EASTER 7:30 AM Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg

Early Morning Easter Gathering - April 17, 2022, 7:30 a.m.

Rev. Ginny Ellis and Rev. Megan McMillan

PRELUDE: “Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIP

Alleluia! Christ is risen! / Christ is risen indeed!

Darkness has been vanquished! / The brilliant light of hope has come!

Come let us worship and celebrate the Good News! / ALLELUIA! Christ is risen! AMEN!

OPENING SONG: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

SCRIPTURE, READINGS, AND MUSIC:

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 - The Easter Story

Reading: “Easter Prayer” by Walter Brueggemann

Music: “In Christ Alone” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Scripture: John 21:1-12 - Jesus on the Beach

Reading: A New Creed of 1968- United Church of Canada

Reading: “Mary Speaks” by Madeleine L'Engle

Music: “How Great Thou Art” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Reading: “Seen” by Jan Richardson

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION - Response: In your mercy, resurrect us, O God.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

THE EASTER PROCLAMATION

Christ has risen. / Christ has risen indeed.

God is alive and new birth is given. / Hope is alive and new age is dawning.

Joy is alive; Redemption is here; Love is alive; / We are alive; God’s spirit is within us!

Morning has broken! It signals new life, new hope and a new day! / Alleluia!

CLOSING SONG: “God So Loved” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

BENEDICTION