God’s Kingdom Revealed - “Resurrection”
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude Celebration Ringers
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: Christ is risen!
ALL: He is risen indeed!
LEADER: This is the day that the Lord has made!
ALL: Let us rejoice and be glad!
LEADER: Give thanks to the Lord our God,
ALL: Whose steadfast love endures forever!
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Risen God,
You call us by name, and the dawning truth of your resurrection breaks through the darkness of our grieving. Slow us down to savor this moment of unexpected wonder, that we might prepare our hearts to carry the good news to the world. In your holy name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (vs. 1 - 4) UHH 302
- Christ the Lord is
risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in
chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys
and triumphs high,
Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens,
and earth reply,
Alleluia!
- Love’s redeeming
work is done,
Alleluia!
Fought the fight,
the battle won,
Alleluia!
Death in vain
forbids him rise,
Alleluia!
Christ has opened
paradise,
Alleluia!
- Lives again
our glorious King,
Alleluia!
Where, O death,
is now thy sting?
Alleluia!
Once he died
our souls to save,
Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory,
boasting grave?
Alleluia!
- Soar we now
where Christ has led,
Alleluia!
Following our
exalted Head,
Alleluia!
Made like him,
like him we rise,
Alleluia!
Ours the cross,
the grave, the skies,
Alleluia!
LISTENING
Scripture Reading John 20:1-18
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Resurrection” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Up From the Grave He Arose UMH 322
- Low in the grave he lay,
Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day,
Jesus my Lord!
Refrain
Up from the grave
he arose, (he arose)
with a mighty triumph
o’er his foes; (o’er his foes)
he arose a victor
from the dark domain,
and he lives forever,
with his saints to reign.
He arose! (he arose)
He arose! (he arose)
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
- Vainly they
watch his bed,
Jesus my Savior;
vainly they seal the dead,
Jesus my Lord!
Refrain
Up from the grave
he arose, (he arose)
with a mighty triumph
o’er his foes; (o’er his foes)
he arose a victor
from the dark domain,
and he lives forever,
with his saints to reign.
He arose! (he arose)
He arose! (he arose)
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
- Death cannot
keep its prey,
Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away,
Jesus my Lord!
Refrain
Up from the grave
he arose, (he arose)
with a mighty triumph
o’er his foes; (o’er his foes)
he arose a victor
from the dark domain,
and he lives forever,
with his saints to reign.
He arose! (he arose)
He arose! (he arose)
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
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Prayers of the People |
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God of new life, hear our prayer.
Offertory Resurrection Victory (Lloyd Larson) Chancel Choir
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
All: We rejoice at the fulfillment of your promise, O God, and in gratitude offer here our gifts and our tithes, as a sign of our love and faithfulness. Bless them, that they may be a blessing that reaches beyond our wildest imagining for the good of the world. Amen.
Communion Sung Response TFWS 2257a-d
Leader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
...
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord; God of power and might.
Heaven and heart are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
Blest is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
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All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
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The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Sung: Amen, Amen, Amen.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
Sharing the Bread and Cup
All are welcome to receive communion. We serve bread and individual juice cups or prepackaged wafers and juice. Gluten-free is also available. If you would like to be served in your seat, let the ushers know.
SENDING
*Closing Song He Lives UMH 310
- I serve a risen Savior,
he’s in the world today;
I know that he is living,
whatever foes may say.
I see his hand of mercy,
I hear his voice of cheer,
and just the time
I need him,
he’s always near.
Refrain
He lives, (he lives)
he lives, (he lives)
Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me
and talks with me
along life’s narrow way.
He lives, (he lives)
he lives, (he lives)
salvation to impart!
You ask me how
I know he lives?
He lives within my heart.
- In all the
world around me
I see his loving care,
and though my heart
grows weary,
I never will despair.
I know that
he is leading
through all the stormy blast;
the day of
his appearing
will come at last.
Refrain
He lives, (he lives)
he lives, (he lives)
Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me
and talks with me
along life’s narrow way.
He lives, (he lives)
he lives, (he lives)
salvation to impart!
You ask me how
I know he lives?
He lives within my heart.
- Rejoice, rejoice,
O Christian,
lift up your voice and sing
eternal hallelujahs
to Jesus Christ the King!
The hope of
all who seek him,
the help of all who find;
none other is
so loving,
so good and kind.
Refrain
He lives, (he lives)
he lives, (he lives)
Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me
and talks with me
along life’s narrow way.
He lives, (he lives)
he lives, (he lives)
salvation to impart!
You ask me how
I know he lives?
He lives within my heart.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands (J.S.Bach) Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Good News Spreads - "Thomas"
April 12 - John 20:19-31
- BACKPACK BUDDIES: April’s food items are SBreakfast Bars and Hormel Compleats or any item listed on the shopping list. If you find it difficult to shop, you may send a monetary donation to the church or place your donation in the offering plate on any Sunday. Please mark your gift, “Backpack Buddies”.
This Week at Arnolia
- Monday, April 6: Church Office Closed
- Tuesday, April 7: 8:30 - 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday, April 7: 12 noon Pastor's Study
- Tuesday, Apri 7: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Thursday, April 9: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Thursday, April 9 6:30 PM Celebration Ringers
- Friday, April 10: Pastor’s Sabbath - Office Closed
- Saturday, April 11: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Sunday, April 12: 10 AM Worship Service
- Sunday, April 12: 11:15 AM Leadership Team
The church office is open this week Tuesday through Thursday from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Copyrights
Christ the Lord is Risen Today UMH 302 v. 1-4 - Public Domain
Up From the Grave He Arose - UMH 322 - Public Domain
He Lives, by Alfred H. Ackley, © Words: 1933 Homer A. Rodeheaver. Renewed 1961 Curb Word Music; Music: 1933 Homer A. Rodeheaver. Renewed 1961 Curb Word Music, UMH 310 - CCLI #17597
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
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