DisciplesNet Worship #355, “Easter Sunday 2017” (Shaw 04.16.2017)
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Jesus has risen! The tomb is empty! In our 25 minute service of worship for Easter, we explore what it means that the tomb now is powerless over us. Join us for prayer, rousing music, praise to God, and an inspiring message from Pastor Bob on John 20:1-9.
As we do every week, our time together includes a time of communion (breaking of the bread) where you may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." We believe that Christ extends the invitation to all, and that we come not because we are wholly righteous, but that we are redeemed.
If you would like to share with us at the table we ask that you prepare a piece of a type of bread for you, and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers are given to extend to where you are.
If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us. (Scroll down for an Order of Worship)
We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.
ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening background music: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
2. Welcome: Pastor Russ with Psalm 118
3. Opening hymn: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” sung by the DisciplesNet Singers
4. Prayer: Elder Susan, background music: “I Need Thee Every Hour"
5. Hymn: “Christ Arose”
6. Scripture: John 20:1-9 read by Pastor Audrey
7. Message: “Stooping to Look In” by Rev. Bob
8. Hymn: “Hallelujah Chorus” sung by the Southport Christian Church Choir
9. Communion: Pastor Ann
10. Hymn: “Jesus, Remember Me” sung by the Southport Christian Church Choir
11. Sending out
If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.
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God bless you, and thank you for joining us!