PRELUDE/ENTRANCE
GREETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*OPENING SONG
"Christ Is Risen" UMH 307
*CALL TO WORSHIP (based on John 20:19-31)
Leader: On this day, we gather to worship in the presence of our risen Lord, who appeared to His disciples, saying, "Peace be with you."
People: As the Father has sent Jesus, so he sends us. Let us come together in his peace and be empowered by His Spirit.
Leader: Like Thomas, who doubted and believed, we come with our own uncertainties and faith.
People: We declare, "My Lord and my God!" recognizing Jesus as our risen Savior and the foundation of our faith.
Leader: Jesus showed his hands and side, offering proof of his resurrection and the depth of his love for us.
People: Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.
Leader: Let us worship the God of peace, the Risen Christ, whose presence dispels our fears and strengthens our faith.
People: With hearts full of joy, we come to worship and to witness the truth of His resurrection, declaring the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
All: Amen. Let us worship God in spirit and truth, embracing the peace and assurance He offers to us through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Risen Savior.
OPENING PRAYER
God of abundance, we are thankful for the beauty all around us. Weave us together in a life full of goodness and joy. Help us to move in harmony with one another and with all Creation. Let us travel on your path toward release in your presence. Amen.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
SHARING GOD’S PEACE
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
A TIME FOR CHILDREN
SPECIAL MUSIC
FIRST SCRIPTURE 1 John 1:1-2:2
*SECOND SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31
MESSAGE “So That You May Believe”
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*SONG OF RESPONSE
"Forward Through the Ages" UMH 555
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
“O Lord, Hear My Prayer” TFWS 2200
*OFFERING OF OURSELVES
*DOXOLOGY UMH 95
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
HOLY COMMUNION
GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH 15 THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
SENDING FORTH
*SONG OF DISMISSAL
"They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love" TFWS 2223
*BENEDICTION
*PEACE “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH 672
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