April 9 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

April 9, 2023 – EASTER SUNDAY 

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “Open Up the Heavens” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Dave Hunt

Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!

The realization comes suddenly.  It may rise as quietly as the sun creeping over the horizon, or it may explode like fireworks, painting the world with dazzle. 

Like that we recognize the One who was dead, but now is alive. Alleluia!

The angel told the women that he had risen on that first day of the week.. 

And we know that he comes to life in us today.

Christ is Risen, Risen indeed! 

We worship him today and always! Alleluia!

Prayer of the Day - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Lighting of the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Ginny Ellis

The Peace of Christ be with you / And also with You.

Response: “Change My Heart, O God” - FPC Praise Band 

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Worship Song: “How Great Thou Art” - FPC Praise Band  

Invitation to Offering- Dave Hunt 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

With grateful hearts we come this Easter morning, O Gracious God, bringing gifts of gratitude.  We offer ourselves also; receive and bless us as your faithful and willing servants.  In Jesus' holy name, Amen.  

Offertory Song: ”Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Dave Hunt

1st Scripture: Jeremiah 31:10-14 -Dave Hunt 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 - Dave Hunt          

Sermon: “This is The Message” - Ginny Ellis 

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis

Announcements - Ginny Ellis

Final Song: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band