easter Hymns: O Filii et Filiae; Jesus Christ is Risen Today; Ye Sons and Daughters and Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Copyright © 1940 McLaughlin & Reilly Co., Boston, Mass.
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
(After the Peace): 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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Song: “In Christ Alone”
CCLI Song # 3350395
Keith Getty | Stuart Townend
© 2001 Thankyou Music Ltd
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Offering Music: “Take My Life and Let it Be” by David H. Williams
Anthem in Calypso Style
Copyright 1969 by the H.W. Gray Co., Inc.
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(Offertory) GTG 240 “Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks” (refrain only)
TEXT: Donald Fishel, 1971; © 1973 International Liturgy Publications
MUSIC (ALLELUIA NO. 1, 8.8 with refrain): Donald Fishel, 1971; arr. Betty Pulkingham and Donald Fishel, 1979; © 1973 International Liturgy Publications
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Sending Song: “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: “Crucifer” arr. by Paul Manz
from “Ten Chorale Improvisations” Set IX
Copyright © 1980 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri
Copyright © 2011 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc., St. Louis, MO.
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