Bulletin for April 12

Norwich Cathedral - England

“Protect me, O God, for in You I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from You.” – Psalm 16:1 (NKJV)

*Call to Worship (inspired by Luke 24:45-48)

We are witnesses, to the love God has poured into us.

We are witnesses of God’s love, sharing it with each person we meet.

We are witnesses to everyone we encounter,

little children like us, sisters and brothers in God’s family.           

- written by the Rev. Thom Shuman and posted on LiturgyLink. 

*Hymn: “Easter People, Raise Your Voices,” #304

*Litany: Every day is Easter (The Rev. Roddy Hamilton, Scotland) 

When Thomas touched the wounds and set himself free, it was Easter day. When Peter’s three “yeses” to Jesus finished his three denials, it was Easter day. When Mary ready to embalm the dead ran in fear from the empty tomb, it was Easter day. When the disciples looked from afar at a breakfast of fish on the beach, it was Easter day. When Emmaus became synonymous with welcome and the breaking of bread with strangers, it was Easter day. When Paul was blinded by the light and recognized the voice niggling in his head, it was Easter day. When the hungry are fed at the table the same table as the rich, it is Easter day. When weapons are beaten to ploughshares and peace is a word to be shouted, it is Easter day. When the stranger is welcomed in community and the lonely are restored to relationship, it is Easter day.

Gloria Patri

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)                                              

Doxology                                                 

Epistle Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Hymn: “The Day of Resurrection,” #303

Gospel Lesson: John 20:18-31

Sermon: “What Would It Take to Convince You?”

Hymn: “Christ Is Alive,” #318

Choral Amen