Order of Worship for Sunday, March 31st 2024

Prelude

All the Earth Will Sing Your Praise

Welcome

Call to Worship

One: Come — new day has dawned,
All: the first day of a new creation!

One: Look up and see what God has done —
All: the stone is rolled away, once and for all!

One: Christ is going ahead of you
All: and we must share the good news!

Opening Hymn

Here I Am to Worship

Prayer of Confession

Resurrection Prayer: Traditionally Easter Sunday does not include a prayer of confession, as it is the Day of Resurrection a prayer of adoration takes its place. 

We wake this day to a new world, O God, for you have changed everything: Christ is alive!

We thank you for the new light that shines, and for messengers that explain when we can barely believe our eyes. We take a deep breath; a pause to take it all in. … We hardly know how to be grateful for the impossible thing you have done.

We praise you for your power that rolled back the stone, and for your grace that invites us all, even when we have failed to live up to your vision. You are already a step ahead, going before us into the world and calling us to join you there.

We pray you would give us eager hearts and open eyes, to look past our fear of the unknown so that in Christ’s resurrection we too may be raised into the light of new life in your kingdom. 


With mourning turning to dancing and joy overcoming despair, we offer our praise, for Christ is risen, he is risen indeed! 

Alleluia! Amen.

Words of Assurance

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Psalm 118:21-27

Second Reading:

Mark 16:1–8

Sermon:

You Are Looking for Jesus by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

You are my King (Amazing Love)

The Apostle's Creed

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

As we come to present our tithes and offerings, may they be an affirmation of our search for the risen Christ, the one who challenges us to see beyond our own expectations. Bless our giving and help us discover the transformative power of the living Jesus in our lives. In the holy name of our risen Savior, we pray.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Closing Hymn

Jesus Paid It All

Announcements

Benediction

Said Each Week as A Communal Prayer:
Send to us all the people who feel unwanted and unloved in other places, and if they can't come to us, send us to them.

Postlude


This Week's Reading Plan

Day: Reading:
Monday Running to the Tomb: John 20:1-10
Tuesday Mary and Jesus: John 20:11-18
Wednesday On the Road to Emmaus : Luke 24:13-27
Thursday Jesus is Known Through Broken Bread: Luke 24:28-35
Friday Jesus Appears to his Disciples: Luke 24:36-49
Saturday The Great Commission : Matthew 28:16-20
Sunday Jesus Commissions the Disciples: Acts 1:1-14

Featured Upcoming Events:

Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin

on 5/15/2024 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Join us for a weekly Bible study and lunch with Pastor Kevin on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Bring your lunch and come ready to dive deeper into the Sunday morning scripture. This is a great opportunity to discuss and learn more about the word of God in a small group setting with the guidance of our pastor. See you there!

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Next Steps

on 6/2/2024 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM

"Join us at 'Next Steps,' our recurring gathering where we explore the future of our church's ministry and your role within it. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact by plugging into our diverse ministries."

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The Next Two Weeks at Berwyn UMC:

Date: Time: Summary
May 14 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ** Rescheduled to 5/20/2024 ** Leadership Team Meeting Learn More
May 14 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
May 15 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin Learn More
May 15 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
May 19 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
May 19 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
May 20 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Leadership Team Meeting Learn More
May 21 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
May 21 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
May 22 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
May 26 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
May 26 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
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