Bethel Church Service
Easter Sunday Service
1st Sunday of Easter
April 9, 2023
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and at the dinner.
The decorated cross greets arrivals
with the message: "Christ is Risen"
Opening with the Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
...and an Opening Prayer
Welcome and Announcements...
Birthdays and Anniversaries
...just Phill Brown joining the "Over 80" club...
An Easter Message from the Bishop
Introduction to the Easter Message from Fla Bishop Tom
Berlin
(With some extra, but worthwhile, words to cover the time taken to set it up...)
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An invitation to lunch...and more about Bishop Berlin's message...
...the "rocks" or "stones" that Tina is passing out...
...and their relevance for today's message
Hymn:
"He Lives"
Welcome, Elizabeth Ann...the next generation...
Call to Worship
Call to Worship
...Affirmation of Faith...and...Gloria Patria
Explanation of the phrase "Holy catholic" in the AffirmationOffertory
Thanks for gifts of service and support, and singing of the
DoxologyScripture Reading
Introduction to the Scripture readings...
Tina reads from
Acts 10:34-43
Comments about the scripturesPrayer Concerns
Lifting up joys, concerns and praises...
...with a time of silent prayer...
...and pastoral prayer
Special Music
Introducing the music special...
Travis and Tricia sing: "Then Came the Morning"
The Lord's PrayerThe Message
Introduction
Message Scripture:
"Matthew 28:1-10"
Message: "A Powerful Stone"
A Second Message: "The Resurrection Change"
in Conclusion...Happy Easter...
Hymn:
"Up From the Grave He Arose"
....He Arose...
Closing
Closing Remarks and Closing Chorus
The Candlelight Recessional...
The Benediction...
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