“O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; God’s faithful love endures forever!” – Psalm 118:1 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (written by Hippolytus, 190-236 A.D.)
Christ is Risen: The world below lies desolate. Christ is Risen: The spirits of evil are fallen.
Christ is Risen: The angels of God are rejoicing. Christ is Risen: The tombs of the dead are empty.
Christ is Risen indeed from the dead, the first of the sleepers, Glory and power are His forever and ever.
Hymn: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," #302
Easter Confession (written by Greg Scheer)
Christ has risen, and we have risen to new life with Him. Yet we must confess the ways we have continued to remain in our tombs of sin and death. Living Lord, when we stand before the empty tomb, we don’t always feel the joy of resurrection. We feel fear, doubt, and distrust. We feel empty. Forgive the fear that paralyzes us at the brink of new life. Forgive our doubt of Your love. Forgive our distrust of Your surprising, joyous plan. Fill our emptiness with Your glorious light. Raise us to abundant new life for the glory of Your name.
Words of Assurance: Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. Sisters and brothers, Christ has forgiven our sins. Christ calls us to new life. Christ will lead us into righteousness! Amen!
The Lord’s Prayer (sung)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 28:1, 5-8 & Mark 16:1-2, 5-7, 9-10
Hymn: “He Lives,” #310
Gospel Lesson: Luke 24:1-10 & John 20:1-2, 17-18
Sermon: “The Apostle to the Apostles”
Hymn: “Up From the Grave He Arose,” #322
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