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The Church at Worship April 18, 2021 The Sanctuary 9:00 and 10:15 a.m. A CELEBRATION OF EASTERTIDE CELEBRATING IN OUR GREETING Prelude — “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” ……………………………………….. arr. Payne Welcome to Worshippers Responsive Call to Worship Leader: The Lord of life sows seeds among us, extravagantly and generously. People: May we be ready to receive the seed God sows. Leader: God sows the Word, Promises, Blessings, Salvation, Love, God’s very Self. People: May our worship today be a plowing of the ground of our lives. Leader: The weeds and thorns that hinder our growth must be removed. People: So that our lives become good, rich, receptive soil. Leader: Ready for the seed that grows within us, producing a harvest of goodness and faithfulness. People: We desire to bring from our lives a good and lasting fruit to the glory and honor of our God.
Hymn of Celebration – “Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast”….……. Cawood-Croft Almighty God, Your Word is cast like seed into the ground. Now let the dew of heav’n descend and righteous fruits abound. Let not the foe of Christ and man this holy seed remove, But give it root in every heart to bring forth fruits of love. Let not the world’s deceitful care the rising plant destroy, But let it yield a hundredfold the fruits of peace and joy. Oft as the precious seed is sown Your quick’ning grace bestow, That all where souls the truth receive its saving power may know. The Exchange of Christ’s Peace Our Easter Chorus – Alleluia! Alleluia! For the Lord almighty reigns. Alleluia! Alleluia! Loving Jesus, for us slain. Alleluia! Alleluia! Worthy is the Holy Lamb, Alleluia! Alleluia! Risen Christ, the great “I am”. The Children’s Message Special Music by the Cherub Choir ………………………….. April Vinson, Director CELEBRATING IN OUR PRAYERS AND PROCLAMATION The Offertory Moment — “Redeemed” …………………. arr. Huggins The Morning Prayer ……………………………………………………… Bridget Bone Faith Journey Prayer Initiative Special Music — “Only Jesus/Calvary’s Love” ……………………………………. Nelson/McHugh Lisa Horton, Soloist Scripture Reading with Response ………………………………….. Luke 8:1-15 Leader: This is the Gospel according to Luke People: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Let us proclaim together the mystery of our faith, Unison (sung): Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! This is the mystery of faith that we proclaim. Sermon — “Some Get It . . . Some Don’t” CELEBRATING IN OUR RESPONSE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF COMMITMENT — “As the Deer”……………. Nystrom As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after Thee. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee, Chorus: You alone are my strength, my shield, To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire And I long to worship Thee. You’re my friend, You are my brother, even though You are a King. I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. Chorus I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy giver, and the apple of my eye. Chorus CLOSING WORDS BENEDICTION CHORAL BENEDICTION — “Beautiful Savior” Beautiful Savior, Lord of all nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be Thine! POSTLUDE — “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” …………………… arr. Hayes CCL# 1437762 SL Plus# 20535958 |