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GATHERING

WORDS OF INSPIRATION"The disciples return home, but Mary chooses to stay in the midst of this nightmare. Through tear-filled eyes, Mary chooses to remain present and to see.”

-Lauren Wright Pittman

PIANO/ORGAN PRELUDE “Lift High the Cross” setting by J. Ramey RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTROIT

CALL TO WORSHIP One: In this space, we recognize the wilderness in the world. 

Many: In this space, we trust that God is near. One: In this time, we hold on to hope. 

Many: In this time, we hold on to each other. One: In this moment, we sing, "Alleluia!"

Many: In this moment, we trust that love is stronger than hate. One: So in this instant, we celebrate. 

Many: In this instant, we sing. One: In this world, we trust that nothing can separate us from God’s love. 

Many: Let us worship Holy God!

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymn #246 “Christ Is Alive!”

PARTICIPANTSIn Ministry The CongregationChoir Director Scott PerauPianist Lynn DulakOrganist JoAnne McNamaraPastor The Rev. Heidi BoltPastor The Rev. Greg Bolt

ANNOUNCEMENTSToday, 3/22, 10:30 a.m. Worship (Livestream) Mon, 3/23, 10:00 a.m. Coffee (Zoom Call)Wed, 3/25, 6:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (Zoom Call)Fri, 3/27, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship (Zoom Call)Sun, 3/29, 10:30 a.m. Worship (Livestream)

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*Some pieces of worship are from A Sanctified Art

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*PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of new life, we come to you confessing that we are guilty of creating emotional wilderness spaces— Spaces of raised voices and slamming doors, of judgments passed and accusations cast, Of cold shoulders and deep regret. We create these spaces when we feel threatened, afraid, or ashamed, which is far too often given the promises you make to us. So draw us back to the beginning—where you created and it was good. Smooth over our wilderness scars and fill our veins with your love; For like the disciples on that Easter morning, we are running toward you. Amen.

*SILENT PRAYER

*ASSURANCE OF PARDONOne: Listen, so that you may live: the steadfast love of the Lord never fails.  Many: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Amen  

*PASSING OF THE PEACEOne: The Peace of Christ be with you.Many: And also with you…

*PRAYER RESPONSE Hymn #243” Be Not Afraid”

Be not afraid; sing out for joy! Christ is risen, alleluia!Be not afraid; sing out for joy! Christ is risen, alleluia!

THE WORDA TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES

FIRST READING  Psalm 46

SPECIAL MUSIC “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” Perau Family

SECOND READING  John 20: 1 -18

One: The Word of the Lord.Many: Thanks be to God!

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SERMON Rev. Heidi Bolt

RESPONDING

*HYMN OF HOPEHymn #247 “Now the Green Blade Rises”

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH One: We believe in a wilderness God-Many: Who breathed life into dust, turned seeds into flowers, and

flooded the sky with stars.One: We believe in a wilderness God— Many: Who went hungry in the desert, walked barefoot on the water,

and taught from the mountainside.One: We believe in a wilderness God—Many: Whose love could be described as nothing short of wild. One: So with confidence and hope, we long to follow our wilderness God

who walks with people on their darkest nights, Many: Who sings hope into places of grief, isolation, and suffering, and

who exists in the form of untamed joy, wildfire love, and impossible hope. Step by step, may it be so. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PetitionsPastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal p. 35

Response

WORSHIP THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGSOffertory “Thine Is the Glory Trumpets”

*Doxology Hymn #606Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ, all people here below;Praise Holy Spirit Evermore;

Praise triune God, whom we adore. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION One: God of the wilderness, we give these offerings in gratitude,Many: rejoicing in the abundance of your gifts to us.One: We give these offerings in faith,Many: trusting that you will provide for our needs.One: We give these offerings in hope,Many: knowing you can use them to spread your love in this world.One: And with these offerings, we give ourselves;Many: May we live with generous hearts, with open hands. Amen.

SENDING

* *HYMN OF TRUST

Hymn #232 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”

CHARGE AND BLESSING

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE

Hymn # 589 “Alleluia”

Alleluia, alleluia.Alleluia, alleluia.Alleluia, alleluia.

Now the Lord is risen indeed.

*POSTLUDE

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