12/04/2020
The Symbols: Cross, Candle, Bible, Stone, white cloth, offering plate.
Lighting Christ candle
SONG OF MEDITATION “Lord I Lift Your Name on High”
Song by Donnie McClurkin
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad you are in my life
I'm so glad you came to save us (2x)
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high.
Call to Worship Psalm 105:1-3
OPENING HYMN “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” hfj #163
1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Mortal tongues and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, glad heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
2. Let the victor’s people sing, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once, Christ lives to save, Alleluia!
Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia
3. Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Christ rise, Alleluia!
God has opened paradise, Alleluia!
4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted head, Alleluia!
Made like Christ, like Christ we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
INVOCATION Unison
O Lord Jesus who raised from the dead to save the world afresh us the true meaning of your resurrection. ‘Forgiveness, freedom, and ability to walk with You through this fallen world into eternity. May we always find satisfaction in You and Your willingness to offer yourself to me/us. I Jesus name’ we pray. Amen.
Gloria Patri
Call to Confession
In our day to day living we can’t avoid sometimes to disobey Gods will. Draw near to God and that He might cleanse our hearts and gives us an obedient spirit.
Moment of silence….
HYMN OF ASSURANCE AND PARDON “Blessed Assurance”
Blessed assurance Jesus is mine, O what foretaste of glory divine heir of salvation perfect delight born of the spirit wash in [Christ] blood.
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 28:1-13
MESSAGE OF THE SONG “Because He Lives”
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy He gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain day, because He lives
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
And then one day, I'll cross the river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then, as death gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He reigns
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
MESSAGE OF THE WORD
CALL TO OFFERING Malachi 3:10
Doxology
Thanks Giving Prayer
CLOSING HYMN “He Lives” hfj #164
I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today
I know that He is living, whatever men may say
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer
And just the time I need Him He's always near
He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me and talks with me
Along life's narrow way
He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart
In all the world around me I see His loving care
And though my heart grows weary I never will despair
I know that He is leading, through all the stormy blast
The day of His appearing will come at last
He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me and talks with me
Along life's narrow way
He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King
The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find
None other is so loving, so good and kind.
PRAYER and Blessing
May you and your family be blessed as you celebrate the true meaning of [Resurrection], from the reflection of Good Friday to the joy of Resurrection Sunday and the promise of eternal life. ... May your life be blessed with joy and prosperity. Happy Resurrection!
Resurrection is a wonderful day to celebrate all Christ has done for us.
Response “Celebrate Jesus Celebrate”
Celebrate Jesus celebrate (4x) He is risen He is risen
And He lives forevermore
He is risen He is risen
Come on and celebrate
The resurrection of our Lord
(Repeat)
