Order of Service
Prelude
Coming Together to Share the Light
Words of Greeting & Proclamation
“Christ is risen; Christ is risen in us. for wherever we gather in God's name, the risen Christ is there. Christ is risen; Christ is risen indeed!”
Processional Hymn #226
He Lives
Calls to Celebration and Lighting the Paschal Candle
Easter Prayer of Invocation
Prayer for Our Humanity
Silence for Reflection
Assurance of Pardon
First Scripture Lessons
Colossians 3:1-4
The Psalter Lessons
Psalm 118
Gospel Lesson
Matthew 28:1-10
Easter Meditations
Pastor Craig
Hymn #234
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Invitation to Joyful Giving
“God is at work in the world, renewing, remaking, resurrecting, bringing hope through the faith, the gifts and the work of the church. We trust in God, and together we work for peace and justice through God's Spirit as we offer our tithes and gifts to support the work of Zion United Church of Christ. Let us rejoice in our God-given opportunity to share in God's work ”
Offertory
Message in Music
Bless the Lord, O My Soul
Scripture
John 4:5-26
John 4:27-42
Meditation
Pastor Craig Sparks
Hymn #79
God Is My Shepherd
Offertory
Closing Hymn #214
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
Benediction
Bring Light out into the World